Plants, Flowers & Gardening Guides

If you are new to gardening, it can seem daunting—with Latin names, various soil types and seasonal requirements, it feels like a lot to learn. But with Monty Don’s new book as a guide you will discover just how joyful and rewardi…

Don't we all want to garden smarter? To grow more plants successfully and be more efficient? And enjoy a thriving, wildlife-friendly outside space? This book will help you get there and inspire you to grow something new and garden…

Getting the most from a veg patch is what all gardeners want. With a little forethought and planning, an approach that places different crops together, and in closer proximity than you might imagine, means you can grow more plants…

An exploration of the many ways in which green spaces can be the solution to some of our most pressing problems, from loneliness to climate change. With the world warming, prices soaring and crises all around, it’s easy to feel po…

Who doesn’t dream of an enviable garden? For many of us, outdoor space is limited — but with clever design, even the smallest plot can become a stylish, functional, and relaxing escape. Featuring 47 inspiring small gardens from ar…

Gardener Huw Richards and chef Sam Cooper bridge the gap between the garden and kitchen, profiling the growing and cooking of 70 crops. In this super practical companion for all kitchen gardeners, each crop has no-nonsense growing…

The money-saving gardener, Anya Lautenbach, shows you how to create beautiful displays in pots all year round for less, no matter your space. With arrangements for spring, summer, autumn, and winter, there are projects for you to …

The complete guide to caring for your houseplants, from plant expert Joe Bagley (@ukhouseplants). Unlock the secrets to thriving house plants with this comprehensive guide. Organized into six chapters based on your plants' needs, …

Discover the absorbing art of whittling. An immersive and peaceful craft that rewards calm focus with beautiful objects. Samuel Alexander quickly built a strong following sharing his own compelling story about the healing power of…

Saving money doesn't have to cost the earth. How can you remove even the toughest stains?How can you make the best use of your microwave and keep meals healthy and tasty?How can you remove mould safely?Sunday Times bestselling aut…

Celebrate the beauty of botany with this album of exquisite illustrations from the Royal Collection. A source of inspiration for those with a love of plant life, illustration and design, discover more than 80 meticulous and scient…

Do you want stunning pots and borders? These quick and easy planting recipes are all you need! Are you dreaming of a garden full of beautiful planting? Do you need simple, easy advice on which plants to grow together and the condi…

Get outside and get ahead with this beautifully illustrated garden planner. How soon can I sow my sweet peas? When should I prune my clematis? What can I do to add plenty of winter colour to my borders? Is there anything to do in …

Compost is free to make, and, with guidance, simple to perfect. Why not learn from the best?Compost is at the heart of Charles Dowding's transformative No Dig system of growing. Feeding the soil community with a mulch of compost i…

Find out how to make your garden beautiful from January to December with this pocket-sized favourite about how to garden month by month from the experts at the RHS, now fully up to date and revised. Easy to follow, this guide not …

Every garden, large or small, in a town or in the country, even one formed completely by pots, can be a living dance of lavish colours, glorious scents and pollen-rich flowers alive to the sound of bird song and the buzz of bees. …

One of the keys to happy gardening is knowing what to do and when for the best results. In this handy guide, experienced horticulturist Martyn Cox takes you through the gardening year, month by month, offering wise, clear and help…

What Gardeners Grow draws on the experience and passion of the world’s most interesting and respected plantspeople to create a glossary of plants to inspire the everyday gardener. A diverse range of some 250 gardeners have contrib…

Discover how to grow without a garden and reconnect with nature as you create an abundant flower meadow from your windowsill. The Flower Garden is a beautifully illustrated guide to show you how to start growing stunning blooms ev…

The latest in the popular RHS series, RHS Can I Grow Potatoes in Pots? is the perfect gift for gardeners, delving into everything from sustainable ways of growing food to planning for year-round fresh harvests.This easy Q&A fo…

Garden better for less all year long with Anya Lautenbach the “Money-Saving Gardener”. With month-by-month advice on what to do when – from self-sown seedlings to spot, the best time to propagate different plants, and seasonal pru…

What is xeriscaping? How do you make a seed bomb? Why should you avoid the gympie-gympie tree? When was the first botanical garden created? What type of tulip was once as expensive as a house? Delve into the lush world of Horti Cu…

Turn your living space into an indoor oasis with the RHS's definitive guide to more than 330 house plant varieties. Take your house plant collection to the next level with RHS House Plant. Discover the best varieties to suit your …

Ever dreamed of having your very own garden retreat? Off-the-shelf sheds aren't always the answer - the cheap ones are badly made and freezing cold, and the better quality ones are really expensive. But what if you could build you…

Can you tell a tomato from a grape? A patch of grass from a Christmas tree? Then congratulations – you’re a botanist.  Self-confessed bad birdwatcher Simon Barnes thought he knew nothing about plants. He didn't have anything again…

Pots are everywhere in Sarah Raven’s garden at Perch Hill. Every corner comes to life with their colour and vibrancy. A Year Full of Pots overbrims with year-round inspiration, planting ideas and expert advice from Sarah Raven, th…

Growing plants inside your home is not only a wonderfully rewarding hobby and an easy way to bring some of the great outdoors inside, but houseplants can also provide health benefits and homegrown food. This book will give young r…

Grow to Eat gives you the guidance to successfully grow veg that are bursting with flavour. We know fresh vegetables are good for us and there's no better feeling than harvesting your own homegrown produce, but Rob Smith wants to …

Planting for Wildflowers is a practical, illustrated guide for people wanting to encourage more pollinators to their outdoor space. Packed with interesting facts, environmental and habitat information as well as easy to achieve pl…

Eat homegrown food all year round and save money on your weekly shop by following a simple plan for self-sufficiency. Huw Richards and Sam Cooper have spent the past two years planning and trialling their very own self-sufficiency…