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''The key to being a good
wildflower gardener is to go with the flow, get to know your plants, and
graciously accept defeat occasionally! Grow what you can, choose
species and varieties that have a natural affinity with your growing
conditions and most importantly, have fun and relax in your
garden. For an added dimension and a sense of purpose encourage
wildlife where you can and your garden will become your own personal
nature reserve. Growing wildflowers helps you to regard your
garden as an important part of its natural surroundings.''
Jenny Steel
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160
pages, A4 format with over 250 full colour pictures throughout, some of
them full page, this is a book to inspire you in your own garden.
£9.50 including postage.
This
book in the Gardening with Nature Series is a larger format than the previous
books, with colour photographs throughout. It contains information
on growing wildflowers in every situation in the garden, with recommended
plants, information on growing from seed and lists of suppliers. 98 pages with over
100 colour pictures throughout, some of
them full page, this book will tell you everything you need to know about
growing wildflowers in your garden, from sowing seeds to the wildlife
they will attract. Chapters on suitable wildflowers for sunny
borders, growing in grass, shady spots and wilder areas to name a few.
Reviews for this book:
''Jenny Steel has
produced an attractive, informative and practical book that would
encourage anyone to grow some wildflowers in their garden. Written
in an easy-going style and packed with information, this book provides
everything that the reader needs to know about gardening with our
wonderful native wildflowers, whether to attract wildlife or simply for
their own sake.''
Joe Swift, BBC Gardeners‘ World
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''If you thought wildflower gardening was too difficult, too specialised, or
too much of a contradiction in terms, think again; this lovely book will
guide you gently into a beguiling new world. It doesn’t matter what kind of
garden you have, or whether your gardening style is hands-off or
high-maintenance; there are wildflowers to suit every garden, and every
gardener. Jenny Steel’s enthusiasm is infectious, and she is at pains to
point out how easy wildflower gardening can be (though if you’ve seen her
garden, you’ll appreciate the heights the skill can reach). There’s no limit
to what you can do with wildflowers – and this book is an excellent place to
start. ''
Gaby Bartai-Bevan, Organic
Gardening Magazine
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