{"title":"Alys Fowler","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlys Fowler is a renowned horticulturalist and garden writer whose works inspire readers to establish a harmonious relationship with nature. Her insightful books encourage a sustainable approach to gardening, blending practical advice with a deep appreciation for the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eEat What You Grow\u003c\/em\u003e, Alys offers invaluable guidance on creating an edible garden, regardless of the space available. With an emphasis on self-sufficiency and organic practices, this book is perfect for both beginner and seasoned gardeners looking to cultivate their own food. Fowler's approachable style makes the journey of growing your own produce an enriching and accessible experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eHidden Nature\u003c\/em\u003e, Alys takes readers on a reflective journey exploring the delicate balance between gardening and the wild beauty of untamed nature. Through personal anecdotes and keen observations, she examines how the urban environment can coexist with natural landscapes, highlighting the often-overlooked wonders surrounding us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are delving into the \u003cstrong\u003eHome \u0026amp; Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e categories, Alys Fowler's books offer a delightful blend of practical know-how and philosophical musings, guaranteed to enrich your understanding and enjoyment of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"eat-what-you-grow-by-alys-fowler-9780857838988","title":"Eat What You Grow","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImagine a garden that is as beautiful as it is productive, that gives you fresh, wholesome, chemical-free food with flavours that go way beyond anything the shops can offer.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eEat What You Grow\u003c\/i\u003e, Alys shows you how to create a rich, biodiverse garden that feeds not only you, but supports a wide range of pollinators, bees, and butterflies, as well as other wildlife. From perennial vegetables that come back year after year, to easy-to-grow delights, she has selected plants that hold their own in both the garden and on the plate. Alys tells you how to raise these plants, guiding you through the process of feeding your soil, saving seed, and taking cuttings to increase your supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe also teaches you simple and effective design tools that will ensure your garden looks striking and wild, brings joy to your world, and feeds you day after day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46432562086124,"sku":"9780857838988","price":54.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11315413482493.jpg?v=1747038279"},{"product_id":"hidden-nature-by-alys-fowler-9781473623026","title":"Hidden Nature","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'An emotional and compelling memoir, that left me inspired, both by her bravery in transforming her life, and by the unexpected beauty she finds along the way'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eCountryfile Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'Fowler beautifully exposes her emotional fragility while also celebrating the unloved nature of buddleia, herons and even the water rats who take refuge among the locks.'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003ei paper\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'Fowler captures the beauty of the canal's dishevelled, neglected condition...'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eTimes Literary Supplement\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'Thoughtful and heartbreakingly honest ...Beautiful'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003ePress Association\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'An astounding memoir'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eGay Star News\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003ci\u003eHidden Nature\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the most thrilling things I've read in a long time. \u003ci\u003eWaterways World\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n'She writes wonderfully about the species that have carved out a place for themselves amid the discarded shopping trolleys, condom packets and industrial waste' \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'This candid book is as much about mapping the heart as it is about mapping the paths of waterways. Lovely.'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eSimple Things\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n'A beautiful memoir' \u003ci\u003eGood Housekeeping\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'Gentle, brave and acutely observant'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eWoman's Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eLeaving her garden to the mercy of the slugs, the \u003ci\u003eGuardian's\u003c\/i\u003e award-winning writer Alys Fowler set out in an inflatable kayak to explore Birmingham's canal network, full of little-used waterways where huge pike skulk and kingfishers dart.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eHer book is about noticing the wild everywhere and what it means to see beauty where you least expect it. What happens when someone who has learned to observe her external world in such detail decides to examine her internal world with the same care?\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eBeautifully written, honest and very moving, \u003ci\u003eHidden Nature\u003c\/i\u003e is also the story of Alys Fowler's emotional journey and her coming out as a gay woman: above all, this book is about losing and finding, exploring familiar places and discovering unknown horizons.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854576668908,"sku":"9781473623026","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781473623026.jpg?v=1759247719"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alys-fowler.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}