RHS Gardener’s Botanical
An Encyclopedia of Horticultural Latin with more than 5,000 Plant Names Dr Ross Bayton An extensively enhanced and expanded version of the bestselling RHS Latin for Gardeners, with more than 5,000 plant names and sumptuous botanical paintings. The definitive illustrated reference guide to plant binomials for both gardeners and botanists, RHS Gardener’s Botanical is an ideal companion for use in the garden or when selecting new plants. It contains more than 5,000 plant names and an easy-to-use 16-page alphabetical index of common names, with a definition and pronunciation guide for each. Includes features such as ‘Genus Spotlight’, which provides further details on important genera, and more than 350 beautiful botanical illustrations. An invaluable illustrated guide for gardeners and botanists
Dr Ross Bayton
gained a Bachelor's degree in tropical ecology, and later a Masters and a PhD, both in taxonomy. He is the co-author of RHS Genealogy for Gardeners and RHS Gardening School (both Mitchell Beazley), and worked for three years at BBC Gardeners' World magazine.
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RHS Gardener’s Quiz and Puzzle Book 100 Brainteasers for Gardeners Who Know Their Onions Dr Gareth Moore From quizmaster Dr Gareth Moore, creator of the bestselling The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Book, working with the RHS and garden expert Simon Akeroyd, comes 100 quizzes and puzzles to entertain and inform, testing your horticultural and botanical knowledge in fun, creative ways.
Specification October 2019 Mitchell Beazley £30.00 HB 9781784726201 352 pages 285 x 215mm 80,000 words 350 illustrations Rights: World English Language ex. North America & Aus/NZ
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Grow Your Own Botanicals
Deliciously productive plants for homemade drinks, remedies & skincare
YOU R OW N ’ TREND IS ALSO R I S I NG I N P OP U L A R I T Y DU E T O I S S U E S S UC H A S S US TA I N A BI L I T Y A N D T H E C O S T OF L I V I NG
Cinead McTernan A guide to growing plants for culinary, medicinal and cosmetic use at home. This is an inspirational collection of plants that add beauty, structure and interest to a garden (big or small) as well as providing an exciting harvest that can be used in the kitchen and home. Cinead offers general advice on getting started, from composting and seed saving to wildlife and biodiversity, before moving on to the botanical garden. She explores both traditional and exotic varieties of plants. With 80 botanicals to choose from, learn how to grow herbs like juniper,
Crops in Tight Spots
lemon balm or nigella and try out fruits like Chillean guava or yuzu. Now you can grow your own gin botanicals, make a hibiscus cordial for cocktails or mix up a calendula face cream with your own garden produce. Cinead McTernan writes for Gardeners’ World, The National Trust, Homes & Antiques, Waitrose Garden, Landmark Trust and The English Garden. She works as a horticultural researcher on BBC 2’s Gardeners’ World and has written two books for Frances Lincoln: Kitchen Garden Experts and One Pot Gourmet Gardener.
May 2019 Kyle Books £16.99 HB 9780857835314 192 pages 235 x 190mm 35,000 words 100 images Rights available: World
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ALEX MITCHELL'S THE EDIBLE BALCONY
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Grow amazing fruit and vegetables wherever you live Alex Mitchell
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Jam-packed with foolproof ideas to make the most of any space you have – from a spare window ledge or balcony to a small yard. Short of outdoor space but want to grow fruit and vegetables? Congratulations. Not for you the back-breaking trudge of tending large spaces of land, the weeding, digging and pest vigilance. Instead of gluts you can look forward to small but perfectly formed bursts of flavour. Handfuls of fresh leaves, berries and tomatoes, just when you want them, and at arm’s reach. As more of us live with restricted outside spaces, growing food
becomes all the more important, not just for the delicious results, but as a mindful way to connect to nature. Full of tried-and-tested ideas exclusively tailored for containers, raised beds and small gardens, Crops in Tight Spots guarantees growing success for even the most limited of spaces.
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Alex Mitchell studied at the Chelsea Physic Garden. She has a weekly column in the Evening Standard and is the author of The Edible Balcony, The Rurbanite and Gardening on a Shoestring.
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April 2019 Kyle Books £18.99 PB 9780857835925 176 pages 246 x 189mm 35,000 words 150 images Rights available: World
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Plant-Based Beauty
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The essential guide to detoxing your beauty routine
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Jess Arnaudin A conscious guide to plant-based beauty
skincare routine with self-care rituals to look forward to.
Plant-based beauty is part of a growing global movement that is not just about the food we eat, but the choices we make when it comes to what we wear and the beauty products we use. We are more aware than ever that our personal actions have an effect both on our own levels of wellness and the health of the world around us.
Jess Arnaudin helps to de-code the language, myths and science surrounding natural ingredients and shares recipes for her favourite beauty foods as part of the philosophy of “Inside Out Beauty”.
Plant-Based Beauty is a practical companion to your daily routine, helping you to truly understand the ingredients you are putting on your skin and create a simple, natural
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Jess Arnaudin is an expert skin therapist, organic beauty coach, eco-makeup artist and writer with 7+ years of experience in NYC's beauty and wellness industry.
Grow Your Own Happiness
Aster £12.99 HB 9781783253234 160 pages 210 x 149mm 35,000 words c. 70 images Rights available: World
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How to Harness the Science of Wellbeing for Life
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Deborah Smith A toolbox of positive psychology principles, tips and techniques for the ultimate self-care. Science tells us that happiness is 50% genetic, 10% circumstantial and 40% how we think and act. Which means that it is possible to increase our happiness by up to 40%. For anyone wanting to increase their wellbeing. Grow Your Own Happiness shows how positive psychology ‒ the science of happiness ‒ can be used every day. With key principles explained to provide the foundation for change, tests for measuring wellbeing and simple techniques that can easily
be applied to a busy lifestyle, as well as case studies, anecdotes and tips, this book provides everything you need to shine. Deborah Smith BSc (Hons), MSc, MAPP, MBPsS is a qualified psychologist with an MSc in Positive Psychology and over 25 years of professional experience working with groups and individuals. Deborah teaches mindfulness and meditation, is a guest lecturer at Roehampton University and has a private practice in Bath.
Specification September 2019 Aster £12.99 PB 9781783253074 210 x 149mm 224 pages 42,200 words 70 images Rights: World
Wood & Steam
CH A R LIE IS A R E NOW N E D WO ODWOR K I NG
Discover the unique craft of steam bending
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Charlie Whinney
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Learn the magic of wood steam bending, from vases and bowls to rocking chairs. ‘When you bend a hot piece of wood, it is briefly reanimated into a living thing, and you can see and feel aspects of the wood which are not perceptible until that moment.’ In this beautifully compiled book, Charlie Whinney, one of the UK’s leading experts on the topic, shares the secrets of the unique and magical craft of steam-bending. Although his creations look quite impossible, the reader will soon discover that wood can be made to behave in remarkable ways with
Small Garden Design
the application of a little heat and steam. Charlie guides you through the ecological sourcing of wood and then, with practical instructions, reveals how to create your own steam-bent masterpieces. Form a wooden coathanger in the embers of a campfire or create perfectly round wooden hoops using just a saucepan and a mug. Charlie Whinney co-founded design company sixxis, where he designed many award-winning products, before forming the Charlie Whinney Studio in 2008, now based in the Lake District.
March 2019 Kyle Books £20.00 HB 9780857835109 144 pages 235 x 190mm 20,000 words 150 photographs Rights available: World
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Transform your outdoor space into a beautiful and practical escape Kate Gould
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Making the ordinary garden into an extraordinary living space. A stunning guide for gardeners keen to transform small and awkward outdoor spaces into beautiful and practical escapes. From courtyards to rooftops, Kate Gould draws on her experience as an award-winning garden designer to provide tailored solutions and inspirational ideas. Covering topics such as how to design and measure the perfect garden, choose and use the best materials and maintain a lush garden all year round, Small Garden Design includes detailed
advice for gardeners undeterred by limited space. Creating a personal and unique space is also at the heart of each project and Kate makes sure to discuss how to tie each design back to the interior of the home. Kate Gould has been creating award-winning gardens for twenty years. Commissioned by home-owners, architects, interior designers, Kate specialises in transforming ordinary small spaces into the extraordinary. Kate has won six gold and one silver gilt medal as well as ‘Best in Show’ at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Specification April 2019 Kyle Books £20.00 HB 9780857834874 176 pages 235 x 190mm 30,000 words 150 images Rights available: World
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50 Plants That You Can’t Kill Surefire Plants to Grow Indoors and Out Jamie Butterworth
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A beginner’s guide to gardening that focuses on 50 easy-to-grow plant types and troubleshoots common issues. Seeking more greenery but struggle to keep your plants healthy? 50 Plants That You Can’t Kill suggests failsafe options to grow indoors and out. The 50 profiles focus on versatile and adaptable plants and highlight ‘dos and don’ts’ for each one so you can immediately understand its needs. Includes guidelines on choosing the right plant, based on the criteria of your growing space, and provides clear and simple instructions to
care for it. Feature spreads walk you through key activities for getting your plants to thrive. Beyond the 50 plants that are profiled, ‘Three to try’ spreads suggest additional varieties for when you are ready to develop your skills.
Specification May 2019 Mitchell Beazley £16.99 HB 9781784725891 224 pages 230 x 170mm 30,000 words 200 images
Jamie Butterworth is an RHS Rights available: World Ambassador, who visits schools and colleges across the UK to educate on horticulture. Jamie is BBC Radio London’s gardening expert and a regular guest for both Talk Radio and BBC Berkshire. #P L A N T S OF I N S TAGR A M H A S A L MO S T
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RHS Colour Companion A Visual Dictionary of Colour for Gardeners Dr Ross Bayton & Richard Sneesby
C OL OU R I N T H E G A R DE N I S A P E R E N N I A L LY P OP U L A R SUBJECT
A beautiful, inspirational and practical guide to incorporating colour in your garden.
cultivation guidance and tips for planting plans, so that all of the ideas are achievable.
Whether a long-time gardener or a novice, RHS Colour Companion provides inspiration to improve your garden in a unique way. Organised by colour, with subsections on distinct shades, it suggests colour combinations and provides guidance for using them in your garden, with examples of specific plants and planting plans to create maximum impact. Advice is accompanied by photographs to help you visualize the finished effect, and each section includes
Dr Ross Bayton is co-author of RHS Genealogy for Gardeners and RHS Gardening School (both Mitchell Beazley), and worked for three years at BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine.
Specification April 2019 Mitchell Beazley £20.00 HB
Richard Sneesby is a landscape architect and garden designer. He is an RHS judge at Chelsea and Hampton Court Flower Shows and co-authored The Garden Maker’s Manual (also Mitchell Beazley).
9781784725785 256 pages 246 x 189mm 40,000 words More than 300 images Rights available: World
THE RHS H A S A L MO S T
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RHS Design Outdoors Projects & Plans for a Stylish Garden
Matthew Keightley, photography by Marianne Majerus
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An inspirational sourcebook for all those who want a beautifully designed garden, curated by Chelsea Flower Show award-winner Matthew Keightley, with photography by celebrated garden photographer Marianne Majerus.
M AT T H E W K E IGH T L E Y I S A C H E L S E A F L OW E R S HOW AWA R D W I N N I NG DE S IG N E R
Do you want your outdoor space to look as stylish and as well designed as your home? RHS Design Outdoors will give you the ideas and know-how you need to make that happen. Award-winning designer Matt Keightley has curated a collection of 35 gardens, created either by him or by other leading contemporary designers, that will provide the inspiration you need to transform your outdoor space. Gardeners features include award-winning designers Jo Thompson, Tony Woods, Charlotte Rowe and Andrew Wilson. For each case study there is a detailed plan, information on the plants and materials used and a wealth of gorgeous photography by leading garden photographer Marianne Majerus. The designs are sorted into five categories: Showstoppers at Home – high-design concepts that are nonetheless achievable; Family-friendly – gardens that incorporate play areas and socialising; Minimalist – spaces with larger areas of hard landscaping and bold, restrained planting; Plants First – gardens where more than half of the outdoor space is planted; and Other Spaces – roof terraces, basement areas and front gardens. This wide array of garden styles means that there is inspiration for all types of garden, and for all types of gardener.
Matt Keightley
is an awardwinning garden designer. He is a two-time RHS Chelsea Flower Show award-winner and a regular guest presenter and speaker at various garden design events and seminars.
Marianne Majerus is
one of the world’s finest garden photographers. She is a regular contributor to many international publications and has won numerous awards for her work. Her books include Garden Design: A Book of Ideas, also published by Mitchell Beazley.
Specification April 2019 Mitchell Beazley £25.00 HB 9781784724801 256 pages 253 x 201mm 40,000 words 500 photographs Rights available: World
RHS How Can I Help Hedgehogs?
A Gardener’s Collection of Inspiring Ideas for Welcoming Wildlife Helen Bostok
W R IT TEN BY THE R HS’S CHIEF HORT IC U LT U R I S T
More than 100 ideas from the RHS to help you make your garden a haven for wildlife. RHS How Can I Help Hedgehogs? offers more than 100 ideas for you to help wildlife thrive in your garden. Packed with simple, low-cost ideas that will make a huge difference to the natural world, the book suggests ways to help birds, bees, butterflies, beetles and many other declining species. Hopeful, informative and entertaining, with plenty of ‘I-never-knew-that’ mini-features, this is a book you and your family need, and one that you’ll all enjoy, too. Includes topics such as how to increase the biodiversity of your plot and how to improve your soil without using chemicals.
Helen Bostock
has been at the RHS for nearly 14 years, counting the two years as a Wisley Trainee and 12 years in the Advisory Service. She currently holds the position of Senior Horticultural Advisor. Her passion is for wildlife gardening.
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Specification October 2019 Mitchell Beazley £14.99 HB 9781784726218 224 pages 240 x 210mm 50,000 words 200 photographs and illustrations Rights: World English Language ex. North America & Aus/NZ
The Almanac
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A Seasonal Guide to 2020 Lia Leendertz The return of the no. 1 bestseller.
Lia Leendertz
is an awardwinning garden and
Reconnect with the seasons with this month-by-month food writer, best known for guide to the world around you. The Almanac 2020 the gives you the tools and inspiration you need to celebrate, reinventing almanac for a new mark and appreciate each month of the year in your generation. She contributes own particular way. regularly to the Divided into the 12 months, a set of tables for each Guardian and the month gives the feel and weight of a traditional Telegraph as well as writing a almanac, providing practical information that gives long-running series access to the outdoors and the seasons, perfect for for Simple Things magazine. She lives expeditions, meteor-spotting nights and beach in Bristol with her holidays. There are also features on each month�s husband and two unique nature ‒ such as activity in the sky and the sea, children. advice on what to watch out for in the garden at home or »twitter in the hedgerow, seasonal foods and recipes, music and @lialeendertz birdsong and much more. »instagram @lia_leendertz
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‘I love this gem of a book’ ‒ Cerys Matthews ‘This book is your bible’ ‒ The Independent ‘It already feels like an annual necessity’‒ India Knight ‘Joyous’ ‒ Allan Jenkins ‘A charming book’ ‒ Sunday Express
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Previously from Lia Leendertz Specification September 2019 Mitchell Beazley £10.00 HB 9781784725211 198 x 126mm 256 pages 52, 500 words 112 illustrations Rights: UK & Commonwealth
In Bloom
Growing, harvesting & arranging homegrown flowers all year round Clare Nolan Fill your home with colour and the gorgeous scent of the garden year-round. Planting cut flowers brings that ‘grow-your-own’ excitement to a whole new level – being able to step out of the back door and pick a single stem for beside the bed or a posy for a friend is a joy. In this beautiful book, Clare Nolan reveals her secrets for growing a bountiful harvest as well as styling spectacular homegrown displays. She takes the mystique out of what to grow and guides you through the entire process – from choosing the plants to suit both your garden and home décor and laying out your cutting patch, to planning ahead so you get your perfect palette of colour, texture and shape to play with at the right time. A whole chapter on arranging will inspire you to create spectacular arrangements for your home without the need for complicated floristry techniques.
Clare Nolan
was the lifestyle editor of the Mail on Sunday’s YOU Magazine and is the author of Making a House Your Home. Her work has also appeared in both the Saturday Telegraph and Sunday Times magazines.
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Specification April 2019 Kyle Books £26.00 HB 9780857833051 272 pages 246 x 189mm 30,000 words 200 images Rights available: World
fforest
Being, making & doing in nature Sian Tucker An inspirational but also practical book about engaging with the outdoors and celebrating the life-enhancing effect of nature. We all know that being outdoors is beneficial to our health – both mental and physical. From stargazing and foraging at the river’s edge to simply walking in the dark with only the light of the moon and the stars to guide you. fforest shows you how to re-connect with nature. Learn age-old tricks such as lighting a fire, forecasting the weather and telling the time without a watch, and discover adventurous and exciting pursuits, such as abseiling a cliff and wild swimming. Full of tips and inspiration, fforest not only teaches you how to 'be' in nature, but how to create and explore in it, too, with plenty of activities such as making a dream catcher, spotting animal tracks and building a den. Rediscover the simplicity and exhilaration of the outdoors by immersing yourself in this inspirational handbook.
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‘Being in nature offers us all precious breathing space away from the stresses and strains of modern life.’ Sir David Attenborough THERE H A S BE E N A
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is an art graduate who, in 2004, after living in London and New Zealand, bought, together with her partner, 200 acres of rural beauty sandwiched between the river Teifi gorge and the Teifi marshes nature reserve and set up fforest. fforest has since expanded to a further two sites, to lofts in the historic quayside in Cardigan and to a sea camp on the coast at Manorafon.
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Specification June 2019 Kyle Books £18.99 HB 9780857835918 208 pages 235 x 190mm 30,000 words 150 images Rights available: World