Gardening

by Lancaster, Roy / Roy Lancaster

An enjoyable and detailed account of this well-known author's many plant hunting journeys through China. The book provides a practical assessment of the plants which are of either ornamental merit or botanical interest to gardeners. China has a rich diversity of plant life and on one mountain alone, Lancaster found 50% more species than in the whole of the British Isles. Colour and black and white photographs, maps, 520pp. 2nd edition 2007

edited by Jonathan A Shaw / Bernard Goffinet

A comprehensive and up to date overview of the morphology, systematics, ecology and evolution of this fascinating group of plants. Includes revised classifications for the liverworts and mosses with illustrated contributions on morphology and current areas of active research such as development biology, molecular genetics and microevolution. Line diagrams, half-tones and tables. 584pp. 2nd edition 2008

by Shaw, A Jonathan / Goffinet, Bernard (eds)

A comprehensive and up to date overview of the morphology, systematics, ecology and evolution of this fascinating group of plants. Includes revised classifications for the liverworts and mosses with illustrated contributions on morphology and current areas of active research such as development biology, molecular genetics and microevolution. Line diagrams, half-tones and tables. 580pp. 2nd edition 2008

by Graham / Primavesi

Describes and illustrates 12 native and 8 introduced species plus 83 hybrids. The illustrations show fruiting twigs and details of stems, leaves and hips. The distribution maps cover the native species and selected hybrids and in most cases are the first maps ever published of these taxa in Britain. Line drawings, distribution maps, keys, 208pp. 1993

by Jenny Steel

As concern for our environment increases, gardeners are becoming ever more aware of the part that gardens can play in conservation. The average garden probably has 7 or 8 species of butterfly visiting each year, but with some thoughtful planting that number could go up to 20 or more. This book shows you what to grow and how to encourage them to breed. Colour photographs, 32pp. 2007 reprint

by Chris Packham

Explains the best ways to attract wildlife to gardens and encourage it to stay there. Written in a light hearted yet passionate and authoritative style, the guide challenges popular notions of 'weeds' and 'pests' and invites gardeners to think again about the choices they make. Colour photographs and illustrations, 144pp. Revised edition 2010

by Geoff Sample

Covers 40 of the most common and vocal garden birds. The CD includes over 60 minutes of digitally-recorded sound introduced by a voice-over giving a brief interpretation of the song or call. 32pp. 2000

This interactive CD ROM is a fast and practical search tool, with in-depth plant care advice. Know when and how to prune, which plants will grow in your garden and where they should be planted, plan an attractive garden with all year colour and interest and much more.

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by George Pilkington

Worm composting is becoming an increasingly important tool in the fight to elimate waste and reduce landfill. Includes chapters on how worms work, which worms to use, which bin is most suitable for your needs, the best uses for worm compost and much more fascinating information. Line drawings. 124pp. 2005

by Nicholas Hammond

These concise written accounts covering size, descriptions, voice, habitat, distribution and habits of a number of species of wildlife, insects and trees that can be found in gardens in Britain and the near Continent. Colour illustrations, 192pp. 2011

by Adlam, Elizabeth

The author traces the origins of present day English wild flowers. These include native plants surving the ice-ages, foreign introductions, hitch-hiking arrivals by transport, and those resulting from a change in agriculture. 16 colour and 34 b/w illustrations, 124pp. 1999

by Richard Mabey

The product of 5 years research, this long awaited book includes input from more than 100 national, regional and local societies associated with natural history, gardening, landscape and community affairs. It provides botanical details as well as food uses folklore and crafts and is a completely original and new approach. Colour photographs, 480pp. 1996