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A kaleidoscopic celebration of the USDA's pomological collection, offering an engaging, biophillic meditation upon the sweetest of the earth's produceThe United States Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection encompasses 7,497 botanical watercolor paintings of evolving fruit and nut varieties, alongside specimens introduced by USDA plant explorers from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Assembled between 1886 and 1942, the collection's remarkable, botanically accurate watercolors were executed by some 21 professional artists (including nine women). Authored largely before the widespread application of photography, the watercolors were intended to aid accurate identification and examination of fruit varietals, for the nation's fruit growers. Documenting the transformation of American pomology, the science of fruit breeding and production, and the horticultural innovations accountable for contemporary fruit cultivation and consumption, the USDA's collection offers fascinating anthropological and horticultural insights concerning the fruits we ecstatically devour, and why. With an abundance of reproductions from the collection, this gorgeous volume encompasses fruit-suffused anecdotes and observations drawn from the fields of archaeology and anthropology, horticulture and literature, ancient representation and contemporary visual art. It includes contributions by authors Jacqueline Landy, John McPhee, Michael Pollan and Marina Vitaglione.

A guide to creating a modern outdoor space that provides us with the materials we need to eat, be creative, learn and get the most out of our garden.

A gardening book with a zero-waste twist, this is the only growing guide anyone will ever need! Plotting out all the basics, The Zero-Waste Garden focuses on unique yield maths to maximise space, taste and minimise waste.

Growing flowers, veg and herbs from seed is cheap, environmentally friendly and hugely rewarding and this helpful guide shows just how easy it is too.

The perfect gift for herb lovers

Zen Buddhist priest Shunmyo Masuno understands that today's busy world leaves little time or space for self-reflection, but that a gardeneven in the most urban of spacescan provide some respite. In his words, "e;The garden is a special spiritual place where the mind dwells."e; With this in mind, Masuno has designed scores of spectacular Japanese gardens and landscapes with the aim of helping people achieve a balanced life in the 21st century.This book explores Masuno's design process and ideas, which are integral to his daily Zen training and teachings. It features 15 unique gardens and contemplative landscapes completed in six countries over as many yearsall thoughtfully described and documented in full-color photos and drawings. Readers will also find insights on Masuno's philosophy of garden design and a conversation between the designer and famed architect Terunobu Fujimori.Zen Garden Design provides an in-depth examination of Masuno's gardens and landscapesnot just as beautiful spaces, but as places for meditation and contemplation.

From the founder of Noughticulture, Rootbound explores how a whole new generation are discovering the power of plants

Gardening can be viewed as a largely pointless hobby, but the evangelical zeal and camaraderie it generates is unique. Charlotte Mendelson is perhaps unusually passionate about it. For despite her superficially normal existence, despite the fact that she has only six square metres of grotty urban soil and a few pots, she has a secret life.

The only book you'll ever need for the garden you've always wanted.

You're now officially out of excuses for not planting the garden of your dreams. Even if you've never sowed a seed nor pulled a weed, Gardening Basics For Dummies contains everything you need to know about flowers, beds, borders, trees, shrubs, and lawns to create your own private paradise.

**Winner of the 2006 American Horticultural Society Book Award**The Art of the Japanese Garden is the only historical overview of Japanese gardens that covers Japanese gardening culture in one beautiful book.Japanese gardens are rooted in two traditions: an indigenous prehistoric tradition in which patches of graveled forest or pebbled beach were dedicated to nature spirits, and a tradition from China and Korea that included elements such as ponds, streams, waterfalls, rock compositions and a variety of vegetation. The Art of the Japanese Garden traces the development and blending of these two traditions, as well as the inclusion of new features as gardening reached new heights of sophistication on Japanese soil.300 full-color Japanese garden illustrations and photographs highlight notable gardens in Japan, including graveled courtyards, early aristocratic gardens, esoteric and paradise gardens, Zen gardens, warrior gardens, tea gardens and stroll gardens. Also included are sections on modern trends and Japanese gardens in other countries.

Elevate your own green space and become a more confident and creative gardener with lessons from experienced National Trust gardeners in this comprehensive horticultural guide.'An accessible, informative guide for beginners, but full of ideas and tips for seasoned gardeners.' - Sunday Mirror Elevate your own green space and become a more confident and creative gardener with lessons from experienced National Trust gardeners in this comprehensive horticultural guide. The National Trust looks after hundreds of beautiful gardens of every imaginable shape and size across Britain - from the grandest country estate to the smallest cottage garden. They manage such internationally renowned gardens as Sissinghurst and Hidcote. National Trust garden staff receive countless questions from visitors about plants growing in the gardens and techniques that can be tried at home. This in-depth guide will pass on their wisdom and provide the answers you are looking for.This book is packed with images of National Trust gardens of all types, spanning over 300 years of horticultural heritage, to inspire keen amateur gardeners and aspirational novices to realise their green-fingered ambitions. Written by expert gardener Rebecca Bevan, with the help of National Trust gardeners, the National Trust School of Gardening will make you feel confident about developing your garden rather than overwhelmed with unnecessary technical detail.From herbaceous borders to gardening sustainably, roses and climbers to growing under glass, each chapter provides snippets of horticultural history, examples of best practice from National Trust gardens, unique gems of wisdom from talented NT gardeners, and lots of easy-to-follow practical advice.Featuring a wide range of National Trust gardens both large and small, formal and informal, famous and undiscovered, high maintenance and low key. The topics covered and the insightful practical guides shared are easily applicable to private gardens, enriching even the tiniest urban spaces.

A stylish, practical, modern guide to the world of pot plants and house plants, from the author of Prick.

Get the best out of any type of garden without spending a fortune, whether it's a small window box or a hard patio, with Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell's brilliant guide to growing crops in pots.

Paul Bangay's celebrated Victorian property, Stonefields, has now been under his expert care for 15 years. Today, his vision is complete and the garden is mature and more beautiful than ever. In this new book, Paul takes the reader through the changing seasons to highlight different aspects of the garden and the trusted design and planting principles he has applied at Stonefields. From the vibrant autumn colors in the woodland to the jubilant flowering of the crab apple trees in October and the harvesting of vegetables in the summer, this is a delightful and exquisitely photographed journey through the garden that tells the story of its evolution since The Garden at Stonefields was published in 2013. Sharing practical advice, too, Paul explains the gardener's essential quarterly tasks as well as his favorite and recommended plants for each season. But this is also a beautiful book of reflection on a much-loved garden to which a gardener has dedicated many years of time and care. Looking back on all he has achieved in this treasured space, Paul muses on creativity, achievements, and disappointments, the human connection to the changing Australian landscape, and the inevitabilities of change and the passage of time. More than just an intimate tour around Stonefields today, this book is an invitation to reflect on the meaning and rich rewards of gardening itself.

An enchanting book about the orchard that Raymond Blanc planted in the Oxfordshire countryside. Full of ancient varieties of fruit, each one is celebrated through anecdotes and recipes, weaving a rich story about our country's past.

50 untamed and beautifully wild plant species, illustrated with botanical images from the Royal Horticultural Society's archives.

Ultimate Wonder Plants is the ultimate inspiration bible and a practical reference book! Now in mid-price edition for even more green.

<strong>Take your gardening skills to the next level and discover how to grow your favorite fruits, veggies, and herbs all year round with this comprehensive 2-in-1 guide to indoor and greenhouse gardening</strong><p>Are you looking for a way to get into gardening even with your limited space? Do you want to learn how to grow some of your favorite plants without waiting for the perfect season to grow them? Are you tired and weary of chemically treated produce and want to learn how to grow your own fresh organic veggies?</p><p>In this special bundle, Tom Gordon condenses his extensive gardening experience and shows you how to make the most of your indoor space to grow useful plants as well as stretch out the growing season of your favorite fruits, herbs, and veggies using a greenhouse.</p><p><strong>This bundle has all the information you need to grow plants indoors and in greenhouses. It contains the following books:</strong></p><ol><li>Indoor Gardening</li><li>Greenhouse Gardening</li></ol><p><strong>In <em>Indoor Gardening</em>, you''re going to learn:</strong></p><ul><li>How to work with the space available in your home and pick the right spots for your lush indoor garden</li><li>A crash guide to plant lighting for optimal growth, from positioning your plants to receive maximum sunshine to artificial lighting</li><li>How to choose the perfect containers or pots for the plant you want in your garden, depending on your gardening needs</li><li>Steps to help you choose the perfect gardening soil for your first or next indoor garden project</li><li>How to make your own excellent homemade gardening soil if you''re up for the challenge</li><li>...and lots more!</li></ul><p><strong>Finally, here''s what you''re going to discover in <em>Greenhouse Gardening</em>:</strong></p><ul><li>4 important factors to consider before getting started cultivating in a greenhouse</li><li>7 surefire tips to help you select the perfect site for your greenhouse</li><li>The ultimate crash guide to greenhouses and how to select the perfect one for your needs and budget</li><li>How to effectively control temperature and ambient conditions in a greenhouse</li><li>7 proven ways to keep a greenhouse warm even without electricity</li><li>Step-by-step instructions to help you cultivate succulent fruits, leafy green vegetables and herbs in a greenhouse</li><li>...and loads more!</li></ul><p>Ideal for new gardeners and experienced green thumbs alike, this special bundle has all the techniques, tactics and strategies you need to improve your repertoire of gardening skills and grow your favorite plants all year long.</p><h4>Scroll to the top of the page and click the "Buy Now" button to get started today!</h4>

With the latest title in this bestselling series, discover more than 100 ideas from the RHS to help you become an eco-friendly gardener.