The Natural Garden Handbook by Caroline Foley, hardback published by New Holland Publishers. ISBN 978-1-84773-434-1, price 12.99 from www.newhollandpublishers.com
Subtitled ‘Creating The Perfect Environment For Local Plants and wildlife in a Biodiverse Garden’, yes, this is all about self-sustaining. Find out how to encourage wildlife into your garden. Discover how to green your shed roof or make a bird box. Learn about woodlands and hedges, water and stone, all the components of a natural garden. Create a meadow. This book includes a comprehensive list of natural flora including advice on trees so that you can grow the right plants for your area. There is also a delightful sections on native birds, see how many you can encourage into your garden. Gardens these days are in danger of becoming concrete jungles with gas guzzling patio heaters. Take the steps to biodiversity in this book and get closer to nature by giving something back to the environment.