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by Frances Tophill (Author), Charlotte Ager (Illustrator)
Discover a glorious collection of unique gardens filled with plants from all kinds of environments.
Go on an adventure with one of the U.K.'s favorite gardeners, Frances Tophill, through twenty different gardens. Explore everywhere from the vegetable garden to a tropical glass house, and discover the wildlife living in our hedgerows. Learn about more than one hundred kinds of plant, and get your hands in the soil with 28 seasonal growing and nature activities. A glossary of key terms at the back makes this the perfect book for budding gardeners looking to dive into a world of plants. In the book you will discover . . .- The Tropical House filled with huge green leaves and bright flowers
- The Ancient Woodland, where you might spot some wildlife amid the towering trees
- The Rock Garden, where plants adapt to grow on the sheer surfaces
- The Soil, a secret world that's teeming with microscopic life
Author Biography
Born in Kent, Frances Tophill is a British horticulturist, author, and television presenter known for her contributions to Love Your Garden and Gardeners' World. She has written five books. Her book, The Modern Gardener: A practical guide for creating a beautiful and creative garden has been described as containing a "passionate, environmental debate" about gardening and gardeners.
Charlotte Ager is a Freelance illustrator based in London, originally from the Isle of Wight. She loves that drawing has the ability to communicate the difficult and challenging whilst having enormous capacity for joy and silliness. She enjoys working on a multitude of projects and illustrations that aim to connect to viewers emotionally.
Number of Pages: 64
Dimensions: 0.5 x 11.6 x 9.5 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: March 04, 2025
