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The Gardening Book

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  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    I agree, botanical names (whether proper latin or not) are essential.
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • Lizzie27Lizzie27 Posts: 12,494
    I still think Alan Titchmarsh's books are a great read for novices/reference and are widely available from charity shops. I dip into my AT collection most weeks, his books on Bulbs, Small Garden Design and Pruning are amongst the best.
    I also enjoy Graham Stuart Thomas's Colour in the Winter Garden, Beth Chatto's Diary and Carol Klein's. I have  four shelves full of gardening books.
    North East Somerset - Clay soil over limestone
  • amancalledgeorgeamancalledgeorge Posts: 2,736
    They're great to have @Lizzie27 have to value anything that doesn't need a web connection or power to be there for reference. We live our lives in front of screens a book is always welcome 😉
    To Plant a Garden is to Believe in Tomorrow
  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    Speaking of Latin, A Little Book of Latin for Gardeners is a wonderfully entertaining book. There are great stories behind how the names of many plants were devised. It's written in light and humorous tone. Free on Ebay (just pay for postage - as with most garden books offered there).




  • amancalledgeorgeamancalledgeorge Posts: 2,736
    Thanks for reminding me of that book @Fire I just got a copy directly from WoB and if anyone adds the code (BETH15) they can get a copy for £3.65
    https://www.wob.com/en-gb/books/peter-parker/little-book-of-latin-for-gardeners/9781408706169
    To Plant a Garden is to Believe in Tomorrow
  • Lizzie27Lizzie27 Posts: 12,494
    I've got that one as well, it's brilliant.
    North East Somerset - Clay soil over limestone
  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    Gardens Illustrated magazine: The Feb issue is one you might want to check out if have been pondering whether to get it. It has an extensive Dixter plant list (off the beaten path), extensive exploration of drought tolerant planting, a focus on aconites, perennial meadow planting, snowdrops and bringing back rare British native flowers.


  • ciaranmcgreneraciaranmcgrenera Posts: 313
    edited 20 February
    A question on this. I’m deciding between this book and the kindle version. Are the photos all just nice illustrations or are there step by step how to photos?

    Also has anyone read The Money Saving Gardener by Anya Lautenbach (Anya The Garden Fairy on Instagram)?
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