Home and Garden

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Updated March 27, 2026
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Gardenista: the low-impact garden : a sourcebook for sustainable outdoor spaces
Wilson, Kendra
Paper Book
A comprehensive and lushly illustrated guide to earth-friendly gardening from the experts at Gardenista.  In Gardenista: The Low-Impact Garden, author Kendra Wilson covers everything you need to know to create a garden that's good for the planet--and to...
The essential guide to bulbs : how to grow a bounty of beautiful bulbs in gardens and containers
Carey, Jenny Rose
Paper Book
"Infectious and encouraging...this book is indeed "essential" reading for expert gardeners as well as newbies just dipping their trowel into bulb growing." ―The Seattle Times "This beautifully photographed, comprehensive resource...offers deep knowledge and encouragement...
GARDEN TO THE MAX : joyful, visionary, maximalist design
WOODARD, TERESA.
Paper Book
Explore a maximalist approach to gardening with this vibrant photography book that features 20 aspirational gardens that prove "more" is better. Having a maximalist garden is a bold aesthetic choice--yet it also brings vitality back to the earth, in an abundant...
The cook's garden : a gardener's guide to selecting, growing, and savoring the tastiest vegetables of each season
West, Kevin
Paper Book
From the critically acclaimed author of Saving the Season comes an accessible, comprehensive, and inspiring guide to growing your own garden and incorporating homegrown produce into everyday cooking-no matter how much or how little space you have. For Kevin West, the...
DIY : repair, renovate, and decorate with over 450 step-by-step projects
Cassell, Julian
Paper Book
An updated edition of the best-selling DIY manual you can't afford to be without, with expert know-how for success every time. Whether you need to do a quick fix or a large DIY project, find out how to tackle any DIY task with confidence following this revised and updated step-by...
HOW CAN I HELP? : saving nature with your yard
TALLAMY, DOUGLAS W.
Paper Book
From a New York Times bestselling author, a wildlife ecology expert and environmental advocate provides readers with the next step in their ecological journey. In How Can I Help?, Tallamy tackles the questions commonly asked at his popular lectures and...
Journeys to the nearby : a gardener discovers the gentle art of untravelling
Bradbury, Elspeth
Paper Book
Inspired by adventures of world travellers but unwilling to rack up her fossil fuel consumption, Elspeth sets out with a deep curiosity to explore the world that exists in her own garden. Told over the course of four seasons this is an inspiring book of the beauty in the small...
Build it simple : practical projects and inventive solutions for home and garden
Fries, Hannah.
Paper Book
Discover 50 simple, thrifty, low-tech projects that you can create, even if you're a novice builder! With simple tools and materials and just basic building skills, you can make exactly what you need for all of your backyard and gardening projects, from a tool shed...
The essential bonsai book : techniques for creating beautiful trees
Dupuich, Jonas
Paper Book
A beautifully photographed, in-depth guide to the fundamental techniques used to create exquisite bonsai, from the author of The Little Book of Bonsai and the Bonsai Tonight blog. "Anyone working and living with these little trees will find essential guidance for making...
Life with flowers : inspiration and lessons from the garden
Palmer, Frances (Potter)
Paper Book
Become a part of artist and master gardener Frances Palmer's world as she shares everything she knows about growing and arranging flowers in this gorgeous book--"Flower lovers, prepare for peak inspiration" (Amy Merrick, author of On Flowers). In this follow...
Forever home
Welch, Mikel
Paper Book
A LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR . This stunning, easy-to-follow design book shows homeowners and renters how to maximize their budget and create a space that is functional, timeless, and uniquely their own-from the co-host of Netflix's Hack My Home and in-house design expert...
Daffodils : beautiful varieties for home and garden
Slade, Naomi
Paper Book
The quintessential heralds of spring, jaunty daffodils are as diverse and fascinating as they are adored. 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...
Kawaii appliqué quilts from Japan : how one country's love of all things tiny powers today's most intricate quilts
Ichikawa, Naomi
Paper Book
The story behind the amazing, extremely detailed quilts rising in popularity today, with five kawaii projects to make. "An enchanting celebration of kawaii ('small and cute') quilts . . . Crafters will marvel at this." --Publishers WeeklySTARRED Review Understand how...
The new beautiful : inspiring gardens for a resilient future
Paper Book
The first book from today's leading garden magazine, renowned for its stylish features, outstanding photography, and top-notch garden writing full of insights and advice. The editors have selected over fifty of their favorite gardens in a mix of scales and in a variety of climates to appeal to...
Elements of timeless style : creating a forever home
Gates, Erin T.
Paper Book
From the New York Times bestselling author of Elements of Style, Erin Gates, this is a stunningly inspirational, practical, and delightfully personal book filled with crisp takeaway advice for anyone who is designing their "forever" home. Erin Gates is...
The essential book of succulents : a guide to the 250 best varieties for beginners
Kuroda, Kentaro
Paper Book
"Striking and practical. A perfect fit for those who already love succulents and those ready to fall in love." --Library Journal Learn all about the most beautiful, hardy and easy-to-grow succulent varieties! The Essential Book of Succulents is...
Patchwork granny square blankets : learn to crochet quilt-inspired afghans, home decor, and more
Gibney, Anita
Paper Book
Learn to transform classic granny squares into beautiful quilt-inspired patchwork blocks that become gorgeous home décor in Patchwork Granny Square Blankets. This beautiful collection of crochet blanket patterns, by Anita Gibney of Made by Anita, showcases the...
Landscaping with stone : create patios, walkways, walls, and other landscape features
Sagui, Pat
Paper Book
Updated with new projects, information on climate change, and tables and sections detailing commonly used landscape sand, gravel, and stone materials, this new edition offers a complete and accessible guide to landscape design and outdoor projects for the home and garden. Featuring a framework for...
Personal color : find your best colors with essential color theory
Rees, Anuschka
Paper Book
The definitive modern guide to finding your season and best colors, from the author of The Curated Closet. Why do some colors look radiant and effortless on one person but completely wash out another? The answer is color theory. In Personal Color, you'll harness the...
Live with the things you love : ...and you'll live happily ever after
Carter, Mary Randolph
Paper Book
With her trademark style and love of heirlooms and beautiful old objects, best-selling author Mary Randolph Carter delves into the interiors of real-life tastemakers (antique dealers, stylists, artists, and boutique owners) to explore how our homes are the perfect canvas for our self...
MANGA GUIDE TO ORGANIC VEGETABLE GARDENING : detailed tips for growing 50 types of vegetables, fruits and herbs
YODA, HIDEKI.
Paper Book
Make the most of your organic garden--with this playful yet wonderfully detailed guide! Manga artist and passionate home gardener Hideki Yoda illustrates the joy and simplicity of raising vegetables in your own small home garden. He covers everything from creating the rows...
GARDENS OF MIEN RUYS : strong design, lush planting, and the origins of the modernist garden
DEN HOLLENDER, CONNY.
Paper Book
A celebration of 100 years of the Mien Ruys Gardens, where legendary designer Mien Ruys conducted her lifetime of experimentations and innovations that have deeply informed today's naturalistic gardening movement. Widely considered the Mother of the Modernist garden...
The flower farmers : inspiration & advice from expert growers
Prinzing, Debra
Paper Book
Twenty-nine of today's most inspiring flower farmers present stories, how-to-cultivate expertise, and favorite new varieties in a lushly photographed guide to feed your every floral fantasy Flower farmers are the Top Chefs of the gardening world, with dedicated social media...

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