As the rain pours down again (praise be!) I am enjoying a little reading time.
Here are four books I have bought recently to read or as reference texts. Recommended to all UK readers.
Richard Lewington is, along with his brother Ian, one of the most talented illustrators I have come across. His Guide to Garden Wildlife is simply a superb foundation fieldguide for the interested gardener naturalist.
Sarah Raven’s Wild Flowers was on Amazon for a little over £6 and an amazing bargain against the RRP of £30. I had heard of SR as a TV presenter but she is a serious botanist and this book is a must buy for the aspiring wild flower hunter.
I have bought lots of gardening books but few since I went to Asia. The best I have bought on my return is Monty Don’s The Complete Gardener. I am actually reading this. He has a great attitude towards gardening and it is a low pressure approach, working with what the soil gives you.
Finally, a political message from Tony Juniper: What Nature Does for Britain. Whether you agree with his economic analysis or not it is worth reading to understand what the government ignores in its short term ‘must preserve the votes’ approach. Change isn’t easy but at least some of TJ’s idea must be worth pursuing.
I hope you find something to enjoy.
All downhill from here 
Yes we’ve got the Monty Don. I love him and his wonderful garden – not to mention Nigel his darling old dog!
Even for a non-UK reader, I get a kick out of new books and titles. I clicked on SARAH RAVEN’S WILDFLOWERS and WHAT NATURE DOES FOR BRITAIN, and if I’d only had a good cup of tea I would have been settled!
Marylin, the thing I am looking forward to most when we unpack our container next month is my reading rocking chair. OK, maybe my photography gear but the book refuge is a close second. Tea is optional.
Good book, nice cuppa tea, – yesssss
Nice additions…I guess, not being familiar with British gardeners. Are these among the few books on your shelves or have you been unpacking crates yet?
Unpacking planned for 18/19 August Steve 😀😀
Good news, Andrew. The wait must be agonizing.
I am hoping all my camera gear is undamaged Steve. Books too.
I hope so too.
Happy reading and after reading the gardening books you should have one great looking garden within a couple of years.
What could be better than a rainy day and a new stack of garden books? I’ve looked at the one by Monty Don~it looks like an especially good one. Thank you for the suggestions!
I just read A Thousand Ways To Catch A Moth
By Robert Bugs
Effortless read
Great illustration
Really, Robert Bugs? Marvelous.
I’m a bit more of a reader of novels but thank you for the suggestions.
Have you read Harper Lee’s new book and if so does it live up to the hype?
I have not. This is one I must add to the old reading list.