Gardening

"I'm not dead yet," writes Clare Hastings to her daughter, Calypso, who will one day inherit Clare's beloved cottage garden in the Berkshire Downs. "In fact I woke up this morning feeling quite chipper. I glanced out of the window . . . and thought about...

When the inspiration hits to start an organic garden, many novices could benefit from a guidebook that speaks directly to their enthusiasm, their goals, and, of course, their need for solid information that speaks a newbie's language-from the most...

This title is a practical guide to designing and planting your garden, with 15 plans and over 200 inspirational pictures. It helps how to successfully plan a garden, from a large family space to patios, balconies and even roof gardens. It contains...

This book tells the remarkable stories of bonsai and penjing trees in the collection of the National Arboretum in Washington D.C.It details their valuable role in international diplomacy and as instruments of American presidential influence. It also...

This title contains everything you need to know about planning, designing, planting and embellishing a small garden - and how to put your ideas into action. It features lawns, walls, fences, paths, patios, ponds, rock gardens, roof gardens and containers...

A collaboration between a master nature photographer and a botanist that celebrates the astonishing varieties of leaves. Leaves are everywhere, appearing in an abundant variety of shapes, colours and textures. They are the unappreciated gifts of...

Vegetables from your own farm to your own table We all love good food, and the fresher it is, the better! And what could be fresher than farm-to-table terms than vegetables you've grown at home? The new edition of Vegetable Gardening For Dummies puts you...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781909248588Author Sarah Conrad GothieFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Prospect BooksPublisher Prospect Books

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780345340948Author Jerry BakerFormat PaperbackPage Count 95Imprint Ballantine Books Inc.Publisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 293g

In Green, Jason Chongue of The Plant Society simplifies how to curate and look after plants in small urban spaces. Green is a practical and personal guide to creating urban gardens and styling with plants, with tips for a range of environments and...

It's official, plants are cool. They conjure up exotic places, bring nature indoors and make you feel better. Who wouldn't choose to share a space with them - but where do you start? The good news is there's a plant for every windowsill or shelf, for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781840388343Author Andy ClevelyFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Hermes HousePublisher Anness Publishing

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780857238658Author Andrew MikolajskiFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Hermes HousePublisher Anness PublishingWeight(grams) 1089gDimensions(mm) 280mm *...

A practical and beautiful guide to companion planting for organic gardening successCompanion planting techniques have been used for centuries to facilitate better, more nutritious, and more abundant crops. With Companion Planting, you'll have all the...

"Makes the science of plant processes accessible to home gardeners." -The American Gardener Why do container plants wilt even when they've been regularly watered? Why did the hydrangea that thrived last year never bloom this year? Plant physiology-the...

A comprehensive guide to growing, harvesting and processing nuts, written by forest gardening expert Martin Crawford. Nut trees are perennials, requiring little maintenance or soil cultivation, so it is no surprise that nuts are such a popular forest...

Gardening with children is hands-on outdoor education at its finest. With abundant opportunities for experiential learning, the garden is, in many ways, an ideal classroom, and an increasing number of educational initiatives are recognising the many...

This book offers everything readers need to know to grow tasty organic fruit outdoors - whether in a garden, allotment or on their window ledge! It is suitable for beginners and includes a comprehensive directory. This latest title, from a growing and...

There is nothing quite like growing your own strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, cranberries and currants to provide a reliable crop of the finest taste and quality. In this informative kitchen garden handbook, all the most popular soft...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781737325093Author Joseph LofthouseFormat PaperbackPage Count 158Imprint Father of Peace MinistryPublisher Father of Peace MinistryWeight(grams)...

Follow your zany muse and get creative with your vegetable garden. Niki Jabbour brings you 73 novel and inspiring food garden designs that include a cocktail garden featuring all the ingredients for your favorite drinks, a spicy retreat comprising 24...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780993027802Author Bernard BrookFormat PaperbackPage Count 120Imprint Whytbank PublishingPublisher Whytbank PublishingWeight(grams) 181g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781648767173Author Marc ThomaFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 386gDimensions(mm) 232mm * 188mm *...

Loved the world over for their unique beauty and lower maintenance requirements, this gift-able edition of Succulents shows you how to choose and take care of the ever-popular succulent. Cactuses and other succulents are wildly popular in homes the world...

A culture of trust is usually claimed to have many public benefits--by lubricating markets, managing organizations, legitimating governments, and facilitating collective action. Any signs of its decline are, and should be, a matter of serious concern...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781440488917Author Dirk DowlingFormat PaperbackPage Count 36Imprint CreateSpacePublisher CreateSpaceWeight(grams) 127g

Loaded with complete plans and easy-to-follow construction tips, Garden DIY offers a creative mix of both practical and decorative projects for gardening enthusiasts. Brother and sister team Samantha and Daniel Johnson present 25 hands-on projects for...

This is an exciting introduction to the global seed-swapping and grassroots gardening movement, exploring how we can rewild the world around us with beautiful wildflowers. As seedbombing and seed swapping become even more popular, passionate seed...

Having an allotment, or at least growing some of your own fruit and vegetables, is currently very popular. This book features the non-growing side of allotment gardening; the more practical and functional elements of a typical plot. Clearly defined by...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781583945506Author Wolf D. StorlFormat PaperbackPage Count 416Imprint North Atlantic Books,U.S.Publisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.Weight(grams)...

In Complete Container Herb Gardening, herbal guru and certified horticulturist Sue Goetz walks you through the ins and outs of growing these fragrant and flavorful plant treasures in containers. Herbs are among the easiest edible plants to grow, and when...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780936878089Author Dorothy MacleanFormat PaperbackPage Count 126Imprint The Lorian AssociationPublisher The Lorian AssociationWeight(grams)...

A step-by-step guide that gives any gardener all the information needed to make garden furnishings that are both simple and beautiful. This book includes 50 complete plans for trellises, raised beds, planters, window boxes, and just about any imaginable...

The Landscape Garden: the quiet but startling national revolution that overthrew the parterres, avenues and canals of formal European-style gardens littering Britain in the eighteenth century. Thousands of landscape gardens were created for the wealthy,...

Hello Kew is a stunning scrapbook of words and pictures which celebrates Kew's souvenir guidebooks and recreates the experience of visiting Kew through the ages. This beautifully curated album of fascinating cuttings, charming pictures and intriguing...

For Paul West, a meaningful life is one built around food and community. In The Edible Garden Cookbook & Growing Guide, Paul shows you how easy it is to grow and cook some of your own food, no matter how much space you have. Paul shares practical...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780226455365Author James ArmitageFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint University of Chicago PressPublisher The University of Chicago PressWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781685391058Author Amy BareneFormat PaperbackPage Count 178Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 499gDimensions(mm) 232mm * 186mm *...

"Big ideas for your small garden." -Garden Design When it comes to gardens, bigger isn't always better, and The Less Is More Garden shows you how to take advantage of every square foot of space. Designer Susan Morrison offers savvy tips to match your...

An exploration of how the rose-the most ravishingly beautiful and symbolic of flowers-has inspired fashion over hundreds of years The Rose in Fashion: Ravishing is a fascinating exploration of how the rose has inspired the way we look, dress, feel, and...