This unparalleled selection of 100 seasonal plants instantly brings a magnificent garden within everyone’s reach. The plants appear alphabetically by their botanical name, with color photographs and cultivation notes in expert advice boxes. There’s information on size, appearance, the time it takes to mature, growing conditions, recommended varieties, and more. Every plant here has true star quality.
Rob Cassy is a partner at Garden Books in Notting Hill, London and has an excellent knowledge of the gardening book market. He has gardened in London for many years, taking full advantage of its mild climate to experiment with tender and unusual plants. Fascinated by early gardening writers, he is an authority on plant folklore and has appeared on radio and television in Britain and Japan. Rob is also the author of the Ultimate Language of Flowers and Everything You Need To Know About Gardening But Were Afraid To Ask. He is a regular contributor to magazines, such as Gardens Illustrated and is also a freelance Garden Designer.