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Florapedia is an eclectic A-Z compendium of botanical lore. With more than 100 enticing entries - on topics ranging from achlorophyllous plants that use a fungus as an intermediary to obtain nutrients from other plants to zygomorphic flowers that admit only the most select pollinators - this collection is a captivating journey into the realm of botany. Writing in her incomparably engaging style, Carol Gracie discusses remarkable plants from around the globe, botanical art and artists, early botanical explorers, ethnobotanical uses of plants, botanical classification, and more.

In this gardening classic, the forever adventurous Christopher Lloyd takes us on a tour through the garden, to encourage, to reveal and to overturn the old and accepted when experience prompts him. He advises on cuttings, pruning, the art of compromise and takes another look at Miss Jekyll. Gardening was a passion, and throughout his life, he developed Great Dixter to be one of Britain's greatest gardens. 

'Utterly charming...an uplifting and optimistic story' Hot Brands Cool Places on New Beginnings at Rose Cottage If you love Lucy Diamond, Phillipa Ashley, Sue Moorcroft and Holly Martin, you'll LOVE Erin Green's novels of love, life and laughter! 'A perfect story full of hope, love and...

***The sparkling Christmas novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author Heidi Swain!*** Will love bloom this winter? Freya Fuller is living her dream, working as a live-in gardener on a beautiful Suffolk estate. But when the owner dies, Freya finds herself forced out of her job and her home...

Flowers have always made Fearne smile. She treasures the memories of her beloved grandmother's floristry and helping her to arrange beautiful blooms that brought such joy to their recipients. But ever since a family tragedy a year ago, Fearne has been searching for her own contentment. When a chance discovery inspires her to start a happiness list, it seems that Fearne might just have found her answer.

Thomas Pakenham's classic portraits of 60 distinctive trees, available in download form for the first time. Written by Thomas Pakenham and read by Bill Paterson with an introduction read by the author and music by Orlando Gough. This download includes a fully illustrated accompanying PDF booklet. In 1996, with this astonishing collection, Thomas Pakenham produced a new kind of tree book. The arrangement owes little to conventional botany.

This is the story of how British hedgerows contribute to our national identity and our wildlife. Over the centuries we have proved ourselves to be a nation of hedge growers, marking boundaries or trimming them into fantastical creations. From formal garden features to emphatically rustic barriers, Hugh explores our hedges in all their diversity. Hedge Britannia offers a witty insight into the history of hedges and the way they relate to our culture as well as our landscape.

***The sparkling new Christmas novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author Heidi Swain!*** Wynter’s Trees is the home of Christmas. For the people of Wynmouth it’s where they get their family Christmas tree, and where Christmas truly comes to life. But for Liza Wynter, it’s a millstone...

Esther's life isn’t perfect (whose is?) – but she’s happy enough living in her little flat with her boyfriend, Josh. But that’s about to change. Bored at work, she wishes that something, anything, would happen to liven her life up. Unfortunately, her wish comes true when Josh calls her...

Brought to you by Penguin. A much-loved classic of nature writing from environmentalist and the author of Waterlog, Roger Deakin, Wildwood is an exploration of the element wood in nature, our culture and our lives. From the walnut tree at his Suffolk home, he embarks upon a quest that takes him...

Written as he talks, this is Monty Don right beside you in the garden, challenging norms and sharing advice. Discover Monty's thoughts and garden ideas around nature, seasons, color, design, pests, flowering shrubs, containers, and much more. Read about the month-by month jobs he does in his own...

Johanna Himmel hat sich von der Welt zurückgezogen. Als sie widerwillig an die Nordsee reist, um einen ihr bisher unbekannten Teil der Familie kennenzulernen, findet sie nicht die Verwandtschaft, die sie erwartet hätte, aber etwas weitaus Wertvolleres: Sie entdeckt ein altes Herbarium, das die verborgene Geschichte einer Ahnenreihe von mutigen Frauen offenbart, die sich im 19. Jahrhundert für die kaum existenten Frauenrechte einsetzten, und gleichzeitig lernt sie einen jungen Mann kennen, der ihr Herz höher schlagen lässt.

Gardening Made Simple for Beginners is an encouraging, practical guide designed for anyone who has ever wanted to garden but felt overwhelmed, intimidated, or unsure where to start. This book gently walks listeners through the fundamentals of gardening in a clear, approachable way—covering soil basics, companion planting, eco-friendly pest control, composting, xeriscaping, and seasonal planting schedules. It also explores container and vertical gardening solutions for small spaces, making it ideal for apartment dwellers, busy professionals, and first-time gardeners.

The Atlas of Deadly Plants explores the stories and uses of some of the most deadly plants and fungi from across the world, illuminating their socio-cultural significance, as well as their effects on the human body.

La sabiduría no se puede enseñar ni comprar. Cada cual debe, a imitación de la flora, fabricar su propio alimento espiritual. El proceso de elaboración de ese saber práctico bien podría llamarse «Filosíntesis». He ahí la manera de responder a la pregunta filosófica por excelencia: ¿cómo vivir de la mejor manera posible? Lo cierto es que tanto plantas como humanos crecemos buscando la luz.

Have you ever bought expensive seed packets every spring only to watch your garden struggle with pests, poor germination, or unpredictable weather? If you want to stop relying on big-box stores for food security, then keep listening... This book shows the steps that can take you from frustrated gardener to confident seed saver with a thriving, biodiverse garden that regenerates year after year. The secret is learning how to preserve heirloom seeds and close the loop on your garden’s life cycle.

Enhance your home and yard with beautiful perennial plants and flowers that come back year after year! Whether you want to have beautiful plants that are easy to maintain, grow delicious vegetables and beautiful flowers, or create your own plant paradise inside and outside of your home, this audiobook will guide you through everything you need to know.

Wenn einem mal wieder alles über den Kopf wächst. Garten könnte so schön sein. Doch statt die Ruhe im Grünen zu genießen, muss der kleine Gartenversager zusehen, wie Spanische Wegschnecken, Drüsiges Springkraut, Chinesische Stinkwanzen und Kanadische Goldrute seine Kleingartenparzelle erobern und ihm die Ernte streitig machen. Tapfer sagt er Monsterpflanzen und Mistviechern den Kampf an, doch die unliebsamen Besucher denken gar nicht daran, das Feld zu räumen.

Un jardín de flores es una puerta de entrada a la paz, la felicidad y la plenitud... y, sea cual sea tu experiencia, puedes empezar a plantar el tuyo hoy mismo. Cuando conozcas todas las estrategias que necesitas para cultivar un próspero jardín de flores desde la tierra, podrás plantar el jardín de tus sueños y dar la bienvenida a la alegría que te proporciona cada día. Esta completa guía de jardinería floral te ayudará a conseguir el éxito. Escrita tanto para jardineros principiantes como experimentados, está repleta de consejos inspiradores para que tu jardín prospere, vivas donde vivas.

Ready to create a thriving garden but don’t know where to begin? Home Gardening for Beginners is your all-in-one guide to growing a beautiful and productive outdoor space, no matter your experience level. Whether you're dreaming of a vegetable garden, a flower garden, or an herb garden, this book offers clear, step-by-step guidance tailored for beginners.