Gardening

Kew: Parched is a collection of over 50 beautiful, fascinating and - most importantly - drought-proof species from around the world.

We often think of the most beautiful plants as those that are lush, verdant, and need careful care and tending – but what if we could change the way we think of botanical beauty to include those that thrive with hot sun, parched earth and little to no water?

Following the hottest summer on record, Kew: Parched explores the captivating variety that exists in the world of dry plants. From roadside daisies native to California and prickly pear cacti from the Mexican desert to the familiar sights of lavender, rosemary and yarrow, this incredible range of species is explored through beautiful botanical illustrations from Kew's archives in this gorgeously packaged gift book.

The Royal Horticultural Society's The Rose tells the story of the world's favourite flower through 40 of the most popular and interesting species and hybrids. Arranged chronologically, The Rose brings to life the arrival of each flower in European gardens, detailing the history of the layout of rose gardens and the role that roses play in the 'language of flowers'.

From the first recorded reference to a rose over 7,000 years ago, these extraordinary flowers have captivated botanists, artists, poets, perfumers and gardeners. A symbol of love and patriotism, a scent and flavour synonymous with the East, and the jewel in the crown of ornamental gardens, roses in all their forms bear a special meaning that spans centuries and crosses oceans.

Extraordinary botanical illustrations and extracts from classic texts held in the Royal Horticultural society's world-famous Lindley Library, such as Redouté's Les Roses, Henry Andrew's Roses, Mary Lawrence's Selection of Roses and Victor Paquet's Choix des Plus Belles Roses, complete this authoritative celebration.

Create 15 beautifully-crafted handmade projects for your garden. From the smallest to the largest of spaces - whether a window box, balcony or acres of land - a garden can be elevated from everyday to extraordinary with this selection of makes that will transform and make the most of your outdoor space.

Nurturing our outdoor spaces can be transformative, giving us a connection with the natural world that is essential to a harmonious life. Created by Kerry Allen - whose blog Kezzabeth is the ultimate guide to creating stylish interiors from scratch on a tight budget.

the projects range from simplicity itself to impressive, large-scale makes. Whether you're a DIY novice or handy with a hammer, Maker. Garden will help you to develop your skillset from scratch and build your confidence with tools, or add to your expertise, making your garden a comfortable and stylish haven.

Gate - Rustic garden screen - Fire pit - Tile planter - Planter with seating - Doormat - Rustic tray - Pallet seating - Star lantern - Storage rack - Bird box - Living herb feature wall - Scaffold bench - Storage chest - Concrete candle holder

Weeds is a beautiful collection of the most fascinating vagabond plants around. Gorgeous botanical illustrations from the Royal Horticultural Society's archives highlight the delicate charms of 50 captivating species, while in-depth profiles provide key information for the modern gardener on the identification, cultivation and usefulness of weeds.

These subversive species no longer need to be seen as "plants out of place". Their natural untamed beauty, ability to thrive under challenging conditions, and the attraction of growing species native to their surroundings have all taken weeds from undesirable to covetable. In the modern wild garden, where harmony with nature is key, weeds are finally getting their moment in the sun.