Buczacki, S. Collins Wildlife Gardener.
1st. Ed. Pub. Collins. 2007 pp.224, colour photographs throughout. 4to. New hardback in new dw. RRP £20.00.
This book debunks the myth that you need to grow a jungle to attract wildlife, and instead shows how to create suitable habitats without compromising on the aesthetics.
£12.00 [ref: 49920]

Cheers, G. Botanica: The Illustrated A-Z of over 10,000 Garden Plants and how to Cultivate Them.
Pub. H. F. Ullmann. 2013 pp.1020 with colour photographs throughout. Large 4to. New hardback. Out-of-print. Highly recommended. Latest edition.
More than 10,000 genera and species from A for Abelia to Z for Zygopetalum – are clearly presented. Richly illustrated with colour detail and large-format images, this botanical alphabet offers a wealth of information about starting, caring for, reproducing and propagating plants as well as their appearance and special qualities.
£40.00 [ref: 62419]

Clevely, A. The Allotment Book. A practical guide to creating and enjoying your own perfect plot.
1st. Ed. Pub. Collins. 2006 pp.224 with many fine photographs. 4to. New softback. RRP £12.99.
This is all you need to create a successful vegetable garden whether on an allotment or in your own garden. Recommended.
£12.00 [ref: 28998]

Cloake, J. & Strong, R. (Eds.). Artist’s Kew. An Exhibition of Contemporary Works.
1st. Ed. Pub. Kew. 2006 pp.96 with colour illus. throughout. 4to. New hardback in new dw. RRP £18.00.
A fascinating catalogue of an exhibition at the Royal Botanic Gardens. It explores the history of Kew and presents views of its grounds and buildings, in oils and watercolour, by 50 contemporary artists including Kurt Jackson, Steve Whitehead and Sir Peter Blake.
£14.50 [ref: 60482]

Dale, P. & Yen, B.C. Wordsworth’s Gardens and Flowers. The Spirit of Paradise.
1st. Ed. Pub. ACC Art Books 2018 pp.232 with colour illus. throughout. Small 4to. New hardback in new dw. RRP £30.00.
Wordsworth was as passionate about his gardens at Dove Cottage and Rydal Mount as he was about the untamed world that surrounded them. With contemporary horticultural illustrations throughout, this book traces his interest in the natural world to his childhood fondness for gardening, before examining the references to flowers in his verse.
£27.50 [ref: 60635]

d’Arnoux, Alexandra. (et al.). Gardens by the Sea.
1st. Ed. Pub. Thames & Hudson. 2002 pp.239 with many superb coloured photographs. 4to. New hardback with new dw. RRP £29.95.
The author visits the talented creators of the most glorious seaside gardens along the coasts of UK, Europe, Mediterranean and the United States.
£12.00 [ref: 49916]

Frowine, S.A. Fragrant Orchids. A Guide to Selecting, Growing, and Enjoying.
1st. Ed. Pub. Timber Press. 2005 pp.200 with colour photos. throughout. 8vo. New hardback in new dw.
Profiles 110 fragrant orchids, with information on cultivation techniques and notes on the plants fragrance and intensity. With six extensive lists featuring a further 350 orchids grouped by ease of culture, intensity of fragrance and season of bloom.
£30.00 [ref: 60956]

Gerritsen, M.E. &. Parsons, R. Masdevallias. Gems of the Orchid World.
1st. Ed. Pub. Timber Press. 2005 pp.299 with colour photos throughout plus line drawings. 4to. New hardback (with one tiny spot to top-edge) in new dw.
The first complete reference to these collectible orchids. An inspiring tribute to their beauty and a practical guide to their care, the book offers detailed advice on all aspects of culture. Includes chapters on propagating, showing, and registering masdevallias.
£38.00 [ref: 61655]

Hillier, J. Hillier. The Plants, the People, the Passion.
Pub. Hillier. 2014 pp.224 with b/w. and colour photographs throughout. 4to. New hardback.
An absorbing story of four generations of this horticultural family, from its roots among 18th-century agricultural labourers to its present-day position as one of the leading nurseries in Europe. This story of Hillier Nurseries reflects both family life and the firm’s survival through war and recession. It is an account of success and joy, failure and sadness.
£20.00 [ref: 46782]

Howells, J. Clematis : The Montanas. A Book for Gardeners.
1st. Ed. Pub. Garden Art Press. 2005 pp.216 with colour photos throughout. Small 4to. New hardback in new dw. RRP £12.95.
Montanas are the most popular of the Clematis family. Explains the history of each variety, their strengths and weaknesses, how to choose the right one for the right place and provides advice on cultivation and display.
£11.25 [ref: 60486]