Botanic Gardens of the World

Deborah Trentham

Selected as one of the Sunday Times best gardening books of 2023Discover the lavish beauty and fascinating history of the 40 most important and inspiring botanic gardens from across the globe.From the Renaissance gardens of Italy to the futuristic botanic gardens of...

The Sexual Life of Flowers

Simon Klein

'A fascinating treasure trove for plant lovers and gardeners alike.' - Frances TophillOften beautiful and sometimes strange, flowering plants have evolved to become masters of seduction.We are surrounded by extraordinary partnerships between plants and the birds, bees...

How Plants Can Save Your Life

Ross Cameron

Growing plants and (if we are lucky enough) creating gardens is deeply rewarding, but has also been proven to be vital for our health.Gardening helps improve our mood, relax us, take us away from our everyday problems, and promote positive emotions. It reduces anxiety...

RHS How to Grow Plants for Free

Simon Akeroyd

Increase your stock of plants easily and for free by propagating them yourself. RHS How to Grow Plants for Free demystifies the art of taking cuttings and explains the other ways you can multiply your garden plants. Propagating your own plants is fun, inexpensive, and a...

RHS The Little Book of Cut-Flower Gardening

Holly Farrell

Flowers brighten our homes, our lives and, when they are homegrown, they also brighten our gardens - not just for us, but also for the buzzing wildlife that loves their nectar. Growing your own flowers gives the huge satisfaction of harvesting something from a plant you...

Garden Style

Heidi Howcroft , Marianne Majerus

***'A beautifully curated sourcebook of garden styles, with stunning images of gardens around the world from an internationally acclaimed photographer ... Whether purchased as an indulgent coffee-table book or an inspirational sourcebook, Garden Style could be equally...

RHS You Will Be Able to Garden By the End of This Book

Simon Akeroyd

The title might sound like a bold statement, but you really will be able to garden by the end of this book. Whether you are a budding botanist or just aspire to have greener fingers, this book will hold your 'horticultural hand' and guide you gently through the...

My Tiny Window Garden

Felicity Hart

You don't need a huge space to have a beautiful garden! This book is the perfect beginner's guide to micro-gardening, featuring tips on how to start, what to choose and how to grow over 20 types of indoor and outdoor plants.Have you ever been curious about gardening,...

House of Flowers

Ashlee Jane

Bring the joy of flowers into your home with 30 stunning projects for every season.From spring planters to summer floral crowns and autumn vase arrangements to winter wreaths; life is better with flowers all year round.With clear, step-by-step instructions, expert...

The Boathouse by Stepping Stone Bay

Helen Rolfe

'Comforting and uplifting, this book is a joy to read' - MY WEEKLY, on The Farmhouse of Second ChancesSun, sand and secrets at the bay!As a kid, Nina O'Brien spent all her summers at her grandparents' cabin by the beach at Stepping Stone Bay. Long, sunny days full of...

The Story of Flowers

Noel Kingsbury

Throughout history flowers have been an integral part of human survival and culture – as food, for medicine, to express feelings, as symbols, to commemorate and celebrate, and to decorate. Their shapes, colours, scents and textures have always attracted us, as they do...

The Gardener's Almanac

Alan Titchmarsh

RHS 50 Ways to Start a Garden

Simon Akeroyd

***'So you know you want to start gardening but you have no idea where to begin? ... Simon Akeroyd gives step-by-step guidance on everything from creating a cactus collection to growing fruit in hanging baskets. The book turns what is often a daunting task into...

The Container Gardener

Frances Tophill

Whether you love growing, love creating, or just want to liven up your outdoor space, a container garden is just the answer. So many of us nowadays are crammed into our homes and a garden is a luxury that few can afford. But there is always room for a bit of greenery;...

Wild Edens

Chris Gardner , Toby Musgrave

The Times Best Gardening Books of 2022 Ornamental plants are the cornerstone of our gardens and we are spoiled for choice with literally tens of thousands of hardy beauties from which to select. But we take them absolutely for granted, not for a moment realising that...

The Gardener's Yearbook

Martyn Cox

'An experienced horticulturist's monthly guide to gardening, with wise, clear and helpful advice on tackling the essential tasks and dealing with problems.' Gardens IllustratedOne of the keys to happy gardening is knowing what to do and when for the best results. In...

How to Grow a Garden

Ellen Mary

Learn to transform your outdoor space into a flourishing, vibrant garden with this fail-safe guide.Gardening expert Ellen Mary takes you through every step of gardening, from the basics of understanding your space and decoding plant labels, to common pests and how to...

RHS The Little Book of Cacti & Succulents

Mitchell Beazley

With fans far and wide, cacti and succulents come in myriad shapes and sizes too. These firm favourites of Instagram influencers are perfect for adding greenery indoors, and can add structure and detail to outdoor spaces as well. Smaller plants are companions for...

The Seasonal Baker

Michelle Evans-Fecci

Seasonal bakes and tips on growing your own produce by former The Great British Bake Off contestant, Michelle Evans-FecciFormer Bake Off contestant Michelle was known on the show for her flavoursome, colourful bakes and for championing seasonal, locally sourced and...

The Modern Gardener

Frances Tophill

'Frances Tophill is not only a qualified horticulturalist but is fast becoming the fresh new face of television gardening.' Daily MailWe no longer just want to garden, we want to engage with the land; the plants in it, the animals, insects and even the fungi. The Modern...