Bottle Trees: ...and the Whimsical Art of Garden Glass Hardcover – January 15, 2013

Very interesting book. 😊

I first saw a bottle tree in Felder's _Passalong Plants_ (another great title) and wanted to make one myself. _Bottle Trees_ inspired my husband and me to get out all those blue glass bottles we had been saving over the years in the garage and get to work on a small cherry tree in the front yard which had died over the winter.The book has so many illustrations and ideas for all sizes and styles of bottle trees, as well as beautiful glass yard art. There is little how-to information (you can find some good practical tips on ehow); this book is about giving you the feel for what a bottle tree can be and discovering what appeals to you.Our tree is about half covered with bottles now - we used Harvey's Bristol Creme Sherry bottles, various German wine bottles (Blue Nun is now in blue bottles!) and were thrilled to discover the Bud Platinum bottles in the most amazing cobalt blue. There are even a few teensy blue glass patent medicine bottles. I am now doing my part to add some Bombay Sapphire gin bottles (gorgeous topaz blue!) to the tree. I estimate we will have 50-60 bottles on this tree when we are done. It is beautiful now, but I can't wait to see it after a snowfall!Our next plan is to make a "martini tree!" Thanks, Felder, for the information and inspiration!

had never heard of a bottle tree! peerfect for those in an apt, or smalll yard-- attention getting next to the front door. fabulous that a mom sent her daughter 34 bottles to line her walk with as a wedding gift!!!! great for hanging that bottle u enjoyed and never remember the name! the history and pictures in this tome are a delight- simple reading and so enjoyable... keep the traditions alive!! was surprised at how well constructed so many of them have to be to bear the weight of the bottles! and the varieties !!! any tree branch will do!!! very artsy!!!

very happy with the product.

This is a wonderful book. Felder Rushing is a cool guy I would really like to meet someday and sit down to visit with for a while. He has collected photographs of bottle trees and houses made of bottles from all over the United States and other places. Every time I look through the book, it makes me happy. Just recently, I made my first (of many more to come) bottle trees. I have purchased several copies of the book to give as gifts and have told several people about the book and website. It is well worth checking out. It is guaranteed to make you smile!!

The binding came half-broken, which was disappointing given that I purchased a NEW copy, not a USED one. That having been said, the book gave me ideas for my garden -- which was what I had wanted. And some of the poems and quotes that went along with the photos were really meaningful to me. I wish there had been more of an explanation, along with each photo, of how each piece of artwork had been executed. On the whole, though, I'm glad I purchased this book.

I wish this book had been more than a photo book. I wish it gave written information for the trees I saw inside. However, to be honest, the photos provided lots of info for anyone wanting to duplicate the efforts within. This is more of an inspiration book than a "how to" and anyone considering its purchase should check out the book size and page count and contrast it to the price to see if you think it is worth the money. Given a choice, I think I would have gotten it used rather than new.

This book was a bit pricey for the size, but took the chance and am glad we did! It gave a good little history of the bottle tree, origins and trends. It even had great actual photographs from other countries with vivid colors and different angles of the glass artwork that proved to be not only interesting but informative. For those who enjoy garden art, it's like a trip to an outdoor museum that you can pick up again and again.