A guide to creating a modern outdoor space that provides us with the materials we need to eat, be creative, learn and get the most out of our garden\nWe no longer just want to garden, we want to engage with the land; the plants in it, the animals, insects and even the fungi. The Modern Gardener isn’t just about creating a space that simply looks visually stunning, but about responding to the need to modernize; to live in a way that works in harmony with the world around us and engages with our outdoor space. The plants that we choose to grow should encourage wildlife, reduce our carbon footprint and be useful in all areas of our lives.\nFilled with projects, as well as the whys and hows of growing and choosing plants, it includes a recipe section with activities that can be tried at home for all kinds of fun – from delicious concoctions to essential products – all made from plants.\n"Frances Tophill is not only a qualified horticulturist but is fast becoming the fresh new face of television gardening." – Daily Mail

The Modern Gardener: A practical guide for creating a beautiful and creative garden

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Tophill, Frances

Gardening & Landscape Design

Kyle Books

**A SUNDAY TIMES GARDENING BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020** 'A must-read for every gardener who wants to up their game for wildlife and do their bit for the planet.' -- Isabella Tree 'A refreshing, uplifting and positive look at the true value of a garden.' -- Alan Titchmarsh The perfect book for any gardener looking to get back in touch with their wild side. The rewilding of public spaces and farmland is vitally important to conservation, but how can we support native species and provide rich habitats on our own doorsteps? In this practical, beautifully illustrated guide horticulturalist and Gardener's World presenter Frances Tophill shows you how to plan and maintain a beautiful garden that will attract bees and birds as well as a throng of unsung garden heroes. Whether you have a small balcony or a large open space, discover the joys of welcoming natural ecosystems back into your garden - along with a host of new visitors.

Rewild Your Garden: Create a Haven for Birds, Bees and Butterflies

Greenfinch

Add Some Greenery to Your Life! This book will show you how to use overlooked pots to their full potential and transform your garden―whether you've only got a modest balcony, a small square of patio or just a windowsill. Container Gardener's Handbook covers a range of different planting schemes and types of container, from urns and troughs to chimney stacks and hanging baskets. You’ll find expert advice here on what to grow, from bonsais, bulbs and bamboos to tumbling and creeping plants and flowers―and learn how to make a living wall, a pond in a metal trough, or even your own homemade containers. Inside Container Gardener's Handbook · 41 inspired projects for creative and sustainable container gardens. · How to use containers to bring nature to the most inhospitable and smallest of spaces. · Choosing the right size, shape and materials for your containers. · How to pair plants and pots, upcycle existing items, and create your own containers. · Advice on drainage, compost, additives, fertilizers, mulch, feeding, watering, deadheading, and more. · Creative ideas and step-by-step instructions with bright and informative photography.

Container Gardener's Handbook: Pots, Techniques, and Projects to Transform Any Space (CompanionHouse Books) Over 40 Projects to Make Your Own Creative Containers and Transform Your Garden

CompanionHouse Books

Gardeners’ World: A Year in a Small Garden

BBC Books

Frances Tophill's fuss-free, practical guide shows you how to create a space outside your own back door that's designed by you, built by you and enjoyed by you\nAlthough excited by the prospect of moving into their own home for the first time, many people are mystified by the prospect of what to do with their outdoor space. Frances Tophill's fuss-free, practical guide shows you how to create a space outside your own back door that's designed by you, built by you and enjoyed by you. Beginning with advice on getting to know your garden - what type of soil you have, what the drainage and light is like - then on getting to know yourself as a gardener - do you want a vegetable patch, an abundance of flowers or simply an extension of your indoor living space? - and then moving on to the practical design, including hard and soft landscaping and building materials and guidance, Frances guides you through different types of plants and how to source and plant them. There is also a section on aftercare, telling you the best way to keep your garden well cared for and easy to maintain throughout the year.

The First-Time Gardener: How to plan, plant and enjoy your garden