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Kew - Witch's Garden : Plants in Folklore, Magic and Traditional Medicine
The Witch's Garden describes over 50 of the world's most powerful, harmful, legendary and storied plants - from the screaming mandrake to calming St John's Wort, to predicting the weather with seaweed, the creation of salves for broken hearts, sore heads, protection from evil...- £14.99 GBP
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Why Women Grow : Stories of Soil, Sisterhood and Survival
LONGLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITINGSHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKSHOP.ORG INDIE CHAMPION AWARDSSHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS AWARD FOR NON-FICTIONTHE TIMES / WATERSTONES TOP 10 BESTSELLERA RHS TOP 10 GARDENING BOOK TO GIFT THIS CHRISTMASA GARDENS ILLUSTRATED BEST BOOK FOR...- £17.99 GBP
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Rewild Your Garden : Create a Haven for Birds, Bees and Butterflies
**A SUNDAY TIMES GARDENING BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020**'A must-read for every gardener who wants to up their game for wildlife and do their bit for the planet.' -- Isabella Tree'A refreshing, uplifting and positive look at the true value of a garden.' --...- £16.99 GBP
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Why Women Grow : Stories of Soil, Sisterhood and Survival
In "Why Women Grow," Alice Vincent embarks on a captivating journey through the verdant realms of gardening, uncovering the profound connections between women and the soil they tend. This thought-provoking narrative delves into the motivations that drive women to cultivate life amidst the demands...- £10.99 GBP
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100 Herbs To Grow : A Comprehensive Guide To The Best Culinary And Medicinal Herbs
`Jekka knows herbs like no one else - let her help you transform your garden and your cooking!' - Jamie Oliver `If you want to grow the very best herbs, you need this book in your life. In fact, this book is way more...- £30.00 GBP
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The Hidden Histories of Flowers : Fascinating Stories of Flora
The Hidden Histories of Flowers reveals the captivating world of flowers. From the symbolism and meaning behind flowers and how these have evolved over time, to how humans interact with flowers based on cultural and geographical differences, and how flowers have been coveted for...- £14.99 GBP
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The Garden Against Time : In Search Of A Common Paradise
Shortlisted for the 2024 Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing'What a wonderful book this is. I loved the enchanting and beautifully written story but also the fascinating and thoughtful excursions along the way.' - Nigel Slater`A garden contains secrets, we all know that: buried elements...- £20.00 GBP
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The Year of Sitting Dangerously : My Garden Safari
From the acclaimed author of�Rewild Yourself comes a brilliant book that reveals the natural joys to be discovered on your doorstep. In the autumn of 2020, Simon Barnes should have been leading a safari in Zambia, but Covid restrictions meant his plans had to...- £10.99 GBP
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The Healing Home and Garden : Reimagining spaces for optimal wellbeing
Are you tired of formulaic interiors and following trends? Do you long for a home that expresses who you truly are, that's a sanctuary from our 24/7 lifestyles dominated by technology?The Healing Home & Garden will help you to:- Take an objective look at...- £16.99 GBP
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Gardening for Bumblebees : A Practical Guide to Creating a Paradise for Pollinators
Go on, have a flutter! Take a few tips from the new book by biologist Dave Goulson and it's a safe bet that beautiful butterflies will start gathering in your garden' Daily MailFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Sting In The Tale...- £16.99 GBP
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The Accidental Garden : Gardens, Wilderness and the Space In Between
Part memoir, part naturescape and part gardening book ... there is also something much rarer in this book: wisdom. What a treat' The Times'Delightful ... Mabey is the doyen of UK nature writing' New Statesman'Our greatest nature writer' New ScientistWe regard gardens as our...- £12.99 GBP
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Sustainable Garden : Projects, insights and advice for the eco-conscious gardener Volume 4
A stylish,�inspirational and practical guidebook to maintaining a more environmentally friendly outdoor space, now shortlisted for the GMG GARDEN BOOK OF THE YEAR award! Sustainable gardener Marian Boswall walks us through the process of creating and maintaining a sustainable outdoor space, offering tips, guidance...- £18.00 GBP
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The Gardener's Companion to Medicinal Plants : An A-Z of Healing Plants and Home Remedies Volume 1
This beautifully illustrated giftable gardening reference book is a complete guide to the growing and use of medicinal plants, combining�exquisite botanical illustrations with practical self-help projects. Every day sees a discovery in the press about the new uses of plants, and it's certain that...- £16.99 GBP
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The Book of Wild Flowers : Reflections on Favourite Plants
A beautiful little book in every way ... Lyrical and eye-catching on the one hand, informative on the other, their work encourages us to look more closely at the nature around us ... A treasure of a book' House & Garden The perfect countryside...- £16.99 GBP
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RHS Resilient Garden : Sustainable Gardening for a Changing Climate
Create a beautiful, climate-resilient, sustainable garden that will take your outdoor space into the future. As we live with an increasingly changing climate, summer droughts, winter waterlogging, high winds, erratic frosts and frequent pests are challenges that all gardeners face. This forward-thinking book -...- £27.00 GBP
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How to Attract Wildlife to Your Garden : Foods They Like, Plants They Love, Shelter They Need
Transform your garden into a haven for all kinds of wildlife. In a world with too much concrete and not enough greenery, every wildlife-friendly garden can make a huge difference. But what if we told you that you can make a difference to your...- £16.99 GBP
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Dear Friend and Gardener : Letters on Life and Gardening
In this engaging and fascinating exchange of personal letters, two of the most influential gardeners of all time compare notes on successes and failures in their two very different gardens. As Christopher Lloyd and Beth Chatto convey their gardening experiences, share gossip and discuss...- £9.99 GBP
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New Wild Garden : Natural-style planting and practicalities
The New Wild Garden combines new approaches to a more naturalistic design with the practical side of growing wildflowers and shows how to incorporate wildflowers, real meadows and a looser prarie-style planting into gardens and wild spaces. With serious concern into the decline of...- £22.00 GBP
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The Garden Jungle : or Gardening to Save the Planet
**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. The Garden Jungle is about the wildlife that lives right under our...- £9.99 GBP
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The Wildlife Garden
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of nature with "The Wildlife Garden" by John Lewis-Stempel. This captivating book serves as a comprehensive guide to transforming your outdoor space into a thriving sanctuary for birds, butterflies, and a myriad of fascinating creatures. Discover the secrets...- £14.99 GBP
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Gardens of Arne Maynard
The new compact hardback edition of the first book devoted to the work of one of today's most celebrated garden designers. Arne Maynard is known for his award-winning gardens at the Chelsea Flower Show and his elegant and sympathetic gardens for private houses worldwide....- £39.95 GBP
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Planting for Wildlife : A Grower's Guide to Rewilding Your Garden
Making a haven for wildlife doesn't require acres of land in the countryside. If you get the habitat and planting right, then even the tiniest of urban gardens can host a variety of creatures from birds and bees to hedgehogs. Covering everything from going...- £12.99 GBP
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A Year Full of Veg : A Harvest for All Seasons
A Year Full of Veg is a month-by-month gardening guide to growing the best seasonal veg, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Year Full of Flowers. With her wealth of experience, Sarah Raven shares the most reliable and bountiful varieties to grow,...- £27.00 GBP
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Common or Garden : Encounters with Britain's 50 Most Successful Wild Plants
We often imagine that rarity is special - we seek out the most uncommon wild plants to tick off our lists, while overlooking the extraordinary appeal of the species we encounter day-to-day. Yet it's these plants -the most successful, able to adapt and thrive...- £14.99 GBP
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Do Grow : Start With 10 Simple Vegetables.
Ever wanted to grow your own but don t have the time, the space, or even know where to start? Alice Holden, one of Britain s most pioneering female growers, has spent her life outdoors working on small and large scales from kitchen gardens...- £9.99 GBP
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Planting the Natural Garden
"If the world of gardening has rock stars, Piet Oudolf qualifies as Mick Jagger, David Bowie, and Prince rolled into one." -Gardenista The original publication of Planting the Natural Garden ushered in a revolution in landscape design: the New Perennial Movement. Spearheaded by internationally...- £32.00 GBP
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RHS How to Create a Wildlife Pond : Plan, Dig, and Enjoy a Natural Pond in Your Own Back Garden
If you want to do your bit to support local biodiversity, start your own wildlife pond in your back garden. Whether you are looking to do something to help the environment, building a feature pond as a family landscaping project, or attracting local wildlife...- £14.99 GBP
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The Science of Garden Biodiversity : The Living Garden
You step out of the back door into the garden. There may be a few birds flitting around, perhaps butterflies or bumblebees on the wing, but often the garden can seem very still. However, if you look beyond the superficial inactivity there is an...- £9.99 GBP
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How to be a Bad Botanist
Prepare to have your eyes opened to the wondrous and often bizarre world of plants in Simon Barnes' delightful book "How to be a Bad Botanist." This light-hearted yet informative guide takes you on an enthralling journey through the botanical kingdom, from the fundamental...- £16.99 GBP
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The Dry Garden
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 Don'Invaluable to those who want to plant a trouble-free, all-year-round garden with minimum care -...- £9.99 GBP
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Beyond the Meadows : Portrait of a Natural and Biodiverse Garden by Krautkopf
This beautiful and inspirational portrait of a country garden shows how its owners created deep connections to the natural world with techniques and advice any gardener can use. In 2018, photographers Susann Probst and Yannic Schon left Berlin for the German countryside with the...- £32.50 GBP
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RHS Small Garden Handbook : Making the most of your outdoor space
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 principles of design' - BBC Gardens IllustratedA garden offers invaluable space for relaxing entertaining,...- £22.00 GBP
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Remarkable Plants
A glorious celebration of the beauty, diversity, importance and sheer wonder of plants, with exquisite illustrations from the collections of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Plants feed us, clothe us, shelter us, help transport us, and can both intoxicate and cure us. From food...- £20.00 GBP
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How Not to Kill Your Houseplant : Survival Tips for the Horticulturally Challenged
You've welcomed a plant into the home: now what?! First job is to keep it alive, then after that help it bloom and thrive. Learn all the tips and tricks you need to become a proud plant parent - of more than 100 different...- £12.99 GBP
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Butterflies, Buds and Bees
� Take an inspirational journey through the seasons with this beautifully illustrated RHS children's almanac. Created with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), the UK's leading gardening charity, this stunning book is perfect for inspiring a love of nature. Watch the seasons unfold as you...- £14.99 GBP
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Beth Chatto's Garden Notebook
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 Don'Compulsively readable. Once you have it, don't let anyone else borrow it' SUNDAY TELEGRAPHSharing the...- £10.99 GBP
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Britain's Wild Flowers : A Treasury of Traditions, Superstitions, Remedies and Literature
A fascinating look at the myths, folklore and botany behind over 70 British wildflowers. A fascinating look at the myths, folklore and botany behind over 70 British wildflowers. From hedgerows to meadows, wildflowers can be found throughout our green and pleasant land. In this...- £12.99 GBP
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How to Grow the Flowers : A Sustainable Approach to Enjoying Flowers Through the Seasons
Growing flowers to cut and enjoy at home can sharpen our awareness of the world around us and make us more attuned to nature. We find it impossible to walk anywhere without spotting a prized rose in a front garden, a brassica gone to...- £22.00 GBP
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A Fenland Garden : Creating a haven for people, plants & wildlife
By Francis Pryor (Author)Format: Hardback 352 pages, 3x8pp colPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLCImprint: ApolloISBN: 9781801101608Published: 6 Jul 2023Classifications: Lincolnshire, Wetlands, swamps, fens, Gardens (descriptions, history etc), Specialized gardening methodsWeight: 596gDimensions: 162 x 243 x 34 (mm) The story of how Francis Pryor created a haven...- £27.99 GBP
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The Physick Garden : Ancient Cures for Modern Maladies
**Shortlisted for the V&A Illustration Awards 2024**The intriguing�tales of the plants that have been used to heal and�cure our bodies, brought to life with beautifully surreal illustrations from Alice Smith.�Since the dawn of time, people have used plants as remedies, to both positive and...- £16.00 GBP
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RHS Step-by-Step Veg Patch : A Foolproof Guide to Every Stage of Growing Fruit and Veg
An infallible guide to vegetable growing for gardeners with little space but big ambitions. It's time to get your hands dirty!This gardening book will help you learn how to grow, nurture, and harvest more than 50 types of fruits and vegetables. The bright photos,...- £19.99 GBP
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Dream Plants for the Natural Garden
Join two of the world's most influential garden designers, Piet Oudolf and Henk Gerritsen, as they describe their ideal perennials, bulbs, grasses, ferns and small shrubs for your natural garden. This comprehensive compendium classifies these 1200 plants according to their behaviour, strengths and uses....- £20.00 GBP
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The Ecological Gardener : How to Create Beauty and Biodiversity from the Soil Up
Engaging and quirky; full of ideas and inspiration for garden projects that you'll be itching to try for yourself.�Dave Goulson, author of�The Garden JungleA thoughtful and practical guide�Country LifeDesign a garden for the future - because what we grow matters. Transform your garden into...- £20.00 GBP
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Growing Mushrooms at Home : The Complete Guide to Knowing, Growing and Loving Fungi
Unlock the fascinating world of fungi with "Growing Mushrooms at Home: The Complete Guide to Knowing, Growing and Loving Fungi." This comprehensive guide takes you on a captivating journey through the intricate realm of mushroom cultivation. Whether you're a curious beginner or an aspiring...- £18.99 GBP
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The Complete Gardener : A Practical, Imaginative Guide to Every Aspect of Gardening
A Sunday Times bestsellerEven great gardeners like Monty Don are always learning and always experimenting. The Complete Gardener brings you right up to date on how Monty gardens today. This extensively revised new edition covers what Monty believes are the most important aspects of...- £30.00 GBP
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Natural Happiness : Use Organic Gardening Skills to Cultivate Yourself
Embark on a transformative journey where the art of organic gardening becomes the key to unlocking your inner serenity. In "Natural Happiness: Use Organic Gardening Skills to Cultivate Yourself," author Alan Heeks weaves a tapestry of wisdom, inviting you to cultivate not just your...- £10.99 GBP
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No-Waste Organic Gardening : Eco-friendly Solutions to Improve any Garden
In this second book in the internationally successful No-Waste Gardening series, learn how to recycle and repurpose your way to a successful, productive, and eco-friendly organic garden!�In�No-Waste Organic Gardening,�author Shawna Coronado guides you toward a more�sustainable landscape�with dozens of tips, tricks, and solutions that�save...- £14.99 GBP
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Planting for Pollinators : Creating a Garden Haven
Planting for Pollinators is an easy-to-use gardening guide to help you encourage different types of insect pollinators into your garden. Insect pollinators not only bring joy to our gardens, they also provide an essential service for our planet. Without bees, flies, hoverflies, butterflies, moths...- £16.99 GBP
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