Information, inspiration, tips and trivia to help you make the most of your gardening year 
This guide to how to look after and enjoy your garden month by month is the ideal thoughtful gift for any gardener. It’ s packed with inspiring writing and

The Gardener’s Almanac 2024 (National Trust)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Loades, Greg

Gardening & Landscape Design

National Trust Books

Gardener’s Almanac 2025 (National Trust Gardener's Almanac)

Information, inspiration, tips and trivia to help you make the most of your gardening year in 2026 
Packed with new features and advice, the 2026 edition of this guide is a perfect gift for any gardener. Month by month, there’s timely gardening advice and information from the National Trust, together with inspiring writing and beautiful illustrations. 
Every month include: Weather charts – sunrise and sunset, average temperatures A task to start; a task to finish Pruning made simple A recycling project If you only do one thing… Crop of the month Something to savor House plant of the month Wildlflower focus Trivia – Facts too good to keep to yourself Quotations – Wit and wisdom from famous gardeners, past and present 
There’s information on enjoying other gardens too – with dates for garden events around the country in 2026, including from the National Trust and RHS.

Gardener's Almanac 2026 (National Trust)

"An inspirational book, with encouraging words and down-to-earth advice for achieving a year-round beautiful garden." --Michael Marriott, chief rosarian at David Austin Roses In this practical and inspirational guide, Greg Loades presents a new style of planting: a fusion between classic cottage style and the new perennial movement. Using real gardens as examples, The Modern Cottage Garden teaches gardeners how to combine the best of both styles--big, colorful blooms and striking grasses and native plants--into one beautiful space that requires little maintenance and has a long season of interest. Fresh planting ideas for containers, small gardens, and diverse climates present an exciting style that can shine anywhere.

The Modern Cottage Garden: A Fresh Approach to a Classic Style

Timber Press

Find happiness, connection, and accomplishment by cultivating your garden life every day of the week using this inspiration-packed guide that shows aspiring gardeners exactly what they need to know. Are you ready to discover your garden's unexpected gifts? All it takes is a daily practice. In The 30-Minute Gardener, Greg Loadesreveals what dedicated time spent in the garden every day can create: a moment of solitude in a busy world, a welcoming space to enjoy with family and friends, and an increased connection to nature. In this practical and inspiring guide you'll find advice on tasks sych as&nbsp;pruning a rose bush and planting bulbs,&nbsp;inspired ideas for transforming an overgrown garden into a beautiful flower-filled haven, and hints on how best to savor your garden and enjoy your accomplishments.

The 30-Minute Gardener: Cultivate Beauty and Joy by Gardening Every Day