i like the rhs encyclopaedia of plants. And the which guide to Successful Pruning by Peter McHoy. I always refer to that one before taking the secateurs to a new plant.
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I've had various favourites over the years......it depends what you want really. This is my current favourite, Adrian Thomas's Gardening for Wildlife becausethat's what I am into now:
The Hillier is more of a 'Bible' if you are a plant person. I find the RHS encyclopedia is good for looking things up but the intenet is better. Any of the Geoff Hamilton books are good and I frequently come back to them.
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i like the rhs encyclopaedia of plants. And the which guide to Successful Pruning by Peter McHoy. I always refer to that one before taking the secateurs to a new plant.
I've had various favourites over the years......it depends what you want really. This is my current favourite, Adrian Thomas's Gardening for Wildlife because that's what I am into now:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/RSPB-Gardening-Wildlife-Complete-Nature-friendly/dp/1408122308/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1480009111&sr=8-4&keywords=Adrian+Thomas
The Hillier is more of a 'Bible' if you are a plant person. I find the RHS encyclopedia is good for looking things up but the intenet is better. Any of the Geoff Hamilton books are good and I frequently come back to them.
Hi Dave
you cant go far wrong with the RHS Encyclopedia of Gardening, £30 new from the RHS or from £10ish second hand on amazon.
As B3 says the Readers Digest , The Gardening Year, Month by Month in the Garden, out of print now but available on E-Bay.
For plants,the RHS Encyclopedia of Plants, £60 new from the RHS, 4th Ed, or £6.63 for my ed from 1996.
If you get interested in botany - The Principles of Horticulture, up to ed 6 and available from amazon/e-bay.
Mick.
I'm another who likes the RHS Encyclopedia of Gardening. For veg growing and cooking I like an old book Food from Your Garden by the Reader's Digest.
I'm spoilt for choice. Looks like Xmas and birthday is sorted for the next few years.
bought a copy of the RHS book you all recommended, on amazon for £3.98 inc postage, its huge and lovely, thanks everyone?
That is an amazing price, well done.
Actually I said the one I haven't got above, the one I have is the RHS Encyclopedia of Plants.