Discover the quiet joy of mushroom hunting with this delightful field guide to identifying mushrooms and reconnecting with the natural world.For the mycologically curious, this take-anywhere handbook is the perfect thing to toss in a backpack and bring on a mushroom hunt. Learn how to identify fifteen common types of mushrooms and forage safely—not necessarily for consumption but rather as a practice in curiosity, mindfulness, and peaceful observation.Mindf...

This debut book from acclaimed Los Angeles lifestyle brand Poketo proves creativity can be sparked anywhere. From a colorful desk in a tiny closet to expansive homes, Creative Spaces explores the lives, homes, and studios of 23 artistic entrepreneurs, authors, and designers through a collection of inspired interiors from across the country that brings art into the everyday. With stunning photography, intimate profiles, and unexpected takeaways, the book showcases an eclectic mix o...

A charming ode to trees and pocket-sized guide to appreciating them in their full glory.Often overlooked amid the hustle and bustle of our modern world, trees have many lessons to impart. In this portable guide crafted to kindle a sense of curiosity and wonder as we explore the nature of trees, you’ll discover:The inner workings of the roots, trunk, and crownHow trees foster community in the wildernessThe basics of forest bathing

Are you interested in learning the elegant and eye-catching Japanese art of Origami but are unsure of where to start? Does the thought of learning on your own seem daunting or overwhelming? Have you attempted to make Origami designs in the past but felt it was too difficult or frustrating? Are you looking to learn something new and unique? Look no further! In this instructional, easy to understand instructional book, you can learn how to master all of the delicate folds and shaping techniq...

This post-wild landscape guide is an "optimistic call to action" to help gardeners create a harmonious environment by incoporating plant communities ( Chicago Tribune).Over time, with industrialization and urban sprawl, we have driven nature out of our neighborhoods and cities. But we can invite it back by designing landscapes that look and function more like they do in the wild: robust, diverse, and visually harmonious.Featuring gorgeous photography...

"This is a fascinating books for anyone wanting to truly broaden the range of plants they grow." — Gardens IllustratedMoss is an extraordinary plant—it grows without roots, flowers, or stems. Despite being overlooked, in many ways, moss is perfect: it provides year-round color, excels in difficult climates, prevents soil erosion, and resists pests and disease. In The Magical World of Moss Gardening, bryophyte expert Annie Martin reveals how moss ca...

Use the power of the humble house plant to combat the stresses of modern life!Succulents and indoor house plants may seem extra trendy right now, but these plants have more benefits than simply looking beautiful. Everyday products pollute the air in our homes and our mental wellbeing is threatened like never before. This gardening book reveals the best life-enhancing houseplants that can reduce stress, fight fatigue, and even lower your blood sugar....

This gorgeously packaged little book celebrates trees and their life-affirming presence in our lives.The earth's longest living organisms, trees exemplify nature's great strength as well as its majestic beauty. Serving as virtual lungs for our planet, trees provide us with food, medicine, and our most versatile building material. To plant a tree is to plant hope, and as an act of commemoration, it literally gives life to that remembered. While it is in-deed a pract...

Anyone who has bought a houseplant has, at some point, also ended up killing it. As gloomy as the thought may be, the death of a houseplant is a good place to begin, because this is what can help us answer the important question: Why did it die? Equipped with the right knowledge, not only can you make a plant thrive in your house, you can propagate it to share with others too. You only need to know how to choose the right plants for your space and what their care entails. How Not to Ki...

How To Start A Profitable Worm Farm BusinessThe organic growing movement, the spike in gardening enthusiasm, and the legalization of cannabis in a rising number of US states are all driving up demand for worms, worm castings, and worm-related items. The desire to recycle organic waste and live a Zero Waste lifestyle is also a motivating force for the renewed interest in vermicomposting in conjunction with composting to produce excellent organic fertilizer.Keeping a worm far...

Just because you live in the city doesn’t mean you can't enjoy nature. This compact guide offers 52 nature-focused explorations, adventures, observations, and games that can help you and your child connect to nature while living in the city. While it may be hard to see nature through the traffic, buildings, and busyness of the city, there is still much of the natural world to explore when you turn your gaze to the cracks in the sidewalk, the trees on the street, or the green spaces that yo...

Cultivate a mindful new habit in 2023 with Be More Bonsai, and discover h****ow the art of growing bonsai trees can lead to a happier, more mindful way of lifeAmid the chaos of modern life, the ancient art of tending to bonsai can bring calm and perspective.The central tenets of this beautiful, meditative practice teach us patience, focus, calmness, perspective, planning, mindfulness and many more traits that can help us in our busy, challenging ev...