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Delve into the thrilling, epic tale of the young and arrogant prince Maxim Maresh, long before he became the king of Red London and adoptive father to Kell, the lead protagonist of A Darker Shade of Magic!

<b>Explore the famous historical gardens of Melbourne Hall, widely considered one of the most treasured historical gardens in England.</b><br/><br/> The garden is admired for its natural tunnel made up of the sweeping branches of<b> an ancient yew tree</b>, as well as its wrought iron arbour created by Robert Bakewell (known as the '<b>Birdcage</b>', which made Bakewell famous, but also left him penniless).<br/><br/> There have been few radical alterations to the gardens since the early 18th century. However, in the earlier part of the 20th century, extensive restoration was carried out. Now <b>home to Lord and Lady Ralph Kerr</b>, the garden remains a beautifully kept treasure. Lady Kerr has developed the garden and her eye for colour and detail means that the Melbourne Garden is a <b>haven of delightful and unusual specimen trees, shrubs and herbaceous borders</b>. Although still very much an 18th-century garden, the new planting schemes have introduced greater botanical interest.<br/><br/> Covering both the early history and more recent developments under its current owners, this stunning book contains numerous specially commissioned images by renowned garden photographer Andrea Jones, which show this spectacular garden through the seasons.

Breathe in the natural and cultural history of scent with this richly illustrated book inspired by the Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.

A beautifully illustrated survey of the world s most inspiring kitchen gardens, from potagers and historic estates to rooftop urban farms.<br/><br/>This stunning volume celebrates the rich history of kitchen gardens through more than 50 of the world s finest examples, each explored in depth through gorgeous imagery, vivid storytelling, and insightful texts highlighting garden and growing details. <br/><br/>Organized geographically, the book reveals how climate, culture, and history inform productive gardens around the world. Readers will discover European walled gardens flush with flowers and edibles; a forward-thinking, rooftop urban farm in Singapore; and an abundant coastal garden in Patagonia that proves green things can grow in the harshest of places. Iconic locations, such as Château de Villandry and Bunny Mellon s Oak Spring Garden, appear alongside community spaces, such as Alice Waters Edible Schoolyard in California, as well as stunning contemporary gardens by Patrice Taravella (Babylonstoren, South Africa), Arne Maynard (Gordon Castle, Scotland), Charles Stick (Sleepy Cat Farm, USA), and other renowned designers. <br/><br/>Gardeners of all abilities will discover the story behind each garden and its creation. Large images and informative texts offer the reader both inspiration and useful advice for what to grow in spaces of all shapes and sizes. Authored by Dr. Toby Musgrave, a garden historian and a grower at the iconic De Runde Haver community gardens in Nærum, Denmark, The Kitchen Garden includes extensive captions about each of the featured gardens, as well as an illustrated introduction charting the history of kitchen gardens and six topic essays on key subjects, including protected cropping, organic techniques, and training fruit.

<b>Now in a compact edition, the first major overview of the UK's leading garden designer, Tom Stuart-Smith.</b><br/> <br/> Landscape architect and designer Tom Stuart-Smith began his practice in London in 1998. Known for contrasting built forms with naturalistic planting, he has designed gardens, parks and landscapes in Europe, India, Morocco, the United States and the Caribbean. With clients such as the Royal Horticultural Society, the Royal Academy of Arts, and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Stuart-Smith has established himself as the United Kingdom's leading landscape architect.<br/> <br/> Featuring twenty-four of Stuart-Smith's gardens from around the world, this book is the first major overview of his career. Through four essays by the designer, readers will learn about his inspirations and methods, while also marvelling at the beauty of his designs. Each garden is accompanied by an overview drawing, spectacular commissioned photography, and text by leading garden writer Tim Richardson. <br/> <br/> Offering unique insights into landscape design and planting, this book will provide inspiration and ideas for garden-lovers and professionals, opening up imaginative possibilities for designing spaces from the smallest to the grandest.

An illustrated insiderÔÇÖs guide to the best flowering bulbs for beautiful garden plantings throughout the year

A whimsical visual survey of the house cat in art and popular culture, exploring humanityÔÇÖs enduring connection to one of our most loved animal companions