Fifty Things to Do in the Garden

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Fifty Things to Do in the Garden

Popular culture Outdoor schools / education Camping Outdoor survival skills Sustainable agriculture Forestry and silviculture Self-sufficiency and ‘green’ lifestyle Outdoor and recreational areas: design and maintenance Garden design and planning Specialised gardening methods Nature and the natural world: general interest Wildlife: general interest The Earth: natural history: general interest

Author: Matt Collins

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Language: English

Published by: Pavilion Books

Published on: 26th March 2026

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9780008762407


Make more of the outdoors with fifty new projects to engage in throughout the year

In this easy-to-follow illustrated guide, Head Gardener Matt Collins teaches us how to build, plant and enjoy our gardens. The perfect gift for any green-fingered adventurer who wants to make the most out of their garden. Matt Collins lends his expert voice to help readers discover joy in the garden: transforming even the smallest of spaces into an exciting new activity. Engage with wildlife, discover the importance of weeds, and turn over a sustainable new leaf.

Includes

DESIGN

Plan your garden journey, create 'no-dig' borders, make a gravel garden, get creative with containers and pots

PLANTS

Plant trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, evergreens, bulbs, easy vegetables, succulent plants and more - plus create cut and dried flowers

FEATURES

Layer bulbs in a pot, make a cold frame, plant up a window box, wire a wall or fence, make a sandpit

WILDLIFE

Make a mini pond, create a log pile and other habitats, attract birds and pollinators, sow wildflowers

GROW

Sow seeds, grow climbing roses, divide and multiply perennials, take a root cutting

SUSTAINABILITY

Add mulch, make a water butt, harvest and collect seeds, make your own fertilizer, make a compost bin, make leaf mould, sow green manure

With projects suitable for a quick lunchbreak or a larger, more focused session, this beautifully illustrated book is the perfect gift for gardeners at any skill level.

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