A thoroughly rich and engaging practical guide to creating a wildlife-friendly edible garden that is as beautiful as it is utterly delicious. This is a personal account, featuring his own garden and family in the photographs and text, which brings together wisdom garnered over a lifetime in horticulture with practical advice, hands-on projects, and even some favourite recipes. One of the undoubted benefits of experience is plant knowledge and Frost shares this generously here with lists of his many favourites.

He walks us through the different areas and explains the planting choices and design techniques he's used to make the most of every single section. Building on that and moving with the times, as you would expect, he embraces contemporary thinking that junks some of the ‘rules’ (for example, planting in threes and fives) and advocates a looser, less controlled approach that chimes with today’s gardeners. I particularly enjoyed the section on ornamental edibles, which introduced me to Japanese spikenard and lopsided onions. Adam explores how his own garden has allowed him to enjoy the simple pleasures in life and create precious memories - whether it's coming down in the morning and seeing that single flower in a vase or teaching your kids how to make the runner bean chutney that reminds you of your nan. A really useful book full of personal insights into how expert gardener and Gardeners’ World presenter Adam Frost gets the most out of his garden.

As well as spending time outdoors, the meaning of a garden lies in what you bring inside, and the traditions and meaningful moments that transpire. Frost’s core belief, central to this book, is that your garden should make you happy, and with a healthy dose of realism he recommends us to ‘chase the fleeting moments rather than expect perfection on a big scale’. Unlike other gardening books, it's all about finding ideas in the most unlikely places and turning them into something truly personal. This book will show you how to use what you already have, with something to suit everyone's taste, space, and budget! Create your perfect garden without breaking the bank, with an easy-to-follow planting guide that is perfect for beginner and seasoned gardeners alike.

something that works for you - your time constraints, your budget, your family requirements, the sort of plants you like, and the effect you want to achieve.Adam explores how his own garden has allowed him to enjoy the simple pleasures in life and create precious memories - whether it’s coming down in the morning and seeing that single flower in a vase or teaching your kids how to make the runner bean chutney that reminds you of your nan. Adam’s inspiring book will guide you through all you need to make your garden thrive, and to use it to develop your own traditions and meaningful moments. As well as spending time outdoors, the meaning of a garden lies in what you bring inside, from vegetables and herbs to make a family meal to flowers and seedheads to decorate the house.