Gardening: flowers and ornamental plants Books

Discover the Magical Language of FlowersFlowers have a language all their own. They speak to us through colors, shapes, and their confident opening to the world. The magic of flowers is everywhere, generous and undeniable, and it reminds us at every...

How to enjoy thriving fragrant plants in your garden, on your balcony or in your courtyard. Smell the roses! Savour the lavender!Sweet, rich orange blossom; heady, aromatic daphne; sharp, refreshing mint; or subtle, alluring roses - nature's perfumes...

Growing flowers to cut and enjoy at home can sharpen our awareness of the world around us and make us more attuned to nature. We find it impossible to walk anywhere without spotting a prized rose in a front garden, a brassica gone to seed on a...

A celebration of an iconic bloom, Lilacs offers advice on how to care for and propagate these exquisite flowers. Naomi Slade explores a wide range of different lilac species and cultivars, all beautifully photographed by Georgianna Lane – showcasing not...

A stunningly illustrated A-Z celebration of popular indoor plants, from the creators of Dogphabet and Catphabet. Step inside the psychedelic world of Plantphabet, a magical A-Z celebration of indoor plants.Vividly brought to life in full-colour...

One of the oldest New Zealand books in continuous publication remains the most comprehensive, reliable and practical source of advice for all New Zealand gardeners. Detailing hundreds of plant species, this new and fully revised edition of the Yates...

Underestimated for too long as just a shrub for cottage gardens, the hydrangea is experiencing a renaissance in floral design. Lavish and luscious, the often-giant blooms are the epitome of chic. The next title in Pavilion’s series of beautiful floral...

Because life is full of little gifts, enjoy this boxed set highlighting the gifts found in flowers, dreams and the magic of spells. Fantastic value at almost 50 per cent off the RRP of the books if purchased separately. These books are the gifts that...

Why buy your garden, when you can grow it at no cost? Why limit your creativity to your nursery's range, when there's much more to choose from all around you? Written for Australian and New Zealand gardeners, this work tells you, in a...

Have you ever wondered how to grow your own rainforest trees? Is there a beautiful tree that you have always wanted to collect and propagate the seed from? Are you in the business of ecological restoration, rainforest propagation or environmental...

"A modern take on a centuries-old art that’s breathtakingly simple.” —Booklist, starred reviewAt its heart, the Japanese art of ikebana is about celebrating an intimate connection with nature. To practice ikebana is to find inspiration in the seasons,...

This 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle radiates with optimism, featuring a jar of wildflowers and the message "Let the Sun Shine In." From Flow, the international brand that celebrates creativity, mindfulness, and the pleasures of paper.

Featuring: 1,000 full-colour interlocking pieces Art print with puzzle image Finished puzzle is 479mm x 670mm

World-renowned artist Frances Palmer celebrates the bounty of her garden's blooms with this all-new 1,000 piece puzzle.Featuring: 1,000 full-colour interlocking pieces Art print with puzzle image Finished puzzle is 479mm x 670mm

World-renowned artist and dahlia obsessive Frances Palmer celebrates her favourite flower in this all-new 1,000 piece puzzle.Featuring: 1,000 full-colour interlocking pieces Art print with puzzle image Finished puzzle is 670mm x 479mm

Celebrate the Queen of Flowers. A story of love at first sight, Frances Palmer became obsessed with dahlias the moment she spotted one in a gardening book. Today, growing dahlias is her passion, and the flowers, in all sizes and colors, fill her extraordi

Create 12 Stunning Images of Plants and Flowers One Sticker at a Time!Peel the sticker, place the sticker, and watch your painting come to life. Like every great artist, find inspiration in nature. A blossoming activity for crafters and plant lovers...

Take your gardening to the next level…with flowers! After learning how to manage their houseplants and grow their own food, this highly stylized, fully illustrated, modern guidebook teaches reluctant green thumbs to brighten up their gardens with flowers...

Chosen by WATERSTONES as one of their BEST NATURE WRITING BOOKS of 2024Can you tell a tomato from a grape? A patch of grass from a Christmas tree? Then congratulations – you’re a botanist. Self-confessed bad birdwatcher Simon Barnes thought he knew...

Part gardening book and part craft book, This is an absolute must-have for anyone who loves succulents! This complete guide will not only show you basic growing techniques for nearly 200 succulent varieties, but it will also show you how to make...

These amazing plants with their dramatic foliage and highly coloured inflorescences, have soared in popularity over the past few years. They add drama and beauty to any tropical or sub–tropical garden, or to a balcony and indoor room in cooler climates...

By re-imagining how we plan and use our gardens, we can all do our bit to support local wildlife, improve our health and help tackle the climate crisis. Positive steps, no matter how small, can really make a difference.This is a practical, easy-to-use...

Kew expert Hlna Dove expertly combines horticulture and science in this essential reference on food crops: which part of the plant are we harvesting, how are plants adapted and how does this effect the grower? She demonstrates that by examining the...

This step-by-step bonsai book shows you how to craft super-mini bonsai - the smallest form of bonsai! Super-mini bonsai is the art of representing nature in a plant that can fit in the palm of your hand, or even on the tip if...

Plants are an integral part of festivities around the world, used in religious, cultural and national celebrations. This Kew Pocketbook is packed full of 40 of these festive plants, from winter favourites such as holly, pines and mistletoe, to colourful...

This stunning series of pocketbooks from Kew offers a snapshot into the diverse and beautiful world of plants. Each book lavishly showcases choice examples from individual plant groups or collections, and in this pocketbook a selection of plants are...

This stunning series of pocketbooks from Kew offers a snapshot into the diverse and beautiful world of plants. Each book lavishly showcases choice examples from individual plant groups or collections, and this new title showcases Japanese plants, from...

The Library, Art and Archives at Kew is one of the most extensive botanical libraries in the world, with the oldest item dating back to the 1370s. In this new pocketbook series from Kew, each book presents 40 botanical paintings from the collection,...

The Library, Art and Archives at Kew is one of the most extensive botanical libraries in the world, with the oldest item dating back to the 1370s. In this new pocketbook series from Kew, each book presents 40 botanical paintings from the collection,...

This is the essential guide to the plants suited to our changing climate of warmer, drier summers, written by Kew expert Tony Hall.With over 20 years' experience of working with drought-friendly and Mediterranean plants, Tony profiles more than 200 plant...

Terrarium gardening offers unlimited gardening possibilities, even when space is limited. Although terrariums have been around since Victorian times, Japanese garden design has perfected the art form with a modern and minimalist twist. The container...

Go beneath the soil with this hand-drawn guide!This book is sure to become your go-to reference for all things bonsai. Beautifully illustrated with details and views a camera simply can't show, Introduction to Bonsai offers a unique and insightful look...

Food is a unifying cultural force, but food security (feeding the world) is one of the greatest challenges we now face. By 2050, with 2 billion more people on the planet, we'll need to find ways to feed everyone sustainably.There are 50,000 different...

Identify Texas wildflowers with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by color and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information.With this famous field guide by Nora Bowers, Rick Bowers, and Stan Tekiela, you can make wildflower...

Get the perfect coffee-table book for birders and nature lovers, pairing naturalist knowledge with beautiful watercolor paintings.This is the bird book for people who love birds! Naturalist, watercolorist, and debut author Jenny deFouw Geuder combines...