Discover the beauty of Alpine plants with the “Growing Alpine Plants” guide from the Royal Horticultural Society. This essential handbook, part of the esteemed Wisley Handbook series, provides expert insights into cultivating these stunning flora without the need for a rock garden. Perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners, this reprinted paperback edition from 1981…
Discover the serene beauty of Japanese gardens with “Quick & Easy Japanese Gardens” by Katsuo Saito. This expertly crafted booklet, published by Shufunotomo Co., Ltd. in Tokyo, Japan, is a must-have for gardening enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility in their outdoor spaces. With its plastic comb binding, this 24th printing from 1974 ensures durability and…
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has long been a beacon for gardening enthusiasts, providing a treasure trove of knowledge and inspiration. Among its extensive resources, the book ‘Treasury of Garden Writing’ selected by Charles Elliott stands out as a distinguished compilation. This collection celebrates the art and passion of gardening through the lenses of various…
John Lucas traces most troubles in the garden back to that regrettable incident in the Garden of Eden. If only that fruit from the tree of knowledge had been smitten by a severe attack of codling moth, scab or mildew, the world might be a very different place. But the fruit was tasted and enjoyed,…
‘Up the Garden Path’ covers all aspects of gardening from how to make a hole in a frozen fish pond to how to get your mower out of the shed and includes an indispensable calendar of essential work throughout the year. Each piece of information is concise and pointed and is illustrated in a manner…
This completely revised edition of BUILDING A STRIP CANOE includes plans and patterns for eight well-proven designs, most of which are Gil’s own adaptions. Step-by-step directions are accompanied by more than 100 photographs plus illustrations. The attractive designs offer a full range of choice: 20′ classic E.M. White Guide same E.M. White classic in 18½’…
When English Pleasure Gardens was first published over a century ago, it was instantly acclaimed as a resource for gardeners, tourists, and history lovers alike. This new edition will introduce a new generation to the pageantry of Britain’s garden heritage and to the redoubtable Rose Standish Nichols, who hailed from Boston’s Beacon Hill, was among…
Cool country wines for every occasion from flowers, leaves and sap. The ingredients are free for the picking in summer and spring and will give your wines that distinctive “home-grown” flavour and quality. Make primrose, marigold, coltsfoot or lime flower wines, try oak and lavender leaves or the sap from the birch and sycamore tree….
Discover the joy of knitting with “Best in Show: Knit Your Own Cat,” a delightful book by Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne. This hardback edition features over fifteen charming cat breeds, including playful kittens, a prowling tabby, and an elegant Bengal. Each design is crafted to capture the unique personality of these beloved felines, making…