Green wood from a newly felled tree is easy to cut, bend, and shape. That is why working with green wood remains a time-honored rural craft for producing rustic-style furniture and other outdoor fixtures. Though there are many carpentry books on the market, few among them focus on this increasingly popular subject. Alan and Gill Bridgewater's brand new title is precisely what green wood carpenters have been looking for. Following a comprehensive introductory section on tools, techniques, and types of wood, the authors present 15 easy-to-follow projects that will result in attractive and useful objects made of green wood. They include a trellis, a garden bench, a rustic slab wood gate, and a backyard pergola, to cite just a few. Directions for all projects are heavily illustrated, and range from "easy" to "ambitious." Many can be completed within a single weekend. Large full-color photos of all finished pieces show do-it-yourselfers what their projects will look like when completed. There are 110 full-color photos in total, plus 60 instructive illustrations. Most modern woodworkers shun green wood, preferring seasoned, milled lumber. But this was not always the case; many traditional crafters used freshly cut wood. The prolific Bridgewaters here offer a collection of 15 projects using such wood. These projects vary in complexity, with a birdhouse, trellis, or planter at one end of the spectrum and a chair, bridge, or gazebo-like structure at the other. The rustic woodwork shown here requires only the simplest tools and joinery, which are covered nicely in a short introductory section. The projects are attractive, with well-written instructions, and in many cases design variations are provided to personalize the projects. This title should be part of comprehensive woodworking collections. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. From a trellis, gate, and planter to a rustic pergola and even a living willow arch, Green Wood for the Garden is full of exciting ideas for beautiful, natural structures to enhance your garden using the age-old rural craft of working with freshly cut wood. Fifteen stylish, practical projects for your outdoor area Step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions make each project accessible for both novice and more experienced do-it-yourself enthusiasts Includes comprehensive advice on the techniques for working with green wood The authors are internationally renowned producers of do-it-yourself books Alan and Gill Bridgewater have written dozens of books and many magazine articles for home hobbyists and do-it-yourselfers. Among their books is Quick and Easy Projects for the Weekend Carpenter , published in America by Barron's. Used Book in Good Condition