Gardening expert Ellen Mary takes you through every step of gardening, from the basics of understanding your space and decoding plant labels, to common pests and how to keep your plants alive once they’re in the ground.

Packed full of practical information, this book is relevant for any beginner gardener, no matter what type of outdoor space you have – whether you’re looking for ideas for green-filled balconies, or larger low-maintenance plots.

You’ll also find tailored advice for different levels of time investment, whether you have just 10 minutes or 4 hours per week to spend in your garden.

Once you’ve got the basics covered, you’ll learn key gardening skills including:

– Planting flower beds
– How and when to prune
– Composting correctly
– How to grow a lawn, trees and roses

So, flex those green fingers, get your hands dirty and enjoy the process of creating a beautiful, blooming garden.

‘A delightful introduction for those wanting to learn … how to reap the benefits that plants and gardens can have on our own health and wellbeing’ – Sally Petitt, Head of Horticulture, Cambridge University Botanic Garden

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Getting outside, our hands in the earth, watching plants bud then burst into bloom: the slow pleasures of gardening are an age-old tonic for the soul.

From sowing seeds to deadheading flowers, growing your own potatoes to welcoming feathered friends into your own garden, discover the joy to be found in every moment of gardening by slowing down, observing nature and planning ahead for the seasons.

Happiest when surrounded by plants, Ellen Mary is passionate advocate for the benefits of nature for wellbeing, spreading the word through The Plant Based Podcast and her regular talks.

The Joy of Gardening includes:

· Understanding your soil
· How to sow seeds and care for young plants
· Tips for recycling and reducing waste in your garden
· How to encourage wildlife into your garden
· Harvesting and cooking with fresh produce
· Choosing and planting trees for both small and larger gardens
· And much, much more!