The Picking Garden

The Picking Garden by Jo Turner is a Gardening Hardback Book. Grow stunning flowers in every season - no matter where you live. A delightful, practical gift for gardeners, flower lovers and anyone who appreciates beauty. The Picking Garden is a beautifully illustrated guide to cultivating blooms year-round, from tiny balconies to spacious backyards. Learn when to sow, pick and replant your flowers so your garden never stops blossoming. Featuring over 55 flower profiles, this book covers everything from seeds and seedlings to bulbs. Discover how to grow floral favourites like foxgloves, hydrangeas, Japanese windflowers, cosmos and more - plus how to mix-and-match them into gorgeous arrangements. Practical, inspiring and accessible for all skill levels, The Picking Garden includes: - Seasonal sowing and growing guidance - Advice on vase selection and arranging bouquets - Tips to make cut flowers last longer - A planting chart for quick reference - Colour inspiration and design ideas - Reflections on the symbolism and meaning of flowers Whether you have a pot on a windowsill or a full garden, this book will help you create a blooming oasis to enjoy - and pick from - all through the year. The Illustrated Garden Series Gardens are an endless supply of bounty. Many of our everyday needs can be met with a garden. This series works with authors and illustrators to offer practical information in an original package on how to cultivate, grow, pick, treat, heal, observe, preserve and learn from the garden. The series includes: - The Kitchen Garden (2022) - The Preserving Garden (2023) - The Medicinal Garden (2024) - The Picking Garden (2026)