Small Garden

Cassie Hayward hates Christmas. Especially this year. No job. Flat broke. And an ex most definitely on the naughty list. The unexpected inheritance of a charming Victorian cottage in the small town of Poppy Creek may be the Christmas miracle Cassie needs. Except for one itty-bitty problem: a clause in the will. To inherit the house, Cassie must complete a series of festive tasks every day in December leading up to Christmas. All overseen by the handsome, Christmas-loving lawyer Luke Davis.

Starting your own distillery can be a tremendously rewarding venture, allowing you to transform your passion for spirits into a thriving business. However, the path to becoming a successful distillery owner is riddled with challenges—complex regulations, significant startup costs, and mastering the art of distillation are just the beginning. Crafting Spirits from Scratch is a detailed guide designed to help aspiring distillery owners navigate these obstacles successfully.

All Marnie wants is somewhere to call home. Mourning lost years spent in a marriage that has finally come to an end, she needs a fresh start and time to heal. Things she hopes to find in the rural west Lancashire village her mother always told her about. With nothing but her two green thumbs, Marnie takes a job as a gardener, which comes with a little cottage to make her own. The garden is beautiful - filled with roses, lavender and honeysuckle - and only a little rough around the edges. Which is more than can be said for her next-door neighbour, Ned Mars.

Based on extensive archival research as well as interviews with the movement's key players going back to the 1960s, this acclaimed book is the most comprehensive chronicle yet of one of the most interesting and lucrative culinary trends in the US since World War II. Acitelli weaves the story of the rise of American craft beer into the tales of trends like Slow Food and the rebirth of America's urban areas, and paints an unforgettable portrait of plucky entrepreneurial triumph.

Many businesses are in the dark about how to actually do better for the planet and the people in their company and their supply chain while also growing their margin. Some believe it can't be done. But it can. Maisie Ganzler has done it, and now she's going to show you how to build sustainability into your business, too. Her five big lessons come from three decades of successes and failures leading a $1.7 billion corporation toward a more sustainable future.

Container gardening has become very popular lately, but what does it even involve? It can help you create a beautiful garden in a small space (either indoors or outdoors!) without the hassle of traditional gardening techniques. Moreover, your garden is moveable, flexible, and accessible so that anyone can get involved regardless of their abilities or experience. Container gardening can brighten your living space and bring nature inside the home to boost your mental health and physical well-being.

One hundred years prior to the events of The Clackity, four best friends are drawn into a deadly scheme when they set out to investigate the strange disappearances taking place in the eerie town of Blight Harbor in this “compelling and imaginative” (Kirkus Reviews) middle grade adventure...

When a tornado tears through her hometown of Summertown, Illinois, wreaking havoc on the people she loves, social media manager Emma Woods has no choice but to head back home from her life in the big city to help rebuild. She's determined to use her social media savvy to put Summertown back on the map in time for the annual Garden Fest with rival town Middlebrook. Summertown really needs that prize money now. And if she can avoid Matteo Rourke—the reason she left Summertown in the first place—all the better.

After the sudden death of her husband, Hope finds herself reeling from the loss in more ways than one. First a young wife and now a grieving widow, she feels like fodder for never-ending town gossip. But when Hope meets Will, a screenwriter back in town to run his family’s inn, she sees in him another resident oddball. And like her, Will has been navigating a loss of his own.

It’s in the Bag: How to Turn a Passion Into a New Business is an inspiring business memoir. Entrepreneurs will find invaluable business advice in this remarkable story of how a flight attendant turned an idea into a product category that didn’t exist and created a multimillion-dollar global brand - the iconic SHERPA BAG, the world’s top selling, soft-side pet carrier. Pet lovers who fly with a dog or cat, have Gayle Martz to thank for revolutionizing pet travel on airlines, and for making pet travel in every mode, safer. This is her story.

Luisa hat sich aus dem Leben zurückgezogen – sie leidet unter ihrer unerträglichen Chefin, hat ihren Traumjob als Landschaftsarchitektin abgeschrieben und trauert immer noch um ihren Mann, den sie vor vielen Jahren verloren hat. Eines Tages erhält sie ein Angebot, das sie aus ihrem grauen Alltag befreit: In Collaton, einem Küstenort im Nordwesten Englands, soll sie auf einem verwilderten Stück Land einen Gemeinschaftsgarten anlegen, wie sie es sich immer gewünscht hat. Schnell wird Luisa klar, dass sie eine Menge Arbeit erwartet.

Addison Wedgewood has spent most of her life traversing the globe alongside her world-famous photographer parents. But she’s ready to trade her nomadic lifestyle for the stability and belonging that have always eluded her, and in the charming small town of Autumn Lake, Addison believes she's found a place to truly call home.

For love to grow, Flora will have to first dig up the past. At a hen party on the remote Scottish island of Alana, Flora is dared to ask a handsome stranger to be her plus-one for the wedding. When the gorgeous Mac accepts her invite, she assumes he's joking and thinks nothing more of it... Until he turns up at the church on the wedding day. But Mac has an agenda. He wants to hire her skills as a garden historian to restore the gardens at Róisín House, his home back on Alana.

Steven Kotler was 40 years old, single, and facing an existential crisis when he met Lila, a woman devoted to animal rescue. "Love me, love my dogs" was her rule, and Steven took it to heart. Spurred to move by a housing crisis in Los Angeles, Steven, Lila, and their eight dogs - then 10, then 20, and then they lost count - bought a postage-stamp-size farm in Chimayo, New Mexico....

One of the most significant benefits of decluttering is reducing stress and anxiety. Clutter can be overwhelming, particularly for parents juggling multiple responsibilities. A tidy, organized space provides a sense of control and tranquility, enabling family members to feel more relaxed and at ease. This emotional clarity can lead to improved interactions among family members, as everyone is less likely to feel frustrated or distracted by the chaos surrounding them. By creating a serene home environment, families can cultivate a sense of calm that permeates their daily lives.

With a theater foundation tea and an art show planned at Violet Vickers’s estate, Courtney is hired to create charming fairy gardens for the event. It’s not so charming, however, when her best friend Meaghan’s ex-boyfriend turns out to be Violet’s latest artistic protégé. Even worse, not long after Meaghan locks horns with him, his body is found in her yard, bludgeoned with an objet d’murder.

Eliza Carter has a secret. And it's not the recipe for her world-famous tiramisu. With her bakery undergoing a remodel, her son struggling in school, and planning her best friend's wedding, Eliza's secret is the last thing on her mind. Until her childhood sweetheart reappears, stirring up old feelings faster than her electric mixer. Grant Parker can't forget the girl he left behind. On the cusp of landing a huge client for his web design business, he risks everything and returns to his hometown, hoping to win her back.

When Holly breaks up with her boyfriend Dean, she’s at a loss as to what to do next. But things go from bad to worse when her beloved grandmother Ivy dies - and Holly is left in charge of sorting out Ivy’s house and garden. As she sorts through her grandmother’s belongings and makes her way through the wilderness outside, Holly soon finds that there is more to Ivy than meets the eye and uncovers a surprising family secret that changes everything.

Whether you have a small yard, a rooftop, or just a sunny balcony, Backyard Farming for Beginners gives you the tools and inspiration to grow your own food, live more sustainably, and create a fulfilling homesteading lifestyle—no matter where you live.

You can enjoy an organized, beauty-filled life no matter what size your space is. In this practical book, you'll learn how to perform an audit of your space to see if it's functioning at its best, make the most of existing storage space and find clever ways to add more, find creative ways to arrange furnishings and accessories that maximize space and bring harmony and style to the home, and live graciously in a small space with others.