Spring

Spring has arrived and brings a number of associated topics: gardening, flowers and new life. Check out this list for some inspiration on what to read this Spring.

Updated August 19, 2025
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A year of watercolour : a seasonal guide to botanical watercolour painting
De Winton, Harriet
Paper Book
Discover more than 30 new step-by-step watercolor projects from best-selling author and artist Harriet de Winton, centered around observations of nature through spring, summer, autumn and winter. Create beautiful botanical artworks, engage with the natural world...
Garden hacks : 70 smart, sustainable tips for gardeners
Johansson, Filip
Paper Book
Simple DIY ideas and solutions for eco-conscious gardeners.
The house of flowers : 30 floristry projects to bring the magic of flowers into your home
Jane, Ashlee
Paper Book
Discover how to bring the joy of flowers into your home with 25 stunning projects.    From vase arrangements to planters, floral crowns to wreaths, life is better with flowers in it. With clear, step-by-step instructions, Ashlee Jane expertly leads you through her...
Paper Flowers : 15 Stylish Projects to Make Your Own
Finne Frandsen, Sine
Paper Book
This charmingly illustrated book includes 15 flower projects of varying degrees of difficulty, ranging from a mini anemone and striped orchid to an impressive flamingo flower and a meadow buttercup. Master the art of making and adapting the flowers through the step-by-step instructions and create...
Visionary: Gardens and Landscapes for our Future
Takacs, Claire.
Paper Book
In Visionary: Gardens and Landscapes for our Future photographer Claire Takacs and landscape architect Giacomo Guzzon introduce stunning private and public gardens from around the world that have addressed both sustainability and climate change with outstanding results. ...
Everyday Permaculture: Sustainable Living For Every Space
Gibbons, Anna Matilda.
Paper Book
Whether you're a renter, homeowner or apartment dweller, this book equips you with the tools and practical knowledge to live an authentic, sustainable existence in every living space - be it a home, a room or a state of mind.
For the Love of Plants : Over 150 Plants to Bring Joy to Your Garden and Your Life
Frost, Adam.
Paper Book
Wander through Adam's gardens as he reflects on the plants that have shaped his life. The scents of the lavender and rosemary lining the garden path instantly welcome you to what follows: a wildflower meadow, an ornamental kitchen garden, a shady courtyard, terrace and borders,...
The Container Gardening Handbook : A Beginner's Guide to Growing Flowers in Pots
Palmer, Isabelle
Paper Book
Whether you have a roof terrace, a tiny balcony or just a window sill, there's no excuse not to get gardening. The Container Gardening Handbook shows just how easy it is to get started in the garden - and how to make the most of every little space. This is...
Garden people : the photographs of Valerie Finnis
Buchan, Ursula.
Paper Book
Roald Dahl and his family in their garden at Great Missenden; Nancy Lancaster, society hostess and interior designer, sporting an elegant straw sombrero and snipping delicately at her roses;Vita Sackville-West at Sissinghurst these and many other dedicated gardeners are captured here by the...
How To Design A Garden: Create And Maintain Your Dream Garden
Wilkinson, Pollyanna.
Paper Book
The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller* \"A beautiful and practical guide to both designing and maintaining a garden and written in her inimitable no-nonsense yet relatable style.\" The Home Page _________ Design the garden of your dreams...
Nettles And Petals: Grow Food. Eat Weeds. Save Seeds. The Sunday Times Bestseller
Walton, Jamie.
Paper Book
Nettles and Petals is a practical and accessible 'how-to' guide for growing your own food, and gardening sustainably. Learn from an expert, with the professional horticulturalist, popular Instagram personality and Social Media Influencer of the Year 2024 Jamie Walton (@nettlesandpetals).

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