RHS Gardener's Quiz & Puzzle Book

Author: Simon Akeroyd
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
ISBN: 9781784726324
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
'Who is the patron saint of gardeners? Which leafy South American herb, 200 times sweeter than sugar, has no calories? These are just two of the knotty brainteasers in this fun book for gardening know-it-alls, ideal for those wanting to test the limits of their botanical knowledge. And if you were wondering, the answers are: St Fiacre and stevia.' - Mail on Sunday Ever wanted to show just how much you know about roses? Or see if you can remember the Latin name for Japanese Maple? RHS Gardener's Quiz & Puzzle Book is designed to test your horticultural and botanical knowledge with puzzles to delight and challenge. Featuring more than 400 lavishly illustrated questions, from anagrams to garden history, from obscure tools to identifying plants based on their leaves - there are questions for every level of gardening knowledge. Including... - Solve anagrams to improve your knowledge of Latin names - Test your ability to identify plant anatomy with annotated diagrams - Feature pages contain quizzes on specific themes such as botany, vegetables, houseplants, pests and plant care ...and much more.

Gardener's Quiz and Puzzle Book

Author: Simon Akeroyd
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781925820423
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
Test your botanical knowledge with over 100 puzzles and quizzes designed to ensnare and delight. Cultivated by garden expert Simon Arkeroyd and puzzle and quizmaster Dr Gareth Moore, this book contains breathtaking botanical illustrations throughout and a wide range of quizzes and puzzles perfect for any gardener who thinks they know their onions.

RHS Puzzles and Brain Teasers for Gardeners

Author: Simon Akeroyd
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
ISBN: 9781784729127
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A beautifully illustrated collection of 100 quizzes and puzzles to test the horticultural and botanical knowledge of gardeners and plant lovers everywhere RHS Puzzles & Brain Teasers for Gardeners is a beautifully illustrated collection of 100 quizzes and puzzles to test the horticultural and botanical knowledge of gardeners and plant lovers everywhere. Testing everything from your knowledge of the creatures in your garden, to your ability to name the tools in the tool shed, as well as plenty of of no-knowledge-required gardening-themed logic puzzles, this is the perfect gift for the gardener in your life, no matter their experience level. Quizzes include: - 12 'Planting Calendar' word searches based on what to plant in each month of the year - Match the leaf to the plant - Which horticultural hero am I?

RHS You Will Be Able to Garden By the End of This Book

Author: Simon Akeroyd
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
ISBN: 1784728411
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 541

Book Description
The title might sound like a bold statement, but you really will be able to garden by the end of this book. Whether you are a budding botanist or just aspire to have greener fingers, this book will hold your 'horticultural hand' and guide you gently through the principles of gardening. Whether you have a tiny courtyard or something a bit bigger, this book will share everything you need to know to create your own patch of horticultural heaven. With 12 easy-to-follow chapters that explore all the basics of successful, stress-free gardening including assessing and designing your garden, how to grow fruit and vegetables, plant maintenance, propagation, lawns and container garden. The 15 step-by-step techniques will teach you how to sow seeds, prune shrubs, cut a hedge, mow a lawn and even how to design your own outside space, plus so much more. Just as important, the book explains how to garden sustainably and encourage wildlife, so that you can make informed decisions when it comes to creating and maintaining your garden.

RHS 50 Ways to Start a Garden

Author: Simon Akeroyd
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
ISBN: 1784728829
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 443

Book Description
*** 'So you know you want to start gardening but you have no idea where to begin? ... Simon Akeroyd gives step-by-step guidance on everything from creating a cactus collection to growing fruit in hanging baskets. The book turns what is often a daunting task into bite-size steps that can often be done in an afternoon.' George Hudson, Evening Standard, favourite garden publications of the year Aimed at first-time gardeners, those in rented accommodation or anyone with limited outdoor space, this book teaches how to take stock of an environment and start a garden. With ideas for gardens, patio spaces, courtyards, balconies and interiors, these 50 easy-to-adopt ideas provide the steps to success for even the most inexperienced gardeners. Contents include: - Create a floral display with bulbs that last all year - Grow pet-friendly plants - Create a vegetable harvest in pots - Add height in flat spaces - Make a mow-free lawn - Hang plants around your home

RHS Gardening School

Author: SIMON. BAYTON AKEROYD (DR ROSS.)
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
ISBN: 9781784728106
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description

RHS 50 Ways to Outsmart a Squirrel and Other Garden Pests

Author: Simon Akeroyd
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
ISBN: 9781784727604
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
From the green-thumbed optimist who views their garden as a calming getaway to those that see backyard life as more of a struggle against weeds and pests, almost all gardeners will meet a creature or two who will drive them to despair. Plenty of gardeners are ready to swear off nasty chemical deterrents and bloodthirsty solutions. But how can you save your squash and uphold your hostas at the same time? This book serves up a smorgasbord of eco-friendly ideas and solutions. They're legal, humane and - best of all - effective. Cut through the old wives tales, save your salt for seasoning, and discover gold-standard, sustainable planting solutions and crop-saving tips from gardeners who know exactly how you feel.

RHS How to Grow Plants for Free

Author: Simon Akeroyd
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
ISBN: 178472890X
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 356

Book Description
Increase your stock of plants easily and for free by propagating them yourself. RHS How to Grow Plants for Free demystifies the art of taking cuttings and explains the other ways you can multiply your garden plants. Propagating your own plants is fun, inexpensive, and a sustainable way to garden. An introductory section explains the botanical science behind all types of propagation and defines and simplifies the language. The book is then split into self-contained practical chapters detailing each of the different types of propagation. Each chapter includes a selection of 'plant profiles' for the plants best suited to each propagation method: - Dividing Plants covers the easiest methods of splitting one plant into several new ones - Saving Seeds introduces how to collect and process seeds from flowers, vegetables, herbs and trees - Cuttings covers how to successfully grow a new plant from an existing one using several different methods for taking cuttings - The Houseplants chapter shows techniques needed to increase your collection. - The final chapters show how to grow new plants from kitchen scraps, and gives ideas on how to make the most of all the new plants you've created by giving them as gifts

Kew Gardens: Nature Puzzle Book

Author: Any Puzzle Media Ltd
Publisher: Gaia Books
ISBN: 9781856755665
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A family-friendly puzzle book for Kew Gardens focused on nature and conservation Put your nature knowledge to the test and learn more about the botanical world with this unique puzzle book from Kew Gardens Packed with fun facts and a fascinating range of puzzles, this is a delightful entertainment for all the family. You'll learn to identify the difference between a primrose and a poinsettia, a robin's call from a redwing's - and much more! Puzzles, brainteasers and trivia topics include multiple aspects of Kew - from plants and trees, to fungi and the resident wildlife - all with a focus on the wonderful nature at home to the most famous gardens in the UK.

Willing's Press Guide

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English newspapers
Languages : en
Pages : 852

Book Description
"A guide to the press of the United Kingdom and to the principal publications of Europe, Australia, the Far East, Gulf States, and the U.S.A.