In the seventeenth century, even the most elaborate and fashionable gardens had areas set aside for growing herbs, fruit, vegetables and flowers for domestic use, while those of more modest establishments were vital to the survival of the household....
Learn about the incredible range of useful shrubs for many different situations, large and small. World renown expert, Martin Crawford, includes common fruit bushes like currants and gooseberries, and many other less-known shrubs with edible fruits,...
ISBN: HB: 9780226177229,
University of Chicago Press,
November 2019
216 pp.,
22.8x15.2 cm, 61 colour plates, 27 halftones
There's a reason we pay top dollar for champagne and that bottles of wine from prestige vineyards cost as much as a car: a place's distinct geographical attributes, known as terroir to wine buffs, determine the unique profile of a wine – and some rar...
What would a greengrocer say if you were to ask for half a dozen Grenadiers and a couple of Catsheads? In the course of the past century we have lost much of our rich heritage of orchard fruits, but with taste once again triumphing over shelf-life an...
Oxford Botanic Garden has occupied its central Oxford site next to the river Cherwell continuously since its foundation in 1621 and is the UK's oldest botanic garden. The birthplace of botanical science in the UK, it has been a leading centre for res...
ISBN: HB: 9781454932901,
GMC Group,
Sterling,
July 2019
176 pp.,
19.3x14.5 cm, colour illus.
A fun, accessible, illustrated guide to easily growing and caring for the top 50 houseplants, from succulents to indoor bloomers, giving readers the confidence needed to start and nurture their own collection. It includes tips and lists throughout –...
This book will teach you everything you need to know about feeding your garden, orchard or smallholding with homemade and chemical-free "teas". It is packed with recipes for creating nutrient-rich, healthy soil, to give you healthy plants and ecosyst...
Learn how to create your own no dig, organic garden with permaculture design and techniques. Vera's 15 years of experience as a no dig gardener provides a vast amount of knowledge on growing fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers. The book is divided i...
ISBN: HB: 9788417557010,
GMC Group,
Monsa,
March 2019
144 pp.,
17x23 cm, colour illus.
Not for sale in Ukraine and Russia!
Beyond the beauty that plants can bring into our homes, there is an ever-changing element that fills our living environments and our souls like a rite of rejuvenation. Plants bring vitality, growth and good vibes...
ISBN: HB: 9781632171771,
GMC Group,
Sasquatch Books,
January 2019
208 pp.,
27.5x18.3 cm, colour illus.
Not for sale in selected countries!
The ultimate go-to guide for aspiring indoor gardeners, this book offers inspiration and instruction to envision and create your own gorgeous in-home garden spaces.
With plentiful images and a distinctly modern...