Gardening Books

By: Sandra LawrenceBinding: HardbackThe 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,...

By Alice Vincent (Author)Format: Hardback 304 pagesPublisher: Canongate BooksImprint: Canongate BooksISBN: 9781838855437Published: 2 Mar 2023Classifications: Memoirs, Feminism & feminist theory, GardeningWeight: 410gDimensions: 146 x 223 x 35 (mm) Women have always gardened, but our stories have been buried with our work. Alice Vincent is...

By: Rosamond Richardson, National Trust BooksBinding: HardbackA 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...

By: Frances TophillBinding: Hardback**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...

By Jekka McVicar (Author)Format: Hardback 288 pages, Full-colour photography throughoutPublisher: Quadrille Publishing LtdImprint: Quadrille Publishing LtdISBN: 9781837830442Published: 7 Mar 2024Classifications: Gardening: plantsWeight: 1398gDimensions: 208 x 262 x 32 (mm)

By Beth Chatto (Author)Format: Paperback / softback 400 pagesPublisher: Orion Publishing CoImprint: Weidenfeld & NicolsonISBN: 9781474610957Published: 6 Sep 2018Classifications: Garden design & planningWeight: 292gDimensions: 131 x 197 x 22 (mm)Pub. Country: United Kingdom 'I return to Beth Chatto's books constantly. For those who are...

By: Dave GoulsonBinding: HardbackGo 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...

By Maddie Bailey (Author) , Alice Bailey (Author)Format: Hardback 160 pages, Full Colour Illustrations ThroughoutPublisher: Hardie Grant Books (UK)Imprint: Hardie Grant Books (UK)ISBN: 9781784886745Published: 15 Feb 2024Classifications: Trees, wildflowers & plantsWeight: 472gDimensions: 145 x 224 x 21 (mm) The Hidden Histories of Flowers reveals...

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...

By: Camila Romain, Marianne MogendorffBinding: HardbackGrowing 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...

By Simon Barnes (Author)Format: Paperback / softback 352 pages, noneISBN :9781398518902Published: 28 Mar 2024Weight: 262g 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...

By: Marian BoswallBinding: HardbackA 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...

By Olivia Laing (Author) Format: Hardback 336 pagesPublisher: Pan MacmillanImprint: PicadorISBN: 9781529066678Published: 2 May 2024Weight: 516gDimensions: 225 x 143 x 31 (mm) In 2020, Olivia Laing began to restore a walled garden in Suffolk, an overgrown Eden of unusual plants. The work drew her...

By Angie Lewin (Author), Christopher Stocks (Author)Format: Hardback 136 pages, 62 Illustrations, colorPublisher: Thames & Hudson LtdImprint: Thames & Hudson LtdISBN: 9780500027066Published: 7 Mar 2024Weight: 434gDimensions: 156 x 219 x 19 (mm) Illustrator Angie Lewin and author Christopher Stocks follow up the success of...

By: Tom, M.D. MasseyBinding: HardbackCreate 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....

Format: Hardback 176 pages, colour photosPublisher: Quarto Publishing PLCImprint: Frances LincolnEdition: Revised EditionISBN: 9780711260092Published: 30 Mar 2021Classifications: Garden design & planning, Gardening: flowers, Natural & wild gardeningWeight: 1082g The New Wild Garden combines new approaches to a more naturalistic design with the practical side...

By: Piet Oudolf, Henk GerritsenBinding: Paperback / softbackJoin 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...

By: Dan RouseBinding: HardbackTransform 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...

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...

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....

By: Sarah RavenBinding: 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...

By: Dave GoulsonBinding: Paperback / softback**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...

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...

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...

Embrace the beauty of nature in your own backyard with "Planting the Natural Garden." This visionary book invites you to explore the revolutionary approach of Piet Oudolf, the pioneering landscape designer behind the "New Perennial Movement." Oudolf's iconic meadow-style gardens have captivated the world...

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...

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...

By Kate Bradbury (Author)Format: Hardback 192 pagesPublisher: Dorling Kindersley LtdISBN:9780241472927Published: 8 Apr 2021Dimensions: 177 x 224 x 25 (mm) 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...

**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...

By: Matt Rees-WarrenBinding: Paperback / softbackEngaging 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...