‘Pleasant Place’ is a growing collection of publications about the art of gardening, offering both practical and in-depth information to everyday garden tasks and garden design.

More than a mere extension of the hands, the garden tool is what helps the gardener realise their vision. This issue begins with some philosophical remarks in an introduction by Norbert Peeters before diving into the world of garden tools: the essential, the practical, and the beautiful. It includes a visual essay of the wonderful objects of Garden and Wood, a small business selling vintage garden tools and ephemera; gardeners like Piet Oudolf and Jonny Bruce talking about their favourite tools, illustrated in detail by artist Floris Tilanus; a visit to Sneeboer, the most famous Dutch garden tool company, where the trowel has been passed down for four generations; and more.

Including:

Instruments of Care – An introduction by Norbert Peeters with some philosophical remarks on garden tools.

Wardens of Good – A visual essay of the wonderful objects of Garden and Wood, a business selling vintage garden tools and ephemera.

Trusted Tools – Gardeners like Piet Oudolf and Jonny Bruce talk about their favourite tools that are illustrated in detail by artist Floris Tilanus.

Passing the Trowel – A visit to Sneeboer, the Netherlands most famous garden tool company, where the trowel has been passed down for four generations.

Toolmorrow – Artists are challenged to create new types of garden tools, for lazy gardening, stylish gardening and collective gardening.

Cover by Lou-Lou van Staaveren
Inside cover by José Quintanar
Centrefold miniatures by Zilan Zhao

Graphic design is by fanfare
Concept and editing by Guus Kaandorp, Floor Kortman and Lou-Lou van Staaveren

Publisher: Pleasant Place
Published: 2026
Origin: Netherlands
Language: English
Pages: 40
Dimensions: 24 × 18 × 1 cm