This is a gorgeous book, both inspirational ans aspirational, filled with beautiful photographs of beautiful gardens and homes, some serious eye candy. We meet gardeners of different types, including indoor gardeners- houseplants can be a garden too- and get to know them, get tips from them. This isn't a how-to gardening book, though there are things to be learned here, this is a book to get lost in and dream.

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If you’re a fan of Kinfolk magazine, this book is for you! It’s really quite inspirational as you are introduced to gardens, gardeners, and stories of gardening from around the world. It is a testament to the universal nature of gardening, but it also shows that gardening can be simple or elaborate and still bring much happiness to its owner and guests. There are “how-to” sections that I found odd because I think just the inspirational value of seeing other gardens/gardeners was enough of a ‘purpose’ for this book.

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Wonderfully creative and inspiring gardens and the uses of plants in many different ways. Beautiful textures created.

I love Kinfolk! They cover a simple but inspiring life. Great ideas and hints getting back to nature life.

This is a fascinating look at a wide variety of people around the world and how they incorporate plants into their homes and their lives. It's not at all a traditional garden book, but more a look at how people live who have plants in some way as a central part of their lives. There's a huge diversity in types of homes and locations, with just as much focus on desert homes and even rooftop organic gardens as any traditional garden homes. The reader is introduced to some fascinating people, most of whom are in the arts in some capacity, and sees how nature is built into their lives. The book is interspersed with a few tips about things like sharing cuttings and other plant-related tidbits, but it is primarily a look at diverse people, homes and landscapes that are defined in some way by their love of plants.

I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for review.

A collection of profiles of individuals, couples or families from all over the world who have incorporated nature into their environments. “Nature as nourishment” is the theme and the execution is wide-ranging, from artists who use pressed flowers to decorate their apartment to a community food garden to a Swedish cemetery. Garden lovers will probably be disappointed by the book although there are a few nice ones included (the key word here being “few”). However, some of the more interesting ones are poorly illustrated (a photo of a hand holding a plant or the gardener looking out a window isn’t very satisying). Probably the most famous garden is "Lotusland" in California but the photos do not do it justice. Especially puzzling is the inclusion of non-gardening environemnts, such a glass house in the desert with no garden in sight (not even a cactus). Between the profiles are segments on “How to Care for Houseplants” and “How to Create with Flowers” with very basic information.

Aesthetically pleasing but limited audience and limited substance. Overall I see this being very targeted and niche.

This is a big beautiful book that showcases how 30 homeowners all over the world have created beautiful garden spaces to relax and unwind, entertain and dream. A gorgeous book to while away an afternoon