(Hardback)

Tells the story of the auricula's journey from its native Alpine habitat into the gardens of Europe and beyond. This title introduces the reader to some of the interesting characters who felt passionately about the auricula and discovers the important social role it played as it was transformed by skilled florists.

Auriculas are spring-flowering alpine beauties and a sensational draw whenever they are seen, at primula and auricula flower shows, on display in auricula theatres, or in the garden. This guide tells their history, describes various cultivars, instructs on propagation techniques, and explains how to grow and show them.

(Hardback)

Hardy Heathers is a fully illustrated monograph that describes all Calluna, Daboecia and those Erica species that grow naturally in the northern hemisphere.

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

Learn everything there is to know about cacti and succulent care in this newly updated, easy-to-use volume! Jam-packed with insight on more than 200 types of succulents and cacti, each plant profile contains gorgeous photography, botanical and common names, must-know advice, and more.

(Hardback)

The perfect companion for gardeners and enthusiasts of the English Rose, written by the proprietor of one of the world's leading rose nurseries

(Paperback)

Cures, magic, divination and portents were all connected with the rich variety of available plant life, especially in verdant Britain.

(Hardback)

An authoritative, comprehensive guide to vegetable, herb and spice plants that explores old favourites and many little-known yet exciting food-producing - find out more at www.growhealthy.net

(Paperback)

Grown your own food with expert gardener Joe Swift.

Creating our own edible garden connects us with the natural world, improves our physical and mental health and contributes to eco-friendly and sustainable food production. If you want to learn to grow your own fruit and veg, Joe Swift shows you how with practical, easy-to-follow advice.

(Paperback)

Fine Gardening Easy-to-Grow Vegetables is a true beginner's guide to growing vegetables easily and productively and contains great tips and techniques for even practiced gardeners. A robust Vegetable Index and appendix offer readers excellent charts and growing information.

(Paperback, New edition)

Follows "Fuchsias - A Colour Guide", profiling 1500 cultivars with over 500 colour photographs. This work offers a practical advice from an expert on how to care for this beautiful plant.

(Paperback)

Comprehensively sets out the ground rules for Mediterranean gardeners. This book talks about the range of plants to consider growing, what they offer and what they demand.

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

This is the essential guide to the plants suited to our changing climate of warmer, drier summers, written by Kew expert Tony Hall.

(Hardback)

This monograph is the definitive guide to cyclamen, with every aspect of the genus revealed, written in an informative but accessible way, and will appeal to a wide audience, namely gardeners, growers, botanists, botanical art enthusiasts, and cyclamen enthusiasts.

(Hardback)

New to Kews Botanical Magazine Monograph series, The Genus Tulipa is the most complete survey of tulip species to date.

(Hardback)

This no-nonsense, beautiful book is a practical guide guaranteed to inspire any reader, and shows that with a little know-how you can find a plant that will flourish in the many different "ecological niches" available in and around your home.

A popular new gardening book in the Kew Growing series focusing on the growing of temperate garden bulbs in the outdoor garden.

(Paperback, UK ed.)

Growing Hardy Orchids highlights over 150 species of hardy orchids from North America, Europe and Australia that will make it through the winter in temperate climes with little or no protection.

(Paperback, 2nd ed.)

The second edition of the authoritative and detailed guide to caring for orchids in the home.

(Hardback)

Eighty-eight lavishly illustrated pages of step-by-step coloured drawings and photographs teaches you how to grow orchids confidently, successfully and professionally.

(, New edition)

From elegant warmth-loving moth orchids to exquisite slipper orchid, the second edition of Growing Windowsill Orchids tells you everything you need to know about successful orchid growing in the home.

(Paperback)

This essential guide for anyone who wants to maximize their garden's output all year round provides practical growing advice for the most commonly grown winter foods, including root vegetables, legumes, green vegetables, herbs, and garden fruits.

(Hardback)

Create your very own urban jungle and help your houseplants thrive with this handy pocket-sized guide to plant care.

This is a photographic account of the hardy slipper orchid genus Cypripedium and its hybrids, aimed mainly at professional and amateur growers, but will also appeal to orchid lovers. The main feature of this book is the array of spectacular and beautiful photography of the 50 species and 100 hybrids of Cypripedium.