{"title":"Julie Chai","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the delightful world of Julie Chai, a celebrated author whose works are a treasure trove for those with a penchant for lush landscapes and inspiring garden concepts. Known for her vivid storytelling and ability to make gardening accessible to all, Julie Chai's collection is a must-have for both seasoned gardeners and enthusiastic beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her renowned works, \u003cem\u003eGarden Wonderland\u003c\/em\u003e stands out, offering readers a journey through the art of home and garden design with creativity and flair. In this book, Julie shares invaluable tips and insights, transforming ordinary spaces into extraordinary green havens. Her approachable writing style ensures that readers can effortlessly follow along and transform their own gardens into captivating retreats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJulie Chai's books are a comprehensive blend of practical advice and inspiring ideas, making them an essential resource in the Home \u0026amp; Garden category. Her passion for nature and aesthetics shines through each page, encouraging readers to explore and nurture their own green spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmbrace the joys of gardening with Julie Chai's expertly crafted narratives and bring a touch of natural beauty to your home.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"garden-wonderland-by-leslie-bennett-9781984861382","title":"Garden Wonderland","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA visual feast of garden design inspiration that embraces diversity and teaches you how to create a lush, colourful, edible, and meaningful garden wonderland of your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGarden Wonderland\u003c\/em\u003e reminds us over and over that plants should be part of everyday life for everyone - as food, experience, memory, and creativity.\" - Jennifer Jewell, creator and host of the Cultivating Place public radio programme and podcast, and author of \u003cem\u003eWhat We Sow\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAward-winning garden designer Leslie Bennett creates gardens filled with stunning layers of colour and texture. But even more than that, they \"feed the eye and nourish the soul\" (\u003cem\u003eElle Decor\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing practical how-to information alongside examples from nineteen gardens, Bennett shows how to incorporate personal and edible elements into the landscape to honour a variety of cultures, while including families of all shapes and sizes, to create spaces that nurture self, community, and more. For example, the team designed a garden for the cofounder of the Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation to showcase art from emerging Black artists, while for a vegan chef's garden, they incorporated unusual vegetables that can't be found in grocery stores. A garden for a daughter of diplomats reflects the many places she's lived around the world; for a family that wants to beautify their neighbourhood, they designed a vibrant community-oriented front yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith chapters on floral, edible, gathering, healing, and cultural wonderlands, Bennett provides advice for tailoring a garden to your own needs, whether it's a place to host elegant garden parties, for children to play, to grow your own food and creativity, or a sanctuary to rest and relax. In \u003cem\u003eGarden Wonderland\u003c\/em\u003e, Bennett helps you unlock the potential of your garden to become a space of inspiring natural beauty, abundance, connection, and belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340803358956,"sku":"9781984861382","price":65.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781984861382.jpg?v=1772170351"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/julie-chai.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}