Books

Rituals are among the most powerful tools we have to create meaning and cultivate wellbeing in our lives. In Rituals for Life, you can learn to live a more intentional life, enriched by your connection with nature. The book explores the essential components of...

Discover the secret to growing beautiful, long-lasting cut flowers with Secrets from the Flower Farm by Rebecca Starling. This inspiring guide takes you from seed to vase, sharing sustainable techniques, clever plant choices and practical tips for every season. Packed with advice on unusual...

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...

Over 80 seasonal recipes for pickling, preserving and fermenting at home from Cornersmith, the champions of eating fresh and avoiding waste, for beginners and experts alike.Waste not, pickle a lot, and make the most of the fruit and veg in your home with this...

From north to south, east to west and everything in between, here are 20 Tasmanian gardens that capture the landscape, the story and the spirit of this abundant island.Tasmanian Gardens reimagines the very definition of a garden. It goes beyond perfect lawns and beautiful borders...

Sticky Fingers, Green Thumb invites your imagination to travel out of the kitchen and into the garden. Almost sixty recipes celebrate vegetables, herbs and edible flowers in cakes and other sweet snacks. Tips on how to harness their unique flavours, prep them for baking and...

Once a "lost" artisan bread, we're now eating more sourdough than ever before. People are choosing the tastier, more natural alternative over processed white bread, and many want to bake their own.And for homebakers, sourdough is the true test of every aspiring bread-maker. Fickle, delicate,...

Discover the centuries-old practices of Japanese pickling and fermenting, and learn to make delicious, preserved vegetables at home.In The Japanese Art of Pickling and Fermenting, preserving expert Yoko Nakazawa shares her lifelong passion of pickling and fermenting ingredients using age-old techniques that have been passed...

Practical Herbal Wisdom for Everyday Living If you’ve ever looked at the plants around you and wondered what are you actually for? — this book is a beautiful place to begin. In How Can I Use Herbs in My Daily Life?, Isabel Shipard shares...

Practical Guide to Resilient Living  A quiet kind of preparedness—the kind that grows slowly and steadily In How Can I Be Prepared with Self-Sufficiency & Survival?, Isabel Shipard shares a lifetime of knowledge on how to live more independently, using what’s around you, and...

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...

Master the cycle of the seasons and transform your harvest. From the award-winning author of Grounded, discover a fresh, intuitive approach to organic gardening that aligns with nature’s true rhythm. Gardening isn’t just about planting seeds—it’s about understanding the complex interplay of light, weather,...

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...

Revolutionize your relationship with the land. Discover "Ecoculture"—a proven, science-backed approach to hyper-productive organic farming that heals the soil, restores biodiversity, and feeds the community. Living with the Earth, Volume 1 is the definitive manual for anyone serious about the future of food. Authors...

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...