Review: Green Escapes by Toby Musgrave
When I lived in big cities, parks were my refuge from the constant noise and relentless concrete, a way of . . .
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Category: Book reviews
Review: Garden Style by Selina Lake
The style credentials of Selina Lake’s latest book are clear before you turn the first page. A cut away book . . .
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Review: The Book of Seeds by Dr Paul Smith
Seeds never cease to amaze me. Mixed with just a water and soil, and sometimes warmth, the driest, most shrivelled . . .
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Review: Wild Mocktails and Healthy Cocktails by Lottie Muir
There’s always something appealing about a cocktail. Colourful, often beautifully dressed and served in a fancy glass, they shout fun . . .
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Review: The Secret Gardeners by Victoria Summerley
Some of the very best gardens I’ve seen have been made by people who are creative in the rest of . . .
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Review: Secret Gardens of East Anglia by Barbara Segall
It’s always surprised me how little known East Anglia is. As a student, I got tired of explaining the location . . .
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Review: Down to Earth by Monty Don
In his introduction to Down to Earth, Monty Don tells us that he is not an expert but merely an . . .
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Review: The Wellness Garden by Shawna Coronado
I’ve gardened all my life and cannot imagine how I would feel if illness forced me to stop. Two years . . .
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Review: Success with Succulents by John Bagnasco and Bob Reidmuller
If houseplants are currently the biggest gardening show in town, succulents have a strong claim to be the star. They . . .
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Review: Houseplants by Lisa Eldred Steinkopf
There’s no doubt that houseplants are in fashion. Once seen as a hobby for the middle aged, indoor plants have . . .
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