Gardening & Horticulture

The Intelligent Gardener demystifies the process, while simultaneously debunking much of the false and misleading information perpetuated by both the conventional and organic agricultural movements....

This book is more than just a guide, it’s your companion on a journey to understanding how nature’s remedies can nurture your body, mind, and soul.

For years, Nigel Slater has kept notebooks of curiosities and wonderings, penned while at his kitchen table, soaked in a fisherman’s hut in Reykjavik, sitting calmly in a moss garden in Japan or sheltering from a blizzard in a Vienna Konditorei.

Compared to Charles' other books, this is more about no dig, eliminating weeds, garden layout, compost making, and using compost. There is also a history of no-dig vegetable gardening in the last 100 years....

Filled with expert tips and hundreds of beautiful photographs, celebrated dahlia educator Kristine Albrecht shares her dahlia growing secrets.

The ultimate five-in-one gardening combo! This will be the last gardening book you'll ever need....

In 1637, one Dutchman paid as much for a single tulip bulb as the going price of a town house in Amsterdam. Three and a half centuries later, Amsterdam is once again the mecca for people who care passionately about one particular plant....

In The Way of the Wildflower, bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons invites you to draw inspiration for your weary soul from the flowers of the field through 30 gospel focused meditations covering five ways of the wildflower....

In Susan Orlean's mesmerizing true story of beauty and obsession is John Laroche, a renegade plant dealer and sharply handsome guy, in spite of the fact that he is missing his front teeth and has the posture of al dente spaghetti....

Ever wonder if plants sleep or why their leaves are shaped a certain way? The inner workings of the plants you love are revealed and celebrated in this guide by botany expert Dr. Scott Zona....

Restoration Agriculture explains how we can have all of the benefits of natural, perennial ecosystems and create agricultural systems that imitate nature in form and function while still providing for our food, building, fuel, and many other needs....

Do you know how you'll feed your family when there are no more supermarkets? Imagine a world without electricity or a convenient food supply, How would you keep everyone healthy and fed....

Soil Science for Gardeners is an accessible, science-based guide to understanding soil fertility and, in particular, the rhizosphere - the thin layer of liquid and soil surrounding plant roots, so vital to plant health....

A lot of famous and successful people are embracing the life of a homesteader. Homesteading has become a catharsis for people who finally want to live the life of a producer rather than a mere consumer....

Almost every plant in a garden forms a relationship with fungi, and many plants would not exist without their fungal partners. By better understanding this relationship, home gardeners can take advantage of the benefits of fungi....

Grow, raise, and store your own food with this simple and easy guide to creating a self-sustaining farm right in your backyard....

This book will completely transform your life. This book teaches how window cleaning is rooted in the perception of luxury and not necessity....

Covering important topics from the secret to proper watering and how to fertilize your plant to proper drainage and pruning techniques, The Fiddle Leaf Fig Expert was written for experienced growers and first-time plant parents alike....

If you dream of harvesting an abundance of homegrown vegetables without backbreaking labor, then keep reading… Ever feel frustrated by poor soil, relentless weeds, or disappointing harvests? Struggling to grow your own fresh food but don’t know where to start?

When we use chemical fertilizers, we injure the microbial life that sustains plants and then become increasingly dependent on an arsenal of toxic substances. Teaming with Microbes offers an alternative to this vicious circle....

By explaining the lean system for identifying and eliminating waste and introducing efficiency in every aspect of the farm operation, The Lean Farm makes the case that small-scale farming can be an attractive career option for young people who are interested in growing food....

Do you want to create a sustainable food forest and garden in your backyard, but don’t know how to start? Plenty of beginning gardeners want to grow their own food, but aren’t sure they can handle the maintenance. Put all of those worries aside....

Build and maintain your first honey bee colony, extract your own honey, and harvest beeswax with this step-by-step guide to beekeeping....

Beatrix Potter's Gardening Life is the first work to explore the origins of Beatrix Potter's love of gardening and plants and show how this passion came to be reflected in her work....

Building Your Permaculture Property offers a revolutionary holistic method to overcome overwhelm in the complex process of resilient land design....

Drawing from their Mennonite upbringings, RuthAnn Zimmerman and her husband, Elvin, chose early on in their marriage to build a life focused on family, hard work, and serving others. RuthAnn invites you to slow down, focus quietly, and listen closely to the heartbeat of the homestead as she offers insights on working together as a family, enjoying good food and fellowship, growing and preserving food, appreciating what you have, and finding contentment by doing more with less.

Explore humanity's fascination with death through sixty poisonous plants and how they have affected history, magic, warfare, art, and more. Dispatching people with poisonous plants isn't just an Agatha Christie plot—it began thousands of years ago and continues to this day. Deadly Fascination presents sixty profiles divided into five themes, from classic killers to frightful fungi.

In The Way of the Wildflower, bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons invites you to draw inspiration for your weary soul from the flowers of the field through 30 gospel focused meditations covering five ways of the wildflower: Dependency, Freedom, Resilience, Unhurriedness, and Belovedness.

Reconnect with the wisdom of the land through this comprehensive guide from forager and ethnobotanist Rebecca Beyer. Richly illustrated and deeply researched, The Complete Folk Herbal celebrates nearly 100 plants, each one steeped in story, tradition, and healing power.

In The Heirloom Gardener, John Forti celebrates gardening as a craft and shares the lore and traditional practices that link us with our environment and with each other. This guide will inspire you to slow down, recharge, and reconnect.

The Essential Flower Essence Handbook, written by Lila Devi, is the first comprehensive guidebook of the 20 Spirit-in-Nature Essences, formerly Master's Flower Essences—the oldest flower essence line outside the U.K. since 1977. Here, founder Lila Devi weaves an entertaining yet practical overview of this healing art.

Ready to grow your best garden ever, no matter your experience level or space? Raised Bed Gardening Made Simple For Beginners by Annie Michaels is the perfect guide for anyone who wants to grow fresh veggies, herbs, and flowers with ease. Whether you’re working with a backyard, patio, or small urban space, this book will show you step-by-step how to build and plant raised beds that thrive.

The Balcony Harvest is your practical, step-by-step guide to creating a lush container garden, no matter how small your space. With the right techniques and tools, you can transform an ordinary balcony into a paradise full of fresh herbs, vegetables, and flowers. Whether you’re a beginner or a green thumb looking to adapt to apartment living, The Balcony Harvest makes gardening accessible, enjoyable, and rewarding.

You don’t need a farm—or even a backyard—to enjoy fresh, homegrown mushrooms. With the right setup and know-how, you can cultivate gourmet and medicinal fungi indoors, all year long. The Indoor Mushroom Maker is your complete beginner-friendly guide to growing, harvesting, and enjoying edible mushrooms from the comfort of your home.

Worried that a busy schedule, home environment, or lack of experience will prevent you from succeeding with houseplants? Maybe you’ve killed every plant you’ve ever owned… Fear not! The perfect plant for your lifestyle and home is out there, waiting for you. With expert advice and easy-to-follow guidance, success is within reach!