Wildcrafted Garden Structures
Making Bentwood Trellises, Arbors, Gates, and Fences
Will be published approx. on 16. June 2026
160 pages
E-Book
978-1-63586-959-0 (ISBN)
Description
Create simple, sustainable, and affordable bentwood projects to beautify your yard.
Nothing combines natural beauty and functionality more gracefully than a rustic bentwood trellis, arbor, gate, or fence for your outdoor space. With clear illustrated step-by-step instructions you'll learn how to collect limbs from a wide variety of native trees as a part of routine pruning and then use those limbs to make beautiful, sturdy bentwood projects. A list of vining plants that grow well on trellises and arbors is also included. In just one day, learn how to make:
Nothing combines natural beauty and functionality more gracefully than a rustic bentwood trellis, arbor, gate, or fence for your outdoor space. With clear illustrated step-by-step instructions you'll learn how to collect limbs from a wide variety of native trees as a part of routine pruning and then use those limbs to make beautiful, sturdy bentwood projects. A list of vining plants that grow well on trellises and arbors is also included. In just one day, learn how to make:
- Butterfly Trellis with graceful curves and elegant latticework.
- Stack of Hearts trellis reminiscent of the late Victorian era.
- Gothic Arches trellis for small-leaved vines.
- Golden Gate Bridge fence inspired by the famous San Francisco bridge.
- Setting Sun fence that can be made using little wood.
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Jim Long is a life-long gardener. His gardens at Long Creek Herbs have been featured in Southern Living, Gourmet, Better Homes & Gardens, and nearly a dozen other magazines as well as on HGTV and Discovery Channel. Jim was a featured presenter at Disney's Epcot Garden Fest and was featured on P. Allen Smith's Gardens. Jim has written over two dozen books on herbs and gardening. You can view his gardens on his website at longcreekherbs.com.
Content
Introduction: My Love for Bentwood
Chapter 1: Selecting Wood
Determining What Type of Wood You Ned
Finding a Source for Wood
Working with Green Wood
Common Types of Wood
Common Vines
Chapter 2: Making the Basic Trellis
The Tools You Need
The Materials You Need
Making a Workspace
Chapter 3: Decorative Trellis Designs
Chapter 4: Bentwood Gates
Design a Gate to Fit the Purpose and the Place
Chapter 5: Bentwood Fences
Variation on a Trellis
Chapter 6: Arbors
Arbor Designs
Trees and Plants for Making Your Arbor
Chapter 7: Trellises Without Bentwood
Using Available Materials
Chapter 8: Selecting Plants for Your Bentwood Structures
Outstanding Edible Vines for Your Trellis
Outstanding Decorative Vines for Your Trellis
Index
