Fifty Things to Do in the Garden

Make more of the outdoors with fifty new projects to engage in throughout the year. In this easy-to-follow illustrated guide, Head Gardener Matt Collins teaches us how to build, plant and enjoy our gardens. The perfect gift for any green-fingered adventurer who wants to make the most out of their garden. Matt Collins lends his expert voice to help readers discover joy in the garden: transforming even the smallest of spaces into an exciting new activity. Engage with wildlife, discover the importance of weeds, and turn over a sustainable new leaf . Includes: DESIGN: Plan your garden journey, create ‘no-dig’ borders, make a gravel garden, get creative with containers and pots PLANTS: Plant trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, evergreens, bulbs, easy vegetables, succulent plants and more – plus create cut and dried flowers FEATURES : Layer bulbs in a pot, make a cold frame, plant up a window box, wire a wall or fence, make a sandpit WILDLIFE : Make a mini pond, create a log pile and other habitats, attract birds and pollinators, sow wildflowers GROW: Sow seeds, grow climbing roses, divide and multiply perennials, take a root cutting SUSTAINABILITY : Add mulch, make a water butt, harvest and collect seeds, make your own fertilizer, make a compost bin, make leaf mould, sow green manure With projects suitable for a quick lunchbreak or a larger, more focused session, this beautifully illustrated book is the perfect gift for gardeners at any skill level.

Make more of the outdoors with fifty new projects to engage in throughout the year. In this easy-to-follow illustrated guide, Head Gardener Matt Collins teaches us how to build, plant and enjoy our gardens. The perfect gift for any green-fingered adventurer who wants to make the most out of their garden. Matt Collins lends his expert voice to help readers discover joy in the garden: transforming even the smallest of spaces into an exciting new activity. Engage with wildlife, discover the importance of weeds, and turn over a sustainable new leaf . Includes: DESIGN: Plan your garden journey, create ‘no-dig’ borders, make a gravel garden, get creative with containers and pots PLANTS: Plant trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, evergreens, bulbs, easy vegetables, succulent plants and more – plus create cut and dried flowers FEATURES : Layer bulbs in a pot, make a cold frame, plant up a window box, wire a wall or fence, make a sandpit WILDLIFE : Make a mini pond, create a log pile and other habitats, attract birds and pollinators, sow wildflowers GROW: Sow seeds, grow climbing roses, divide and multiply perennials, take a root cutting SUSTAINABILITY : Add mulch, make a water butt, harvest and collect seeds, make your own fertilizer, make a compost bin, make leaf mould, sow green manure With projects suitable for a quick lunchbreak or a larger, more focused session, this beautifully illustrated book is the perfect gift for gardeners at any skill level.