The Great Edwardian Gardens of Harold Peto, hardback published by Aurum Press. ISBN 1-84513-235-1, price 40.00 from www.aurumpress.co.uk
From the archives of Country Life, reproduced in the same format, this book gives an insight into the work and creations of harold Peto. His gardens are spectacular and I am a great admirer. However, I would have [...]
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The Great Edwardian Gardens of Harold Peto by Robin Whaley
The Room Outside by David Stevens
The Room Outside by David Stevens, hardback published by Jacqui Small. ISBN 987-1-903221-90-7, price 20.00 from www.aurumpress.co.uk
David is an international garden designer whose work is known world-wide. His garden design is based on traditional methods with a contemporary design. There are few better in the industry. I have met David and he once commented favourably [...]
Botanic Gardens by Black Dog Publishing
Botanic Gardens – A Living History, hardback by Black Dog Publishing. ISBN 978-1-904772-72-9, price 39.95 from www.blackdogonline.com
I remember Stephen Anderton, one of my favourite British garden authors writing a piece on the future of Botanic Gardens some years ago, when the National Botanic Garden of Wales opened. Ever since then, I nurtured the idea of writing [...]
The Natural Garden Handbook by Caroline Foley
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 [...]
The Girl’s Guide to Growing Your Own
The Girl’s Guide to Growing Your Own by Alex Mitchell, softback published by New Holland. ISBN 978-1-84773-510-2, price 12.99 from www.newhollandpublishers.com
Subtitled ‘How to grow Fruit and vegetables without getting Your Hands Too Dirty’, seems and odd title for a gardening book lauding the pleasures of ‘growing your own’. Gardening without dirt – a good name [...]