A practical, gorgeously photographed guide to the fundamentals of gardening from the ground up, with step-by-step instructions for growing 100 different varieties of plants--from the bestselling author of The Complete Gardener and host of BBC's Gardeners' World. Monty Don is on a mission to show everyone how joyful gardening can be. He starts with two important questions: What do you want from your garden? And how can it best serve your needs? The Gardening Book is Monty's most practical and accessible book to date, created to answer the most popular gardening questions Monty has received over the years. A revolutionary new guide to the basics, this book helps you learn how to: Grow your own veggies Better understand houseplant care Propagate plants Prune shrubs Handle pests Most importantly, you'll better understand what to plant, where and when to plant it, and how to plant it. With step-by-step photos that take you through dozens of garden projects much like a recipe would, this photography-filled tome arms you with knowledge and confidence. A new standard bearer for gardening, this is the essential book for any generation of gardeners and any size garden