Monty Don made a triumphant return to our screens as presenter of Gardeners' World. A firm favourite with viewers Monty's infectious enthusiasm for plants attention to the finer details of gardening technique & easy charm have seen the ratings soar. Here Monty invites us into the garden at Longmeadow to show us how he created this beautiful garden & how we can do the same in our own. Following the cycle of the seasons Gardening at Longmeadow" will introduce readers to the garden from the earliest snowdrops of January through the first splashes of colour in the Spring Garden the electric summer displays of the Jewel Garden the autumn harvest in the orchard & on to a Christmas feast sourced from the vegetable gardens. Describing the magic of each area at different times of the year Monty will explain the basics of what to do when & how to get the most from each plant. He'll talk through the essential techniques & more complex processes accompanied by easy-to-follow step-by-step photography. Longmeadow is a gardeners' garden but this will be a book for gardening enthusiasts of all skill levels who have been inspired by what they've seen & who would like to achieve something similar for themselves." ...

Gentle personable & practical Gardening for a Lifetime helps transform gardening from a daunting list of chores into a rewarding joy filled activity. Part touching memoir about scaling back in the garden part warm how-to guidebook this is an encouraging road map for accepting & embracing a new & simpler way of gardening as you grow older. With Elegant black & white illustrations it shows you how to turn garden chores into pleasures. ...

Advice for beating Mother Nature at her own game! There is much more to gardening than what you've learned in school. With Gardening for Geeks you'll examine your ecosystem & discover how you can create the right environment for your plants. From analyzing meteorological patterns in order to plan productive beds to experimenting with the carbon & nitrogen levels in your soil this book will teach you all about the developments & chemical reactions that occur at each phase of growth & how you can alter your planting techniques to construct the most thriving productive garden possible. Each chapter also utilizes a wide range of inexpensive tests gadgets & methods that you can use to help evaluate monitor & enhance your plot. Complete with troubleshooting solutions & useful charts & graphs Gardening for Geeks has everything you need to establish a beautiful & sustainable vegetable patch--one microclimate at a time! ...

This is the perfect book for you if you are one of the many people who feel that gardening could be your ultimate pleasure if only you knew just that little bit more about it. The Daily Telegraph's much-loved columnist Helen Yemm manages to strike a happy balance between giving you enough information to get you going & not so much that it scares you or puts you off entirely. She dispenses invaluable advice minus the mumbo jumbo with refreshing humour & a clear understanding that not everyone has the wherewithal in terms of time & finances to spend every possible moment in the garden. So if you find yourself padding about your plot in your nightclothes without really knowing what to do Gardening in Pyjamas will provide you with all the essential facts to nurture your growing passion. ...

Ten respected & practising gardeners & one of the worlds foremost evolutionary biologists write on their experiences of gardening on the edge
- at the edge of knowledge & at the edge of the l&. Since the plant introductions of the nineteenth century Cornwall has been at the forefront of the art & science of gardening
- its gardens & gardeners famous world-wide. Gardening on the Edge continues this tradition": it describes a host of plants introduced since the mid-twentieth century
- all particularly suited to western seaboard gardens & mild temperate climates."


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This brain-teasing puzzle book is the perfect way to relax after a hard days toil in the garden. With 200 intriguing puzzles ranging from Spot the Difference to plant & flower anagrams interspersed with beautiful historical engravings & fascinating facts & garden folklore its guaranteed to keep your mind as sharp as a thorn & germinate lots of ideas in your mental greenhouse! David Squire has spent a lifetime gardening & writing. He has written 80 books which have been published in over 18 countries. This is Davids first gardening puzzle book & the culmination of many years of research. ...

Whether you care for a rambling country garden or a modest town plot ' Gardening Secrets' offers a variety of seasonal hints & practical tips to help you make the most of your outside space. For those who are inspired by the year-round beauty of the Trust's gardens here is a chance to learn from the experts & benefit from their years of experience. There is advice on pruning planting & propagation for anyone who wants to maintain & get the best from their garden
- see spectacular results all year round by planting for winter interest or designing your summer flowerbeds. If you want to be greener in your own garden there is advice on everything from compost making & chemical-free weed control to building hedges for habitats & companion planting. Whether you have a large lawn to maintain a conservatory a garden by the sea an allotment for fruit & vegetables or a small urban plot for planting containers this little book contains sound accessible advice from the experts. The best gardening advice & secrets from the National Trust head gardeners.
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Plastic materials have transformed gardening with plastic gnomes plastic hose plastic cans plastic tubs plastic pots & now plastic protection in the form of low cost cloches frames mulches fleece nets windbreaks & polytunnels. In Gardening Under Plastic Bernard Salt gives information on the practical use of polytunnels & other hardware methods of cultivation for flowers fruit vegetables & other crops & potential problems from pests & diseases that may strike under these particular circumstances. ...

Children find gardening fun & fascinating
- its wonderful to witness the pride & amazement they feel when they produce their own
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Gardening with Shape Line & Texture" bridges the gap between garden design books & plant reference encyclopedias. Leading landscaper Linden Hawthorne looks at plants from a designers perspective (where color is often a secondary consideration) & emphasizes the important roles of plant shape. Part One reviews fine art principles & shows how they can be successfully applied to plant compositions by grouping plants into three heights: ground to knee knee to navel & navel to crown. She identifies different plant shapes
- buns mounds tiers fountains uprights
- & shows how the use of them contributes to the success of the finished design. Part Two is a plant sourcebook with plants listed alphabetically within their key plant shape categories. This innovative plant reference delivers plant information in a form that neatly dovetails with the garden design process & will inspire gardeners to look beyond color & begin to appreciate the whole plant."

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