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What could I choose?

my daughter says she would like to buy me a gardening book for Christmas - and I would love one about perennials. I've got several that I've had for years, but new plants are being introduced all the time and I'd love a really up-to-date one on perennials. Any good ideas would be much appreciated.

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  • Busy-LizzieBusy-Lizzie Posts: 24,032

    Could you go to a book shop and have a browse first? Then you could note down titles of books you like the look of.

    Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,888

    if you're close to an RHS  garden, they'll have a huge selection of gardening books from which to choose.

    Devon.
  • LoxleyLoxley Posts: 5,698
    I really like the two Roger Phillips and Martin Rix books. But the editions I have are definitely not bang up to date with new varieties. Maybe there's a new edition?
    "What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour". 
  • BerkleyBerkley Posts: 431

    Many thanks for the recommendation, willDB. I think some people might have thought I was too lazy to go to a bookshop - but I was really just wondering if someone could recommend something from personal experience. Thanks again.

  • Busy-LizzieBusy-Lizzie Posts: 24,032

    Didn't think you were lazy, just thought you didn't know where to start. Wanted to push up your post for another to answer as I can't. I live in France so don't visit bookshops in England very often. My OH gave me the "RHS Encyclopaedia of Perennials" which I love, but it was printed in 2006.

    Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
  • You might like to consider Adrian Bloom's book on grasses and perennials

    http://thebressinghamgardens.com/adrian-bloom-best/ 

    I've not read this book, but I have the utmost respect for Adrian Bloom as a gardener and garden designer, he is an inspirational speaker and his garden at Foggy Bottom is a revelation.

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    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Any of the encyclopaedias by the RHS I would recommend, a bit pricey, but I still get a lot of use out of mine.

  • LoxleyLoxley Posts: 5,698

    This one looks interesting. In fact, I just bought it!

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0711234620?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

    Apart than that, anything with the Christopher Lloyd name attached to it comes recommended, as you'll get some colourful personal insight into how these plants grow!

    "What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour". 
  • SalinoSalino Posts: 1,609

    ^I agree with that, even though a few years old now, Great Dixter books from Mr Lloyd would still be a  joy to read I think...

    http://www.greatdixtershop.co.uk/PBSCCatalog.asp?CatID=1813578

    ..there are some in the £15-25 range that I would like.... Verdun has promised to buy me one for that camera I got him....

    ...still waitin'...lol

  • LoxleyLoxley Posts: 5,698

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