The Little Book of Gardening by Simon Zonenblick

The Little Book of Gardening by Simon Zonenblick

Nowadays, we are gardening more than ever. As an antidote to the stresses of modern life, more and more people are picking up their trowel in pursuit of happiness, better health and a blossoming backyard.

But sometimes it’s tricky to know where to start with your garden and which direction to take. Not to mention the puzzling terminology and plant names that can leave novice and expert gardeners alike scratching their heads in confusion.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or wanting to hone your existing skills, taking on a large-scale project or getting started in a small space, this book will help you:

– Learn the gardening lingo and choose the correct equipment for the relevant job
– Manage common garden challenges, including pests and diseases
– Discover a range of plants and flowers and where they thrive best
– Plan a garden, from choosing a theme to executing the finer details.

My Thoughts:

This was a great book about gardening. Having a garden myself, it is a wonderful thing to enjoy and be able to get out into it. You don’t have to do a lot out there, sometimes I just like to potter and deadhead a few things, but it takes my mind of everything else and relaxes me. I had never really read a book like this before, but I really learnt a great deal from it. It is one of those handy guides which is small enough to fit in a bag too. It covers a wide range of subjects, the best part I found is what flowers are good in which soil and environment and to plan a garden is great if you have just got into gardening. I thought it practical and handy guide to gardening. Great for a gardening lover.

I received an ARC copy of this book for an honest review.

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The Winter Garden By Heidi Swain

The Winter Garden By Heidi Swain

Will love bloom this winter?
 
Freya Fuller is living her dream, working as a live-in gardener on a beautiful Suffolk estate. But when the owner dies, Freya finds herself forced out of her job and her home with nowhere to go. However, with luck on her side, she’s soon moving to Nightingale Square and helping to create a beautiful winter garden that will be open to the public in time for Christmas.
 
There’s a warm welcome from all in Nightingale Square, except from local artist Finn. No matter how hard the pair try, they just can’t get along, and working together to bring the winter garden to life quickly becomes a struggle for them both.
 
Will Freya and Finn be able to put their differences aside in time for Christmas? Or will the arrival of a face from Freya’s past send them all spiralling?

My Thoughts:

Heidi has done it again with this magical beautiful story. It is the perfect book for Christmas, in the perfect place with lots of lovely friendly people around to help out where ever possible. If you have read Heidi’s previous novels you will know they are all set in the same place, so there are mentions of previous characters which I liked, I loved the story and one that interests me as I am a keen gardener, it was nice to read something a little different too, I really like the way Heidi writes it makes you want more and I had to ration the last few pages as I just didn’t want the story to end.

I received an ARC copy of this book for an honest review. Thank you Netgalley and Simon and Schuster.

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