Home and Garden

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Updated September 12, 2024
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The Garden Against Time: In Search of a Common Paradise
Olivia Laing
Paper Book
In 2020, Olivia Laing began to restore an eighteenth-century walled garden in Suffolk, an overgrown Eden of unusual plants. The work brought to light a crucial question for our age: Who gets to live in paradise, and how can we share it while there's still time? Moving between real and imagined...
Life in the garden
Williams, Bunny
Paper Book
A natural sequel to the seminal An Affair with a House, this is Bunny Williams' most ambitious book to date. Inviting us into her impressive grounds with charming personal anecdotes, expert advice, and creative ideas for how to bring natural elements into the home,...
Garden Wonderland: Create Life-Changing Outdoor Spaces for Beauty, Harvest, Meaning, and Joy
Leslie Bennett
Paper Book
A visual feast of garden design inspiration that embraces diversity and teaches you how to create a lush, colorful, edible, and meaningful garden wonderland of your own. "Through story and imagery,Garden Wonderlandreminds us over and over thatplants should be part of...
The gardening book
Don, Monty
Paper Book
A fresh approach to gardening by bestselling author and England's favorite gardener Monty Don. "Think of your garden like a meal. When you select a recipe, you're choosing it based on inclination, experience and circumstance. Making a garden, big or small, uses exactly the...
House Rules: How to Decorate for Every Home, Style, and Budget
Myquillyn Smith
Paper Book
This inviting collection from a self-proclaimed imperfectionist contains 100 memorable, universal decorating truths that apply to every house, style, and budget. By guiding you to do what you know, use what you have, and finish what you started, Myquillyn Smith will help you find, understanding of...
The Money-Saving Gardener: Create Your Dream Garden at a Fraction of the Cost
Anya Lautenbach
Paper Book
Beat the rising cost of living and transform your garden on a budget with Anya the Garden Fairy. The Money-Saving Gardener reveals the tips and tricks to keeping costs down without compromising on style or impact. Learn how to repurpose what you have and give new life to...
The self-sufficiency garden : feed your family and save money
Richards, Huw
Paper Book
Eat homegrown food all year round and save money on your weekly shop by following a simple plan for self-sufficiency. Huw Richards and Sam Cooper have spent the past two years planning and trialing their very own self-sufficiency garden in a 10x12.5m plot and now they've worked...
The propagation handbook : a guide to propagating houseplants
Carter, Hilton
Paper Book
In The Propagation Handbook, plant stylist Hilton Carter reveals how to grow and increase your own plant family by propagating existing plants. Not only a plant lover, Hilton is passionate about propagation, the process of growing a brand new healthy and happy plant from...
The Layered Edible Garden: A Beginner's Guide to Creating a Productive Food Garden Layer by Layer
Christina Chung
Paper Book
Design, plant, and tend a self-sustaining, high-yielding food garden that saves space by growing plants the way nature intended--in layers.  Say goodbye to long, straight rows of vegetable plants lined up and waiting for attacks from pests and diseases, and say hello to...
Growing an Edible Landscape: How to Transform Your Outdoor Space into a Food Garden
Gary Pilarchik
Paper Book
Convert your unproductive lawn and landscape areas into fruitful edible gardens with this practical guide overflowing with ideas, plans, designs, and know-how. Out with the lawn and in with the food! That's the battle cry of millions of modern...
House + Love = Home: Creating Warm, Intentional Spaces for a Beautiful Life
Jenny Marrs
Paper Book
The hosts of HGTV's Fixer to Fabulous welcome you into their home, sharing personal stories and gorgeous photos of their restored farmhouse, their delightful kids, and many of the beautiful, inviting spaces they've transformed over the years Beloved by millions of fans,...
The art of home
McGee, Shea
Paper Book
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The long-awaited design book from Shea McGee, beautifully showcasing all that is possible for every room of your home. Whether it's through her thriving design business, Studio McGee, her popular Netflix series, Dream Home Makeover, or...
The Backyard Homestead Guide to Growing Organic Food: A Crop-by-Crop Reference for 62 Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts, and Herbs
Tanya Denckla Cobb
Paper Book
This essential guide to growing a bountiful food garden includes detailed seed-starting, growing, and harvesting information for 62 vegetables, fruits, and herbs, a complete companion-planting guide, and organic pest-control handbook. The latest addition to Storey's bestselling...
Houseplant HortOCCULTure: Green Magic for Indoor Spaces
Devin Hunter
Paper Book
"Respectful, inclusive, and inspiring. This is an essential read for green witches looking to fine-tune their interactions with plants usually seen as indoor and ornamental." --Arin Murphy-Hiscock, author of The Green Witch   Infuse Magic into Every Act of Indoor Plant...
The cut flower handbook : select, plant, grow, and harvest gorgeous blooms
Ziegler, Lisa Mason
Paper Book
The bouquet-growing bible gardeners have been waiting for! Learn the ins and outs of growing gorgeous blooms at home with professional flower farmer Lisa Mason Ziegler of @gardenersworkshopfarm. Whether you're cultivating fresh-cut bouquets for yourself,...
A year full of pots : container flowers for all seasons
Raven, Sarah
Paper Book
Master the art of growing flowers in pots year round with inspiration from stunning full-color images and expert advice from the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Year Full of Flowers. Growing flowers in pots is a charming and accessible way to enhance any...
DIY Thrift Flip: Sewing Techniques for Transforming Old Clothes into Fun, Wearable Fashions
April Yang
Paper Book
Join the thrifting revolution! DIY Thrift Flip teaches you how to find, upcycle, and customize secondhand clothing for sustainable style with simple sewing instructions. Expert thrift-flipper April Yang, aka Coolirpa, takes you through every phase of the process,...
Call it home : the details that matter
Lewis, Amber
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * Through gorgeous photography and heartfelt essays, the interior designer and author of Made for Living reveals her detail-oriented approach to renovating, decorating, and building a beautiful home. The details can make a room. The bullnose edge of a...
CHEAP OLD HOUSES: AN UNCONVENTIONAL GUIDE TO LOVING AND RESTORING A FORGOTTEN HOME
Finkelstein, Elizabeth
Paper Book
From the founders of the HGTV show and Instagram Cheap Old Houses comes a stunning collection of beautiful, affordable homes and inspiration for buying and restoring an historic house. Welcome to the magical world of Cheap Old Houses, where the new American dream comes with zero...
Space that keeps you
Brent, Jeremiah
Paper Book
Interior designer and television host Jeremiah Brent explores the emotional meaning of home in this warm and inviting book that illuminates what make peoples' spaces so personally significant. For many of us, our houses are more than just dwellings where we stash our...
A Gardener at the End of the World
Margot Anne Kelley
Paper Book
A gardener's pandemic journal that combines memoir with an exploration of the natural world both inside and outside the garden. In March 2020, Margot Anne Kelley was watching seeds germinate in her greenhouse. At high risk from illness, the planning, planting, and tending to...
Moon garden : a guide to creating an evening oasis
Osofsky, Jarema
Paper Book
An enchanting guide to creating a moon garden, plus soothing rituals to practice in your night-blooming oasis. Moon gardens are green spaces that come alive at night, with plants that reflect moonlight, attract nocturnal creatures, and release scent after sundown....
The super bloom handbook
Semmler, Jac
Paper Book
The essential guide to growing flowers for people who "can't grow flowers." Whatever your struggle, whether lack of space, unpredictable climate, or lack of sun, leading plant specialist (and flower whisperer) Jac Semmler will introduce you to forty of the most beautiful and easiest...
The Cottage Garden
Claus Dalby
Paper Book
Through over 700 exquisite photographs and evocative text written by Danish gardening celebrity Claus Dalby, explore the history and development of the beloved cottage garden design style. In the pages of The Cottage Garden, you'll first draw inspiration...
Cottagecore Simplified : A Guide to Countryside Charm, Comfort & Happiness
Merriman, Katie
Paper Book
It might not be practical to drop everything and live out your fairytale fantasy, but it's easy to embrace countryside comfort while coexisting with the modern world--find inspiration in the crafts, décor, and lifestyle tips in this book. This guide is designed to bring peace and...
Epic homesteading : your guide to self-sufficiency on a modern, high-tech, backyard homestead
Espiritu, Kevin
Paper Book
Followed by millions @epicgardening, Author Kevin Espiritu has built a modern, high-tech homestead on a modest urban lot. In Epic Homesteading, he teaches you how to do the same, wherever you live. As Kevin has proven--thanks to his enthusiasm and willingness...
Secret Gardeners : Growing a Community and Healing the Earth
Hurme, Maija/ Laurent, Lina/ Karlsson, Sofia (TRN)/ Porter, Jen Pulju (TRN)
Paper Book
When three children stumble into an overgrown city yard, they end up elbows-deep in an urban gardening project that replenishes the earth and unites a community. With the mentorship of Amy, a neighbor who is well-versed in no...
A short history of flowers : the stories that make our gardens
Richmond, Advolly
Paper Book
Garden and social historian Advolly Richmond (of Gardener's World) unravels the surprising histories of 60 flowers that shape our gardens. Have you ever wondered where your favorite garden flowers came from? Where their names...
Create Your Own Cozy : 100 Practical Ways to Love Your Home and Life
Galvan, Liz Marie
Paper Book
What makes you feel cozy This gorgeous book of inspiration is all about what helps you feel at home. Create your own quiet refuge with tips and affordable décor ideas from popular blogger and author Liz Marie Galvan. Liz's friendly blend of inspiration, interactive elements, and...
The joy of yarn : your stash solution for curating, organizing and using your yarn--with 10 knitting patterns
Greene, Marie
Paper Book
Say Goodbye to Your Yarn Stash Woes -- Forever Every knitter knows the innate joy of purchasing yarn, and many also know the stress and shame that comes with an out-of-control stash. No longer! Let bestselling author, designer and educator Marie Greene change your outlook on...
Organized living : solutions and inspiration for your home
Gill, Shira
Paper Book
Kickstart your organized life with this inspiring visual guide from the author of Minimalista. "A fresh, global, and beautifully diverse perspective on calming the clutter."--Kelli Lamb, author of Home with Rue and editorial director of Rue ...
KnitOvation stitch dictionary : 150+ modern colorwork knitting motifs
Rangel, Andrea.
Paper Book
A brand new stitch dictionary from the author of the wildly popular, AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary. KnitOvationincludes more than 150 brand new colorwork motifs to expand knitters' creative possibilities and draw them further into the world of stranded knitting with...
A Dirty Guide to a Clean Home: Housekeeping Hacks You Can't Live Without
Melissa Dilkes Pateras
Paper Book
Everything you need to know about laundry, cleaning, and basic home repairs--from the TikTok star who made bluing a thing, showed you how to fold a fitted sheet, and taught you to properly use your (caulk) gun. "[Melissa Pateras] makes chores enjoyable in her bawdy debut. . . ....
House Love : A Joyful Guide to Cleaning, Organizing, and Loving the Home You're in
Richardson, Patric/ Miller, Karin
Paper Book
Discover the joy of cleaning with this cheery and thoughtful guide to tidying up and turning your house into a home. Patric Richardson is known as "The Laundry Evangelist," but his genuine love for household chores extends far beyond the laundry room. His philosophy is simple: tidying up...
Contemporary patchwork : techniques in colour, surface design & sewing
Khounnoraj, Arounna
Paper Book
Enter the colorful world of contemporary patchwork Dive into contemporary patchwork with fresh surface design techniques and beautiful projects from Arounna Khounnoraj, co-owner of Bookhou and well-known textile artist. Arounna's approach to patchwork, quilting, and appliqué stands out...
Made to Measure: An Easy Guide to Drafting and Sewing a Custom Wardrobe - 16 Pattern-Free Projects
Elisalex Jewell
Paper Book
Learn to draft and sew your own customized clothes that fit you perfectly and make you feel fantastic. You no longer need to feel confined by the boundaries of a sewing pattern in order to make clothes that fit beautifully and represent your style in a way...
The climate change-resilient vegetable garden : how to grow food in a changing climate
Stoddart, Kim
Paper Book
Discover a new, more dynamic and durable way to grow food in the extremes of our changing climate in The Climate Change-Resilient Vegetable Garden. Whether it's water-usage restrictions, extended heat waves, disastrous flooding, "super weeds," or prolonged pest...
The encyclopedia of cut flowers : what flowers to buy, when to buy them, and how to keep them alive for longer
Crary, Calvert
Paper Book
From Calvert Crary and Bruce Littlefield, The Encyclopedia of Cut Flowers is a comprehensive, gorgeously visual guide that answers every question you've ever had (and a few you didn't know to ask!) about buying, caring for, and prolonging the lives of more than 140 different...
OUR LITTLE FARM : adventures in sustainable living
WOHLLEBEN, PETER.
Paper Book
From Peter Wohlleben, the New York Times-bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees, and his wife, Miriam, comes an inspired, practical memoir of creating a sustainable homestead amongst the trees. Called "a veritable tree whisperer" by the Wall Street...
Garden Grown: Garden-to-Table Recipes to Make the Most of Your Bounty
Julia Dzafic
Paper Book
On her popular blog Lemon Stripes, Julia Dzafic shares her life-motherhood, decor, lifestyle, wellness, cooking, and more-with thousands of readers. Julia and her husband Anel are avid gardeners, and the questions she gets the most from her followers are about how to grow their own food-and then...
Heirloom skills : a complete guide to modern homesteading
Rydell, Anders
Paper Book
100 ways to embrace the simple life, with step-by-step instructions for keeping chickens, growing vegetables, making beer and wine, arranging flowers, soap making, and more!This is a home-management book for the twenty-first century. Alva Herdevall and Anders Rydell combine traditional...
The Milkwood permaculture living handbook : habits for hope in a changing world
Bradley, Kirsten.
Paper Book
Create the sustainable life you want to live with this practical guide packed full of all the habits, skills and inspiration you'll need.
Farm & Folk Quilt Alchemy: A High-Country Guide to Natural Dyeing and Making Heirloom Quilts from Scratch
Sara Larson Buscaglia
Paper Book
Learn to dye cellulose fabric and hand-stitch quilts with founder Sara Buscaglia's beautiful aesthetic, informed by the extraordinary landscape surrounding her farm. Her creative practice centers on simplicity, working with nature, and using naturally derived materials and processes-and for the...

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