Gardening

In his youth, Peter Finch wove his way through a series of exploits and adventures.

'The best informed, liveliest and most innovative gardening writer of our times' GUARDIAN'Christopher Lloyd ranks with Gertrude Jekyll and Vita Sackville-West as one of the major figures in twentieth-century British gardening' THE TIMESIn this gardening classic the forever adventurous Christopher Lloyd takes us on a tour through the garden, to encourage, to reveal and to overturn the old and accepted when experience prompts him.

The perfect book on how to make your garden the best it can be.

'He was the best informed, liveliest and most innovative gardening writer of our times' GUARDIAN'Infuriating, irascible .

'I loved The Ballast Seed.

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'Beth Lynch's subtle and moving book is about the heart-work of finding and making a place for oneself in the world; the effort of putting down roots, the pain of tearing them up again, and how one grows to know another person or another landscape.

This book is a dictionary of British (native, naturalised and cultivated) plants and the folklore associated with them.

Exploring the ways in which an integrated landscape vision can help deliver regional, national, and international agendas, this book investigates how a new idea of landscape can reimagine governance, policy, economics, culture, identity, health, transport, and development priorities by connecting in a more powerful and meaningful way with local aspirations and demands.

The last quarter of the 20th century witnessed a burgeoning interest in the ecological or naturally inspired use of vegetation in the designed landscape.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE EDWARD STANFORD PHOTOGRAPHY TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 'A fabulous, bonsai-filled book' Daily MailThe complement to the BBC2 series, Japanese Gardens: written by the nation's favourite gardener Monty Don, and beautifully produced with over 200 original photographs from Derry Moore.

'Lavish .

Hands up if you've killed a plant?

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERWhen Monty Don's golden retriever Nigel became the surprise star of BBC Gardeners' World, inspiring huge interest, fan mail and his own social media accounts, Monty Don wanted to explore what makes us connect with animals quite so deeply.

A powerful work of memoir and storytelling that will change the way we think about the natural world.

Join Lady Carnarvon as she opens the gates to Highclere Castle, the 'real Downton Abbey', and discover how the iconic British landmark celebrates and changes each season.

-One of delicious magazine's top cookbooks of 2021'Not only does Kathy Slack write beautifully, but she also takes stunning photographs with a strong sense of place, light dappling across the pages.

'Go on, have a flutter!

*SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE 2021* 'A wholly original, semi-autobiographical book on how to live, how to be calm and content with only a little, in a quietly humming garden' Daily MailBeautifully illustrated, Seed to Dust is a reflective and restorative account of a life lived in harmony with nature.

Find yourself, in your shed.

'Will delight every gardener' - BBC Gardener's WorldThe perfect book for those who garden in snatched moments from the Garden Media Guild Awards 2020 Journalist of the YearWhether you have a spacious plot or a small patch in the garden, this handbook is full of tried-and-tested tips from a seasoned old hand.

**SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER** The Garden Jungle is a wonderful introduction to the hundreds of small creatures with whom welive cheek-by-jowl and of the myriad ways that we can encourage them to thrive.

In the depths of the Cotswolds, near Tetbury in Gloucestershire, lies one of the most beautiful tree gardens in the world, known as Westonbirt Arboretum.

The essential guide to the simple art of growing stuff.

'Glorious.

_____________"e;Everything you need to know about keeping plants in your house.

In this practical and personal book, Gardeners' World presenter Adam Frost takes you through his process for getting the most out of a garden space whatever its size, whether it's a window box, a terrace with a few pots or a bigger space with dedicated veg plots and borders.

In these turbulent times, Britain is rediscovering a passion for gardening and home produce - and the nation's favourite gardener is here to provide the definitive book on the subject.

The team at Gardeners' World bring you the ultimate guide to your gardening year, from planning and planting to troubleshooting tips and gardening discovery.

Join Monty Don, Britain's pre-eminent gardener, and acclaimed photographer Derry Moore on their historic journey through the most stunning gardens of Venice and the Veneto.

Few elements add interest to a garden better than a well-placed tree, and even small gardens can accommodate one.

An allotment can be a source of abundant fresh fruit and vegetables for the home, as well as an oasis of calm for all the family to enjoy, but taking one on and learning how to grow your own can be an intimidating prospect.

We all aspire to a beautiful garden that suits our lifestyle, but it can be hard to keep on top of the day-to-day care that gardens often require to look their best.

A fascinating history of Britain's plant biodiversity and a unique account of how our garden landscape has been transformed over 1000 years, from 200 species of plant in the year 1000 to the astonishing variety of plants we can all see today.

There s a new threat in town and it s only twelve inches tall.

This fascinating text provides a detailed guide to the growing of mushrooms, containing a comprehensive treatise on the subject and detailing everything a prospective mushroom-grower could possibly need to know.

Mushroom growing is a fascinating hobby and many gardeners take it up seriously, as others do orchid growing, solely because of its absorbing interest.

In Mushroom Growing - A Practical Manual the author concentrates on the methods involved in the commercial culturing of mushrooms.

In this book we have attempted to portray in every detail all the processes that must be carried out and the precautionary measures that must be taken to produce a successful crop of mushrooms on a commercial scale, keeping them free of disease and pests.

All aspects of training the vine are dealt with in this handy volume written by an expert on the subject.

This book includes a comprehensive guide to fruit cultivation extensively illustrated with black and white photographs.

This antiquarian book contains a concise yet detailed article on the common ailments and pests of the garden, with information on the damage they can cause, how to control them, and how to prevent them in a natural and organic way.

This vintage book contains an easy-to-digest and comprehensive guide to setting up an orchard, with information on tools and equipment, soil, selection of seeds, and much more.

This antiquarian book contains a simple yet comprehensive guide to pruning trees in an apple orchard, with information on common problems and pitfalls, tools and their correct use, pruning tress of different shapes and sizes, and much more.

This book contains a collection of classic articles on the subject of growing grapevines in pots, complete with historical information, simple directions, and helpful tips.

Authored by various experts as part of a self-sufficiency series, this classic collection of articles provides a wealth of practical information and guidance in cultivating mushrooms on a smallholding plot, and is still of great practical use to today's grower or mushroom enthusiast.

This vintage book contains a guide to stamp collecting, being a detailed catalogue of noteworthy stamps issues during the early twentieth century.

"e;The Chemistry of Soils"e; is a treatise on the scientific aspects of soil, exploring such subjects as lime requirements, acidity, nitrification, etc.