Shade
Bloom Gardener's Guide: Work with the light, grow the right plants, bring dark corners to life
$28.12
- Paperback
160 pages
- Release Date
12 April 2022
Summary
Work with the light, grow plants and flowers, bring dark corners to life - this guide will tell you everything you need to know to make the most of shady garden spaces. Whether your whole garden, courtyard or balcony is cast in shade, or you simply have a window box on a shadowy sill, this book will inspire you to transform the space with lush and interesting planting that looks good (and is beloved by wildlife) all year round. Rather than a gardeners “problem”, an area of shade can open up a whole new world of plants to explore, from delicate flowers and interesting foliage, to handsome trees and vibrant bulbs. Shade includes top tips on tackling all sorts of shady areas, a directory of plants to dip into and pro advice on achieving year-round colour and structure. Its time to bring those dark corners to life!
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780711269569 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0711269564 |
| Author: | Susanna Grant |
| Publisher: | Quarto Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Frances Lincoln |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 12 April 2022 |
| Weight: | 300g |
| Dimensions: | 139mm x 198mm |
| Series: | Bloom |
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Critics Review
“The ultimate planting guide for any urban garden: Susanna’s knowledge is extensive and her taste impeccable. I dream of a London full of Linda planting. Until then, this book will help. What a gorgeous, inspiring guide – I shall be relying on it heavily.” – Alice Vincent * author and Sunday Telegraph gardening columnist *
“Susanna’s take on shade planting is both practical and accessible, yet encourages experimentation, which is the joy of low-light gardening. Shady plants deserve ambassadors like Susanna: someone who can view a dim corner as an opportunity rather than obstacle.” – Matt Collins * Head Gardener at the Garden Museum *
Susanna Grant
Susanna Grant is a writer, gardener, and sound artist. She is co-founder of Linda, a shade-plant specialist and planting design consultancy in east London. Described by Stella Magazine as “having impeccable taste and a fundamental understanding of low-maintenance gardening,” she is a lifelong gardener passionate about helping to green up neglected urban and shady spaces. Susanna is trained in garden design and is a volunteer gardener and trustee at the historic Boundary Gardens of Arnold Circus in Shoreditch. Her work includes From Gardens Where We Feel Secure (Rough Trade Books), a pamphlet exploring the importance of community gardens, gardening as an act of resistance, and the beauty of weeds.
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