In praise of curiosity: the author's investigations began when she found herself living next door to its two-acre remnant. Part biography, part memoir, part history of science, this is as in... read more
Gardens around the world that use sustainable practices - good water conservation, organic soil management, encouraging pollinators, etc - lavishly photographed by Clive Nichols, Marianne Ma... read more
A really useful manual that covers a lot of ground without being overwhelming. Good on planting in shady or exposed sites, training, propagation, preserving petals, etc.
Diacono is a serious gardener and nurseryman as well as a cook, so this has tips on propagation and storage as well as culinary uses. A really useful book for those who want fresh zingy flav... read more
The doyenne of English garden designers looks over her own magnificent career - she has designed over 70 (!) gardens world-wide, and counting... Many photographs.
A year in the life of the royal garden, lavishly photographed and with contributions by HM's head gardener, Mark Lane. It has a long history - James I & VI's interest in silk production has ... read more
An image comes to mind of the author sipping something white and delicious, flinty, grassy... Mmmmm. A reminder to all gardeners to take the time to enjoy their labours.
Another themed anthology from Daunt Newest in the Daunt Books series (At the Pond, In the Kitchen), this brings together essays from various Sandoe's luminaries (Penelope Lively, Francesca W... read more