timber press autumn 2012 catalogue

Autumn 2012 catalogue

The Best in Gardening BooksT I M B E R PR E S S

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New Releases 1

Design & Inspiration 8

Grasses & Climbers / RHS Guides 11

Sustainable Gardening & Design 12

Techniques & General Reference 14

Trees & Shrubs 16

Annuals & Perennials 18

Tropicals, Edibles & Ethnobotany 20

Timber Press Pocket Guides 23

Bulbs, Orchids & Alpine Plants 24

Shade Gardening 26

Exploring Plants & Gardens 27

Science & Natural History 28

Beverley Nichols 29

Author Index 30

Title Index 31

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New Releases

The Speedy Vegetable GardenMark Diacono & Lia Leendertz

Homegrown veg in less time and space than you thought possible!

Grow sprouts from seed and crop microgreens on your windowsill in as little as a few days. Discover the best “baby vegetables” and new breeds of fast-germinating, quick-maturing vegetables that speed up the process considerably.

• Theperfectintroductoryguideforhealthyeaterswithbusylives

• Goodideasforschoolgardens• Inthebest-sellingtraditionoftheRiverCottagehandbooks• UKbasedauthorsavailableforsigningsandevents

Mark Diacono runs the pioneering Otter Farm, the UK’s only “climate change farm”. An award-winning journalist and photographer, Mark is also well known through his work as Head Gardener at River Cottage.

Lia Leendertz is a freelance journalist and writes for the Guardian's Weekend magazine. She has an award-winning blog and studied horticulture at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh.

February 2013ISBN: 9781604693263

£14.99208 pp, 250 colour photographs

220 x 205 mm, paperback

© Jason Ingram © Mark Diacono

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New Releases

Keeping Bees in Towns and CitiesLuke Dixon

Ifyoulongforyourownhivebutyouliveinatown-thisbook’sforyou!

Luke Dixon argues the case for urban beekeeping and then tells the reader everything they need to know about how to do it. From siting hives and reassuring the neighbours, to combating interference from wind, artificial light and predators, this one-stop reference takes the urban beekeeper from set-up to first honey harvest. Luke Dixon offers advice on equipment, planting, swarm prevention and management, and selling honey.

• Amateurbeekeeperslookaftermorethan80% of the bee colonies intheUK

• LukeDixonkeepsbeesforclientsalloverLondon,includingKensingtonPalace,theLondonCollegeofFashionandTedBaker

• PublicationtocoincidewiththeLondonHoneyShowandtheNationalHoneyShowinOctober2012

• Authoravailablefortradeevents,signingsandtalks

Luke Dixon is a professional beekeeper based in London. Other clients include the London School of Economics, Coram’s Fields, Jordans Cereals and the National Magazine Company. He also works with schools and community groups to promote beekeeping. He keeps his own hives in the gardens of London’s Natural History Museum.

October 2012 ISBN: 9781604692877

£14.99184 pp, 132 colour photographs, 3 drawings


© Siobhánn Tighe

“A passionate call-to-arms for more city dwellers to keep bees. This book is good for bees, good for plants, and good for the planet!”

Carol Klein, BBC Gardeners’ World


New Releases

© Rob Cardillo

The Layered GardenDesign Lessons for Year-Round Beauty from Brandywine CottageDavid L. Culp with Adam Levine Photographs by Rob Cardillo

ThisbooktakesinspirationfromBrandywineCottageinPennsylvania,agardenfamousforitsgorgeousandever-changingdisplayofplants.Thisnon-stopparadeofcolouriscreatedby“layering”—interplanting many different species in the same area so thatasoneplantpassesitspeak,anothertakesover.ThisbookexaminesindetaileachsectionofDavidCulp’sgarden:thewoodlandgarden, the perennial border, the kitchen garden, the shrubbery and the walled garden.

• ForreaderswhoenjoyedDear Christo• DavidCulp’sgardenisoneofthemostcelebratedprivategardensin

theUSA

David Culp is the creator of the gardens at Brandywine Cottage in Pennsylvania, USA. David has been lecturing about gardens for more than 15 years and writes for Horticulture magazine. He has developed the Brandywine Hybrid strain of hellebores.November 2012

ISBN: 9781604692365£25.00

312 pp, 324 colour photographs, 1 drawing280 x 186 mm, hardcover

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New Releases

February 2013ISBN: 9781604692105



The Vegetable Gardener’s Guide to PermacultureCreating an Edible EcosystemChristopher Shein with Julie Thompson

Takeorganicgardeningtothenextlevelbylearningthesecretsofpermaculture.

Theauthorteachesyouhowtocombineafunctionalfoodgardenwith a decorative landscape and contribute to the community at the same time.

• Includesuser-friendlydiagramsandlushphotographs• Permacultureisincreasinglypopularwithcommunitygardeners

and families• Thisistheonlybookdevotedtoedible permaculture

Christopher Shein has started dozens of community and school gardens. He is a permaculture instructor at Merritt Community College and owns a permaculture landscape business in California.

Powerhouse Plants510 Top Performers for Multi-Season BeautyGraham Rice Photographs by judywhite

Gardeners want plants that earn their keep by providing interest for more than one season.

GrahamRiceselectsoutstandingmulti-seasonplants,fromperennials, annuals, groundcovers and climbers, to shrubs and small trees.Togethertheseofferplantcombinationsthatlookgreatallyearround. Lavish colour photographs bring the plants to life.

• BytheauthorofthebestsellingPlanting the Dry Shade Garden• Focusesonplantswithtwoormoredistinctfeaturesthatextend

their season of interest• Awonderfulresourceforgardenerswithbusylives

Graham Rice is an award-winning garden writer with an international profile. Graham trained at Kew, is a member of the RHS’s Herbaceous Plants Committee, a judge at the Chelsea Flower Show, and writes for publications that include BBC Gardeners’ World and The Garden.

February 2013ISBN: 9781604692709

£16.99268 pp, 151 colour photographs, 30 drawings


New Releases


The Unexpected Houseplant220 Extraordinary Choices for Every Spot in Your HomeTovah Martin Photographs by Kindra Clineff

Houseplantsgetabadpress,butgrowingplantsindoorsdoesn’thaveto be dull!

Get beyond run of the mill plants and learn how to choose varieties that will thrive indoors. Find out where best to position them and how to care for them throughout the year.

• AppealstofansofnewfloristrysuchasNikkiTibbles’WildatHeart,TheRealFlowerCompany,andJanePacker

• Thereisgrowingawarenessthathouseplantsaregoodforyourhealth

• Thisbookfocusesonmodernselectionsandoffersmoredetailedplanting advice than competitor titles

Tovah Martin is a gardener, writer, lecturer and horticulturist.

Keshiki BonsaiThe Easy, Modern Way to Create Miniature LandscapesKenji Kobayashi

Thenexttrendinindoorgardening.Keshikibonsaitranslatedliterallymeans“landscapebonsai”and

oftenusesthreesimpleelements—moss,gravel,andtrees.Theauthorhas created a new style of bonsai that uses younger plants and a wide variety of containers to create enchanting miniature landscapes.

• Apracticalguideforstudentsandindoorplantenthusiasts• TheonlybookinEnglishavailableonthetopic• 536full-colourphotosbringtheprojectstolife

Kenji Kobayashi has studied engineering and landscape design in his native Japan. He runs a shop, ‘Sinajina’, in Tokyo, where he creates and sells modern bonsai. He also teaches, writes and appears on television.

October 2012ISBN: 9781604693591



September 2012ISBN: 9781604692433



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New Releases

The Roots of My ObsessionThirty Great Gardeners Reveal Why They GardenThomas C. Cooper, Editor

Gardening is an obsession that cannot be conquered or abandoned, onlyindulged.Thisbookfeaturesthirtyofthebest-knownandmostimportant voices in the international gardening world. • Includesessaysfrom:FergusGarrett,HelenDillon,RoyLancaster,

PenelopeHobhouse,andAnnaPavord,amongothers• Theperfectgiftforgardenersandlong-sufferingfamiliesand

friends!

Thomas Cooper was the editor of Horticulture magazine for 20 years. He also founded and edited The Gardener magazine.

September 2012ISBN: 9781604692716

£9.99164 pp


The Professional Design Guide to Green RoofsKarla Dakin, Lisa Lee Benjamin & Mindy Pantiel

Thefirstbooktofocusexclusivelyontheaestheticconsiderationsofdesigning gardens on rooftops.

• Perfectforprofessionallandscapearchitects,gardendesigners,builders, developers and structural engineers

• Greenroofsforpublicbuildingsareagrowingareafordesignprofessionals

• JoinsanexpandinglistofbooksongreenroofsfromTimberPress

Karla Dakin specializes in environmentally friendly landscape architecture and is principal of the American Society of Landscape Architects.

Lisa Lee Benjamin is principal of Evo Catalyst, an international environmental design firm.

Mindy Pantiel writes about architecture, gardens and landscapes for numerous publications, including Better Homes and Gardens and Garden Design.

For other titles on green roofs see page 13.

March 2013ISBN: 9781604693126

£30.00312 pp, 166 colour photographs, 34 illustrations

255 x 215 mm, hardcover

New Releases


Super-ChargedHow Outlaws, Hippies, and Scientists Reinvented MarijuanaJim Rendon

Thehistoryofmarijuana:fromthepeoplewhofirstcultivatedit,tothecurrent debate about legislation.

JimRendonfollowstheevolutionofmarijuana,oneofthemostcontroversial plants in history, to uncover the amazing story of how it hasevolvedintooneoftheworld’smostpotentmedicinalandintoxicating drugs.

• Booksonmarijuanadominatetheonlinebestsellerlists• Afascinatingstudyforhistorians,hippiesandthenaturallycurious!• Controversialsubjectwillguaranteedebateinthemedia

Jim Rendon is a freelance writer based in Brooklyn, NY. His work has appeared in The New York Times, Men’s Journal, and Wired.

Wolves in the Land of SalmonDavid Moskowitz

WolvesarereturningtothePacificNorthwest.Whyaretheseiconicpredators migrating?

Observingwolvesatcloserangeinthewild,DavidMoskowitzchallenges assumptions about their role, the impact of even well-meaning human interventions, and especially how wolves live, hunt, and communicate, tracing their biology and ecology through firsthand encountersinthestunningwildlandsofthePacificNorthwest.

• Forzoologyandnaturalhistorystudents,aswellasdoglovers• Readslikeawildernessadventure

David Moskowitz is a professional wildlife tracker, photographer and outdoor educator.

October 2012ISBN: 9781604692952

£18.99256 pp

210 x 140 mm, hardcover

March 2013ISBN: 9781604692273


10 maps, 16 line drawings230 x 180 mm, hardcover

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Design & Inspiration

The Essential Guide to Back Garden Self-SufficiencyCarleen MadiganWhether you’re interested in a small patch of gourmet asparagus, a few eggs to make your own omelettes or full-scale self-sufficiency, this guide contains the tried-and-tested skills that turn dreams into reality.

ISBN: 9781604691030 • 352 pp, 230 x 180 mm, paperback £14.99 ©2010

Contemporary Colour in the GardenTop Designers – Inspiring Ideas – New CombinationsAndrew WilsonThis book nudges people out of their colour ruts, shakes new life into mixed borders and encourages a more experimental approach to the way gardeners perceive, choose and use colour in their gardens.

ISBN: 9781604692228 • 280 pp, 300 colour photographs, 255 x 215 mm, hardcover £20.00 ©2011

The Handbook of Natural Plant DyesTransform Your Textiles with Organic Colours from Acorns, Blackberries, Coffee & Other Everyday IngredientsSasha DuerrIn this beautifully photographed book, textile designer Sasha Duerr shows how easy it is to use plants from the garden and other outdoor spaces to create a wide variety of stunning colours.

ISBN: 9781604690712 • 172 pp, 190 colour photographs, 230 x 205 mm, paperback £14.99 ©2011

Concrete Garden ProjectsEasy & Inexpensive Containers, Furniture, Water Features & MoreMalin Nilsson and Camilla ArvidssonFor gardeners and DIY enthusiasts, concrete is a revelation. It’s durable, weatherproof, impossible to steal and it provides much-needed insulation for outdoor plants.

ISBN: 9781604692822 • 132 pp, 270 colour photographs, 240 x 195 mm, paperback with flaps £12.99 ©2011

Landscaping for PrivacyInnovative Ways to Turn Your Outdoor Space into a Peaceful RetreatMarty WingateA lack of privacy is a fact of modern home ownership. However, it’s possible to mitigate these situations through the creative use of buffers, barriers, hedges and screens.

ISBN: 9781604691238 • 152 pp, 109 colour photographs, 5 illustrations, 230 x 205 mm, paperback with flaps £12.99 ©2012

Beautiful No-Mow YardsMore than 50 Amazing Lawn AlternativesEvelyn J. HaddenThrough inspiring colour photos, encouraging prose, and cutting-edge advice about how to work with nature, Hadden showcases a diverse set of alternatives to that demanding (and dare we say boring?) green turf.

ISBN: 9781604692389 • 288 pp , 197 colour photographs, 230 x 205 mm, paperback £16.99 ©2012

Recent ReleaseThe Book of Gardening Projects for Kids 101 Ways to Get Kids Outside, Dirty, and Having FunWhitney Cohen and John FisherIf you think your kids need to get out more, here’s how to help them have fun in the garden. Featuring simple, practical gardening advice, including how to design a play-friendly garden, and 101 family friendly projects, activities and recipes.

ISBN: 9781604692457 • 264 pp, 186 colour photographs, 7 drawings 230 x 205 mm, paperback £16.99 ©2012

New ReleaseWhy Grow That When You Can Grow This?255 Extraordinary Alternatives to Everyday Problem PlantsAndrew KeysAndrew Keys suggests alternatives for gardeners whose favourite plants won’t thrive where they live. This collection offers some unusual choices that will inspire all plant-lovers, wherever they live.


New ReleaseThe California Native LandscapeThe Homeowner’s Guide to Restoring Its Beauty and BalanceGreg Rubin & Lucy WarrenThis beautifully photographed book demonstrates how to combine California’s native plants with good design to create a sustainable garden.

ISBN: 9781604692327 • 304 pp, 200 colour photographs, 10 drawings, 240 x 180 mm, hardcover £25.00 ©2013

How to Grow a School GardenA Complete Guide for Parents and TeachersArden Bucklin-Sporer & Rachel Kathleen PringleProvides all the tools that a school community needs to build a productive and engaging school garden.

ISBN: 9781604690002 • 224 pp, full colour throughout, 255 x 205 mm, flexibind £17.99 ©2010

0School Garden

Arden Bucklin-Sporer and Rachel Kathleen Pringle

A Complete Guide for Parents and Teachers

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Small-Space Container GardensTransform Your Balcony, Porch, or Patio with Fruits, Flowers, Foliage & HerbsFern RichardsonWith small spaces, lack of privacy, and limited greenery, being a city-dweller can be tough. This book features inspiring and easy-to-follow design ideas for those who want to create their own garden oasis.

ISBN: 9781604692419 • 224 pp, 130 colour photographs, 5 drawings, 240 x 205 mm, paperback £12.99 ©2012

A Child’s Garden60 Ideas to Make Any Garden Come Alive for ChildrenMolly DannenmaierOffers a wide range of innovative examples showing how to create special places in which children can experience nature at home.


Designing and Renovating Larger GardensDouglas ColtartWith practical instructions, inspirational case studies and photographs of spacious gardens from across the world, this book is an indispensable resource for amateur and professional garden designers.

ISBN: 9780881928242 • 168 pp, 161 colour photographs, 86 line drawings, 265 x 185 mm, hardcover £25.00 ©2007

Designing the New Kitchen GardenAn American Potager HandbookJennifer R. Bartley Shows how the traditional features of the classic kitchen garden can be adapted to contemporary needs and conditions.

ISBN: 9780881927726 • 224 pp, 167 colour photographs, 42 colour drawings, 255 x 215 mm, hardcover £25.00 ©2006

Black Plants75 Striking Choices for the GardenPaul BonineIn this compact and accessible volume, plant expert Paul Bonine profiles 75 of the most alluring black annuals, perennials, bulbs and shrubs.


The Essential Garden Design WorkbookSecond Edition

Rosemary Alexander This fully revised and updated edition guides the reader through every stage of planning a garden.

ISBN: 9780881929751 • 304 pp, 113 colour photographs, 720 line drawings, 245 x 195 mm, flexibind £25.00 ©2009

Gardening with Shape, Line and TextureA Plant Design SourcebookLinden HawthorneLooks at plants from a designer’s perspective and emphasizes the important role of a plant’s shape, form, line and texture.


Fearless Colour GardensThe Creative Gardener’s Guide to Jumping Off the Colour WheelKeeyla MeadowsLearn how to reinvent the staid rules of the colour wheel and turn colour preferences into intoxicatingly vibrant garden expressions.

ISBN: 9780881929409 • 180 pp, 230 colour photos, 24 colour drawings, 255 x 215 mm, hardcover £18.99 ©2009


The New Low-Maintenance Garden How to Have a Beautiful, Productive Garden and the Time to Enjoy ItValerie EastonPhotographs by Jacqueline Koch

Shows exactly how to have a low-maintenance garden that doesn’t sacrifice style.

ISBN: 9781604691665 • 284 pp, full colour throughout, 230 x 205 mm, paperback £14.99 ©2009

T H E E N C Y C L O P E D I A O F

CONTAINER PLANTS

RAY ROGERS P H OTO G R A P H Y BY ROB CARDILLORAY ROGERS P H OTO G R A P H Y BY ROB CARDILLO

More than 500 Outstanding Choices for GardenersMore than 500 Outstanding Choices for Gardeners

A N N U A L S P E R E N N I A L S S H R U B S E D I B L E S B U L B S T R O P I C A L S

The Encyclopedia of Container PlantsMore than 500 Outstanding Choices for GardenersRay RogersPhotographs by Rob Cardillo

This authoritative reference yields a host of plants that will show just how spectacular a well-grown – and carefully chosen – container garden can be.

ISBN: 9780881929621 • 344 pp, full colour throughout, 280 x 215 mm, hardcover £25.00 ©2010

Terrarium CraftCreate 50 Magical, Miniature WorldsAmy Bryant Aiello and Kate BryantPhotographs by Kate Baldwin

If you’ve always wanted to have a bit of nature in your home, Terrarium Craft will show you exactly how to create your own verdant, enchanting world.


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Seedheads in the GardenNoël Kingsbury Photographs by Jo Whitworth

Explores the role of seedheads as key components in a naturalistic garden.


Pots in the GardenExpert Design and Planting TechniquesRay RogersPhotographs by Richard Hartlage

An exploration into design principles and shows how to create focal points, use water, exploit the potential of containers and more.


The Well-Designed Mixed GardenBuilding Beds and Borders with Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Annuals, and BulbsTracy DiSabato-Aust A nearly foolproof guide to every aspect of designing superior gardens with superior plants.

ISBN: 9780881929676 • 460 pp, 227 colour photographs, 25 colour illustrations, 280 x 255 mm, paperback £20.00 ©2009

The Nonstop GardenA Step-by-Step Guide to Smart Plant Choices and Four-Season DesignsStephanie Cohen and Jennifer BennerNo one wants to be a slave to their garden, but this guide explores the elements of an effective four-season mixed border and presents practical options and tactics.

ISBN: 9780881929515 • 248 pp, 215 colour photos, 20 colour illustrations, 255 x 215 mm, paperback £14.99 ©2010

Understanding Garden Design The Complete Handbook for Aspiring DesignersVanessa Gardner NagelProfusely illustrated with helpful photographs and diagrams, this volume is an invaluable resource for students, landscape professionals and garden designers.


UnderstandingGarden Design

The Complete Handbookfor Aspiring Designers

VANESSA GARDNER NAGEL, APLD

50 Beautiful Deer-Resistant PlantsThe Prettiest Annuals, Perennials, Bulbs, and Shrubs that Deer Don’t EatRuth Rogers ClausenPhotographs by Alan L. Detrick

This inspiring guide provides the most spectacular collection of deer-resistant plants to create a gorgeous, deer-free garden.


LYNN M. STEINER

PRAIRIE-STYLE GARDENS

Capturing the Essence of the American Prairie Wherever You Live

PRAIRIE-STYLE GARDENS

Prairie-Style GardensCapturing the Essence of the American Prairie Wherever You LiveLynn M. SteinerShows how to use prairie plants in a wide variety of situations.


Big Gardens in Small SpacesOut-of-the-Box Advice for Boxed-in GardenersMartyn CoxFollow this book’s advice and a small garden full of healthy, happy plants will be yours.

ISBN: 9780881929072 • 220 pp, 136 colour photos 235 x 195 mm, hardcover £18.99 ©2009


Meadows by DesignCreating a Natural Alternative to the Traditional LawnJohn Greenlee Photography by Saxon Holt

It’s time to get rid of the lawn and embrace a sane and healthy future: the meadow garden. ISBN: 9780881929263 • 280 pp, 281 colour photographs, 255 x 255 mm, hardcover £20.00 ©2009

Meadows by Design

John GreenleePHOTOGRAPHY BY Saxon HoltJohn GreenleePHOTOGRAPHY BY Saxon HoltJohn GreenleePHOTOGRAPHY BY Saxon Holt

CREATING A NATURAL ALTERNATIVE TO THE TRADITIONAL LAWN

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Plant-Driven DesignCreating Gardens that Honour Plants, Place, and SpiritScott Ogden and Lauren Springer Ogden This revolutionary text shows designers how to work more confidently with plants.

ISBN: 9780881928778 • 284 pp 310 colour photographs, 275 x 235 mm, hardcover £20.00 ©2008

The Wild GardenExpanded Edition

William Robinson and Rick DarkeWith new chapters and photography by Rick Darke

The Wild Garden, first published in 1870, advocated a naturalistic style in which hardy plants are arranged in groupings that mimic wild landscapes.

ISBN: 9780881929553 • 360 pp, 112 colour photos, 96 line drawings, 215 x 215 mm, hardcover £20.00 ©2009


Witch HazelsChris Lane Highlights the diversity of witch hazels and provides practical, comparative information for enthusiasts and newcomers.

ISBN: 9780881926781 • 264 pp, 144 colour illustrations, 230 x 180 mm, hardcover £25.00 ©2005

BuddlejasDavid D. Stuart Foreword by Michael A. Dirr

Provides valuable clarification about the naming of Buddleja species and hybrids, details their diversity and introduces gardeners to their spectacular flowers.


Hawthorns and MedlarsJames B. Phipps With Robert J. O’Kennon and Ron W. Lance

Focuses on those hawthorns and medlars of greatest interest to horticulturists, many of which are seldom cultivated outside botanic gardens or arboreta.

ISBN: 9780881925913 • 180 pp 75 colour photographs, 11 drawings, 230 x 180 mm, hardcover £17.99 ©2003

Clematis for Small SpacesRaymond J. EvisonProvides detailed descriptions of 150 high- performance species and cultivars organized by flowering season.

ISBN: 9780881928518 • 272 pp 161 colour photographs, 265 x 185 mm, hardcover £20.00 ©2007

HippeastrumThe Gardener’s AmaryllisVeronica M. Read Describes the range of Hippeastrum available and explains how to get the best results.


Royal HoRticultuRal Society Plant collectoR GuideS

Uncommon Climbers for Every GardenAllan M. ArmitageRenowned horticulturist Allan Armitage selects and profiles more than 115 of the most useful and attractive climbing plants for a wide range of sites and conditions.


UNCOMMONCLIMBERSfor EVERYGARDENA Hand-picked Selection of

Climbing Plants for Containers, Conservatories and the Open Garden

ALLA N M. AR MITAGE

“Climbing plants are hugely underrated – this book with its lively expression of deep knowledge should encourage everyone to grow more of them.” –NOË L K I NGSBU RY

Grasses & Climbers / RHS Guides

Practical BamboosThe 50 Best Plants for Screens, Containers & MorePaul WhittakerGardeners that are new to bamboo will relish the imaginative design and landscaping ideas and feel inspired to experiment with this dynamic, rewarding plant.

ISBN: 9781604690569 208 pp, full colour throughout 230 x 190 mm, paperback £14.99 ©2010

The Encyclopedia of Grasses for Livable LandscapesRick Darke A new type of design reference that sets a standard for inspired, sustainable use of grasses.


Bamboo for GardensTed Jordan Meredith More than 300 bamboos are described in detail, including information on size, requirements, native range and garden uses.

ISBN: 9780881925074 • 408 pp 158 colour photographs, 260 x 185 mm hardcover £29.99 ©2001

Ornamental BamboosDavid Crompton The core of the book is a guide to nearly 200 ornamental bamboos to grow and enjoy, supplemented by lists of bamboos for specific purposes.

ISBN: 9780881927900 • 312 pp 180 colour photographs, 250 x 190 mm hardcover £25.00 ©2006

Hardy BamboosTaming the DragonPaul Whittaker Describes how bamboos perform in different places and highlights their growing habits, allowing anyone to choose the right bamboo and grow it successfully.


“The way Paul Whittaker uses bamboos shows not only an artist’s eye but a love of and a feel for their essential characteristics.” –Roy Lancaster

PRACTICALBamboos

T H E

50 Best Plants for Screens, Containers

& More

Paul Whittaker

author of Hardy Bamboos

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Sustainable Gardening & Design

Waterwise Plants for Sustainable Gardens200 Drought-Tolerant Choices for All ClimatesLauren Springer Ogden & Scott OgdenSustainable gardens and landscapes that use less water don’t have to be boring. The key to keeping your garden beautiful and waterwise is intelligent plant choice. This practical guide includes a range of plants selected for their wide adaptability and ornamental value.


The New American LandscapeLeading Voices on the Future of Sustainable GardeningEdited by Thomas ChristopherExplores key techniques and practices that lead to gardens that are in harmony with nature – and human nature. Native plants? Organic lawns? Meadows? Living roofs? This book frames the questions and lets the discussion unfold.


Garden Eco-ChicReusing Found Objects to Create Decks, Paths, Containers, Lanterns and More Matthew LevesqueLoads of garden design projects and inspirational ideas for taking advantage of reusable materials found in the home, refuse tip or charity shop.


GARDENREUSING FOUND OBJECTS TO CREATE

DECKS, PATHS, CONTAINERS, LANTERNS AND MORE

MATTHEW LEVESQUEMATTHEW LEVESQUE

ECO-CHIC

Free-Range Chicken GardensHow to Create a Beautiful, Chicken-Friendly YardJessi BloomPhotographs by Kate Baldwin

With step-by-step instructions for creating a beautiful and functional space for keeping chickens, Free-Range Chicken Gardens covers everything a gardener will need to know – from the basics of raising chickens, to how to create the perfect chicken-friendly garden design and build innovative coops.

ISBN: 9781604692372 • 224 pp, 125 colour photographs, 12 drawings, 230 x 205 mm, paperback £12.99 ©2012

Recent ReleaseCreating Rain Gardens Capturing the Rain for Your Own Water-Efficient GardenCleo Woelfle-Erskine and Apryl UncapherA comprehensive book for the DIY-er, with step-by-step instructions for designing and building features that will make the best use of water in the garden. It covers all you need to know about soil preparation, planting and aftercare, to selecting water-loving plants.

ISBN: 9781604692402 • 208 pp, 60 black and white photographs, 26 drawings, 230 x 205 mm, paperback £14.99 ©2012

High-Impact, Low-Carbon Gardening1001 Ways to Garden SustainablyAlice BoweTaking the reader step-by-step through all the aspects of making a garden, from design through to planning and maintenance, it is a one-stop reference for the new generation of environmentally aware gardeners who want to minimize damage to natural resources while they garden.


The Naturescaping WorkbookA Step-by-Step Guide for Bringing Nature to Your BackyardBeth O’Donnell YoungPhotographs by Karen Bussolini

Offering a step-by-step approach to working with nature to create a beautiful, inviting landscape, Young helps readers to attract wildlife, discover the best edibles for their landscape, and learn how to use native plants to their full potential.


Handmade Garden ProjectsStep-by-Step Instructions for Creative Garden Features, Containers, Lighting & MoreLorene Edwards ForknerIn this book, DIY materials, found objects and the occasional bit of cellar debris are converted into distinctive garden furnishings imbued with a modern sensibility and resourceful spirit.



Small Green RoofsLow-Tech Options for Greener LivingNigel Dunnett, Dusty Gedge, John Little, and Edmund C. SnodgrassGardeners and homeowners will relish the scaled-down technical specifications, design ideas and implementation advice presented in the book, which uses a range of case studies from ordinary domestic gardens to inspire, inform and motivate.

ISBN: 9781604690590 • 256 pp, 220 colour photographs 230 x 205 mm, paperback £16.99 ©2011

The Truth About Garden RemediesWhat Works, What Doesn’t, and WhyJeff GillmanAssesses new and historic advice and reveals the how and why for more than 100 common and uncommon gardening practices.

ISBN: 9780881929126 • 216 pp, 10 tables/charts, 11 drawings, 230 x 150 mm, paperback £6.99 ©2008

The Truth About Organic GardeningBenefits, Drawbacks, and the Bottom LineJeff GillmanAll gardening products and practices – organic and synthetic – are examined case-by-case to determine both whether they are safe and whether they accomplish the task for which they are intended.


Green Roof PlantsA Resource and Planting GuideEdmund C. Snodgrass and Lucie L. Snodgrass Until now there has been no reliable reference devoted exclusively to the various species that are suitable for use. Green Roof Plants fills that void, containing photographs and cultural information for more than 200 plants.


Ecology for GardenersSteven B. Carroll and Steven D. Salt Ecologists Carroll and Salt argue that the more completely we understand ecosystems, the better gardeners we become.


Planting Green Roofs and Living WallsRevised and Updated Edition

Nigel Dunnett and Noël KingsburyReveals the very latest techniques, materials and plants and showcases some spectacular new case studies.


Teaming with MicrobesThe Organic Gardener’s Guide to the Soil Food WebRevised Edition

Jeff Lowenfels and Wayne LewisDiscover the benefits of cultivating the soil food web and grow healthy, vigorous plants without chemicals.

ISBN: 9781604691139 • 220 pp, 88 colour photos, 18 charts and diagrams, 230 x 150 mm, hardcover £17.99 ©2010

The Green Roof ManualA Professional Guide to Design, Installation, and MaintenanceEdmund C. Snodgrass and Linda McIntyreExplains how green roofs function and how to plan and carry out projects successfully from concept through to construction and maintenance.

ISBN: 9781604690491 • 304 pp, full colour throughout, 235 x 190 mm, hardcover £25.00 ©2010Jeff Lowenfels & Wayne Lewis

Foreword by Elaine Ingham

Teamingwith

MicrobesThe Organic Gardener’s Guide

to the Soil Food Web

“A breakthrough book for the fi eld of organic gardening.” —AMERICAN GARDENER

REVISED EDITION

A Professional Guide to Design, Installation, and

Maintenance

THE

MANUALROOF

GREEN

Edmund C. Snodgrass and Linda McIntyre

Edmund C. Snodgrass and Linda McIntyre

“An indispensable reference and source book for the ongoing green roof explosion.”

— MICHAEL VAN VALKENBURG

“An indispensable reference and source book for the ongoing green roof explosion.”

— MICHAEL VAN VALKENBURG

Rain GardensManaging Water Sustainably in the Garden and Designed LandscapeNigel Dunnett and Andy ClaydenThe first book on sustainable water management schemes suitable for students and professionals.


Sustainable Gardening & Design

Designing with GrassesNeil LucasForeword by Rick Darke

Ornamental grasses endow a garden with show stopping appeal and require remarkably little work in return. Inspired by wild grass planting, Neil Lucas explains how to bring the magic of grasses to gardens.


Techniques & General Reference

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The Reference Manual of Woody Plant PropagationFrom Seed to Tissue CultureSecond Edition

Michael A. Dirr and Charles W. Heuser, Jr. Over 1,100 species and their propagation requirements by seeds, cuttings, grafting and budding and tissue culture are discussed in exhaustive detail.

ISBN: 9781604690040 • 424 pp, 313 black & white photographs, 24 line drawings, 280 x 215 mm, paperback £35.00 ©2007

The Essential Garden Maintenance WorkbookRosemary Alexander This comprehensive workbook will allow you to tackle every gardening task with skill and confidence.

ISBN: 9780881927832 • 376 pp, 100 colour photographs, 350 line drawings, 245 x 195 mm, flexibind £22.50 ©2006

When Perennials BloomAn Almanac for Planning and PlantingTomasz Anisko An authoritative, exhaustively researched guide to the flowering times of more than 450 perennials.

ISBN: 9780881928877 • 512 pp, 625 colour photographs, 469 graphs, 280 x 215 mm, hardcover £40.00 ©2008

Creative PropagationSecond Edition

Peter Thompson Thoroughly revised and updated, with almost twice as much text and nearly three times as many plants, this book offers the philosophy of basing techniques on ‘observing how plants reproduce naturally’.

ISBN: 9780881926811 • 360 pp, 55 black & white photographs, 42 line drawings, 20 charts, 230 x 180 mm, flexibind £17.99 ©2005

Managing the Wet GardenPlants That Flourish in Problem PlacesJohn Simmons Provides practical tips on recognizing and managing a wet site, and includes a directory of water-tolerant plants, including trees, shrubs, climbers and bulbs.

ISBN: 9780881929003 • 312 pp, 242 colour photographs 265 x 185 mm, hardcover £25.00 ©2008

So You Want to Be a Garden DesignerHow to Get Started, Grow, and Thrive in the Landscape Design BusinessLove Albrecht HowardThis comprehensive, friendly, practical book will enable you to turn your garden design dream into reality.

ISBN: 9780881929041 • 424 pp, 32 colour photographs, 85 black & white photographs, 11 black & white line drawings, 230 x 150 mm, hardcover £20.00 ©2010

Decoding Gardening AdviceThe Science Behind the 100 Most Common RecommendationsJeff Gillman & Meleah MaynardEveryone seems to have advice for the budding gardener – but how much of this is grounded in science, reality or even common sense? Gillman and Maynard back up every good recommendation with sound horticultural and botanical science.


The Art of Creative PruningInventive Ideas for Training and Shaping Trees and ShrubsJake HobsonDrawing on both eastern and western styles, author Jake Hobson moves beyond the traditional lollipops and animals and teaches a wholly new approach to ornamental pruning that appeals to modern sensibilities.


Recent ReleaseThe A to Z of Plant Names A Quick Reference Guide to 4000 Garden PlantsAllen J. CoombesBotanical names are essential to accurate identification of plants but many gardeners find them unwieldy and intimidating. This handy gardener’s reference provides the derivation, meaning and pronunciation of the most popular and interesting garden plants.

ISBN: 9781604691962 • 312 pp, 205 x 140 mm, hardcover £12.99 ©2012

Recent ReleaseThe Anxious Gardener’s Book of Answers Teri Dunn ChaceGardening is supposed to be relaxing – but who can you turn to when things go wrong? Help is at hand! The author offers solutions to 100 of the most common gardening problems, from plant care to basic cultivation techniques.

ISBN: 9781604692358 • 220 pp, 75 drawings, 205 x 150 mm paperback £7.99 ©2012

The Timber Press Dictionary of Plant NamesWalter von Erhardt, Siegmund Seybold, Nils Bödeker, and Erich GötzEdited by Allen J. Coombes

An indispensable reference for finding out the correct name of a plant quickly and reliably.

ISBN: 9781604691153 • 928 pp 195 x 125 mm, hardcover £25.00 ©2010


So You Want to Start a NurseryTony Avent Debunks myths about the ornamental plants nursery business and reveals what it takes to succeed, whether you’re an enthusiastic amateur or a wholesale grower.

ISBN: 9780881925845 • 340 pp, 105 black & white photographs, 230 x 155 mm, hardcover £17.99 ©2003

Bonsai with Japanese MaplesPeter Adams The specific horticultural needs of Japanese maples as bonsai subjects and proven techniques for creating and maintaining beautiful specimens.

ISBN: 9780881928099 160 pp, 149 colour photographs, 112 colour drawings 230 x 180 mm, hardcover £25.00 ©2006

NiwakiPruning, Training and Shaping Trees the Japanese WayJake HobsonAfter first discussing the principles that underpin the techniques, Hobson offers in-depth guidelines for shaping a wide variety of trees and shrubs.


Gardening on Pavement, Tables, and Hard SurfacesGeorge Schenk Using extensive photographs, plant lists and step-by-step instructions, the author shows how everyone can adopt this charming and beautiful style of planting.


Macro Photography for Gardeners and Nature LoversThe Essential Guide to Digital TechniquesAlan L. DetrickAll the information aspiring photographers – no matter their level of skill – need to take their photos to the next level.


The Pruning of Trees, Shrubs and ConifersSecond Edition

George E. BrownRevised and Expanded by Tony Kirkham

Recommends the best pruning techniques and practices for more than 450 genera of trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers.

ISBN: 9781604690026 • 340 pp, 49 colour photographs, 54 line drawings, 230 x 180 mm, paperback £14.99 ©2009

Cut Flowers of the WorldA Complete Reference for Growers and FloristsJohannes Maree and Ben-Erik van WykComprehensive and practical, this is the essential reference to the commercial flowers that are sold in florist shops every day.


A COMPLETE R EFER ENCE FOR GROW ER S A ND FLOR ISTS

CUT FLOWERS OF THE WORLD

JOHANNES MAREE AND BEN-ERIK VAN WYK

Planting and Maintaining a Tree CollectionSimon ToomerExplores the fascinating subject of collecting trees from a historical, practical and philosophical standpoint and illuminates the very special relationship that exists between humans and trees.


Planting and Maintaining a

Tree Collection

Simon Toomer Director of the Westonbirt National Arboretum

Private Gardens ▲ Public Arboretums ▲ Planning and Preparation Cataloguing and Labelling ▲ Management and Mapping

Plants from Test TubesAn Introduction to MicropropagationLydiane Kyte and John Kleyn Included in this essential reference are laboratory techniques and practices, and recipes for propagating 54 varieties of ferns, perennials, trees and shrubs.

ISBN: 9780881923612 • 240 pp, 47 line drawings, & charts 18 black & white photographs 260 x 185 mm, hardcover £22.50 ©1996

Woody Cut Stems for Growers and FloristsProduction and Post-Harvest Handling of Branches for Flowers, Fruit, and FoliageLane Greer and John Dole Includes detailed information on 100 woody genera used for cut stems, extensive production guidelines, and explanations of techniques such as pruning, coppicing and forcing.


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HebesA Guide to Species, Hybrids, and Allied GeneraLawrie Metcalf Provides a wealth of information about the native habitats, preferred growing conditions, cultivation and history of hebes and an A–Z guide to all known species.

ISBN: 9780881927733 308 pp, 133 colour photographs, 17 black & white illustrations, 230 x 180 mm, hardcover £30.00 ©2006

Winter-flowering ShrubsMichael W. Buffin Readers will find daphnes, viburnums, witch hazels and camellias to suit every taste and garden situation.


ViburnumsFlowering Shrubs for Every SeasonMichael A. DirrIn this definitive guide, Dirr provides a wealth of information about every species and cultivar worthy of horticultural consideration.


Trees for All SeasonsBroadleaved Evergreens for Temperate ClimatesSean HoganForeword by Roy Lancaster

With more than 350 photos and detailed descriptions of choice trees, Hogan opens up a largely unexplored world of foliar beauty.

ISBN: 9780881926743 •336 pp, 373 colour photographs, 265 x 185 mm, hardcover £25.00 ©2008

Conifers for GardensAn Illustrated EncyclopediaRichard L. BitnerBrimming with concise descriptions and their numerous cultivars, this meticulously researched reference provides information for almost every hardy conifer you’re likely to encounter.


Seeing TreesDiscover the Extraordinary Secrets of Everyday TreesNancy Ross HugoPhotographs by Robert Llewellyn

In Seeing Trees, Nancy Ross Hugo teaches us a whole new way of looking at trees. When we take the time to look carefully we can learn about the scars of a leaf, the twig structure of a tree and the pattern of its bark.


Japanese MaplesThe Complete Guide to Selection and CultivationFourth Edition

J. D. Vertrees & Peter GregoryThis new edition includes more than 100 new introductions, revisions to plant nomenclature and new information on established favourites.


Designing with ConifersThe Best Choice for Year-Round Interest in Your GardenRichard L. BitnerConifers can be instrumental in creating beautiful, long-lasting plant combinations and serene havens. Designing with Conifers will show you how to make the most of these beautiful and versatile plants.


Dirr’s Encyclopedia of Trees and ShrubsMichael A. DirrThis book is in a class of its own for the sheer quality of its information, its beautiful photographs and the unique plant records of this master plantsman.


Recent ReleaseThe Timber Press Encyclopedia of Flowering Shrubs Jim GardinerAn incomparable pictorial reference of hardy flowering shrubs. The encyclopedia includes pictures, profiles and cultivation data for more than 1700 plants.


Trees & Shrubs


The Gossler Guide to the Best Hardy ShrubsMore than 350 Expert Choices for Your GardenRoger, Eric and Marjory GosslerThis guide to more than 400 of the most beautiful, versatile and growable shrubs will help you turn any dreary area into a varied and beautiful garden – and make you a better gardener, too.


roger, eric, and marjory gossler

Foreword by John Elsley

The Gossler Guide

to the

More than 350 Expert Choices for Your Garden

Best HardyShrubs

The Gossler Guide

to the

Conifers of the WorldThe Complete ReferenceJames E. EckenwalderThe first comprehensive update of conifer taxonomy in nearly a century, this definitive work provides up-to-date descriptions of all the true conifers of the world.

ISBN: 9780881929744 • 744 pp, 67 colour and 295 black & white photos, 240 line drawings, 67 distribution maps, 280 x 215 mm, hardcover £45.00 ©2009

CamelliasThe Gardener’s EncyclopediaJennifer TrehaneProvides information on how to grow and care for camellias, as well as descriptions of over 600 garden-worthy species and cultivars.


400 Trees and Shrubs for Small SpacesDiana M. MillerThis practical reference takes the anguish out of the process by recommending plants and cultivation techniques that excel in small garden spaces.

ISBN: 9780881928754 • 216 pp, 153 colour photographs, 21 black & white diagrams, 235 x 195 mm, hardcover £20.00 ©2008

DaphnesA Practical Guide for GardenersRobin White This practical account drawn from the long experience of Robin White has been eagerly awaited by Daphne enthusiasts and collectors.


Encyclopedia of HydrangeasC. J. van Gelderen and D. M. van Gelderen With complete information on cultivation, propagation and pests and diseases, the Encyclopedia of Hydrangeas promises to help every discerning gardener ensure planting success.

ISBN: 9780881926224 • 280 pp, • 795 colour photographs, 280 x 215 mm, hardcover £35.00 ©2004

Hardy Rhododendron SpeciesA Guide to IdentificationJames Cullen This book provides the key to the accurate identification of the nearly 300 Rhododendron species widely in cultivation.


CotoneastersA Comprehensive Guide

to Shrubs for Flowers, Fruit, and Foliage

Jeanette Fryer&

Bertil Hylmö

Foreword by Roy Lancaster

CotoneastersA Comprehensive Guide to Shrubs for Flowers, Fruit, and FoliageJeanette Fryer and Bertil HylmöForeword by Roy Lancaster

A monumental and comprehensive source of information on the classification, identification, cultivation and nomenclature of nearly all the known species and cultivars.

ISBN: 9780881929270 • 344 pp, 200 colour photographs, 230 x 180 mm hardcover £30.00 ©2008

Hollies for GardenersChristopher Bailes Celebrates American, European, Chinese and Japanese hollies, providing detailed planting advice and illustrating his account with vivid photos.


DogwoodsPaul Cappiello and Don Shadow This book covers all dogwoods currently available in nurseries. Includes details on cultivation, pests, diseases, breeding and selection.


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The Well-Tended Perennial GardenPlanting & Pruning TechniquesExpanded Edition

Tracy DiSabato-Aust This is the first, and still the most thorough, book to detail essential practices of perennial care.


Tall PerennialsLarger-than-Life Plants for Gardens of All SizesRoger TurnerFeatures hand-picked selection of high-performing perennials that are all over five feet.


Roger Turner

Tall PerennialsLarger-than-Life Plants for Gardens of All Sizes

PerennialsThe Gardener’s ReferenceSusan Carter, Carrie Becker and Bob LillyPhotographs by Lynne Harrison Foreword by Ann Lovejoy

Whether you’re a beginner gardener, a seasoned expert or a professional horticulturist, Perennials will be the book you turn to again and again for essential information about these supremely beautiful and useful plants.


The New Encyclopedia of DayliliesMore than 1700 Outstanding SelectionsTed L. Petit and John P. PeatMore than 1700 daylilies (1400 of them new to this edition) in detailed colour photographs are accompanied by comprehensive descriptions.


The DaylilyA Guide for GardenersJohn P. Peat and Ted L. Petit The authors have created an authoritative overview of all aspects of daylily history, cultivation and breeding.


Bloom’s Best Perennials and GrassesExpert Plant Choices and Dramatic Combinations for Year-Round GardensAdrian BloomPhotographs by Adrian Bloom & Richard Bloom

Focuses on a select palette of tried-and-tested favourites that will guarantee a display that is easy to maintain and full of interest all year round.


PhloxA Natural History and Gardener’s GuideJames H. LocklearThe comprehensive and authoritative work is sure to be welcomed by phlox enthusiasts, alpine gardeners and those with an interest in the natural history of plants.


Recent ReleaseThe Lavender Lover’s Handbook The 100 Most Beautiful and Fragrant Varieties for Growing, Crafting, and CookingSarah Berringer BaderPhotographs by Janet Loughrey

This gorgeous guide provides a complete checklist of the colour, fragrance, size and foliage of 100 of the most popular lavender varieties. The author includes tips on how to harvest, cook and craft with this wonderful herb.


Armitage’s Garden PerennialsSecond Edition, Fully updatedAllan M. ArmitageThis encyclopedia is the most comprehensive single-volume photographic resource on perennial plants.


Recent ReleaseCacti and Succulents for Cold Climates274 Outstanding Species for Challenging ConditionsLeo J. ChanceForeword by Panayoti Kelaidis

If you thought that these spectacular plants were only for gardens in hot climates, think again! This guide includes planting information and colour photos of succulents that can be used in any garden.


Annuals & Perennials


50 High-Impact, Low-Care Garden PlantsTracy DiSabato-Aust Tracy’s choices for gardeners with hectic lives offer long-lasting blooms, architectural form and texture and multi-season interest.


BegoniasCultivation, Identification, and Natural HistoryMark C. Tebbitt Includes concise descriptions, keys, and elegant illustrations of more than 300 commonly cultivated species and cultivars.

ISBN: 9780881927337 • 336 pp 212 colour photographs, 106 line drawings 230 x 180 mm, hardcover £25.00 ©2005

Perennial Companions100 Dazzling Plant Combinations for Every SeasonTom FischerPhotographs by Richard Bloom and Adrian Bloom

Whether you want to create a small-scale sanctuary or a bewitching border, you’ll find an abundance of inspiration in this perfect package.


Bleeding Hearts, Corydalis, and Their RelativesMark C. Tebbitt, Magnus Lidén and Henrik ZetterlundThis guide to all the cultivated members of the bleeding heart family will intrigue rock, alpine and woodland gardeners.


Gardening with Hardy HeathersDavid Small and Ella May T. WulffEncompasses the heaths and heathers of the closely related genera Calluna, Daboecia and Erica, whose shared characteristics and similar cultural requirements make them broadly compatible in a variety of garden situations.

ISBN: 9780881927825 • 296 pp, 214 colour photos, 17 maps, 265 x 185 mm, hardcover £30.00 ©2008

The New Book of SalviasSages for Every GardenBetsy ClebschDrawings by Carol D. Barner

Documents approximately 150 salvias, including botanical descriptions, information on habit, blooming cycle, recommended companion plants and delightful historical tidbits.

ISBN: 9780881929133 344 pp, 149 colour photographs, 74 line drawings 230 x 150 mm, paperback £14.99 ©2008

LilacsA Gardener’s EncyclopediaJohn L. Fiala Revised and updated by Freek Vrugtman

Packed with gorgeous colour photographs, this reference book tells the story of a classic shrub cherished for reliable masses of springtime flowers and sweet fragrance.

ISBN: 9780881927955 • 416 pp, 582 colour photographs, 26 black & white photographs, 24 line drawings, 280 x 215 mm, hardcover £35.00 ©2008

High and DryGardening with Cold-Hardy Dryland PlantsRobert NoldDescribes more than 1000 plants that will thrive in the daunting climate of the high desert and other dry regions that have extreme temperatures.

ISBN: 9780881928723 •420 pp, 211 colour photographs, 10 watercolour illustrations, 230 x 180 mm, hardcover £25.00 ©2008

Encyclopedia of Water Garden PlantsGreg Speichert and Sue Speichert The definitive photographic reference to the full range of water garden plants available, offering complete information on hardiness, culture, propagation and pests and diseases.


Waterlilies and LotusesSpecies, Cultivars, and New HybridsPerry D. Slocum Discusses all species and the major cultivars with information on hardiness and an extensive list of suppliers of water garden plants and equipment.

ISBN: 9780881926842 • 260 pp, 327 colour photographs, 35 black & white illustrations 260 x 185 mm, hardcover £25.00 ©2005

Dwarf CampanulasAnd Associated GeneraGraham Nicholls Specialists and collectors will delight in the descriptions of rare and little-documented plants and their wild habitats.


Heucheras and HeucherellasCoral Bells and Foamy BellsDan Heims and Grahame Ware These plants are now among the most popular in nurseries around the world. Includes listings of the choice selections currently available.


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What’s Wrong With My Vegetable Garden? 100% Organic Solutions for All Your Vegetables, from Artichokes to ZucchiniDavid Deardorff & Kathryn WadsworthAuthors David Deardorff and Kathryn Wadsworth are experts at diagnosing plant problems, and equally expert at finding organic, effective solutions. Follow their advice for a garden that’s healthy, productive, and problem-free.


The Beginner’s Guide to Growing Heirloom VegetablesThe 100 Easiest to Grow, Tastiest Vegetables for Your GardenMarie IannottiHeirloom vegetables may have great stories behind them, but the real test is in the flavour. Iannotti tells us which ones to grow, complete with easy growing tips and techniques.


Recent ReleaseAgavesLiving Sculptures for Landscapes and ContainersGreg StarrGreg Starr profiles 75 agave species, cultivars, and hybrids best suited to containers and landscapes. Because agaves can change dramatically as they age, photos show species from youth to maturity, a unique feature of this book.

ISBN: 9781604691986 • 344 pp, over 220 colour photographs, 230 x 180 mm, hardcover £25.00 ©2012

Succulent Container GardensDesign Eye-Catching Displays with 350 Easy-Care PlantsDebra Lee BaldwinProvides everything you need to know to design, plant and nurture succulents in pots of any size.


Growing Carnivorous PlantsBarry A. RiceThis book will help readers understand and successfully cultivate more than 600 species, hybrids and cultivars.


The Garden Succulents PrimerGideon Smith and Ben-Erik van WykA user-friendly identification guide, including detailed descriptions of more than 400 well-known succulents and their close relatives. Also covers conservation, cultivation and propagation.

ISBN: 9780881929546• 320 pp 450 colour photographs, 10 colour illustrations, 240 x 165 mm, hardcover £20.00 ©2008

Designing with SucculentsDebra Lee BaldwinGives design and cultivation basics for paths, borders, slopes and containers; hundreds of succulent plant recommendations; and descriptions of 90 easy-care, drought-tolerant companion plants.


The Curious World of Carnivorous PlantsA Comprehensive Guide to Their Biology and CultivationWilhelm Barthlott, Stefan Porembski, Rüdiger Seine and Inge TheisenTranslated by Michael Ashdown

Provides the first comprehensive listing of some 630 known carnivorous plant species described in fascinating detail.

ISBN: 9780881927924 • 224 pp 190 colour and black & white illustrations, 260 x 190 mm, hardcover £25.00 ©2007

The Timber Press Guide to Succulent Plants of the WorldA Comprehensive Reference to More than 2000 SpeciesFred DortortFeaturing more than 2000 succulents, each entry includes information on the plant’s native habitat, its cultivation requirements and its horticultural potential, with more than 750 colour photos for identification.

ISBN: 9780881929959 • 344 pp, 755 colour photographs, 2 maps, 280 x 215 mm, hardcover £35.00 ©2011

Tropicals , Edibles & Ethnobotany

The Gardener’s Guide to CactusThe 100 Best Paddles, Barrels, Columns, and GlobesScott CalhounThis book shows how easy, hardy and rewarding cactus can be for everyone – not just specialists. Calhoun picks 100 of the best cactus available and shows how they can make striking additions to your garden or dazzling container specimens.


Recent ReleaseThe Encyclopedia of Cultivated PalmsSecond EditionRobert Lee Riffle, Paul Craft & Scott ZonaThis volume documents every genus in the palm family. 850 species are described in detail, including cold hardiness, water needs, height and special requirements




The Encyclopedia of HerbsA Comprehensive Reference to Herbs of Flavor and FragranceArthur O. Tucker and Thomas DeBaggioProvides every aspect of growing, identifying, harvesting, preserving and using more than 500 species of herb.

ISBN: 9780881929942 • 604 pp, 145 line drawings, 230 x 180 mm, hardcover £35.00 ©2009

The Complete Book of GarlicA Guide for Gardeners, Growers, and Serious CooksTed Jordan MeredithProfiles nearly 150 different kinds of garlic and presents copious in-depth information about every aspect of garlic’s essential characteristics, history, cultivation and use.

ISBN: 9780881928839 • 332 pp, 194 colour photos 10 line drawings, 255 x 205 mm, hardcover £25.00 ©2008

Food Plants of the WorldAn Illustrated GuideBen-Erik van Wyk The core of the volume is an encyclopedic description of more than 350 food and flavour plants in use worldwide.

ISBN: 9780881927436 • 480 pp, 1000+ colour photographs, 235 x 155 mm, hardcover £25.00 ©2005

Taming the TruffleThe History, Lore, and Science of the Ultimate MushroomIan R. Hall, Gordon T. Brown and Alessandra ZambonelliHere in the most comprehensive treatment of the gastronomic treasure to date, the art and science of the high-stakes pursuit come together.

ISBN: 9780881928600 • 304 pp, 158 colour photos 11 drawings, 230 x 150 mm, hardcover £20.00 ©2008

Uncommon Fruits for Every GardenLee ReichIllustrations by Vicki Herzfeld Arlein

23 unusual fruits that offer mouthwatering rewards to anyone willing to veer off the beaten path.

ISBN: 9780881929447 • 308 pp, 51 colour photographs, 29 line drawings, 230 x 150 mm, paperback £9.99 ©2008

The Complete Chilli Pepper BookA Gardener’s Guide to Choosing, Growing, Preserving, and CookingDavid DeWitt and Paul W. Bosland All the information that anyone with an interest in chilli peppers could ever hope to find. ISBN: 9780881929201 • 336 pp, 273 colour photographs, 210 x 210 mm, hardcover £25.00 ©2009

Jennifer R. Bartleyauthor of Designing the New Kitchen Garden

The Kitchen Gardener’s HandbookD E S I G N P L A N S • S E A S O N A L C H E C K L I S T S • F R E S H R E C I P E S P L ANT P R O FI LE S & G R O W I N G TI P S • FLO W E R S FO R TH E TA B LE

The Kitchen Gardener’s HandbookJennifer R. BartleyA guide for gardeners who want it all – the freshness of fruits and vegetables and the beauty and simplicity of hand-picked bouquets.


THE ENCYCLOPEDI A of

HERBSA Comprehensive

Reference to Herbs of Flavor and Fragrance

A RTHUR O. TUCK ER and

THOM A S DEBAGGIO

The Edible Front YardThe Mow-Less , Grow-More Plan for a Beautiful, Bountiful GardenIvette SolerIn this book, famed blogger and garden designer Ivette Soler shows readers how to transform front gardens into productive, beautifully designed oases of fruits and vegetables.


Sugar Snaps and StrawberriesSimple Solutions for Creating Your Own Small-Space Edible GardenAndrea BellamyPhotographs by Jackie Connelly

Armed with luscious photography, encouraging tips and sophisticated designs, you’re sure to join the grow-your-own revolution, whatever your outdoor space.


The Rancho Gordo Heirloom Bean Grower’s GuideSteve Sando’s 50 Favorite VarietiesSteve SandoIncluding advice on growing beans in your own back garden, the stories behind each unique variety, and recipes that bring out the best in each type, this spirited exploration will inspire gardeners and cooks alike.


Craft Beers of the Pacific NorthwestA Beer Lover ‘s Guide to Oregon, Washington, and British ColumbiaLisa M. MorrisonWith all the tools you need, including guides to the best breweries, lists of must-try beers and the best bottle shops, this guide is the first step to an exploration of the craft breweries of the Pacific Northwest.

ISBN: 9781604690897 • 208 pp, 95 black & white photographs, 18 maps, 230 x 165 mm, paperback £14.99 ©2011

Fruit Trees in Small SpacesAbundant Harvests from Your Own Backyard Colby EiermanHave you ever dreamed of having an orchard where you could pick pears, plums and apples, but thought that you didn’t have the space for one? Fruit expert Eierman shows readers how to have a beautiful and productive orchard regardless of space.

ISBN: 9781604691900 • 256 pp, 168 colour photographs, 10 illustrations, 230 x 195 mm, paperback £16.99 ©2012

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Hot Plants for Cool ClimatesGardening with Tropical Plants in Temperate ZonesSusan A. Roth and Dennis Schrader Practical advice for achieving the tropical look in a temperate garden. ISBN: 9780881927191 • 228 pp, 244 colour photographs 250 x 185 mm, paperback £19.99 ©2005

ImpatiensThe Vibrant World of Busy Lizzies, Balsams, and Touch-me-notsRaymond J. MorganEssential reading for curious-minded gardeners keen to unearth this fascinating genus.


Encyclopedia of Exotic Plants for Temperate ClimatesWill GilesWith some 2000 species and cultivars described, this book enables gardeners of all levels to make informed choices from an expansive plant palette.


PassifloraPassionflowers of the WorldTorsten Ulmer and John M. MacDougal Drawings by Bettina Ulmer

This comprehensive volume describes 207 Passiflora species and 31 hybrids.


Medicinal Plants of the WorldBen-Erik van Wyk and Michael WinkIncludes descriptions of more than 300 medicinal plants.

ISBN: 9780881926026 480 pp, 793 colour photographs, 137 diagrams 240 x 165 mm, hardcover £35.00 ©2004

Medicinal Plants in Folk TraditionAn Ethnobotany of Britain and IrelandDavid E. Allen and Gabrielle Hatfield Chronicles the medicinal uses of more than 400 species used in Britain and Ireland.

ISBN: 9780881926385 • 432 pp, 31 colour photographs, 57 black & white illustrations, 230 x 155 mm, hardcover £22.50 ©2004

Mind-Altering and Poisonous Plants of the WorldMichael Wink and Ben-Erik van WykAn encyclopedic account of 1200 psychoactive and toxic plants.



Growing CitrusMartin Page Everything the backyard gardener needs to know to successfully grow citrus trees in temperate climates.

ISBN: 9780881929065 • 192 pp, 120 colour photos, 235 x 195 mm, hardcover £20.00 ©2008

ColeusRainbow Foliage for Containers and GardensRay RogersPhotographs by Richard Hartlage

These plants have made a dramatic comeback recently with a dazzling variety of leaf colour, shape and pattern.


Bizarre BotanicalsHow to Grow String-of-Hearts, Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Panda Ginger, and Other Weird and Wonderful PlantsLarry Mellichamp & Paula GrossForeword by Tony Avent

Features over 75 astonishing plants that have extraordinary abilities, including those with pyrotechnic spores that can burst into flame.


Agaves, Yuccas, and Related PlantsA Gardener’s GuideMary Irish and Gary Irish These exotic natives of the Americas are among the most striking of drought-tolerant plants, and they make wonderful accents in the garden. Full information on cultivation and propagation is provided.



Timber Press Pocket Guide to Ornamental GrassesRick Darke This accessible and comprehensive guide covers 530 species and cultivars.

ISBN: 9780881926538 • 228 pp, 320 colour photographs, 210 x 145 mm, flexibind £14.99 ©2004Timber Press Pocket Guide

to Ground CoversDavid S. MacKenzie Weary of plain green turf grasses, boring brown wood chips and high-maintenance gardens? More than 1000 readily available ground covers are profiled in this guide, accompanied by 320 photographs.

ISBN: 9780881927986 • 240 pp, 320 colour photographs, 210 x 145 mm, flexibind £14.99 ©2006

Timber Press Pocket Guide to BulbsJohn E. Bryan A handy reference to more than 700 bulb species, cultivars and hybrids. It includes information on cultivation, maintenance and pests and diseases, as well as lists of bulbs for specific garden uses.


Timber Press Pocket Guide to PalmsRobert Lee RiffleUnlocks the keys to successfully growing 200 palm species and hybrids in tropical and temperate climes.

ISBN: 9780881927764 •240 pp, 322 colour photographs, 210 x 145 mm, flexibind £14.99 ©2008

Timber Press Pocket Guide to Japanese Maples J. D. Vertrees with Peter GregoryAlong with information on cultivation and maintenance, this book provides lists of trees for specific garden uses, enabling gardeners to select the best trees for various conditions. Fifty newer cultivars are presented.

ISBN: 9780881927993 • 224 pp, 330 colour photos 210 x 145 mm, flexibind £14.99 ©2007

Timber Press Pocket Guide to HostasDiana Grenfell and Michael ShadrackBoasting diverse leaf shape, size, colour and texture, hostas are the supreme plant for shade. This guide features 280 of the best new and old hostas, each hand-picked for its superb performance in the landscape.


Timber Press Pocket Guide to Shade Perennials W. George Schmid Provides descriptions of more than 1000 readily available species and cultivars that will enliven and thrive in the shade garden.


Timber Press Pocket Guide to Water Garden PlantsGreg Speichert and Sue SpeichertIncludes 450 of the best plants for ponds and wet soils, with detailed information on selection, growth and care. Notes on cultivation address how much water each plant needs, information on cold tolerance and how to overwinter.


Timber Press Pocket Guide to ClematisMary Toomey With Everett Leeds and Charles Chesshire

Profiles 300 plants from an international selection of garden-worthy species and hybrids.


MORE THAN 300 SPECIES AND VARIETIES

TIMBER PRESS POCKET GUIDE TO

BamboosTED JORDAN

MEREDITH

Timber Press Pocket Guide to BamboosTed Jordan MeredithCovers 40 genera of bamboos in cultivation and describes more than 300 species and cultivated varieties. This portable reference packs the authority of an encyclopedia into a pocket-sized format.

ISBN: 9780881929362 • 208 pp, 302 colour photos 210 x 145 mm, flexibind £14.99 ©2009

Timber Press Pocket Guides

Timber Press Pocket Guide to Conifers Richard L. BitnerThe perfect companion for anyone who needs a portable guide to conifer choices.

ISBN: 9781604691702 • 224 pp, full colour throughout, 210 x 145 mm, flexibind £14.99 ©2010

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Alpine Plants of EuropeA Gardener’s GuideJim Jermyn Dramatic photos and descriptions take readers through the Pyrenees, Alps, Balkans and Carpathians.

ISBN: 9780881927344 320 pp, 220 colour photographs 260 x 185 mm, hardcover £25.00 ©2005

The Rock Garden Plant PrimerEasy, Small Plants for Containers, Patios, and the Open GardenChristopher Grey-WilsonColourful, small rock garden plants are perfect for the pots, containers, window boxes and raised beds that are the mainstays of modern gardens.


TulipsSpecies and Hybrids for the GardenerRichard Wilford Wilford’s experience of growing tulips at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, informs his excellent cultivation advice.


Bulbs in ContainersRod Leeds Photographs by Marie O’Hara

Details how to plan and prepare for a year of flowering bulbs.

ISBN: 9780881927351 224 pp, 99 colour photographs 230 x 155 mm, hardcover £20.00 ©2005

The Iris FamilyNatural History and ClassificationPeter Goldblatt and John C. ManningA definitive account of the natural history and classification of the iris family.


Recent ReleaseA Guide to Bearded Irises Cultivating the Rainbow for Beginners and EnthusiastsKelly D. NorrisHow to choose the best varieties of iris for your garden and how to propagate new irises from seed. Featuring over 600 plants and stunning colour portraits.


Buried TreasuresFinding and Growing the World’s Choicest BulbsJanis RuksansOffers an abundance of information about the care and cultivation of every genus of bulb-forming plant.ISBN: 9780881928181 • 460 pp, 304 colour photographs, 265 x 185 mm, hardcover £30.00 ©2007

IrisesA Gardener’s EncyclopediaClaire AustinIncluded is cultivation advice, information about breeding history and ideas for combination plantings.


SaxifragesA Definitive Guide to the 2000 Species, Hybrids & CultivarsMalcolm McGregorThe story of a true enthusiast’s search for saxifrages in the wild, his techniques for successful cultivation and his continuing quest for information.


CrocusesA Complete Guide to the GenusJanis RuksansIllustrated with over 300 stunning photographs, this book will be indispensable for all those with a serious interest in crocuses.


Vanilla OrchidsNatural History and CultivationKen CameronDiscover the natural history of the world’s most popular fragrance, including information on the pollination, structure and evolution of Vanilla Orchids.


Bulbs, Orchids & Alpine Plants


Bulbs, Orchids & Alpine Plants

Fragrant OrchidsSteven A. Frowine More than 100 different orchids are profiled, and salient details are included for another 355 enticing varieties.


Growing Hardy OrchidsJohn Tullock In addition to detailing the techniques of cultivation and propagation, the book covers conservation and includes lists of suppliers and organizations offering nursery-propagated plants.

ISBN: 9780881927153 • 244 pp, 99 colour illustrations, 230 x 155 mm, hardcover £20.00 ©2005

The Classic CattleyasA. A. Chadwick and Arthur E. Chadwick Each classic Cattleya species is described in fascinating detail, and its role in breeding programs is elucidated.


Huntleyas and Related OrchidsPatricia A. HardingThe only book devoted to the Huntleya alliance.


Angraecoid OrchidsSpecies from the African RegionJoyce Stewart, Johan Hermans and Bob Campbell This account brings together, in a single volume, descriptions of all 690 species in this intriguing group of orchids.

ISBN: 9780881927887 • 432 pp, 290 colour photographs, 59 drawings, 260 x 185 mm, hardcover £52.50 ©2006

Moth OrchidsThe Complete Guide to PhalaenopsisSteven A. Frowine With their elegant flowers that can last for months, moth orchids are deservedly the most popular orchids in the world. ISBN: 9780881928709 • 204 pp, 328 colour photographs 16 black & white drawings 255 x 215 mm, hardcover £30.00 ©2008

MasdevalliasGems of the Orchid WorldMary E. Gerritsen and Ron Parsons An inspiring tribute to their beauty and a practical guide to their care, the book offers detailed advice on all aspects of culture.


Orchid Species CultureOncidium/Odontoglossum AllianceMargaret L. Baker and Charles O. Baker This meticulously researched volume presents a staggering amount of data about these plants.


The New Encyclopedia of Orchids1500 Species in CultivationIsobyl la CroixForeword by Phillip Cribb

With approximately 1000 photographs, in-depth descriptions and the latest information on naming, this comprehensive reference is a must-have for all orchid-lovers.


Bloom-Again Orchids50 Easy-Care Orchids that Flower Again and Again and AgainjudywhiteHighlights the easiest, most fuss-free varieties and includes invaluable tips on where to buy orchids and how to keep them in bloom.


Miniature OrchidsSteven A. FrowineThese orchids’ compact size allows them to fit easily on a windowsill or under fluorescent lights.


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An Encyclopedia of Shade PerennialsW. George Schmid Foreword by Allan M. Armitage

Provides information on more than 7000 species and cultivars in 184 genera, from Acanthus to Woodwardia – some new to horticulture, others unjustly over looked.


HelleboresA Comprehensive GuideC. Colston Burrell and Judith Knott Tyler Foreword by Daniel J. Hinkley

Hellebores are now among the hottest perennials thanks to their early bloom, long-lasting flowers, shade tolerance, foliage and the profusion of new colours and forms.


Moss GardeningIncluding Lichens, Liverworts, and Other MiniaturesGeorge Schenk A delightful book demonstrating how to use the smallest of plants to create miniature landscapes.

ISBN: 9780881923704 • 262 pp, 97 colour photographs,230 x 155 mm, hardcover £25.00 ©1997

Gardening with Woodland PlantsKaran JunkerExtensive planting suggestions will endow gardeners at all levels of experience with the confidence to experiment, and the extensive plant directory will inspire all gardeners to bring woodland plants into the garden for year-round pleasure.

ISBN: 9780881928211 • 384 pp, 352 colour photographs, 260 x 185 mm hardcover £30.00 ©2007

The Complete Shade GardenerGeorge Schenk This book covers the basics literally from the ground up, leading the gardener through the creation of a shady retreat.

ISBN: 9780881925340 • 327 pp, 13 colour photographs, 89 black & white photographs, 12 line drawings 230 x 180 mm, paperback £16.99 ©1991

The American Woodland GardenCapturing the Spirit of the Deciduous ForestRick Darke Darke advocates a garden aesthetic based on the strengths and opportunities of the woodland.


Encyclopedia of Garden FernsSue OlsenThe comprehensive plant directory presents succinct descriptions for nearly 1000 ferns, with habitat information, cultural recommendations and help on plant identification.


Fern Grower’s ManualRevised and Expanded Edition

Barbara Joe Hoshizaki and Robbin C. Moran Describes some 700 species from 124 genera, each being accompanied by an illustration for easy identification.


The Book of Little Hostas200 Small, Very Small, and Mini VarietiesKathy Guest Shadrack and Michael ShadrackThis handpicked selection of diminutive hostas will inspire novices and gardeners alike and provide inspiration for new planting schemes.


Planting the Dry Shade Garden The Best Plants for the Toughest Spot in Your GardenGraham RiceFeaturing more than 130 plants that are best able to cope with reduced light and moisture levels, this text also shows gardeners how to prune selectively, how to amend soil to increase its moisture retention and how to transform challenging spaces.


The New Encyclopedia of HostasDiana Grenfell and Michael ShadrackThe second edition of Diana Grenfell’s classic work provides growth and cultivation information for seven hundred cultivated hostas including the new, popular miniature hostas.


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The Jade GardenNew & Notable Plants from AsiaPeter Wharton, Brent Hine & Douglas Justice Published in association with the University of British Columbia Botanical Garden & Centre for Plant Research

The subjects of this book were chosen for their superior garden qualities and commercial availability.


The Garden Plants of ChinaPeter Valder Peonies, camellias, gardenias, azaleas, wisteria, forsythia and other ornamentals were introduced first in Chinese gardens.

ISBN: 9780881924701 • 400 pp, 420 colour photographs, 15 black & white illustrations, 290 x 220 mm, hardcover £45.00 ©1999

Gardens in ChinaPeter Valder Valder documents temple courtyards and gardens, evocative enclosures of ancient burial grounds and imperial tombs as well as public parks, botanical gardens and arboreta.


The Himalayan GardenGrowing Plants from the Roof of the WorldJim Jermyn This unique horticultural handbook allows gardeners to successfully grow plants that are native to the high Himalaya mountains.


The Explorer’s GardenRare and Unusual PerennialsDaniel J. HinkleyPhotographs by Lynne Harrison Foreword by Roy Lancaster

Presents the most fascinating perennials found during Hinkley’s treks around the globe, describes the assets each plant brings to the garden, and explains how it is best cultivated and propagated.


The Explorer’s GardenShrubs and Vines from the Four Corners of the WorldDaniel J. HinkleyPhotographs by Lynne Harrison and Daniel J. Hinkley

Presents the most outstanding shrubs and vines from his plant-collecting trips around the globe.


Exploring Plants & Gardens

Foreword by Beth ChattoPreface by Fergus Garrett and Rosemary Alexander

Dear ChristoMemories of Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter

With contributions by Anna Pavord, Alan Titchmarsh, Dan Pearson and Helen Dillon

With contributions by Anna Pavord, Alan Titchmarsh, Dan Pearson and Helen Dillon

Dear ChristoMemories of Christopher Lloyd at Great DixterForeword by Beth Chatto

Introduced by Fergus Garrett and Rosemary AlexanderIn this intimate collection of written and photographic contributions, Christopher Lloyd’s wide circle of family and friends describe what Great Dixter means to them.


Wicked PlantsThe A-Z of Plants that Kill, Maim, Intoxicate and Otherwise OffendAmy StewartDrawing on history, medicine, science and legend, this compendium of bloodcurdling botany will entertain, enlighten and alarm even the most intrepid gardeners and nature lovers.

ISBN: 9781604691276 • 236 pp, 78 black and white illustrations, 178 x 140 mm, hardcover £9.99 ©2010

Gardening for a LifetimeHow to Garden Wiser as You Grow OlderSydney EddisonPart touching memoir about scaling back in the garden, part warm how-to guidebook, this is an encouraging road map for accepting and embracing a new and simpler way of gardening as you grow older.Winner of the 2010 AHS Award.

ISBN: 9781604692662 • 208 pp, 64 drawings, 215 x 140 mm, paperback £8.99 ©2011 ISBN: 9781604690651 • 208 pp, 64 drawings, 215 x 140 mm, hardcover £12.99 ©2011

My Garden, the City and MeRooftop Adventures in the Wilds of LondonHelen BabbsAs Helen Babbs charts her first year of planting her small roof-top garden in London, she masterfully draws us into the immense web of life that London’s green spaces support.

ISBN: 9781604691672 • 144 pp, illustrated throughout, 185 x 135mm, hardcover £9.99 ©2011

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A Natural History of ConifersAljos FarjonGardeners and plant lovers, natural historians and those who wish to know more about the history of life on our planet will be fascinated by this examination of one of the world’s most interesting plant groups.


Plant FormAn Illustrated Guide to Flowering Plant MorphologyNew Edition

Adrian D. BellLine drawings by Alan Bryan

The second edition of this classic reference describes and illustrates major plant structures and how they develop.


Plant ResinsChemistry, Evolution, Ecology, EthnobotanyJean H. Langenheim Plant Resins tells the whole story of the remarkable roles resins play for plants and people.


Figs, Dates, Laurel, and MyrrhPlants of the Bible and the QuranLytton John MusselmanForeword by Garrison Keillor

Fascinating stories of the fruits, grains, trees, flowers and fragrances include botanical characteristics, habitat, uses and literary context.


The Nature of PlantsHabitats, Challenges, and AdaptationsJohn Dawson and Rob Lucas The Nature of Plants explores the love-hate relationships that plants have with animals, some feeding on plants but others drawn into serving plants.


Practical Science for GardenersMary Pratt Informative and entertaining, this book will stimulate experimentation and encourage gardeners to review and improve their current gardening practices.

ISBN: 9780881927184 • 176 pp, 56 black & white illustrations, 230 x 155 mm, hardcover £17.99 ©2005

A Short History of the Honey BeeHumans, Flowers, and Bees in the Eternal Chase for HoneyImages by Ilona Text by E. Readicker-Henderson Combining Ilona’s gorgeous photography and E. Readicker-Henderson’s engaging text, A Short History of the Honey Bee follows the journey from flower to hive to honey throughout history.


The Kingdom FungiThe Biology of Mushrooms, Molds, and LichensSteven L. StephensonIntroduces the reader to the biology, general structure and morphological diversity of these ecologically important organisms. ISBN: 978-0-88192-891-4 • 272 pp, 124 colour photos, 4 black & white line drawings, 230 x 150 mm, hardcover £20.00 ©2010

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FUNGIThe Biology of Mushrooms,

Molds, and Lichens

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Science & Natural History

OctopusThe Ocean’s Intelligent InvertebrateJennifer A. Mather, Roland C. Anderson & James B. WoodThree leading marine biologists bring readers face to face with these amazingly complex animals that have fascinated scientists for decades.

ISBN: 9781604690675 • 240 pp, colour inserts 230 x 165 mm, hardcover £16.99 ©2010

Bees, Wasps, and AntsThe Indispensable Role of Hymenoptera in GardensEric GrissellWill persuade even the most insect-phobic reader to invite these fascinating creatures into their gardens.

ISBN: 9780881929881 • 336 pp, colour inserts 230 x 150 mm, hardcover £17.99 ©2010

Botany for GardenersThird Edition

Brian CaponThe most complete, accessible and updated introduction to the world of botany available, with additional photographs and even more amazing facts about plants.

ISBN: 9781604690958 • 268 pp, full colour throughout 230 x 150 mm, paperback £14.99 ©2010

Wicked Bugs The Louse that Conquered Napoleon’s Army & Other Diabolical InsectsAmy StewartFrom the world’s most painful hornet, millipedes that stop traffic, and bookworms that devour libraries, Wicked Bugs delves into the extraordinary powers of six- and eight-legged creatures.

ISBN: 9781604692945 • 288 pp, black & white illustrations, throughout, 178 x 140 mm, hardcover £10.99 ©2011


Beverley Nichols

The Allways TrilogyBeverley NicholsBeverley Nichols fans, armchair gardeners and literature enthusiasts will delight in the Allways trilogy. These hilarious memoirs are brimming with unforgettable characters and the author’s keen understanding of the important role gardens play in an increasingly modern world.

Down the Garden PathForeword by Bryan Connon

ISBN: 9780881927108 • 290 pp 205 x 140 mm, hardcover £17.99 ©1932, 2005

A Thatched RoofDrawings by Rex Whistler

ISBN: 9780881927283 • 300 pp, 10 line drawings, 205 x 140 mm, hardcover £17.99 ©1933, 2005

A Village in a ValleyDrawings by Rex Whistler

ISBN: 9780881927290 • 304 pp 205 x 140 mm, hardcover £17.99 ©1934, 2005

Down the Kitchen SinkBeverley Nichols Foreword by Roy C. Dicks

Down the Kitchen Sink has much in common with its famous predecessor, Down the Garden Path. When he began to write the first, he could not prune a rose. When he began to write the second, he could not boil an egg. With a new foreword by Roy Dicks and Val Biro’s charming drawings, the Timber Press edition of Down the Kitchen Sink deservedly takes its place among Beverley’s classics.

ISBN: 9780881928044 212 pp, 19 line drawings 205 x 140 mm, hardcover £17.99 ©2006

Green Grows the CityBeverley Nichols Foreword by Roy C. Dicks

Anyone who has ever created a garden knows that it is a process replete with drama. For Beverley Nichols, making a new garden in a London suburb in the years just before World War II was positively operatic in its emotional trajectory.


Rhapsody in GreenThe Garden Wit and Wisdom of Beverley NicholsEdited by Roy C. Dicks

Compiled by Roy C. Dicks and drawn from fifteen of his best titles, these carefully selected passages offer a tantalizing taste of Nichols’ humour, passion and poetry. Designed for easy browsing and casual reference, it is organized by subject, including favourite plants, despised plants and the secrets to successful gardening.

ISBN: 9780881929485 • 136 pp, 51 line drawings 185 x 135 mm, hardcover £9.99 ©2009

For more of everything Beverley Nichols, visit

www.beverleynichols.com

The Merry Hall TrilogyBeverley NicholsNo more delightful garden-

related books have ever been written than Nichols’s accounts of the

rescue and renovation of Merry Hall, a rundown Georgian mansion, and its garden. No wittier, and sometimes wickedly satirical, writer than the urbane Mr. Nichols has ever observed the world of house and garden.

Merry HallForeword by Ann Lovejoy

ISBN: 9780881924176 342 pp 24 black & white illustrations 205 x 140 mm, hardcover £17.99 ©1951, 1998

Laughter on the StairsForeword by Roy C. Dicks


Sunlight on the LawnForeword by Bryan Connon


Cats’ A. B. C.Beverley NicholsA whimsical, illustrated ode to the charms and character of the author’s three cats: Four, Five and Oscar. Cat lover or not, all readers will be delighted by this light-hearted classic.

ISBN: 9780881929935 124 pp, colour illustrations, throughout 240 x 165 mm, paperback £8.99 ©2009

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Author Index

Aiello, Amy Bryant 9

Alexander, Rosemary 9, 14, 27

Allen, David 22

Anderson, Roland 28

Anisko, Tomasz 14

Armitage, Allan 11, 18

Arvidsson, Camilla 8

Austin, Claire 24

Avent, Tony 15

Babbs, Helen 27

Bader, Sarah Berringer 18

Bailes, Christopher 17

Baker, Charles 25

Baker, Margaret 25

Baldwin, Debra Lee 20

Barthlott, Wilhelm 20

Bartley, Jennifer 9, 21

Becker, Carrie 18

Bell, Adrian 28

Bellamy, Andrea 21

Benjamin, Lisa Lee 6

Benner, Jennifer 10

Bitner, Richard 16, 23

Bloom, Adrian 18

Bloom, Jessi 12

Bödeker, Nils 14

Bonine, Paul 9

Bosland, Paul 21

Bowe, Alice 12

Brown, George 15

Brown, Gordon 21

Bryan, John 23

Bryant, Kate 9

Bucklin-Sporer, Arden 8

Buffin, Michael 16

Burrell, C. Colston 26

Calhoun, Scott 20

Cameron, Ken 24

Campbell, Bob 25

Capon, Brian 28

Cappiello, Paul 17

Carroll, Steven 13

Carter, Susan 18

Chace, Teri Dunn 14

Chadwick, A. A. 25

Chadwick, Arthur 25

Chance, Leo 18

Christopher, Thomas 12

Clausen, Ruth Rogers 10

Clayden, Andy 13

Clebsch, Betsy 19

Cohen, Stephanie 10

Cohen, Witney 8

Coltart, Douglas 9

Coombes, Allen 14

Cooper, Thomas 6

Cox, Martyn 10

Craft, Paul 20

Crompton, David 11

Cullen, James 17

Culp, David 3

Dakin, Karla 6

Dannenmaier, Molly 9

Darke, Rick 10, 11, 23, 26

Dawson, John 28

Deardorff, David 20

DeBaggio, Thomas 21

Detrick, Alan 15

DeWitt, David 21

Diacono, Mark 1

Dicks, Roy 29

Dirr, Michael 14, 16

DiSabato-Aust, Tracy 10, 18, 19

Dixon, Luke 2

Dole, John 15

Dortort, Fred 20

Duerr, Sasha 8

Dunnett, Nigel 13

Easton, Valerie 9

Eckenwalder, James 17

Eddison, Sydney 27

Eierman, Colby 21

Evison, Raymond 11

Farjon, Aljos 28

Fiala, Jonh 19

Fischer, Tom 19

Fisher, John 8

Forkner, Lorene Edwards 12

Frowine, Steven 25

Fryer, Jeanette 17

Gardiner, Jim 16

Garrett, Fergus 27

Gedge, Dusty 13

Gerritsen, Mary 25

Giles, Will 22

Gillman, Jeff 13, 14

Goldblatt, Peter 24

Gossler, Eric 17

Gossler, Marjory 17

Gossler, Roger 17

Götz, Erich 14

Greenlee, John 10

Greer, Lane 15

Gregory, Peter 16, 23

Grenfell, Diana 23, 26

Grey-Wilson, Christopher 24

Grissell, Eric 28

Gross, Paula 22

Hadden, Evelyn 8

Hall, Ian 21

Harding, Patricia 25

Hatfield, Gabrielle 22

Hawthorne, Linden 9

Heims, Dan 19

Hermans, Johan 25

Heuser, Charles 14

Hine, Brent 27

Hinkley, Daniel 27

Hobson, Jake 14, 15

Hogan, Sean 16

Hoshizaki, Barbara Joe 26

Howard, Love Albrecht 14

Hugo, Nancy Ross 16

Hylmö, Bertil 17

Iannotti, Marie 20

Irish, Gary 22

Irish, Mary 22

Jermyn, Jim 24, 27

judywhite 25

Junker, Karan 26

Justice, Douglas 27

Keys, Andrew 8

Kingsbury, Noël 10, 13

Kirkham, Tony 15

Kleyn, John 15

Kobayashi, Kenji 5

Kyte, Lydiane 15

la Croix, Isobyl 25

Lane, Chris 11

Langenheim, Jean 28

Leeds, Rod 24

Leendertz, Lia 1

Levesque, Matthew 12

Lewis, Wayne 13

Lidén, Magnus 19

Lilly, Bob 18

Little, John 13

Locklear, James 18

Lowenfels, Jeff 13

Lucas, Neil 13

Lucas, Rob 28

MacDougal, John 22

MacKenzie, David 23

Madigan, Carleen 8

Manning, John 24

Maree, Johannes 15

Martin, Tovah 5

Mather, Jennifer 28

Maynard, Meleah 14

McGregor, Malcolm 24

McIntyre, Linda 13

Meadows, Keeyla 9

Mellichamp, Larry 22

Meredith, Ted Jordan 11, 21, 23

Metcalf, Lawrie 16

Miller, Diana 17

Moran, Robbin 26

Morgan, Raymond 22

Morrison, Lisa 21

Moskowitz, David 7

Musselman, Lytton John 28

Nagel, Vanessa Gardner 10

Nicholls, Graham 19

Nichols, Beverley 29

Nilsson, Malin 8

Nold, Robert 19

Norris, Kelly 24

Ogden, Lauren Springer 10, 12

Ogden, Scott 10, 12

Olsen, Sue 26

Page, Martin 22

Pantiel, Mindy 6

Parsons, Ron 25

Peat, John 18

Petit, Ted 18

Phipps, James 11

Porembski, Stefan 20

Pratt, Mary 28

Pringle, Rachel Kathleen 8

Read, Veronica 11

Readicker-Henderson, E. 28

Reich, Lee 21

Rendon, Jim 7

Rice, Barry 20

Rice, Graham 4, 26

Richardson, Fern 9

Riffle, Robert Lee 20, 23

Robinson, William 10

Rogers, Ray 9, 10, 22

Roth, Susan 22

Ruksans, Janis 24

Salt, Steven 13

Sando, Steve 21

Schenk, George 15, 26

Schmid, W. George 23, 26

Schrader, Dennis 22

Seine, Rüdiger 20

Seybold, Siegmund 14

Shadow, Don 17

Shadrack, Kathy Guest 26

Shadrack, Michael 23, 26

Shein, Christopher 4

Simmons, John 14

Slocum, Perry 19

Small, David 19

Snodgrass, Edmund 13

Snodgrass, Lucie 13

Soler, Ivette 21

Speichert, Greg 19, 23

Speichert, Sue 19, 23

Starr, Greg 20

Steiner, Lynn 10

Stephenson, Steven 28

Stewart, Amy 27, 28

Stewart, Joyce 25

Stuart, David 11

Tebbitt, Mark 19

Theisen, Inge 20

Thompson, Julie 4

Thompson, Peter 14

Toomer, Simon 15

Toomey, Mary 23

Trehane, Jennifer 17

Tucker, Arthur 21

Tullock, John 25

Turner, Roger 18

Tyler, Judith Knott 26

Ulmer, Torsten 22

Uncapher, Apryl 12

Valder, Peter 27

van Gelderen, C. J. 17

van Gelderen, D. M. 17

van Wyk, Ben-Erik 15, 20, 21, 22

Vertrees, J. D. 16, 23

von Erhardt, Walter 14

Vrugtman, Freek 19

Wadsworth, Kathryn 20

Ware, Grahame 19

Wharton, Peter 27

White, Robin 17

Whittaker, Paul 11

Wilford, Richard 24

Wilson, Andrew 8

Wingate, Marty 8

Wink, Michael 22

Woelfle-Erskine, Cleo 12

Wood, James 28

Wulff, Ella May 19

Young, Beth O’Donnell 12

Zambonelli, Alessandra 21

Zetterlund, Henrik 19

Zona, Scott 20


400 Trees and Shrubs for Small Spaces 1750 Beautiful Deer-Resistant Plants 1050 High-Impact, Low-Care Garden Plants 19Agaves 20Agaves, Yuccas, and Related Plants 22Alpine Plants of Europe 24American Woodland Garden 26Angraecoid Orchids 25Anxious Gardener’s Book of Answers 14Armitage’s Garden Perennials 18Art of Creative Pruning 14A to Z of Plant Names 14Bamboo for Gardens 11Beautiful No-Mow Yards 8Beginner’s Guide to Growing Heirloom Vegetables 20Bees, Wasps, and Ants 28Begonias 19Big Gardens in Small Spaces 10Bizarre Botanicals 22Black Plants 9Bleeding Hearts, Corydalis, and Their Relatives 19Bloom-Again Orchids 25Bloom’s Best Perennials and Grasses 18Bonsai with Japanese Maples 15Book of Gardening Projects for Kids 8Book of Little Hostas 26Botany for Gardeners 28Buddlejas 11Bulbs in Containers 24Buried Treasures 24Cacti and Succulents for Cold Climates 18California Native Landscape 8 Camellias 17Cats’ A.B.C. 29Child’s Garden 9Classic Cattleyas 25Clematis for Small Spaces 11Coleus 22Complete Book of Garlic 21Complete Chilli Pepper Book 21Complete Shade Gardener 26Concrete Garden Projects 8Conifers for Gardens 16Conifers of the World 17Contemporary Colour in the Garden 8Cotoneasters 17Craft Beers of the Pacific Northwest 21Creating Rain Gardens 12Creative Propagation 14Crocuses 24Curious World of Carnivorous Plants 20Cut Flowers of the World 15Daphnes 17Daylily 18Dear Christo 27Decoding Gardening 14Designing and Renovating Larger Gardens 9Designing the New Kitchen Garden 9Designing with Conifers 16Designing with Grasses 13Designing with Succulents 20Dirr’s Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs 16

Dogwoods 17Down the Garden Path 29Down the Kitchen Sink 29Dwarf Campanulas 19Ecology for Gardeners 13Edible Front Yard 21Encyclopedia of Container Plants 9Encyclopedia of Cultivated Palms 20Encyclopedia of Exotic Plants for Temperate Climates 22Encyclopedia of Garden Ferns 26Encyclopedia of Grasses for Livable Landscapes 11Encyclopedia of Herbs 21Encyclopedia of Hydrangeas 17Encyclopedia of Shade Perennials 26Encyclopedia of Water Garden Plants 19Essential Garden Design Workbook 9Essential Garden Maintenance Workbook 14Essential Guide to Back Garden Self-Sufficiency 8Explorer’s Garden: Shrubs and Vines from the Four Corners of the World 27Explorer’s Garden: Rare and Unusual Perennials 27Fearless Colour Gardens 9Fern Grower’s Manual 26Figs, Dates, Laurel, and Myrrh 28Food Plants of the World 21Fragrant Orchids 25Free-Range Chicken Gardens 12Fruit Trees in Small Spaces 21Garden Eco-Chic 12Gardener’s Guide to Cactus 20Garden Plants of China 27Garden Succulents Primer 20Gardening for a Lifetime 27Gardening on Pavement, Tables, and Hard Surfaces 15Gardening with Hardy Heathers 19Gardening with Shape, Line and Texture 9Gardening with Woodland Plants 26Gardens in China 27Gossler Guide to the Best Hardy Shrubs 17Green Grows the City 29Green Roof Manual 13Green Roof Plants 13Growing Carnivorous Plants 20Growing Citrus 22Growing Hardy Orchids 25Guide to Bearded Irises 24Handbook of Natural Plant Dyes 8Handmade Garden Projects 12Hardy Bamboos 11Hardy Rhododendron Species 17Hawthorns and Medlars 11Hebes 16Hellebores 26Heucheras and Heucherellas 19High and Dry 19High-Impact, Low-Carbon Gardening 12Himalayan Garden 27Hippeastrum 11Hollies for Gardeners 17Hot Plants for Cool Climates 22How to Grow a School Garden 8Huntleyas and Related Orchids 25Impatiens 22

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Title Index

Iris Family 24Irises 24Jade Garden 27Japanese Maples 16Keeping Bees in Towns and Cities 2Keshiki Bonsai 5Kingdom Fungi 28Kitchen Gardener’s Handbook 21Landscaping for Privacy 8Laughter on the Stairs 29Lavender Lover’s Handbook 18Layered Garden 3Lilacs 19Macro Photography for Gardeners and Nature Lovers 15Managing the Wet Garden 14Masdevallias 25Meadows by Design 10Medicinal Plants in Folk Tradition 22Merry Hall 29Mind-Altering and Poisonous Plants of the World 22Miniature Orchids 25Moss Gardening 26Moth Orchids 25My Garden, the City and Me 27Natural History of Conifers 28Nature of Plants 28Naturescaping Workbook 12New American Landscape 12New Book of Salvias 19New Encyclopedia of Daylilies 18New Encyclopedia of Hostas 26New Encyclopedia of Orchids 25New Low-Maintenance Garden 9Niwaki 15Nonstop Garden 10Octopus 28Orchid Species Culture 25Ornamental Bamboos 11Passiflora 22Perennial Companions 19Perennials 18Phlox 18Plant Form 28Plant Resins 28Plant-Driven Design 10Planting and Maintaining a Tree Collection 15Planting Green Roofs and Living Walls 13Planting the Dry Shade Garden 26Plants from Test Tubes 15Pots in the Garden 10Powerhouse Plants 4Practical Bamboos 11Practical Science for Gardeners 28Prairie-Style Gardens 10Professional Design Guide to Green Roofs 6Pruning of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers 15Rain Gardens 13Rancho Gordo Heirloom Bean Grower’s Guide 21Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation 14Rhapsody in Green 29

Rock Garden Plant Primer 24Roots of My Obsession 6Saxifrages 24Seedheads in the Garden 10Seeing Trees 16Short History of the Honey Bee 28Small Green Roofs 13Small-Space Container Gardens 9So You Want to Be a Garden Designer 14So You Want to Start a Nursery 15Speedy Vegetable Garden 1Succulent Container Gardens 20Sugar Snaps and Strawberries 21Sunlight on the Lawn 29Super-Charged 7Tall Perennials 18Taming the Truffle 21Teaming with Microbes 13Terrarium Craft 9Thatched Roof 29Timber Press Dictionary of Plant Names 14Timber Press Encyclopedia of Flowering Shrubs 16Timber Press Guide to Succulent Plants of the World 20Timber Press Pocket Guide to Bamboos 23Timber Press Pocket Guide to Bulbs 23Timber Press Pocket Guide to Clematis 23Timber Press Pocket Guide to Conifers 23Timber Press Pocket Guide to Ground Covers 23Timber Press Pocket Guide to Hostas 23Timber Press Pocket Guide to Japanese Maples 23Timber Press Pocket Guide to Ornamental Grasses 23Timber Press Pocket Guide to Palms 23Timber Press Pocket Guide to Shade Perennials 23Timber Press Pocket Guide to Water Garden Plants 23Trees for All Seasons 16Truth About Garden Remedies 13Truth About Organic Gardening 13Tulips 24Uncommon Climbers for Every Garden 11Uncommon Fruits for Every Garden 21Understanding Garden Design 10Unexpected Houseplant 5Vanilla Orchids 24Vegetable Gardener’s Guide to Permaculture 4Viburnums 16Village in a Valley 29Waterlilies and Lotuses 19Waterwise Plants for Sustainable Gardens 12Well-Designed Mixed Garden 10Well-Tended Perennial Garden 18What’s Wrong With My Vegetable Garden? 20When Perennials Bloom 14Why Grow That When You Can Grow This? 8Wicked Bugs 28Wicked Plants 27Wild Garden 10Winter-flowering Shrubs 16Witch Hazels 11Wolves in the Land of Salmon 7Woody Cut Stems for Growers and Florists 15

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