5 Fascinating New Home and Gardening Books to Add to Your Reading List
Edible: 70 Sustainable Plants That Are Changing How We Eat
Authors: Kevin Hobbs and Artur Cisar-Erlach
Plants that can thrive under the most challenging of conditions are becoming more important in ensuring food security in our changing climate. The beautifully illustrated tome highlights unusual yet fascinating edible plants from around the globe, including where to find and purchase them, along with tips for growing and care. $40 (wwnorton.com)
Ornament is Not a Crime
Author: Rebecca L. Gross
Postmodernist principles of color, pattern play and embellishment are making a comeback from their 1980s heyday. Perfect for anyone seeking bold design inspiration for their home, this 272-page pictorial showcases, bright, boisterous spaces and challenges the notion that form always follows function. $50 (thamesandhudson.com)
Arent & Pike: Interiors Beyond the Primary Palette
Authors: Juliette Arent and Sarah-Jane Pyke
Known for their distinctive use of color, texture and form, this design duo’s inaugural book showcases their best work. Learn about the psychology behind thoughtfully curated interiors that invoke meaning and joy. $50 (thamesandhudson.com)
ADUs: The Perfect Housing Solution
Author: Sheri Koones
Discover the innovative world of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)—smaller spaces built on the same property as single-family primary homes, including guest houses, rental spaces and casitas. Explore a variety of styles across the United States and Canada, from home add-ons to standalone structures, practical to sustainable. It’s a timely topic, considering Phoenix City Council last fall legalized backyard guest houses to address the affordable housing crisis and provide options for families with adult children and aging parents. Check phoenix.gov for certain restrictions. $40. (sherikoones.com)
The Preserving Garden
Author: Jo Turner
From cultivating to harvesting and creating homemade jams and pickles, Turner’s comprehensive guide empowers readers to enjoy the fruits of their labor while embracing timeless preservation practices through helpful how-to’s, tips, recipes and more. $30 (thriftbooks.com)
