Ref GC001: The RHS Encyclopaedia of Herbs & Their Uses by Deni Bown (1996)
Is the most authoritative illustrated encyclopaedia of herbs yet produced. It covers over 1000 herbs grown worldwide for their culinary, aromatic, medicinal, and economic uses, as well as for their decorative qualities in the garden.
The book has been planned as a companion volume to the best-selling The RHS Gardeners' Encyclopaedia of Plants and Flowers, responding to the widespread contemporary interest in herbs and the ways in which they have been used since ancient times. This comprehensive reference work provides a wealth of information on herbs grown and used all over the world, for gardeners, herbalists, and cooks alike.
The book has been planned as a companion volume to the best-selling The RHS Gardeners' Encyclopaedia of Plants and Flowers, responding to the widespread contemporary interest in herbs and the ways in which they have been used since ancient times. This comprehensive reference work provides a wealth of information on herbs grown and used all over the world, for gardeners, herbalists, and cooks alike.
Ref GC002: Gardens to Visit 2009 by Tony Russel (2009)
Nominated 'Best Printed Information Product of the Year' at the 2008 Group Travel Awards.
Each garden is represented by beautiful photography, informative text and up-to-the-minute information on opening times, admission rates and special events.
Each garden is represented by beautiful photography, informative text and up-to-the-minute information on opening times, admission rates and special events.
Ref GC003: The Hardy Plant Society - Phlox by HPS - Jennifer Harmer & Jack Elliott (2001)
Ref GC004: The Hardy Plant Society - Campanulas by HPS - Peter Lewis (2002)
Ref GC005: The Hardy Plant Society - Hostas by HPS - Diana Grenfell (1993)
Ref GC006: The Hardy Plant Society - Heucheras by HPS - Aileen Stocks (2004)
Ref GC007: Fossil Plants from Wales by Michael G. Bassett & Dianne Edwards (1982)
Ref GC008: Trilobites in Wales by R M Owens (1984)
Ref GC009: The Iris by Leslie Cave
Ref GC010: Creating Small Gardens by Roy Strong (1990)
Most people who have gardens also have dreams and plans. In this inspiring book, Roy Strong gives substance to these dreams. By presenting a personal choice of over twenty widely differing but equally effective gardens, he shows the immense scope of making dream gardens come true, and making ideas a practical reality.
The gardens themselves range from the purely ornamental to the productive. Each one is illustrated with colour photographs while detailed planting plans identify the particular plants used, and set our their position in the garden. Roy Strong considers the basic elements of garden design - surfaces, boundaries, containers, water features - as well as the use of plants, their colour, form and seasonal variation.
The gardens themselves range from the purely ornamental to the productive. Each one is illustrated with colour photographs while detailed planting plans identify the particular plants used, and set our their position in the garden. Roy Strong considers the basic elements of garden design - surfaces, boundaries, containers, water features - as well as the use of plants, their colour, form and seasonal variation.
Ref GC011: Planting Green Roofs and Living Walls by Nigel Dunnett & Noel Kingsbury (2004)
Planting on roofs and walls is one of the most innovative and fast-developing fields within horticulture and the build environment. The authoritative book explores the very latest roof and wall greening techniques.
Ref GC012: The Rhododendron Year Book (1949)
This contains the important papers read to the Rhododendron Conference together with the discussions which followed the papers. There is also an account of Rhododendrons at Caerhays Castle, Cornwall. There are also accounts of Rhododendron Show and Rhododendron Tour and Awards to Rhododendrons given during 1949
Ref GC013: The Hardy Plant Society - Pulmonarias by HPS - Jennifer Hewitt (2002)
Ref GC014: The Hardy Plant Society - Success with Seed by various authors at the HPS (1997)
Ref GC015: Growing From Seed, Thompson & Morgan by T&M (1989)
Ref GC016: Wisley Handbook 34 - Ivies by RHS (1981)
Ref GC017: Trees of Santa Barbara by Katherine K Muller, R Broder, W Beittel (1974)
The trees cultivated in Santa Barbara parks and gardens come from many parts of the world. Their great variety is a major factor in the beauty of this area but, because of their diverse origins, their identification and recognition is often a problem to residents and visitors alike.
Ref GC018: The New Illustrated Gardening Encyclopaedia by Richard Sudell (Old!)
Ref GC019: Lillies by Woodcock and Goutts (1935)
Ref GC020: Rock Garden Plants of the Southern Alps by W R Philipson and D Hearn (1962)
Many plants of New Zealand's mountains are prized by alpine gardeners, yet there has been no book devoted exclusively to them and to their cultivation. In this volume will be found first-hand descriptions of mountain plants of the Southern Alps which have value in the rock garden and over 100 of them are illustrated.
Ref GC021: Traditional English Gardens by NT - Arabella Lennox-Boyd (1987)
Traditional English Gardens explores the English style in twenty-eight gardens in the care of the NT. The product of many influences - a passionate love of plants, a mild climate suitable for a wide range of species, the English love of the countryside - the gardens shown here strike a perfect balance between the formal Italianate style and the Robinsonian wilder garden.
Ref GC022: Colourful Cacti and Other Succulents of the Deserts by Edgar & Brian Lamb (1974)
The present popularity of cacti and other succulents stems from both their suitability as house plants, and also the considerable fascination their wide variety of growth and exotic flowers holds for many people.
Ref GC023: Planting Hunting in Wales by Gwynn Ellis (1974)
Ref GC024: Vegetables, Salad Plants, Brassicas, Stalks, Pods, Roots, Vegetable Fruits, Herbs by RHS - Tony Biggs (1980)
Ref GC025: Gardening in the Shade by Jane Taylor (1991)
Jane Taylor's expert advice on choosing and caring for shade-loving plants makes this the ideal gardener's companion.
Ref GC026: Alan Titchmrsh - Trowel and Error by Alan Titchmarsh (2002)
With the engaging charm, warm humour and down-to-earth style that has made him Britain's favourite television gardener and a popular TV presenter, Alan Titchmarsh has now written 'a touch of the memoirs'.
Ref GC027: Gardens in the Modern Landscape by Christopher Tunnard (1950)
Ref GC028: New Zealand Medicinal Plants by S G Brooker (1991)
The book first published in 1961 has become a standard reference work. In response to a continuing demand, the authors have prepared this fully revised and updated third editing. The book lists all New Zealand's native plants known or thought to have been used by Maori or Pakeha for medicinal purposes.
Ref GC029: Fighting like the Flowers by Lawrence D Hills (1989)
The life story of Britain's best-known organic gardener
Ref GC030: The Collingridge Handbook of Hardy Foliage Plants by Richard Gorer (1983)
Foliage Plants, used with flair and imagination can give your garden an entirely different persona. This authoritative books surveys the many plants which are available for such garden decoration.
Ref GC031: Colour in the Winter Garden by CS Thomas (1968)
To those who have hitherto thought of the winter as the dead season Mr Thomas's book will come as a revelation. There is no need during those dark moths, when colour would be most appreciated, to have a vista of bare, raked soil with a few sprigs of greenery from serried lines of wallflowers or leafless twigs of roses.
Ref GC032: Science Lends a Hand in the Garden by Frederick Keeble (1939)
This book contains what are really talks about gardening, though the talking has to be done through printed pages. They don't set out to teach, but only to let gardeners know what people are gradually learning about plants and the soil they live in.
Ref GC033: Gardening Week By Week - Amateur Gardening by David Squire (1986)
As every gardener knows, there is always something to be done I in the garden, whatever the time of year, but planning in advance can help you tackle the many and varied jobs both in the garden and the greenhouse. Full of practical advice complemented by photographs and line drawings, this week-by-week guide gives you all the information you need to keep your garden looking good all year round.
Ref GC034: The Dictionary of Shrubs in Colour - RHS by RHS - S Millar Gault (1984)
Part of the purpose of this book is to show in colour some trees suitable for the smaller garden and also show, not only the beauty but the great diversity of shrubs which can be grown in all types of gardens. Large gardens are a minority group when compared with the ever increasing number of small gardens.
Ref GC035: Cacti - The gardener's handbook for the Identification of Cultivation of Cacti by Professor John Borg
The gardener's handbook for the Identification of Cultivation of Cacti.
Ref GC036: The Rhododendron and Camellia - RHS Year Book (1971)
The contents of this issue are particularly varied and interesting with articles on Rhododendron species which, if available, should be more widely grown, on dwarf hybrids raised at Windsor, on suitable shade trees, on a fine garden at Mt Dandenong, Australia and more on An Adventure in Rhododendrons at Nymans.
Ref GC037: Carnations and all Dianthus by Montagu C Allwood (1985)
Ref GC038: The Illustrated Wild Flower Finder's Calendar by David Lang (1985)
This is the ideal companion for flower lovers who want to learn more about their favourite wild flowers and discover some of the rarer plants which enrich the countryside of Britain and Ireland.
Ref GC039: The Rhododendron Year Book - RHS (1950)
Ref GC0040: Plants for the Connoisseur by Thomas Hay (1948)
Ref GC0041: Gentians by David Wilkie (1936)
Ref GC0042: Grow Your Own Veg by Carol Klein (2010)
You can't beat just-dug carrots and crunch crisp lettuce for taste and wholesome nutrition. In Grow Your Own Veg, Royal Horticultural Society experts reveal the skills you need to nurture 40 different vegetables from plot to plate.
With her usual energy and enthusiasm, Carol Klein offers green-fingered advice for growing all your appetizing favourites plus less familiar crops such as rocket, garlic and Florence fennel. Her approach is environmentally friendly and easy, giving all the help you need to succeed.
Beginners and experienced gardeners will be inspired by the RHS wisdom that makes this an indispensable vegetable reference for every gardener's bookshelf.
With her usual energy and enthusiasm, Carol Klein offers green-fingered advice for growing all your appetizing favourites plus less familiar crops such as rocket, garlic and Florence fennel. Her approach is environmentally friendly and easy, giving all the help you need to succeed.
Beginners and experienced gardeners will be inspired by the RHS wisdom that makes this an indispensable vegetable reference for every gardener's bookshelf.
Ref GC0043: Getting Started In Permaculture by Ross and Jenny Mars (2007)
Over 50 DIY projects for the house and garden using recycled materials.
Ref GC0044: Carrots love Tomatoes & Roses love Garlic (2004)
For centuries, smart gardeners have practiced "companion planting" - an amazingly simple technique that matches up mutually beneficial plants to produce miracles in your garden. The only trick is to the technique is knowing which plants like each other and which ones don't! Once you've got that down, there's no holding back from your best garden ever!
Ref GC0045: Organic Gardening - The natural no-dig way by Charles Dowding (2008)
In Organic Gardening, Charles Dowding share the philosophy, tips and technique which have enabled him to run a successful organic garden supplying local restaurants and shops for over 25 years.
Forget the rules: "received wisdom" about gardening is surprisingly inaccurate. understand better what is going on in the soil and with your plants, in your own garden and climate, and work out your own methods instead.
Respect and encourage life as much as you can, chiefly by spreading good compost or manure.
There is no need to dig in compost and manure - just spread it on top and let works take it in. Digging can harm soil structure, and is not helpful to plants.
You can reduce weeding to a little hand-weeding or hoeing every ten days.
Forget the rules: "received wisdom" about gardening is surprisingly inaccurate. understand better what is going on in the soil and with your plants, in your own garden and climate, and work out your own methods instead.
Respect and encourage life as much as you can, chiefly by spreading good compost or manure.
There is no need to dig in compost and manure - just spread it on top and let works take it in. Digging can harm soil structure, and is not helpful to plants.
You can reduce weeding to a little hand-weeding or hoeing every ten days.
Ref GC0046: How to make a forest garden (2002)
A forest garden is a food-producing garden, based on the model of a natural woodland or forest. It is made up of fruit and nut trees, fruit bushes, perennial vegetables and herbs. It can be tailored to fit any space, from a tiny urban back yard to a large rural garden.
Ref GC0047: Perennials - Plant Guides by RHS (1999)
Packed with more than 1000 photographs over over 1000 plants, Perennials is an inspirational handbook to help you identify, choose and grow your favourite varieties.
Ref GC0048: Herbs and Spices by Jan Kybal (1995)
A guide to plants to be used in modern kitchens throughout the world including a selection of recipes.
Ref GC0049: Garden Design & Decoration by Peter McHoy & Tessa Evelegh (2003)
A comprehensive practical guide to creating a garden that suits your needs, personality and budget. Packed with advice, ideas, hints and tips on designing and adapting your garden plans as well as practical considerations for dealing with difficult sites.
Ref GC0050: Geraniums for Home and Garden by Alan Shellard (1981)
Geraniums (pelargoniums, to be strictly corrrect) have long been among the most popular of all flowering plants for the garden and windowsill - a well as for the public park. Today their variety is immense and the possibilities for the home grower ever more exciting.
Ref GC0051: Grow Your Own Drugs by James Wong (2009)
Whether you're struggling with insomnia, the kids have eczema, or your partner is feeling under the weather, this book could have the answer.
Ref GC0052: The Water Garden by Yvonne Rees & Neil Sutherland (1995)
Step-by-step photographs and clear instructions that show how to set up a simple pool and install a fountain or waterfall.
Ref GC0053: The Pocket Garden Troubles Expert by Dr D G Hessayon (2001)
Ref GC0054: The Pocket Tree & Shrub Expert by Dr D G Hessayon (2001)
Ref GC0055: Rock Gardening - Step-by-step garden guide by Martina Eva Richter (1995)
Step-by-step garden projects are designed to provide practical, easy-to-follow advice on a wide range of popular garden projects at affordable prices.
Rock Gardening is a detailed guide to the rewarding activity of designing and building your own successful rock garden. It includes a helpful choice of sample planting schemes for sunny or shaded sites, specialist advice for those with limited space, a section on water in the rock garden, and a comprehensive choice of attractive plants.
Rock Gardening is a detailed guide to the rewarding activity of designing and building your own successful rock garden. It includes a helpful choice of sample planting schemes for sunny or shaded sites, specialist advice for those with limited space, a section on water in the rock garden, and a comprehensive choice of attractive plants.
Ref GC0056: Stonework - Step-by-step garden projects by Peter McHoy (2000)
Step-by-step garden projects are designed to provide practical, easy-to-follow advice on a wide range of popular garden projects at affordable prices.
Stonework offers the reader step-by-step instructions and illustrations on how to build more than 20 individual projects including, paths, patios, raised beds, walls, steps and ponds and includes invaluable advice about tools, equipment and materials.
Stonework offers the reader step-by-step instructions and illustrations on how to build more than 20 individual projects including, paths, patios, raised beds, walls, steps and ponds and includes invaluable advice about tools, equipment and materials.
Ref GC057: Small Garden Planner by Roger Sweetinburgh (2004)
Is your small garden long and thin, short and wide or 'L-shaped'? Do you have tiny back plot or a sloping front yard? Are you faced with the dilemma of too many plants and not enough space? Are you winning a losing battle against shade cast by surrounding buildings? These are just some of the problems that crop up in small gardens. Yet, with the right design, constructions and planting advice, gardening in a restricted space can be as rewarding as working on large scale.
Ref GC058: Geoff Hamilton's Cottage Gardens by Geoff Hamilton (1997)
The first cottage gardens were cultivated by people with little time, space or money - limitations many of us still have today. Geoff Hamilton's Cottage Gardens. Which accompanies a six-part television series, shows how to create a cottage garden using the best traditional methods from the past and Geoff Hamilton's own wealth of experience.
Ref GC059: The Container Gardening Encyclopedia by Sue Phillips (1999)
This encyclopedia explores the facinating and increasingly popular world of gardening in containers. Many people have limited room in which to create and enjoy a garden. For them, containers are the ideal choice. But even where pace is not at a premium, containers offer such a wide variety of creative planting opportunities that they should be a vital part of every garden.
Ref GC060: The Conservatory - Month-by-Month by Barbara Abbs
A practical step-by-step guide to producing a beautiful conservatory. Seasonal tasks, plant profiles, tips and checklists. Clear, easy to use month-by-month format. Masses of ideas for improving the conservatory and creating attractive displays all the year round. Practical diagrams and superb colour photographs throughout.
Ref GC061: Encyclopedia of Herb Gardening by Frances Hutchison (2004)
This book covers all aspectsof herb gardening, from planning and designing a garen to choosing herbs, improving the soil and planting, propogating and maintaining your herbs. There is also a handy information on using herbs in cooking, crafts, cosmetics, and gifts. With clear, comprehensive text, practical tips, and many lavish photographs, the Encyclopedia of Herb Gardening is the essential reference for anyone wishing to create a beautiful and productive herb garden.
Ref GC062: The Complete Greenhouse Gardener by Nicky Hayden (1983)
This book shows you how to extend your gardening year and enjoy flowers in the middle of winter, and vetables out of season.
Everyone who enjoys gardening will find something of value in this useful introduction to growing under glass, whether it's in the greenhouse, frame, cloche or conservatory.
Everyone who enjoys gardening will find something of value in this useful introduction to growing under glass, whether it's in the greenhouse, frame, cloche or conservatory.
Ref GC063: In Your Greenhouse with Percy Thrower (1972)
Packed with information, superbly illustrated, provides the answers to all the most likely questions - and many more in addition.
Ref GC064: Wild Flowers of Britain by Roger Phillips (1978)
A unique encyclopedia of the flowers of the countryside.
Over 1,000 wild flowers are illustrated in full colour photographs, accompanied by comprehensive descriptions and set out in the sequence of the seasons.
Each photograph is dated and meticulously described to make this beautiful book a new and original departure in accurate flower identification.
Over 1,000 wild flowers are illustrated in full colour photographs, accompanied by comprehensive descriptions and set out in the sequence of the seasons.
Each photograph is dated and meticulously described to make this beautiful book a new and original departure in accurate flower identification.
Ref GC065: The Small Garden by John Brookes (1996)
How can I make my garden look attractive?
Which Plants will grow best in my type of soil?
How can I achieve year-round colour and interest?
Take the guesswork out of gardening with this comprehensive guide to garden planning and design.
Which Plants will grow best in my type of soil?
How can I achieve year-round colour and interest?
Take the guesswork out of gardening with this comprehensive guide to garden planning and design.
Ref GC066: The Perfect Country Garden by Sunniva Harte (1998)
Foxgloves and poppies swaying in the breeze, a wooden gate with peeling white paint, a stone seat cushioned with moss - the simple country life is a mix of many such redolent images. Informal, unsophisticated and governed by nature's rhythum, its lasting appeal has much to do with the idyllic lifestyle it evokes.
Ref GC067: Organic Gardening by Christine and Michael Lavelle (2005)
An essential guide to natural gardening, showing how to apply organic principles to all aspects of garden planning, design and maintenance.