| Author: | Jackie Bennett |
| Category: |
Gardening |
Great things happen in gardens. No one can doubt the importance of the garden in Roald Dahl's life as it was here where he worked, and here that he created James and the Giant Peach. And where would Jane Austen have been if she had ... read more
| Author: | Brian P. Martin |
| Category: |
Gardening |
Now in its Third Edition, The Great Shoots continues to be unique in the history of sporting literature: the first and only book to ever embark on a comprehensive survey of the game-shooting scene, both as it was and as it stands t... read more
| Author: | Emanuele Coccia |
| Category: |
Gardening |
We barely talk about them and seldom know their names. Philosophy has always overlooked them; even biology considers them as mere decoration on the tree of life. And yet plants give life to the Earth: they produce the atmosphere that surrounds us... read more
| Author: | Margery Fish |
| Category: |
Gardening |
In this classic 1960s gardening book, Margery Fish's advice and enthusiasm for horticulture has stood the test of time and remains a go-to book for green-thumbed gardeners today. She guides the reader through techniques for creating and maintaining a cottage garden with hu... read more
| Author: | Nathalie Chahine |
| Category: |
Gardening |
How does the daisy express love? What did the heliotrope mean in the time of ancient Greece? Why do Christians associate the holly with Jesus? In Japan, what does the chrysanthemum embody? Why is the lily the representation of the Virgin Mary? How did the po... read more
| Author: | Art Wolfe (Photographer); Gregory McNamee; Daniel J. Hinkley (Foreword by); Wade Davis (Introduction by) |
| Category: |
Gardening |
Art Wolfe's immersive photos capture the wonder humans have felt about trees for millennia.
From the biblical Tree of Life to the Native American Tree of Peace, trees have played an archetypal role in human culture and spirituality since time immemorial. An integral part of a variety... read more
| Author: | Max Adams |
| Category: |
Gardening |
A passionate and informative celebration of trees and of man's ingenuity in exploiting their resources: the perfect gift for anyone who cares about the natural world. Trees are marvels of nature, still-standing giants of extraordinary longevity. In a beautifully w... read more
| Author: | Stefano Mancuso |
| Category: |
Gardening |
"Fascinating...full of optimism...this quick, accessible read will appeal to anyone with interest in how plants continue to surprise us." --Library Journal
Do plants have intelligence? Do... read more
| Author: | Max Adams |
| Category: |
Gardening |
A passionate and informative celebration of trees and of man's ingenuity in exploiting their resources: the perfect gift for anyone who cares about the natural worldTrees are marvels of nature, still-standing giants of extraordinary longevity. In a beautifully wri... read more
| Author: | Lynn Jenkins |
| Category: |
Gardening |
| Series: | Lessons of a LAC Ser. |
Perfect Petunias is a book especially for those little people who find it hard to make mistakes, designed to 'shape' perfectionistic tendencies towards being a little more self-accepting and flexible.
Loppy LAC is very worried about not doing his homework well enough. He is al... read more
| Author: | Claire Takacs |
| Category: |
Gardening |
In Australian Dreamscapes, Claire Takacs showcases the varied gardens found in the Australian landscape, from lush green oases to semi-arid settings. Claire profiles Australian gardens, gardeners and garden designers who are drawing on the international movement to... read more
