Gardening with Herbs | A Visual Masterclass in Herbal Landscapes & Living Design

A modern classic in the lineage of fine garden publishing, Gardening with Herbs by Emelie Tolley and Chris Mead elevates the humble herb garden into an art form — blending horticultural wisdom, landscape architecture, and aesthetic storytelling.

Published during the golden age of botanical coffee-table books, this volume is renowned for its lush photography, refined composition, and timeless design sensibility. Every page evokes the sensory richness of herbal life — clipped lavender hedges, thyme-bordered pathways, and kitchen terraces alive with rosemary, sage, and mint.

Curated by Wild Island Trading Company, this copy reflects our commitment to celebrating works that bridge nature, beauty, and craft. It stands as both a reference guide and visual meditation, ideal for herbalists, gardeners, and collectors of natural design.

Inside you’ll find:

• Detailed guides on cultivating classic and rare herbs
• Seasonal planting and pruning strategies
• Creative design approaches for herb parterres, knot gardens, and courtyard spaces
• Recipes, arrangements, and design notes inspired by traditional European herb gardens
• Full-page photographic studies by Chris Mead — an icon of botanical visual art

Details

• Hardcover, large-format coffee-table edition
• Full-color photography throughout
• Written by Emelie Tolley (author of Herbs: Gardens, Decorations, and Recipes)
• Published by Clarkson Potter, New York
• 262 Pages