What Gardeners Grow: Bloom Gardener's Guide - 600 Plants by Bloom - Gardening Non Fiction - Hardback

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Details. Condition: New. Format: Hardback. ISBN: 9780711272903. Publisher: Frances Lincoln. Age Range: Adult. Overview. What Gardeners Grow is a beautifully curated hardback reference from the Bloom Gardener's Guide series, gathering 600 plant recommendations from around 250 of the world's most respected gardeners, designers and horticulturists. Rather than a dry encyclopaedia, it blends practical growing advice with personal stories, helping everyday gardeners choose the right plant for the right place. It's an inspiring, giftable addition to any garden library.. About the Book. This hardback volume in the Bloom Gardener's Guide series draws together the collective wisdom of nearly 250 contributors, each nominating one or more of their most treasured plants. Among the recognisable names sharing their selections are Piet Oudolf and Noel Kingsbury, Sarah Raven, Erin Benzakein, Joy Larkcom and Ron Finley, alongside nurserymen, head gardeners, designers, edible-growing specialists, biodynamic practitioners and Chelsea medal-winners. Each entry pairs a plant profile with a short, personal account of why it earned its place in that gardener's own plot, giving the book real warmth alongside its practical value.. Organised as an accessible glossary spanning flowers, shrubs, herbs, trees and edibles, the book is designed to help readers find the right plant for the right place, whatever their climate, space or level of experience. Whether you're planning a seasonal border, filling gaps in a cutting garden, or simply looking to expand your knowledge of ornamentals and edibles, the mix of expert insight and personal storytelling makes it easy to build confidence in your own choices. The hardback format and generous 336-page extent make it a durable, browsable reference that suits both quick look-ups and longer, inspiration-seeking reads.. 600 individual plant selections spanning flowers, shrubs, herbs, edibles and trees. Contributions from around 250 gardeners, designers and