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Mediterranean garrigue landscapes are extraordinarily beautiful: alternating mounds of silver and green, textured leaves, flashes of colour and int...

Twenty years ago, Dan Pearson was invited to make a garden at the 240-hectare Tokachi Millennium Forest in Hokkaido, Japan. Part of the intention w...

A scythe is one of the most elegant and efficient hand tools available. It is ideal for harvesting many types of crops and is quieter and pleasante...

Celebrated plantsman Roy Lancaster's birth on 5th December 1937 was the start of something big for plants and horticulture. His chance find of a Me...

Get ready for the shocking truth about botanical sex. Who knew that bee orchids trick insects into having sex with them, avocado flowers are female...

Whether starting from scratch with a new garden or redeveloping an existing one the Complete New Zealand Gardener will guide you through the major ...

For centuries, our inherent alienation from nature has prevented us from truly understanding the potential of plants as more than simple materials ...

Jam-packed full of inspiration and practical information, this all-new edition will be a homeowner's first step in turning their dream kitchen into...

Interior designer Nancy Braithwaite's long-awaited first book is a striking tutorial in the power of simplicity in design. In the world of interior...

A modern approach to traditional Japanese floral design. Award-winning flower designer Shinichi Nagatsuka explains how anyone can create beautiful ...

In Full Flower catalogues the works and styles of over twenty of the biggest names across the U.S. working in the new wave of floral design. This v...

An invitation into the evocative, human-scaled, and artful interiors designed by Wright. Frank Lloyd Wright: The Rooms presents the warm interior s...

As the modern world changes and evolves, so does the modern lifestyle. Our levels of home comfort, desires, and overall life satisfactions are bein...

The first book to survey the work of this iconic designer, known for her serene "new American classic" look. One of today's most influential design...

**Winner of the American Horticultural Society Book Award** Japanese gardens are rooted in two traditions: an ancient one in which patches of grave...

Best-selling A-list designer Kasler (AD 100 and Elle Decor) is known for rooms with a foundation in tradition, pretty palettes, and timeless sophis...

As the line between indoor and outdoor living spaces continues to blur, creating greater fluidity and a feeling of openness, homeowners are eager t...

Wouldn't it be amazing if we could knock on the most talented people's doors and prowl through their homes for inspiration? Chosen and curated by L...

Who hasn't had that feeling that something needs to change ASAP? And by something we mean nothing less than our daily environment, the space immedi...

Cities are fascinating places that attract growing numbers of people every year. They offer seemingly unlimited opportunities and a vibrant cultura...

In this handsomely illustrated paeon to New York City s mayoral residence, author Ellen Stern charts the history of Gracie Mansion from its constru...

The Eight Immortals, the five eleents, the dragon and the phoenix, yin and yang - presentations of these important cultural symbols ar pervasive in...

The beneficial effects of plants on memory, mind and mood are now more widely understood. Classic examples include St John's wort for depression, l...

Adored for their charming shapes and colors, respected for their resilience and adaptability, and just plain fun to have around - succulents are th...