{"title":"Isabel Bannerman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsabel Bannerman\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts evocative works that intertwine the art of gardening with a deep appreciation for the senses. Her books, such as \u003cem\u003eHusbandry\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eScent Magic\u003c\/em\u003e, invite readers to explore the delicate balance between nature and nurture, offering insights that enrich any home or garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a lyrical approach to horticulture, Bannerman’s writing captures the charm and subtle poetry found in cultivating both plants and atmosphere. Her collection is perfect for those who seek to transform their living spaces into graceful reflections of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"scent-magic-by-isabel-bannerman-9781910258491","title":"Scent Magic","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eScent Magic\u003c\/em\u003e, a book which is at once romantic and extremely practical, plantswoman, designer, and garden-maker extraordinaire Isobel Bannerman immerses the reader in the luscious scents of the fragrant garden through a warmly written diary of her year's gardening. This is combined with an encyclopaedic reference work of the best aromatic plants to grow throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether evoking the freshly baked sponge smell emanating from wisteria, describing 'Stanwell Perpetual' as \"the kind of rose that would taste of apricot and raspberries swirled together\", or championing the magic of the Himalayan cowslip, \"scented profoundly and deliciously like the dark vault of a Damascus spice merchant\", the glorious poetry of her descriptions is here joined with a lifetime's experience of gardening and plant cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464193360108,"sku":"9781910258491","price":89.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781910258491-scent-magic.jpg?v=1775041759"},{"product_id":"husbandry-by-isabel-bannerman-9781914902949","title":"Husbandry","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsabel Bannerman reflects on the gardens she and her husband, Julian, have made together for the various houses in which they have lived, and the garden they are making now, at Ashington Manor in Somerset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHusbandry\u003c\/em\u003e offers an intimate glimpse into their collaborative creative process, illustrating their passion for transforming spaces into beautiful, enchanting gardens. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596640272620,"sku":"9781914902949","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5fdee564ca92fa7f312a7392bd9fa62d.jpg?v=1777947252"},{"product_id":"landscape-of-dreams-by-isabel-bannerman-9781910258262","title":"Landscape of Dreams","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully illustrated and endearing part-biography, part-overview of the thinking behind their work... - \u003cem\u003eSunday Times Garden Book of the Year\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCharacter oozes through every pore of the book. - Tim Richardson, \u003cem\u003eCountry Life\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGloriously illustrated...displays their touches of genius everywhere. The book is ostensibly about gardens, or garden designs, but it is so much more than that. It's about passion, vision, commitment and entertainment, and it's also a glorious celebration of England. - Sebastian Shakespeare, \u003cem\u003eTatler\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bannermans' designs combine monumentality with carefully balanced humour and it's a pleasure to learn how they come to fruition. - \u003cem\u003eThe Garden\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA record of the grand scale gardens made by these two offbeat visionaries... a compelling read. - Mary Keen, \u003cem\u003eTelegraph\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLushly illustrated, beautifully-penned and instructive account of the work of this well-known UK garden design duo. - \u003cem\u003eIrish Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspiring reading. - \u003cem\u003eEvening Standard\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI just gorged myself on this magnificent book. Utterly transporting. It's the first gardening book I couldn't put down. - Dominic West\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIsabel and Julian Bannerman have turned dreams to ethereal reality time and again. This is a glorious scrapbook-style story of some of their most notable works. - \u003cem\u003eThe English Garden\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn absolutely magical book. Such brilliant writing, vivid, engaged... this is a most potent record of true brilliance. - Anna Pavord\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeavers of garden fairy tales... - \u003cem\u003eHomes and Gardens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book, a personal account of the couple's key design projects, builds up a picture, both in words and images, of what this special touch involves. - \u003cem\u003eGardens Illustrated\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFull of wonderful photographs - but do read the writing from the beginning: it's romantic, thoughtful and inspiring. - \u003cem\u003eThe Lady\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis glorious book is not only beautiful to look at, it is written in wonderfully descriptive language. I found my head filled with ideas as well as thoughts about what gardening is all about. - \u003cem\u003eReckless Gardener\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePacked with sumptuous images of their quirky, stately and inventive British gardens which although largely grand are nonetheless really inspiring. - A Little Bird\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596755812588,"sku":"9781910258262","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/0ec00a30c1c1cbf131b8bd7ece4fe656.jpg?v=1777946908"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/isabel-bannerman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}