MY BOOKS
I have written four books on gardening; two for adults and two for children and the one thing all my writing communicates, I hope, is a deep and abiding interest and enthusiasm for the world of plants.
When my son was small and became fascinated in the micro world of our garden, he pulled me along with him, and we began to investigate the lives of the invertebrates and small mammals that we came across on our daily excursions. Many of the creatures we discovered on our doorstep are included among the pages of Kids in the Wild Garden, a book for children all about gardening with wildlife in mind.
Kids in the Wild Garden is a follow up to Kids in the Garden, Growing Plants for Food and Fun, a book full of projects for growing and cooking fruit and veggies. Both these books are illustrated with photographs and cartoons to bring these fascinating subjects to life.
Growing Stuff, An Alternative Guide to Gardening is a lighthearted approach to city gardening, packed with ideas and tips for gardeners on a budget and those who are just starting out. The forward by guerilla gardener Richard Reynolds sets the tone and is followed by 50 projects for the beginner gardener.
A Pocket Guide To Plants And Gardening is a great little book packed with information that will be of interest to anyone with a love of plants and gardening, full of curiosities, tales and easily digestible details of plant science and the history of gardening; a good read for beginners and experts alike.
Kids in the Garden: Growing Plants For Food and Fun
ISBN-13: 978-1906155926
Kids in the Garden is an accessible guide for children on how to grow and tend to the garden, packed with vibrant and fun ideas introducing children to green-fingered activities. With easy to follow step-by-step instructions, with bright photography and fun illustrations. The book is aimed at children aged five upwards with adult supervision, then for older children up to 11 to complete on their own. The book features more than 50 projects, with full instructions on the materials needed, companion plants, saving resources, harvesting seasons, seeds, the water cycle and indoor gardens. There is also a section on wildlife, showing how to encourage animals into your garden, as well as how to make a mini pond, birdhouses, pest patrol, building a wormery, rescuing bees and ladybirds, and much more. The recipes included are simple to make with the fresh produce and include; one pot jam, minty fizz and easy pizza sauce.
A Pocket Guide to Plants and Gardening
ISBN-13: 978-1907317712
​A Pocket Guide to Plants & Gardening is a beautifully illustrated, informative reference book, designed to provide ready, simple answers to all the basic questions about plants. This mini encyclopedia takes an illuminating, engaging look at the science and stories behind the plants we encounter every day! Some of the topics covered include: the journey of a grain of pollen, how photosynthesis really works, the difference between grasses and all other flowering plants, and the life cycle of a plant from germination through to pollination. A Pocket Guide to Plants also introduces us to the great names in plant discovery and science, reveals the life-changing inventions in plant science and cultivation, as well as detailing all the latest trends and fancies in the plant world. With bright illustrations, clear instructions and diagrams; as well as maps, timelines, portraits, keys and much, much more, this is the perfect interactive guide to plants for gardeners of all ages and experience!
Growing Stuff: An Alternative Guide to Gardening
ISBN-13: 978-1906155681
Growing Stuff is an ideal companion for anyone wishing to become part of the grow-your-own renaissance. It is packed with ideas to help transform windowsills, balconies, courtyards and gardens into urban oases. Written in an engaging and informal way, this quirky book is a perfect introduction to green-fingered activity, and is sure to convert even wary or novice gardeners to this creative and wide-ranging practice. With easy-to-follow instructions on the basics of growing flowers, herbs, vegetables and more, Growing Stuff not only provides an excellent introduction to the world of horticulture, but also looks at alternative approaches to growing and landscaping. Learn how to make seed bombs, grow carrots in Wellington boots and even construct your own mini polytunnel. It also features wide selection of creative recipes show you how to transform the fruits of your labour into culinary and craft delights. Growing Stuff puts the excitement back into gardening and shows that organic edibles can be grown in even the most unexpected places.
Kids in the Wild Garden
ISBN-13: 978-1907317200
​Kids in the Wild Garden is a fun and accessible guide, inviting you to embark on an adventure with your children by stepping into and exploring the amazing life that flourishes within your own garden. Designed to get kids away from the TV and to get their hands dirty, Projects include: growing a tank-full of tadpoles; planting a butterfly garden and a mini-meadow; and designing cosy houses for winter visitors. Through sight, touch, smell and sound, children can interact with nature through projects aimed to educate and excite. Jam-packed with outdoor projects, gardening tips, fascinating facts, jokes, recipes and fun expeditions, this book aims to get children out into the fresh air by encouraging exploring, care for the environment and imaginative play. Grab your trusty magnifying glass and find out interesting facts about all the creepy crawlies in your garden; for example, did you know that some ants milk caterpillars? This lively book will help children, parents, teachers and their friends develop a long-term, enjoyable approach to their natural surroundings.
Kids in the Wild Garden won the 2012 Gellett Burgess Children's Book Award
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