{"title":"Alice Kitajima","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlice Kitajima\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful guidance for those passionate about creating beautiful, sustainable outdoor spaces. Her work often explores innovative approaches to gardening that balance elegance with environmental care, making it perfect for gardeners seeking fresh inspiration and practical advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect to find thoughtful explorations of garden design, with a focus on integrating natural elements and maximizing the potential of challenging climates. \u003cem\u003eDesigning the Lush Dry Garden\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies her approach, blending artistry with ecological mindfulness.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"designing-the-lush-dry-garden-by-kier-holmes-9781643263731","title":"Designing the Lush Dry Garden","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ruth Bancroft Garden, known as one of the finest dry gardens in the world, is a pioneering example of resilient design with a focus on water conservation. Ruth Bancroft (1908-2017) was a self-taught gardener and designer whose eclectic methods encourage richly textured, bold, and colourful layers of regionally climate-appropriate flowers, shrubs, trees, and succulents. These include her favourite aloes, agaves, yuccas, and echeverias that she collected and experimented with for over 60 years, and which the garden has continued to steward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDesigning the Lush, Dry Garden\u003c\/i\u003e is the first guide to lay out Ruth Bancroft's methods for the home gardener and designer. With gorgeous photographs by Caitlin Atkinson, and detailed portraits of 20 gardens inspired by the Garden, discover how to create a design that suits your vision, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow to choose the right plants for your site, including Ruth's favourites\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe appropriate methods for adapting your garden to climate change\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdvice on integrating paths and structures in a waterwise design\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTips for low-water container gardens and designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47617211269356,"sku":"9781643263731","price":75.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781643263731-designing-the-lush-dry-garden.jpg?v=1778494920"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alice-kitajima.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}