Books

Crafting with Flowers is a stunning book centred around crafting with both fresh and dried flowers, encouraging the reader to connect with nature and create stylish projects for their homes, spaces and to gift to others. The book features 20 practical projects and activities to...

The New York Times-bestselling guide to botany and booze celebrates its 10th anniversary with an updated edition--now including a guide to planting your very own cocktail garden to go with more than fifty drink recipes. This fascinating, go-to text about the plants that make our drinks...

Step into the enchanting world of Millie Proust, the celebrated grower and florist whose West Sussex garden has captured the hearts of thousands. From Seed to Bloom is more than a gardening manual; it is a soulful guide to living in harmony with the...

Perfect for the youngest nature lovers, this playful, interactive board book is a gentle introduction to the hard-working honeybee. The carousel-style book is shaped to mimic the look of a beehive, complete with two honeybee characters on ribbons that attach to the top of...

A Celebration of TeaOne of the most popular drinks in the world, over two billion cups of tea are drunk every day! But how do you take yours? With one lump or two? At four o'clock with scones and jam?From humble beginnings in China...

Seed to Supper takes you through every stage of food's journey from its start as a seed in the soil to the table via the kitchen and everything - and everywhere! - in between. How does your food get on your plate? Where does...

Recipes, DIY projects, and inspiration for a beautiful and low-waste life, from the creator of @simply.living.well on Instagram In this timely and motivational guide, author Julia Watkins shares rituals, recipes, and projects for living simply and sustainably at home. For every area of your...

This fourth edition is fully updated with photo's and construction illustrations for one of the UK's most unique homes. Tony shares his many years of experience, skills and techniques used to build this unique and affordable low impact home. Always witty and inspiring, the...

Transform your kitchen into a home-preserving sanctuary with the ultimate guide to small-batch canning, freezing, and pickling. Whether you are a seasoned pro or a complete beginner, The Complete Book of Small-Batch Preserving makes home preserving easy, safe, and stress-free. Authors Ellie Topp and...

Escape the rat race and cultivate your own paradise. Discover how one gardener transformed a tired paddock into a thriving, self-sufficient homestead—and how you can too. Grounded is more than just a gardening book; it is a powerful memoir of resilience, resourcefulness, and transformation....

Build your dream home with the power of nature. Whether you’re a professional architect or a hands-on self-builder, this comprehensive guide is your blueprint for creating high-performance, affordable, and sustainable straw bale homes. Straw bale construction is more than just a trend—it’s a time-tested...

Discover the ancient, healing power hidden in plain sight. Transform your garden, forest, or woodland into a personal apothecary with this essential guide to medicinal woody plants. Have you ever wondered about the therapeutic secrets held by the trees in your backyard? From the...

Turn your land into a living pharmacy. Discover how to design, plant, and maintain a productive medicinal forest garden that sustains both your health and the environment. Whether you are a gardener aiming for self-sufficiency, a smallholder looking for a new crop, or a...

This practical guide shows you how to create your own edible sanctuary, for year round food, in any sized garden, with minimal effort and care for Nature too. Go foraging at your own back door! Anna Locke condenses years of her own hands-on experience as a garden designer...

Unlock the secret to a low-maintenance food oasis. Discover how to transform even the smallest patch of land into a thriving, productive polyculture that provides beauty and harvests year after year. If you dream of growing your own food but struggle with limited time,...

Master the art and science of wood burning. Whether you are a first-time stove owner or an experienced user, this essential guide will help you achieve cleaner, more efficient, and more satisfying fires. Operating a woodburning stove effectively is more than just lighting a...

This book will teach you everything you need to know about feeding your garden, orchard or smallholding with homemade and chemical-free 'teas' Packed with recipes for creating nutrient-rich, healthy soil, to give you healthy plants and ecosystems. Author, Eric Fisher, provides an in depth...

The Permaculture Garden shows you how to transform a yard or even the smallest space into a highly productive garden that works in harmony with nature. Learn how to:   Plan your garden layout for easy access and minimum labour .  Save energy on unnecessary...

For centuries the storecupboard was the most important feature in every European castle, house or hovel. Its contents were jealously guarded and fiercely protected because they represented survival.In Preserving, Potting and Pickling Elisabeth Luard chooses the best of these larder-store treasures to give recipes...

Supercharge Your Gut Health. Experience the profound health benefits of fermenting sauerkraut and kimchi -- a time-honored tradition that enriches your diet with vibrant flavors and essential nutrients. Mouthwatering Sauerkraut Fermentation Made Easy! explores how easily fermented foods can transform your overall well-being by...