Gardens (descriptions, history etc)

A Garden Love Story: Restoring Belcombe

Step into the enchanting world of Belcombe Court, where filmmaker Paul Weiland and his wife Caroline have transformed a historic estate and former clothier’s house into a beautiful garden blending 18th century charm with contemporary elegance.

SowHow: A modern guide to grow-your-own veg

SowHow is an innovative grow guide for every modern gardener. With its fresh, bright design and clear-cut know-how, the sleek reissue of this little book provides expert advice and encouragement to get growing whether you’re looking to fill a garden, allotment, or a patio pot.

Lilies: Beautiful varieties for home and garden

The lily is an emotive flower, with cultural connotations of romance, remembrance, love and innocence. It is little wonder that the lily can be found in literature, art and heraldry across Asia, Europe and North America; where they have added dramatic elegance to gardens for centuries.

Roses: Beautiful varieties for home and garden

The origin of roses is shrouded in mystery. Fossilised species of roses have been found across the northern hemisphere and are estimated to date back some 35-40 million years. The remarkable beauty, fragrance and usefulness of the rose have guaranteed its spread right across the globe.

Orchard: Growing and cooking fruit from your garden

Orchards are one of the oldest and most beautiful types of garden. Forget large commercial orchards and, instead, think of sitting in the gentle shade of a graceful tree and eating a perfect piece of fruit.

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