A short history of British Gardens -- Stowe: Lord Cobham's Georgian arcadia -- Biddulph Grange: James Bateman's Victorian world garden -- Nymans: The Messels' Edwardian rural retreat -- Great Dixter: Christopher Lloyds' provocative paradise.
"As Seen on the BBC. British Gardens in Time takes four iconic gardens, each a product of its age, and provides a fascinating window into the creators and events that shaped them. The stories of their creation include obsession, escape, social ambition, political intrigue, heart…
Particularly suited for beginners, or those with poor soil, Mel Bartholomew's guide to effective gardening explains how to get huge yields from a small space.
Particularly suited for beginners, or those with poor soil, Mel Bartholomew's guide to effective gardening explains how to get huge yields from a small space.
"Brazzaville Charms is a portrait of a country long ignored by the rest of the world. This first person account tells the story of militiamen who are led by a dreadlocked reincarnation of Christ, of exorcisms and sorcery, of pygmies who are owned by their masters, of timber comp…
Kew Garden's beautiful, practical and contemporary guide to growing trees for gardeners of all levels.
"The so-called "Book Towns" of the world are dedicated havens of literature, and the ultimate dream of book lovers everywhere. Book Towns takes readers on a richly illustrated tour of the 40 semi-officially recognized literary towns around the world and outlines the history and …