{"product_id":"flamingo-estate-pleasure-principles-an-almanac-from-the-garden-9781797244587","title":"Flamingo Estate Pleasure Principles: An Almanac from the Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA modern guide to living with the seasons—through planting, harvesting, cooking, gathering, bathing, and paying closer attention to the natural world. From world-renowned Flamingo Estate, celebrated for its luxurious seasonal and sustainable produce and products.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn irresistible and alluring modern almanac from world-renowned Flamingo Estate, celebrated for its luxurious seasonal and sustainable produce and products. This is the must-have guide to enhancing life with nature's gifts all year long—through planting, harvesting, cooking, or finding wellbeing through natural remedies.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eEqual parts field guide, art book, and love letter, this handbook shares stories, recipes, and gardening knowledge for every month of the year. Page after page, it offers practical wisdom and quiet inspiration for gardeners, nature lovers, and anyone looking to put their phone down, get their hands dirty, and find pleasure amidst the stresses of modern life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Richard Christiansen, drawing from his own home and garden, guides us through the seasons—exploring the people, plants, and stories that shape our gardens. And invites us to fall back in love with nature in the most ordinary, sensual ways: through working, eating, and smelling what grows on our own hillside. Organized by month, it is packed with:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting and harvesting guides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarden-fresh recipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLunar rituals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScent explorations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerbal remedies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrimming with hundreds of beautiful images and essential wisdom on countless plants, flowers, trees, and pollinators, \u003ci\u003eFlamingo Estate Pleasure Principles:\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eAn Almanac from the Garden\u003c\/i\u003e is a call to delight in the radical pleasures of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eGARDEN WISDOM: Raised on a farm in Australia and the visionary behind the internationally acclaimed Flamingo Estate, Richard Christiansen has devoted himself and his company to caring for Mother Earth and cultivating plant-based products that promote pleasure and wellbeing—not just for ourselves, but for the entire ecosystems in which they grow. His decades of gardening experience and research are infused throughout this expert guide to planting, harvesting, and enriching daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCELEBRATED AUTHOR AND BRAND: Christiansen is a respected leader in food, gardening, and wellness. He has grown Flamingo Estate from his own home to a family of over 125 farms and collaborators. Celebrated for their weekly farm boxes of seasonal and sustainable produce, Flamingo Estate also offers over 150 products, including kitchen essentials, skincare products, candles, and more. He is the author of three books, and in 2025, he established the Flamingo Fund to support important environmental causes and other people with big green thumbs and middle fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA CAPTIVATING YEAR-ROUND GUIDE: With garden wisdom for every month, this book beckons readers to experience nature's enduring magic through touch, taste, smell, feel, and sound. Discover how to cultivate seductive and intoxicating jasmine. Invite birds, bees, and butterflies into your garden. Infuse your honey with fragrant honeysuckle. Make a calming lavender dream spray. Incorporate luminous marigolds into celebrations. Host a tomato-inspired garden party. Luxuriate in a bath infused with bright, floral yuzu. And so much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant lovers and gardeners of all levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood and wellness enthusiasts \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone experiencing burnout or seeking stress relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople interested in slow living and sustainability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of Flamingo Estate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDécor enthusiasts and readers of \u003ci\u003eArchitectural Digest \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eOprah\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of Martha Stewart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMother's Day gift shoppers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders of Michael Pollan, Peter Attia, Arthur C. Brooks, and Natalie Walton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9781797244587\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 408\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: 15 Sep 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Chronicle Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: San Francisco, United States\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 27.9(H)x20.3(L)x2.9(W)1361\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): 1361\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian-born gardener and entrepreneur \u003cb\u003eRichard Christiansen\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder of Flamingo Estate, a covetable Los Angeles-based brand that invites people to reconnect with the natural world through food, fragrance, and ritual, as featured in a wide range of outlets, including \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eArchitectural Digest\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e Vogue\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Ellen DeGeneres Show\u003c\/i\u003e, goop, \u003ci\u003eForbes\u003c\/i\u003e, and many others. He cultivates an immense variety of plants, flowers, fruits, and vegetables at Flamingo Estate and works with a collection of over 125 farms to hand-craft luxurious botanical products, including candles, lotions, soaps, honey, and more—all celebrated for their quality and commitment to impeccable sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Richard Christiansen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49279556714713,"sku":"9781797244587","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/9781797244587.jpg?v=1789818704","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/flamingo-estate-pleasure-principles-an-almanac-from-the-garden-9781797244587","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}