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	1001 Gardens You Must See Before You Die (Paperback) by Rae Spencer-Jones (Editor) "1001 Gardens" is an extraordinary showcase of the best examples of man's artistic taming of nature from the world's most outstanding landscape gardeners. From the famous gardens of the Moorish Alhambra to hidden gems, such as the Leichtag family's Healing Garden, created for patients at the San Diego Children's Hospital, this lavishly illustrated guide will delight both lovers of natural beauty and gardeners alike. Covering the entire globe, the guide presents the very best example of every gardening style, whether it is the inspirational European floral display of impressionist painter Claude Monet's garden at Giverny in France or the exuberant diversity of the lush tropical gardens of Bali. Everywhere, gardens speak of the intimate relationship between man and the environment. Worldwide and from person to person our conceptions of beauty may differ, but gardeners are united in their desire to create visions of heaven on earth, places that stimulate the imagination and restore the spirit. COVER PRICE £20.00 ISBN: 9781844034987 Price: £18.00


Alpine Plants: Ecology for Gardeners (Hardcover) by John E. G. Good (Author), David Millward (Author) This is a major book on the life of the alpine flower for gardeners and professionals, co-published with the Alpine Garden Society. The book covers the key aspects of the alpine flower relevant to those wishing to get the most of their plants in the garden by understanding them in the wild. Well illustrated throughout, the book covers: Introduction: with a working definition of the term 'alpine plant'; arctic and alpine ecosystems; survival, growth and development, including hazards, pests and diseases; climate: the effect of low temperatures, precipitation and drought tolerance with relevance for the gardener; the impact of snow cover; geology and soils; mineral nutrition: the essential mineral elements contained in soils; reproduction: development of the flower; various methods of pollination, attracting pollinators/facilitating a good seed set; seed dispersal and germination; vegetative propagation; impact of global climate change and dealing with changes and rainfall pattern disruptions in lowland gardens; and, factors influencing the origin and present distribution of arctic and alpine plants. COVER PRICE £25.00 ISBN: 9780713490176 Price: £22.50


	Best Shade Plants ("Amateur Gardening" Guide) (Paperback) by Stefan T. Buczacki (Author), Amateur Gardening (Author) Each title in the "Best" series gives advice on the selected plants to ensure gardening success. Every aspect of the plant's life is covered, from propagation and care, through to pruning and problem solving.COVER PRICE £4.99 ISBN: 9780600577348 Price: £2.99


The Book of Plans for Small Gardens: More Than 140 Ready-made Schemes to Help You Transform Small Spaces (Hardcover) by Andrew (ed) Wilson (Author) As good design is the key to a successful garden, this book has collected together some of the best of today' s structural garden plans, providing practical solutions for smaller gardens in both town and country. After an introduction that gives specific advise on the advantages and restrictions of designing a garden for a smaller space and how problems can be resolved, the book features some 150 structural garden plans divided into thematic chapters. The plans include those for problem sites, such as small, narrow, shaded or sloping gardens, as well as key garden features such as steps, decking, boundaries, water features, lighting, and ornaments, together with key planting. COVER PRICE £25.00 ISBN: 9781845332068 Price: £22.50


	The Chilling Stars: A New Theory of Climate Change (Paperback) by Henrik Svensmark (Author), Nigel Calder (Author) Scientists agree that over the last century the earth has become warmer. But do we really know why this has happened? A deftly written and enjoyable read, "The Chilling Stars" outlines a brilliant, daring and undoubtedly controversial new theory that will provoke fresh thinking about global warming. As prize-winning science writer, Nigel Calder and climate physicist Henrik Svensmark explain, an interplay of the clouds, the Sun and cosmic rays - sub-atomic particles from exploded stars - seems to have more effect on the climate than manmade carbon dioxide. This conclusion stems from Svensmark's research at the Danish National Space Center which has recently shown that cosmic rays play an unsuspected role in making our everyday clouds. And during the last 100 years cosmic rays became scarcer because unusually vigorous action by the Sun batted many of them away. Fewer cosmic rays meant fewer clouds and a warmer world. The theory, simply put here but explained in fascinating detail in the book, emerges at a time of intense public and political concern about climate change. Motivated only by their concern that science must be trustworthy, Svensmark and Calder invite their readers to put aside their preconceptions about manmade global warming and look afresh at the role of Nature in this hottest of world issues. COVER PRICE £9.99 ISBN: 9781840468151 Price: £8.99


Complete British Trees (Paperback) by Paul Sterry (Author) An essential guide to every species of tree found in the British Isles - outside of arboretums This easy-to-use guide covers the 360 species of tree that are found in Britain & Ireland. Each species is covered in detail with information on how to identify, whether from a leaf, twig, bark or whole tree, plus extra information on where the tree grows (including a map), how high they grow, what uses it is put to and history. Every species is also comprehensively illustrated with photographs of every useful feature - bark, leaf, seed, flower, twig and whole tree. Sample identification section: Silver Birch Betula pendula (Betulaceae) height to 26m A slender, fast-growing deciduous tree with a narrow, tapering crown when young and growing vigorously. Older trees acquire a weeping habit, especially if growing in an open, uncrowded situation. ISBN: 9780007211777 Price: £14.99


	Container Gardening: Expert Advice on Growing in Pots, Tubs, Baskets and Troughs (Readers Digest) (Hardcover) Add colour and fragrance to patios, doorsteps, windowsills, balconies and more with fabulous flowering displays in containers. Ring the changes with the seasons and make the most of this most flexible way of gardening - just move a pot into the shadows once its display is past its prime. Whether you yearn for glorious blooms outside your window all summer long or wish you could grow your own vegetables in a tiny courtyard, you can - with containers. Nowhere is out of bounds for growing. COVER PRICE £9.99 ISBN: 9780276442063 Price: £8.99


Courtyard Gardens: Imaginative Ideas for Outdoor Living (Paperback) by Toby Musgrave (Author) This work includes ingenious solutions for creating small, secluded gardens for outdoor living; gives blueprints for designing, building and decorating a courtyard including barbecues, water features & decking; shows how to bring a courtyard alive with detailed planting blueprints; and is written by an eminent and best selling author. "Courtyard Gardens" is packed with imaginative ideas for creating small, secluded gardens for outdoor living. Whether you are starting with a new plot or transforming an existing garden into a private haven, this books offers a wealth of design and planting solutions. This book features 18 three dimensional plans for classic garden styles that can be adopted for all different sizes and uses, from the classical garden through renaissance courtyards and Mediterranean styles to classical Japanese gardens. The book contains hundreds of ideas for wall. Screens, floors, water features and lighting as well as a directory to plants give guidance on the best type of plants for different types of garden. COVER PRICE £12.99 ISBN: 9781903221747 Price: £11.69


	Crops in Pots: 50 Great Container Projects Using Vegetables, Fruit and Herbs (Hardcover) by Bob Purnell (Author) Nothing beats the taste of home grown fruit and vegetables! Even if you only have a tiny patio, balcony or just a windowsill, you can still grow a bountiful crop. Enjoy the simple pleasure of nurturing plants and reap the rewards of your harvest with simple and delicious recipe ideas. The 40 original and beautiful projects for containers in 'Crops in Pots' are great to look at and will be a constant source of fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs throughout the summer months. With easy-to-follow planting plans, detailed plant profiles, easy-care symbols and delicious recipe suggestions, anyone can grow fruit and vegetables, regardless of how much space they have. From apples and onions to strawberries and mint, the choice is endless! COVER PRICE £14.99 ISBN: 9780600615514 Price: £13.49


Food for Free (Collins Natural History) (Paperback) by Richard Mabey (Author) A complete guide to help you safely identify edible species that grow around us, together with detailed artworks, field identification notes and recipes. First published in 1972, this updated edition of Richard Mabey's cult bestseller has been revised to reflect the ever-increasing eco-awareness and popular interest in finding different, and more natural, sources of food. Each of the 240 types of fruit, nut, flower, seaweed, fungi and shellfish featured has its own identification field notes and artwork. Understand and learn about the fascinating edible species that you may come across and, with the help of the numerous recipes also included, find out the best way to pick and enjoy them. Beautifully illustrated and written, 'Food for Free' will inspire you to take more notice of the natural harvest that surrounds us, learn how to make use of it and conserve it for future generations. Price: £12.99


	Fruit and Vegetable Gardening (Readers Digest) (Hardcover) Whether you have an allotment or just a patch in the corner of your garden, growing your own fruit and vegetables is rewarding and fun. Reap the benefits of harvesting your own seasonal produce - safe in the knowledge that it has been grown naturally and without the excessive use of chemicals. Gain expert advice on protecting your crops from pests and diseases and on treating them effectively and promptly when problems do occur. From hearty root vegetables and tubers to prize marrows, bumper pumpkins, fresh and crunchy peas and beans, and delicate soft berries - gardening has never tasted so good.COVER PRICE £9.99 ISBN: 9780276442056 Price: £8.99


Garden Design Bible (Paperback) by Tim Newbury (Author) If you would like to avoid the expense of a garden designer yet still achieve an original and beautiful outdoor space, this book will show you how. With 40 fabulous garden designs to copy - or mix and match different elements to suit your own particular space - create the ideal garden with the minimum of fuss, time and effort. Designs range from 'The Scented Garden' and 'Rural Retreat' to the more contemporary 'Turning Japanese' or 'Simply Minimalist', and each contain expert tips and step-by-step projects. And with every type of space covered, from an urban rooftop to a cottage garden, there is something here for everyone. ISBN: 9780600615415 Price: £12.99


	Garden Detectives' Handbook (Spiral-bound) by Belinda Gallaher (Editor) An ideal resource to help children understand the world around them, the Garden Detectives' Handbook will encourage them to explore nature in their own garden. Fifty species are included, from trees to birds, and insects to butterflies.Each fact-file provides vital identification tips accompanied by detailed illustrations, all to help them record and understand ‘nature’s calendar’. Fifty fact-files plus illustrations An easy-identification poster Stickers for every species A fun quiz to test your knowledge ISBN: 9781842368466 Price: £4.99


RHS Garden Finder (Rhs Garden Finder (Royal Horticultural Society)) (Paperback) by Charles Quest-Ritson (Author) In full colour for the first time, "The RHS Garden Finder 2007-2008" is the leading, fully updated "RHS" guide to gardens in the UK. Telling you where to enjoy plants growing in more than 1,000 gardens - including 150 of the top nurseries and demonstration gardens - that are open to the public. The book is especially useful now that the Royal Horticultural Society brings free access for its members to more than 100 gardens up and down the UK. The gardens are listed A-Z by country or region and details include: a brief description of each garden outlining highlights and key features; full contact details, opening times, admission and coded facilities for each garden; brief directions to each garden plus comprehensive regional maps at the back, and an A-Z listings of plants to help you choose the gardens with the best displays. ISBN: 9781845250416 Price: £14.99


	The Garden Healer: Natural Remedies from Flowers, Herbs and Trees (Paperback) by Helen Farmer-Knowles (Author) Until recently botany and medicine were two sides of the same coin and records of plants being used to treat ailments go back thousands of years to ancient Egypt, China and India. Today's demanding pace means that the benefits of nature for healing are often forgotten. "The Garden Healer" will teach you how to use the contents of your own garden for healing. Including instructions on choosing and using botanical ingredients safely, creating your own healing space and how to make recipes to cure basic ailments, this book will help you to re-establish your connection with nature. ISBN: 9781856752794 Price: £12.99


Garden Spaces: Simple Solutions for Planning and Design (Paperback) by George Carter (Author), Marianne Majerus (Photographer) This is a practical book divided into thematic chapters. The first chapter looks at the basic garden plan and how space can be used in different shaped or sized gardens. The following chapters look at ways of enlivening, or disguising unpleasant aspects of a gardens perimeters; how to make the most of both light and shade; the best ground surface substitutes for grass and paving; and ideas taken from stage designs to create theatrical effects in a garden, as well as how to rearrange space for a garden party. ISBN: 9781845333072 Price: £14.99


	GM Foods (Your Environment) (Paperback) by Jen Green (Author) This series looks at environmental issues that affect our world today. It is an ideal support for classroom teaching as well as being brilliant reference books for the home. It is designed with educational consultants to support the National Curriculum and the National Literacy Strategy. COVER PRICE £6.99 ISBN: 9780749675295 Price: £6.29


The Good Gardens Guide 2007 (Paperback) by Peter King (Author), Peter King; Katherine Lambert (Editor) The "Good Gardens Guide" is the essential independent reference book for all garden visitors and enthusiasts. Updated every year, it selects only gardens of real merit, vividly describing their main characteristics and special qualities. This year, the "Guide" is undergoing a major redesign. Published in association with "Saga" magazine, it will contain detailed articles on 600 of the best gardens in the country, plus 500 shorter entries. For the first time, the "Guide" will feature full colour photography throughout, making it as attractive as it is useful. COVER PRICE £14.99 ISBN: 9780711226975 Price: £13.49


	A Handful of Earth: A Year of Healing and Growing (Hardcover) by Barney Bardsley (Author) When Barney Bardsley's husband was diagnosed with cancer he was thirty-six, and their daughter just one. The family was too young for sell-by dates - there was too much to live for. And so they did. But when he finally died, Barney felt alone and exhausted. Their savings had all gone and now she must support their child single-handedly. She would just have to take life one day at a time. She took to tending her small, scruffy allotment. Fresh air, wildlife, exercise, nature's cycles of growth and decay - she found solace in it all. This is the diary of her year in the garden. It begins with January's brisk walks, nourishing soups,and dreams of spring. In May comes a messy abundance of bluebells, tadpoles, and honeybees. In summer the sunflowers shout. And in autumn a harvest of blackberries, beans and squash. The garden's meditative atmosphere also provokes deeper musings. Barney recounts the myths and emotions associated with particular plants; she paints memories of childhood; she evokes the changes of mood as the seasons shift. Above all, she charts how her own life is slowly restored, under the garden's healing influence. ISBN: 9780719596001 Price: £14.99


How Does Your Garden Grow?: Understand Your Plants and Get the Best Out of Your Garden (Hardcover) by Chris Beardshaw (Author) Grow into a better gardener, whatever your level of expertise. Ever wondered why some plants favour light and others shade? Or how pollination works, or why soil is so important? From cutting and grafting to fending off bugs and pests, Chris Beardshaw, BBC TV's "Flying Gardener" and two-times Gold Medal winner at the "Chelsea Flower Show", explains how understanding nature will make you a better gardener. Discover how gardening folklore, handed down through the generations can be applied to your plot. Once you know what plants need to thrive it's easy to create a garden to be proud of. ISBN: 9781405316675 Price: £20.00


	How to Plant Your Allotment (Hardcover) by Caroline Foley (Author) Allotment gardening now has an established following, proving that there are still large numbers of people who want to grow their own organic fruit and vegetables. One of the most important aspects of gardening on an allotment is working out what to put where, and this needs to be considered right from the start. "How to Plant Your Allotment" is an essential reference guide for any budding allotmenteer and is packed with information on getting the best from your plot, including charts, plant lists, diagrams and planting plans. Chapter One covers the history and background of allotments and will help you choose a site. Chapter Two is about assessing the main considerations such as aspect, wind, slope, soil and weeds and gives useful guidance on improving your situation, from creating windbreaks to composting your soil and explains how to make an allotment plan, with useful checklists and tips to help you decide what is best for you. Chapter Three gives useful guidance on what plants grow best where, covering fruit, herbs, flowers and green manures, as well as vegetables. Chapter Four is about using clever tricks to maximize your space, from companion planting to intercropping. Chapter Five includes 16 full-colour allotment plans, including a plan for a family of four, a gourmet vegetable plot and an exotic vegetable plot. Finally, Chapter Six provides a glossary of gardening techniques, from sowing seed to protecting your crops. Packed full of information and with useful tips throughout, this book is essential reading for every allotment gardener. ISBN: 9781845376161 Price: £9.99


I Wonder Why Pine Trees Have Needles: And Other Questions About Forests (I Wonder Why) (Paperback) by Jackie Gaff (Author) This is a highly popular and long-running series that explores the questions that young readers ask about the world around them in an unrivalled child-friendly style. The conversational format is perfect for delivering solid information in a natural, amusing and imaginative way. "I Wonder Why Pine Trees Have Needles" answers questions about forests and woodlands around the world. Readers will meet forest animals such as hummingbirds, spider monkeys, woodpeckers and koalas, and also discover why forests help us to breathe and how forests can be saved from danger. ISBN: 9780753414477 Price: £2.99


	Mediterranean Wildflowers (Pocket Nature) (Hardcover) by Neil Fletcher (Author) Want to know your Red Helleborine from your Pyramidal Orchid and your Sun Spurge from your Tree Spurge? This pocket-sized manual lists over 320 species of wild flowers in the Western Mediterranean. In-situ photographs and no nonsense notes will help you identify wild flowers in the field quickly and accurately. Maps show you what to find and where, and species are categorised so you can plan your spotting and make the most of your surroundings whether you are on a holiday browse or serious quest. It is an ideal guide for all the family. ISBN: 9781405318136 Price: £9.99


My Life on a Hillside Allotment (Hardcover) by Terry Walton (Author) Terry Walton has kept an allotment for over 50 years - man and boy - in the Rhondda valley in South Wales. He started when he was 4, helping on his dad's plot on the side of the mountain, when he was sent to cut bracken and collect sheep manure by the bucketful to feed the rows of vegetables. By the time he was 11 he had his own plot - the youngest ever to do so - and while still in his teens established an allotment empire to grow the vegetables and flowers he sold to local customers. The proceeds paid for his first car, a canary yellow Ford Popular, when he was just 17. Set against the changing social scene in Wales - as the traditional culture of coal mining, heavy engineering and poverty gave way to a greener landscape and more affluent community - this is the story of a man with a great passion in life. His allotment has been the centre of his universe. From the first time he opened his eyes in a nursing home the other side of the allotment fence to his current role as media personality on radio, tv and in the press, Terry's tale unfolds in fascinating detail. He lovingly documents the changes over the years, the characters he meets and his own hearfelt conversion to organic gardening methods. This fascinating memoir also includes anecdotes, topical tips and family recipes plus delightful line drawings, which will make it the perfect gift for gardeners and allotmenteers. ISBN: 9780593057247 Price: £12.99


	Organic Gardening Basics: 5 Easy Steps to Growing Organically (Pyramid Paperbacks) (Paperback) by Bob Flowerdew (Author) Do you want to enjoy home-grown vegetables and fruit that are free of chemicals? Would you like to create a natural garden teeming with wildlife? Learn how to achieve both, whilst protecting the environment, in five easy steps with this practical and handy guide. Packed with information, checklists, step-by-step instructions and at-a-glance tables, in "Organic Gardening Basics", you will find expert advice on everything from basil to Brussels sprouts and plums to pansies from one of Britain's leading organic gardeners. COVER PRICE £5.99 ISBN: 9780600615873 Price: £5.40


The Elements of Organic Gardening: Highgrove - Clarence House - Birkhall (Hardcover) by Wales (Author), Stephanie Donaldson (Author) In THE GARDEN AT HIGHGROVE, HRH The Prince of Wales gave an overview of how the garden had developed over 20 years. In this more practical book he describes the organic practices that have turned Highgrove into one of the finest gardens in the country. The same organic principles are also employed at Clarence House and Birkhall, each with their quite different conditions and problems. Birkhall, photographed for the first time, has an extensive cutting garden used by the Duchess of Cornwall for the flower arrangements with which she fills the house. THE ELEMENTS OF ORGANIC GARDENING covers compost, healthy soil and propagation, plant combinations and rotations, and how to deal with pests the organic way. There is a calendar describing what is done at Highgrove throughout the year, all beautifully photographed by Andrew Lawson. COVER PRICE £20.00 ISBN: 9780297844167 Price: £18.00


	Palms and Cycads (Hardcover) by David Squire (Author) With their distinctive fronds and straight trunks, palms make a bold statement, while cycads are regarded by many as the dinosaurs of the plant world. As well as being economically useful in many tropical countries, palms and cycads add an exotic appeal that looks good in almost any setting. There is a wide range of species to choose from - whether you are looking to add a tropical accent to your garden or want to invest in an easy-care houseplant. "Palms and Cycads" provides comprehensive information on care and cultivation, as well as sound advice on determining the perfect location for the plant you have chosen. In detailed A-Z style, the book profiles 99 palm and 17 cycad species that are suited to a variety of climates and soil types. A special section also provides guidance on matching palm species to indoor and outdoor settings, and features further brief entries on 85 palm and 18 cycad species. Altogether, the book covers a total of 220 palm and cycad species, making it an extremely useful source book for gardeners and landscapers all over the world. ISBN: 9781845372989 Price: £17.99


Pest and Weed Expert (Paperback) by D.G. Hessayon (Author) In any garden, and with any gardener, something is bound to go wrong - it's just not possible to keep pests, weeds, disorders and diseases away from your garden! "The Weed & Pest Expert" will help the gardener to identify the problem and to show whether preventative measures and treatments are necessary. From lawn weeds to pet problems, water shortages to fungi, "The Weed & Pest Expert" gives you all the information you need to keep your garden healthy, all in the renowned, easy-to-follow Expert style. COVER PRICE £7.99 ISBN: 9780903505628 Price: £5.99


	RHS Pests and Diseases (Rhs) (Paperback) by Pippa Greenwood (Author), Andrew Halstead (Author) Tackle pests and diseases fast with this handy gardener's guide. Learn to identify, treat and prevent plant problems with the help of the experts at the RHS. A detailed A-Z plant listing explains common plant problems so you know what to look out for in your garden. Explore more than 300 close-up photos showing symptoms and causes of ailments, helping you to identify and treat problems fast. It includes suggestions for organic, biological and chemical controls to keep you one step ahead of pests and diseases. It helps you keep your plants in perfect condition all year round. ISBN: 9781405319690 Price: £14.99


RHS Plant Finder 2007-2008 (Rhs) (Paperback) "The ultimate guide to plants and where to find them" - "BBC Gardeners World". Find the right plants for your garden with the help of Britain's No.1 gardening annual from the experts at the RHS. Whatever you are looking for you'll find it: with over 4,000 new entries you can browse through more than 73,000 plants. It includes handy contact details with maps for over 750 nurseries that help you locate your plants and buy them. Plus, having the correct botanical names ensures you find the right plant every time. Therefore you spend more time gardening and less time searching with "RHS Plantfinder". ISBN: 9781405320658 Price: £14.99


	The Plant Propagator's Bible (Readers Digest) (Hardcover) by Miranda Smith (Author) Easily propagate any plant in your garden, greenhouse, or conservatory. This comprehensive guide explains techniques for cultivating new plants from seed, cuttings, budding, and grafting. Each method is demonstrated for different types of plant using detailed step-by-step illustrations and annotated photographs, with invaluable advice on how to create the perfect growing conditions for your new plants. The book also includes information on essential tools and equipment, trouble-shooting, and specialist tips for commercial growers. In addition, an A-Z directory of over 1000 species provides tailor-made recipes for propagating a huge range of aquatics, ornamental plants, houseplants, shrubs, trees, vegetables, and wildflowers. ISBN: 9780276442070 Price: £19.99


Planting with Trees (Hillier Gardener's Guide) (Paperback) by Andrew McIndoe (Author), Rosalind McIndoe (Author) This book approaches the subject from three user-friendly angles: which trees are best for foliage and colour; what each offers at different times of year; and which do best in differing situations, whether it be sunshine or shade; dry or damp; acid or alkaline. It shows you what to plant with, around and through your trees for maximum impact, colour and variety all year and addresses the needs and concerns of the majority of gardeners, who have room for only one or two trees in their garden - there are trees suitable for the smallest garden, and even pots on patios and roof gardens. It helps you to make the right decision based on the expertise of the Hillier company, the UK's leading grower of trees and shrubs. COVER PRICE £14.99 ISBN: 9780715323052 Price: £13.49


	"Springwatch" and "Autumnwatch": Accompanies the BBC 2 TV Series (Hardcover) by Bill Oddie (Author), Kate Humble (Author), Simon King (Author) The perfect wildlife companion - everything you need to know about the countryside and the award-winning BBC TV show BBC TV's Springwatch is one of the most watched programmes on BBC2. Springwatch by Bill Oddie, Kate Humble and Simon King brings together the three presenters who take you behind the scenes of Springwatch: introducing you to the real stars of their TV show - the wildlife you can find in Britain. Bill, Kate and Simon take you on your own personal tour of the British countryside and introduce the places and animals that have made the series such a fascinating introduction to the countryside. Bill and Kate concentrate on the Devon Farm, from where the main series is transmitted, while Simon takes you to the wildlife spots around Britain that he has visited in all the Springwatch and Autumnwatch programmes. You will be introduced to all the plants, animals and birds that you have seen over the last three years, plus a few you will see in the future: otters, kingfishers, orchids, trees, sea birds, barn owls - every wildife star is featured. As well as giving their personal memories of each star, Bill, Kate and Simon have also enlisted the help of the wildlife people who have helped them with the programmes to give you fascinating minibiographies of these species, allowing you to understand why they do what they do. We also go behind the scenes to see how the programme is put together - with details on the special tricks that they use to bring live wildlife to the TV - as well as Simon's special tips on how to get close to the some of Britain's more elusive animals. The combination of Bill, Kate and Simon and the wildlife of Britain has been an enormous success on TV. This book adds to this unique recipe with even more background info and behind the scenes stories to bring you the wildlife book of the year. ISBN: 9780007247066 Price: £17.99


Sticky Wicket: Gardening in Tune with Nature (Paperback) by Pam Lewis (Author) Increasing numbers of gardeners wish to modify their gardening habits to benefit the local wildlife. "Sticky Wicket: Gardening in Tune with Nature" shows how this can be done. Pam Lewis' initial plan for Sticky Wicket, her garden in Dorset, was to take a painterly approach to combining colours in the flower borders. But, as the years passed, she realized that what she really wanted was to strike a balance between her desire for a beautiful garden and the needs of the insects, birds and small mammals that shared it with her. Pam's garden is now that rare treat: a feast for the eye and one for the local wildlife, too. This book, an account of the process, is both sharply observed and full of valuable information for those who want to learn from her experiences. Those interested in wildflower meadows will enjoy Pam's first book, "Making Wildflower Meadows", about the five different meadows at Sticky Wicket.COVER PRICE £16.99 ISBN: 9780711227590 Price: £15.29


	Gardeners' Question Time: Techniques and Tips for Gardeners (Hardcover) by Matthew Biggs (Author), John Cushnie (Author), Bob Flowerdew (Author), Anne Swithinbank (Author) GQT Gardening Techniques brings together the wisdom - and wit - of four of the Gardeners' Question Time panellists, providing novice gardeners and experienced amateurs alike with advice on everything from planting to pruning, from building a pond to lining a hanging basket. With copious experience of listening to gardeners' questions, the panellists anticipate every necessity of the gardening calendar and every stage in the process of reaching your garden's full potential. Encouraging you to clear sites for ponds and raised beds, propagate from seed, grow hothouse exotica, rejuvenate plants with pruning, protect against infestation and much, much more, this store of professional tips and techniques will make you an expert in no time. Throughout the book, the voices of the authors can be clearly heard, making this not only a valuable reference, but a personal, often opinionated conversation with some of Britain's favourite gardeners. COVER PRICE £25.00 ISBN: 9781856267984 Price: £12.99


What's Wrong with My Plant?: Expert Information at Your Fingertips (Pyramid Paperbacks) (Paperback) by Steven Bradley (Author) Are your plants eaten by pests? Are they under attack from disease? Whatever the problem, from sugs and bugs to moulds, rots and wilts, this book will come to your rescue. With the aid of a fully illustrated directory of over 130 international pests, diseases and problems, you will be able to diagnose what is attacking your plants and learn how to deal with it quickly and effectively, even if you don't know what the plant is. Both chemical and organic methods are covered, and the ailments are organized according to how common they are for quick and easy reference. This book contains all you need to know to care for your trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, fruit, vegetables and even houseplants! ISBN: 9780600614661 Price: £6.99


	Weather (Eyeknow) (Hardcover) Discovery starts with a single word - weather. Wind or rain, sun or snow, the weather is always changing, but why? Where does it come from? What is a hurricane? And where is the wettest place in the world? COVER PRICE £4.99 ISBN: 9781405318334 Price: £4.49


A Year in Christine's Garden (Hardcover) by Christine Walkden (Author) "A Year in Christine's Garden" is the utterly down-to-earth account of one woman's passion for plants. Recounting stories from her hectic life in horticulture, Christine Walkden's diary is a heartwarming account of octogenarian neighbours, living with a film crew and helping friends with their gardening needs. Reflecting all the charm of her BBC2 television series, Christine's narrative paints a picture of the day-to-day beauty that surrounds her. She likes being outside, she likes walking her dog Tara, she likes watching the light change and she enjoys those little moments when everything seems right in the world. With irrepressible enthusiasm, she interweaves tips and advice to prove that the best gardens are approachable and achievable. Forget fashion, forget trends - Christine's garden is about no-nonsense planting and growing what you enjoy. As the year progresses, this warm, but frank diary brings to life all the moments of pride, excitement, relaxation and laugh-out-loud fun that make Christine's garden a haven of contentment. ISBN: 9780563539049 Price: £16.99


	Your Allotment: The Down-to-Earth Guide to Plot Paradise (Paperback) by Gregg Wallace (Foreword), Clare Foster (Author) Allotments are fashionable again. With a different food scare popping up in the press almost every week, people are taking control of what they eat and deciding to grow their own organic fruit and vegetables - and what better place to do this than the allotment? Allotments now attract people of all ages and backgrounds - all of whom want to grow their own delicious and nutritious produce at virtually no cost at all. And despite many people's preconceptions, it isn't difficult to do. With a bit of pre-planning and preparation, you can be harvesting your own crops within a few months of starting out, and eating the fruits of your labour from late spring to autumn. This book contains all the practical information you'll need - from preparing the plot and dealing with weeds, to planting out and rotating your crops. There is detailed advice on the fantastic range of vegetables, fruit and herbs you might like to grow, as well as how to protect your plants, pruning and harvesting. A handy seasonal checklist provides instant advice on key tasks for each month and tips for year-round productivity. Accessible text, inspiring photography and helpful planting plans make "The Allotment Book" a must for anyone wanting to get the most out of their plot. COVER PRICE £12.99 ISBN: 9781844035601 Price: £11.69

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