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Windcliff: A Story of People, Plants, and Gardens

by Daniel J. Hinkley, photographs by Claire Takacs available in September, hardcover, Timber Press Daniel Hinkley is widely recognized as one of the foremost modern plant explorers and one of the world’s leading plant collectors. He has created two outstanding private gardens—Heronswood and Windcliff. Both gardens, and the story of how one begat the other, are beautifully celebrated in Hinkley’s new book, Windcliff. You’ll delight in Hinkley’s recounting of the creation of his garden, the stories of the plants that fill its space, and in his sage gardening advice. Hinkley’s spirited ruminations on the audacIty and importance of garden-making will appeal to the hearts of every gardener.

Blooming Flowers: A Seasonal History of Plants and People

by Kasia Boddy available now, hardcover, Yale Boddy looks at the wealth of floral associations that has been passed down in perfumes, poems, and paintings; in design; in songs, shows, and names; and in nearly every religious, social, and political ritual. Exploring the first daffodils of spring and the last chrysanthemums of autumn, this is also a book about seasons. In vibrant detail and drawing on a rich array of illustrations, Boddy considers how the sunflower, poppy, rose, lily—and many others—have given rise to meaning, value, and inspiration throughout history, and why they are integral to so many different cultures.

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Killer Plants: Growing and Caring for Flytraps, Pitcher Plants, and Other Deadly Flora

by Molly Williams available in September, hardcover, Running Press Adult Carnivorous plants are among the most fascinating botanical specimens in this world. They're weird, they're gorgeous, and they're the perfect addition to your urban jungle of pothos, snake plants, and succulents. However, they can also be intimidating to grow and care for. Let Killer Plants—with its light approach and adorable two-color illustrations—be your guide as it walks you through the different types and how to keep each variety alive and well.

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The Extraordinary Art

& Style of the Obama White House by Michael S. Smith Decorating available in September, hardcover, Rizzoli Designing History documents Michael Smith’s collaboration with the President and First Lady. Not since Jacqueline Kennedy’s iconic work on the White House has a designer of Michael Smith’s stature been commissioned to bring a new design spirit to the mansion. Through extensive photography, behind-thescenes stories, and rich archival material, the book places the Obama White House within the context of the building’s storied past and its evolution over the past two centuries.