A back-to-basics guide to gardening that every novice gardener needs when embarking on a new project. Containing practical tips, advice, quotes, sayings, gardening history and some old-fashioned gardening recipes for keeping the pests at bay and your flowers blooming. From tips on how to grow your own and making homemade bird boxes, to planning your new garden and getting those pesky weeds under control. The perfect gift for the green-fingered friend or family member - over 16,000 copies sold of the first edition worldwide.