When field experts put pen to paper something magical happens. These are some of the most enlightening reads.
The Good Farm Cookbook
by Scott Gooding & Matilda Brown
Eighty sustainable, flavour-packed recipes that not only nourish but also care for the planet. With a focus on nutrition, regenerative farming and mindful ingredient sourcing, each dish celebrates wholesome, unprocessed food. From creamy mango-nut breakfast trifle to steak and chips with black olive butter, or child-friendly green spaghetti, the recipes feature both meat and plant-based proteins, free from gluten and processed ingredients. A practical guide to cooking with purpose and reverence for the earth.
R535, Murdoch Books
Planting Wildflowers
by Jane Moore
Perfect for anyone who wishes to grow a garden, Planting Wildflowers is a beautifully illustrated guide to sustainable gardening and rewilding that celebrates blooms and their role in improving biodiversity. Discover practical planting ideas, tips for attracting pollinators and advice on choosing wildflower species suited to your space — large or small. Each page is packed with inspiring facts and habitat information to help you embrace the rewilding movement and make a meaningful impact on local wildlife.
R325, Hardie Grant
Green
by Jason Chongue
A hands-on guide to transforming small urban spaces — indoors and out — into lush, plant filled retreats. The updated hardback edition of the bestselling book offers practical tips for curating and caring for plants in courtyards, entryways, offices, living spaces and on balconies. With insight on varying climates, creating maintenance calendars and styling urban gardens, Jason simplifies plant care for gardeners of all levels. Featuring inspiration from 'Plant People' worldwide, Green is the ultimate resource for small-space gardening.
R395, Hardie Grant
Salad for Days
by Alice Zaslavsky
MasterChef Australia alum, Alice Zaslavsky, redefines what a salad can be, offering recipes for every season. Cool off on warmer days with dishes such as Frisée, Witlof and Fig Salad with Goat’s Cheese, or find comfort on cooler ones with hearty options such as Sticky Eggplant and Honeyed Butternut Risoni Salad with Marinated Feta. With oodles of flavour and insight, this book makes every day a salad day — and we’re not complaining!
R535, Murdoch Publishers
Spirit of Africa
by Scott Ramsay
Acclaimed photographer, conservationist and wilderness guide Scott Ramsay explores the profound bond between human consciousness and nature, showcasing Africa’s wildest corners and conservation challenges. Through breathtaking imagery and personal reflections, Ramsay highlights humanity's impact on endangered species and inspires readers to reconnect with the natural world, celebrating Africa as the birthplace of the human spirit. For each copy sold, Ramsay will donate R50 to the Endangered Wildlife Trust, supporting vital conservation work across Africa.
R535, Murdoch Publishers
