Gardening
From Private Estates to Backyard Blooms: A Curated Collection of Garden Stories and Know-How
A Time To Plant
Captures Southern indoor/outdoor living traditions for a new generation . . . A vital young voice in the gardening scene teaches a new generation of Southerners to love gardening and to make it a focal point of their lifestyle. James Farmer III teaches respect for the age-old rules of flower and vegetable gardening in the Deep South (e.g., plant in spring for fall blooms, plant in fall for spring blooms), in a fresh voice that resonates love of life and entertaining at home. Also included are delicious recipes for seasonal meals, as well as suggestions for floral arrangements and centerpieces from the garden.
The Midcentury Modern Landscape
Explore midcentury modern garden design in this fresh guide that reveals how designers blurred indoor-outdoor boundaries—perfect for homeowners seeking bold approaches to redefine their spaces or anyone interested in this influential aesthetic. The Midcentury Modern Landscape explores the origins of midcentury modern garden design for the home, revealing how designers at the time blurred the divisions between indoors and outdoors, creating gardens that were for living, a style that went on to inspire contemporary gardens around the world.
On The Roof Of The Rocky Mountains
Alpine conservation, rare and endangered species, and biodiversity are the focus of world-renowned Betty Ford Alpine Gardens in Vail, Colorado. 2021 Foreword Indies, GOLD: Nature On the Roof of the Rocky Mountains presents an informative narrative and photographic journey through of one of the most beautiful and distinguished high altitude (8,200 feet) botanical gardens in the world. Throughout the pages garden and flower pictures taken by noted professional photographers showcase several hundred of the more than 3,000 plant species in its vast collection.
The Backyard Homesteader
The essential beginner’s manual on living a greener, healthier, and more self-sufficient lifestyle. Absolutely all you need to know to provide you and your family with homegrown food throughout the year. Alison Candlin offers easy-to-follow advice on planning, establishing, and maintaining a small-acre farm, an allotment, or a backyard garden. She also includes essential tips for selecting, housing, and looking after chickens, goats, pigs, bees, and other animals. Learn how to collect and recycle water, compost your leftover scraps, and generate renewable energy for your own home in order to save money and minimize your impact on the environment.
Daffodils
In Daffodils: Beautiful Varieties for Home and Garden, leading garden writer Naomi Slade explores the intriguing history of the genus Narcissus along with its growing and care. Renowned floral photographer Georgianna Lane reveals the breadth of daffodil varieties in a range of breathtaking solid colors and multitoned and ruffled combinations of salmon, pink, peach, orange, and white.
Tulips
Jane Eastoe’s passion for gardening and Rachel Werne’s spectacular photography combine to showcase these gorgeous bulbs and show that anyone can grow and enjoy tulips at home. Tulips have more than 3,000 variations and their diverse textures mean that they can work anywhere, from vases to garden plots, from romantic bouquets to wedding boutonnieres.
Chrysanthemums
From open daisies to multi-petaled pom-poms, Chrysanthemums offers a comprehensive guide to some of the rarest and most interesting varieties. This abundant flowering plant is carefully explained by expert biologist and nature writer Naomi Slade and is captured in gorgeous color by Georgianna Lane.
Ranunculus
In the language of flowers, ranunculus (aka buttercup) is a symbol of seduction, charm, and attractiveness. It was particularly popular for bouquets in the Victorian era and has made a strong comeback as a bloom for modern-day wedding bouquets. It is the flower of the moment, as gardeners, florists, and alpine enthusiasts all over the world embrace the possibilities of this plant once more.
Lilacs
Naomi Slade’s Inspirational commentary with no-fuss gardening notes shows that anyone can grow lilacs in a garden, container, or pot. Georgianna Lane’s exquisite photos feature more than 60 varieties—from Common Lilac Syringa, or French Lilac ‘Romance’ to Madame Lemoine, and many more. Colors range from purple, pink, and burgundy to white and yellow.
Dahlias
The dahlia is a fabulous cutting flower for the home garden. Cut one bloom, and ten more appear on the plant. Blooming late summer to the first frost of autumn, this native of Mexico provides explosions of color in home gardens. The author’s commentary unearths the dahlia from its Aztec origins and imparts practical, hands-on knowledge for growing and overwintering these tropical plants in wintry climes.
Hydrangeas
Georgianna Lane’s entrancing photography showcase the varieties of nature’s firework flower, such as the intensely colored Alpenglühen and the airy Lanarth White, while Naomi Slade imparts her gardening expertise for the fullest bloom of this rewarding flower. Readers will discover the wide array that hydrangeas have to offer, and why these bountiful blossoms are becoming increasingly popular as houseplants and gifts.
Peonies
From Shawnee Chief to Top Brass, this guide to over 60 varieties of peonies presents an eclectic selection of specimens—from those with the best visual appearance and the most fragrant perfume, to those that are easiest to grow and produce the best cutting flowers. With commentary on each bloom, easy-to-follow growing advice, and glorious photography, Peonies will appeal to anyone who appreciates the romance of the majestic peony.
Garden Secrets of Bunny Mellon
Garden Secrets of Bunny Mellon is for anyone who has enjoyed time spent in a garden, from aspiring garden makers to those who manage large estates. This collection is comprised of extracts from Bunny’s own writings and garden notes, as well as photographs and drawings from her archive.
Private Gardens of the PNW
Private Gardens of the Pacific Northwest offers a stunning look at 20 lush private gardens—from grand estates to intimate retreats—each reflecting the artistry and spirit of its creator. With vivid storytelling by author Brian Coleman, this book captures the bold beauty and natural charm of the region.
Private Gardens of Philadelphia
In and around Philadelphia, explore 21 private gardens hidden behind hedges, nestled in quiet lanes, or woven into lively neighborhoods. Passed down through generations, these gardens reflect the creativity of artists, writers, and designers—and offer inspiration to all who cherish beauty.
Private Gardens of Santa Barbara
Private Gardens of Santa Barbara invites readers into 18 unique gardens—from grand estates to coastal retreats—ranging from naturalistic to bold and urban. With 190 stunning images, this elegant book showcases how each garden reflects its setting, architecture, and the lives of those who call it home.
Blooms & Dreams
Misha Gillingham is a travel writer turned farm girl whose story has won over the hearts of fans worldwide. In Blooms & Dreams, Misha shares not only what brought her to Evergreen Acres, a farm on Bainbridge Island in the Pacific Northwest, but also all of the wisdom she has gleaned over the years as she and her family put down roots.
French Country Cottage in Bloom
Creating the romantic nostalgia of French country living is a way of life for Courtney Allison. In this fourth French Country Cottage book, she presents her love of flowers in exquisite photography and sentiments from her heart. She shows how to create storybook charm and precious feelings of yesteryear.
Vintage Roses
Who wouldn’t be romanced by names like Lovely Fairy, Desdemona, Elegantyne, Anne Boleyn, Leonardo da Vinci, and Blue for You? Vintage roses encompass both the true “old” roses and the best of the “modern” roses, developed to celebrate the classic, ageless, enduring beauty of the old varieties.
Beautiful Blooms
For more than twenty years, acclaimed photographer Georgianna Lane has traveled the globe in search of nature’s most captivating flowers. From misty Parisian gardens at dawn to sun-drenched fields of California ranunculus, from Andean rose gardens to centuries-old European estates, her lens has lovingly captured thousands of fleeting floral moments.
Lilies
Dramatic elegance and fragrance for your garden with lilies both exotic and quietly elegant. The lily is an emotive flower, with cultural connotations of romance, remembrance, love, and innocence. Revered from Greek and Roman mythology to the hybridizations of today, lilies permeate gardens, culture, and ceremonies with their classic floral beauty.
Edible Wild Plants
Forage mighty 7-foot wild spinach that produces abundant seeds—leaves remain edible though flavor diminishes at maturity, with research showing they retain most nutrients and beneficial compounds as long as they stay green. Imagine what you could do with eighteen delicious new greens in your dining arsenal including purslane, chickweed, curly dock, wild spinach, sorrel, and wild mustard. John Kallas makes it fun and easy to learn about foods you’ve unknowingly passed by all your life.
Edible Wild Plants, Volume 2
“The color photography is, hands down, some of the best found in books about edible plants. And those photos of wild plants, cooked and ready to serve on the dinner table? Yum!”—National Outdoor Book Awards, Silver Medalist This new volume 2 is a user-friendly pictorially based guide providing all you need to know to start genuinely enjoying wild foods. It helps readers successfully identify plants, develop gathering strategies, and learn preparation and cooking techniques