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What better way to spend your non gardening time than reading about it? The Shirley family are proud of their private collection of books on gardening and horticultural practice dating back hundreds of years. Techniques may change, ideas may come and go but the theory, in the most, stays the same!

Herewith we list a small selection of books which we think will be of interest to both the novice and keen gardener alike. We have tried to select a range of books with a similar ethos to ours in that things are done ‘natures way’.



Whilst we do not pretend these books are exclusive to us we would say they are harder to find in the shops than they should be!



Bonsai - An Illustrated Guide To An Ancient Art

To evoke the spirit of nature, that is the essence of bonsai. What place in nature is special to you? A spot under a blossoming cherry tree? A moss More about Bonsai - An Illustrated Guide To An Ancient Art

Supplied as an 80 page (A4), softback book.

Buy Bonsai - An Illustrated Guide To An Ancient Art - 1 @ £11.60 each

Flowerpot Farming

You don't need acres of land or even a big garden to enjoy your very own home-grown, fresh garden produce. The balcony, backyard, patio or even the More about Flowerpot Farming

Supplied as a 159 page (slightly smaller than A5), softback book.

Buy Flowerpot Farming - 1 @ £8.99 each

General Fuchsia Cultivation

Based on the information contained in Tony Poole's book, 'A Beginners Guide To Basic Fuchsia Growing and Showing', this is an excellent booklet that More about General Fuchsia Cultivation

Supplied as a 28 page (A5), softback book.

Buy General Fuchsia Cultivation - 1 @ £2.50 each

Grow and Cook

An apprentice gardener just after the war, Brian Tucker learnt the delights of growing his own veg when rationing was still in place and gardens were More about Grow and Cook

Supplied as a 191 page (slightly smaller than A5), softback book.

Buy Grow and Cook - 1 @ £5.99 each

Growing & Showing Fuchsias

A hardback book written by top exhibitor, Leo Boullemier to give you the facts and tips on how to win your competitions whatever type of fuchsias you More about Growing & Showing Fuchsias

Supplied as a 66 pages (A5), hardback book.

Buy Growing & Showing Fuchsias - 1 @ £5.95 each

Living Willow Sculpture

Hedging is not the only use of Willows! A hide for children, garden structures, a tunnel of fun, even growing a garden chair or lovers bench are all More about Living Willow Sculpture

Supplied as a 48 page (A4), softback book.

Buy Living Willow Sculpture - 1 @ £7.95 each

Managing Soil Without Using Chemicals

An informative book produced in association with the Henry Doubleday Research Association. This covers everything from how to identify your soil type More about Managing Soil Without Using Chemicals

Supplied as a 48 page (A4), softback book. Limited stocks only..

Buy Managing Soil Without Using Chemicals - 1 @ £7.95 each

Mushrooms - Nature's Major Protein Food

We make no apology that this is an old (probably out of print) book. Many years ago we sold this little book and only recently a 'fresh' batch came More about Mushrooms - Nature's Major Protein Food

Supplied as a 64 page (approximately DL size), softback book. Please note these books have slightly damaged covers.

Buy Mushrooms - Nature's Major Protein Food - 1 @ £4.95 each

Pests - How To Control Them On Fruit & Vegetables

An excellent book produced in association with the Henry Doubleday Reasearch Association. A comprehensive guide identifying garden pests - and More about Pests - How To Control Them On Fruit & Vegetables

Supplied as a 49 page (slightly smaller than A4), softback book. Limited stocks only..

Buy Pests - How To Control Them On Fruit & Vegetables - 1 @ £8.99 each

Success With Apples & Pears To Eat & Drink

Full of useful information for people who wish to grow apples or pears for use as food, or drink - alcoholic or otherwise. An excellent book for More about Success With Apples & Pears To Eat & Drink

Supplied as a 130 page (slightly smaller than A4), softback book.

Buy Success With Apples & Pears To Eat & Drink - 1 @ £12.95 each

Success With Cuttings

Learn the ultimate way to grow more plants for free! This book provides you with the skills you need in order to nurture the growth of new plants More about Success With Cuttings

Supplied as a 152 page (slightly smaller than A4), softback book.

Buy Success With Cuttings - 1 @ £12.95 each

Success With Herbs

Gardeners wishing to experience the pleasure of growing herbs will find this an indispensable reference book, which includes all methods of herb More about Success With Herbs

Supplied as a 160 page (slightly smaller than A4), softback book.

Buy Success With Herbs - 1 @ £12.95 each

Success With Organic Fruit

Have you ever wanted to grow organic fruit, but not known where to start? This is the book for you! Packed with practical advice and full colour More about Success With Organic Fruit

Supplied as a 160 page (slightly smaller than A4), softback book.

Buy Success With Organic Fruit - 1 @ £12.95 each

Success With Organic Vegetables

Have you ever wanted to grow organic vegetables, but not known where to start? This is the book for you! Packed with practical advice and full colour More about Success With Organic Vegetables

Supplied as a 160 page (slightly smaller than A4), softback book.

Buy Success With Organic Vegetables - 1 @ £12.95 each

Success With Seeds

If you are keen to try your hand at growing your own plants from seed then try this useful volume. Suitable for all abilities, it covers everything More about Success With Seeds

Supplied as a 152 page (slightly smaller than A4), softback book.

Buy Success With Seeds - 1 @ £12.95 each

Successful Grape Growing For Eating & Wine-Making

This is a handbook resulting from more than 30 years experience of vine growing. It is a very practical guide for selecting varieties for the table, More about Successful Grape Growing For Eating & Wine-Making

Supplied as a 148 page (slightly smaller than A4), softback book.

Buy Successful Grape Growing For Eating & Wine-Making - 1 @ £12.95 each

The Essential Aloe vera

When Mr Shirley first read this book he was almost dumb struck that this plant he knew so well had such healing capability. This book is written by More about The Essential Aloe vera

Supplied as an 88 page (A5), softback book.

Buy The Essential Aloe vera - 1 @ £6.95 each

The Pocket Guide To Wild Food

Written by our very good friend Paul Peacock, who is well known for his books on farming and rural issues and is also editor of Home Farmer magazine, More about The Pocket Guide To Wild Food

Supplied as a 159 page (slightly smaller than A5), softback book.

Buy The Pocket Guide To Wild Food - 1 @ £9.99 each

The Small Ecological Garden

This really is a book for those who want to garden sympathetically with nature - from choosing the correct plants for your soil to attracting More about The Small Ecological Garden

Supplied as a 48 page (slightly smaller than A4), softback book. Limited stocks available..

Buy The Small Ecological Garden - 1 @ £8.99 each

The Wild Food Year Book

Absolutely wonderful is the only way to describe this book ! Not strictly about growing your own fruit and vegetables but more what you can obtain More about The Wild Food Year Book

Supplied as a 130 page (A4), softback book.

Buy The Wild Food Year Book - 1 @ £9.99 each