The Calgary Gardener, Volume Two: Beyond the Basics was written in response to genuine enthusiasm expressed by local gardeners for more information on successful garden design, planting, and maintenance. This "next step" is full of new gardening details, how-to's, historical anecdotes, and helpful plant lists for both beginner and advanced gardeners. The Calgary Gardener provided the basics, Volume Two: Beyond the Basics expands on those successful concepts and takes gardeners into new gardening territory. Ideas for designing and planting gardens that evoke the senses, excite the imagination, and are beautiful and practical extensions of a home's living space are presented here.