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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The Gardening Pirates is the tale of cruel Captain Cranc & the bad ship Ych a Fi! The crew are fed up with eating ships biscuits but when they complain the bad-tempered captain hurls them at them. One day they land on a treasure island & start searching for treasure which turns out to be quite unusual because it consists of seeds & gardening equipment. The cabin girl Gwen smuggles them on board & the pirates help her to plant them in every nook & cranny on the ship whilst keeping their treasure a secret from Captain Cranc. Eventually there is a supply of fresh vegetables & Cookie is able to make cawl. When the captain finds out however he promptly bans their gardening activities but thanks to a very special plant which has grown in Gwens hat
- the captain is stopped in his tracks -
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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. ...

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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From Flora Roman goddess of plants to today's gardeners at Kew women have always gardened. Women gardeners have grown vegetables for their kitchens & herbs for their medicine cupboards. They have been footnotes in the horticultural annals for specimens collected abroad. They taught young women about gardening twenty-five years before women's horticultural schools officially existed. & their influence on the style of our gardens frequently unacknowledged survives to the present day. From these triumphs to the battles fought against male-dominated institutions from the horticultural pioneers to the bringers of change in society's attitudes this book is a celebration of the best of the species -- gardening women. ...

With over a million visitors a year Kew is one of the worlds best-loved gardens. As well as having a fascinating history & holding an unchallenged position as the worlds leading botanical research institute it is a paradise for plant lovers offering a wealth of ideas & inspiration for every gardener. Allen Paterson charts the evolution of Kew from private pleasure ground to public park to international institution. This story

Includes:: a cast of royalty scientists landscape designers & artists at first being influenced by later leading the development of plant collections elsewhere in Britain & around the world. This book will be beautifully illustrated with photographs of the garden today & archive illustrations from the Kew collection. It is published to tie in with the 250th Anniversary of Kew & is published by Frances Lincoln in association with the Royal Botanical Gardens Kew.

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An intriguing & richly illustrated analysis of the symbolic imagery found in gardens throughout history this work features dedicated mailing to targeted art & gardening related media & organisations. This superbly illustrated volume presents readers with an intelligent & engaging analysis of the constituent elements of gardens
- both real & imagined
- that uncovers their often-hidden symbolic meanings. It uses over 380 paintings to provide a continuous visual record of the myriad & ephemeral form of the garden with salient details being drawn to the readers attention for closer examination. The first half of Gardens in Art" examines the main types of garden throughout history from the humble medieval enclosure for devotions through the magnificent gardens celebrating the power of popes & kings to the great public parks of the 19th century. The second half focuses on the decorative elements
- including topiaries statues grottoes & labyrinths
- & discusses how they provide clues to their importance in particular cultures."



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Cornish gardens have it all: dramatic natural settings in coast or combe a wet & mild climate yielding exotic & extravagant plant growth an indefinable quality of foreignness. Antony has a magnificent early eighteenth-century house in an equally fine natural setting Glendurgan is the repository of a plant-collecting dynasty who have lived there since the 1820s while the beautifully restored Heligan retains all the charm of its Victorian heyday. Caerhays boasts an unrivalled collection of camellias rhododendrons & magnolias. Contemporary gardens like the vertiginous jungle encasing Lamorran House Barbara Hepworths sculpture garden & the ambitious landscape taking shape at Tremenheere not to mention the world-famous Eden Project are proof positive that Cornish gardens continue to be both generic & unique. Above all as backdrop to these spectacular places there is the sea. ...