Gardening

From cars made of carrot to tea-smuggling spies, from Popeye's spinach to the hallucinogenic effects of lettuce, renowned garden expert Chris Beardshaw takes us on a journey through history's most fascinating plants, flowers, vegetables and herbs: the...

'I went for a walk around the garden. A great tit warbled above a patch of coltsfoot. I felt a thousand discoveries awaited...' Notes from a Summer Cottage by Nina Burton is a beautifully written nature memoir about...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781528997874Author Ian PhillipsFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Austin Macauley PublishersPublisher Austin Macauley Publishers

A handy pocket-size guide to natural remedies from your garden and store-cupboard for complaints ranging from coughs and colds to aches and pains that allows you to save money and avoid taking mass-produced chemicals on a regular basis. Fiann gives...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781646115563Author Marc ThomaFormat PaperbackPage Count 170Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 386gDimensions(mm) 201mm * 201mm *...

My Dinosaur Garden is bursting with crafts and activities perfect for children. Created with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), the UK's leading gardening charity, this book is packed with fun things to...

Garden Projects suit your needs and abilities, from practical and simple raised garden beds to more ambitious things, like a tool shed. There are more whimsical structures too-a flagpole, a garden swing, and an ornamental wheelbarrow for flower...

This is without doubt the most comprehensive field guide to the orchids of Britain and Europe. Every one of the 216 species and 30 subspecies are described and illustrated with superb colour photographs. For each species there is a close up photograph of...

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

Inspired solutions for all types of outdoor spaces - from urban and suburban to country - in a highly curated collection of 35 designsAward-winning designer Matt Keightley presents gardens created either by him or by other leading contemporary designers...

Selected as a Book of the Year 2017 in You Magazine'A lavish monthly guide to getting the most from your garden' Daily MailA punnet of plums from your tree, a handful of gooseberries; home-grown nuts and herbs, and a few freshly laid eggs from your hens...

An extensive and info-packed bible of home vegetable growing from the editors of the world's most-visited gardening resource, Gardening Know How. With the experts from Gardening Know How at your side, cultivating loads of fresh, homegrown food has never...

"Rich with photographs and descriptions of how landscape design has shaped and reflected culture over time." -The American GardenerThe History of Landscape Design in 100 Gardens explores the defining moments in garden design. Through profiles of 100 of...

The definitive reference guide to garden design, its rich history, and the creative art of gardening - a luxuriously illustrated A-Z compendium of more than 200 garden elements, styles, features, and ornaments for gardeners around the globe With its...

"Tallamy lays out all you need to know to participate in one of the great conservation projects of our time. Read it and get started!" -Elizabeth Kolbert, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sixth Extinction Douglas W. Tallamy's first book, Bringing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783899552492Author GestaltenFormat HardbackPage Count 208Imprint gestaltenPublisher Die Gestalten Verlag

The productive garden at Lord Rothschild's private house, Eythrope in Buckinghamshire, is legendary in the garden world for the excellence of the gardening and as a haven for traditional techniques that might otherwise be lost. Under the leadership of...

This stunning series of pocketbooks from Kew offers a snapshot into the diverse and beautiful world of plants. Each book lavishly showcases choice examples from individual plant groups or collections, and this new title showcases Japanese plants, from...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781524760243Author Chantal Aida GordonFormat HardbackPage Count 176Imprint Clarkson PotterPublisher Random House USA Inc

Oh hey, guess what? New York Times bestseller Nick Seluk has a hilarious new non-fiction picture book all about the world's biggest ecosystem - the ocean! Have you ever thought about everything the ocean does for ...

When should you prune a blackberry bush? How much should you remove? What's the difference between pinching and heading back? And how can you be sure that you aren't harming your fragile blossoms? The Pruning Answer Book offers fresh insights to these...

Increasingly unpredictable weather patterns and pest infestations are challenging today's vegetable gardeners. But best-selling author Niki Jabbour has a solution: Growing Under Cover. In this in-depth guide, Jabbour shows how to use small solutions like...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780802140111Author Michael PollanFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly PressPublisher Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press

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

Discover how to create a weed-free, sustainable, abundant garden with the no-till gardening method! The no-dig or no-till gardening method is an easy and climate-smart technique that is gaining in popularity and revolutionizing the gardening world. This...

Squashes and pumpkins come in many shapes and sizes, and they are particularly tasty when home-grown and eaten soon after harvesting. In this book, the main types are described and illustrated, from marrows and pattypan squashes to butternut squashes and...

An illustrated guide to the houseplants you need for clean and fresh air when you're stuck at homeHow clean is the air you breathe? Plants are the lungs of the earth: they produce the oxygen that makes life possible, add precious moisture and filter...

Transform your home with more than 25 innovative and inspiring ideas using succulents and terrariums to create beautiful and stylish indoor gardens. Small-space gardening expert Isabelle Palmer shows you how to use succulents and other plants to...

Over 200,000 copies sold-fully updated! Dye your own wool, raise chickens, make your own cheddar cheese, build a log cabin, and much much more.Anyone who wants to learn basic living skills-the kind employed by our forefathers-and adapt them for a better...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781681925561Author Margaret Rose Realy Obl OsbFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Our Sunday VisitorPublisher Our Sunday VisitorWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781878823250Author George F. Van PattenFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Van Patten Publishing,U.S.Publisher Van Patten Publishing,U.S.Weight(grams) 83g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780978866563Author Raleigh BriggsFormat PaperbackPage Count 126Imprint Microcosm PublishingPublisher Microcosm PublishingWeight(grams) 134g

Plan your landscape or garden with more than 100 native plants that benefit Northeastern birds, bees, and butterflies. The presence of birds, bees, and butterflies suggests a healthy, earth-friendly place. These most welcome guests also bring joy to...

Celery Crumble just won't say sorry, no matter how horrid she has been. Not even if she grows boils on her back and claws on her toes? Find out in this cautionary tale perfect for naughty children everywhere!A funny and cautionary tale about saying...

'He was the best informed, liveliest and most innovative gardening writer of our times' GUARDIAN'Infuriating, irascible ... a brilliant gardener and a brilliant writer' Monty Don, ObserverChristo Lloyd was recognised as one of the foremost gardeners and...

This is a simple and systematic guide to growing a selection of the tastiest fruit and vegetables. The aim of this book is to start you off with some easy-to-grow produce such as carrots, onions, radishes, tomatoes and strawberries. Once you have the...

"Full of practical insights, ideas, and inspiration to help you grow the flower-packed garden of your dreams."-Greg Loades, author of The Modern Cottage Garden The colors, shapes, and scents of flowers are as ravishing to the senses as to the soul. But...

Bonsai, the art of growing a tree in miniature, has fascinated and captured the imaginations of people worldwide for hundreds of years. This book will show you how to establish a collection, from first tree acquisitions to quickly creating your own...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781982195304Author Camille T DungyFormat HardbackPage Count 336Imprint Simon & SchusterPublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 476gDimensions(mm) 234mm *...

Mel Bartholomew's top-selling Square Foot Gardening books have made his revolutionary garden system available to millions of people. In Square Foot Gardening with Kids, Mel reveals his tips, tricks, and fun projects in one of his most cherished pursuits:...