1 / 6A Year Full of Flowers: Gardening for All Seasons
Gardening Seasons: A Year Full of Flowers is Sarah Raven’s month-by-month guide to growing a colourful garden throughout the year. It pairs plant suggestions and seasonal tasks with advice on planting, staking and pruning, and includes examples such as dahlias, tulips and sweet peas.
At a glance
- Organised from January to December, linking flowers and garden jobs to the time of year.
- Covers practical tasks including planting, staking, pruning and taking chrysanthemum cuttings.
- Plant examples include tulips, roses, dahlias, alliums and sweet peas.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The year-round structure can help readers plan planting and maintenance by season.
- The scope combines plant inspiration with practical growing tasks rather than focusing only on garden design.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 4 Mar. 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 384 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 152662611X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1526626110 |
| Weight listed | 1.16 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 17.78 x 3.05 x 23.75 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Gardeners looking for seasonal planting and maintenance guidance for flowering plants.
- Readers interested in colour, scent and practical flower-growing ideas throughout the year.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a focused guide to vegetables, houseplants or a single flower variety.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights useful, informative content, attractive photography and colour combinations, and clear instructions. Value for money receives mixed feedback. For readers using it to plan seasonal flower-growing tasks, the reported clarity and practical detail may be especially relevant, though feedback does not establish how well its advice suits every garden.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the content as informative and practical.
- Customers praise the photographs, colour combinations and clarity of the instructions.
Mixed feedback
- Feedback on value for money is mixed.
Frequently asked questions
What does the book cover?
The listing describes a January-to-December guide with flower varieties, seasonal garden tasks and advice on planting, staking and pruning.
Does it include specific flower-growing examples?
Yes. The listing mentions tulips, roses, dahlias, alliums and sweet peas, alongside topics such as taking chrysanthemum cuttings.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 384 pages.
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