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Designing Your Dream Home - by Susan Lang (Paperback)

$ 17.99 ~~$ 18.36~~

Number of Pages: 208Genre: GardeningSub-Genre: FlowersFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Firefly BooksAge Range: AdultBook theme: RosesAuthor: Bob OsborneLanguage: English About the Book "Osborne shares his decades of experience raising roses without any chemicals in some of the coldest winters. Roses need not be intimidating and doomed to inevitable failure, regardless of the climate. With this ... guide, northern gardeners can enjoy that early snowstorm confident that their carefully tended roses will survive. For this new edition of his classic guide, Osborne has fully revised and updated his text. In the first part of the book, he ... guides readers through the process of selecting, planting, and caring for roses, touching on topics such as overwintering, pests and diseases, and propagation as he goes along. The second section profiles over 100 hardy rose cultivars divided into [five] main categories: climbers, tall shrubs, semi-vigorous shrubs, ... low shrubs, [and ground covers]"-- Book Synopsis The classic guide fully updated and expanded with the addition of over 25 hardy rose cultivars. In Hardy Roses, author Bob Osborne shares his decades of experience raising roses without any chemicals in some of the coldest winters. Roses need not be intimidating and doomed to inevitable failure, regardless of the climate. With this indispensable guide, northern gardeners can enjoy that early snowstorm confident that their carefully tended roses will survive. For this new edition of his classic guide, Osborne has fully revised and updated his text. In the first part of the book, he carefully guides readers through the process of selecting, planting and caring for roses, touching on topics such as overwintering, pests and diseases, and propagation as he goes along. The second section profiles over 100 hardy rose cultivars divided into four main categories: climbers, tall shrubs, semi-vigorous shrubs and low shrubs. The guide also features a North American zone map and a detailed chart of hardy cultivars -- ideal to use while shopping -- describing color, form, hardiness, zone, vigor, fragrance, season, disease susceptibility and much more. More than 125 exquisite photographs convey the roses' subtle coloration and beauty, and detailed line drawings illustrate the best planting, maintaining and propagating techniques for hardy roses. As the only authoritative book on growing roses in colder climates, Hardy Roses is essential reading for gardeners who want to experience the joy of cultivating these beautiful plants. Review Quotes In Canada, we're lucky to have Hardy Roses... Each edition of this classic gets better -- more hardy roses (now more than 100 cultivars) profiled, and more growing information on planting, wintering over and pruning. There are detailed instructions on propagating roses and how to fend off diseases and pests, although most of Osborne's recommendations are disease-resistant.-- (06/06/2020)The book is beautifully illustrated and contains countless tips on growing your favourite roses.--Gerald Filipski"Edmonton Journal" (11/26/2020)This is a great book for those new to rose growing or someone who has grown roses for awhile and wants to expand the selection of roses in their garden... Hardy Roses has succinct sections on rose care, covering siting, drainage, soil pH and fertility; pruning; and diseases and pests. Illustrations are particularly helpful in the siting and pruning sections... Hardy Roses is a well-designed, useful guide to growing roses in the North.-- (05/14/2020) About the Author Bob Osborne is the owner of Corn Hill Nursery in New Brunswick, Canada. He is a gardening author, a columnist on CBC radio and a member of several horticultural organizations. Beth Powning has photographed three previous books. In addition to being a photographer, Beth is a novelist and essayist whose work includes the bestselling Home: Chronicle of a North Country Life, The Hatbox Letters and The Sea Captain's Wife.

Hardy Roses - 3rd Edition by Bob Osborne (Paperback)

$ 21.11 ~~$ 21.99~~

Planning Social Events - by Debi Braasch (Paperback)

$ 14.04 ~~$ 14.62~~

Dimensions (Overall): 10.1 Inches (H) x 8.6 Inch (W) x 1.1 Inch (D)Weight: 2.8 PoundsNumber of Pages: 256Genre: House + HomeSub-Genre: Woodworking, Hand ToolsFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Dk PubAuthor: Phil Davy, Luke Edwardes-Evans, Jo Behari and Matthew JacksonAge Range: AdultBook theme: CarpentryLanguage: English Book Synopsis Tools. Yes!--Nick Offerman, from the foreword This user's guide to over 200 hand tools highlights how to use tools effectively, understand them better, and how to properly care for them. With foreword by Nick Offerman, host of the new show Making It on NBC. Salute generations of craftsmanship, ingenuity, and know-how with The Tool Book . Explore tools from every angle, with detailed patent drawings, exploded diagrams, and step-by-step illustrations of tools in action with the science behind the techniques. Gallery pages display different types of hammers, spades, or chisels, while expert advice tells you what to look for when choosing a tool, and how to use it and care for it best. Discover why each tool is perfect for the job, and why it deserves a prominent spot in your shed, workshop, studio, or makerspace. The perfect gift for craftsmen, makers and anyone with an interest in DIY. About The Author Phil Davy is a woodworker who makes musical instruments, runs woodworking training workshops, teaches carpentry classes, and is a qualified wood machinist. Phil was the editor of Good Woodworking magazine for nine years. Jo Behari set up the UK's first all-female home improvement and property maintenance company, Home Jane. She co-authored The Girl's Guide to DIY and co-hosted the BBC TV show Make, Do and Mend. She is the DIY expert columnist for House Beautiful magazine. Matthew Jackson is a landscape consultant who has worked in horticulture for more than 20 years. He regularly contributes to the Telegraph's gardening supplement. Luke Edwardes-Evans is a journalist and former editor of Winning: Bicycle Racing Illustrated, Cycle Sport, and Tour magazines. He is currently deputy editor of Cycling Active.

Tool Book : A Tool Lover's Guide to More Than 200 Hand Tools - Phil Davy, Luke Edwardes-Evans, Jo Behari and Matthew Jackson (Hardcover)

$ 32.34 ~~$ 33.00~~

The Complete Book of Clean - by Toni Hammersley (Paperback)

$ 16.00 ~~$ 16.50~~

Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 224Genre: GardeningSub-Genre: House Plants & IndoorFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Castle Point BooksAuthor: Deborah L MartinAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis Grow joy in your home with Deborah L. Martin's Your Houseplant's First Year, featuring illustrations by artist Yu Kito Lee! Being a good plant parent doesn't mean lavishing your plant with artisanal water, the shiniest pots, or the fanciest fertilizers. It's about consistent, loving care. No matter whether you choose to bring home an easy-growing peace lily or a strong-willed fiddle-leaf fig, the friendly, expert advice packed inside these pages will help you give your plant everything it needs to thrive. -Discover the care that's best for your own special sprout -Troubleshoot problems and help your plant achieve its full potential-Expand your plant family with simple propagation tips-Record special moments--from your plant's arrival in your home to milestones in growth Get ready to enjoy a natural, healing bond; new confidence in your plant-parenting abilities; and pride in every achievement your sprout reaches. Your Houseplant's First Year will be your trusted guide as you grow together! About The Author Deborah L. Martin has been sharing her love and knowledge of indoor and outdoor gardening for decades. A former extension agent in the USDA's urban gardening program, she has contributed to numerous books and magazines, including The Complete Compost Gardening Guide, Rodale's Organic Life, and GROW: The Magazine of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. When she's not gardening or writing, she manages the Bethlehem Farmers Market at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania. Yu Kito Lee is an illustrator and motion designer based in Los Angeles. She draws inspiration from the tiny details of everyday life and exploring vibrant sceneries when she travels. When she's not drawing, you can find her out and about with her family, listening to live music, visiting museums, trying new food, reading, and traveling to faraway places.

Your Houseplant's First Year - by Deborah L Martin (Hardcover)

$ 17.76 ~~$ 18.69~~

More Forgotten Skills of Self-Sufficiency - by Caleb Warnock (Paperback)

$ 15.57 ~~$ 16.05~~

Dimensions (Overall): 11 Inches (H) x 2 Inches (W) x 9 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 272Genre: House + HomeSub-Genre: Decorating & FurnishingsFormat: HardcoverPublisher: ABRAMSAuthor: Justina BlakeneyAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book Justina Blakeney's new book is her biggest, boldest, and most beautiful volume yet, filled with irresistible style, original patterns, and artwork--lushly photographed by Dabito. In each chapter, Justina shares her distinctive point of view on everything design fans want to know--how to make bold choices with color and pattern, how to take cues from nature, how to authentically glean inspiration from their heritage and travels, how to break rules, and all the other paths to truly begin to decorate wild. Along the way, Justina also shares personal narratives, practical advice, and nuanced insight into how she lives in her own space--how she reconnects with nature, how she plays and stays inspired, how she gives herself permission to feel free and wild, and how readers can do the same. Jungalow is the term coined by Justina for the brand that embodies her wild, but cozy and homey, style. Copycats abound, but there is no other book like this one--offering Justina's authentic, encouraging voice and approachable, signature style. Book Synopsis From Justina Blakeney, the ultimate guide to designing wildly creative interiors that are free-spirited, layered, and deeply personal Justina Blakeney's new book is her biggest, boldest, and most beautiful volume yet, filled with irresistible style, original patterns, and artwork--lushly photographed by Dabito. In each chapter, Justina shares her distinctive point of view on everything design fans want to know--how to make bold choices with color and pattern, how to take cues from nature, how to authentically glean inspiration from their heritage and travels, how to break rules, and all the other paths to truly begin to decorate wild. Along the way, Justina also shares personal narratives, practical advice, and nuanced insight into how she lives in her own space--how she reconnects with nature, how she plays and stays inspired, how she gives herself permission to feel free and wild, and how readers can do the same. Jungalow is the term coined by Justina for the brand that embodies her wild, but cozy and homey, style. Copycats abound, but there is no other book like this one--offering Justina's authentic, encouraging voice and approachable, signature style. Review Quotes "Justina Blakeney's Jungalow: Decorate Wild captures the essence of free-spirited design. She so richly articulates her evolution of style through journeys and experiences that I felt I was there myself." --Kelly Wearstler, Founder and Principal of Kelly Wearstler (3/8/2021 12:00:00 AM) "Justina Blakeney's imagination and artistic talent run wild in her latest book, Jungalow, Decorate Wild; part memoir, design guide, global history lesson and DIY tutorial combined into richly layered pages full of colorful inspiration and creative decorating tips. Anyone who wants to cultivate an authentically beautiful home and garden should read this book. Justina's openness is so refreshing, I love that she is not afraid of taking risks nor making mistakes--the keys to great design and life! --Sheila Bridges, designer, author (3/2/2021 12:00:00 AM) "Once again Justina invites us to step inside her colorful and exotically beautiful world in the pages of this book. Jungalow, Decorate Wild is her perspective and guidance on how to be classic and authentic with your decor by going bold. It is comprehensive, unrestrained, inspiring, swoon-worthy and she is perhaps one of the only designers who could sway me in adding so many colors and patterns into any room. " --Bobby Berk, design expert and Emmy-nominated TV host (3/2/2021 12:00:00 AM) "Your home should make you feel happy the moment you walk through the door--and no one understands that better than Justina. What I love about this latest book, her most personal title yet, is that it's not just for interior-philes: It's for anyone who appreciates the joy and surprise of design and doesn't care about the rules. Readers will be inspired to embrace their wildest style dreams, but in a way that actually feels livable, comfortable, and completely unique. Prepare to bookmark every page." --Joanna Saltz, editorial director House Beautiful (3/2/2021 12:00:00 AM) About The Author Justina Blakeney is a designer, artist, and New York Times bestselling author of The New Bohemians and The New Bohemians Handbook (together, more than 100,000 copies sold!). Blakeney lives in Los Angeles.

Jungalow: Decorate Wild - by Justina Blakeney (Hardcover)

$ 30.09 ~~$ 31.34~~

Green Clean - by Jill Potvin Schoff (Paperback)

$ 17.96 ~~$ 18.14~~

Number of Pages: 192Genre: GardeningSub-Genre: RegionalFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Voyageur Press (MN)Age Range: AdultBook theme: Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI)Author: Lynn M SteinerLanguage: English Book Synopsis Landscaping with Native Plants of Michigan is designed for beginning and experienced gardeners who want to learn more about Michigan's unique native-plant communities and how to successfully incorporate them into their home landscapes. It combines the practicality of a field guide with all the basic information homeowners need to create an effective landscape design. The plant profiles section includes comprehensive descriptions of more than 600 native plant species, subspecies, and varieties of flowers, trees, shrubs, vines, evergreens, grasses, and ferns that have grown in Michigan since the time before European settlement. Information on planting, maintenance, and landscape uses for each plant is also included. Readers will also gain many creative ideas from the section featuring Michigan gardeners who have successfully incorporated native plants into their home landscapes. Review Quotes "Combines the practicality of a field guide with all the basic information homeowners need to create an effective landscape design." - Michigan Gardener"This beautifully illustrated guide to gardening in Michigan describes the state's native plants, explains how to grow them successfully, and gives tips and advice on solving common garden issues." - Westland ObserverIt's a treasure for the backyard gardener with an eye on keeping Michigan green." - Sunday Oakland Press (Pontiac MI) About the Author Lynn Steiner is one of the Upper Midwest's best-known garden writers and a frequent speaker at gardening and environmental events. She is the author and photographer of several books that advocate for the effective use of native plants in the typical home landscape. Landscaping with Native Plants of Minnesota, the first book designed to identify Minnesota's native plants and plant communities and to demonstrate how to use them effectively in a typical home landscape, was a finalist in the 2006 Minnesota Book Awards in the Science and Nature category.Lynn is the author and photographer of several other books, including Rain Gardens: Sustainable Landscaping for a Beautiful Yard and a Healthy World, published in February 2012. Other titles include Landscaping with Native Plants of Wisconsin, published spring 2007, and Landscaping with Native Plants of Michigan, published in 2006 and named a Michigan Notable Book for 2007. She also helped develop, wrote, and provided photographs for The Complete Guide to Gardening series, ten regional gardening books published in 2012 by Cool Springs Press.For fifteen years, Lynn was the editor of Northern Gardener magazine, the official publication of the Minnesota State Horticultural Society. Under her direction, Northern Gardener received several Overall Excellence awards from the Minnesota Magazine & Publication Association, and several individual contributors received Garden Writers Association Media awards. She now writes a column for the magazine titled "Northern Natives."Lynn lives with her husband and two cats on a 115-year-old farmstead in northern Washington County, Minnesota, where she enjoys tending her gardens and watching the progress of her restored prairie, savannah, and oak woodland.

Landscaping with Native Plants of Michigan - by Lynn M Steiner (Paperback)

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Best Perennials for Sun and Shade - (Home Grown Gardening) by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (Paperback)

$ 14.21 ~~$ 14.50~~

Monet's Garden - by Vivian Russell (Paperback)

$ 25.58 ~~$ 25.84~~

The Complete Photo Guide to Window Treatments - 2nd Edition by Linda Neubauer (Paperback)

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99 Favorite Amish Home Remedies - by Georgia Varozza (Spiral Bound)

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Ultimate Guide: Walks, Patios & Walls - (Ultimate Guide To... (Creative Homeowner)) 3rd Edition (Paperback)

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How to Garden, New Edition - (Paperback)

$ 22.69 ~~$ 23.64~~

Dimensions (Overall): 9.2 Inches (H) x 7.4 Inch (W) x .9 Inch (D)Weight: 1.54 PoundsNumber of Pages: 192Genre: GardeningSub-Genre: ContainerFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Ten Speed PressAuthor: Isa Hendry Eaton & Jennifer Blaise KramerAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book "A stylishly photographed guide to creating lush, layered, dramatic little gardens no matter the size of your available space--an urban patio, a tiny backyard, or even just a pot by your door"-- Book Synopsis A stylishly photographed guide to creating lush, layered, dramatic little gardens no matter the size of your available space--an urban patio, a tiny backyard, or even just a pot by your door. Petite gardens align with the movement to live smaller and create a life with less stuff and more room for living. But a more eco-friendly and efficient space doesn't have to sacrifice style. In Small Garden Style, garden designer Isa Hendry Eaton and lifestyle writer Jennifer Blaise Kramer show you how to use good design to create a joyful, elegant, and exciting yet compact outdoor living space for entertaining or relaxing. A style quiz helps you focus in on your own personal garden style, be it traditional, modern, colorful, eclectic, minimalist, or globally inspired, then utilize every inch of your yard by considering the horizontal, vertical, and overhead spaces. You'll learn how to design stunning planters and container gardens using succulents, grasses, vibrant-colored pots, and more. Hendry Eaton and Blaise Kramer recommend their favorite plants and decor for small gardens, along with lawn alternatives and inspiration for making garden accents such as a fire pit, front door wreath, instant mini orchard, boulder birdbath, patterned vines, perfumed wall, and faux fountain with cascading plants. However small your garden, Small Garden Style will transform it into a magical, modern outdoor oasis. Review Quotes "Whether you're buying your first tree or are a more ambitious gardener, Small Garden Style seamlessly guides you through inspiration, design, planting, and (the hardest part for me) keeping everything alive. A great resource."--Nate Berkus "The world is full of gardens that look like they were designed from other people's Pinterest images. Small Garden Style helps you figure out your own gardening personality and how to make a space that reflects who you really are."--Stephen Orr, editor in chief of Better Homes & Gardens "Inspiring, enchanting, yet completely accessible . . . living outside has never felt so within reach. Frankly, even if you don't have an inch of outdoor space, you'll still be totally transported."--Joanna Saltz, editorial director of House Beautiful "Finally, garden and design come together seamlessly in this gorgeous, more-than-a-gardening book where authors Isa and Jenny enthusiastically walk us through dozens of outdoor rooms and teach us how to masterfully create our very own stylish retreat no matter how big or small our space."--Steele Marcoux, editor in chief of Veranda "Gardens can be the most magical part of any home and this luscious new book absolutely inspired me to get right out into my own garden and fix it up. The photos and all the lovely ideas within them are so accessible and delicious you won't put this book down."--Maxwell Ryan, founder of Apartment Therapy About The Author After a career in graphic design, Isa Hendry Eaton applied her skills to the garden, launching Isa Bird Landscape Design with clients such as the famed Montecito Inn. Her work has been featured in Better Homes & Gardens, HGTV, and Garden Design magazines.Jennifer Blaise Kramer has twenty years' experience as a home and lifestyle writer for national and regional publications.

Small Garden Style - by Isa Hendry Eaton & Jennifer Blaise Kramer (Hardcover)

$ 17.22 ~~$ 18.13~~

Number of Pages: 192Genre: House + HomeSub-Genre: Decorating & FurnishingsFormat: HardcoverPublisher: HearstAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book White is the ultimate color in country-style decorating--and Country Living has the ultimate fresh take on white! Organized by design style, from rustic to modern, inviting images and "Bright Ideas" tips help you choose the right color for any room. Whether you're on the hunt for a sturdy shade that stands up to a busy family, a way to warm up a blank wall, or a white that holds its own in classic color combos, Country Living provides inspiration. Book Synopsis Get white right! Country Living offers a fresh new view on classic white, with its many variations and ability to transform any room. White is the ultimate color in country-style decorating--so of course Country Living has the ultimate take on white! Organized by design style (rustic, traditional, antique, and modern), the book's inviting images help you choose the right shade of white for any room--from delicate dove greys to tints with a pearly sheen and more. Whether you're on the hunt for just the right shade for your décor, a sturdy shade that can stand up to a busy family, a new way to warm up a blank wall, or a white that holds its own in classic color combos like red and white, blue and white, and black and white, Country Living provides the inspiration you need. "Bright Idea" tips throughout showcase design elements like beadboard cabinets, stone sinks, and even pops of color, and explain how each works to drive the overall neutral décor. Plus, do-it-yourself tips like "Paint it!" "Collect it!" and "Craft it!" encourage readers to add homespun charm to their homes with easy mini makeovers or weekend projects. Chapters include: Why White, Getting White Right, Rustic White, Traditional White, Antique White, Modern White, Country Combos, The Bucket List: 25 No-Fail Paint Colors About the Author Country Living is the definitive guide to country lifestyle. In addition to a subscription base of almost 1.6 million readers, Country Living is the largest-selling shelter magazine on the newsstand, with 23.9 million readers each month.

Country Living Shades of White - (Hardcover)

$ 21.41 ~~$ 22.54~~

Number of Pages: 160Genre: GardeningSub-Genre: TechniquesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Cool Springs PressAge Range: AdultAuthor: Shawna CoronadoLanguage: English Book Synopsis Make your garden a healing place. If you love to garden but also worry about the physical strain, or if you are in search of ways to promote a healthier lifestyle, and even combat specific chronic health issues, then noted garden author and speaker Shawna Coronado has good news for you! You can stay active, fight chronic pain, and keep the garden you've worked so hard to cultivate. In The Wellness Garden, Shawna details exactly how she has learned to use her garden as a key tool in her battle with osteoarthritis and other chronic pain issues. In this inspiring but highly practical book, you will learn from Shawna's life-changing garden experience how to create your own Wellness Garden--and gain the healthier lifestyle you desire and need. Shawna's Wellness Garden Program: Grow and eat produce with specific healing benefitsUse ergonomic tools and methods to redefine garden chores as beneficial exerciseRedesign your garden as a space for beauty and relaxation Review Quotes ...no matter what types of health or physical challenges readers might have, there is much to learn from each page.--Susan's In The Garden Blog"a delight to pick up anytime and thumb through" ?"an inspiring and informative read" --Barbara Wilkinson, Herbs Magazine"this book is an inspirational guide to everything from using ergonomic tools to finding ways to designing your garden as a therapeutic space"--Grow Your Own magazine"If you or someone you know is seeking wellness for whatever reason, I prescribe Coronado's book--plus time spent in a garden, of course."--The American Gardener About the Author Shawna Coronado is an author, on-camera spokesperson, newspaper columnist, internationally recognized keynote speaker, and environmental and health correspondent. She has lectured for TEDx and Google, appears regularly on US national television, and spends her time educating the online community about eco-travel, green living, sustainable gardening, inexpensive cooking, and home vegetable production--all from her very own home and ornamental front-lawn garden. Shawna's photographs and stories on organic living have been featured on HGTV.com, in Birds & Blooms magazine, and in the books The Green Garden, Grocery Gardening, The Edible Front Yard, and Garden Up!. She is the author of Cool Springs Press' Illinois Getting Started Garden Guide (2014), Indiana Getting Started Garden Guide (2014), The Wellness Garden (2017), and 101 Organic Gardening Hacks (2017).

The Wellness Garden - by Shawna Coronado (Paperback)

$ 24.00 ~~$ 24.74~~

Dimensions (Overall): 11.2 Inches (H) x 8.2 Inch (W) x .3 Inch (D)Weight: 1.1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 144Genre: House + HomeSub-Genre: Decorating & FurnishingsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Simon & SchusterAuthor: Sarah RichardsonAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis Cut through the clutter with a compilation of HGTV star and award-winning designer Sarah Richardson's favourite places and things, all following up on the bestselling success of Sarah Style and At Home: Sarah Style. Collected by Sarah Richardson is a new series of books that contains an ever-changing mood board of favourite things--from interior and exterior spaces to products, places, and creative people. Packed with never-before-seen photos, every page is filled with Sarah's trademark warmth, humour, and get-it-done advice. "Whether you're tackling a ground-up build, a gut renovation, or simply looking to make the most of a weekend DIY," she says, "these pages and guidance from our experts will inspire, excite, and inform your design adventures." In "City + Country," the debut volume, Sarah celebrates the best of both beloved styles. Wide-open spaces and fresh-air farmhouses find a home alongside jewel box‒like urban abodes and crave-worthy new getaways, ensuring that there's something inside for every design lover and delivering an aspirational design book that captures the looks that are unique to Sarah. For readers who want to get behind the scenes of Sarah's life or apply her style to their own living spaces, every issue of Collected is a must-have read and a keepsake well worth collecting. Review Quotes Praise for Collected: City + Country "A comprehensive room-by-room guide to design accompanied by bite-size instructional tips." -- The Canadian Press "A must-buy for the design and decor lover on your list." -- Chatelaine "Canada's doyenne of interior design . . . writes the definitive guide to creating your own dreamy retreat." -- Canadian Living "Looks at a variety of different spaces and explores how good design can be livable and personalized, no matter what style it is." -- American Farmhouse Style "Will inspire readers to achieve winning style on any budget." -- HOSS Magazine Praise for At Home: Sarah Style Praise for Sarah Style About The Author A sought-after designer of homes, commercial spaces, textiles, and furniture, Sarah Richardson is the award-winning founder of Sarah Richardson Design. She has hosted and coproduced eight hit HGTV series, including Sarah Off the Grid and Sarah's House, and can also be found on her rapidly growing YouTube channel. Her first three books, including Collected: City + Country, all were instant bestsellers. When she's not at the farm or the cottage, Sarah lives in Toronto with her husband and two daughters. Visit Sarah at SarahRichardsonDesign.com or follow her on Twitter @SarahR_Design, Instagram at @SarahRichardsonDesign, or on YouTube at SarahRichardsonDsgn.

Collected: City + Country, Volume No 1 - by Sarah Richardson (Paperback)

$ 12.26 ~~$ 12.77~~

Number of Pages: 228Genre: GardeningSub-Genre: Garden DesignFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Timber Press (OR)Age Range: AdultAuthor: Greg LoadesLanguage: English About the Book This design-forward guide teaches gardeners how to blend the best aspects of two important styles: the traditional cottage garden and the New Perennial movement. Book Synopsis "An inspirational book, with encouraging words and down-to-earth advice for achieving a year-round beautiful garden." --Michael Marriott, chief rosarian at David Austin Roses In this practical and inspirational guide, Greg Loades presents a new style of planting: a fusion between classic cottage style and the new perennial movement. Using real gardens as examples, The Modern Cottage Garden teaches gardeners how to combine the best of both styles--big, colorful blooms and striking grasses and native plants--into one beautiful space that requires little maintenance and has a long season of interest. Fresh planting ideas for containers, small gardens, and diverse climates present an exciting style that can shine anywhere. Review Quotes "Greg's enthusiasm for plants and for this unbridled gardening approach is clear. The result is encouragement for those new to the style and reassurance to embolden the spirit of those already convinced of its merits." --Chris Beardshaw, garden designer and broadcaster "An inspirational book, with encouraging words and down-to earth advice for achieving a year-round beautiful garden." --Michael Marriott, chief rosarian at David Austin Roses "Gorgeous, full-page color photos of gardens designed using Loades's approach will propel readers to the nearest plant nursery. Herbophiles will find it impossible not to get drawn into Loades's blossoming world." --Publisher's Weekly "Loades writes in a lively and enthusiastic style, using many a fetching simile to illustrate a point. This is a practical book, well-founded in personal experience, and will empower its readers to indulge their passions and experiment, no matter how limited a space they have at their disposal." --Gardens Illustrated "With Loades' guidance, avid and beginning gardeners will feel comfortable designing and choosing the plant heroes of their cottage garden." --Booklist "Greg Loades reveals the secret technique that opens up a world of nostalgia for gardeners with small spaces." --The Telegraph "Well written and beautifully illustrated, this one is highly recommended." --Dirt Therapy "In The Modern Cottage Garden, different needs and desires come together to make a modern cottage or cottage-style garden truly special." --English Home "A practical and inspirational guide to a new style of planting." --Country Homes & Interiors "What stands out in this book is practical advice mixed with an experienced appraisal of the attributes of selected perennial plants." --The Press-Enterprise "An inspiring and imaginative guide." --The Daily Mail "Outlines how to fuse the elements of a traditional and new-age landscape for the perfect modern garden." --Cottages & Bungalows About the Author Greg Loades is editor of The Alpine Gardener, quarterly journal of the Alpine Garden Society, and writes frequently about gardens and gardening for magazines such as Kew, LandScape, and GardenNews. His writing has also appeared in many popular publications, including BBC Gardeners' World, where he was gardening editor, and the luxury garden publication The English Garden, where he was deputy editor. Follow his gardening life on Instagram @hull_urban_gardener.

The Modern Cottage Garden - by Greg Loades (Hardcover)

$ 16.33 ~~$ 16.49~~

Number of Pages: 232Genre: GardeningSub-Genre: TechniquesFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Timber Press (OR)Age Range: AdultAuthor: Peter T MacDonaldLanguage: English About the Book A must-have for horticulture professionals and students, The Manual of Plant Grafting is an up-to-date, practical guide to the latest grafting techniques. Book Synopsis Practical techniques for improved plant performance! Grafting is a long-established skill that is used to improve the performance of ornamental and productive plants. Fruit trees are grafted to control their size, willows to produce attractive weeping forms, and tomatoes and melons to enhance their disease resistance. Peter MacDonald describes the latest grafting techniques for students, professionals and enthusiastic amateurs, including information on the reasons for grafting, clear instructions on the formation of the graft union, bench grafting techniques, field grafting, vegetable grafting, and cactus grafting. An A-to-Z appendix of plants features detailed information on what type of graft should be used, when it should be done, what type of root stock needs to be used, and what environment it needs to be kept in. From the Back Cover Practical techniques for improved plant performance This authoritative guide offers clear, step-by-step instruction on the latest grafting techniques. Propagation expert Peter MacDonald highlights the importance of choosing appropriate plant materials, making good graft cutes, and caring for the plant after the graft. He also puts current techniques in historical context, explains the science behind grafting, and includes a list of recommended techniques for over 200 plants. Review Quotes "It should be on every serious gardener's bookshelf." --New York Times Book Review "Gives invaluable insights for the fledgling propagator to choose the best methods to suit their facilities and climate." --The Plantsman "There has been no comprehensive book on plant grafting since Garner's historic tome of more than 60 years ago; This new work is comprehensive and detailed. It covers every aspect of grafting from the origins of the stock and the scion to the stage of establishment as an integrated plant." --The Garden "Spans the history of this important growing technique from the earliest days of our agrarian society to the latest discoveries in the field of DNA." --Scottish Gardener "How wonderful it is to find a book written by a true horticulturist based on real experience...this brings the skills right up-to-date and keeps them alive for future generations. When many of us are concerned about the loss of the skill set in our industry Peter is to be congratulated at producing a classic that will sell steadily and be referred to for years to come." --The Horticulturist

The Manual of Plant Grafting - by Peter T MacDonald (Hardcover)

$ 27.22 ~~$ 27.49~~

Number of Pages: 248Genre: House + HomeSub-Genre: Sustainable LivingFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Hardie Grant BooksAge Range: AdultAuthor: Natalie WaltonLanguage: English About the Book "Still" invites readers to take on the philosophy of the Slow movement: Living Sustainable. Local. Organic. And Whole. Our homes are ideally placed to support and promote this philosophy, through everything from the materials we source in construction to how we fit-out and furnish them. The choices we make don't have to be at the expense of creating a space that feels warm and welcoming, though. Instead, it can actually make us feel better about how and where we live. This beautiful book explores the homes of twenty people from around the world -- across four continents and thirteen countries -- enlightening readers as to why they chose the Slow path and how it has benefited their lives. There is no one way, but many paths that are leading to more awareness and a greater conversation. Book Synopsis A stunning visual journey through the homes of people from around the world who have taken steps to simplify their lives and embrace the principles of slow living. Still is an interiors book that invites readers to take on the philosophy of the SLOW movement. Living Sustainably; Local; Organic; and Whole. It talks not just to the question of the physical structures we choose, but also the surrounding environment, and what effect that can have on general happiness and wellbeing. Still includes about a dozen case studies featuring escape homes and owners who live according to these aforementioned principles, enlightening readers as to why they chose this path and how it has benefitted their lives. It is the follow-up to Natalie Walton's successful first title This is Home, and once again features location photography by Chris Warnes. About the Author Natalie Walton is a writer and stylist for leading interiors and lifestyle magazines, as well as the owner of Imprint House, a shop that celebrates the beauty in the everyday. Her work has appeared on the pages of international titles for Elle Decoration, Livingetc, and Harper's Bazaar. Through the editorial content agency she runs with photographer Chris Warnes, her work has been published across the globe. As well, she has a respected design and arts journal, Daily Imprint. Natalie is the author of This Is Home, published by Hardie Grant Books in 2018.

Still - by Natalie Walton (Hardcover)

$ 30.40 ~~$ 31.34~~

The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling - by Charlie Wing (Paperback)

$ 27.76 ~~$ 28.04~~

The Bonsai Beginner's Bible - by Peter Chan (Paperback)

$ 16.11 ~~$ 16.27~~

Number of Pages: 224Genre: House + HomeSub-Genre: Cleaning, Caretaking & OrganizingFormat: HardcoverPublisher: TarcherperigeeAge Range: AdultAuthor: Courtney CarverLanguage: English About the Book "Wear just 33 items for 3 months and get back all the JOY you were missing while you were worrying what to wear"-- Book Synopsis Wear just 33 items for 3 months and get back all the JOY you were missing while you were worrying what to wear. In Project 333, minimalist expert and author of Soulful Simplicity Courtney Carver takes a new approach to living simply--starting with your wardrobe. Project 333 promises that not only can you survive with just 33 items in your closet for 3 months, but you'll thrive just like the thousands of woman who have taken on the challenge and never looked back. Let the de-cluttering begin! Ever ask yourself how many of the items in your closet you actually wear? In search of a way to pare down on her expensive shopping habit, consistent lack of satisfaction with her purchases, and ever-growing closet, Carver created Project 333. In this book, she guides readers through their closets item-by-item, sifting through all the emotional baggage associated with those oh-so strappy high-heel sandals that cost a fortune but destroy your feet every time you walk more than a few steps to that extensive collection of never-worn little black dresses, to locate the items that actually look and feel like you. As Carver reveals in this book, once we finally release ourselves from the cyclical nature of consumerism and focus less on our shoes and more on our self-care, we not only look great we feel great-- and we can see a clear path to make other important changes in our lives that reach far beyond our closets. With tips, solutions, and a closet-full of inspiration, this life-changing minimalist manual shows readers that we are so much more than what we wear, and that who we are and what we have is so much more than enough. Review Quotes "Courtney does an extraordinary job helping us address the physical and emotional clutter that comes with our wardrobe." - Ryan Nicodemus, The Minimalists For me, the key to making life simple again started in my closet with Project 333. I've learned to not let the things I wear, wear me out. I'm dressing with less, and feeling twice as confident. And for that I'm truly grateful. Allow yourself the possibility of life transformation by simply starting with your wardrobe. --Angel Chernoff, New York Times bestselling author of Getting Back to Happy and 1000+ Little Things. I opened Project 333 thinking I could use some help scaling down my closet. Little did I know this practical guidebook would lead me to uncover a major source of stress in my life. Within days of practicing the principles in Project 333, I began seeing my life's clutter and excess for what they really were - unnecessary burdens that have weighed me down for decades and distracted me from what really matters. With wisdom, humor, compassion, and practicality, Courtney Carver teaches us to notice what's actually serving the life around us so we can begin making sound emotional and financial choices for ourselves and those we love. Because of Project 333, my family is discovering unlimited possibilities created by living lighter and happier with less! --Rachel Macy Stafford, New York Times bestselling author of Hands Free Mama, Hands Free Life, and Only Love Today I've come to believe that simplicity, in its final form, always looks so simple and easy, but getting there is always hard. In Project 333, Courtney guides you towards simplicity in your closet with doable steps, while also digging to the roots of the problem, beneath the pile of clothes, the stack of shoes, and the mountain of frustration. I shook my head in agreement from cover to cover. I think you will too. --Melissa Coleman, Author of The Minimalist Kitchen If you're thinking about optimizing your wardrobe, let Courtney Carver be your guide. She will show you how to let go of excess stuff so that you can bring more joy, gratitude, and love into your life. As Courtney says, Simplicity is the way back to love, and this book is full of loving advice and stories. I highly recommend Project 333! - Tammy Strobel, Author, photographer & founder of RowdyKittens.com For me, Project 333 became something far greater than wearing fewer articles of clothing. It became about recognizing the value of boundaries. And the value of boundaries reaches far beyond our closets. It begins to spill into how we decorate our homes, the toys we buy for our children, and even how we choose to spend our time, money, and energy. This book is a must read for those who are ready to simplify their lives. --Joshua Becker, Author of The Minimalist Home and The More of Less. Project 333 is not just a fashion challenge, it's an invitation to live more intentionally. Courtney takes a gentle, heart-based approach to decluttering and provides readers with plenty of support along the way. -- Francine Jay, Author of The Joy of Less and Lightly "Courtney Carver understands the unstoppable power of less." --Joshua Fields Millburn, The Minimalists About the Author Courtney Carver launched her blog Be More with Less in 2010 and is one of the top bloggers in the world on the subject of minimalism. She has been featured in countless articles, podcasts, and interviews on simplicity, and is the creator of the minimalist fashion challenge, Project 333, which was featured in O: The Oprah Magazine and Real Simple.

Project 333 - by Courtney Carver (Hardcover)

$ 13.71 ~~$ 13.85~~

Number of Pages: 240Genre: GardeningSub-Genre: LandscapeFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Monacelli PressAge Range: AdultAuthor: Christopher LaguardiaLanguage: English Book Synopsis First monograph to present the work of Laguardia Design Group, a highly regarded landscape architecture firm specializing in contemporary residential design in the Hamptons. With offices in Water Mill, LaGuardia Design Group is immersed in the fragile landscape of the Hamptons, both its woods and meadows and the dramatic shoreline along the Atlantic. Notable projects include the rebuilding of the dunescape surrounding a landmark Norman Jaffe house damaged by storms, collaborations with well-known contemporary architects, iand the setting for a distinguished collection of contemporary sculpture in Bridgehampton. Founded in 1994 by Christopher LaGuardia, this firm is committed to expressing the character of each site and recognized for its environmental stewardship, historic references, and meticulously designed outdoor spaces. Rather than attempting to mimic nature, LDG's goal with every design is to interpret natural processes as an artistic expression in their work. In 2013, LDG received the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) award of excellence in residential design, the highest residential award in the profession. Review Quotes "An incredible landscaping book, coffee table book . . . it's amazing."--Molly Sims "Twenty-one high-end residential projects by the Water Mill, New York-based LaGuardia Design Group fill the pages of this lavish monograph."--Landscape Architecture Magazine "Renowned designer Christopher LaGuardia's first book pays homage to 30 years of incredible work and environmental stewardship. . . . Providing a diversion from the woes of the pandemic, the tome takes readers through a series of projects the firm has completed in the Hamptons throughout its time on the scene."--Hamptons Magazine "If you're into contemporary design (or would like to be), then you simply must get a copy . . . The book is a true inspiration for any designer who thinks outside the traditional box."--Garden Design Online "Pages and pages of images that transport the reader to stunning landscapes and gardens across the region."--James Lane Post About the Author Christopher LaGuardia is the managing principal and founder of the LaGuardia Design Group, located in Water Mill, New York. A fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects, he serves on the boards of the Cultural Landscape Foundation in Washington, D.C., and the Lake George Land Conservancy in Bolton Landing, New York. He has lectured widely on the importance of the profession as it relates to climate change at Cornell and Rutgers Universities, The Museum of Modern Art, The Parrish Art Museum and the ASLA National Convention.Architectural and cultural historian and critic, Alastair Gordon is a contributing editor for design and architecture at WSJ, the magazine of theWall Street Journal and author of the blog Alastair Gordon: Wall to Wall. Among his many books are Romantic Modernist, a monograph on the Hamptons architect Norman Jaffe, Naked Airport, and Weekend Utopia.

Contemporary Gardens of the Hamptons - by Christopher Laguardia (Hardcover)

$ 40.22 ~~$ 42.34~~

Number of Pages: 288Genre: GardeningSub-Genre: ReferenceFormat: PaperbackPublisher: University Press of FloridaAge Range: AdultAuthor: Craig N HuegelLanguage: English About the Book Plants play a critical role in how we experience our environment. They create calming green spaces, provide oxygen for us to breathe, and nourish our senses. In The Nature of Plants, ecologist and nursery owner Craig Huegel demystifies the complex lives of plants and provides readers with an elucidating journey into their inner and outer workings. Book Synopsis Choice Outstanding Academic Title Florida Book Awards, Bronze Medal for General Nonfiction Plants play a critical role in how we experience our environment. They create calming green spaces, provide oxygen for us to breathe, and nourish our senses. In The Nature of Plants, ecologist and nursery owner Craig Huegel demystifies the complex lives of plants and provides readers with an elucidating journey into their inner and outer workings.Beginning with the importance of light, water, and soil, Huegel describes photosynthesis, plant circadian rhythms, and how best to position plants to receive optimal sunlight. He explains choosing artificial lights for landscaping, giving lucky bamboo its twisted shape, and tricking flowers like poinsettias to bloom at a specific time of year. He reveals how plants use water, what paths it takes to move nutrients and fuel growth, and why too much--or too little--can hurt. He also explains what essential elements plants need to flourish and what friendly bacteria, fungi, and insects help make a healthy soil.Sections on plant structure and reproduction focus in detail on major plant organs--roots, stems, and leaves--and cover flowering, pollination, fruit development, and seed germination. The intricacies behind how plants reproduce are unraveled, including why not all flowering plants need pollinators, how it can take decades for some plants to produce offspring, and whether parents recognize their kin. Huegel even delves into the mysterious world of plant communication, exploring the messages and warnings conveyed to animals or other plants through chemical scents and hormones.With color illustrations, photographs, and real-life examples from his own gardening experiences, Huegel equips budding botanists, ecologists, and even the most novice gardeners with knowledge that will help them understand and foster plants of all types.

The Nature of Plants - by Craig N Huegel (Paperback)

$ 24.03 ~~$ 25.29~~

Number of Pages: 288Genre: GardeningSub-Genre: Garden DesignFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Rizzoli International PublicationsAge Range: AdultAuthor: Charlotte MossLanguage: English Book Synopsis Celebrated interior designer and renowned tastemaker Charlotte Moss turns her eye to the garden as a resource for interiors, entertaining, and good living. Charlotte Moss's greatest muse is the garden, and this book shows the myriad ways the garden provides inspiration every day--indoors and outdoors. Touring readers through her own gardens, Moss offers insights on how to bring the garden into home life--including ideas for elegant flower arrangements from the garden and the table settings and menus they inspire, garden seating for entertaining and relaxing, interior color schemes drawn from nature, and much more. Moss also shares with readers key garden lessons that she has culled from her time spent exploring magnificent gardens around the world, including French and Italian, English and Russian, private and public, and also the gardens of great women, past and present. An extensive resource guide of notable gardens to visit is also included. With this verdant volume, Moss shows us--implores us--that to behold our own patch of beauty and pleasure (in Edith Wharton's words) is not beyond our reach. Review Quotes Cultivate a lush coffee table with rich images of interior designer Charlotte Moss's personal gardens in her latest book, Garden Inspirations . . . from Rizzoli. -Harper's Bazaar Charlotte Moss shares her passion for collecting vases and vessels to celebrate her favorite blooms. -House Beautiful An iconic tastemaker, Charlotte explores how scrapbooking has been influential in her life. She features several of her her own scrapbooks along with those of other tastemakers, including Jackie Kennedy. Leave it to Charlotte to make even scrapbooking oh-so-chic! - Southern Living Dream your way into spring with [one of] this season's new garden and landscape-design books, offering a bounty of glorious images and inspiring ideas. -Architectural Digest In her new book, Garden Inspirations, esteemed designer Charlotte Moss invites readers into her spectacular East Hampton, New York, garden and shares the wisdom she's cultivated over 25 years. -Country Living It's a beautiful idea, but for those of us living in small apartments in concrete jungles, [creating a garden is] just that: an idea, aspirational at best. Then you flip through the sunny tome and realize that [Charlotte Moss], a designer and T contributor, gives as much consideration to bringing her East Hampton garden indoors, filling inspired vessels with clippings from fruit, flower and herb plants. -New York Times T Magazine According to decorator Charlotte Moss, almost any container can be used to display flowers, and virtually every flower is worth showing off. These pictures, culled from Moss's new book, Garden Inspirations, are proof positive. - New York Cottages & Gardens There's a beeline from front door to back yard for Charlotte Moss. The award-winning designer of private residences and executive suites around the world, owner of retail stores and her own line of fabrics, furnitures, and her own fragrance entitled 'Virginia, ' among so much more, can't get to her garden fast enough. - Desoto Magazine Charlotte Moss: Garden Inspirations (Rizzoli), her ninth book . . . encapsulat[es] a dominant theme of all her design books - the topic of inspiration. -Array Charlotte Moss turns her eye to the garden as a resource for interior decorating, entertaining, and lifestyle. -One Kings Lane This gorgeous book offers glimpses not only into Moss' grand, East Hampton garden, but images of the Italian, Russian, French and British gardens that inspire her. [Tricia Foley] has plenty of ideas on how to bring great style to your outdoor space.-HGTV About the Author Charlotte Moss is a designer, author, and philanthropist. She has designed numerous private residences and executive offices in the United States and abroad, collections of carpets, furniture, fabrics, china, and enameled jewelry. She has authored eight books, most recently A Visual Life: Scrapbooks, Collages, and Inspirations. She lectures internationally on the arts of living and is a contributor to House Beautiful magazine.

Garden Inspirations - by Charlotte Moss (Hardcover)

$ 33.78 ~~$ 35.19~~

Growing & Using Herbs Successfully - (Garden Way Book) by Betty E M Jacobs (Paperback)

$ 11.85 ~~$ 12.09~~

Number of Pages: 240Genre: House + HomeSub-Genre: Decorating & FurnishingsFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Rizzoli International PublicationsAge Range: AdultAuthor: Kathryn MassonLanguage: English Book Synopsis Alluring adobe-brick houses of California here hint at the charms of a bygone age while offering, at the same time, a vision for home today. Adobe residences from the Spanish and Mexican eras were the original California houses. Architects, designers, builders, and homeowners today, as in the past, look to their simple, utilitarian features--such as plain, whitewashed walls, beamed ceilings, and intimate open-air courtyards--and try to emulate their forms to capture the charm of a romanticized past. Leading architects of style movements such as the Spanish Colonial Revival traveled to California and studied its extensive eighteenth and nineteenth century adobes firsthand as the foundation of their education in California architecture. Made of earth and organic matter, such as straw, adobe is among the oldest of building materials and has been used throughout the world. From the 1770s to the present, adobe buildings such as churches, forts (presidios), mills, residences, warehouses, and stores have been a most important and informative part of California's architectural heritage. Adobe Houses presents twenty-three homes, made from adobe, showing interiors and gardens from these often quiet masterworks, ranging from Casa Boronda of 1817 in Monterey to Casa del Oso, a contemporary manifestation, built in Santa Barbara in 2000 that reveals the intriguing range of possibilities available to us when building in this traditional form today. Review Quotes The architectural style of California's original homes is showcased through 23 restored adobe properties from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara.--California Style Magazine I would really like to get my hands on this book that presents twenty-three Californian homes, showing both interiors and gardens. Adobe houses with whitewashed walls and exposed beams ... yes please.--Lunch & Latte About the Author Kathryn Masson, a former longtime resident of California who now lives in the hunt country of Virginia, has authored numerous books. Her Historic Houses of Virginia was awarded the First Prize Gold Medal for best book on architecture in 2007 by Foreword magazine. David Glomb is a widely published photographer whose work for Rizzoli includes Palm Springs Modern, Palm Springs Living, and California Splendor.

Adobe Houses - by Kathryn Masson (Hardcover)

$ 18.13 ~~$ 18.69~~

Number of Pages: 192Genre: House + HomeSub-Genre: Small SpacesFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Centennial BooksAge Range: AdultAuthor: John RihaLanguage: English Book Synopsis If you are weary of a large house with high property taxes, big utility bills, tons of maintenance, and too much stuff, you're definitely not alone! Millions of Americans are turning to smaller living spaces as a pathway to a happier, stress-reduced life. The Giant Book of Tiny Homes captures the essence of this downsizing trend by showcasing homes across a spectrum of styles and locations, each filled with stylish interiors, ingenious solutions for small-space living, and stories of contented homeowners. Plus, you'll get great advice and insights from the growing number of talented builders and architects who have trained their skills on creating beautiful, imaginative smaller dwellings. Whether custom-designed for a traditional foundation, assembled on a moveable trailer, or flat-packed and flown in by helicopter, small houses are all about "less is more." If you're a small house aficionado or simply considering the possibilities, this book is your inspiration for living large in a small space! About the Author John Riha is an author and editor whose work has appeared in Esquire, GQ, Men's Journal, House Beautiful, Popular Mechanics, and other national publications. He is the former Features Editor for Country Home magazine, Managing Editor of Traditional Home magazine, Executive Editor of Better Homes and Gardens, and Editorial Director of Meredith's Special Interest Media--a group of 120 magazine titles and six websites. He has written seven books on remodeling and home improvement, including All About Kitchen Remodeling (Meredith), All About Decks (Meredith), and Creating Curb Appeal (Meredith). He is the Editorial Director of RT3 Media, a content-creation service with clients that include HGTV, Discovery, AARP, Reader's Digest, Centennial Media, and others. He and his wife live in Ashland, Oregon, and enjoy backpacking, camping, fly fishing, and backyard barbecues.

The Giant Book of Tiny Homes - by John Riha (Hardcover)

$ 23.17 ~~$ 23.64~~

Number of Pages: 255Genre: House + HomeSub-Genre: Decorating & FurnishingsFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Potter StyleAge Range: AdultAuthor: Deborah NeedlemanLanguage: English About the Book From the internationally known editor-in-chief and creative mastermind behind the late, lamented cult magazine "Domino," this gorgeously illustrated and charmingly written guide describes the 80 items that are all one needs for a livable, comfortable, and undeniably stylish home. Book Synopsis Style is a luxury, and luxury is simply what makes you happy. Over the years, founding editor in chief of domino magazine Deborah Needleman has seen all kinds of rooms, with all kinds of furnishings. Her conclusion: It's not hard to create a relaxed, stylish, and comfortable home. Just a few well-considered items can completely change the feel of your space, and The Perfectly Imperfect Home reveals them all. Ranging from classics such as "A Really Good Sofa" and "Pretty Table Settings" to unusual surprises like "A Bit of Quirk" and "Cozifications," the essential elements of style are treated in witty and wonderfully useful little essays. You'll learn what to look for, whether you are at a flea market or a fancy boutique--or just mining what you already own. Celebrated artist Virginia Johnson's original watercolor illustrations bring the items and the inspiring rooms of world-famous tastemakers to vibrant life. Styling tips and simple how-tos show you techniques to put it all together to create, say, a beautifully made bed (the fast way and the fancy way), an inviting reading nook, or an effortlessly chic display of pictures. According to Deborah, the point of decorating is to create the background for the best life you can have, with all its joys and imperfections. This book will show you how. Deborah Needleman is the editor in chief of WSJ. Magazine and creator of the Off Duty section of The Wall Street Journal. She was the founding editor in chief of domino magazine and coauthor of domino: the book of decorating. Virginia Johnson's illustrations have appeared in books by Kate Spade and on textiles carried in more than one hundred stores, including Barneys, Liberty of London, and Net-A-Porter. perfectlyimperfect.com Review Quotes Deborah Needleman is a terrific editor--of words, and now, of rooms and living spaces. In her very readable book, The Perfectly Imperfect Home, the author offers her advice and expertise on a very important subject--how to make your house your home. She includes succinct advice from the great decorators, sage commentary on what to keep and what to throw away, and valuable rules for what to add to a room to make it exactly right--for you and your family. -Martha Stewart I used to think that my taste was so irredeemable and so rooted in some kind of male, post-college, National Football League time warp--I own a green velour couch!--that no one, not even Deborah Needleman, could help me. I was wrong. -Malcolm Gladwell Beautiful in a similar way is Deborah Needleman's PERFECTLY IMPERFECT HOME: HOW TO DECORATE & LIVE WELL (Clarkson Potter, $30), with Kalman-like illustrations by Virginia Johnson. Ms. Needleman, the editor in chief of WSJ Magazine and the founding editor of Domino magazine, has a terrific eye and a dry sense of humor. This is a decorating book for how we live today, and it's for the 99 percent as well as for the swells. Chapter titles include: "Places for Chatting," "Cozifications," "A Bit of Quirk" and "Spots for Books, Drinks, & Feet." This has the feel of a minor classic, and aren't the minor classics so often better than the major ones? -Dwight Garner, New York Times Holiday Gift Guide About the Author Deborah Needleman is the editor in chief of T: The New York Times Style Magazine and creator of the Off Duty section of The Wall Street Journal. She was the founding editor in chief of domino magazine and co-author of domino: the book of decorating. She grew up in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and attended George Washington University. She now lives in Manhattan with her husband, Slate editor in chief Jacob Weisberg, and their two children. Virginia Johnson was born in Toronto and attended Parsons School of Design before returning to her hometown, where she now lives with her husband and two children. Her illustrations have appeared in books by Kate Spade and on textiles carried in more than 100 stores, including Barneys, Liberty of London, and Net-A-Porter.

The Perfectly Imperfect Home - by Deborah Needleman (Hardcover)

$ 24.25 ~~$ 24.74~~

It's All Too Much Workbook - by Peter Walsh (Paperback)

$ 16.38 ~~$ 16.71~~

Number of Pages: 240Genre: House + HomeSub-Genre: Sustainable LivingFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Lyons PressAge Range: AdultAuthor: Amy K FewellLanguage: English About the Book The Homesteader's Natural Chicken Keeping Handbook is the modern homesteader's guide to raising, feeding, breeding, selling, and enjoying the noblest animal on the farm--the chicken. From the rooster's crow in the morning, to the warm egg in the nesting box, chickens are the gateway livestock for almost every homesteader and backyard farm enthusiast. In this book, you'll learn everything you need to know about raising chickens naturally. Fewell guides you in: -understanding why chickens do what they do -creating your very own poultry or egg business -preventing and treating ailments with herbal remedies -setting up your property, coop, and brooder -hatching chicks -purchasing chickens properly -dishing up nine of her family's favorite recipes for frittatas, quiches, custards, pound cakes, and ice cream made with farm-fresh eggs. This is heritage chicken keeping skills 101, with a modern twist. Not only will you gain knowledge about naturally keeping chickens through every stage of their lives, but you'll fully embrace the joy and ease of raising all-natural chickens on your homestead. Book Synopsis The Homesteader's Natural Chicken Keeping Handbook is the modern homesteader's guide to raising, feeding, breeding, selling, and enjoying the noblest animal on the farm--the chicken. From the rooster's crow in the morning, to the warm egg in the nesting box, chickens are the gateway livestock for almost every homesteader and backyard farm enthusiast. In this book, you'll learn everything you need to know about raising chickens naturally. Fewell guides you in: -understanding why chickens do what they do -creating your very own poultry or egg business -preventing and treating ailments with herbal remedies -setting up your property, coop, and brooder -hatching chicks -purchasing chickens properly -cooking delicious recipes with your farm fresh eggs and poultry. This is heritage chicken keeping skills 101, with a modern twist. Not only will you gain knowledge about naturally keeping chickens through every stage of their lives, but you'll fully embrace the joy and ease of raising all-natural chickens on your homestead. About the Author Amy Fewell is the author of The Homesteader's Herbal Companion and founder of The Fewell Homestead blog and website (thefewellhomestead.com). She's a writer, photographer, and the mastermind behind the annual Homesteaders of America conference. She lives in Rixeyville, Virginia.

The Homesteader's Natural Chicken Keeping Handbook - by Amy K Fewell (Paperback)

$ 18.58 ~~$ 19.35~~

Number of Pages: 224Genre: GardeningSub-Genre: House Plants & IndoorFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Frances LincolnAge Range: AdultAuthor: Rose Ray & Caro Langton & Ro CoLanguage: English Book Synopsis Learn how to care for your succulents, cacti and air plants with this beautiful but practical guide to indoor plants. These gorgeous, fashionable plants are handsome, hardy and perfect for urban living and this comprehensive companion is all you need to learn how to nurture and enjoy them, as well as how to stylishly arrange them in your home. Explaining how to look after individual plants, running through the soil, watering, light, food and more, this stylish go-to guide also shows you how to take cuttings to share with friends, make gifts, terrariums and displays, and other ways to make these fantastic plants part of your life. Review Quotes "Tips on looking after specific species, as well as projects to help you display them at their best."--The Sunday Times'an inspiring, beautifully written and photographed book.'--Bodie & Fou blog'you'll fall head-over-heels for House of Plants'--Khoollect'This book is a comprehensive and straightforward companion, showing both the aspiring and experienced plant enthusiast how to nurture, share and enjoy these wonderful plants, as well as how to stylishly arrange them in the home, identifying the perfect plant for the perfect spot...the ideal book for every green-loving urbanite.'--Heart Home Magazine'What's lovely about this book is that it is not only a reference book, one that will always be a constant source of assistance, but it also has a genuine warmth in the writing and a sense of true creativity and love for what they do.'--91 Magazine"Caro Langton and Rose Ray have a business creating indoor plant instillations. They share ideas and growing advice in House of Plants."--The English Garden"From succulents to air plants and cacti, indoor plants make unusual yet beautiful additions to a living space. Caro Langton and Rose Ray share some simple projects to create stylish displays, and their tips on how to nurture and enjoy them." --Period Living"Two Hampstead based designers and indoor plant stylists share their knowledge of houseplants in the beautiful and comprehensive guide to caring for your leafy friends." --The Hampstead and Highgate Express About the Author Rose Ray and Caro Langton run a successful 'green interior' company called Ro Co, which is dedicated to transforming urban spaces with purifying tropical planting designs. They are the authors of the international hit, House of Plants, and the first indoor plant propagation handbook, Root Nurture Grow, both of which have been translated into multiple languages, continuing to help urbanites choose, nurture and style their cacti, succulents, air plants and tropical plants.

House of Plants - by Rose Ray & Caro Langton & Ro Co (Hardcover)

$ 27.20 ~~$ 28.04~~

Number of Pages: 112Genre: GardeningSub-Genre: House Plants & IndoorFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Cool Springs PressAge Range: AdultAuthor: Lisa Eldred SteinkopfLanguage: English About the Book "Houseplant Party introduces readers to the world of growing and decorating with houseplants through care tips and fun DIY houseplant projects"-- Book Synopsis Grow some of the world's most unique and beautiful houseplants with this one-of-a-kind guide. Plus, find DIY projects for using houseplants to kick up your decorating skills! Houseplants make epic house guests--they don't talk back, they're 100% no drama, they're exceptional listeners, and they help beautify your bedroom and calm your senses. Plus, houseplants are fun to nurture and care for. In Houseplant Party, you'll discover dozens of amazing, easy-to-care-for houseplants that are a perfect fit for your desk, windowsill, bedside table, or bathroom vanity. From peace lilies and ponytail palms to fairy washboards, air plants, and Venus fly traps, author and houseplant guru Lisa Eldred Steinkopf has your back with easy-to-follow houseplant advice and insight. But, Houseplant Party isn't just about taking care of plants. It's also about decorating with plants. Get step-by-step plans for making: A creative test tube wall planterA knotted plant hanger using recycled fabric or an old t-shirtA stress-reducing succulent Zen garden for your favorite relaxation spotA bedside aquatic garden with a Japanese moss ballA macrame hanger to display your favorite vining houseplantA wooden trellis to train climbing plants to grow on your wall and ceilingA trio of shadow boxes to display an air plant collectionA beautifully trained and pruned bonsai plant Join the Houseplant Party and decorate your world with green! Review Quotes "The book is beautifully illustrated, and all the instructions are easy to follow."--Mary Schier, NorthernGardener.org"...I just love all the easy-to-follow houseplant projects and insight, as well as the crisp bright photos included on every page."--Ciao! Newport Beach"I would recommend this book to any houseplant lover, regardless of skill level or plant-owning experience."--Washington Gardener About the Author Lisa Eldred Steinkopf is The Houseplant Guru, who features all things houseplants on her blog, thehouseplantguru.com. She is the author of Houseplants and Grow in the Dark and has written for HGTVgardens.com, Real Simple magazine, Michigan Gardener Magazine, the houseplant section of Allan Armitage's Greatest Perennials and Annuals app, and Michigan Gardening Magazine, where she writes a monthly column. She worked for more than a decade at Steinkopf Nursery as the Annuals and Houseplants Manager, and has been interviewed online, in print, and on TV about houseplants. She harbors well over 1,000 houseplants in her home.

Houseplant Party - by Lisa Eldred Steinkopf (Hardcover)

$ 12.05 ~~$ 12.42~~

Number of Pages: 192Genre: House + HomeSub-Genre: Cleaning, Caretaking & OrganizingFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Gallery BooksAge Range: AdultAuthor: Linda CobbLanguage: English Book Synopsis The Queen provides a complete stain removal guide--and ransacks your cupboard for amazing, inexpensive spot removers including lemon juice, meat tenderizer, WD-40, lubricant, salt, shaving cream...and more! Whether you turn around family-sized wash loads seven days a week, air your dirty laundry at the local laundromat, or are among the seriously "laundry challenged," consult the Queen for no-nonsense advice--and fabulous results! Down with laundry drudgery! Let the Queen of Clean(R) make wash day loads of fun! Once upon a time, in a world fraught with shrinking jeans, dry-cleaning debacles, and endangered delicates, laundry was a dreaded chore. Then one happy day, the Queen of Clean(R) put an end to the vicious washand-dry cycle--with her all-new collection of ingenious tips and natural solutions for stress-free washing, ironing, sorting, and stain-busting! Let the Queen show you how to: -sort laundry like a pro -remove spots, stains, scorch marks, and odors -soften hard water-and save clothes from a dull, gray fate -make your own fabric softener sheets in a snap -say good-bye to pink socks, with a foolproof colorfastness test -line-dry clothes without hanger lumps or clothespin marks -decipher those fabric care symbols on clothing tags -get the scoop on home dry-cleaning kits -discover the secrets to lint-free drying-and quick fixes for when tissues, crayons, and other foreign bodies take a spin in the dryer Review Quotes Cathy Blythe Host, Problems & Solutions, KFOR Radio, Lincoln, Nebraska I am a huge fan of Linda Cobb, the absolutely undisputed Queen of Clean(R). Our listeners love her terrific advice -- and you will too! As a matter of fact, after reading this book, you may even look forward to doing your next load of laundry!People Magazine Linda Cobb, the self-styled Queen of Clean(R), sweeps into the big time with spotless timing for a book on dirt....Talking Dirty with the Queen of Clean(R)...has certainly cleaned up.Jana Bommersbach author, TV commentator, and Phoenix Magazine columnist It is comforting and refreshing to know that for once -- not in our state capitals nor in Washington, D.C., not in Hollywood, nor in the boardrooms of large corporations -- dirt is being wiped out. Thank you, Queen of Clean(R).Scott Pasmore News Anchor, Good Morning Arizona Lipstick on my collar, ring around the collar? Are you kidding! Since talking with the Queen of Clean(R) my life has never been so clean!New York Post There's no stain Linda Cobb can't tame.The Arizona Republic There isn't any stain or cleaning problem for which Cobb doesn't have a solution....The Herald (Seattle) No stain has beaten Cobb yet, and she has tried and tested almost everything......

Talking Dirty Laundry with the Queen of Clean - by Linda Cobb (Paperback)

$ 8.70 ~~$ 8.79~~

Dimensions (Overall): 7.1 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)Weight: .5 PoundsNumber of Pages: 111Genre: Travel, House + Home, ReferenceSub-Genre: TravelFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Random House IncAuthor: Hitha PalepuAge Range: AdultLanguage: English & bull; Learn how to determine if clothing deserves a place in your suitcase & bull; Lays out which items should be folded or rolled for maximum use of space & bull; Learn to edit down your beauty routine to look great while traveling & bull; Includes trip packing planning sheets so you never forget an essential item Book Synopsis It's time to pack perfect. Every trip, every time. Your journey starts here. When you travel, the journey is just as important as the destination--and packing is the first step. In How to Pack, Hitha Palepu, a former consultant who has traveled more than 500,000 cumulative miles around the world, shows that what and how you pack are who you are. Confidence and comfort inspire success upon arrival, whether you're exploring a new city, hoping to nail a job interview, or relaxing on a beach. In How to Pack, you'll learn about: - Power Pieces vs. Fantasy Pieces: How clothing earns its place in your suitcase- The Accessory Math Secret: The precise formula for all you need to finish off your outfits- Folding versus Rolling: What's right for which items - Globetrotter Gorgeous: Editing your beauty routine while still looking great - The Packing Timeline: How to avoid "I'm forgetting something" syndrome- Pack Perfect Lists: Samples and blanks for any kind of trip Review Quotes If you have the time to invest in following Palepu's tips for packing smarter, do it, do it, do it. --People.com About The Author Hitha Palepu is an entrepreneur and a writer with extensive global experience in the life sciences, travel, and technology fields. She is the founder of Hitha On The Go, a lifestyle website founded in 2009 focused on helping women live their best lives. Hitha currently serves as the cofounder and chief operating officer of Bridge2Act, a start-up technology company enabling charitable giving in a rapid, easy, and more informed manner. The company launched NO.GIFTS, a platform for people to "gift" their special days to amazing causes. Prior to founding Bridge2Act, Hitha served as vice president, Business Development, for SciDose, a research-focused pharmaceutical company specializing in developing enhanced formulations for existing oncology and hospital injectable products. She was responsible for worldwide licensing of the SciDose portfolio and closed numerous deals totaling over $300 million in several diverse geographic areas. Hitha graduated from the University of Washington with degrees in biochemistry and history. She lives in New York with her husband and son.

How to Pack : Travel Smart for Any Trip (Hardcover) (Hitha Palepu)

$ 14.94 ~~$ 15.40~~

Naturalistic Planting Design - by Nigel Dunnett (Hardcover)

$ 40.42 ~~$ 41.24~~

Number of Pages: 112Genre: GardeningSub-Genre: Essays & NarrativesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Dover PublicationsAge Range: AdultAuthor: Karel CapekLanguage: English About the Book A lighthearted mock-treatise reflects upon the pains and rewards of tending a small garden plot. This very entertaining volume with its delightfully humorous pictures should be read by all gardeners. -- Nature. Book Synopsis This very entertaining volume with its delightfully humorous pictures should be read by all gardeners. -- NatureMr. Čapek writes with sympathy, understanding, and humor. -- The New York TimesHas a mellowness and a charm that give it a high place in the humorous literature of gardening ... will delight the amateur gardener, and indeed everyone else. -- Saturday ReviewThe creator of this book is best known internationally as the author of R.U.R., the science-fiction play that introduced the term robot to the world. Karel Čapek's satiric gifts take a different turn in this impishly comic book, which recounts the trials, labors, joys, and meditations of the amateur gardener.Rather than a how-to book, Čapek's volume offers a lighthearted mock-treatise on the pains and rewards of tending a small and resistant garden plot. From January to December, the author and his brother, illustrator Josef Čapek, trace the vagaries of the amateur horticulturist's year, with brief side notes on seeds, the soil, plants, the beauties of autumn, and other aspects of gardening. Fifty-nine delightful drawings complement this book, which will amuse readers with and without green thumbs. About the Author Czech writer Karel Čapek (1890-1938) is best known as the author of R.U.R., the play that coined the term robot and a seminal work of science fiction. Ardently opposed to fascism and communism, Čapek was an active journalist as well as a versatile writer whose works encompassed novels, modern fairy tales, detective stories, and translations of French poetry.Poet and painter Josef Čapek (1887-1945) frequently collaborated with his brother Karel in the writing of plays and short stories. Upon Germany's 1939 invasion of Czechoslovakia, his outspoken opposition to Nazism led to his arrest and imprisonment, and he died within days of the liberation of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.

The Gardener's Year - by Karel Capek (Paperback)

$ 10.88 ~~$ 10.99~~

Number of Pages: 216Genre: House + HomeSub-Genre: Small SpacesFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Running Press AdultAge Range: AdultAuthor: Natasha LawyerLanguage: English About the Book "Find inspiration and step-by-step instructions in Tin Can Homestead, the ultimate guide to living small in your own Airstream paradise"--Back cover. Book Synopsis DIY enthusiasts, tiny house-lovers, and van-lifers will find inspiration and step-by-step instructions in Tin Can Homestead, the ultimate resource for living small in your own Airstream paradise. The Airstream trailer is the ultimate symbol of vintage wanderlust-and the classic touring vehicle's resurgent popularity has dovetailed with the tiny house movement, resonating with design-minded individuals looking to live small. Tin Can Homestead, based on the popular Instagram of the same name, is the ultimate resource for these would-be DIY-ers, and the perfect coffee-table addition for anyone looking for streamlined, modern lifestyle inspiration. Part practical how-to, part lushly illustrated design inspiration, Tin Can Homestead follows the story of one couple as they build themselves a new life in an old Airstream. Through personal stories and down-and-dirty checklists, this book guides readers through all stages of creating their own Airstream homes-from buying a trailer to plumbing and electrical work. With a hip, bohemian aesthetic and a fresh authorial voice, the authors pair their DIY knowledge with lifestyle advice-including dÃ(c)r, design, and entertaining-and abundant illustrations, from in-process photographs to hand-drawn illustrations. About the Author Natasha Lawyer is an illustrator by trade and brings her skills as a former designer at Anthropolgie to their airstream project. She grew up woodworking with her dad and has worked as an apprentice electrician. Natasha has always had a love of beauty and is the designer and builder behind the airstream. Brett Bashaw works with special needs students and is currently pursuing a university degree in social work. A born dreamer, he has has been expanding his building skills throughout their airstream process. Natasha and Brett live with their two tiny Yorkies, and are currently building a farmhouse and pottery studio in the Vermont woods. Visit them on Instagram @tincanhomestead.

Tin Can Homestead - by Natasha Lawyer (Hardcover)

$ 26.64 ~~$ 28.04~~

The Little Book of Roses - by Michel Beauvais (Hardcover)

$ 17.76 ~~$ 18.69~~

Dimensions (Overall): 11.27 Inches (H) x 9.5 Inches (W) x 1.11 Inches (D)Weight: 3.56 PoundsNumber of Pages: 288Genre: House + HomeSub-Genre: Decorating & FurnishingsFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Random House Publishing GroupAuthor: Nate BerkusAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book A gorgeous, illustrated book designed to inspire readers to create a home that is full of things that are meaningful and reflect personalities--by the design expert who rose to fame on the "Oprah Winfrey Show" and through his own daytime talk show. Book Synopsis Does your home tell the story of who you are? In The Things That Matter, Nate Berkus shares intimate stories from his life, introduces us to people who influenced him and helped him forge his sense of style, and opens up about the remarkable experiences that have left him forever changed, all of which find expression in how he lives today. From his most cherished flea market finds, to his beloved books and photos, to the many extraordinary mementos he's collected in his travels, every piece defines who he's become and what endures in his world. Berkus invites readers into his own home as well as into twelve others, including a sleek steel-and-glass high-rise that soars above Chicago, a rustic cottage in the Hudson Valley, an ultra-chic atelier that maximizes every inch of space, a Greenwich Village townhouse that holds multiple art collections, and a study in meaningful minimalism in Marfa, Texas. The distinctive interiors beautifully displayed in this book offer revealing portraits of their owners' lives and the inspiring choices that have made them who they are today. The Things That Matter convincingly lays out Nate Berkus's philosophy that things do matter. Our homes tell our stories, they reflect the places we've been and the people we've loved along the way--and there can be no more beautiful design for living than that. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE SEATTLE TIMES About The Author Nate Berkus is founder of the interior design firm Nate Berkus Associates. For two years he was the host of The Nate Berkus Show, an Emmy Award-winning, nationally syndicated daytime talk show. His work has appeared in Elle Decor, O: The Oprah Magazine, InStyle, The New York Times, Vanity Fair, and House Beautiful. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller Home Rules. He lives in New York City. Roger Davies arrived in New York at the age of twenty-two, after studying photography and film in England. His work has taken him around the world and inside some of the most amazing interiors imaginable. His photographs have graced the pages of Architectural Digest, AD (France), Conde Nast Traveler, Harpers Bazaar UK, and Elle Decor. He lives in Laurel Canyon, California, with his wife and son.

The Things That Matter (Hardcover) by Nate Berkus

$ 22.95 ~~$ 23.91~~

A Beautiful Obsession - by Jimi Blake & Noel Kingsbury (Hardcover)

$ 41.37 ~~$ 41.79~~

Number of Pages: 448Genre: GardeningSub-Genre: ReferenceFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Dover PublicationsAge Range: AdultAuthor: A W SmithLanguage: English About the Book First compact dictionary to combine definitions of botanical names in general usage with derivation, facts, and lore, plus guides to pronunciation. Index provides cross-reference of 1,800 common plant names to corresponding botanical ones. Book Synopsis Literally hundreds of thousand of plants have been given botanical names. Of this huge number very few have English names, and these have become established more by use than by anything else. Thus, there has long been a need for a comprehensive guide to plant nomenclature and the standard classification system in the plant world. This is that book. Here is the first compact dictionary that combines definitions of botanical names in general usage, with information on their derivation and guides to pronunciation. For the vast number of horticulturalists, gardeners, and plant lovers interested in the origin and derivation of plant names, this book will be an invaluable reference. Generic and specific names are listed in alphabetical order, and for each name the author, a noted botanical expert, identifies the root words in Greek and Latin, gives the accepted definition derived from them, and indicates the preferred English pronunciation. In numerous instances he offers interesting historical information or anecdotes about plants and their introduction to gardens. An especially useful feature of this work is a monumental index, which provides a cross-reference from some 1,800 common plant names to corresponding botanical ones. For the specialist, the thoroughness and authoritativeness of this book make it an indispensable resource. The layperson will appreciate its convenience, usefulness, and reliability in identifying and classifying plants, as well as its abundance of interesting facts and lore -- all leavened with touches of humor. From the Back Cover Literally hundreds of thousand of plants have been given botanical names. Of this huge number very few have English names, and these have become established more by use than by anything else. Thus, there has long been a need for a comprehensive guide to plant nomenclature and the standard classification system in the plant world. This is that book. Here is the first compact dictionary that combines definitions of botanical names in general usage, with information on their derivation and guides to pronunciation. For the vast number of horticulturalists, gardeners, and plant lovers interested in the origin and derivation of plant names, this book will be an invaluable reference. Generic and specific names are listed in alphabetical order, and for each name the author, a noted botanical expert, identifies the root words in Greek and Latin, gives the accepted definition derived from them, and indicates the preferred English pronunciation. In numerous instances he offers interesting historical information or anecdotes about plants and their introduction to gardens. An especially useful feature of this work is a monumental index, which provides a cross-reference from some 1,800 common plant names to corresponding botanical ones. For the specialist, the thoroughness and authoritativeness of this book make it an indispensable resource. The layperson will appreciate its convenience, usefulness, and reliability in identifying and classifying plants, as well as its abundance of interesting facts and lore--all leavened with touches of humor.

A Gardener's Handbook of Plant Names - by A W Smith (Paperback)

$ 19.39 ~~$ 19.79~~

Herb Gardening - (Countryman Know How) by Melissa Melton Snyder (Paperback)

$ 13.72 ~~$ 14.29~~

Gardening for Geeks - by Christy Wilhelmi (Paperback)

$ 18.89 ~~$ 19.68~~

Number of Pages: 256Genre: GardeningSub-Genre: FlowersFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Yale University PressAge Range: AdultBook theme: RosesAuthor: Peter E Kukielski & Charles PhillipsLanguage: English About the Book A beautifully illustrated and unique history of the "queen of flowers" in art, medicine, cuisine, and more Book Synopsis A beautifully illustrated and unique history of the rose--the "queen of flowers"--in art, medicine, cuisine, and more "The social, cultural and horticultural history of the rose is entertainingly and thoughtfully displayed."--Garden News "I would recommend Rosa as a gift for anyone who loves flowers, although once purchased you would find it hard to pass on!"--Judith Blacklock, Flora Magazine Few flowers have quite the same allure or as significant a place in history as the rose. A symbol of love, power, royalty, beauty, and joy, the rose has played many roles, both literal and symbolic, in poetry, art, literature, music, fashion, medicine, perfume, decoration, cuisine, and more. In this beautifully illustrated guide, award-winning horticulturist Peter E. Kukielski and his coauthor, Charles Phillips, tell the fascinating and many-layered history of this "queen of flowers." The book explores many stories from the long association of roses with human societies, from their first cultivation--likely in China some five thousand years ago--to their modern genetic cultivars. It shows how roses have been prominent across time and many cultures, including ancient Greece and Rome, Christianity, Islam, and Sufism. The book, with more than 140 color illustrations, offers a unique look at the essential contributions that roses have made throughout human history. Review Quotes "Rosa would be an outstanding gift all by itself -- graced with more than 140 color illustrations (historical and recent) and richly packed with rose lore of every kind."--William Scheick, Texas Gardener's Seeds "Rosa: The Story of the Rose (with its 140 beautiful illustrations), by Peter E. Kukielski, is a gem. I love roses, and Kukielski has given me an even greater understanding of their history and beauty."--Pat Leuchtman, Commonweeder.com "Kukielski is the horticulturalist who famously curated the award-winning Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden at the New York Botanical Garden from 2006 to 2014. He is the summa cum laude of this queen of the flowers and its deep history and lore. And this book--heavy to hold in your lap, with its thick, rich pages, gorgeously produced by Yale University Press--is a coffee-table keeper."--Beth Py-Lieberman, Washington Gardener "An inspiring, beautifully illustrated book."--Triangle Gardener "A stunner."--Tom Atwell, Portland Press Herald "The authors present the most comprehensive exploration of the evolution, development, impact and importance of roses from antiquity to present times that I have ever found."--Gaye Hammond, Past President of the Houston Rose Society "Rosa emphasizes the wonder of the rose by tracing the many ways it has shaped cultures around the world. It is wonderfully and richly illustrated."--Michael Marriott, Senior Rosarian at David Austin Roses, and Rose Garden Designer "Rich in fascinating cultural history, Rosa takes us on a joyous visual romp through the stories and symbolism of the most iconic of all garden flowers."--Peter Crane, author of Ginkgo: The Tree that Time Forgot About the Author Peter E. Kukielski is an acclaimed horticulturalist who was curator of the award-winning Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden at the New York Botanical Garden from 2006 to 2014. He lives in Portland, ME. Charles Phillips is a writer and editor with more than 30 years' experience. He lives in London, England.

Rosa - by Peter E Kukielski & Charles Phillips (Hardcover)

$ 19.20 ~~$ 19.79~~

Number of Pages: 184Genre: House + HomeSub-Genre: Do-It-YourselfFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Skyhorse PublishingAge Range: AdultBook theme: CarpentryAuthor: Carrie SpaldingLanguage: English About the Book "Personalize your indoor and outdoor spaces with beautiful, rustic, reclaimed wood pieces. Want to make a statement in your home? Look no further than the humble yet versatile wood plank. Reclaim, recycle, and repurpose wood planks to create unique, stylish home dï¿½ecor pieces that are guaranteed to bring warmth and beauty into your living spaces--all on a budget. Featuring thirty DIY tutorials for both indoors and outdoors, Wood Plank Projects includes simple beginner projects that will be ready in an hour, as well as larger and more impressive pieces--with step-by-step instructions and beautiful photographs. Find projects for every room in the house, from rustic photo frames and farmhouse clocks to outdoor benches and reclaimed tabletops"-- Book Synopsis Personalize your indoor and outdoor spaces with beautiful, rustic, reclaimed wood pieces. Want to make a statement in your home? Look no further than the humble yet versatile wood plank! Reclaim, recycle, and repurpose wood planks to create unique, stylish home dï¿½cor pieces that are guaranteed to bring warmth and beauty into your living spaces--all on a budget! Featuring thirty DIY tutorials for both indoors and outdoors, Wood Plank Projects includes simple beginner projects that will be ready in an hour, as well as larger and more impressive pieces--with step-by-step instructions and beautiful photographs. Find projects for every room in the house, from rustic photo frames and farmhouse clocks to outdoor benches and reclaimed tabletops. Learn to make: Colorful Vintage SignWeathered Wood Plank WallScrap Wood Sunburst MirrorCurvy Wooden HeadboardWood Plank Garden Planter BoxModern Farmhouse Barn DoorAnd more!You'll also find tips for choosing the right wood, finding inexpensive reclaimed materials, and using paint and stain to give new wood a weathered look or a perfect finish. Be inspired and create your own beautiful, handmade wood plank dï¿½cor! About the Author Carrie Spalding discovered the power of DIY when she moved into a 1970s brick ranch in massive need of updating, which she transformed into a beautiful haven for her family. She shares her DIY adventures and triumphs on her blog LovelyEtc.com. When she's not busy building, painting, or plotting her next project, she's usually cleaning up an epic mess created by one of her three boys. Carrie lives in Roanoke, Virginia.

Wood Plank Projects - by Carrie Spalding (Paperback)

$ 14.14 ~~$ 14.73~~

Cada Cosa En Su Lugar - by Clea Shearer (Paperback)

$ 23.46 ~~$ 24.19~~

An Edited Life - by Anna Newton (Hardcover)

$ 11.97 ~~$ 12.09~~

Number of Pages: 192Genre: GardeningSub-Genre: LandscapeFormat: HardcoverPublisher: St. Lynn's PressAge Range: AdultAuthor: Kerry Ann MendezLanguage: English About the Book "Simplify your outdoor space with smart design solutions and plant choices"--Cover. Book Synopsis Today, the reality of a "bigger is better" garden no longer holds the same allure as a "small is beautiful" one. We're busy, we're aging, and the demands of the garden can feel overwhelming. What to do? Make smarter use of the space we have and the plants we select, says garden expert Kerry Ann Mendez. In The Right-Size Flower Garden, she shares her successful recipe for having a garden we can manage and love again...the right-size, low maintenance, drought tolerant garden. The goal is ditching 50% of the work by choosing high-value plants and making simple design changes. You'll learn which plants to switch out, which ones aren't worth the effort, and which tools and practices will take the "chore" out of gardening. The Right-Size Flower Garden is filled with beautiful full-color photos, practical tips, "plant this not that" lists, and valuable shortcuts to success. Review Quotes It's the right idea at the right time for boomers and others who still love to garden - or spend time outdoors - but don't have the time (or healthy backs) to keep up their former hectic pace.--Debbie Arrington "Right-size your garden for ease of care"The book, The Right-Size Flower Garden, provides excellent suggestions to simplify the garden by selecting the right plants and using a few smart gardening techniques.--Sue Kittek "Tips for getting seedlings to thrive"The pretty pictures we're used to are here in Mendez' book, including befores-and-afters of her own right-sized perennial beds. She also suggests plants for easy care or best use of small space as well as fussy, time-sucking plants to avoid. But if you're wondering how to simplify and where to begin, Mendez will talk you through it like a kind friend. And that, as La Martha might say, is a good thing.--Helen & Sarah Battersby "Book Review: Three books for small-space gardeners"The Right-size Flower Garden isn't an encyclopedia of plants for a low-maintenance garden. It's a hand-holding workbook that encourages over-gardeners to prune, pluck and otherwise eliminate the most likely culprits that enslave us.--Jean Starr "Cure for Over-gardening: The Right-size Flower Garden"The Right-Size Flower Garden by Kerry Ann Mendez (St. Lynn's Press) is liberating. Many of us want gorgeous landscaping, bountiful veggie gardens and yards that make our neighbors jealous. Often we spend an extraordinary amount of time and money to obtain those results. When we fall short, we become disappointed and the yard doesn't look its best. (We have all said, That used to be a great yard until the new people moved in.) Mendez suggests admitting you may not have the desire or energy to maintain the garden you think you should have.--Jill Sell "Read Now. Plant Later. New spring books provide plenty of inspiration for homeowners' gardens."The Right-Size Flower Garden: Simplify Your Outdoor Space with Smart Design Solutions and Plant Choices (St. Lynn's Press) is a guide for garden enthusiasts and plantaholics who find they have more than they can handle in their landscapes. The culprit, typically, is overplanting, choosing the wrong plants -- or simply the advance of time.--Kari Richardson "'Right-Size Flower Garden' helps gardeners downsize tasks, cultivate joy"

The Right-Size Flower Garden - by Kerry Ann Mendez (Hardcover)

$ 15.30 ~~$ 15.61~~

Number of Pages: 332Genre: House + HomeSub-Genre: Sustainable LivingFormat: PaperbackPublisher: 1779671 Alberta Inc.Age Range: AdultAuthor: Ken KroesLanguage: English About the Book Can governments and corporations save the planet? I think they need help! This book is packed with actions for us to do. Right now, we do not need to agree on the causes of the issues or the long term solutions. But by living a bit more sustainably, it will buy more time for us to get things right. Book Synopsis Feasible Planet is a Indie B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree !!Are we doing enough? Are you concerned about the state of our planet and hope that governments and corporations will find a sustainable way for us to live? If you do not think about it too hard, that may work, but will it? Left on their own, with drivers of popularity and profits, I am not too convinced that it will. The missing part of this equation is you and me. Individuals who believe that corporations and governments can do better. Individuals who believe that through action, we can buy a bit more time to develop and implement solutions to our critical issues.Did I hear a groan out there when you read the word 'actions'? Do not worry! Most of the actions that I am referring to will not only help save the planet, but will benefit you right away through saving money, time, better health, and having a happier life in general.Sustainability goes beyond controlling our consumption and pollution. There are key social, political, and economic areas that need to be addressed as well, and there are several steps that individuals can take to help in these areas.For those of you who feel we could do more, this book is for you and is loaded with actionable activities, the reasons for doing them, and explores why we are not doing them already.Every journey starts with a first step. Hopefully this book will lead to those first sustainable steps and that will change the world. Review Quotes B.R.A.G Medallion Honoree !!We are proud to announce that FEASIBLE PLANET - A guide to more sustainable living by Ken Kroes is a B.R.A.G.Medallion Honoree. This tells readers that this book is well worth their time and money! - indieBRAG"I absolutely cannot recommend this book enough, to literally ANYONE who is willing to take the time to look through it. It is only the rare occasion that I review indie books, but I can say, without the slightest reservation, that this book is the best indie book I've ever read. The best I've ever reviewed. Perhaps the most important book I WILL review!" - Amazon top 500 reviewer

Feasible Planet - by Ken Kroes (Paperback)

$ 16.71 ~~$ 17.59~~

The Story of Tools - by Hole & Corner (Hardcover)

$ 18.59 ~~$ 19.57~~

Number of Pages: 416Genre: GardeningSub-Genre: Garden DesignFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Timber Press (OR)Age Range: AdultAuthor: Christopher WoodsLanguage: English About the Book This sumptuously illustrated survey from the venerable garden-world authority, Christopher Woods, is the perfect armchair travel guide to 50 of the most innovative modern gardens from around the world. Book Synopsis "An extraordinary collection of 21st-century gardens that will arouse wanderlust... Whether you are a garden globetrotter or an armchair explorer, this book is definitely one to add to your collection." --Gardens Illustrated A steep hillside oasis in Singapore, a garden distinguished by shape and light in Marrakech, a haunting tree museum in Switzerland--these are just a few of the extraordinary outdoor havens visited in Gardenlust. In this sumptuous global tour of modern gardens, intrepid plant expert Christopher Woods spotlights 50 gardens that push boundaries and define natural beauty in significant ways. Featuring both private and public gardens, this journey makes its way from the Americas and Europe to Australia and New Zealand, with stops in Asia, Africa, and the Arabian Peninsula. Along the way, you'll learn about the people, plants, and stories that make these iconic gardens so lust-worthy. As inspiring as it is insightful, Gardenlust will delight your passion for garden inspiration--and the many places it grows. Review Quotes "Beautiful colored photographs. . . . the variety of designs is impressive." --Booklist "Woods's broad outlook is refreshing. . . . this title features many large, jaw-dropping photos of each garden accompanied by descriptive essays that discuss thoughtfully cogently, and often humorously the recurring themes. . . . Highly recommended for anyone interested in modern gardens, garden design, or garden travel." --Library Journal "To be passionate about gardens but have wanderlust seems like a curse of mythological proportion. It might turn you into a plant explorer, a landscape photographer or, if you are Christopher Woods, into a horticultural sojourner and writer." --Washington Post "An extraordinary collection of 21st-century gardens that will arouse the wanderlust in anyone keen on contemporary landscape design. . . . It would be hard to pick out the star turns from this line-up of brilliant botanical hot spots as they are all so inspiring. . . . The quality of the photography in this book is exquisite, and the images are plentiful. Whether you are a garden globetrotter or an armchair explorer, this book is definitely one to add to your collection." --Gardens Illustrated "A seductive new title. . . . Regardless of which gardens inspire the most awe in any individual reader, most if not all will feel the tug of wanderlust and the gardenlust to explore many of these new and beautiful landscapes." --NYBG's Plant Talk "Author Chris Woods worked in top British gardens before moving to the States, where he transformed Chanticleer, and in his safe hands we are transported to these special places to discover what makes them notable. . . . His enthusiasm and warmth carry the reader along and make this the perfect gift for people who love real or armchair garden visiting, at home and abroad." --The Telegraph "Gardenlust transcends the sameness that often afflicts garden compendiums. Concise but engaging descriptions. . . gorgeous photographs . . . evoke a visceral feeling of being in each garden. . . . Occasionally, I find a book that expands or alters the way I look at the world--an experience akin to discovering a new color. Gardenlust is such a book. . . it artfully promulgates the fact that the garden, in all its myriad forms, is truly a thread of connection between all people." --The American Gardener "Gardenlust looks at the best 21st century gardens in the world." --San Francisco Chronicle "You'll be ready to travel when you pick up Gardenlust by British plant expert Christopher Woods. . . . Every designer, everyone who loves gardens and plants will want a copy of this book. It's the first real comprehensive survey of fabulous 21st century gardens." --Garden Design Online "Woods is uniquely qualified to write a book of such a daunting global scope. . . . a long love letter to the planet and its people, particularly gardeners who have created beauty and devoted their lives to helping others see that beauty." --Mother Nature Network "I can't think of a more fitting title for this handsome coffee table book. . . . He held my attention with his thoughtful approach to the perplexing issues of plant diversity, globalization, nativity and urbanization. . . . As I closed the book, I had the sensation that I had traveled to see amazing gardens. What an incredible journey." --The Oregonian "Gardenlust reads like the most luscious travel brochure ever...as inspiring as it is insightful, you'll discover ideas for your own garden...and maybe your next travel destination."--The Gardener About the Author Christopher Woods began his gardening life at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew. He was director and chief designer of Chanticleer, transforming it into one of America's most exuberant, romantic, and flamboyant gardens and made it renowned for creative and innovative techniques. He has served as vice president for horticulture at the Santa Barbara Botanical Garden; director of the Van Dusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver, Canada; executive director of the Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden; and director of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's Meadowbrook Farm.

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Number of Pages: 256Genre: House + HomeSub-Genre: Decorating & FurnishingsFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Rizzoli International PublicationsAge Range: AdultAuthor: Jeff AndrewsLanguage: English Book Synopsis Interior designer Jeff Andrews reveals his decorating secrets in a refreshing, youthful, and livable take on what glamour today can be. Kourtney Kardashian. Kris Jenner. Kaley Cuoco. These Hollywood stars and more have turned to Jeff Andrews to deliver his trademark high style to their homes. In his first book, Jeff Andrews guides us through the bold spaces he has created for his celebrity clients, while sharing his philosophy on design, exploring topics such as creating a vision and keeping unexpected choices elegant and cohesive; cultivating cinematic style with sweeping staircases and a feeling of extravagance, while never insisting on buttoned-up formality. Throughout, Andrews reminds us that interiors must be balanced--whether it's making sure that even the most sophisticated house has a sense of welcome, or adding an element of rusticity, like grasscloth walls, to an otherwise sleek modern space. Captivating light fixtures, luxe-yet-comfortable furniture, and carefully curated collections come together for a modern take on old Hollywood glamour that will inspire and instruct. Colorful and fun, this is a sourcebook of cool California living at its best. Review Quotes In his first book, Andrews goes deep into his design process for each project, even spilling the details on working with celebrities like Kourtney Kardashian, her mother, Kris Jenner, and Kaley Cuoco. --BUSINESS OF HOME We can't wait to get our hands on a copy of The New Glamour: Interiors With Star Quality, Jeff Andrews' first book that takes us deep inside the homes he designed for the Hollywood elite.--CALIFORNIA HOMES & DESIGN In his first book, The New Glamour: Interiors with Star Quality, the Los Angeles-based designer shares his philosophy and practical advice on how to create rooms that blend high drama with soothing comfort. --DERING HALL Los Angeles designer Jeff Andrews's new monograph, The New Glamour, comes with a subtitle - Interiors with Star Quality - that is as literal as it gets. The dining room gracing the cover, with its limestone mantel and muted palette, belies the bold, operatic spaces within. -- ELLE DECOR The New Glamour: Interiors with Start Quality chronicles the highly tailored homes he has devised for boldface names, among them Kourtney Kardashian, Kris Jenner, and Kaley Cuoco (who adores him so much, she wrote the foreword). -- HOUSE BEAUTIFUL Now, in his first book, The New Glamour: Interiors with Star Quality, Andrews is sharing a peek inside some of his most elegant, awe-inspring and never-seen-before projects. -- INTERIORS CALIFORNIA About the Author Internationally celebrated interior designer Jeff Andrews creates sophisticated yet livable interiors for families and celebrities alike. His work has been featured in top shelter magazines around the globe, including Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, Veranda, and House Beautiful. Jeff has a furniture line with A. Rudin, a wallpaper line with Astek Wallcoverings, a wood surfaces collaboration with Jamie Beckwith, and a rug collection with Mansour. He has received numerous awards from California Home + Design for his work, as well as the Hue Award from Benjamin Moore. Kaley Cuoco is an American actress who stars on The Big Bang Theory as well as the founder of Yes, Norman Productions.

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