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GARDENING TREASURE TROVE: Both a seasoned gardener and trained artist, Forkner and her expertise gives the book wide appeal. Gardeners of all levels will find both Forkner¿s insights on plants and the book¿s wealth of color knowledge invaluable in planning and planting beautiful gardens.POWERHOUSE INTRODUCTION: Introduction by beloved garden writer Erin Benzakein of Floret Flower Farms, who has offered to help promote the book to her large and passionate fan base of flower lovers.DESIGN APPEAL: Will appeal to gardeners, floral designers, artists, and designers working across a variety of creative disciplines, along with anyone wishing to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.

Orchards offer an abundance of fruit in a wildlife haven full of diversity. A well-managed orchard works with nature to provide maximum harvest for minimal effort. This practical handbook will help you plan, plant and manage your orchard, whatever your garden size or budget.

Conceived of as a 'pharmacopoeia' - an ever-evolving circle of stones, plants and flotsam sculptures all built and grown in spite of the bracing winds and arid shingle - it remains today a site of fascination and wonder. Pharmacopoeia brings together the best of Derek Jarman's writing on nature, gardening and Prospect Cottage.

Restore yourself and the planet through truly sustainable gardening.

A guide to the stunning collection of Orchid Award Portraits from the Lindley Collections at the Royal Horticultural Society.

Bonsai, the art of growing a tree in miniature, has fascinated and captured the imaginations of people worldwide for hundreds of years. This book will show you how to establish a collection, from first tree acquisitions to quickly creating your own bonsai from ordinary garden material. Step-by-step demonstrations, real examples and helpful advice then ensure you can develop and refine your trees in line with your aspirations. Key coverage includes: both indoor and outdoor bonsai; the best equipment and materials to use; the established bonsai styles and the different approaches required for various tree species; detailed advice on how to keep your tree strong and healthy; guidance on watering, positioning, feeding, pests and problems and an analysis of roots and the process of repotting. There are separate detailed chapters on trunks, branches and twigs with guidance on design considerations; practical styling techniques; bonsai aesthetics, including sources of inspiration, tree styling and pot choice, and finally, detailed case studies, spanning many years, documenting the development of a range of trees.

The beautiful, and sustainable, perennial planting of Beth Chatto's garden, chosen to suit its varied conditions

A photographic celebration of British wildlife and the country way of life.

Provides solutions to common landscaping problems, along with tips on landscaping in any environment and step-by-step instructions for planting and pruning.

Thanks to their work ethic, business savvy, and creativity, the tireless Shaker Sisters turned a seemingly modest trade into the economic engine that sustained their communal way of life.

A beautiful and illuminating guide to the use and cultural history of edible flowers, featuring gorgeous original photography, simple recipes and preparation methods, and thoughtful essays on eating flowers by leading voicesThis stunning guide to edible flowers--conceived by Monica Nelson, the founding creative and photo director of the influential journal Wilder Quarterly, and Adrianna Glaviano, a noted food and lifestyle photographer--is packed with information and features lush original photography. Organizing more than 100 flowers alphabetically by their common name, the book offers in each entry handy reference notes including the flower’s Latin name, its general flavor profile, its origins, and which parts of the plant are edible, all accompanied by a vibrant photographic portrait. Punctuated by simple recipes and short, essayistic moments written by a diverse roster of celebrated chefs, artists, and writers recalling the use of edible flowers in their creative and gastronomic histories, Edible Flowers is both a practical primer and a delightful read.

Grow a variety of salad greens all year round in your garden, on your balcony or on a windowsill.

Lavishly illustrated throughout, Grow Your Own Fruit and Veg offers inspiration, in-depth knowledge and practical advice, whether you are looking to be self-sufficient or just to grow a few items on your patio or window box. Originally published as The Kitchen Gardener: Grow Your Own Fruit and Veg