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	Tim Newbury’s ‘Small Garden Design Bible’ might be just what you are looking for - to create a stylish garden.
	The Natural Gardener As we have come to expect from this author, Val Bourne's latest book is written in her usual enthusiastic and passionate style which cannot fail to infect the reader.

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General Gardening Reads

	Gardeners’ Question Time Plant Chooser Familiar voices from the famous BBC Radio 4 programme jump out at you from every page!
	'Garden Centres and Nurseries of Britain' is a new guide from Travel Publishing Ltd in conjunction with Country Living Magazine.
	'The Gardener's Wise Words & Country Ways'. Ruth Binney brings us a unique and captivating collection of collected wisdom, proverbs and superstitions.
	The Garden Handbook Horticulturist, Ian Cooke, offers invaluable advice whether you are new to gardening or an old hand.
	The Shed Book A very unusual book for all shed lovers.
	The Victorian Gardener A new book, The Victorian Gardener, by Anne Wilkinson, charts the emergence of popular gardening from the 1860s.....
	Good Gardens Guide & Gardening Week by Week New Daily Telegraph publications. Book review ....
	Reader's Digest Book of Houseplants Brimming with inspirational ideas and all the practical know-how you need to successfully grow plants indoors. Book review ...
	Secrets & Tips from Yesterday's Gardeners Just imagine having your very own expert from yesteryear, a gardener who could unlock generations of wisdom. Book review ...
	The Gardens of the Lake District by Tim Longville.
	In Unwins 'Book of Bulbs' author Andrew McIndoe offers lots of advice and inspiration for using them in an easily accessible and inspirational way.
	Climbers & Wall Plants If you enjoy growing climbers or a total beginner, this book will be an essential guide for you.....
	Orchids An introduction to the wonderful world of Orchids, by Michael Tibbs. A practical guide to the care and cultivation of these wonderful plants.
	Botanic Gardens If you enjoy visiting Botanic Gardens you will love the beautifully illustrated 'Botanic Gardens: A Living History'.
	The English Roses In his captivating book, 'The English Roses', David Austin takes us into his fascinating world as a rose breeder ....
	Chelsea - The Greatest Flower Show on Earth Have you ever wondered what it is like behind the scenes of the great Chelsea Flower Show? Book Review ...
	The visually stunning BBC television series - Around the World in 80 Gardens - is currently enthralling gardeners all over the country
	In A Unicorn's Garden - the mystery and magic of medieval gardens, by Judith McLeod.
	The 2008 Edition of the Good Gardens Guide, edited by Peter King and Katherine Lambert, is now on sale.
	The Gardener's Bedside Reader. An entertaining book is not only a lively and amusing read but also contains excellent contributions by a variety of gardeners!

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Trees & Shrubs

	The classic horticultural guide, The Hillier Manual of Trees & Shrubs, is a reference book no gardener can afford to be without
	Planting with Trees - a new Hillier Gardener's Guides In 'Planting with Trees' Andrew and Rosamond McIndoe introduce us to the exciting world of trees and stress their importance in the garden.

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Garden Design

	In his new book 'Making the Modern Garden', Christopher Bradley-Hole demonstrates the potential for designing gardens using contemporary forms and ideas.
	'Exotic Planting for Adventurous Gardeners' by Christopher Lloyd and Friends.
	'The Self-sustaining garden' by Peter Thompson, gardener & botanist - a fascinating book, fully revised & republished.
	The Winter Garden Val Bourne's latest book ..... at last here is a book that gives us inspiration for getting as much out of the garden in winter as we do for the rest of the year!
	The Guild of Master Craftsmen Launch of two books this August, designed to give you new ideas for your outdoor living space.....
	Sticky Wicket - Gardening in tune with nature In "Sticky Wicket" Pam Lewis combines an unrivalled sense of colour and a clear and detailed knowledge of plants. Book Review ...
	John Brookes Garden Design Course Another inspirational workbook which takes the reader from the basics of simple surveying, through the author's celebrated use of a design grid, to detailed styling and planting design.
	Alpine Plants, Ecology for Gardeners An authoritative and practical guide to understanding alpines for all gardeners.
	New Illustrated Guide to Native Plants Native plants perfect for adding colour and drama to your garden but they also play a vital role in sustaining and preserving the natural biodiversity of a local area.
	Design & Planting One of the latest publications from the successful Hillier Gardener's Guide series .....
	Alan Titchmarsh – The Gardener’s Year Alan's latest book "The Gardener's Year" is a definitive guide to gardening throughout the year. Book review ...
	Hillier’s Gardening Guides series "Herbaceous Perennials" by Andrew McIndoe and Kevin Hobbs and "Planting for Colour" by Susan Chivers. Book review ...
	New Hillier Gardener's Guides Setting new standards in gardening publishing, the Hillier Gardener's guides combine a unique mix of practical advice and inspiration. Book Review ...
	New RHS Titles RHS Simple Steps series and a new Garden Design Workbook and Album

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Allotments & Organic

	The Allotment Cookbook If you have an allotment and are looking for inspirational recipes, Kathryn Hawkins 'The Allotment Cookbook' will be just the book for you.
	How to plant your allotment by Caroline Foley - a useful guide on the bookshelf if you have your own allotment or are considering starting one.
	Allotment Days In his book "Allotment Days" Matthew Biggs captures the spirit of allotments and introduces us to some of the characters who know that their allotments are far more than a place to grow vegetables.
	New Organic Guides Impact Publishing are introducing a range of new organic books. Priced at just £2.99! Book review...
	The RHS Allotment Notebook is a perfect companion for allotment holders who want to get the most out of their plot.

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