Garden design and planning Books

Book SynopsisGardeners, small farmers, and outdoor living enthusiasts will love this compilation of 76 rustic DIY projects. From plant supports and clotheslines to a chicken coop, a greenhouse, and a root cellar with storage bins, most of the projects are suitable for complete novices, and all use just basic tools and easy-to-find materials. You’ll find techniques to build whatever your outdoor world is missing, with additional tips to live sustainably, happily, and independently. Also available in this series: The Backyard Homestead, The Backyard Homestead Seasonal Planner, The Backyard Homestead Guide to Raising Farm Animals, and The Backyard Homestead Book of Kitchen Know-How.

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Book SynopsisNovice gardeners and experts alike will appreciate this practical advice on virtually every aspect of gardening-from choosing a plot to selecting flowers and water features. The instructions and advice encompass plans and proven techniques for planting traditional English, Japanese, herb, and rock gardens, and building structures such as fences and walls, arches, pergolas and trellises, as well as decking and pathways. More than 300 colour photographs, illustrations and diagrams ensure that anyone can create a glorious garden.

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Book SynopsisA full-colour and beautifully illustrated guide into transforming your existing garden or plot of land into a modern, visually-stunning - but also easily achieved and maintained - space. Including full-colour images and tips and tricks from gardening experts and Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winners Harry and David Rich as well as suggestions tailored to various garden types, this is a must-read for anyone wanting that little bit of paradise to escape to at home...'Full of creativity and good ideas... plenty here to whet the appetite of an aspiring garden designer' -- Gardens Illustrated'Love Your Plot is a book to read right through and then dip into again to bring a particular idea or method of working back into focus.' -- Garden Design Journal'Very inspiring' -- ***** Reader review'This book is a joy to own, beautifully written and illustrated. It's crammed with information, easy to read and fantastic inspiration' -- ***** Reader review'Awesome book. Clear and easy to understand with lots of useful tips' -- ***** Reader review'Best book ever for any garden designer - an excellent read' -- ***** Reader review'A gold mine of garden design wisdom' -- ***** Reader review*****************************************************************************************************Fusing conceptual garden design with the beauty of the natural landscape, twice Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winners and stars of BBC's Garden Rescue Harry and David Rich are here to show you how you can transform your outdoor space into a beautiful Eden, no matter what plot you have.In Love Your Plot Harry and David set out to help you transform your outdoor space into an inspiration green haven by making nature work for you. Fusing different outdoor elements, such as coastal and woodland landscapes, alongside key design principles, they will show you how to create a modern, practical and visually stunning outdoor space that will awe and inspire - and that is crucially easy to maintain.Complete with practical tips, unique sketches and designs, planting suggestions and stunning full-colour visuals, Love Your Plot will have you reaching for the spade and wellies in no time at all to create your own Eden, no matter what plot you've got.Trade Reviewfull of creativity and good ideas… plenty here to whet the appetite of an aspiring garden designer * Gardens Illustrated *It is a treat to finger the pages of this first book from double Chelsea Gold medallists… * The Garden *Love Your Plot is a book to read right through and then dip into again to bring a particular idea or method of working back into focus. * Garden Design Journal *

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Book SynopsisA forest garden is a place where nature and people meet halfway, between the canopy of trees and the soil underfoot. It doesn't have to look like a forest - what's important is that natural processes are allowed to unfold, to the benefit of plants, people and other creatures. For three decades experimental forest gardens have been planted in temperate cities and rural sites, in households, neighbourhoods, community gardens, parks, market gardens and plant nurseries. Forest Gardening In Practice is the first indepth review of forest gardening with living, best practice examples. It highlights the four core skills of forest gardeners: ecology, horticulture, design, cooperation. It is for hobby gardeners, smallholders, community gardeners and landscape professionals. Forest Gardening In Practice features: A history of forest gardening; Step-by step guide to creating your own edible ecosystem; 121 in-depth case studies of established forest gardens and edible landscapes in Europe and the USA; Chapters on integrating animals, learning, enterprises, working in community and public settings.

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Book SynopsisThe Arts and Crafts Movement espoused values of simplicity, craftsmanship and beauty quite counter to Victorian and Edwardian industrialism. Though most famous for its architecture, furniture and ornamental work, between the 1890s and the 1930s the movement also produced gardens all over Britain whose designs, redolent of a lost golden era, had worldwide influence. These designs, by luminaries such as Gertrude Jekyll and Sir Edwin Lutyens, were engaging and romantic combinations of manor-house garden formalism and the naive charms of the cottage garden but from formally clipped topiary to rugged wild borders, nothing was left to chance. Sarah Rutherford here explores the winding paths and meticulously shaped hedges, the gazebos and gateways, the formal terraces and the billowing border plantings that characterised the Arts and Crafts garden, and directs readers and gardeners to where they can visit and be inspired by these beautiful works of art.Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Arts and Crafts Movement / Design and Designers / Defining the Garden: Boundaries and Materials / Garden Buildings / Ornaments / Plants and Planting / Popularising the Ideals: Books, Images and Education / The Legacy / Further Reading / Places to Visit / Index

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Book SynopsisDiscusses the uses of stone in the garden.

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Book SynopsisCreate cool and contemporary garden furniture and accessories with 35 simple projects using pallet wood. Follow Hester van Overbeek's tutorials to make a huge variety of innovative items for the garden. There are stylish and functional benches and tables, shelving units for plants, side tables, a work bench for a shed, storage ideas and much more. Make a beautiful porch awning hung with fairy lights, on-trend hanging succulent holders and an outdoor kitchen unit so you can prep food outside – it even has a built-in barbecue! You will learn to develop useful DIY skills including sawing, sanding, drilling and various techniques for treating wood, so even complete beginners will soon become confident wielding tools! Whether your garden is tiny and in the city or a homely cottage garden, there is something for everyone here, and you’ll soon be hunting for pallets wherever you go.Trade ReviewLearn useful DIY skills including sawing, sanding, drilling and various wood treatments. Even complete beginners will soon become confident wielding tools! * The Colourist *Easy-to-follow instructions with great visuals and images. * Outdoor Project *

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Book SynopsisThe UK's leading no-dig gardening expert, Charles Dowding, draws on his years of experience to show how easy it is to start a new vegetable garden.Any plot - whether a building site, overgrown with weeds or unwanted lawn - can be turned into a beautiful and productive vegetable area. Charles''s no-nonsense and straightforward advice is the perfect starting point for the beginner or experienced gardener.The book takes you step-by-step through everything - from planning, clearing the ground and the early stages of starting a vegetable garden, to growing in polytunnels and greenhouses. There is also helpful guidance on how to use mulch, ways to minimise digging, and planting/sowing tips across the seasons.Filled with labour-saving ideas and the techniques that Charles uses to garden so successfully, How to Create a Vegetable Garden is illustrated throughout with photos and tales from Charles''s first year in his new vegetable garden.Trade ReviewAnother inspiring yet practical book from Charles Dowding. -- Rozie Apps * Permaculture Magazine *It is impossible not to feel inspired by the unique combination of helpful guidance and enthusiastic encouragement of experimentation. As Charles proves, there is no plot of land too wild to tame, a building site too overgrown with weeds or an unwanted lawn that can't be turned into a productive and beautiful garden area. -- Chris Allen * Gardening TImes *This is yet another book that will, as a manual, be on my bookshelf, but it will sure spend more in my hand than on the shelf. -- Michael Smith * Green (Living) Review *How to Create a New Vegetable Garden is the best vegetable gardening book I have read for a long time. -- ThePottingShed.co.ukIf this doesn't encourage more of us to turn our gardens into productive and beautiful spaces, I don't know what will. -- Anne Swithinbank, broadcaster and gardening writerWhether you're a dedicated gardener or a newcomer to the word of growing, take a look: Charles's methods work beautifully. -- Mark Diacono, gardener, food writer and broadcasterHow to clear weeds and grow great plants: Charles explains from a wealth of experience. -- Sarah Raven, journalist and garden writerTable of ContentsForeword by Steve Mercer Introduction Part One: Clearing ground and preparing soil 1. Starting points 2. Beauty in the food garden 3. The setting 4. Clearing ground 5. Mulching 6. Building beds 7. Dig versus no-dig (with compost) 8. Dig versus no-dig (without compost) Part Two: Sowing and growing 9. Raising plants under cover 10. Early sowing and plantings 11. Successional sowings and plantings 12. One bed, one year 13. Growing under cover 14. Hot beds 15. Perennial vegetables Appendix: Seasons and climate zones Glossary Resources Index

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Book SynopsisA superb gardening classic - a must for all gardeners and would-be gardeners'I return to Beth Chatto's books constantly. For those who are new to her work, you are entering into a life-long relationship with a wise friend and gardener' Monty DonTrade ReviewI return to Beth Chatto's books constantly. For those who are new to her work, you are entering into a life-long relationship with a wise friend and gardener -- Monty DonA remarkable book from one of our greatest plant experts -- Fred Whitsey * DAILY TELEGRAPH *

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Book Synopsis' [A] smart volume … simple, straightforward photographs and helpful captions accompany text that is lively and amiable.' – New York Times Book Review Inspiration for stunning planting for your garden throughout the year – from Anna Pavord, one of today’s most inspiring and much-loved garden writers, author of the global bestseller The Tulip First published in 2001, and now fully revised and updated, in this inspirational book, acclaimed bestselling author Anna Pavord selects 60 ‘star plants’ – from iris to hostas – and pairs each with two perfect partners: shrubs, herbaceous perennials, bulbs, and annuals that no garden should be without. This classic book reveals how best to group plants in a garden to create a year-long display. Ranging from hydrangeas, salvias and ferns to dahlias, tulips and snowdrops, each star plant is paired with two partners, offering gardeners creative planting solutions to achieve stunning results, season by season.Trade Review'[A] fantastic seasonal guide to planting.' - Publishers Weekly 'An all-star cast that will make your garden look splendid year-round.' - The Sunday Times 'The layout is elegant and easy to navigate...close-ups of each 'star' plant and their companions [...] are as inspiring as they are beautiful.' - Garden Design Journal 'Guides readers through the sometimes daunting task of what to plant together for maximum aesthetic appeal and impact.' - Veranda 'Dazzling' - Triangle Gardener

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Book SynopsisIn Setting the Scene leading garden designer George Carter describes his own work over the past thirty years and puts it in the context of the teachings of the great eighteenth-century landscaper Humphry Repton. The result is a series of pithy lesson that will be invaluable to any garden designer, or garden owner. Rich in both inspiring ideas and practical advice, Setting the Scene shows how successful gardens are designed and made. Following the pattern set by Repton in his revered Red Books, Carter takes us through the process in meticulous detail, leading us from the initial site plan to the glory of the finished garden, and illustrating each chapter with photographs and plans of gardens from his own portfolio, ranging from small urban gardens to large country estates, the world over.Trade Review"Lavishly illustrated with fine photographs of Carter's garden designs taken by Marianne Majerus. It will be inspirational and of great practical use for anyone setting out to design a garden." * Topiarius *"Acclaimed garden designer George Carter shows us how to translate the ideas of Repton's Red Books on garden planning and layout through his own work today." * The Lady Books of the Year *"Cleverly woven with interesting information about Repton himself and his influences on George’s own career. The result is a series of pithy lessons that will be invaluable to any garden designer or garden owner – indeed for anyone interested in horticulture and design. There are excellent plans and photographs of gardens from his own portfolio, ranging from small urban gardens to large country estates, the world over." * The Reckless Gardener *"Sheer originality, verve, wit and invention burst from the images on these pages. The author modestly tells us about Repton - but it is Carter from whom we learn. He gives the amateur designer the confidence to experiment with ornament and be bold with evergreen shapes." -- Tim Richardson * Gardens Illustrated *"One of the most inspiring books on garden design I've ever encountered." -- Alan Titchmarsh * Waitrose Weekend *"George Carter distils his 30-year career into a set of lively and useful chapters. Ultimately, [this book] shows how adaptable Repton's ideas are for gardens of all sizes today. There is a relaxed feeling, as if you're a participant in a three-decade-long conversation between the two." -- Barbara Segall * House & Garden *‘George Carter will transform a backyard into Versailles.’ -- Independent

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Book SynopsisPlanting a natural garden that is gorgeous through every season, whatever the climate, from the driest summers to damp, rain and even frostTrade ReviewWith today's global warming gardeners are finding it harder and harder to continue with the English country garden tradition and are discovering new ways of planting. This timely book is about a most viable alternative - Mediterranean gardening. Anyone who has visited the continent will have noticed the colourful groundcover so proliferate around the coastal regions and smelt the aromatic maquis so endemic to the area. It is a scent and sight instantly recognisable and believe it or not, eminently suitable to our climate. Author Pattie Barron has made two Mediterranean gardens so far in her gardening career - one in the ideal situation of a southerly-facing terrace but the second in harsher conditions - flat and with a northerly aspect. Still learning but obviously very experienced, she divulges her secrets of success from soil preparation, mulching, plant selection and aftercare. Being drought-tolerant the main care needed is over winter when our climate turns wet and cold but using a decorative mulch of stones or gravel will assist and ensure that the plants survive to prosper for another year. Whether you prefer the delicate greys, pinks and lilacs of yuccas, lavenders and cistus or the more vibrant nerium oleanders, anagallis and papavers, the range of Mediterranean plants is huge and sure to suit every gardening taste. In addition to plant choice the book includes inspirational ideas for garden decorations such as mosaic tables, painted pots and shell grottoes for you to add that definitive Mediterranean touch. This is a superbly illustrated and well-written book full of ideas for existing or prospective drought-tolerant gardeners, no matter their location or soil type. - Lucy Watson

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Book Synopsis“Eye-popping proof that water-wise gardens are bold, beautiful and brilliantly hued.” —San Diego Home and Garden Dry weather defines the Southwest, and it's getting dryer. As water becomes more precious, our gardens suffer. If we want to keep gardening, we must revolutionize our plant choices and garden practices. Hot Color, Dry Garden provides a joyful, color-filled way to exuberantly garden in low-water conditions. Garden expert Nan Sterman highlights inspiring examples of brilliant gardens filled with water-smart plants. You'll find information about designing for color using plants, architecture, and accessories, along with a plant directory that features drought-tolerant plants that dazzle.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the joy of homegrown apples, fresh-picked cherries, and dozens of other fruits with this definitive guide to creating a more delicious backyard! Lee Reich shows you how to grow temperate-zone fruit at home, from site analysis and climate assessment through plant selection, pest control, pruning, and harvesting. A plant-by-plant guide recommends 39 palate-pleasing species that are especially well-suited to the home landscape. Add beauty to your outdoor space while bringing organic fruit to your table.

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Book SynopsisCatriona Tudor Erler shows you how to incorporate lighting, tile, edging, and fountains as she takes you step-by-step through the poolscaping process and encourages you to design the water space of your dreams. Add a natural touch with stunning poolside plants that are low-maintenance and won’t drop leaves, so you can skip the mess and bring lively color right up to the water’s edge.

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Book SynopsisThe first in-depth guide for farmers and gardeners who have access to an established woodland and are looking for productive, innovative ways to create a natural forest ecosystems that produces a wide range of food, medicinals, and other non-timber products. "What a joy to read! Nice pictures, great case studies, and well organized. . . . Farming the Woods is the source for temperate climate agroforestry."—Jonathan Bates, Owner of Food Forest Farm While this concept of “forest farming” may seem like an obscure practice, history indicates that much of humanity lived and sustained itself from tree-based systems in the past; only recently have people traded the forest for the field. The good news is that this is not an either-or scenario; forest farms can be most productive in places where the plow is not: on steep slopes, and in shallow soils. It is an invaluable practice to integrate into any farm or homestead, especially as the need for unique value-added products and supplemental income becomes more and more important for farmers. Farming the Woods covers in detail: How to cultivate, harvest, and market high-value non-timber forest crops Comprehensive information on historical perspectives of forest farming How to mimic the forest in a changing climate Cultivation of medicinal crops How to create a forest nursery Harvesting and utilizing wood products The role of animals in the forest farm How to design and manage your forest farm once it’s set up Forest crops covered include: American ginseng Shiitake mushrooms Ramps (wild leeks) Maple syrup Fruit and nut trees Ornamental ferns And many more! This book is a must-read for farmers and gardeners interested in incorporating aspects of agroforestry, permaculture, forest gardening, and sustainable woodlot management into the concept of a whole-farm organism. Trade ReviewChoice- "This excellent book by Mudge (Cornell Univ.) and Gabriel (educator, forest farmer, and ecologist, Finger Lakes region, New York) highlights the diverse income streams that forest landowners or individuals who want to design a forested environment on their land can cultivate. The book begins with clear definitions of forest farming, agroforestry practices, and a historical perspective on cultivating crops in the forest. A foundational understanding of forest ecology is presented, including forest food webs, succession and disturbance, nature mimicry, and adaptation as the climate changes. Later chapters focus on cultivating trees for fruits, nuts, or syrups; using nontimber forest products; growing mushrooms for food and medicine; gathering high-value medicinal plants; producing forest products in nurseries; harvesting wood products; and incorporating animals in the system as possible forest farm endeavors. The discussions of crops suggested in this detailed text are supported with diverse charts and interesting case studies to help readers find the path that best suits their interests. The conclusion provides guidelines for success in the design of forest farms. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All levels/libraries.”Permaculture- Forests, Ken Mudge and Steven Gabriel write, have long been humanity’s pantry, where our species and many others have found the food, medicines and materials needed for survival. It is only within the last few hundred years, that we have become, as the saying goes, unable to see the forest for the trees. Land populated primarily with trees often only means lumber or an uncleared building site. Farming the Woods seeks to remind readers of those days, encouraging and enticing future forest farmers with thoughts of savory mushrooms, sweet saps, hearty nuts, and the rich meat of animals raised under the leaves, presenting all a farmer needs to begin making that dream a reality. Farming the Woods is sure to become a trusted companion for all farmer types. Whether one plans to solely work the forest or to use forested ground as a working farm, Ken Mudge and Steve Gabriel have crafted a tome destined to become a classic. The calm, friendly and knowledgeable voices of experience present a well-written book that will be useful for generations.”Booklist- "It seems that the only thing farming and forestry have in common is that they both take place outdoors. Yet, according the authors of this unorthodox but exceptionally useful handbook, 'forest farming,' which involves gathering a wide variety of plants, from mushrooms to medicinals, predates agriculture. Aiming their advice at readers living in temperate climate zones, including the upper half of North America, Mudge and Gabriel draw on their expertise in the rapidly emerging field of agroforestry to provide in-depth tips on cultivating mushrooms, gathering fruits and nuts, harvesting popular herbs such as ginseng, and even managing goats for maintaining canopy sheltered grasses and ornamentals. Along with sumptuous illustrations and invaluable case studies, their work provides a wealth of information for anyone with wooded land looking for ways to better manage it as well as reap a little extra profit from its rich agricultural potential.”“What a joy to read! Nice pictures, great case studies, and well organized. I can tell the authors put their heart and soul into this book. Farming the Woods is the source for temperate climate agroforestry, particularly for Northeast permaculture designers and teachers.”--Jonathan Bates, Owner of Food Forest Farm & contributing author of Paradise Lot“My particular focus of research is in mushrooms, and Farming the Woods not only offers detailed methodology and techniques for woodland mushroom cultivation, but also adds insight on scheduling and calendars to help orchestrate yields in seasonal climates. I have always wanted to find this information on forest farming bundled together into a collaborative matrix with nut, berry, and rhizome production, and this book helps bridge sustainable agriculture and a healthy, circular systems approach. The authors urge us to take advantage of forested acreage we may have thought was unusable. Fill your forests with food!”--Tradd Cotter, author of Organic Mushroom Farming and Mycoremediation“At last, a comprehensive forest farming guide for cool temperate climates! The authors have done a superb job explaining forest ecology and describing how to integrate fruits, nuts, mushrooms, medicinals, animals, and more into forest systems. A must-read for anyone interested in agroforestry, forest gardening, or utilizing forests for specialty crops.”--Martin Crawford, author of Creating a Forest GardenPublishers Weekly- "In this latest of the publisher’s serious, readable, and eminently useful books on cutting-edge permaculture practices, Cornell University professor Mudge and Fingerlakes forest farmer and horticulturalist Gabriel take a step outside the permaculture trend toward forest gardening—gardening that emulates forest patterns—and focus on farming in the woods by maintaining a healthy forest 'while growing a wide range of food, medicinal, and other non-timber products.' Beginning with a nuanced cultural history of forest farming, Mudge and Gabriel share their expertise on an abundance of woodland products: pollination techniques for paw-paws; the comparative economics of shiitakes and ginseng; maple, birch, and walnut sugaring methods; hazelnut breeding; and the safe use of a chain saw, to name but a few. A thoughtfully speculative but practical section on the possible effects of climate change reflects the authors’ humble and hopeful perspective that 'much of the trouble in the world today is due to disconnection from ... larger cycles. Forest farming invites us to change these cycles and to offer a gift for generations to come.’”

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Book SynopsisIn this classic 1960s gardening book, Margery Fish's advice and enthusiasm for horticulture has stood the test of time and remains a go-to book for green-thumbed gardeners today. She guides the reader through techniques for creating and maintaining a cottage garden with humour and ease, perfect for both beginners and experienced gardeners. In her imaginative adaption of the traditional cottage garden style that she saw disappearing around her, she brought together old-fashioned plants and contemporary plants in the same vein. Today's mixed borders are a direct descendant of the style Margery Fish created at East Lambrook Manor in Somerset, now once again open to the public. Cottage Garden Flowers covers plants that grow easily and naturally in British soil, including easy, adaptable bulbs, perennials and shrubs, such as Astrantia, columbines, daffodils, daisies, Dianthus, foxgloves, hollyhocks, Japonica, old roses, Phlox, Primula, or Virburnum. No longer in danger of being forgotten, these traditional flowering plants have now res-established their place at the heart of garden design. Graham Rice, the widely published gardening author and the former London Evening Standard gardening correspondent, has reviewed the plant names in the original text, providing a plant name section at the back of the book. This allows readers to identify current plants from the old Latin names within the text.

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Book Synopsis"Eliot is the reason I’m cooking. . . . I’ve followed that path because Eliot made it possible, and exciting, to farm in the four seasons."—Dan Barber, chef "There is hardly a more well-known or well-respected name among organic farmers than Eliot Coleman."—Civil Eats Learn season-extending techniques and eat the best food—garden fresh and chemical free—all year long, with little effort or expense. If you love the joys of eating home-garden vegetables but always thought those joys had to stop at the end of summer, this book is for you. Eliot Coleman introduces the surprising fact that most of the United States has more winter sunshine than the south of France. He shows how North American gardeners can successfully use that sun to raise a wide variety of traditional winter vegetables in backyard cold frames and plastic covered tunnel greenhouses without supplementary heat. Inside, you’ll also learn: Composting techniques Simple Mineral Amendments Planning and preparing your garden site Seeds for four seasons How to build cold frames, high tunnels, and mobile greenhouses How to cope with snow How to create a root cellar and other storage techniques And much, much more! Coleman expands upon his own experiences with new ideas learned on a winter-vegetable pilgrimage across the ocean to the acknowledged kingdom of vegetable cuisine, the southern part of France, which lies on the 44th parallel, the same latitude as his farm in Maine. This story of sunshine, weather patterns, old limitations and expectations, and new realities is delightfully innovative in the best gardening tradition. Four-Season Harvest will have you feasting on fresh produce from your garden all through the winter. "The man, the farmer, the legend, is Eliot Coleman."—The Atlantic To learn more about the possibility of a four-season farm, please visit Coleman's website www.fourseasonfarm.com.Trade ReviewPublishers Weekly- From first sentence to last, Coleman's ( The New Organic Gardener ) book is a delight--an earnest guide written with an impish sense of humor. It will refresh anyone who wants to get the most from a vegetable garden yet doesn't want to devote too much time and energy to the process. Apparently Coleman thoroughly enjoys every phase of gardening--from planting crops to weeding. Who else has ever suggested, only half in jest, dancing with a hoe? Or keeping a pair of ducks for pest patrol? This is that kind of book. It's also a book full of valuable information on how to harvest fresh vegetables and salad ingredients literally year-round--yet without an expensive greenhouse or indoor light garden set-up. Coleman combines succession planting (small sowings three or more times, rather than one big endeavor) with cold-frame growing in the winter months. He includes how-tos for building simple cold-frames. Given the fact that he lives in Maine, his advice seems all the more reliable. He believes in simplicity ("If what I am doing in the garden seems complicated, it is probably wrong"), seasonality (tomatoes in summer, broccoli in fall, mache in February) and diplomacy in the garden (which "has more to teach us than just how to grow food"). Here, his philosophy of organic growing is shared easily. The book concludes with an extensive chapter on the vegetables that comprise his "cast of characters." Illustrated. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title."Four-Season Harvest is a magnificent work. It's enticing, inspiring, sensible, and it opens a whole new world for the home grower."--Peter Fossel, Country Journal

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Book SynopsisGrow a glass garden and beautify any space with the exquisite decorative items you've created. George W. Shannon and Pat Torlen, two master teachers and artists, offer an array of glorious patterns for stained glass flowers, butterflies, birds, birdfeeders, planters, lanterns and mobiles. Using dozens of close-up photos, they teach all the basics of both copper foil and lead came construction, from materials and tools to how-to techniques.

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Book SynopsisThe author of Interior Design Master Class brings together essays by 100 landscape architects and garden designers reflecting on universal gardening questions, illustrated with photos of each designer's work.2020 HONORABLE MENTION FOR THE FOREWORD INDIES AWARD IN NATUREA classic in the making, Garden Design Master Class brings together 100 essays by some of the top garden designers working today, from acknowledged experts such as Nancy Goslee Power on sunlight and Arabella Lennox-Boyd on borders, to acclaimed tastemakers such as Carolyne Roehm on the pleasures of a vegetable garden. Spanning styles and genres, principles and tenets, collectively these essays and their accompanying images represent a comprehensive education for the reader, giving him or her the benefit of expert design advice and philosophy, from practical considerations such as seedlings and pathways to stylistic concerns such as asymmetry and rhythm. Each essay is paired witTrade Review"This is sure to be the expert gardener’s go-to guide. With 100 essays and topics by 100 leaders in the garden design industry, it’s full of sumptuous photography and is destined to become a true library must-have for the design community." —SOCIETY DIARIES"In his new book Garden Design Master Class, author Carl Dellatore gives us unprecedented access into the minds of 100 of the world’s leading gardeners and landscape designers, and lets us following along as they expound on everything from charming follies and vanishing pools to wildflower meadows and vegetable gardens." —SCHUMACHER BULLETIN Consider it required reading for gardening’s Ivy League…a compendium of thoughtful yet focused teachings that provide a comprehensive guide to gardening, with lessons to be learned whether your skills are long rooted or freshly budding. —ArchDiest.com You are front and center with some of the world’s most acclaimed gardeners, who advise in 100 essays on how to take your garden to the next level…this book will be filled with sticky notes and your garden will love you for it. —Flower Magazine

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A complete toolkit for the gardener looking to create a prairie-inspired home landscape." --Horticulture "A wonderful book for the gardener interested in natural garden design, native plants, plant communities, ecoregions, plant sociability, and more." --The Real Dirt, Garden Club of America "Gives gardeners the tools they need to confidently 'prairie up' their landscape, whether its a garden bed or an entire yard. " --My Northern GardenTable of ContentsChapter 1. Bringing the Prairie Home Chapter 2. Learning about Native Plants and Plant Communities Chapter 3. Planning, Installing, and Managing the Garden Chapter 4. Designing the Garden Chapter 5. Resources A Candid Q&A Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisWinner of the Garden Media Guild Book Photographer of the Year 2015'This book will inspire readers to envision what is possible even in the smallest, most improbable spaces'.Publishers Weekly'Just looking at Marianne's stunning photographs made me want to go outside and start re-thinking my plot....I defy any reader not to find a style they can feel comfortable with in this book, there are plenty of ideas which can be adopted, even for the most difficult location'.Reckless GardenerThere is no one way to design a garden. The variations and breadth of possibilities are astonishing but it is the choices of the individual that make the world of gardens so exciting. Creating a garden is part common sense and part instinct but we all need inspiration to help us realize the garden we want. Garden Design: A Book of Ideas is the must-have visual reference for garden owners, architects and designers. With over 600 images by award-winning photographer Marianne Majerus and incisive advice from garden designer and best-selling writer Heidi Howcroft, this book takes the reader from getting the concept right to choosing the perfect finishing touches for your outdoor space. The gardens featured are large and small, urban and rural in a wide range of styles from contemporary to classical to naturalistic. Every aspect of designing a garden is explored, from assessing your plot and soil to choosing a style as your inspiration, selecting the right components (be they hard landscaping, boundaries or plants) and tackling more challenging spaces.Trade ReviewThis book will inspire readers to envision what is possible even in the smallest, most improbable spaces. * Publishers Weekly *Just looking at Marianne's stunning photographs made me want to go outside and start re-thinking my plot....I defy any reader not to find a style they can feel comfortable with in this book, there are plenty of ideas which can be adopted, even for the most difficult location. * Reckless Gardener *

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Book SynopsisWhen Thomas Mawson published his autobiography in1927 he was looking back over a 50 year career as a landscape architect, a reflection he found 'most congenial'. It is a story that charts not only his life, but also the development of his chosen profession as a creative art. Beginning with a 'passion for the arts' and practical experience of garden-making, architecture and forestry, he set out to contribute with others to 'a revival of intelligent and scholarly garden design'. He cites his luck in finding 'appreciative clients' and skilled assistants, as well as in moving in the right academic, business and government circles across the world. From private gardens to public parks and city planning, with details of many prospects and commissions - early Parks at Hanley and Burslem, gardens in Scotland and England during his collaboration with Dan Gibson in the late 1890s, friendship with and work for Lord Leverhulme, the replanning in 1917 of both Salonika and Stepney, schemes for industrial villages in Britain - there are too many to list. It is a story full of lively descriptions in which working and management methods, plans, lecture tours, writing, colleagues, friends and clients sit alongside glimpses of family and social life. Throughout, Mawson uses as reference his own hugely successful The Art and Craft of Garden Making, also available in the Viridarium Library of Garden Classics.

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Book Synopsis'Is farsainn beul a' bhothain'There is always a welcome at the hutAre you ready for the good life? Huts, whether in the country, by the sea or near to home, are a glimpse into nature, letting us slow down and enjoy the details of life's little things and create time for self-care, health and a sustainable way of living.Whether you will design alone, build as a group, or just want to find the perfect spot for a restful interlude, PeterMacQueen shares his knowledge and insight on all things hutting - from foraging and places to stay, to firemaking and solar panels - alongside some seasoned hutters who share their tales of the joys and challenges.Full of tips, stories and recipes, The Art of Hutting will teach you how to create the ultimate sense of wellbeing and community, take the sting out of nettle soup and even bake the Hebridean way!

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Book SynopsisDry Climate Gardening shows gardeners in arid climates how to create a low-water landscape that’s vibrant and colorful with lots of texture and interest.Trade Review“In truth, this volume would be useful in any climate since it provides an elementary explanation of everything a novice gardener needs to know, from soil types and pruning tools to water-saving practices and pest control.” * San Bernadino Sun *“Dry Climate Gardening is a very helpful and detailed book which I consider a must-have to learn dry climate gardening. Gardening in such a climate is easy — if you know all the tricks. In this book, Noelle shows you all the basics. Full-color beautiful photos and very specific instructions make this book a perfect guide for your challenging dry garden journey. Need help with soil, pruning, fertilization, watering, and extreme sun? Noelle is your guide to success. She also teaches smart tips for dealing with color combinations, growing cactus, fire risk, shady areas, and other garden needs that are unique to extreme dry conditions.” * Shawna Coronado, author of 101 Organic Garden Hacks: Eco-Friendly Solutions to Improve Any Garden *"Dry Climate Gardening is such a valuable resource. Noelle Johnson’s experience – both from living in dry climate regions as well as her horticultural background and landscape consultant business – will guide you through the steps it takes to become a successful gardener in these challenging conditions." -- Susan Mulvihill * Susan's In The Garden *"...the most useful how-to guide for those of us all around the world who garden in a dry and ever-drying climate. A gardening book that is dripping with inspiring images and useful plant descriptions. This is not just a coffee table book.You will find yourself checking back through this book with dirt under your nails, referring back to again and again as your garden grows." * AndreaWhitley.com *"Dry Climate Gardening is a valuable reference for both beginner and experienced gardeners in the desert Southwest." * The American Gardener *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Welcome to Gardening in a Dry Climate CHAPTER 1: Choosing the Right Plants for Hot, Arid Regions CHAPTER 2: Planting Basics for Dry Regions CHAPTER 3: Caring for Plants in the Dry Climate Garden CHAPTER 4: Dry Climate Garden Design–What Plant Goes Where? CHAPTER 5: Plant List Tree Profiles Shrub Profiles Groundcover and Perennial Profiles Vine Profiles Cacti/Succulent Profiles Grass and Palm Profiles Acknowledgments Photography Credits Resources About the Author Index

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Book SynopsisTurn your garden into a bright summer paradise with a collection of 35 projects to create stylish, fragrant and abundant displays. There are gorgeous flowering plants, lush foliage, special occasion displays, and edible fruit and vegetable harvests. The projects in Small Summer Gardens include hanging baskets, window boxes, beautiful flower beds, large and small pots, and pretty recycled containers. Create a display of foxgloves and woodland plants in a rusty trunk, scented sweet peas in a tub, a mini water garden with flowering water lilies, a wreath made from alpine flowers, fruit bushes in pots and much more. With Emma Hardy’s expert advice, you will learn everything you need to know about growing annuals from seed, growing bulbs, using inexpensive bedding plants in interesting ways, combining perennials and small shrubs and growing and maintaining fruit and vegetable plants.

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Book SynopsisA glorious celebration of some of the finest gardens in a county whose climate makes them especially breathtaking.  Alan Titchmarsh Step inside the Secret Gardens of Cornwallfor a private tour of the best horticultural destinations in the county. Discover what grows well, when and where to visit, understand the challenges that the owners have faced, and have a taste of the world-class gardens to be found in this corner of England. The 20 beautiful gardens included here celebrate the diversity of gardening in Cornwall – secret coastal woodlands, lush subtropical valleys, traditional country estates and wave-lashed clifftops – through sumptuous photography, fascinating stories and interviews with their owners.Trade ReviewWhat a beautiful book. I just want to rush off and see all the gardens that I haven’t seen already. * Rick Stein *Table of ContentsForeword by Sir Tim Smit KBE Introduction A note on the Cornish climate 1 Bonython Estate Gardens 2 Burncoose House Gardens 3 Caervallack 4 Chygurno 5 Enys Gardens 6 Falmouth’s Public Gardens 7 Kestle Barton 8 Lamorran House Gardens 9 Minack Theatre Gardens 10 Penjerrick Garden 11 Pentillie Castle and Estate 12 Potager Garden 13 Prideaux Place 14 St Just in Roseland Churchyard 15 St Michael’s Mount Gardens 16 Tate St Ives: Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden 17 Trenarth Gardens 18 Tresillian House and Garden 19 Trevilley 20 Trevince Estate Gardens Visiting information Index Acknowledgments

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Book SynopsisIn The Propagation Handbook, plant stylist Hilton Carter reveals how to grow and increase your own plant family by propagating existing plants.Not only a plant lover, Hilton is passionate about propagation, the process of growing a brand new healthy and happy plant from part of an existing one. In this, his fifth book, Hilton talks us through the process of propagation and explains all the necessary techniques, from the very simplest to more complex methods, such as air layering and grafting. He describes exactly which method to use for different types of plant, and lists the tools essential for the process. In Hilton''s own words: “You hear so much about plant ‘parenthood’, but knowing how to propagate and then watching as your little plant takes shape and develops into a full-grown plant is the very definition of this.”

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Book SynopsisIntriguing and iconic, chrysanthemums are the epitome of elegance, flamboyance and style, and this new book captures the bloom in all its many manifestations.The next title in Pavilion's best-selling series of stylish floral guides, Chrysanthemums celebrates the versatility and variety of this familiar yet surprising bloom.As a life-giving herb in ancient China, a cultural emblem in Japan and a design icon of the Arts and Crafts movement, the chrysanthemum has been lauded through the ages. Yet in recent years it has gained a reputation as something of a workhorse among cut flowers, thanks to its reliable, long-lasting blooms and sturdy stems. More recently, resurgent interest in heritage varieties and new developments in growing and propagating have meant that the future of the flower is changing. As a cut flower, the exotic, decadent blooms and adaptable sprays of buttons are winning hearts and attracting new admirers, while the hardy and tenacious garden varieties are experiencing a

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Book SynopsisThe Greater Perfection, now with a new foreword by Francis H. Cabot's daughter, tells the story behind the creation of Les Quatre Vents, one of the world's most breathtaking gardens. Featured in the 2018 film The Gardener, Les Quatre Vents in Charlevoix County, Quebec, has been acclaimed as the most aesthetically satisfying and horticulturally exciting landscape experience in North America. This twenty-acre garden seamlessly combines traditional and novel elements into a splendid composition, adorned with unexpected touches and perfectly compatible with its natural surroundings. The Greater Perfection, first published in 2001, illustrates the delights, diversions, and surprises that await the garden's visitors. Francis H. Cabot's account of the challenges he faced in developing Les Quatre Vents reveals the fascinating process behind the creation of a world-class garden that has become a mecca for horticultural enthusiasts around the globe. Winner of the 2003 Annual Literature AwTrade Review“Cabot is one of the most interesting figures in American gardening.” * Washington Post *“The evolutions of that land under different hands interest Cabot almost as much as the evolutions he has brought about. Cabot is also delightfully candid about the range of sources that have influenced Les Quatre Vents. He is an unabashed bricoleur.” * New York Times *“Les Quatre Vents deploys many different features and styles but manages, by some process or alchemy, to make harmony out of its richly varied ingredients and to preserve a strong sense of individuality.” * Telegraph *Table of ContentsForewords I A Bridge to the Soul – Marianne Cabot Welch II A Garden Rooted in the Landscape – Laurie Olin III A Vision of Perfection – Penelope Hobhouse Introduction I A Sense of the Place II The House in Its Setting III Alpine Plants and Rockwork IV Refurbishing the Older Gardens V Borrowing the Landscape VI The Stream Garden VII An Indirect Approach VIII The Pigeonnier Gardens IX A Japanese Interlude X Deep Shade and Sunnier Borders XI The Woodland Garden XII Potager, Prairie, and Piscine Afterword Notes Acknowledgments Photography Credits Index

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Book SynopsisAppreciate your garden from a whole new light. A complete guide to creating a stunning white garden, Offering tons of tips to cultivate a beautiful night garden. Fill your garden with white flowers and native plants that reflect the light of the moon or even only bloom at night! so you can enjoy the beauty of your outdoor space long into the evening.. Featuring detailed overviews on gardening basics, elements of a moonlight garden, garden design guidance, and profiles of white annuals, perennials, shrubs, vines, tender bulbs, and tropical flowers. Includes a section on hardscaping for even more night-time enhancements, from light, fire, and water to arbors, pergolas, trellises, and more. Perfect for discovering new and unique gardening ideas, this inspiring guide is a curation of flowers that truly shine at night!

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewWhile this Gardeners Guide would be perfect for anyone faced with a difficult gradient, it also includes a lot or more general gardening information such as how to choose plants and look after them for the good results. Gardens that are simply flat are boring she delares, suggesting that introducing changes in level will give any garden more appeal -- The Chatty Gardener * The Chatty Gardener *

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Book SynopsisSmall gardens can be as versatile as their gardeners - personal, peaceful havens, sophisticated spaces for entertaining or bold showcases for plant displays.

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Book SynopsisTom Brown is Head Gardener at West Dean Gardens in Sussex, a site of 100 acres of arboretum, formal grounds, a walled garden and 13 large Victorian glasshouses.He writes for The Daily Telegraph gardening supplement and Gardeners' World and Gardens Illustrated magazines. He has received two awards from the Garden Media Guild: in 2021 Journalist of the Year and in 2019 the Alan Titchmarsh New Talent Award.Tom is also an RHS show judge at the Chelsea Flower Show.

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Book SynopsisCelebrating over 60 years of Interior and Garden Design Education.

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Book SynopsisThis book examines the ideal of wilderness preservation in the United States from the antebellum era to the first half of the twentieth century, showing how the early conception of the wilderness as the place where Indians lived (or should live) gave way to the idealization of uninhabited wilderness. It focuses on specific policies of Indian removal developed at Yosemite, Yellowstone, and Glacier national parks from the early 1870s to the 1930s.Trade ReviewDispossessing the Wilderness has many virtues. Accurate, detailed accounts of the creation of Yellowstone and Glacier national parks rest on solid research, as does the story at Yosemite. * The Journal of American History *Adding to recent scholarship exploring the cultural construction of nature, this succinct study opens up new areas of research in park service scholarship and paves the way for a more comprehensive study of the role and place of Native Americans in the national parks * The Historian *Table of ContentsIntroduction: From Common Ground 1: Looking Backward and Westward: The "Indian Wilderness" in the Antebellum Era 2: The Wild West, or Toward Separate Islands 3: Before the Wilderness: Native Peoples and Yellowstone 4: First Wilderness: America's Wonderland and Indian Removal from Yellowstone National Park 5: Backbone of the World: The Blackfeet and the Glacier National Park Area 6: Crowning the Continent: The American Wilderness Ideal and Blackfeet Exclusion from Glacier National Park 7: The Heart of the Sierras, 1864-1916 8: Yosemite Indians and the National Park Ideal, 1916-1969 Conclusion: Exceptions and the Rule

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Book SynopsisGardens take many forms, and have a variety of functions. They can serve as spaces of peace and tranquilty, a way to cultivate wildlife, or as places to develop agricultural resources. Globally, gardens have inspired, comforted, and sustained people from all walks of life, and since the Garden of Eden many iconic gardens have inspired great artists, poets, musicians, and writers. In this Very Short Introduction, Gordon Campbell embraces gardens in all their splendour, from parks, and fruit and vegetable gardens to ornamental gardens, and takes the reader on a globe-trotting historical journey through iconic and cultural signposts of gardens from different regions and traditions. Ranging from the gardens of ancient Persia to modern day allotments, he concludes by looking to the future of the garden in the age of global warming, and the adaptive spirit of human innovation. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Trade ReviewA clear and comprehensively written account of the history of gardens. The result couldnt be more refreshing. [...] From parks and fruit and vegetable gardens to ornamental and formal gardens, he provides a concise and easily readable narrative of their evolution. The result, although described as short, is absolutely perfect, providing an overview of garden history that is succinct, comprehensive and readable. * Patrice Todisco, Landscape Notes *A useful overview. * Mary Davies, The Irish Garden *A joy to read * Suffolk and Norfolk Life *The text is lucid, scholarly and, above all, highly readable. Linking together the famous names in horticulture past and present and offering up a coherent story, this is a book to browse and learn from and I suspect it will become well-thumbed. A short history it may be, but it is thorough and good. * Buckinghamshire Life Magazine *a globe-trotting magical history tour * Leon Burakowski, Express & Star *Condensed guide to garden history * Garden (Royal Horticultural Society) *One of the nicest little books I've had in my hands for ages ... it is the overall sweep of the book that impresses * Gillian Mawrey, Historic Gardens Review *As informative as it is accessible, this compact and expertly researched historical chronicle surprises and delights. * Georgina Chahed, Garden Design Journal *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1: The ancient and medieval garden 2: The Islamic garden 3: The east Asian garden 4: Italy 5: France 6: Spain and Portugal 7: Northern Europe 8: Britain 9: America, Africa, and Australia Postscript: the future history of the garden Glossary Further reading Index of people and places

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Book SynopsisAre gardens works of art? What is involved in creating a garden? Stephanie Ross draws on philosophy, history of art, culture and garden examples to explore the magical lure of gardens. The text plays special attention to the landscape gardens of 18th-century England.

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Book SynopsisTurn your outdoor space into a sanctuary for nature and join the rewilding movement today!Introducing Wild Your Garden, a practical guide to rewilding your outdoor space, with advice, inspiration and step-by-step projects brought to you by Gardeners'' World and Springwatch guests The Butterfly Brothers. We all have the potential to make the world a little greener, and Wild Your Garden shows you how to create a garden that can help boost local biodiversity. You don''t need specialist knowledge or acres of land. If you have any outdoor space, you can make a difference to local wildlife, and reduce your carbon footprint, too! So what are you waiting for? Dive straight in to discover:-Practical illustrated step-by-step projects for all level of gardeners-Tips and advice to adjust to the principles of wild gardening -Inspiration for rewilding your garden space and encourage local biodiversity to thrive Whether you wish to transform a paved-over yard into a lush oasis, create refuges to welcome and support native species, or turn a high-maintenance lawn into a nectar-rich mini-meadow to attract bees and butterflies, this great gardening book has something for everyone to discover. The Butterfly Brothers are expert landscape gardeners specializing in wildlife-attracting projects of all sizes across the UK. Having worked closely with Chris Packham, Alan Titchmarsh and even Sir David Attenborough, they will show you how to easily support wildlife and reap all the benefits Mother Nature has to offer, no matter the shape and size of your garden. In fact, Alan Titchmark once said: It''s up to every single one of us to do our bit for wildlife, however small our gardens, and The Butterfly Brothers know just how that can be achieved.Did you know that the concept of rewilding is being increasingly seen as a viable tool in the fight against rising C02 emissions? So let''s all work together to do our part for the planet! Whether it''s plummeting pollinator numbers, building bird boxes or crafting a woodland wonderland, this gardening guide is jam-packed with top tips and tricks for wilding your garden and becoming one with nature!The ideal gardening gift for the nature lover in your life, those looking to take steps to reconnect with nature, or those who wish to protect local wildlife from the comfort of home!Trade ReviewLearn how to turn your outdoor space into a haven for wildlife with easy-to-follow projects from The Butterfly Brothers * Gardens Illustrated *This new book by The Butterfly Brothers shows how to unlock the potential in your garden and boost local biodiversity. From transforming a paved area into a lush oasis to support native species to turning a lawn into a nectar-rich mini meadow, the brothers guide you every step of the way. * Woman's Weekly *Loaded with ways to promote biodiversity, the hardback will help you boost the fauna in your outdoor space, whether it's a palatial plot or a bijou balcony. balcony. From digging your own pond to building an insect hotel, the brothers will show you how to create a lush oasis for nature, and reduce your carbon footprint too. * Your Home *Re-wilding the garden is a real buzz topic among gardeners, and this latest book by The Butterfly Brothers goes into great depth about how to do it. * Garden Answers *

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Book SynopsisA plant a day brings beauty your way. So why not make the most of your garden with 365 of the very best plant varieties - one for every day of the year!From spring blooms to winter interest and everything in between, each plant has been personally selected by expert horticulturist Phil Clayton, who draws on his nearly 20 years of RHS experience, along with his own garden favourites, to showcase a vast array of planting choices. With a range of plants as broad as Phil''s knowledge is vast, A Plant for Every Day of the Year is like taking a walk with an accomplished gardener as they show you their favourite plants. Each profile comes complete with stunning photography and an at-a-glance guide to height, spread, hardiness, and other must-know information, so you too can make the most of every season in your own garden.Turn the pages of this plant book to discover: - Unique structure gives the reader a whole year of plants, day by day.- Phil Clayton''s unrivalled knowledge and personal approach are apparent throughout, allowing the reader to absorb his experience and expertise.- Easy-to-follow text and clear photography present the plants in an accessible and enjoyable format. A must-have volume for existing gardeners and plant lovers who want to enjoy Phil''s personal and insightful commentary on a wide range of plants, alongside individuals who don''t know what plants to grow and want to seek advice from a reputable gardener such as Phil. Doubling up as the perfect gardening book for budding botanists, who are looking to achieve their garden or indoor space''s fullest potential all year round, A Plant For Every Day of the Year is sure to delight.Trade ReviewA delight for every gardener, whether experienced or novice. * Garden News *... personal and insightful commentary alongside stunning photography and at-a-glance growing guides. * The Garden *

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Book SynopsisUnlock your garden''s winter potential and see the beauty and promise of the colder months with award-winning garden designer and author, Naomi Slade.There is so much to marvel at in a winter garden. As summer flowers fade and autumn winds strip trees, the season brings new delights to draw us outside, from the dusting of frost on bare seedheads and the long-reaching shadows cast by a December dawn to the joy of huddling up beside a fire pit to see in the New Year.RHS The Winter Garden is a celebration of the coldest season, with stunning photography that captures the very best that winter has to offer. Discover the bulbs that will bloom and the ornamental grasses that will dance in the winter breeze; create unique winter flower arrangements with cut stems and dried flowers; and learn how to design a garden with winter beauty at its heart. With tips on supporting wildlife over winter, the best cold-weather crops, and recipes for creating winter containeTrade ReviewThis celebration of the oft-overlooked season should be required reading for any keen gardener. * Woman & Home *Covering all aspects of the garden in winter, this book will inspire fresh thinking of how to make spaces work attractively through the season. * Gardens Illustrated *Rejoicing in what is so often a forgotten season, Naomi Slade's approach is comprehensive and thorough, addressing the fundamentals of horticulture, sharing key design considerations and offering tips on everything from supporting wildlife and landscaping, to lighting and cut flowers. * Countryside *Naomi Slade's book RHS The Winter Garden is an extensive guide to gardening in the colder months. Beautiful photography captures the delightful opportunities winter brings to the garden and highlights just what can be achieved during this season. * The Garden *Stitched together with exquisite images, this book is a helpful, practical look at gardening in this most beguiling of seasons. Topics range from designing for low light, to gathering bounty from vegetable and cutting gardens. * The English Garden *

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Book SynopsisThe UK''s leading gardening publisher brings you a horticultural handbook to fulfil your every need and seed! Get your gardening gloves on and join the green-fingered journey to growing herbs successfully at home. A must-have volume for first-time gardeners, Grow Small Gardens has tons of tips and tricks to contains everything you need to create a garden in a small space, without compromising on design or beauty.Make the most of your windowsill, balcony, roof terrace, courtyard, or tiny urban garden with clever design tricks to create the illusion of more space, advice on planting to ensure seasonal interest and encourage wildlife, and detailed aftercare to keep your plants flourishing year after year.With passion in every page, you can enjoy:- A jargon-free practical guide to creating a plethora of garden types.- Easy to follow step-by-step instructions of fundamental gardening techniques.- The ever-growing pressure of ba

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Book SynopsisTransform small spaces to make a big difference.Join activist Tayshan Hayden-Smith on his mission to turn grey, concrete jungles into green sanctuaries planting seeds not only in the ground but also in minds to bring joy to people, places, and planet.Small Space Revolution shares the amazing work of individuals and organizations around the world to inspire you to:RECONNECT with community and the natural worldRETHINK how we teach the next generation and ourselvesREGENERATE the complex ecosystem beneath our feetREWILD urban spaces and make way for nature to thriveREPURPOSE materials for a waste-free worldRECHARGE to tune in to yourself, others, and your surroundingsREVOLUTIONIZE the way we live action the change you want to seePacked with simple ideas and practical projects from choosing climbers for cover to repurposing plastics to build a greenhouse discover how you can take action to transform your own personal or c

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