Royal Horticultural Society

This compelling tour of Great Britain and Ireland's most beautiful gardens is THE guide to help you choose where to visit. Wherever you visit across Great Britain and Ireland, beautiful gardens abound. From large stately homes to hidden gems, small urban plots to informal country gardens, every region has gardens worthy of a visit. Profiling the well-known and the unusual, those created by home gardeners as well as professional designers, plant havens and sculptural statements, there are gardens to suit every taste, in every style. Broken down by region, this accessible guide helps people to get the most from visiting any part of Great Britain and Ireland. From the comfort of your armchair, stunning photography, location maps, contact details, garden information and engaging writing bring the gardens to vibrant life.

Learn about the amazing natural science of trees in this gorgeously illustrated nature and science book. From the highest branch and leaf down to the complex "wood wide web" of roots, every part of a tree plays an important role in its own growth and the habitat of the whole forest or woodland. Did you know that trees take care of each other and that the whole forest is connected? The Magic & Mystery of Trees takes children on a fascinating journey of exploration, showing them just how special these mighty organisms are. Discover how they communicate and warn each other of predators, how they nurture their networks, record the past, and anticipate the future to ensure their survival. Learn amazing tree facts, meet extraordinary trees from around the world and learn about the habitats they create. Find out what trees do for us and how to make your community a greener place by planting your very own tree!