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The Gardening Book

An Accessible Guide to Growing Houseplants, Flowers, and Vegetables for Your Ideal Garden

by Monty Don
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A fresh approach to gardening by bestselling author and England’s favorite gardener Monty Don.
“Think of your garden like a meal. When you select a recipe, you’re choosing it based on inclination, experience and circumstance. Making a garden, big or small, uses exactly the same process.”
If you are new to gardening, it can seem daunting—with Latin names, various soil types and seasonal requirements, it feels like a lot to learn. But with Monty Don’s new book as a guide you will discover just how joyful and rewarding gardening can be.
Whether you want to grow your own vegetables, create a child-friendly garden, connect with nature, or make the most of houseplants, Monty will help you unlock your space’s potential, showing you what, where and when to plant. The Gardening Book gives you the basics to grow over 100 popular flowers, foods, shrubs, houseplants and more—each one has a clear, concise, format: what you need, timing, method, and step-by-step photos, all on one spread. It’s a refreshingly accessible approach that will help you build a garden which best serves your needs and enhances your lifestyle.

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  • Release date

    April 9, 2024

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9780593797808

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9780593797808
      • File size: 261930 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      July 12, 2024

      British gardener and host of BBC's Gardeners' World, Don (The Complete Gardener) offers a wide-ranging overview of gardening practices in his latest book, complete with step-by-step instructions and lovely color photographs. He begins with garden styles, soils, and tools, followed by general guidelines for growing vegetables, herbs, and fruits. He discusses growing annuals from seed, as well as planting and dividing various flowering plants, including bulbs, dahlias, bearded iris, lilies, and other perennials. There's also information about planting trees and lawns and a short section each about how to create a wildlife-friendly garden and how to cultivate houseplants. He concludes by touching on pruning, propagating, and composting, plus mention of weeds, pests, and diseases. The book's "Job Chart" lists garden tasks and when to perform them. While measurements and temperatures are listed in U.S. units, the timing of tasks reflects Don's region in England. Note too that some of the book's suggested plant varieties are not readily available in the United States and that it recommends purple loosestrife, which is considered an invasive plant in much of the U.S. VERDICT An informative, attractive book that covers an extensive range of gardening techniques.--Sue O'Brien

      Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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