Collection: Adult Non Fiction - House and Garden

Your Life, Your Planet is the toolkit and the manual that you need to nurture yourself - and the environment that nurtures you. It is full of tips that will help you to reduce your environmental footprint and enjoy a healthier and more satisfying life. A century and more of incredible growth and ...

Your Not Forever Home is an invaluable resource from Katherine Ormerod, combining practical advice, inspiring ideas, and achievable projects to form a comprehensive guide for anyone who wants to transform a rental or otherwise temporary living space into a stylish, personalised sanctuary.

"In this easy-to-follow guide, Manoj shows you how to design a garden you will want to live in. Whether you have a small rooftop, large yard, or a new-build 'blank canvas' - every space is unique, and this book will explain how to get the most out of your garden for you and your family. With aspi...

This book uniquely explains all the evidence behind why green spaces are good for you and then shows you how to put that knowledge into practice to optimize your own garden for well-being. Explore the fascinating science behind how green spaces and gardening--the design, the plants, and the physi...

They say it takes 10,000 hours to master a new skill. Well 60,000 hours since Todd and Jeff's tree change, they should have nailed country life, right? Sure, they've made great wine, built stunning villas and even learnt how to look after rescued farm animals - but how does anyone plan for the fu...

Yummy: This cookbook is packed with modern classics you'll love cooking for your friends and family. And that they'll love eating. Easy: All the recipes rely on everyday ingredients; staples that you already have in your fridge, freezer or pantry. Quick: All dishes can be prepared in 30 minutes o...

Matt Preston spends his waking hours pondering this central dilemma of modern life: we all want to eat delicious home-cooked food every night but none of us have any time. He gave us a solution with his 2017 bestseller, Yummy, Easy, Quick, and now he broadens the theme to include iconic dishes fr...

Oil from the olive -- which is known in Arabic as zaitoun -- flows in abundance in the kitchens of Palestine. Yasmin Khan's collection of recipes from this ancient region includes herb-filled salads, quick pickles, fragrant soups, tender meat dishes and rich desserts; and surrounding them, a chor...

Spring, summer, autumn, and winter: wherever you are, the seasons come and go, bringing changes both welcome and unexpected. Japanese by birth, but transplanted to Europe in adulthood, Miki Sakamoto has spent a lifetime tending her garden and reflecting on its mysteries. Why do primulas bloom in ...