--- product_id: 41273226 title: "The Spirit of Stone: 101 Practical & Creative Stonescaping Ideas for Your Garden" brand: "jan johnsen" price: "$57.58" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/41273226-the-spirit-of-stone-101-practical-and-creative-stonescaping-ideas store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # The Spirit of Stone: 101 Practical & Creative Stonescaping Ideas for Your Garden **Brand:** jan johnsen **Price:** $57.58 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Spirit of Stone: 101 Practical & Creative Stonescaping Ideas for Your Garden by jan johnsen - **How much does it cost?** $57.58 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/41273226-the-spirit-of-stone-101-practical-and-creative-stonescaping-ideas) ## Best For - jan johnsen enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jan johnsen brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Spirit of Stone: 101 Practical & Creative Stonescaping Ideas for Your Garden ## Images ![The Spirit of Stone: 101 Practical & Creative Stonescaping Ideas for Your Garden - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A1XU7qn3sCL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ How to Be a Rock Star *by M***N on February 27, 2017* I got a lot out of Johnsen’s previous book, “Heaven is a Garden,” so I must say that I had high expectations for “The Spirit of Stone.” My initial reaction is that I wish she had finished it sooner. I completed several design contracts last year that involved extensive stone work, and there is information in this book that would have helped each of them.Johnsen’s greatest talents as a designer are her ability to immediately recognize the innate purpose of a given space and her incomparable vocabulary of various design elements, both living and innate. And every one of her designs that I have visited features exceptional stonework. But what makes her an incredibly successful practicing designer is her ability to explain form and function in ways that the uninitiated can easily grasp. All of these are products of decades of experience and a deep seated passion for garden design as an art form. They are also what make her classes and lectures so popular with those looking at a career in landscape design. And with those who just want to make sense of their own back yard. I would recommend “The Spirit of Stone” to either group.I related to Johnsen speaking of “having a soft spot for hard rock.” So do I. Her latest book is packed with information -practical, informative, and sometimes just interesting. From detailing the pros and cons of various types of stone and gravel materials, to new suggestions on how to use them, to fascinating asides on specific individual or famous stones and the work of world-class artists and designers, her passion for the subject matter is contagious. Hundreds of beautiful photos (a fair percentage from her own work), charts and diagrams shed further light on each topic.I have no doubt that after reading this I will be using more stone in my own design practice. After reading this book, you will too. It’s that good. It’s that comprehensive. It’s that fun to read. And, if you love working with stone in the garden –or if you’d like to –it’s the ideal handbook on the subject. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's a keeper. *by U***F on July 29, 2023* Love the pictures for showing my landscaper what I want and why. The explanations with clear step by step directions are wonderful for my own projects. This book is very educational and saved me a lot of trouble and money explaining the various materials and best choices for various projects. At least I now know what to ask for! It's a keeper. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a gorgeous book! *by H***D on May 10, 2017* If you're looking for a how-to book, this is not it. If you're looking for a stunningly beautiful book, full of great ideas, logically grouped, with knowledgeable, well written advice and background, then this definitely is it. The lack of the fifth star is because I was expecting a how-to, which is my fault, not the authors. 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