{"title":"Christina Hart-Davies","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the delightful world of Christina Hart-Davies, a renowned author and illustrator celebrated for her expertise in botany and natural history. Her works beautifully capture the intricate details of the plant kingdom, enriching the shelves of home and garden enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her cherished publications is \u003cem\u003eThe Herbal Year\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating journey through the seasons, offering insights into the fascinating uses of herbs throughout the year. Christina's talent lies in her ability to blend scientific precision with approachable storytelling, making her books both informative and engaging for readers of all backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChristina's passion for nature and her meticulous illustrations invite you to explore and appreciate the everyday wonders of the natural world. Her contributions have significantly enriched the literature available in the \u003cstrong\u003eHome \u0026amp; Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e category, making her a beloved author for those passionate about gardening and botany. Dive into her collection and embark on a botanical adventure today!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-herbal-year-by-christina-hart-davies-9780300265866","title":"The Herbal Year","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn enchanting, beautifully illustrated guide to seasonal plants—showing the long history of herbal remedies and their uses today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"[A] charming almanac... Hart-Davies, a writer and botanical illustrator whose watercolours enliven her book, offers a lively combination of folk history and modern science; they overlap in intriguing ways.\"—Priscilla M. Jensen, \u003cem\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom sweet violets in spring to rosemary in winter, via marigolds, sage, elderberries, and hops, every season has its own bounty of herbs and plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChristina Hart-Davies presents a delightful guide to common plants as they appear throughout the year. Drawing on writers, storytellers, and poets from across the centuries, she examines the long history of herbal remedies. She shows how plants have been used for healing and unearths the stories and beliefs that surround them—including simple recipes for use at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFully illustrated with exquisitely detailed watercolours, \u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Herbal Year\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is an inspirational guide to exploring our age-old relationship with plants. Readers will discover the hidden secrets of the plants that surround us and, through this, will be able to reconnect with our place in nature. We have relied on plants throughout our history. We still do, and, with luck, we always will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46796808519916,"sku":"9780300265866","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24656403482294.jpg?v=1757110838"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/christina-hart-davies.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}