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The Gardeners' World Puzzle Book

100 horticultural head-scratchers to test your botanical brain power 
 
Can you tell Myosotis from Magnolia? Can you tell your beeches from your birches? 
 
Featuring 100 puzzles including crosswords, word searches, anagrams, word wheels and code breakers, The Gardeners’ World Puzzle Book has everything you need to unwind from a long day in the garden while sharpening your mind at the same time. 
 
Organised by season and difficulty, this fun and beautiful book offers everything from easy breezy brainteasers to the thorniest of horticultural headscratchers – the perfect companion for any grower!

A month-by-month guide to your gardening year

The Gardeners’ World Almanac

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Monty Don (Foreword By) 
 Monty Don is the lead presenter of Gardeners' World. He is a horticultural writer and speaker, Sunday Times bestselling author, and has presented several programmes on gardening and outdoor living, including Around the World in 80 Gardens and Italian Gardens, for which he wrote the accompanying books. He was The Observer's gardening columnist from 1994 to 2006. His books include The Complete Gardener, The Jewel Garden and The Ivington Diaries.

The team at Gardeners' World bring you the ultimate guide to your gardening year, from planning and planting to troubleshooting tips and gardening discovery. 
 
Organised by month, this book includes lists, timetables, step-by-step guidance and expert advice for year-round gardening, as well as an informative guide on what to plant when and projects for every season. Complemented by beautiful hand-drawn illustrations and tips from your favourite gardening personalities, The Gardeners' World Almanac will help you make your garden look its very best throughout the year.

A Bloom for Every Day of the Year

Gardeners’ World: The Flower Book

Gardeners' World Magazine

Gardeners’ World: Gardening: The Complete Beginner’s Guide

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