Specialised gardening methods Books

This guide to growing your own houseplants and decorating your living space touches on popular plants and the simplest and most effective ways to nurture them. Author Parker T. Barnes writes effusively about how the sight of houseplants fills him with...

We’ve all been there: your beloved plant is looking a little too droopy, but are you supposed to water it or have you overwatered it Or maybe you meant to take care of it, but life got away from you and suddenly it’s been a week without any plant...

SowHow is an innovative grow guide for every modern gardener. With its fresh, bright design and clear-cut know-how, the sleek reissue of this little book provides expert advice and encouragement to get growing whether you’re looking to fill a garden,...

Elevate your own green space and become a more confident and creative gardener with lessons from experienced National Trust gardeners in this comprehensive horticultural guide. ‘An accessible, informative guide for beginners, but full of ideas and tips...

Turn to the Sun guides you down a nourishing path of uplifting affirmations, soul-refreshing meditations, and lush botanical photography that helps you heal in the company of nature. Approach your days with less anxiety, renewed vigor, and a deeper...

Plant Ladies are the new (cooler) cat ladies. Less disappointing than a boyfriend, less demanding than a cat, plants are the perfect partners for anyone who is trying to balance work, money, commitments and a desire to live surrounded by beauty. Plants...

How to grow your own food in the smallest spaces - in pots on balconies, courtyards and windowsills Increasingly people are keen to grow some of their own food, giving them fresh, delicious and healthy ingredients right on their doorstep. Homegrown food...

Get to grips with pruning in your garden with this handy little guidebook from an experienced National Trust head gardener. Get to grips with pruning in your garden with this handy little guidebook from an experienced National Trust head gardener...

The top 50 indoor houseplants for brightening your interiors - what's best and how to keep them alive. Bring the outdoors in and breathe new life to your home with plants! House plants are well and truly back on trend - they instantly lift an area, make...

The most comprehensive illustrated book on pests and diseases - and beneficial insects - for Australian gardeners.   this is the book that Australian gardeners have been waiting for! Packed with more than 750 stunning and detailed photographs, and...

Hydroponics is gardening without soil. It can be done indoors, without natural light and all year round. Fruit, vegetables and flowers are all grown hydroponically these days and an industry has grown up providing equipment to those wishing to grow...

Why buy your garden, when you can grow it at no cost? Why limit your creativity to your nursery's range, when there's much more to choose from all around you? Written for Australian and New Zealand gardeners, this work tells you, in a...

Have you ever wondered how to grow your own rainforest trees? Is there a beautiful tree that you have always wanted to collect and propagate the seed from? Are you in the business of ecological restoration, rainforest propagation or environmental...

Everyday Permaculture is the only guide to sustainable living for renters and those in apartments or with limited space. This book gives practical and simple ways for people to incorporate permaculture and other eco-friendly habits into their lifestyle,...

Grow Food Anywhere is the must-have guide for anyone who has ever had a desire to grow their own food. Authors Mat and Dillon, of the Little Veggie Patch Co. provide a comprehensive and authoritative guide to gardening in any space, all in their own...

For the plant-obsessed woman of any age, this humorous, illustrated little book celebrates the devotion and quirky habits plants inspire.You know you’re a crazy plant lady when watering is a hobby, you can’t resist a cute pot, and just looking at...

Welcome to Nathalie Lété’s enchanted world.So familiar, yet so...strange. Just like a dream, where flowers bloom at night, berries appear to be in bursting ripeness, and birds, so singular, so unexpected, gather in front of your eyes. Piece by piece,...

Nothing gives the homey, lived-in feel of a sunny kitchen quite like planters of fresh herbs hanging in the window . . . or makes a statement like a fish-bone cactus suspended from a repurposed birdcage stand. From the classic to the unique, a houseplant...

While the love of plants is evergreen, houseplants have experienced a resurgence in popularity in recent years. In this guide to indoor planted flower projects from greenery guru Baylor Chapman, plant lovers can take their obsession to new and...

Succulents are among the easiest plants to care for. Requiring minimal water, a healthy dose of sunshine, and little else, these pint-size classics are popular for good reason. In this little handbook, adapted from Baylor Chapman’s The Plant Recipe Book,...

“This book will help you keep your plants healthy.”—Minneapolis Star Tribune, 7 Books to Shake Up Your Home DecorHouseplants are more popular than ever before—especially with millennials, who are setting up their homes for the first time and discovering...

Create 12 Stunning Images of Plants and Flowers One Sticker at a Time!Peel the sticker, place the sticker, and watch your painting come to life. Like every great artist, find inspiration in nature. A blossoming activity for crafters and plant lovers...

A treasure trove of Bunny Mellon’s garden design philosophy and advice from her personal archive.Garden Secrets of Bunny Mellon is for anyone who has enjoyed time spent in a garden, from aspiring garden makers to those who manage large estates. This...

Everything you need to know about garden pests and how to beat them, once and for all. With handy seasonal chapters, this little book is packed full of tips and tricks to outwit all sorts of garden pests and nuisances, all year round.Few hobbies provide...

‘Every vegetable needs different skills and Rob guides you through a great spectrum of possibilities. His advice is super comprehensive, and of particular use to beginners.’ – Charles Dowding ‘What a great book for those new to growing their own...

By gardening sustainably, you can make a considerable difference to local wildlife. Discover how to chose species and varieties that suit your growing conditions, no matter the size of your space. Planting Wildflowers is aimed at the keen amateur...

Into the Weeds empowers budding and experienced gardeners alike to embrace a gentler, less rigid and more sustainable approach to tending the land.Tama Matsuoka Wong, master forager and gardener, invites you break free from meticulously ordered beds...

From AD100 landscape architect Edmund Hollander, a collection of spectacular projects celebrating the way we live outdoors, from pastoral retreats to seaside escapes to rooftop refuges. In this book, Hollander explores the idea of home as the natural...

Small-space gardening expert Isabelle Palmer shows you how to use succulents and other plants to create trendy terrariums and gorgeous indoor garden designs and how to grow under glass. She offers helpful advice and techniques as well as handy tips for...

For those who want to take care of houseplants but can hardly take care of themselves, The Green Dumb Guide to Houseplants is the perfect handbook for even the most greenery-inept individual.We all love the idea of houseplants, and maybe you've stood by...

Join Michael McCoy in Dream Gardens, exploring twelve stunning Australian gardens featured in the hit ABC TV series.In this beautifully photographed book, TV host and garden designer, Michael McCoy, shows us the challenges and rewards in creating...

The colourful, peculiar history of the houseplant – from ancient Rome to Victorian England to Instagram – a botanical adventure full of histrionic highs, devastating lows, and sensational turning points along the way.From the hanging gardens of Babylon...

Starting by tackling the principles of floristry from seed to bloom, Milli takes you through the seasons and explores the top plants to grow and how to style them. Each chapter spotlights the growing highlights of the season with top tips on how to sow,...

No matter how small your space, green-fingered Sam Corfield (aka The Hairy Horticulturist) shows you how simple it is to grow your own edible garden.Covering over 50 roots, shoots, flowers, leaves and fruits, he’ll guide you through his foolproof...

Parks are essential to our well-being; this has never been clearer than it is today, and a recent surge of park development offers us much to celebrate. Parks of the 21st Century presents 52 parks in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Europe, and China...

Natural Harry is a recipe book full of creative, simple and life-affirming plant-based recipes coupled with tips on shopping, planting and self-care.With a focus on nutrition and quality ingredients, Natural Harry offers up more than 70...

Dubbed the "LeBron James of plant styling..." by "Good Morning America", Hilton Carter now shows how you can make, style, decorate and care for your own stunning plant-inspired interior with his 25 step-by-step DIY projects and plant hacks.In plant and...

Approaching organic gardening can sometimes feel overwhelming. It can be hard enough to keep on top of the weeding without having to worry about using less plastic, avoiding pesticides and using too much water.Grow Green is a practical guide and tackles...

Is your monstera getting monstrous? Snake plant looking sickly? Fiddle-leaf fading? Devil's ivy dropping leaves? Dr. Houseplant is your key to a thriving indoor home garden.Build your confidence and plant collection with this guide and learn to give your...

Butterflies are brilliant pollinators and add vibrancy and colour to the garden. A summer's day wouldn't be the same without the gentle fluttering of delicate wings. They connect us with living and breathing nature and are an essential part of a dynamic...

“We work with Hilton because he’s both a plant stylist and an incredible plant-care wizard. Hilton doesn’t just teach you how to get your plants to thrive – he teaches you how to bond with them.” Apartment Therapy Bestselling author Hilton Carter brings...

Inspired by nature, these beautiful interiors show how you can bring the natural world into your home whether you live in the country or the city.Relaxed rustic interiors are about embracing the pared-back lifestyle of living in the country, taking...

"Hilton Carter's love for plants is infectious... His lush and exuberant displays are inspiring reminders that plants can be so much more than neat little containers on a window sill." Grace Bonney, Founder and Editor-in-Chief,...

Take your gardening to the next level…with flowers! After learning how to manage their houseplants and grow their own food, this highly stylized, fully illustrated, modern guidebook teaches reluctant green thumbs to brighten up their gardens with flowers...

By re-imagining how we plan and use our gardens, we can all do our bit to support local wildlife, improve our health and help tackle the climate crisis. Positive steps, no matter how small, can really make a difference.This is a practical, easy-to-use...

As a farmer with decades spent working in fields, Scott Chaskey has been shaped by daily attention to the earth. A leader in the international Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) movement, he has combined a longstanding commitment to food sovereignty...