Gardening Books

Monty Don OBE, Britain's most loved gardener and lead presenter of Gardeners World, discusses his favourite books on gardening including one he describes as "the best gardening book ever written." This is a  strong endorsement, given that his own gardening library extends to over three thousand books.

Trees are the backbone of any garden, says award-winning garden designer, Arabella Lennox-Boyd. She recommends some great books to get you thinking about garden design.

Gardening expert Helen Dillon recommends five books that have influenced her, from 300-year old gardening tips to the difficulty of describing flowers

The President Emeritus of The New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx, New York tells us about the books that all aspiring gardeners should have on their bookshelves, from reference works to the most fun guide to making the best of your garden

One of the world's leading garden photographers talks us through the many different styles employed in his field

The respected horticulturalist says if you plant an oak tree you know you’re never going to see it grow into maturity, but in planting it you are asserting your belief in the future and in future generations.

Internationally known ecologist says plants are grievously overlooked, because no life on earth would exist without them - essential reading on plants

The author, plantsman and rhododendron expert selects his favourite books on botanical exploration and explains his passion for plant hunting

Historian of garden design Penelope Hobhouse says creating a garden is not about pulling out weeds - it's about fulfilling man’s need for organisation and security

Discussion of the lesser-known subject of guerilla gardening - the illicit cultivation of someone else's land. A fascinating and historical topic, and eclectic book selections include a history of Google