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
Create beautiful botanical artworks, engage with the natural world around you, and take pleasure in the changing seasons with A Year of Watercolour. Award-winning and bestselling artist and tutor Harriet de Winton takes you through more than 30 step-by-step botanical paintings...
Tree in the House
Hickson, Annabelle
Paper Book
Part guide for the aspiring home florist, part ode to rural interiors and buildings, A Tree in the House celebrates the art of arranging flowers for celebrations big, small and in-between held throughout the year. Annabelle Hickson provides ideas and instructions for celebratory...
Paper Flowers : 15 Stylish Projects to Make Your Own
Finne Frandsen, Sine
Paper Book
Learn to make 15 beautiful crepe paper flowers and discover how to style them in your space.  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...
Everyday Permaculture: Sustainable Living For Every Space
Gibbons, Anna Matilda.
Paper Book
Everyday Permaculture is the only guide to sustainable living for renters and those in apartments or with limited space. This book gives practical and simple ways for people to incorporate permaculture and other eco-friendly habits into their lifestyle, no matter where they live. ...
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. ...
The houseplant handbook: a beginner's guide to caring for houseplants
Bailey, Alice.
The Houseplant Handbook is a useful guide on how to find perfect plant matches for your home environments with a sustainable and innovative approach. Focusing on working with the plants you already own, the book is divided in chapters detailing all 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).
Off to the Nursery: A celebration of gardening, plants and seasons
Oehr, Alice.
Paper Book
Learn all about gardens and gardening in this engaging tour through a plant nursery - packed with practical ideas, stunning illustrations, and delightful personalities. A tribute to the people who nurture our gardens and strengthen our connection to nature, featuring the vibrant and...

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