Nederlands
The City Paradise
Manageress Viola and gardener Henk together run a garden design store in Amsterdam. Author Jan Schep, himself a gardener and owner of that garden shop, describes their experiences sharp and full of humor in his garden novel “The city paradise”. A fun, entertaining book full of facts and gardening tips.
The book may read like a novel – in between the lines it is full of facts about gardening and advice for your own city garden. Schep writes fluently and with love for his profession. For some, this book will be an abundance of recognition, for others an eye opener.
“The city paradise” offers inspiration for lovers of greenery and garden experience. The light illustrations by André Veen and Geeske van Donselaar and the personal poems and tips of the author complete the book.
Jan Schep works as a gardener, poet and designer of applied garden art. And all that out of garden design store Dubbelgroen in Amsterdam.
From the press: “A smoothly written book by an obvious craftsman, with poems and playful illustrations. Reads like a novel, but in between the lines it is full of tried and tested facts about gardening and advice for your own city garden. About designing a planting plan, ecological gardening, hard materials, pruning, window gardening, edible walls, overgrown lampposts and everything about ‘urban’ plants, trees and shrubs – with a top ten. ”- Mirjam Steiner, Groei & Bloei
Gardening in the city, garden novel, gardener, garden books, garden guide, gardening, nature, green in the city, city gardening, city garden, garden, balcony, terrace, Amsterdam, garden advice, garden tips, gardening ideas, humor, slowing down, garden pleasure, happiness
Book for sale for € 17.95 in the store or on bol.com
Delivery via the post? Send an e-mail to info@dubbelgroen.com
Shipping costs: € 3.95
Delivery via the post? Send an e-mail to info@dubbelgroen.com
Shipping costs: € 3.95
Animals Who Fool and Fiddle
A Modern Fairytale Book for Everyone
As a little boy, I was always fond of fairy tales. My father would read them to me before bed – and sometimes, he would put his own twist on them. Later, I became fascinated by Greek mythology. The combination of stories and fantasy eventually inspired the idea for this book.
I hope this book is one to be read aloud or just to dive into and explore on your own – into the animal kingdom.
As a gardener, I often come across animals that are considered “undesirable” by humans. We love pets, but when animals like wolves attack sheep – or even people – we suddenly don’t find them so cute anymore. In recent years, we’ve also had to deal with an increasing number of exotic species – either due to climate change or because people release them into nature. The red American crayfish is a perfect example: a real pest.
But this time, I wanted to write a book where the animals live their own lives. They have adventures – sometimes fairy-tale-like, sometimes a little absurd. They are short stories, not always based on reality.
A4 hardcover format, Published by Dubbelgroen
Book available for €27.95 in my store
Want it by mail? Send an email to info@dubbelgroen.com
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