The ultimate organic gardening resource, Gardening for Geeks provides readers with everything they need to know about designing, building, and sustaining their own garden. Filled with step-by-step processes, helpful diagrams, and expert tips on the best practices, this book covers it all for anyone who dreams of gardening, even the city dweller. Starting off with the basics and progressing into more advanced concepts for a wide scope of gardening strategies and techniques, this is a comprehensive and geeky look at your favourite hobby. Founder of Gardenerd and author, Christy Wilhelmi shares her expertise to break down the biology and ecology of gardening in an easy, breezy writing style that will make you appreciate and understand gardening even more than you did before!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 248

Dimensions: 175 x 225 mm

Publication Date: 28-02-2020

Focused on the environmental impact of design choices, Natural Style offers home design with a point of view and a conscience! Eco-elegant home decorating guide that focuses on the environmental impact of design choices Earth-friendly decorating inspired by the colors, forms, and themes of nature Ideas for every room of your house with fabric, flooring, paint, light, and more Over 200 color photographs packed with design ideas This eco-elegant guide to home décor is packed with attractive decorating ideas inspired by the colors, forms, and themes of nature. Author Janet Sobesky shows how to bring a breath of freshness into home decorating by incorporating natural elements into everyday living. Using organic and eco-conscious materials for earth-friendly designs, Janet presents a host of practical suggestions for achieving a comfortable, informal, easy-care, and sustainable lifestyle. With advice for every room in the house, Natural Style includes the latest information on organic fabrics, natural flooring materials, low VOC paints, energy-efficient lighting options, and more.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 224

Dimensions: 175 x 225 mm

Publication Date: 08-04-2019

This is a simple and systematic guide to growing a selection of the tastiest fruit and vegetables. The aim of this book is to start you off with some easy-to-grow produce such as carrots, onions, radishes, tomatoes and strawberries. Once you have the confidence of the first growing season behind you, you can then progress to crops requiring slightly more labour, such as peas, beans and raspberries. When you grow your own produce, you can be absolutely sure that everything has been organically cared for and you can grow just the variety you like. You can pick the fruit and vegetables at their freshest without a tiresome journey to the supermarket. It's satisfying, it's economical and it's delicious.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 128

Dimensions: 162 x 210 mm

A FRUIT AND VEGETABLE MEMORY GAME Do you know how radishes grow, what a passionfruit flower looks like, or what kind of plant a pumpkin comes from? Match 24 pairs of fruit and vegetables to the plant they grow from in this beautifully illustrated and simple to play family memory game. To play, place the cards face down and take turns to see if you can find a pair of produce and plant that match. But beware! If you pick the Poison Ivy or Stinging Nettle cards then you'll lose your turn, and if you turn over both in one turn then you will lose the game. Collect more pairs than your opponent to win. From climbing pea shoots and vines of tomatoes to strawberry bushes and fig trees, find out how your favourite fruits and vegetables are grown and what you could be growing in your very own garden. 50 BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED CARDS: Each card features stunning illustrations of a variety of plants, fruits and vegetables that are grown in gardens all over the world. EASY TO PLAY: A fun and simple game of matching pairs with instructions that make it possible to start playing with all the family right away, with the added jeopardy of danger cards to avoid. THE PERFECT GIFT: The ideal present for budding gardeners, nature lovers, or anyone looking for a beautiful family game. FASCINATING FACTS: Learn all about 24 fruits and vegetables, the plants they grow from, and who can grow them in their very own back garden! Other matching games from Laurence King Publishing include: Match a Leaf, Pick a Flower, Match a Pair of Birds, Under the Sea and Match a Track and many more.

Bind: stationery

Publication Date: 12-03-2024

Designing the outside of the home adds to curb-side appeal, creates ambiance, and increases the value of your home. This complete DIY guide for homeowners provides all the information you need to integrate popular hardscape designs into your overall home landscape! Included are dozens of design ideas with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for a variety of landscape projects, including brick, mortar, and concrete walks and patios, flagstone and tile patios, brick and mortared stone walls, and more. Lavish color photographs provide design inspiration, while the extensive how-to section provides easy-to-follow information. With hundreds of building tips and construction drawings for projects, Ultimate Guide to Walks, Patios & Walls contains all the design and technical information you need to enhance your landscape and outdoor living areas with walkways, patios, and garden walls. Also included in this updated edition is new content on hardscaping design and materials, choices to consider that combat climate change, pervious versus impervious surfaces, terracing, and other elements that influence stormwater runoff and site planning, and more. Learn how to set pavers in a sand-and-gravel base, create a new patio with tile or stone atop a mortar base, build a wall that will stand the test of time, and so much more, with Ultimate Guide to Walks, Patios & Walls, Updated 2nd Edition!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 240

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 31-10-2023

'Lucy is one of the most talented stylists I have ever had the privilege to meet. She creates beautiful and imaginative spaces that I want to live in and is always so generous with her knowledge and inspiration. This book will be an invaluable learning tool as well as a treasure for years to come.' Kate Watson-Smyth, @mad_about_the_house 'What a wonderful book! Lucy is thoroughly inspiring and has that enviable gift of being able to explain her ideas brilliantly to people who are not as confident as her at design and colour. Lucy has such a natural sense of style and she uses colour in a way that creates such harmonious interiors. This book makes interior design accessible to the uninitiated.' Annie Sloan We all want to live in a home that reflects our personalities and experiences. But if we are not a professional decorator or stylist where do we start? In this inspirational and helpful handbook, interiors stylist and tutor Lucy Gough will teach you how to understand your true style and how to implement it as you decorate your living space. Your dream home needn't be a spacious, architecturally designed building - it could be small or rented - and with this book you'll discover what YOU love so you can surround yourself with the colours, furniture, furnishings and finishing touches that inspire you. The book includes: - How to create and use a moodboard. - How to translate magazine imagery into your home - How to create impact with art, plants and accessories - How to style your kitchen, living room, bathroom, home office and hallway - Key inspirational case studies - explaining how and why they work so well.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 224

Dimensions: 208 x 261 mm

Publication Date: 12-09-2023

This endlessly informative and inspiring guide to interior design shows how sensory perception is the key to creating a happy place inside your own home. What do you see, hear, and smell when you walk in your front door? Do you feel safe and relaxed? Is it too warm or too cold? As people spend increasing amounts of time in their homes, it’s more important than ever to feel at peace there. Achieving that feeling of comfort can mean different things for different people but, as interior design expert Marion Hellweg shows us, there are basic principles of home design that work for every style of life and architecture. Gorgeously designed and presented, this book first explains how our sensory perception affects us and influences our wellbeing. It then follows up with lavishly illustrated sections that explore a variety of ways to optimize our sensory perceptions throughout our homes: the language of color and form; the influence of natural and artificial light; the basics of room layout; haptics and acoustics; incorporating plants and nature; optimal sleeping conditions; the importance of a healthy kitchen; common spaces and privacy; ergonomics and furniture design. There are interviews with a wide range of experts who offer deeper insights into each subject; there are links to sources; and countless practical tips and advice. Filled with visual ideas from contemporary living spaces across the world, this book shows how stimulating the senses in the right way will help make our homes as comfortable as they can be.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 224

Dimensions: 170 x 240 mm

Publication Date: 05-09-2023

Welcome to the beating heart of the home! From Scandinavian design to vintage style, this book shows what’s cooking. In today's world, the kitchen has become much more than a space for cooking—it's where families gather, friends bond, and memories are made. Kitchen Interiors show-cases stunning designs from around the world that are perfect for any kitchen size or style. From small kitchenettes to grand kitchen islands, this book features the best examples of contemporary kitchen design. Discover how modern applications blend seamlessly with traditional design and how compact kitchens can be transformed with smart storage solutions. This follow-up to Kitchen Kulture and Kitchen Living delves into the evolution of kitchen design. Learn how kitchens have become the new living room and how they continue to inspire us with their functionality, beauty, and ability to bring people together.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 256

Dimensions: 210 x 260 mm

Publication Date: 30-09-2023

Turning an unassuming house into a desirable home requires creative vision and skillful execution but not a huge budget. Discover the art of transforming old architecture into a haven of comfort and style. This is your guide to upgrading your home without breaking the bank, as it offers a carefully curated selection of projects that showcase the best renovations, rebuilds, and extensions from private residences across the globe. At the heart of Upgrade Your House is the philosophy of sustainability, which shows how a creative vision and skillful execution can transform a preexisting structure into a dream home. With a focus on inspiring practical solutions, this book reveals how changes to floor plans, modern extensions, or cleverly executed refurbishments can unleash the full potential of any house to become a desirable residence. Whether you're an architect, designer, or homeowner, the captivating imagery and floor plans, make Upgrade Your House an indispensable reference.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 256

Dimensions: 240 x 300 mm

Publication Date: 30-09-2023

A celebration of mid-century modern interiors, architecture, and design. Step into the world of mid-century modern design with The Modernist, a stunning exploration of the era's groundbreaking architecture and interiors from around the world. Discover how this design movement evolved from organic forms and functionality to sleek lines and refined elegance, and how it has remained a timeless classic. Delving deep into the interiors and furniture that define this iconic aesthetic, The Modernist showcases the evolution of midcentury modernism over time. Learn how this design philosophy has influenced and informed other creative expressions and explore stunning examples from leading designers in this space. Featuring expert essays and striking imagery, this beautifully curated compilation is a true celebration and overview of the mid-century modern style. Whether you're a design enthusiast, architecture buff, or simply looking for inspiration for your own home, The Modernist is an essential addition to your library.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 320

Dimensions: 245 x 330 mm

Publication Date: 30-09-2023