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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The ultimate plant guide updated to include current RHS Awards of Garden Merit so you know which plants are RHS recommended Whether you want to cultivate the classic English rose or grow a crop of climbing French beans choose plants with complete confidence with the RHS Good Plant Guide This book recommends over 3000 trees shrubs perennials bulbs bedding plants fruits & vegetables for every garden situation -all readily available from nurseries & garden centres- & with more than 1500 photos & illustrations it will ensure your garden flourishes all year round Whether you are a green fingered guru or just starting out enjoy good plants throughout the year with the RHS Good Plant Guide now in paperback (previous ISBN 9781405362986) ...

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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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 ...

Aided by this book the gardener can now answer the question What's in a name? & they & their garden will benefirt from understanding the wealth of information that has hitherto lain hidden within the myserious world of Latin names'
- Financial Times Online RHS Latin for Gardeners is an informative entertaining & beautifully illustrated unravelling of the mysteries of botanical Latin Over 3000 Latin names are listed alphabetically showing how plant names can reveal where a plant originally comes from (and thus its preferred growing conditions) along with such properties as its shape form colour taste & smell Each name is clearly defined & accompanied by a pronunciation guide & the pages are filled with attractive botanical illustrations Fascinating feature spreads retell the adventures of important plant hunters such as Sir Joseph Banks & Alexander von Humboldt & explain how their discoveries affect the way our gardens look today Individual plants are also profiled throughout showing how their names can illuminate their hidden histories Aided by this book every gardener & their garden will benefit from uncovering the wealth of information that lies within the remarkable world of Latin binomials A little Latin can do a lot of good
- apply the lore of Latin to your own garden! Contents
Includes: The A-Z Listings of Latin Plant Names Plant Profiles Plant Hunters Plant Themes And Much More!


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