Timber Press: 205 books
Nature's Temples
The Complex World of Old-Growth Forests
Language: English
Release Date: November 16, 2016
“Maloof eloquently urges us to cherish the wildness of what little old-growth woodlands we have left. . . . Not only are they home to the richest diversity of creatures, but they work hard for humans too.” —New York Times Book Review
An old-growth forest is one that has formed naturally...
Southeast Foraging
120 Wild and Flavorful Edibles from Angelica to Wild Plums
Language: English
Release Date: May 6, 2015
“This is the ultimate guide, and Chris is the undisputed heavyweight champion of foraging in the South.” —Sean Brock, author of Heritage and chef of McCradys, Minero, and Husk
The Southeast offers a veritable feast for foragers, and with Chris Bennett as your trusted guide you will learn...
Gardens of the High Line
Elevating the Nature of Modern Landscapes
Language: English
Release Date: July 4, 2017
“If you can't get to the High Line. . . this is the next best thing.” —The Washington Post
Before it was restored, the High Line was an untouched, abandoned landscape overgrown with wildflowers. Today it’s a central plaza, a cultural center, a walkway, and a green retreat in a bustling...
Essential Wines and Wineries of the Pacific Northwest
A Guide to the Wine Countries of Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, and Idaho
Language: English
Release Date: September 14, 2010
Superbly balanced pinot noirs; crisp rieslings; rich, heady syrahs: these are only a fraction of the expertly crafted wines being produced in the Pacific Northwest's diverse and distinctive wine countries. Second only to California in production, the Pacific Northwest is the largest wine region in...
by Linda A. Chisholm
Language: English
Release Date: July 10, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: July 10, 2018
“Rich with photographs and descriptions of how landscape design has shaped and reflected culture over time.” —The American Gardener
The History of Landscape Design in 100 Gardens explores the defining moments in garden design. Through profiles of 100 of the most influential gardens, Linda...
The Chinese Kitchen Garden
Growing Techniques and Family Recipes from a Classic Cuisine
Language: English
Release Date: February 8, 2017
“A delightful and approachable guide to Chinese kitchen gardening.”—Fuchsia Dunlop, author of Land of Plenty and Land of Fish and Rice**
The Chinese Kitchen Garden, by Wendy Kiang-Spray artfully blends the story of her family’s cultural heritage with growing information for 38 Chinese...
Land on Fire
The New Reality of Wildfire in the West
Language: English
Release Date: June 21, 2017
“This comprehensive book offers a fascinating overview of how those fires are fought, and some conversation-starters for how we might reimagine our relationship with the woods.” —Bill McKibben, author of Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet
Wildfire season is burning longer and hotter,...
The Unexpected Houseplant
220 Extraordinary Choices for Every Spot in Your Home
Language: English
Release Date: August 28, 2012
“An imaginative guide to bringing the delights of the garden indoors.” —Publishers Weekly
The Unexpected Houseplant, by renowned plant authority Tovah Martin, offers a revolutionary approach to houseplants. Instead of the typical varieties, Martin suggests hundreds of creative choices—brilliant...
The Layered Garden
Design Lessons for Year-Round Beauty from Brandywine Cottage
Language: English
Release Date: October 16, 2012
“Gardenmaking, in its finest form, is a celebration of life and of love. David and his book epitomize this.” —Lauren Springer Ogden
Brandywine Cottage is David Culp's beloved two-acre Pennsylvania garden where he mastered the design technique of layering—interplanting many different...
Gardening for a Lifetime
How to Garden Wiser as You Grow Older
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2013
From the winner of the National Garden Club's Award of Excellence
Although the garden may beckon as strongly as ever, the tasks involved—pulling weeds, pushing wheelbarrows, digging holes, moving heavy pots—become increasingly difficult, or even impossible, with advancing age. But the idea...
The Art of Gardening
Design Inspiration and Innovative Planting Techniques from Chanticleer
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2015
“Delightful!” —The New York Times Book Review
Discover a world of beauty and creativity! Chanticleer has been called the most romantic, imaginative, and exciting public garden in America. It is a place of pleasure and learning, relaxing yet filled with ideas to take home. And now those...
by Tovah Martin, Kindra Clineff
Language: English
Release Date: April 3, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: April 3, 2018
“Reminds us that the best way to get to know a garden is through our senses.” —Gardenista
So much of gardening is focused on the long list of chores—the weeding, planting, and pruning. But what about the joy a garden can provide? In The Garden in Every Sense and Season, Tovah Martin...
Hypertufa Containers
Creating and Planting an Alpine Trough Garden
Language: English
Release Date: July 31, 2018
“A complete guide to designing, making and planting hypertufa troughs.”—North American Rock Garden Society
Hypertufa containers—also known as troughs—are rustic, striking, versatile, and perfect for small, Alpine plants. A mix of cement, perlite, peat, and water, they are simple and...
Cutting Back
My Apprenticeship in the Gardens of Kyoto
Language: English
Release Date: May 3, 2017
“An unusual and entertaining memoir.” —New York Times Book Review
At thirty-five, Leslie Buck made an impulsive decision to put her personal life on hold to pursue her passion. Leaving behind a full life of friends, love, and professional security, she became the first American woman...