The RHS Birdwatcher's Notebook is a practical companion for every birdwatcher. As well as plenty of space for recording what you saw & when it

Includes:: useful reference information on how to identify unknown birds & tips on how to make the most of birdwatching trips at home or away. Also included is an undated Year Planner for planning bird-watching trips & outings to make the most of seasonal migrations.

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Birthdays & anniversaries are never easy to remember; unless they are stored in one place they may need to be copied from diary to diary every year. This notebook is a place to keep all your birthdays & other dates together so that you will never have to suffer the embarrassment of forgetting an important date again. The RHS Birthday Book showcases the work of Lilian Snelling MBE (1879-1972) in particular her mature style which formed the outstanding model for the British botanical artists of the latter half of the 20th Century. ...

For one hundred years RHS Chelsea Flower Show has been the annual event in the world of horticulture. This is the essential centenary souvenir & an enduring look at what makes Chelsea special. Royal Horticultural Society insider Brent Elliott explains how the show has grown & changed how it is has formed part of the social calendar & how the nation's taste in garden design & planting has been reflected & shaped by Chelsea over the years. Short pieces from some of our greatest nurserymen nurserywomen & garden designers describe what Chelsea means to them along with pieces from those who present the show to the public & those behind the scenes who pull it all together. A wealth of illustration draws from the extensive RHS archive &

Includes:: photographs in colour & black & white plans & posters many published here for the first time. Whether you come for the nurseries or the show gardens to buy gardening gloves or foxgloves or whether you simply prefer to beat the crowds & read all about it this magnificent book conjures up the full Chelsea experience.

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A one-stop guide to creating & caring for your garden RHS Complete Gardeners Manual" covers every aspect of gardening from choosing the right tools for the job & improving soil to planning a productive kitchen garden. It combines practical advice with design inspiration & step-by-step techniques with beautiful photography to help you get the best out of your garden. You can take a step towards self-sufficiency with a major section on growing your own fruit & vegetables or browse through the eye-catching catalogue of plants to see what you should be planting for every season & site. Plus dedicated chapters focus on key gardening topics such as pruning propagation & problem-solving. "RHS Complete Gardeners Manual" is a great reference guide & a one-stop manual for both new & experienced gardeners alike." ...

Published in association with the world-famous Royal Horticultural Society RHS Container Gardening offers advice on creating impressive partnerships of pots & plants for every style of container & every size of garden. With more than 525 species & varieties of container plants youll discover clever ways to transform your gardens design using everything from self-watering pots to hanging baskets. Learn the smartest ways to display & keep plants & which are the must have pots for edible ornamental & long-term schemes in tubs baskets & boxes. Beautifully illustrated with inspirational photography & clear step-by-step drawings youll save money time & avoid the pitfalls all year round. ...

This book lets you learn to plan build & plant your perfect garden with the experts at the RHS. From how to draw a layout to explaining the best places to use lighting effects discover how to create the garden youve always wanted with the RHS. Guiding you through the whole creative & gardening process learn to visualize your ideas choose a style develop plans plot build landscape select the right plants & apply the finishing touches to make your garden the ideal reflection of your tastes & creativity. A look at inspirational gardens will give you lots of ideas for things to create. Whether you want to plan a major project or focus on a particular area this is the complete guide: dont design without it. ...

Learn to plan build & plant your perfect garden with the experts at the RHS. From how to draw a layout to explaining the best places to use lighting effects discover how to create the garden you've always wanted with the RHS Encyclopedia of Garden Design". Guiding you through the whole creative & gardening process learn how to visualise your ideas choose a style develop plans plot build landscape select the right plants & apply the finishing touches to make your garden the ideal reflection of your tastes & creativity. Plus a look at inspirational gardens will give you lots of ideas for things to create. Whether you want to plan a major project or focus on a particular area "RHS Encyclopedia of Garden Design" is the complete guide: don't design without it. Now with a new jacket to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the " Chelsea Garden Show"." ...

This is fully revised & updated edition of the worlds finest & most authoritative source of gardening advice from the experts at the RHS. Marking 20 years since first publication the updated edition of the RHS Encyclopedia of Gardening" is the classic reference for keen gardeners. Packed with unrivalled gardening advice youll find guidance & step-by-steps on everything from pruning to propagation. Plus new topics reflect current trends including how to grow fruit & vegetables in containers & green roofs. Whatever your level of skill in the great outdoors expert tips & guidance from editor Christopher Brickell & a team of specialist contributors " The RHS Encyclopedia of Gardening" will help you create & keep your garden perfect all year round." ...

This step-by-step guide to essential Royal Horticultural Society gardening practice is a must-have reference showing modern methods to a new generation of gardeners. Compiled by leading RHS specialists in every area of gardening the book contains a vast amount of expert information clearly demonstrating the tried-&-tested techniques honed by the world's leading gardening authority. Using more than 1 600 artworks in more than 400 step-by-step sequences the book covers every aspect of gardening from pruning to sowing watering to feeding & propagating to planting. Covering all plants including trees flowers shrubs climbers lawns vegetables fruit & herbs it shows how to create water features & patios & add lighting. It also

Includes:: organic techniques recycling & how to treat pests & diseases. The wealth of practical information makes this book an essential purchase for both professional & amateur gardeners.

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This is a new edition of the definitive guide to growing & using herbs from the experts at the RHS. An illustrated A-Z of herbs packed with horticultural information & practical tips perfect for gardeners herbalists & cooks. Discover all about the beneficial properties of over 1 000 herbs from across the globe & learn about their uses in cookery cosmetics & herbalism. A quick identification guide covers the familiar as well as rarely-seen species so you'll always find what you're looking for. Plus a special warning symbol alerts you to potentially toxic or harmful herbs. Garden designs & planting schemes provide ideas for traditional herb gardens or smaller plots. ...