{"title":"Books","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003eWelcome to our little corner of garden know‑how. If the words “reference book” make you think of dusty shelves and stern librarians, think again – these are the sort of books you’ll happily dip into with a cuppa, then find yourself down a rabbit hole of plant facts, folklore and practical advice.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003eWhether you’re brushing up on botanical terms, getting stuck into raised beds, or simply enjoying the stories behind the plants that shaped our world, these titles are made for real-life gardeners: curious, hands-on, and always learning as they go.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003eHave a browse, flick through the options, and pick the one that suits your patch (or your favourite gardener’s). They’re brilliant for keeping by the potting bench, even better for gifting – because a good garden book is like giving someone a head start on their next season.\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-raised-bed-book-by-david-hurrion-signed-copy","title":"The Raised Bed Book By David Hurrion - Signed Copy","description":"\u003cp\u003eFilled with ideas about making raised beds that are good for plants, good for you and make the most of your plot, this new book by David Hurrion shares tips, advice and inspiration on planning, designing and building these useful growing spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing clear diagrams, inspired planting plans, and step-by-step photography of beds built from scratch, this book will be the ultimate guide on your raised bed journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you want to garden at a more accessible height, improve soil fertility, nurture plants with particular needs, or simply enjoy a closer sensory experience, growing in raised beds will help you reach new heights in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom siting and designing, choosing materials and growing media, to ongoing maintenance and how best to care for your plants, The Raised Bed Book is the final word on growing above ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopies of this unique book, signed by the author, are available from Norman and Vera Gardening Emporium. You can also request a special message from the author too! The ideal gift for the special gardener in your life, or as your own keepsake reference book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardback Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e240 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigned by the author David Hurrion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Norman \u0026 Vera®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44872843165951,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/8967\/0399\/files\/the-raised-bed-book-by-david-hurrion-norman-and-vera-1.jpg?v=1769448535"},{"product_id":"plant-names-explained-book-botanical-terms-and-their-meaning","title":"Plant Names Explained Book - Botanical Terms and Their Meaning","description":"\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003eIf you’ve ever paused over a plant label and thought, \u003cem\u003e“I’d love to know what that name really means,”\u003c\/em\u003e but never fancied wading through dense botanical theory, the \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Names Explained Book\u003c\/strong\u003e is exactly the kind of companion you’ll enjoy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003eThis book takes the mystery out of botanical names and turns them into something genuinely useful – and surprisingly entertaining. Rather than treating plant nomenclature as a dry academic subject, it shows how names are built, what the different parts are doing, and how a little understanding can help you garden with more confidence.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003eAccurate naming isn’t just about being “correct”. A full botanical name is often packed with clues. It can hint at a plant’s origins, describe its shape or colour, point to the habitat it naturally thrives in, or even preserve the name of the person who introduced it to cultivation. And unlike common names – which can vary wildly from place to place – botanical names are a shared language gardeners can rely on anywhere in the world.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003eAt the heart of \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Names Explained\u003c\/strong\u003e is a carefully chosen A–Z of botanical names, each one unpacked in plain English so you can quickly see what’s behind it. Alongside the main entries are extra features that broaden the subject in practical ways: guidance on cultivar names, translations of foreign terms you’ll often see in plant descriptions, and themed lists that connect plants with celebrations, special occasions, and even personal names.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003eIt also shines a light on the human stories and real-world references hidden in plant names – gardens and nurseries, countries and cities, plant hunters and influential gardeners – plus the descriptive words that crop up again and again for colour, form, and habitat. The result is a book that doesn’t just explain plant names: it helps you \u003cem\u003eread\u003c\/em\u003e them, enjoy them, and use them as a tool every time you choose, identify, or talk about plants.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIf you’ve ever lingered over a plant label – intrigued by the Latin, curious about the meaning, but not keen on a full-on lesson in botanical rules – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Names Explained\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is made for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePublished by: David \u0026amp; Charles\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003eISBN: 978-1446313510\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003eFormat: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHardback\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003eNumber of pages: 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 146.1 x 222.3 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-block-id=\"3O7OitpqyN\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David \u0026 Charles Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56556464177538,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/8967\/0399\/files\/plant-names-explained-norman-and-vera-6.png?v=1776182141"},{"product_id":"fifty-plants-that-changed-the-course-of-history-book","title":"Fifty Plants That Changed the Course of History Book","description":"\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"block-draggable.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"Draggable\" class=\"group\/block relative -ml-10 -mr-12 pl-10 pr-12 pb-2 last:pb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flow-root\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"3O7OitpqyN\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eWhat if you could trace the rise and fall of empires, the birth of modern science and the turning points of global trade back to one quiet, overlooked force: plants?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"3O7OitpqyN\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"slate-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"3O7OitpqyN\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"slate-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eFifty Plants That Changed the Course of History Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e is an eye-opening, page-turning celebration of the species that have shaped our world far beyond the garden gate. In fifty bite-sized, beautifully told chapters, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"slate-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eBill Laws\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e reveals how plants have powered economies, transformed cultures and altered the direction of human history – often in ways you'd never expect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"3O7OitpqyN\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"3O7OitpqyN\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eInside, you'll meet familiar names such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"slate-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003ewheat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"slate-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003ecotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e, alongside plants with darker legacies like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"slate-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eopium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"slate-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003etobacco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e. Laws brings together accessible botanical detail and gripping historical storytelling to show how flora has influenced everything from medicine and industry to exploration and empire-building.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"3O7OitpqyN\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"3O7OitpqyN\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eAnd the facts are genuinely astonishing. You may know we rely on plants for food and the oxygen in every breath, but did you know that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"slate-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003earound 5,000 mature English oak trees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e were used to build Admiral Nelson's flagship, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"slate-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eHMS Victory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e? Or that the humble \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"slate-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003esweet pea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e helped spark the science of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"slate-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003egenetics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e? Even \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"slate-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003ecotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e has a story that reaches far beyond fabric: it drove vast global wealth, helped entrench the slave trade, and became a key engine of the Industrial Revolution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"3O7OitpqyN\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"3O7OitpqyN\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eThis is a book made for dipping into and sharing – the kind you keep on the coffee table, then find yourself reading cover to cover. Its also a brilliant gift for gardeners, history lovers and anyone who enjoys learning something new (and telling everyone about it afterwards).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"3O7OitpqyN\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"3O7OitpqyN\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e• Fifty fascinating plant profiles with clear, engaging explanations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"3O7OitpqyN\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e• Habitat notes and defining characteristics for each plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"3O7OitpqyN\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e• Handy fact boxes youll want to quote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"3O7OitpqyN\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e• Full-colour photographs and elegant botanical illustrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"3O7OitpqyN\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e• A rich blend of economic, political and agricultural history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"3O7OitpqyN\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"3O7OitpqyN\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"slate-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eBill Laws\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e is the author of more than 20 books, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"slate-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eFifty Railways That Changed the Course of History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"slate-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eFifty Plants That Changed the Course of History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e. He is currently writing a compendium on garden tools.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe has written for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"slate-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e, the BBC, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"slate-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eThe Telegraph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"slate-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e, and is a former editor of Britain's national magazine for Gypsies and Travellers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"slate-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eTravellers Times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"3O7OitpqyN\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"3O7OitpqyN\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eAuthor: Bill Laws \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"3O7OitpqyN\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eISBN: 978-0715338544 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"3O7OitpqyN\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"3O7OitpqyN\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eNumber of pages: 224\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"3O7OitpqyN\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003eDimensions: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e236 × 179 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"3O7OitpqyN\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David \u0026 Charles Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56560396370306,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/8967\/0399\/files\/fifty-plants-that-changed-the-course-of-history-_norman-and-vera-2.webp?v=1776182106"},{"product_id":"gardeners-folklore-book-the-ancient-secrets-for-gardening-magic","title":"Gardeners Folklore Book: The Ancient Secrets for Gardening Magic","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"group\/block relative -ml-10 -mr-12 pl-10 pr-12 pb-2 last:pb-0\" data-sentry-component=\"Draggable\" data-sentry-source-file=\"block-draggable.tsx\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flow-root\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-block-id=\"pfKHnWX3TT\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eHave you ever wondered whether there’s something in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"slate-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eplanting by the moon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e? Or why age-old traditions like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"slate-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003ewassailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e have survived into modern times? The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"slate-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eGardener’s Folklore Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e invites you into the wonderfully curious world where gardening meets myth, ritual and the hard-earned wisdom of generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-block-id=\"pfKHnWX3TT\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-block-id=\"pfKHnWX3TT\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eFirst published in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"slate-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e1976\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e, this delightfully written book gathers the small spells, sayings and scraps of practical magic found in gardens across \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"slate-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eBritain and North America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e. Compiled from letters sent by gardeners to author \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"slate-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eMargaret Baker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e, it’s a treasure trove of what people have believed – and in many cases still believe – will help plants thrive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-block-id=\"pfKHnWX3TT\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-block-id=\"pfKHnWX3TT\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhat makes \u003cspan class=\"slate-bold\"\u003eGardener’s Folklore\u003c\/span\u003e so enjoyable is its balance: it doesn’t just list old beliefs, it explores the thinking of the time – including the moments where “science” backed up the claim, and the moments where it very much didn’t. The result is a book that’s part history, part curiosity cabinet, and part inspiration for anyone who loves the romance of gardening as much as the results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-block-id=\"pfKHnWX3TT\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-block-id=\"pfKHnWX3TT\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhether you’re a seasoned grower, a weekend potterer, or simply someone who enjoys the stories hidden in everyday life, this is the kind of book you’ll keep close to dip into, to share, and to try a few traditions in your own 21st-century garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-block-id=\"pfKHnWX3TT\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-block-id=\"pfKHnWX3TT\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e• Encouraging fruiting (and discouraging pests)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-block-id=\"pfKHnWX3TT\"\u003e• Lunar and astrological timing for sowing and planting\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-block-id=\"pfKHnWX3TT\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e• The influence of climate, seasons and the calendar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-block-id=\"pfKHnWX3TT\"\u003e• Traditional charms, customs and “rules” worth trying\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-block-id=\"pfKHnWX3TT\"\u003e• Plants thought to bring luck – or trouble\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-block-id=\"pfKHnWX3TT\"\u003e• The mysterious links people have long made between owners and trees\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-block-id=\"pfKHnWX3TT\"\u003e• AND MUCH MORE...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Margaret Baker \u003cbr\u003eNumber of pages: 196\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781446312599 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-block-id=\"pfKHnWX3TT\"\u003eDimensions: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e139.7 x 215.9 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David \u0026 Charles Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56560479502722,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/8967\/0399\/files\/gardeners-folklore-the-ancient-secrets-for-gardening-magic-norman-and-vera-1.jpg?v=1776178838"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/8967\/0399\/collections\/gardeners-folklore-the-ancient-secrets-for-gardening-magic-norman-and-vera-2.png?v=1776249306","url":"https:\/\/www.normanandvera.co.uk\/collections\/books.oembed","provider":"Norman \u0026 Vera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}