Over 50 step-by-step recipes for stunning outdoor planters of all shapes and sizes, in Artisan's bestselling flower recipe book format.

We're taking the Recipe Book series outside! In the Container Garden Recipe Book, Lana Williams of the Oakland-based Tender Gardener offers readers dozens of step-by-step recipes for lush outdoor planters, from classic terra-cotta pots to window boxes, urns, bowls, and more. There are recipes specifically designed to adorn your porch or patio (a rustic birdcage-cum-hanging basket, a stately Japanese maple planted in a painted terra-cotta urn) and others that are perfect for backyard entertaining (an elegant tabletop trough of succulents, a concrete water garden that's sure to be a conversation starter). And with Lana as their guide, readers' yards will never be bare thanks to creative designs for all seasons, from urns bursting with spring bulbs to a summer trough brimming with fresh herbs and an heirloom pumpkin converted into the perfect home for fall blooms.

And recreating these stunning designs couldn't be simpler! Each recipe includes a detailed ingredients list and step-by-step instructions, along with hundreds of photos showing where and how to place each plant. Also included is foundational information on planting techniques, care instructions, choosing the right container, as well as plant spotlights highlighting foolproof options for all climates and seasons, from spring bulbs to evergreens.

A young girl-a mudlark-is found dead on the muddy bank of the Thames in her best dress, a crystal perfume bottle clutched in her lifeless hand...

Fearing foul play, widow Amelia Greystone sends for Scotland Yard Inspector Henry Field-the man still haunted by his failure to solve her husband's murder. Though the trust between them is fragile, Amelia believes Henry is the only one capable of delivering justice.

Henry soon confirms Amelia's suspicion but is met with orders to abandon the case. He refuses to turn a blind eye and reluctantly agrees that Amelia aid him as he conducts a clandestine investigation.

As secrets unravel, a second body surfaces, and the pair unearth a plot with chilling ties to the government. When Amelia's personal demons threaten to drive her into the killer's path, Henry must confront his own fears to not only save her but stop the villain.

This second novel in The Field & Greystone series set on the dark streets of Victorian London is perfect for fans of Irina Shapiro, Charles Finch, and Andrea Penrose.

In the eerie stillness of a moonlit night, a ravenkeeper is brutally murdered outside the Tower of London. The only potential witness, his daughter, missing...

Scotland Yard Inspector Henry Field has few clues to follow but is determined to prove his quick rise through the ranks of the Metropolitan Police wasn't simply because of his last name. Yet when the ravenkeeper's daughter is found, the case becomes even more complicated.

Discovering the frightened, disheveled girl on her doorstep is a shocking start to widow Amelia Greystone's day. So is the inspector assigned to the case-the same one who has yet to solve her husband's murder.

Soon the investigation takes a dangerous turn that rouses fear of the legend surrounding the Tower's ravens and threatens the Queen herself.

Can the unlikely pair protect the newly orphaned girl and halt the killer before he strikes again?

Fans of Irina Shapiro, Andrea Penrose, and Miss Scarlet and the Duke will enjoy this mystery series set on the dark streets of Victorian London.

Labeled as a wicked scoundrel by Society, Elliott Walker, the Earl of Aberland, does nothing to deny the outrageous rumors that blacken his reputation. In truth, he leads a double life, working for British Intelligence both in London and abroad. He's returned home from a lengthy mission to find an unexpected addition to his household, upsetting the careful balance of his secret life and tempting him in ways he never dreamed possible.Sophia Markham, the daughter of an impoverished viscount whose wastrel ways broke her mother's heart, was raised by her bitter spinster aunt. Sophia knows there are grave consequences to trusting men, especially rogues. When her aunt dies, Sophia finds a position as a companion in London, determined to avoid marriage at all costs.While Elliott would grant any wish to the grandmother he loves so dearly, he has no choice but to frighten away her beguiling new companion by playing the scoundrel. Having a set of beautiful hazel eyes watching his every move puts his hidden identity at risk. Sophia is shocked at her attraction to the handsome earl, the exact type of man she's been taught not to trust. But she can't ignore the evidence--or her heart--that suggests there's more to Elliott than meets the eye. Dare she trust him and his kisses? Or are his secrets deadlier than she could ever imagine?

Lady Cristiana's plan to seek revenge against her mother's murderer is cut short when a world-weary knight arrives to escort her to her new guardian, a powerful bishop. Cristiana refuses to become a ward of the bishop whom she suspects was involved in her mother's death, but the knight leaves her no choice.Sir William de Bremont hopes to earn a second chance at the life he was given but believes he doesn't deserve. Serving the bishop seems the perfect solution, except Lady Cristiana thwarts him at every turn, captivating him body and soul.Cristiana has the unique ability to heal the sick through her touch. Accustomed to hiding her gift, the wall she's built to protect herself crumbles under William's passionate regard. Honor-bound to deliver her despite her protests and his own doubts, William reluctantly fulfills his vow only to realize the depth of his mistake.As William and Cristiana's love grows, they realize the bishop plans to use her ability to fulfill his own destiny with little concern for the life of others, including Cristiana's. The bishop's treachery comes to light, forcing Cristiana to choose between revenge or the love of a lifetime.

After five seasons as a wallflower, Lettie Fairchild is resigned to spinsterhood. Mostly. Determined to claim more meaning for her life than seeing her younger sisters married, she seeks a purpose. She finds what she's looking for when she happens upon a book describing seven curses that plague London.Nathaniel Hawke is attempting to adjust to civilian life after retiring from the military, but his injured leg and memories of his time in the service prevent an easy transition. On his long walks during London's darkest hours, Nathaniel is appalled by what he sees taking place on the dirty streets and alleyways. He is determined to take action. Coming upon a proper, if rebellious, lady in the desolate area both intrigues and frustrates him. Nathaniel's disregard for his personal safety infuriates Lettie even as her heart is touched by his determination to aid the city's neglected children.As the two wounded souls stumble upon each other time and again in slums and ballrooms, they realize they fight a common cause-and share an unbridled passion. Will the curse they fight be their downfall? Or will love win the day?

Mystery and passion awaits in Victorian London Purchase or read for FREE on Kindle Unlimited Stabbed and left for dead in one of London's most dangerous neighborhoods, Marcus de Wolfe is astounded when a woman resembling the angel from the famous family legend saves him. Once recovered, he shoves aside his angel's captivating image to focus on his goal of stopping whoever is smuggling cargo on his ships. Left penniless by her wastrel father, seamstress Tessa Maycroft doesn't trust men, especially not the handsome earl with the golden eyes she saved. To keep others from facing the fate she barely escaped, she offers seamstress apprenticeships for impoverished girls, giving them a chance for a better life. But when Marcus appears in her shop and insists there's a terrible connection between her girls and his ships, she agrees to help him once more. He tempts her to believe there might be more to life than she's dared to hope. Marcus soon realizes Tessa is anything but a simple seamstress. His angel shows him he's not as dead inside as he believed. Can the passion they find in each other's arms unite these lonely souls or will the plot they uncover threaten not only their new-found love but their lives?

A woman running from her past...Katherine Flemming gratefully accepts an invitation to spend Christmas at a new friend's country estate, allowing her to escape London with her secrets still intact. Her past has caught up with her, and she must leave everything behind to start over. Again.A man unwilling to face the future...Cole Dumont takes one day at a time, spending his days seeing to the needs of his tenants but never his own. Unable to bear the idea of enduring another Christmas alone, he gratefully accepts an invitation from a neighboring estate with the fleeting hope of surviving a holiday filled with too many memories.A stolen moment under the kissing bough...Well aware of the trouble chasing her, Katherine avoids forming connections with others but something about the quiet baron tugs at her. Cole's guilt convinces him that he doesn't deserve happiness, yet the woman he kisses beneath the mistletoe makes him wonder if fate has something else in store.Can one kiss and the magic of Christmas unite two lonely souls?

What would your inner child tell you if you were willing to listen?

Treasure Found is the author's story of being abandoned by her mother at a young age, followed by years of self-abandonment and neglect. But when self-abandonment finally led to rock bottom, she found her inner child had been leaving gems for her to find all along, like breadcrumbs on a path to the treasure of unconditional love.

This book is part inspirational memoir and part invitation to open up your own (probably long overdue) conscious conversation with your inner little one. May you find abundant love and joy waiting for you Let your inner child lead you there.

A heartwarming Christmas Novella set in Victorian London from a USA Today Bestselling Author
Wishing Upon a Christmas Star...
Violet Fairchild longs to follow in her sisters' footsteps and make a difference with those less fortunate but fears she lacks the courage to take on the ills of London alone. When an elderly couple next door is in need of assistance, she jumps at the chance to fulfill their wish to recreate a Christmas from their past, for it answers a wish of her own.
Might bring more than you bargained for.
Baxter Adley has spent the past few years rebuilding his family's fortune in India. He's weary of foreign shores but reluctant to return to England. Not with the sting of rejection from a lady still fresh, and not until he replaces the fortune his father lost. His trip home is quickened when he receives an alarming letter from his parents about a do-gooder he fears intends to steal the fortune he's rebuilt.

Violet is shocked by the angry, if handsome, son her neighbors rarely mention who refuses to believe his parents are in dire straits. His kisses weaken her knees even as he insists his parents don't need her help. She prepares to go to battle on their behalf only to realize more than a joyful Christmas is at stake. Violet is nothing like Baxter expected. She's beautiful, if opinionated, and before he knows it, he's agreed to help her give his parents a special holiday. Can a Christmas wish give this unlikely pair not only a memorable holiday but the start of a perfect future together?

Enjoy the latest story in The Seven Curses of London series today

A reclusive marquess meets a spirited lady and nothing will ever be the same.

Norah Wright is filled with guilt for what happened the day her father died while digging for treasure on Oak Island. Determined his work isn't forgotten, she finds the perfect museum to display the few artifacts he found. But convincing the absentminded marquess who owns it to agree is a challenge.

Simon Webb, the Marquess of Vanbridge, carefully cultivates the artifacts on display at the Museum of Antiquities. His quiet and reclusive life focused on history helps ease the pain of his youth. He doesn't fit in with Society, nor does he care to...until Norah barges into his world.

Though her eldest sister wants her to find a husband, Norah seeks adventure after their sheltered upbringing on the small island. She has no intention of marrying until she's had a chance to truly live.

An unexpected kiss with Norah, who is opposite of him in every way, shocks Simon. She's strong-willed, has more friends from her brief time in London than he's made his entire life, and stirs a passion within him that he didn't realize was possible.

When one of Norah's father's artifacts goes missing from Simon's museum, along with several others, the pair must work together to uncover the thief even as desire burns between them, putting everything they hold dear at risk.

The Duke's Lost Treasures

Once Upon a Duke's Wish

A Kiss from a Marquess

If Not for the Duke

An earl shadowed by the past meets a lady determined to start anew.

Ella Wright brings her two younger sisters to London after the tragic death of their treasure-hunting father on Oak Island, hoping to secure their futures. But the city presents new challenges, the first of which is convincing their estranged grandfather, the intimidating Duke of Rothwood, to take them in. Then their father's journal detailing his search for pirate treasure is stolen, and Ella has no idea who to trust.

Leo Stanton, the Earl of Marbury, is alarmed when he hears three ladies claiming to be Rothwood's granddaughters have arrived in London. Fearing the man who's been like a grandfather to him is being taken advantage of, he rushes to Rothwood's side to find three beauties under his roof and their father's questionable scribbles missing.

Given Leo's expertise in pirate artifacts, the duke requests his assistance to find the stolen journal. Leo reluctantly agrees, though he thinks Ella's father was a fool. While he can't ignore his resentment of past events, one heated kiss with Ella convinces him that more is at stake than a notebook.

Ella knows the pain pursuing a dream can cause, yet her growing attraction for Leo can't be denied. Dare she trust him in her quest to regain her father's journal along with her love, or will fate demand payment for the past?

The Duke's Lost Treasures

Once Upon a Duke's Wish

A Kiss from a Marquess

If Not for the Duke

A delightful new series introducing the ladies of The Mayfair Literary League from USA Today Bestselling Author Lana Williams. The series has charmingly spirited heroines with a love of books, dashing rogues, humor, steamy kisses, and twists you might not see coming.

One bold move could change their futures...

Bonded by books and united by a purpose, The Mayfair Literary League takes on a new agenda--For Better or Worse. The bachelors of London won't know what hit them when these bookish ladies set their sights on the men in their lives who don't see them for who they truly are--yet.

She refuses to live with regret...

Lady Phoebe Fitzroy knows her assets are few and the clock is ticking before Society declares her a spinster. Yet how could she accept another offer when her heart belongs to a man who seems completely unaware of her existence?

He refuses to marry without love...

Anthony Stanhope, the Earl of Bolton, intends to see his siblings settled before dealing with his own marriage. One thing he knows for certain--his will be a love match. Watching his parents' cold marriage of convenience has convinced him to seek more for his future.

It's clear to Phoebe that she must take matters into her own hands to force Anthony to see her as someone more than his sister's friend. To help bolster her courage, she dares the ladies of the Mayfair Literary League to join her by making bold moves of their own with their secret crushes.

Will her effort to catch Anthony's eye--and his heart--end in disaster or lay the path for the future of which she's always dreamed?

Join the ladies of the Mayfair Literary League as they pursue their happily ever afters:

A Matter of Convenience, Book 1

A Pretend Betrothal, Book 2

A Mistaken Identity, Book 3

Can she keep her secret from the suspicious duke?

While thrilled her older sisters are happily married, Lena Wright doesn't expect that future for herself. Not when her ability to foresee events causes her such distress. How unfortunate that her intuition places her directly in the path of the grumpiest man in all of London--the Duke of Renwick.

Sterling Dunworth, the Duke of Renwick, learned not to trust others from his father. Lena Wright is intriguing, and he's grateful to her for befriending his shy sister, but a secret lurks in her beautiful eyes. If only he could remember that after their first kiss.

Lena is dismayed to learn His Grumpiness has launched a search for treasure on Oak Island. But when the famous treasure hunter the duke employs to lead the dig claims instant success, Lena refuses to remain silent.

All Lena wants is to unveil the treasure hunt as a fraud and protect her father's legacy. She has no desire to hurt Sterling or his sister. Yet with each day that passes, it becomes clear she can't manage both.

Sterling and Lena aren't the only ones interested in the supposed treasure on the island, and they must put their love and lives on the line to stop the thief from stealing the most important treasure--the one they've found in each other.

The Duke's Lost Treasures

Once Upon a Duke's Wish

A Kiss from a Marquess

If Not for the Duke

A steamy Christmas novella from a USA Today Bestselling Author A Scrooge of a Duke bound by duty, responsibility, and a vow to his grandfather...A merry lady who entered into a marriage of convenience with her secret crush...Can this unlikely pair find their happily ever after?Eleanor Slade, the Duchess of Rothbury, was certain marrying her secret crush would be the start to a future filled with love. But her new husband is taking the definition of a marriage of convenience to another level. His focus on duty is legendary and apparently he doesn't intend for a wife to change that, no matter how much she longs to.Douglas Slade, the 9th Duke of Rothbury, was taught at his grandfather's knee that honor and responsibility are all that matter. Especially after Douglas's lovesick father attempted to bleed the estates dry to please his wife. Now that his family is gone, it's up to Douglas to restore the duchy and care for those who depend on him. Never mind that Eleanor is everything a man could want in a wife-beautiful, intelligent, and so desirable. He only needs her money and an heir, not her love. But that lie is becoming more and more difficult to believe when her enchanting kisses warm his cold heart.A house party at Christmas is Eleanor's last hope. Can she convince Douglas that love will make them stronger and they're better together?Order your copy today Although this book can easily be read as a stand-alone, most readers prefer to read the series in order, which includes: Trusting the Wolfe, a Novella, Book.5Loving the Hawke, Book 1Charming the Scholar, Book 2Rescuing the Earl, Book 3Dancing Under the Mistletoe, a Christmas Novella, Book 4Tempting the Rogue, Book 5 *Romancing the Rogue, a Regency prequel (and the start of The Rogue Chronicles series)Falling for the Viscount, Book 6Daring the Duke, Book 7Wishing Upon A Christmas Star, a Christmas Novella, Book 8Ruby's Gamble, a NovellaGambling for the Governess, Book 9Redeeming the Lady, Book 10Enchanting the Duke, a Christmas Novella, Book 11

From a USA Today Bestselling Author A charming Regency Romance!

One enchanted evening.One irrevocable moment.Two lives changed forever.

Caroline Gold is desperate to save her family from financial ruin with a proposal from a wealthy duke. But one misstep has her betrothed to the wrong man-Richard Walker, the Earl of Aberland, a handsome but cynical rogue with barely a farthing to his name.

Richard spies for the Crown under the guise of a rogue but is intent on revenge. Offering for the beautiful Caroline creates an unwelcome distraction. Yet the desire he finds with her makes him wonder if a life-and love-after he claims justice is possible. Caroline quickly sees there is more to Richard than she expected, and his kindness toward her ailing father melts her heart. But marrying him won't save her family despite the surprising passion she discovers in his arms.

A French spy posing as an English lord is on the loose. Can Richard unveil the man's identity and stop him before he destroys all Richard holds dear, including Caroline?

Buy it today and begin The Rogue Chronicles series!

An English Knight...Sir Braden de Bremont guards his secret gift, keeping others at arm's length, trusting no one outside of his family. When he's injured during a mission in Berwick, Scotland, he's forced to remain until he heals, while protecting a lady from a powerful lord determined to kill her family as a warning to others with English ties.A Scottish Lady...Lady Ilisa Douglas is haunted by the terrible events she witnessed during the attack on Berwick when thousands were killed. She now trusts no one, especially English knights. Yet the exact kind of man she's learned to fear is the only one who steps forward to protect her from a murderous plot. Secretive yet bold, handsome and strong, Braden has Ilisa questioning all she once believed with his gentle embrace and passionate kisses.An irresistible temptation...In order to expose the lord willing to kill for his cause, Braden and Ilisa agree to marry in name only to attend the lord's upcoming gathering. Feigning the part of an attentive husband to the beautiful lady who tempts him with her cautious smiles and tender touch is no hardship for Braden but makes it nearly impossible to keep his secret. Ilisa knows more than her heart is at stake in this terrible game, for if they fail, the King of England will march again on Scotland.