Anyone can produce beautiful botanical paintings with this the first guided watercolour book Printed on specialist watercolour art paper & containing step-by-step tutorials this book is the perfect introduction to producing exquisite illustrations 15 works by Rachel Pedder-Smith have been recreated by the artist in outline-only form ready for you to paint along with recommended colour palettes & artworks to copy Follow author Rachel's tips for layering colour or follow the outlines of single stems blooms or more intricate designs & create a gallery of floral images The paper is easily removed taped down & painted on directly meaning you can display your colourful creations If you're feeling more experimental this paper will also work beautifully with other media such as acrylic paint artists' pencils & fibre-tip pens ...

Bring the garden indoors for kids with this creepy crawlies sticker book packed with bugs & insects published in association with the RHS Find out what garden bugs such as caterpillars worms & woodlice do to help plants grow Discover a world of predators scavengers & plant-eaters right outside your back door Learn your ants from your aphids & find out what might be munching tiny holes in leaves Get to know the names of the different types of butterfly that live in your garden & see their beautiful markings up close Find out which insects fly with jewel-like wings & which scuttle along the ground on lots of legs Meet tough armour-clad beetles that do battle with each other amongst the leaves & grass Decorate your stuff with insect stickers that'll make everyone squirm & cover your school books or projects with giant stickers of colourful minibeasts Learn more about nature & some of its smallest wonders! ...

Gardening like mindfulness is a way of finding a sense of calm in an otherwise chaotic world a simpler existence even if it is only for a few minutes Both forge a connection to the world around us to nature & wildlife which can bring pleasure & peace In this beautifully illustrated guide to gardening for mindfulness horticulturalist & mindfulness practitioner Holly Farrell provides a blueprint for a more contemplative way to garden including projects meditations & inspiration Projects for the mindful gardener including growing something from seed planting a tree & creating a mandala put the theory of mindfulness into practice while plant lists & design ideas aim to enhance mindfulness in the garden through the senses Beautifully packaged & easy to follow this is the perfect book for keen gardeners devotees of mindfulness or simply those looking for calm in a busy & hectic world ...

Find out how to make your garden beautiful from January to December with this pocket-sized favourite about how to garden month by month from the experts at the RHS now fully up to date & revised Easy to follow this guide not only tells you what to do in the garden now but shows you how to do it Follow over 1300 seasonal tasks for every part of the garden with expert gardening tips including invaluable guidance for your vegetable garden & advice on how to prune while planting guides & star plants from January to December help you make sure your garden blooms all year round Whether you are a green-fingered guru or are just starting out enjoy 12 months of successful gardening with RHS Gardening month by month ...

RHS Genealogy for Gardeners is part of the bestselling series that

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Enter a world of tents tea & terrifically good jam with RHS Great British Village Show Written by Thane Prince & Matthew Biggs & with a foreword by Alan Titchmarsh this is the ultimate illustrated guide to a unique British tradition Every year hundreds of country shows & village fairs take place across the UK Celebrate this tradition & step behind the scenes of the British country show with insider facts & beautiful photographs that show you every aspect of preparing presenting & prize-winning on the big day Discover how judges reach their nail-biting decisions by using official RHS guidelines for over 100 fruit vegetable & flower categories Learn the secrets behind growing perfect produce preparing show-quality preserves & bakes with tips from the experts RHS Great British Village Show tells you exactly what the judges are looking for
- & what to avoid Packed with staging tips expert guides photo diaries & prize-winning recipes RHS Great British Village Show is a unique insider's look behind the scenes of a wonderful British tradition
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The ultimate guide to the best fruits & vegetables with tips on how to grow them From runner beans to raspberries the experts at the RHS have selected the cream of each crop in the RHS Grow Fruit & Veg Guide It's packed with 100 full-colour illustrated profiles & quick reference recommendations to make choosing easy Plus get practical advice on key aspects of cultivation such as sowing & harvesting & troubleshooting pests & diseases With clear easy-to-follow advice on the basic principles of growing fruits & vegetables you can now plan your plot & choose the right seed or plant for your garden space RHS Grow Fruit & Veg now in paperback (previous ISBN 9781405361804) is full of essential cultivation advice for grow-your-own beginners & experienced gardeners ...

A beautifully designed guest book decorated with illustrations from the RHS Lindley Library With plenty of space to record names details well wishes & comments as well as a real cloth binding & ribbon marker it's great for use in guest houses & B& Bs as well as at weddings & other events ...

Whether you're a beginner gardener or looking for gardening tips to improve your existing gardening skills this is the complete guide on how to garden from the experts at the RHS now with a new-look jacket Want to know how to plant in containers or how to create a successful vegetable garden? Whatever your level of expertise you'll find everything you need to know in this easy-to-follow guide From bulbs to borders weeds to watering pick up gardening techniques practical basics & simple skills which will have your garden blooming Top tips to guide you every step of the way with clear easy-to-follow advice & photographs Find out the principles of good of gardening
- how plants work & how to give them what they need This is your one-stop guide to creating & enjoying a garden of your own
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Evening Standard The Best Gardening Books of 2016 Confused by the bewildering range of plants on offer at your local garden centre? How do you choose use & create beautiful planting schemes like the professionals? The book takes you on a structured journey through the design process from the initial assessment of your existing space through choosing a theme or style to putting it all together Learn what various plant groups can provide & how to problem-solve by selecting the right species Understand the role that form colour scent & texture play in the garden & how to use focal points & accent plants for added interest Tiny courtyard gardeners & suburban gardeners alike will learn how to mix plants in pleasing combinations that will provide interest through the seasons & last for years RHS How to Plant a Garden proves that a good planting scheme can transform your garden from the ordinary to the truly inspirational ...