This month sees many deals for gardening books on kindle. Kindle obviously thinks it’s time to get back out in the garden. While some are photo heavy that I don’t think will work on kindle. But some good pickings to be had.
This gets quite favourable reviews, though I think it may be photo heavy so may be better in a hard format.
This one has come up on the sales before. It has some good ideas for small spaces. Presentation is good. A quick read to get ideas for a small garden or a small space within the garden.
This covers some common ground with the small garden handbook and goes onto give projects for your garden. These vary in terms of skill and equipment required.
I bought this one a while back and only just got round to reading it. It’s quite a nice introduction to concepts of mindfulness, but it does get a bit repetitive. I’m not a massive fan of the trend for secular mindfulness books. Removed from the Buddhist eightfold path it loses much of its power to help people. However if you want a quick cheap read about relaxing in your garden it is an alright read. Wouldn’t recommend full price.
I kept a bonsai in my classroom until Alice was born. It had been managing well, but during my paternity it was killed off with neglect. It sacrificed its life for Alice, which I feel a little guilt over. I may have to purchase this book and get another on the go.
James Wong’s homegrown revolution
I’m not massively keen on James Wong’s presenting style when he comes on TV, but he does come off as knowledgeable. We are growing more veg at school. I only have limited experience of veg growing so may get this one to support.
The Golden Age of the Garden: A Miscellany
I quite like a miscellany I can dip in and out of, but might be nicer as a hard copy. Cheap enough though to take a chance on.
RHS Practical Latin for Gardeners: More than 1,500 Essential Plant Names and the Secrets They Contain
RHS Latin for Gardeners: Over 3,000 Plant Names Explained and Explored
These two could be really interesting or dry as old bones. The Latin names give you clues as to where a plant will be happiest, what foliage it may have and much more. It could be useful information.
RHS Miniature Garden Grower: Terrariums & Other Tiny Gardens to Grow Indoors & Out
Terrariums seem to be quite trendy at the moment. Amy likes plants for the windowsill in the kitchen, but I dislike the majority of common houseplants so might be useful to have some more ideas.
Weeds and What They Tell Us
I mainly garden for wildlife, so the term weeds gets criticism. Weeds are wildflowers in an unwanted space. That said weeds aren’t a massive issue in my garden as it’s a relatively small space. I just fight a battle with herb robert, trying to prevent it smothering other plants.
The Garden in the Clouds: From Derelict Smallholding to Mountain Paradise
Looks to be an interesting memoir of developing a garden in a difficult situation.
A Wood of One’s Own
Another memoir with many positive reviews.
RHS How Do Worms Work?: A Gardener’s Collection of Curious Questions and Astonishing Answers
A collection of questions answered. I saw this one on a lot of peoples Christmas lists and seem to remember many other bloggers enjoying.
RHS Botany for Gardeners: The Art and Science of Gardening Explained & Explored
I’ve purchased this one. One of my teachers at school was a keen botanist. While at the time I didn’t appreciate her teaching us about propagation it has come in use as a gardener. Look forward to reading.
RHS Red Hot Chilli Grower: The complete guide to planting, picking and preserving chillies
Chilli growing is very popular currently, though probably not used in our cooking enough currently with cooking for Alice.
Tomatoes: A Gardener’s Guide
Title tells you all.
How to Grow: A guide for gardeners who can’t garden yet
A basic introduction.
Grow Your Own Drugs: A Year With James Wong
A guide to providing herbal remedies through the year.
The Balcony Gardener: Creative ideas for small spaces
Not one for me with no balconies or window boxes. Our outside walls are about to be rendered afresh so will be giving this one a miss.
Creative Vegetable Gardening
Positively reviewed veg guide.
The Sceptical Gardener: The Thinking Person’s Guide to Good Gardening
Not as cheap as the others, but coming from well respected writer. Though being the Torygraph puts me off.
Greenhouse Gardening: Step-by-Step to Growing Success (Crowood Gardening Guides)
Might be of interest to some of you. However I am lacking a greenhouse.
The People’s Gardener
A memoir from a RHS judge.
Teeny Tiny Gardening: 35 step-by-step projects and inspirational ideas for gardening in tiny spaces
Another guide for small projects.
Writing the Garden: A Literary Conversation Across Two Centuries
Some positive reviews for this one.
The Gardens That Mended a Marriage
Looks to be a short read of love and gardening.
Companion Plants and How to Use Them
Not much info on this one. Looks to be short, but is cheap currently.
Grow Your Own Vegetables in Pots: 35 ideas for growing vegetables, fruits and herbs in containers
Another guide for veg growing.
If any of you already own any of these please comment below adding your thoughts.
Thad a good spot! Although I’m with you in thinking the Kindle format misses the point of a lot of gardening books – the images!
Kindle app on and iPad might work though.
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Yes some of the memoirs and longer RHS ones will be fine, but the design ones will lose out.
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The RHS books on Latin and Botany are really good, I just wish I could remember everything after I’ve read it, they are packed with information. #MyGloriousGardens
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Just started the botany. Think I’ll probably get the Latin ones too. Enjoying the botany so far. Lots of useful information, but like you say, more than I’ll remember.
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Wow, didn’t realise Kindle had such a selection though I confess I like to have a real old fashioned book for my gardening info!
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I like a hard copy, but lack space to keep everything and for the price of many of these there a steal, then may get hard copies if there are any I think I’ll refer back too.
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These all look great Joshua so thank you for sharing in the Linky this month! I like the sound of the mindfulness book, but I know what you mean that the term has been put into everything at the moment although I am a mindful gardener. I also like the design book; I’m always on Pinterest at the moment looking at design ideas. Thank you for linking to #MyGloriousGardens this month. Hope to sss you next month. Do look out for my round up post later on this month.
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The mindfulness book was an alright read at reduced price. Probably not worth the full asking price. I’m almost done with the botany for gardeners. A few bits over my head, but an interesting read. Then think I’m going to give the Latin for gardeners a go.
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