This elegant boxset brings together all 26 books, in hardback, from the original Railway Series. A nostalgic offering to share between generations & a real collector's item that makes a delightful present for new babies who are sure to grow up to be firm Thomas fans. The perfect item for fans of the classic series, or first-time young readers looking to discover the world of Thomas The Tank. It all began with the author Reverand W. Awdry, writing a story to entertain his son when he had measles. Now millions of people across the world have grown up with the tales of Sodor Isl&, enchanted by the adventures of Thomas & his friends, Percy, Gordon, & Toby, & all the other engines that work on the Fat Controller’s railway. Have you met them all? Product Information:  •†ISBN:†9780008500160 •†Author: Rev. W Awdry •†Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers •†Format: Hardback •†Dimensions: 16.1 x 26.2cm ...

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Brilliant blooms of many shapes & sizes, glorious displays of massed bedding & aromatic scents all delight the senses. Pelargonium's, commonly called geraniums, are among the most versatile groups of plants. They have so much to offer, from the dramatic blooms of the regals to the delicate flowers of the miniatures. We show you how to achieve spectacular results in your garden, greenhouse or conservatory. ...

The beautiful blooms of fuschias enhance any house & garden with their extravagant colours & huge variety of forms. Not only for the greenhouse & conservatory, the hardy varieties planted outside extend the flowering season through autumn until the first winter frosts. ...

Fruit growing can present some of the greatest challenges to the gardener in the modern era. Despite the complexity behind some traditions & disciplines, it is nonetheless increasing in popularity, because the rewards are great & the crops are perennial. ...

Container gardening is one of the most popular areas of horticulture because it can be enjoyed by everyone, no matter what size the garden, balcony or window box! It is an exceptionally wide ranging subject & this superbly filmed DVD aims to demonstrate the endless possibilities available, giving advice on areas such as choice of container, watering & fertilising. Filmed at some of the most beautiful gardens in the UK, where pots & containers are extensively used, this DVD will provide invaluable to experienced & novice gardeners alike. ...

Roses are one of the nation's mos popular garden plants, but quite often have an undeserved reputation for being fussy & hard-to-care-for. This DVD aims to dispel that myth & show that with some good advice, hints & tips, growing roses is something that even a beginner can master. ...

Master of the art of propagation & enjoy this most satisfying of al the gardener's skills as you grow your own plants from seeds or cuttings. Clare Bradley (M Mort Kew) & Steven Bradley (M Hort)
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- demonstrate in detail how to grow from seed, take stem, leaf & root cuttings, & layer & divide plants successfully.

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Fundamental for vigorous & healthy plants, pruning is all too often a cause for confusion amongst gardeners. Steven Bradley (M Hort) & Clare Bradley (M Hort)
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- give sound, practical advice on the basic principles & practice of pruning. Learning how plants grow is the key to successful pruning & it's easy to understand with this practical video. Steven demonstrates pruning on ornamental shrubs, evergreens, clematis & wisteria, plus sections on hedges & how to tackle an old apple tree. There's also specialist advice on rose pruning filmed at the Royal National Rose Society's gardens at St Albans. Presented by Gordon Radley.

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