Japanese Gardens Styles and Motifs by Katsuhiko Mizuno, softback, spiral bound, published by Japan Publications. ISBN 978-4-88996-183-6, price 1.99 GBP or 12.95 US dollars from www.jpbooks.co.uk
A neat way to learn about all the essential elements of the Japanese Garden. If you love Japanese garden style, this book includes all you need to know. Each item [...]
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Japanese Gardens Styles and Motifs
Vegetables Good Housekeeping
Good Housekeeping Easy to Grow Vegetables, softback published by Collins and Brown. ISBN 978-1-84340-538-2, price 5.99 from www.anovabooks.com
Like its counterpart, it’s on the old-fashioned side, but of the two books, this is the better one. Basic information on growing easy vegetables. My advice would be to spend a little more and get some in-depth knowledge.
Pots and Containers from Good Housekeeping
Good Housekeeping Easy to Grow Pots and Containers, softback published by Collins & Brown. ISBN 978-1-84340-541-2, price 5.99 from www.anovabooks.com
I used to buy Good Housekeeping magazine 20 years ago and it’s not moved on from then. In fact if the publishing date had said 1985, I would have believed it. If you want to know [...]
The Great Edwardian Gardens of Harold Peto by Robin Whaley
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 [...]
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 [...]