{"title":"Chris McLaughlin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChris McLaughlin\u003c\/strong\u003e invites readers into the world of creative and practical gardening with an artistic touch. His books, such as \u003cem\u003eA Garden to Dye For\u003c\/em\u003e, explore the vibrant possibilities of natural dyes and the rich interplay between plants and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on cultivating beauty and sustainability, McLaughlin's works blend cultural insight with hands-on advice, making them a perfect choice for enthusiasts of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eHome \u0026amp; Garden\u003c\/em\u003e alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-garden-to-dye-for-by-chris-mclaughlin-9780985562281","title":"A Garden to Dye For","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHome-grown botanical dyes are in, and they're part of today's shift toward natural and organic living. \u003cem\u003e\"A new generation discovers grow-it-yourself dyes,\"\u003c\/em\u003e says the New York Times. And you don't have to have a degree in chemistry to create your own natural dyes. It just takes a garden plot and a kitchen. \u003cem\u003eA Garden to Dye For\u003c\/em\u003e shows how super-simple it is to plant and grow a dyer's garden and create beautiful dyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany of these plants may already be in our cutting, cottage or food gardens, ready for double duty. These special plants can fit right in with traditional garden themes. \u003cem\u003eA Garden to Dye For\u003c\/em\u003e features 40-plus plants that the gardener-crafter can grow for an all-natural, customised colour palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA dyer's garden can be a mosaic of flowers, herbs, roots and fruits that lend us their pigments to beautify other areas of our lives. The richly photographed book is divided between the garden and the dye process, with garden layouts, plant profiles, dye extraction and uses, step-by-step recipes and original, engaging DIY projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the book that bridges the topic of plant dyes to mainstream gardeners, the folks who enjoy growing the plants as much as using them in craft projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.agardentodyefor\"\u003ewww.agardentodyefor\u003c\/a\u003e; and on Facebook: A Garden to Dye For.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47423713640684,"sku":"9780985562281","price":52.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/91kHqQ3R2IL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774428869"},{"product_id":"the-good-garden-by-chris-mclaughlin-9781642832150","title":"The Good Garden","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes a garden good? For Chris McLaughlin, it's about growing the healthiest, most scrumptious fruits and veggies possible, but it's also about giving back. How can your little patch of Earth become a sanctuary for threatened wildlife, sequester carbon, and nurture native plants?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMcLaughlin gives you all the tricks and tips you need to grow the sustainable garden of your dreams. Drawing from established traditions, such as permaculture and French intensive gardening, and McLaughlin's hard-earned experience, \u003ci\u003eThe Good Garden\u003c\/i\u003e is a joyful guide for newbies and experienced gardeners alike. It will teach you the fundamentals, including how to choose the right plant varieties for your microclimate, and proven methods to fight pests without chemicals. You will also discover the nuances of developing a green thumb, from picking species to attract specific types of pollinators to composting techniques based on time available. Lovely four-colour photography will show you good gardening in action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost importantly, \u003ci\u003eThe Good Garden\u003c\/i\u003e will help you foster a sense of meaning in your garden. Maybe the goal is to reduce food miles and plastic waste by growing delicious berries. Maybe it's to meet neighbours who also care about the planet through a seed-swap. Maybe it's a quiet moment patting the bunny whose manure will replace toxic fertilisers in the soil. A good garden offers endless possibilities and \u003ci\u003eThe Good Garden\u003c\/i\u003e offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47995598668012,"sku":"9781642832150","price":96.59,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781642832150-the-good-garden.jpg?v=1784898395"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/chris-mclaughlin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}