Plans for Small Gardens
You see a wonderful garden on TV, at the Chelsea flower show, or at your neighbours’ house, but how do … Continued
You see a wonderful garden on TV, at the Chelsea flower show, or at your neighbours’ house, but how do … Continued
Whether you fantasise about having a whole orchard, just a cherry tree in a pot, or even the perfect apple pie, this beautifully illustrated book bridges the gap between the special place orchards hold in our hearts and the practicalities of growing and cooking orchard fruit.
Some say that the twilight hours are the best time to enjoy a garden; a time when the spirit of
The 5th in the series, my cool allotment covers gorgeous allotments and community gardens. From the historic Edgbaston Guinea Gardens in Birmingham, the hortillonages or floating gardens in Amiens to rooftop gardens in New York City, the book is an inspiration for anybody who already has a vegetable patch, kitchen garden or allotment.
It’s free, it’s fun and it’s very tasty! Harvesting your own produce from the hedgerows, meadows and woods rather than
This beautifully illustrated urban nature guide, featuring the best of Lost in London magazine, shows us how to slow down and reconnect with the greener side of the capital.
‘Surprises, entertains and enchants … the modern successor to Gilbert White and Henry David Thoreau.’ Indra Sinha, author of Animal’s People, short-listed for the 2007 Man Booker prize
This fascinating book takes a peek at the gardens of some of the world’s most influential designers, investigating how they differ from their commissioned work, the design process, and how they reflect their owner’s design philosophy.
Following in the curmudgeonly footsteps of The Grumpy Driver’s and Golfer’s Handbooks, this is a compilation of all things frustrating about maintaining the average domestic garden.
‘Show Me How’ is the ultimate How To compendium brimming with hundreds of eclectic, electric, unexpected and surprisingly handy things you really should know how to do.
Ian August was about to retire from his post as Estates Clerk of the Works when the Duchess of Northumberland approached him. She wanted to create a unique and innovative garden for the north-east, a place to be enjoyed by anyone. A long journey later, with many battles and millions invested, Ian and the Duchess have achieved their dream.
‘Garden Wisdom’ is an inspiring mix of practical advice, traditional garden lore, and eco-friendly ideas compiled to help you make the most of your garden.
Destined to become the plant photographers bible, this book encourages the reader to ‘see’ the art and design of the plant and to take photographs that are both accurate visual records and works of creativity.