{"title":"Chris Gardner","description":"\u003cp\u003eChris Gardner's works delve into the beauty and intricacies of the natural world, inviting readers to explore inspiring outdoor spaces and thoughtfully designed environments. With a keen eye for detail, these books celebrate the harmony between nature and home, offering insights that enrich any garden or living area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a thoughtful blend of practical advice and evocative storytelling, perfect for those seeking to cultivate a deeper connection with their surroundings. Whether you're drawn to lush landscapes or sustainable living, Gardner's writing offers a welcoming guide to creating spaces full of life and character.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wild-edens-by-toby-musgrave-9781914239250","title":"Wild Edens","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Gardening Books of 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrnamental plants are the cornerstone of our gardens, and we are spoiled for choice with literally tens of thousands of hardy beauties from which to select. We often take them absolutely for granted, not for a moment realising that every plant has a fascinating tale to tell. \u003ci\u003eWild Edens\u003c\/i\u003e sets the record straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith global coverage, each of the nine richly illustrated chapters explores a plant biodiversity hotspot. The reader is transported on a visually stunning and fascinating voyage of discovery, revealing our garden favourites, as well as some species that should be more widely cultivated, in their natural habitats. From daffodils from Andalusia and tulips from the Tien Shan, to monkey puzzles from Chile and rhododendrons from the Himalayas, lilies from Japan and proteas from South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the authors have been to the hotspots, each chapter opens with their personal reflections on the landscape and spirit of place, and closes with their selection of prime locations. In between, the informative yet approachable text tells of the plants' 'forgotten stories', the landscapes which are their home, the adventures of how and when they were discovered and by whom, the reasons why they were collected, their impact on garden fashions and trends, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWild Edens\u003c\/i\u003e brings another dimension of interest and understanding to plants and gardens, as well as being a premium armchair traveller's guide to the natural world of garden plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47601360208108,"sku":"9781914239250","price":110.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781914239250-wild-edens.jpg?v=1777998489"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/chris-gardner.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}