How to Create Succulent art By PENNY SWIFT The vast array of succulents that grow in open gardens and pots provide an incredible opportunity for living art. So, if you’re looking to create something special for your patio or a sunny indoor area in your house, this idea might appeal to you. But where do […]
How to Look After Houseplants All Pictures by Janek Szymanowski © Living with houseplants can be an enriching experience even for the novice gardener. A gloriously red amaryllis set against drifting snowflakes outside the window, the sensuous fragrance of jasmine blossoms in a spring evening, or the feel of the gnarled trunk of a bonsai
A Selection of the Best Herbs Books Available Margaret Roberts’ A-Z Herbs This basic guide and quick reference includes both common herbs like parsley and thyme, as well as Margaret Roberts’ favourite plants such as bulbinella and roses. A systematic introduction to the world of herbs, it provides information about the basic culinary, medicinal and
A Selection of the Best Vegetable Growing Books Available The Vegetable Gardener’s Container Bible This is best-selling author Ed Smith’s complete guide to growing a bounty of vegetables in small spaces and without land. This is a completely updated and expanded edition of Incredible Vegetables from Self-Watering Containers , now including conventional containers of all
A Selection of the Best Bonsai Books Available Bonsai Basics A Comprehensive Guide to Care and Cultivation Written by Colin Lewis, this New Pyramid publication is tailored to meet the needs of the first time bonsai owner. Produced in the form of an extensive directory of every major bonsai type, it contains clear text and
