The Little Book of Gardening: Practical Advice and Handy Hints for Aspiring Gardeners

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This informative pocketbook of essential gardening tips and tricks will help any aspiring gardener brush up on their knowledge and become a green-fingered fanatic

Nowadays, we are gardening more than ever. As an antidote to the stresses of modern life, more and more people are picking up their trowel in pursuit of happiness, better health and a blossoming backyard.

But sometimes it's tricky to know where to start with your garden and which direction to take. Not to mention the puzzling terminology and plant names that can leave novice and expert gardeners alike scratching their heads in confusion.

Whether you're a complete beginner or wanting to hone your existing skills, taking on a large-scale project or getting started in a small space, this book will help you:

- Learn the gardening lingo and choose the correct equipment for the relevant job

- Manage common garden challenges, including pests and diseases

- Discover a range of plants and flowers and where they thrive best

- Plan a garden, from choosing a theme to executing the finer details

The Little Book of Gardening is the ideal companion on your gardening journey, and will show you how to garden at your own pace, in your own time, in your own way.

Author Bio

Simon Zonenblick is a poet and nature writer from West Yorkshire, England. Simon contributes wildlife and horticultural pieces to publications including The Dalesman and The Yorkshire Post, and is the author of several books, most recently A Year in the Calder Valley (Saraband, 2023). He gardens on a patch of land beside his home, which he converted from waste ground into a wildlife garden rich in biodiversity.