Gardening

The lily is an emotive flower, with cultural connotations of romance, remembrance, love and innocence. It is little wonder that the lily can be found in literature, art and heraldry...

In this book, pioneering nurseryman Olivier Filippi offers low-level planting designs that are eco-friendly and so beautiful they redefine the conventional distinction between lawn and plant borders.Inspired by the wild...

Any gardener who already works with biodynamics will tell you the difference it has made to his or her garden. From crispier lettuce to more intensely-flavoured onions, biodynamics is a...

Although excited by the prospect of moving into their own home for the first time, many people are mystified by the prospect of what to do with their outdoor space....

Bob's Organic Gardening Bible is a comprehensive and invaluable guide to gardening in a more natural, sustainable and pleasurable way. Bob has been gardening organically for over 30 years -...

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs shows you the origins, traditions, and contemporary culture of more than 450 fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, herbs, and spices. From roots and...

It's been another memorable year on Diddly Squat Farm - will the chickens finally come home to roost?----Welcome back to Clarkson's Farm. So, that went well . . . The...

The ideal gift for gardeners - discover more than 15,000 beautiful plants and learn how to successfully grow each one with this definitive planting guide now in its fully updated...

This illustrated practical book contains all the information needed to create your own water feature; from choosing the right design for your garden to planting and on-going maintenance. With 10...

The classic guide for gardeners, reissued with a beautiful new look.In today's climate of increasingly hot summers and dry winters, gardeners need guidance on plants that will thrive in dry...

A practical guide to finding and preparing food from hedgerows, parks, fields, woods, rivers and seashore. Aimed at the beginner, it also has a wealth of tips for the enthusiast,...

'RHS Small Garden Handbook...show[s] the process of planning, planting and maintaining an outdoor space that will lift your heart every time you step outside.' - The Independent 'Clear and practical...

Gardener's favourites, hydrangeas are easily grown and propagated, highly decorative and long-lasting. With a season that runs from mid-summer to autumn, these beautiful plants offer enormous potential for gardens great...

This reference work is for anyone wanting to improve their garden. Design solutions are presented along with practical information enabling you to create a garden that looks and works as...

Features a new chapter on container gardening and sections on contemporary techniques, such as gravel gardening and up-to-date information on environmental issues such as organics, recycling and water conservation.

The poetic appreciations of gardens by Andrew Marvell and John Keats sit alongside the horticultural passions of Frances Hodgson Burnett and the mythic power of gardens as described by Charlotte...

In recent years allotments have grown in popularity with demand far outstripping supply. John Harrison shows how to improve your chances of getting an allotment and move up the waiting...

It's wonderful to grow your own fruit and vegetables but what do you do when it all ripens at once? How do you cope with the glut which threatens to...

'Brings both house and garden vividly to life... A magnificent achievement' Gardens Illustrated'A finely crafted work... it is an important record of the history of one of the country's most...

THIS OTHER EDEN is a captivating narrative of seven great gardens, beautiful canvases that represent not just pleasure grounds but a country's evolution. Showpieces of grand design, they are also...

The only single-volume guide to vegetables any gardener could need. Illustrated throughout with color photographs that show the different kinds of each vegetable and how they look in situ, the...

The people and publications at the root of a national obsession In the century between the accession of Elizabeth I and the restoration of Charles II, a horticultural revolution took...

RHS Tales from the Tool Shed is an historical, horticultural journey told through fifty pieces of garden gear. A treasure trove of garden paraphernalia, it explores the roots and evolution...

Produced in association with Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this collection of 40 orchids tells the many intriguing stories of this beguiling plant. It is enhanced with botanical illustrations by the...

Directory includes over 100 plants Practical advice on gardening techniques Easy to follow know-how for all budding gardeners This practical introduction to filling pots and containers will guide you through...

For readers of Milkwood, Grown & Gathered, Joel Salatin and Michael Pollan, comes a joyful and practical guide to looking after the earth wherever you call home.Futuresteading is a practical...

A SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERFill your garden with flowers all-year round with inspiration, planting ideas and expert advice from Sarah Raven.Colour and scent are the hallmarks of Sarah Raven's...

With over 30 fun, easy to follow and rewarding growing projects, foraging activities, experiments and arts and crafts activities, you'll never be bored again! From growing your own air plants...

Do you spend hours on garden maintenance, leaving no time for the fun stuff? Would you like the chance to eat your produce before the pests get to them? Do...

This guide offers a variety of ways of using plants to beautify your surroundings, however limited the space, light or soil may be. The text features a plant directory, which...

A timeless gardening classic by Christopher Lloyd, one of Britain's most highly respected plantsmen, updated for the 21st century. With a new foreword by Anna Pavord.This is a classic work...

Herbs that come straight to your kitchen table from your own garden bring unbeatable flavour and freshness to your cooking. This book is a seasonal guide to growing, cooking and...

Packed full of the age-old wisdom and expertise of generations of gardeners, who used their down-to-earth and practical experience to create beautiful, productive and useful gardens without spending a fortune.Behind...

The RHS Fruit and Veg Box is a beautiful gardening gift box collection taking you from planting and picking to plating and preserving with three expert growing guides: Grow Fruit...

Bored with bedding plants? Challenge the 'sameness' of suburbia, with Diarmuid Gavin's innovative advice to creating your own unique garden designs. Features models, plans, sketches and inspirational gardens. Startling and...

'To turn ordinary clothes into gardening clothes, simply mix with compost' Guy Browning 'Every man reaps what he sows in this life - except the amateur gardener' Lesley Hall After...

If you don't have the time, ability or desire to tend to your garden full time, then The Easy-Care Gardening Expert is the book for you.The Easy-care approach can provide...

Information, inspiration, tips and trivia to help you make the most of your gardening year Packed with new features and advice, the 2025 edition of this guide remains a perfect...

This is the ultimate gardening book for all wildlife lovers, written by the leading expert in the field. This book debunks the myth that you need to grow a jungle...