Sustainable living gifts

The Edible Backyard by Kath Irvine is an essential companion for anyone looking to transform their garden into a flourishing, organic paradise. This comprehensive guide takes you through every step needed to grow a variety of vegetables, fruits, and herbs in your own garden, ensuring a continuous supply of fresh produce all year round. Gardening expert Kath Irvine shares insights...

Nadia’s Farm Kitchen is a warm, inspiring, and deeply personal cookbook celebrating the rhythms of the seasons and the simple joys of life on the land. Featuring over 70 wholesome, seasonal recipes and more than a dozen heartfelt short stories about life on the farm, this book offers a unique glimpse into the life of beloved cook and TV personality Nadia...

Year-round growing plan to yield six portions of veg per person per day plus batching and preserving recipes. Eat homegrown food all year round and save money on your weekly shop by following a simple plan for self-sufficiency. The Self-Sufficiency Garden by Huw Richards and Sam Cooper reveals the results of their two-year journey planning and trialling their own self-sufficiency...

The Good Life by Gillian Swinton chronicles her journey to live self-sufficiently, embracing life off the land and adapting to the seasons. Together with her partner Hamish, their two dogs, a cat, a few sheep, some bees, and a lot of chooks, they are building a community and learning not to take it all too seriously. On their 2.7-hectare property...

What if the food you eat could rewind your biological clock? 'Clear and compelling' — Chris van Tulleken 'Really interesting and insightful' — Joe Wicks 'Fascinating' — Tim Spector From the rising incidence of cancer in the under-50s to increased infertility rates, there are signs everywhere that growing numbers of us are ageing too quickly. Why? Many believe there’s one...

Simple swaps and innovative ideas for cleaning and maintaining your home that won't cost the Earth. Learn how easy it is to make simple swaps in your cleaning and tidying methods for a more eco-friendly home. This beautifully illustrated black and white guide with 101 hints and sustainable, natural cleaning tips and hacks will help you take small steps that...

Nancy Birtwhistle is loved for her no-nonsense guidance and down-to-earth approach on all things eco-friendly. Nancy encourages every one of us to make small, practical changes that work for us and help the planet. Nancy’s flexible recipes enable you to use what you have to hand and make the most of seasonal ingredients while learning how to cook in a...

WINNER: 2024 Australian Book Design Awards, Best Designed Children's Non-Fiction book WINNER: 2024 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults, Elsie Locke Non-Fiction Award Join maverick inventor Steve Mushin as he tackles climate change with an avalanche of mind-bending, scientifically plausible inventions to rewild cities and save the planet. Jump into his brain as he designs habitat-printing robot...

The bestselling classic guide to a more sustainable way of life from the father of self-sufficiency. Embrace off-grid green living and imagine a more sustainable future with the original guide to self-sufficiency. For over 40 years, John Seymour has inspired thousands to make more eco-friendly choices with his advice on living sustainably. The Complete Book of Self-Sufficiency offers step-by-step instructions...

In Your Money or Your Life, authors Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez offer a transformative approach to redefining your relationship with money and achieving financial independence. This seminal work, which has sold more than a million copies, guides readers through a nine-step program that encourages living deliberately and meaningfully. It is a comprehensive guide that addresses all aspects of financial...

Celebrate two decades of culinary creativity with Ripe Recipes - Thought For Food by Angie Redfern. This fourth addition to the beloved Ripe cookbook series combines the delectable recipes you love with a profound message about sustainability and thoughtful food consumption. Marking the 20th birthday of the renowned Ripe Deli team, this cookbook is a tribute to their enduring success...

In Doughnut Economics, Oxford academic Kate Raworth presents a groundbreaking alternative to the conventional economic paradigms that have dominated for decades. Amidst unforeseen financial crises, staggering wealth inequality, and relentless environmental pressures, Raworth invites readers to rethink fundamental aspects of the economy. This timely book identifies the shortcomings of traditional economic thinking and introduces a bold new perspective designed to...

Learn from the king of compost how to reduce waste, feed your soil, and improve your plants. Learn how to make compost gold from the master of healthy soil. Charles Dowding puts feeding the soil at the heart of his No Dig method of growing. He explains how to use your kitchen and garden waste to make homemade compost so...

You've just stumbled upon the Swiss Army knife of home hacks. Home Sweet Hacks by Mark Gregory offers 150 quick, easy, practical, eco-friendly, low-cost hints and hacks for around the house. It includes instructions on a variety of tasks such as: How to remove stains Making your own cleaning and beauty products Getting rid of insects in a natural and...

In 2026, Saint Peter marks a decade at the forefront of global dining – a restaurant that has quietly but decisively reshaped the way we think about fish. In Saint Peter: Chapter & Verse, Josh Niland brings that world to the page for the first time: a landmark work that captures the philosophy, precision and daily rhythm of one of...

A compelling call to change the way we think about gardening and growing food, Nettles and Petals is the only guide you need to make your garden more sustainable. Full of essential information and inviting imagery, this accessible guide provides a holistic and ecological approach to gardening and vegetable growing. With a focus on biodiversity, soil health, and the creation...

How to grow crops in any space accompanied by recipes you can flex based on yield Gardener Huw Richards and chef Sam Cooper bridge the gap between the garden and kitchen, profiling the growing and cooking of 70 crops. In this super practical companion for all kitchen gardeners, each crop has no-nonsense growing information on spacing, sowing, and harvesting accompanied...

'A love letter to Mother Earth and entertaining must-read that goes to the heart of our survival' - Charles Massy, author of Call of the Reed Warbler. Perfect for fans of Wilding by Isabella Tree. What we do to the soil, we do to ourselves. Soil is the unlikely story of our most maligned resource as a swashbuckling hero. A...

Award-winning and bestselling cook Anna Jones gives her golden rules for easy wins in the kitchen with super-simple recipes that are bursting with flavour and kind to the planet. Anna takes 12 hero ingredients that are guaranteed to make your food taste great, with chapters on lemons, olive oil, mustard, tahini, and more. She gives 125 all-new dishes that you...

This is a book about the big world of tiny houses. With housing affordability creating significant issues for many people, the tiny house movement is rapidly growing as people downsize their homes in search of a simpler, bigger life. Over the past 10 years, author Bryce Langston has travelled the world, telling the stories of the remarkable individuals who build...

One: Pot, Pan, Planet by award-winning cook Anna Jones is not just another cookbook; it is a culinary manifesto that embraces how we want to eat now: quickly, sustainably, and with style. This electrifying new collection features over 200 effortless recipes that streamline your cooking process, limiting the pans and simplifying the ingredients for delightful all-in-one dinners that save both...

The British Book Industry Awards Non-Fiction Book of the Year 2016 Norwegian Wood is the perfect fireside read, whether you're a seasoned woodcutter or your passion is yet to be kindled. It's also an ideal seasonal gift. Chopping and stacking wood is a pastime where the world makes sense once more. Because our relationship to fire is so ancient and...

Saving money doesn't have to cost the earth. From the astonishing 12p laundry detergent, stain removal top tips, and the wildly popular recipe Pure Magic, The Green Budget Guide includes all this and more inspired, sustainable, and budget-friendly hacks that have made Nancy Birtwhistle so loved by readers and an ever-growing social media following. What do you do with your...

Worth its weight in gold — Gaby Roslin Great for the pocket and the planet — Daisy Upton Saving money doesn't have to cost the earth. How can you remove even the toughest stains? How can you make the best use of your microwave and keep meals healthy and tasty? How can you remove mould safely? Sunday Times bestselling author...

'The tips and tricks are just brilliant.' – Jane Dunn, author of Jane's Patisserie 'Finally, an eco-friendly home guide that's relatable and we can all follow.' – Sophie Liard, author of The Folding Lady One change, any change, will make a difference to our precious planet. We all want to do our best for our homes and the planet, but...

'Simply wonderful.' - BEN FOGLE Kate's book has the warmth and calming effect of a log fire and a glass of wine. Unknit your brow and let go. It's a treat.' - GARETH MALONE Kate Humble pours her enviable knowledge into attainable goals. It's a winning combination and the prize - a life in balance with nature - is definitely...

In 2014, Marie Kondo became famous around the world, changed how we live, the relationship we have with the objects around us, and taught us how to seek out the joy in our daily lives. Five years later, her Netflix TV show brought her teachings to an even wider audience and introduced to millions her captivating charm and serene presence....

The ultimate guide to biodynamic gardening with information on lunar cycles, step-by-step recipes for natural remedies, and crop profiles. Reap the benefits of a biodynamic, organic approach to gardening and grow abundant crops in tune with lunar cycles. Biodynamic Gardening has all you need to know about gardening by the moon: A biodynamic calendar enables you to plan the growing...

Everyone should have her collection of books at home. Daisy Upton, The Five Minute Mum I'll be a pro by the end of the year! Sophie Liard, The Folding Lady Going green in the garden has never been easier with Nancy Birtwhistle's sustainable, eco-friendly tips that will help you make the most of your space, and what it can grow....

What if your habits could create a more meaningful life for you and a better world? The Milkwood Permaculture Living Handbook is your guide to improving your home, health, and happiness - and the planet - one simple step at a time. Packed with practical skills and projects, it's regenerative living for busy people who want to make a positive...

A Life On Gorge River is a bestseller that chronicles the fascinating life of the most remote family in New Zealand. Robert Long and his family—wife Catherine and children Christan (17) and Robin (14)—live in complete isolation, in a hut two days' walk south of Haast in South Westland. Robert has lived there for nearly 30 years; Catherine for 20...

The One-Straw Revolution by Masanobu Fukuoka has been transforming the lives of its readers since its initial publication in 1978. This book serves as a call to arms, a manifesto, and a radical rethinking of the global systems upon which we rely for sustenance. It also stands as the memoir of a man whose spiritual beliefs inform every aspect of...

The much-awaited debut cookery book from Radhi Devlukia-Shetty. "What you eat—along with your daily habits and the thoughts you think—has the ability to completely transform every aspect of your health." – Radhi Shetty A passionate cook and nutritionist, Radhi Devlukia-Shetty’s JoyFull is abundant and inviting. With over 125 plant-based recipes, it is designed to balance health and satisfaction; her wide-ranging...

Your best-friend guide to gardening from @GardenwithJonny (3M+ community) Stay green, stay gorgeous! In his debut book, gardening enthusiast Jonny Hincks - known by over 3 million followers online as @gardenwithjonny - brings his signature humour, relatable advice and down-to-earth, no-fuss approach to gardening with one aim- for you to garden yourself happy. Discover the joy of getting outdoors with...

Recipes and ideas for a calmer way of life. When Eleanor Ozich moved to the outskirts of the city with her husband and young family, she set about enjoying a much calmer way of life. Shedding unnecessary clutter and adopting a simpler style of living, Eleanor found herself with more time and energy to appreciate her family and friends and...

A month-by-month guide to growing your own food in just one raised bed. Grow vegetables and herbs all year round in just one raised bed - it's that simple! All you need is one raised bed to grow an abundance of food. For keen gardeners starting from scratch, best-selling gardening author and YouTuber Huw Richards first shows you how to...

Elevate your backyard veggie patch into a work of sophisticated and stylish art. Kitchen Garden Revival guides you through every aspect of kitchen gardening, from design to harvesting, with expert advice from author Nicole Burke, founder of Rooted Garden, one of the leading US culinary landscape companies, and Gardenary, an online kitchen gardening education and resource company. Participating in the...

'The tips and tricks are just brilliant.' - Jane Dunn, author of Jane's Patisserie 101 eco-friendly home-hacks, tips and recipes from Sunday Times bestselling author and Great British Bake Off winner Nancy Birtwhistle. One change, any change, will make a difference to our precious planet. We all want to do our best for our homes and the planet, but it's...

Merlin, Gandalf, Voldemort—these well-known sorcerers from popular culture are famed for their amazing spells and spectacular magical powers. In ancient times, however, a wizard was actually a freelance intellectual whose main stock in trade was good advice, supported by a thorough education in agriculture, navigation, political and military science, languages, commerce, mathematics, medicine, and the natural sciences—in essence, the true...

Create a rainbow of vibrant, natural inks from the plants and flowers around you. Plant-based inks are richer in colour than synthetic inks, producing a wide range of tones and unique, stunning visual results. Extracting and storing these inks ready for use is made simple in this beginner-friendly book. The 27 seasonal plant 'recipes', which yield 49 colours of ink,...

Well Worn is the perfect book for both stitching pros and those who have never picked up a needle and thread before. The sustainable darning and sashiko techniques taught in this book combat perfectionism as well as fast fashion. Begin by getting to grips with core mending skills, with a handy introductory compendium of visible mending techniques. Then, move on...

The guide for anyone who dreams of living the country life in the city by growing their own healthy, sustainable fruit and veg - and more! Producing our own fruit, vegetables, herbs, eggs and honey is perfectly possible in a suburban space, and this practical guide will help urban dwellers develop a more sustainable existence. With a deep knowledge of...

Whether you want to learn how to grow tomatoes, bake bread, make your own soap and preserve fruit, or just be inspired to slow down and live more sustainably, the bestseller Down to Earth will be your guide. 'I was pulled into simple living before I knew what it was. It crept up on me using the smallest of steps...

Dear Mr & Mrs Jones, I am writing to inform you of my withdrawal from the race to keep up with you . . . Once upon a time, Brooke McAlary thought she was close to having it all. Married to a wonderful man, mother to a lively young daughter, and pregnant for a second time, she'd acquired all the...

In Teaming with Microbes, Jeff Lowenfels revealed the fascinating facts around the soil food web, all the tiny organisms that live in soil and aid a plant's growth. In Teaming with Nutrients, he explored how those organisms aid in the uptake of nutrients. And in Teaming with Fungi, he detailed the symbiotic relationship between plants and fungi, the most important...

Discover Shira Gill's new book LifeStyled, out in January 2025. Want to get your house in order? Well, all you have to do is bin everything you thought you knew about organising and follow Shira Gill's revolutionary clutter-clearing plan... You Magazine 'Breaks down the process of creating more serene homes into manageable chunks.' Sunday Express 'A step-by-step guide to designing...

In 20 short books, Penguin Classics brings you the new canon of great environmental works. Over the past 75 years, a new canon has emerged. As humans have driven the living planet to the brink of collapse, visionary thinkers around the world have raised their voices to defend it. Their words have endured, becoming the classics that define the environmental...

The Conscious Kitchen by Immy Lucas, of the popular YouTube channel Sustainably Vegan, empowers you to embrace seasonal, plant-based eating and other low-impact practices to create your own conscious kitchen. We all want to make a difference in the fight against climate change. We all want to live on a healthier planet, have healthier homes, and invest in a healthier...

An entertaining celebration of sustainable fashion, buying well and finding your style in the twenty-first century. 'The point of this book is to explore my ideas for sartorial satisfaction, to tell the stories associated with my love of clothes and fashion, and to share the message of accidental sustainability.' When Peta Mathias dug through the clothes she had stored away...

Gaia's Garden by Toby Hemenway is an influential work that reshapes the way we perceive gardening and our interaction with the natural world. Building upon the principles of permaculture, Hemenway introduces a revolutionary approach that encourages collaboration with natural ecosystems rather than battling against them. This second edition of the seminal book delves into the philosophy of creating sustainable and...

Discover how to find joy and calm in the natural world with Caroline Quentin's warm journey into nature, wherever you live and whatever your space. Following the success of her Sunday Times bestseller, Drawn to the Garden, Caroline Quentin returns with Drawn to Nature, a beautifully illustrated celebration of the outdoors in all its forms. Written in her familiar, conversational...

Drawing directly from his experience as an acclaimed climate-change gardener, and of setting up a kitchen garden from scratch for River Cottage, Mark explains the practical aspects of organic growing. He introduces us to a whole world of vegetables we may not have previously considered and does away with alienating gardening jargon once and for all. Mark begins with a...

We face a biodiversity crisis and a climate meltdown. Our food systems are broken, our soils are depleted and our seeds are owned by global corporations. Meanwhile, colonial capitalism dictates the mainstream response to these crises, drowning out Indigenous perspectives and solutions. Yet Indigenous practices and understandings of kai (food) offer important pathways to ensuring ecological, cultural, and socio-economic sustainability,...

RetroSuburbia is part manual and part manifesto. The book shows how our suburbs can be transformed to become productive and resilient in an energy descent future. It focuses on what can be done by an individual at the household level (rather than community or government levels).RetroSuburbia is a source of inspiration, introducing concepts and outlining patterns and practical solutions. It...

Get clever in the kitchen with bestselling author George Georgievski of @schoollunchbox fame with easy, unfussy dinners that work double time. Satisfy the whole family with fun, healthy meals that will genuinely save you money and time. Every single recipe is paired with a creative solution to make over your leftovers for tomorrow's lunchbox. Start with George's repertoire of under-20-minute...

How to eat for the health of the planet and ourselves, from the Sunday Times bestselling author and scientist. 'Everyone needs to read this book' – Isabella Tree 'A clarion call' – Caroline Lucas How can we eat well without harming the planet? The way we produce food today is damaging people and nature alike. Modern, intensive farming systems produce...

Cottage Gardens never go out of style, and the rise of homesteading and "cottagecore" is leading to a resurgence of this charming and practical style. Beloved for their informality, cottage gardens champion organic and unstructured spaces overflowing with textures and colours while welcoming self-sown plants and bulbs popping up and spreading on their own. Appearing casual, everything is done with...

With this guide to mending and patching, you don’t have to say goodbye to your worn favourite clothes. Throwing away damaged, yet beloved, clothes can be one of the saddest things, but what if you were able to fix those holes and extend their life? With Mend & Patch, you can learn to take care of your clothes, mending, patching...

No-Waste Kitchen Gardening is a fun and colourful exploration of the amazing results you can get by re-growing vegetable cutoffs and scraps into harvestable, edible plants. Stop tossing your carrot stumps, loose cilantro sprigs, lettuce and cabbage stalks, and apple cores in the trash! The expert advice in No-Waste Kitchen Gardening gives you all the instructions and tricks you'll need...

Manufacturing a green future Industrial production is considered one of the biggest sources of pollution in the world. In 2020, Norwegian furniture manufacturer Vestre decided to prove that a different future is possible. Together with architects from the Danish Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), Vestre drew up plans for a green factory deep in the Norwegian forests: Making the Plus not...

Learn how to make your own solar-powered appliances and additions to your home with clear step-by-step instructions. Put the sun to work in your home with this updated and abridged version of the best-selling book, DIY Solar Projects. Similar to the previous edition, this new version offers small-scale, achievable solar projects that homeowners can build and install themselves. From cooking...

A great set to start your own garden. Prepare the soil with the tools and plant your first plants. Mark the spot to the plant signs. Don't forget to water them regulary! Use the shovel, rake and trowel to loosen up the soil and plant your seeds then make sure they get enough water with the watering can! Also included...

'In this enlightening guide to container gardening, Ann Treneman comprehensively dispels the notion that growing plants in a pot is in any way a second-best option...the real strength of this book is the author's enthusiasm for creating a container garden that will not only look beautiful but will also benefit nature.' Daily Mail * This complete primer on how to...

Les Jardins de la Grelinette is a micro-farm located in eastern Quebec, just north of the American border. Growing on just 1.5 acres, owners Jean-Martin and Maude-Helene feed more than two hundred families through their thriving CSA and seasonal market stands and supply their signature mesclun salad mix to dozens of local establishments. The secret of their success is the...

A transformative guide to experiencing the fullness of God's promises through the power of minimalism, from the bestselling author of The More of Less and The Minimalist Home. Experience the fullness of God's promises through the power of minimalism. Rooted in the teachings of Jesus, Uncluttered Faith argues that true spiritual fulfilment and abundant life are found not in accumulation...

Architecture, as we know it, is in crisis. The authority of architects is crumbling, and their methods are no longer tenable. In a highly critical introspection, architect and writer Reinier de Graaf explores the tough choices ahead and the course of action that must follow. Architecture Against Architecture demands we rethink both how and why we build. With wit and...

This is a Good Guide - for a Sustainable Lifestyle is the definitive and comprehensive guide on what you can do about climate change and contribute to a better world. It contains lists of go-to shops, beautiful brands, inspiring insights, surprising facts, and useful solutions. Through in-depth interviews with leading pioneers, such as Livia Firth, Green Kitchen Stories, and Andrew...

The Compost Coach is a colourful, comprehensive and accessible guide to creating the very best compost, also known as garden gold. Kate is on a mission to empower readers to understand the small steps they can take every day to look after the environment and live more sustainably. The book is tailored for the home composter, including those who live...

This remarkably relevant historic text provides sound advice to allotment growers and includes a handy month-by-month guide. Published to help civilians grow vegetables during the First World War, The Allotment Book is a practical guide to making the most of whatever size allotment you have. Though written more than one hundred years ago, it contains easy-to-follow, reassuring advice, which still...

'This beautifully presented book gives readers the nitty-gritty guide for five diverse ways to nourish ourselves from stewarding nature's abundance.'— David Holmgren, co-originator of Permaculture 'This book may change your life and your community.'— Costa Georgiadis 'Finally, the ultimate self-reliance manual from premier educational facilitator, Milkwood.'— Joel Salatin, Polyface Farm 'A joyful guide to how to grow, eat and live...

Self-sufficient gardens are beautiful—a ramble of productivity, and a profusion of smells and colour. Jackie will help you to create a 'Garden of Eden' in your own backyard. Backyard Self-Sufficiency provides practical advice on establishing your garden and ensuring its productivity throughout the seasons. With Jackie French's guidance, transform your outdoor space into a lush haven that not only provides...

Whether you farm or garden, live in the country or long to move there, or simply enjoy an occasional rural retreat, you will be delighted by this cornucopia of writings about living and working on the land, harvested from the fertile fields of ancient Greek and Roman literature. An inspiring antidote to the digital age, How to Be a Farmer...

This comprehensive guide to homesteading provides all the information you need to grow and preserve a sustainable harvest of grains and vegetables; raise animals for meat, eggs, and dairy; and keep honey bees for your sweeter days. With easy-to-follow instructions on canning, drying, and pickling, you'll enjoy your backyard bounty all winter long. Also available in this series: The Backyard...

A new and ancient story about perennial nut trees, our ecological role as humans, and the future of food. The day Elspeth Hay learned that we can eat acorns, stories she'd believed her whole life began to unravel. Until then, she'd always believed we must grow our staple foods in farmed fields—the same fields wreaking havoc on our land, air,...

Attainable Sustainable Pantry by Kris Bordessa is a handy illustrated collection of tried and true techniques to fill your cupboards with wholesome, homemade food—and save money, too. Internet sensation Kris Bordessa demonstrates how to replace store-bought, processed products with your own delicious, nutritious entrees, side dishes, condiments, snacks, and more. With more than 120 recipes—from cake mixes and marmalades to...

In this new cookbook, My Harvest Kitchen, Gesine Bullock-Prado invites her fans into her kitchen, where the harvest is local. Whether she has picked the lettuce from her own garden, visited a farmers' market, or shopped at the local grocery store, her seasonal cooking is accessible to all readers. Delicious recipes share the page with fan-favourite family stories and tips...

Build a self-sufficient life with these 40+ photo-illustrated projects for growing and preserving your own food, keeping animals, harnessing alternative energy, and more. Learning to do more things yourself is healthy, rewarding, and fulfilling, and benefits the environment. Whether you live in the suburbs or have 80 acres in the mountains, this new and affordable edition, adapted from the best-selling...

How an Australian farming family chose regenerative practices over bare dirt and bull dust. When the Spencer family farm seemed on the brink of collapse, graziers Renee Spencer and her sister Melissa decided it was time for radical change. They had become aware of terms such as 'cell grazing', 'sustainable', and 'holistic', and considered incorporating these concepts into their practices....

Interpreting Soil Test Results is a practical reference enabling soil scientists, environmental scientists, environmental engineers, landholders and land managers to understand and interpret soil results. In this new edition, the entire acid sulfate soil section has been replaced with the most current information. The interpretation of some soil chemistry tests has been updated, such as soil phosphorus values based on...

A fascinating look at the world of small-scale textile farms along the Salish Sea and their pivotal role in sustainable, artisanal textile production and the slow fashion movement. Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands are a part of a unique geographical region that can grow and process its own raw textile materials with transparency. This book explores the region's vibrant...