New Edition for 2019.First published in 1931 by renowned horticulturalist Arthur Johnson, Plant Names Simplified has become an established classic.Presented in a glossary format, this pocket-sized reference book gives the name, pronunciation and classification of common plants and the meaning behind the Latin origins of the name. This enables the reader to learn how the terms should be spelled and pronounced correctly and provides an explanation of why plants like Helianthus hirsutus is so called - because it is hairy!Plant Names Simplified 3rd Edition is a reliable resource for gardeners of all abilities, park managers, botanists, ecologists, garden designers and horticultural practitioners and students. Read more

The RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants is the most comprehensive detailed and lavishly illustrated guide to garden plants ever published. With authoritative coverage of over 15 000 ornamental plants accompanied by more than 6 000 full-colour photographs it is destined to become the essential reference work for all gardeners and horticulturists.Easy to UsePlants are arranged alphabetically by their botanical names for fast straightforward access. All names have been brought completely up to date and previous names and common names appear as cross-references throughout. Thus any plant can be speedily identified even if the current botanical name is unfamiliar or not known.In Depth Profiles Detailed plant profiles prepared by an international team of over 40 expert contributors describe growth habit leaf and flower anatomy plant height and spread geographical origin and hardiness. A concise introduction to each genus provides essential details of botanical family native habitat number of species and the ornamental qualities for which the plants are grown together with succinct advice on hardiness cultivation and pruning.Unique PhotographySpecially commissioned photographs closely integrated with the plant descriptions capture the beauty of over 6 000 plants at the peak of condition. The full diversity of growth habits within a genus is shown wherever possible and special close-up panels illustrate the often spectacular ranges of flower colours and shapes.Fully Informative A comprehensive introduction and glossary guide beginners and experienced gardeners alike to a greater knowledge and understanding of the key elements of plant classification anatomy and cultivation. Read more

Throughout his life (1905-2006) Stanley Kunitz created poetry and tended gardens. This book is the distillation of conversations, none previously published, that took place between 2002 and 2004. Beginning with the garden, that "work of the imagination," the explorations journey through personal recollections, the creative process, and the harmony of the life cycle. A bouquet of poems and a total of 26 full-color photographs accompany the various sections. The Wild Braid received a 2006 American Horticultural Society Book Award. "A miracle."―Galway Kinnell "No one who has ever gardened passionately will be a stranger to the sentiments Kunitz expresses about this act of domestic creation, but very few of us will ever come close to writing about it with his grace and clarity. This is indeed a book to cherish."―Kate Tyndall, Raleigh News & Observer Read more

Unlock your creative talents and transform your outdoor garden space!This inspirational yet practical gardening book offers you all the guidance you need to conceive, plan, construct and plant the garden of your dreams. Let's dig in! This fully revised edition was produced by a team of award-winning experts under the supervision of the RHS. It includes: - Extensive design inspiration backed up with practical gardening tips, including step-by-step garden structures and planting techniques- Clear explanations of every stage of the design process, from assessing the space to drawing up detailed plans- Showcases a wide range of garden styles, identifying key elements needed to create the look- A visual directory of plants and materialsRegardless of your experience or budget, this indispensable gardening encyclopedia will help you grasp the fundamentals of garden design, find a style that suits you, and bring your ideas to life. Packed with expert advice, achievable garden design ideas and tons of inspiration, RHS Encyclopedia of Garden Design takes you from getting the concept right to choosing the perfect finishing touches for your outdoor space. Discover inspirational portfolios including modernist, sustainable, Japanese, urban, family, and cottage gardens. Marvel at 12 insightful case studies of RHS award-winning show gardens, each analysed through a double-page photograph. With a handy visual dictionary and coverage of all the latest gardening trends, this unique gardening guide combines style with substance to help you tackle a full garden makeover or a simple revamp! It's the perfect gift for beginner or experienced gardeners or garden design students. Read more

A bestselling classic completely revised and updatedThe Essential Garden Design Workbook has been the go-to guide for students, professionals, and any gardener passionate about well-designed outdoor spaces. Now, eminent designer-educator Rosemary Alexander has teamed up with rising design star Rachel Myers for a complete update. New garden plans, new photos and diagrams, and updated profiles of 50 top plants offer timely insights for today's designers. Advice on designing for sustainability and diversity has been added, along with guidance on planning for garden spaces large and small, using computer-aided design, and starting a garden design business. Detailed sections that lead you through the entire process-pre-design, concept, layout, planning, planting, and maintenance-are more relevant than ever. Invaluable for experienced pros and the next generation alike, this expanded classic is for anyone interested in designing beautiful, successful gardens. Read more

Are you considering adding a pond to your garden but unsure where to start? Or are you struggling to maintain an existing pond, finding it more work than expected?Let Pond Perfection for Beginners: Create and Enjoy a Thriving Garden Pond show you how rewarding and simple pond ownership can be. This comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide walks you through selecting a pond that suits your lifestyle, building or enhancing it with confidence and maintaining it easily.In this book, you will learn:All about ponds. Discover the joys and benefits of owning a garden pond, explore different types and understand their unique features and maintenance needs.Creating your pond. Follow this step-by-step guide to creating a pond from scratch. Choose the perfect location, gather essential tools and materials and follow three detailed installation plans for frogs, fish or plants.How to maintain your water feature. Get practical tips and tricks to keep your pond thriving without breaking the bank or your back.Troubleshooting basics. Avoid common pitfalls with tried-and-tested solutions to everyday pond challenges.Enjoying your pond. Learn how your pond can unite your family, create a peaceful retreat and enhance your quality of life.Whether starting fresh or enhancing an existing pond, Pond Perfection for Beginners equips you with the knowledge and confidence to create a thriving garden pond you’ll love. With a deep understanding and genuine love for both the artistic and technical aspects, Mark Wilson, The Pond Advisor, shares his passion, expertise and real-life stories to guide you on this fulfilling journey. Read more

GARDEN MEDIA GUILD PRACTICAL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2012Fruit and vegetables have formed a fundamental part of the Scottish diet for thousands of years. This fascinating and practical book explores the history of fruit, vegetable and herb growing in Scotland, and provides a contemporary guide to the best techniques for growing produce, whether in a garden, allotment, patio or window box. Packed with hundreds of colour photographs, drawings and descriptive diagrams, this is a detailed and comprehensive bible for the gardener. In addition to advice on climate and soil conditions, it has contacts for organisations, specialist societies, nurseries and suppliers, as well as a detailed bibliography and list of useful websites.This is an essential reference book for anyone aiming to get the best possible results from their garden produce north of the border. Read more

For amateur and professional gardeners alike the Royal Horticultural Society Encyclopedia of Gardening is the one and only guide you'll ever need to own. Comprehensive and authoritative text - supported by 3 000 specially commissioned colour photographs - guides you expertly through the entire range of gardening techniques. You will find all you need to know about every facet of practical gardening in this complete and up-to-date gardening reference. Comprehensive coverage of gardens and gardening The largest section of the book Creating the Garden opens with a detailed chapter on garden planning and design which invites you to explore fresh ways of designing and making the most of your site. This is followed by individual chapters based on the main plant groups and areas of the garden - for example ornamental trees perennials the rock garden the fruit garden and the indoor garden. Within each chapter there is detailed in-depth coverage of every aspect of soil preparation planting routine care pruning and propagation with step-by-step photographic sequences and artwork demonstrating all the techniques. In the second part of the book Maintaining the Garden all the tools equipment accessories and materials needed for garden projects are covered. Annotated diagrams and detailed photographs make any task easy to grasp from how to select and equip a greenhouse to laying paving putting up fencing and building a pergola. Separate chapters show how climate and soil combine to affect your garden with simple instructions on cultivating and improving the soil. A photographic gallery illustrates clearly the symptoms of hundreds of pests and diseases for quick identification and control. Expertly assembled for easy access Under the experienced editorship of the Director General of the RHS Christopher Brickell and an internationally distinguished team of over 35 gardening specialists the full range of gardening skills has been exhaustively researched and expertly planned and presented. Over three years in the making the book shows every aspect of gardening painstakingly photographed to help you pinpoint precisely what you need to know about a particular gardening technique or garden plant. At the back of the book there is a gardener's calendar with seasonal reminders an extensive glossary of terms and a fully-integrated index that includes botanical and common plant names. Read more

"The RHS New Encyclopedia of Gardening Techniques" is the new definitive guide explaining all the essential techniques you are ever likely to need. It reflects modern best-practice gardening at the Royal Horticultural Society, the world's leading gardening authority. All techniques are shown clearly and simply with step-by-step instructions for every gardener to follow. Contains more than 2000 clear and concise colour illustrations supported by over 1000 beautiful colour photos.This book includes steps for planning, pruning, propagating, feeding and watering; covers all plants including trees, flowers, shrubs, climbers, lawns, vegetables, fruit and herbs; shows how to create water features and patios, add lighting; and, includes organic techniques, recycling and how to treat pests and diseases. There are also chapters on container gardening, gardening under glass, garden tools and equipment, and everyday garden maintenance, as well as on landscaping and construction work. The wealth of practical information makes this book an essential purchase for both professional and amateur gardeners. Read more

This edition offers whiter paper and enlarged text, making it easier and more comfortable to read!The soft cover makes the book lightweight and comfortable to hold. Plus, pages that might normally require a magnifying glass are much easier to read and understand.The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been making every day special since 1792, and, with the 2025 edition, it continues this tradition in its inimitable fashion. Trusted by generations from all walks of life for its honesty and accuracy, the Almanac delivers fun facts, predictions, feature articles, and advice across many interest areas to readers who actually live—or aspire to live—the country lifestyle, with the intent of helping them to make better decisions. As a calendar of the heavens, it provides detailed daily astronomical data (Sun/Moon rise/set times, length of day), tide times, and planet/star sightings for every sky watcher, from novice to expert. As a calendar of the year, it presents annual and seasonal events, holidays, anniversaries, and timely trivia; astrological “Best Days” and cycles; and much more for the curious and the conscientious. As a time capsule of the year, it contains cultural trends; weather forecasts and conditions; articles on interesting topics such as gardening, home arts and remedies, amusements and contests, history, husbandry, nature, cooking and recipes, folklore, pets, and sports; and more—all in a way that is “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor.Long recognized as North America’s most beloved and best-selling annual, this handy “little yellow book” is often imitated but never equaled. It is an American icon that instills in readers a feeling of being connected to the history of North America and its people. Larger print edition features whiter paper and larger type, making it even easier to read. Read more

Contains full-colour images with step-by-step instructions, which provide concise practical information and advice. Perfect for the beginner or busy gardener who wants to get results. Read more

The ideal gift for gardeners - discover more than 15,000 beautiful plants and learn how to successfully grow each one with this definitive planting guide now in its fully updated 4th edition. The RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants has been compiled by an unrivalled team of over 70 plant experts led by Chris Brickell, the former Director General of the Royal Horticultural Society and a globally renowned plantsman. This latest edition of the world's most comprehensive garden plant encyclopedia has undergone the greatest update since its first publication, with more than 5,000 new entries added and 6,000 superb images featuring fresh new photography. Whether you're looking for inspiration for an unusual new flowering plant to grow, want to identify an amazing orchid you've seen, or need to find out how to keep alive the cactus you've been gifted - the A-Z is bound to have the answer. Read more

Start living the good life with this fantastic guide to growing organic. Whether you're a novice or an experienced gardener, planning and design suggestions will help you enjoy the benefits of growing - and eating - your own produce. Detailed coverage of a wide range of organic concerns, best practice tips on how to grow delicious fruit and vegetables and a troubleshooting section for common plant problems, will ensure you have a beautiful garden while respecting the needs of the environment. Read more

Dive into "The Effortless Garden: A Month-by-Month Guide for the Casual Gardener," your ultimate companion for creating a stunning garden and perfectly suited for those who appreciate the beauty of a well-kept garden but prefer a straightforward, no-fuss approach. Written for beginners and those looking to simplify their approach to a garden they can be proud of.It’s the perfect guide for anyone who loves the idea of a beautiful garden but doesn’t have the luxury of time or knowhow. What This Book Offers:Gardening for Beginners: Simplified, step-by-step instructions make it easy for beginners to understand and enjoy gardening.Month-by-Month Gardening Guide: Journey through the year with clear, month-by-month activities and advice, ensuring your garden thrives in each season.What to Plant and When: Comprehensive planting tips to help you choose the right plants for your space and climate.Seasonal Gardening Guide: Tailored tips on what to plant and when adapting to the changing seasons for a vibrant garden all year round.For the Casual Gardener: Practical and straightforward advice, perfect for gardeners who prefer a laid-back approach.Perfect Gardening Gift: An excellent gift for friends and family, providing inspiration and top tips for budding gardeners.Step-by-Step Guidance: Easy-to-follow steps ensure success, from planning to planting, maintenance, and beyond.Top Tips for Every Gardener: Learn the best-kept gardening secrets and top tips for creating a flourishing garden with minimal effort.Practical Planting Tips: Discover the best planting techniques and tips to maximise the health and beauty of your garden.Get Your Copy Today!Enhance your gardening knowledge and enjoy the satisfaction of a gorgeous, flourishing garden with ease. "The Effortless Garden" is available now – a must-have for every gardener seeking practical, straightforward advice. Read more

The classic must-have for any gardener planning, developing and nurturing their dream garden, from the experts at the RHS. Packed with advice on over 8,000 plants with all you need to know on cultivation, pests, diseases and choosing the right plant for the right place. Now features a new section on choosing the best plants for year-round colour in your garden. Read more

Contains full-colour images with step-by-step instructions, which provide concise practical information and advice. Perfect for the beginner or busy gardener who wants to get results. Read more

The definitive practical guide to pruning trees, shrubs, roses and climbers from the RHS. Features an A-Z approach on over 800 plants with practical, step-by-step images to show you exactly where and how to make pruning cuts, plus infomation on advanced techniques such as coppicing, topiary and pergola-training. This handy guide will ensure you have the best gardening advice for green fingered results. Read more

An authoritative reference book for all keen gardeners!The true essence of gardening can be described as both an art and a science, both working harmoniously to create a lasting masterpiece. This beautifully revised and updated gardening encyclopedia provides detailed updates on new gardening techniques and showcases current trends on the horticultural scene. Here's what you'll find inside: - Unrivalled expert advice based on the experience of 50 specialist contributors, under the editorship of eminent horticulturist Christopher Brickell- Fully revised and updated new concepts and techniques that have evolved from ongoing horticultural research- Authoritative information endorsed by the RHS, the world's premier horticultural organisation and the UK's leading gardening charity- Includes step-by-step guidance on everything from planting to pruning and propagation, and new photographs show the latest ideas in garden designThis delightful gardening guide introduces a fresher, more contemporary design with over 400 new images and new topics reflecting current trends such as planting to encourage pollinators, and the growing popularity of living roofs and walls. It includes new features on how to grow fruit and vegetables in containers.The inclusion of expert knowledge and advice ensure all your gardening ideas are achievable. This indispensable planting guide is filled with a wealth of information for all your gardening needs complementing its bestselling companion RHS Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers. Elevate your gardening skills from novice to expert with this essential book for both enthusiastic home gardeners and professional landscape designers. Read more

Hostas are consistently voted the gardener's favorite perennial -- their clean lines, sumptuous leaves, and elegant flowers offer great potential for striking specimen plantings and also make them the most accommodating of companion plants. The core of this encyclopedia is a fully illustrated collection of the world's finest hostas. This valuable resource provides a full description and color photograph for more than 750 plants. Informative sections on hosta classification and botany, gardening ideas, advice on pests and diseases, and a quick-reference list of the best hostas for different purposes add depth to this comprehensive review of the present-day hosta. Read more

From trees and shrubs to culinary herbs, this unequalled practical guide from the RHS offers invaluable advice on the successful propagation of all garden plants. Detailed A-Z listings on over 1,500 plants, together with specially commissioned photographs and colour illustrations show you every technique you will need. With unique tips from expert propagators, as well as general methodology, this book is a must-have for amateur and professional gardeners alike. Read more