Exploring The Jungle Garden
We worked with Filbert Press to design expert horticulturist, Philip Oostenbrink’s new book – The Jungle Garden. Oostenbrink – who was previously head gardener at Canterbury cathedral – has poured his passion for exotic foliage and flowers into this book, and his unique planting style celebrates the nuances of nature in a way that is sustainable – and beautiful.
The Jungle Garden is the perfect next step for houseplant lovers who are ready to embark on their own jungle adventure. A masterclass in enthusing planting knowledge, it recommends the best hardy, foliage plants for texture, leaf shape and colour – for whatever growing space you have to work with.
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We created a contemporary book with minimal designs, muted colours, and naturalistic images – design assets which represent the book’s – and the plant’s – shapes, textures, and colours.
Type is crucial to establishing a book’s tone, and we carefully chose a typeface that embalms Oostenbrink’s softly spoken confidence and mirrors the organic shapes and subtleties found in jungle gardens.
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To bring to life Osstenbrink’s imaginative gardening style, we commissioned photographer Sarah Cuttle to capture the passion and beauty on display. Paired with our naturalistic designs and pop-out text, it adds a rich and vibrant effect that matches the content.
It’s available to buy online, so if you’re on the lookout for comprehensive exotic gardening guide – this is the manual for you! It really is a treat for the senses.