Books by Jackie Matthews

"I knew you''d come back!" the prince shouted with joy. Then he pulled back to look at her. She looked so different, especially in her eyes. She looked wise and confident and peaceful, more confident and peaceful than he had ever seen her. When a mysterious visitor arrives at the castle door with an exciting invitation, the young prince and princess must make a difficult choice. Will they stay in the Castle of Safe, where they know everyone and win all the time, or will they accept the invitation to journey out into the Land of Adventure? What happens if they leave the castle and then fail? What will their friends think? Will others stop liking them if they don''t always win? This heartwarming and exciting story, written in parable form, will inspire people of all ages to face their fear of failure and challenge themselves to find their true potential. This story teaches important life lessons, including: sometimes the best learning comes from our "failures" and it''s your life, so don''t worry about what others will think. Life is a gift and a grand adventure. Let your grand adventure begin!

Helps you create a garden that is quick to establish, and can be maintained in under an hour a week. This book explains how careful planning, design and planting can ensure trouble-free gardening in the future and gives lots of useful information on the best equipment and techniques.

Putting a plant in the right location and soil will ensure it has the best possible chance. This book explains simply how to match plants to the conditions in your garden, whether it is moist, shady, dry or sunny. Includes a quick reference chart of the most popular garden plants and their individual requirements.

Enjoy vibrant beds and borders throughout the year, with practical advice and ideas for stunning combinations. Includes a simple reference chart giving planting and flowering times for many common garden plants.