Frances Tophill Bücher

Platz für eine grüne Oase ist auf dem engsten Balkon und dem schmalsten Fensterbrett – ein mobiler Topfgarten macht’s möglich. Von chic bis imposant, vom klassischen Terrakotta-Topf bis zum recycelten Autoreifen zeigt Frances Tophill 40 DIY-Projekte für Natur auf kleinstem Raum. Bepflanzt wird mit Bonsai oder Bambus, Tulpen oder Gräsern, Kletterpflanzen oder Blütenstars – ganz ungezwungen und natürlich. Genaue Fotoanleitungen helfen bei der Umsetzung und Pflegetipps sorgen dafür, dass der selbst designte Mini-Garten wächst und gedeiht.

Der Garten ruft, aber das Know-how fehlt noch? Kein Problem, hier gibt‘s die ultimativen Basics für Gartenneulinge! „Lust auf Garten“ erklärt anschaulich und leicht verständlich das Wichtigste rund um Gartengestaltung, Pflanzenauswahl und -pflege. Damit die grüne Oase gut wächst und gedeiht, beantwortet das Buch alle Fragen zum Zier- und Nutzgarten und stellt 85 Pflanzen vor, die sich besonders gut für Einsteiger eignen. Angehende Selbstversorger lernen, wie Obst, Gemüse und Kräuter angebaut werden und Design-Fans erfahren alles über verschiedene Gartenstile. So geht’s ganz entspannt ab ins Beet. Und mit den vielen praktischen Anleitungen und Tipps ist garantiert alles im grünen Bereich!

A beautifully illustrated, practical book for any gardener who cares about protecting wildlife and gardening for a sustainable future.

A guide to creating a modern outdoor space that provides us with the materials we need to eat, be creative, learn and get the most out of our garden We no longer just want to garden, we want to engage with the land; the plants in it, the animals, insects and even the fungi. The Modern Gardener isn't just about creating a space that simply looks visually stunning, but about responding to the need to modernize; to live in a way that works in harmony with the world around us and engages with our outdoor space. The plants that we choose to grow should encourage wildlife, reduce our carbon footprint and be useful in all areas of our lives. Filled with projects, as well as the whys and hows of growing and choosing plants, it includes a recipe section with activities that can be tried at home for all kinds of fun - from delicious concoctions to essential products - all made from plants. "Frances Tophill is not only a qualified horticulturist but is fast becoming the fresh new face of television gardening." - Daily Mail

Although excited by the prospect of moving into their own home for the first time, many people are mystified by the prospect of what to do with their outdoor space. Frances Tophill's fuss-free, practical guide shows you how to create a space outside your own back door that's designed by you, built by you and enjoyed by you. Beginning with advice on getting to know your garden - what type of soil you have, what the drainage and light is like - then on getting to know yourself as a gardener - do you want a vegetable patch, an abundance of flowers or simply an extension of your indoor living space? - and then moving on to the practical design, including hard and soft landscaping and building materials and guidance, Frances guides you through different types of plants and how to source and plant them. There is also a section on aftercare, telling you the best way to keep your garden well cared for and easy to maintain throughout the year.

Frances Tophill's fuss-free, practical guide shows you how to create a space outside your own back door that's designed by you, built by you and enjoyed by you.

Whether you love growing, love creating, or just want to liven up your outdoor space, a container garden is just the answer.

Whether you love growing, love creating, or just want to liven up your outdoor space, a container garden is just the answer. So many of us nowadays are crammed into our homes and a garden is a luxury that few can afford. But there is always room for a bit of greenery; whether it's herbs and spices to add fresh flavour to your food, or putting a jungle on your windowsill, a container can enable growers to bring nature to the most inhospitable and smallest spaces. Frances Tophill covers the sustainable, crafty and culinary aspects of container gardening. From urns and troughs to chimney stacks and hanging baskets alongside what to grow inside them - bonsai to annuals, bulbs, grasses and bamboos, tumbling and creeping plants and flowers - there are also 40 ideas on how to pair plants and pots, including upcycling existing items and creating your own containers.

A Year in a Small Garden follows Frances Tophill as she creates her new garden in a terraced house in Devon. Working in a small space, the book documents her journey to bring life to her garden, including tips and tricks for you to achieve similar results in whatever spaces you have at home. The book is structured around the stages of building her small garden, and branches out to include small community gardens Frances works with, as well as projects to create in small spaces at home - with a focus on growing food and planting in a sustainable, environmentally friendly way. Featuring new photography shot throughout the year, as well as Frances's own journal and garden notebooks, this book will not only give you an insight into Frances's journey creating her first garden - but will help you create a beautiful, productive, garden at home.