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BETH CHATTO'S DAMP GARDEN Moisture-loving plants for year-round interest.

In this fully revised and updated edition of a well-loved gardening classic, Beth Chatto extends her advice on damp gardening to twenty-first century gardeners. Drawing on a wealth of experience gained from developing her famous garden and nursery. This book offers insperational planting schemes, detailed plant lists and descriptions of over 1,000 plants adapted by nature to thrive in damp soil. Once again Beths writing is beautifully portrayed in Steven Wooster's photographs

First published 2005 ( fully revised and illustrated )

paperback...£25.00 plus £3.50 p&p. Total... £28.50



BETH CHATTO'S WOODLAND GARDEN ---SORRY not available OUT OF PRINT

Now published this brand new book describes the transformation of a derlict site into a woodland garden full of life and interest throughout the seasons. This book is a must for those who garden in the shade offering a wealth of practical experience and shows how the trial of planting in shade can be an opportunity that every gardener will want to emulate. Once again Beths writing is beautifully portrayed in Steven Wooster's photographs

First published 2002

paperback...£16.99 plus £2.50 p&p. Total... £19.49



THE BETH CHATTO HANDBOOK

A descriptive catalogue of Unusual plants. This is our 140 page mail order catalogue in which Beth lovingly describes each plant in a unique and accurate way. The plant listing is preceded by lists of plants for various situations and uses, to aid plant selection. Includes a separate price list & mail order details.

Published bi-annually.

paperback...£3.00 inc.p&p



THE BETH CHATTO GARDENS

A 32 page guide book, beautifully illustrated with colour photos by Steven Wooster.

paperback...£3.00 inc.p&p



BETH CHATTO'S GRAVEL GARDEN Drought resistant planting throughout the year.

The story of the creation and maintenance of a garden that has never been irrigated, on the poorest of soils in the driest region of the British Isles. A story of triumph over adversity, this book shows how Beth's principles can be applied on any scale. Beths writing is beautifully portrayed in Steven Wooster's photographs

Set to become a classic.

First published 2000

hardback...£25.00 plus £3.50 p&p. Total... £28.50



DEAR FRIEND & GARDENER

In this engaging and fascinating exchange of letters, Christopher Lloyd and Beth Chatto, two long established friends and distinguished gardeners, compare notes on successes and failures in their two very different gardens, share gossip and discuss life and nature.

First published 1998.

hardback...£14.99 plus £1.50 p&p. Total...£16.49



THE GREEN TAPESTRY

A guide to choosing and grouping perennial plants for all situations, from dry sun to damp shade.

Beth takes the reader on a conducted tour of her garden and, with the help of more than 250 full-colour photographs and illustrations of the plants , she explains how the garden and her philosophy of gardening have developed over the years.

First published 1989.

unavailable



THE DRY GARDEN

Beth's first book sets out the results of her own experience in growing a vast range of plants in her dry Essex soil. now a classic and '...should be read by all plant lovers' Arthur Hellyer in The Garden.

First published 1979.

paperback...£8.99 plus p&p £1.00. Total...£9.99



THE DAMP GARDEN paperback

An engaging story of the creation from scratch of Beth's damp garden, covering every type of damp soil from moist silt to sticky clay. Painting a vivid picture of the plants which thrived and failed! Contains a wealth of information about soil preperation and improvement, coping with weeds, managing damp grass, garden design and plant associations.

The book also includes an alphabetical list of the many plants suitable for damp soils with descriptive and cultural information.

First published 1982.

paperback...£8.99 plus p&p £1.30.Total...£10.29



MY GARDEN..video

Our first video in which Beth Chatto tells the story behind the making of the gardens, through her knowledge of the natural association of plants, she has converted problem areas- those too dry, too shady or too wet- into a series of gardens with totally different characteristics, by grouping plants adapted by nature to these seemingly difficult conditions.

A quiet, relaxing video with beautiful footage capturing some of those groupings and the overall peaceful atmosphere of the gardens.

60 minute video. @ WCP Video. 1995.

Now unavailable



THE BETH CHATTO GARDENS ..video / DVD

Our second video takes you on a personal visit to the gardens and nursery throughout the seasons, with behind the scenes insight of the team of staff working quietly under Beth Chatto's guidance to improve, maintain and propagate.

55 minute Video /DVD, @ Farming Press. 1997

Video...£15.99 plus p&p £1.00.Total...£16.99

DVD...£19.99 plus p&p £1.00.Total...£20.99



PICTORIAL GREETINGS CARDS AND POSTCARDS

We are pleased to be able to offer 2 sets of 6 cards, exclusive to us, which have been selected from some of Steve Wooster's most delightful colour photographs of the gardens. Some are atmospheric plant studies and some views or groupings. Steve who took the photos for "The Gravel Garden" as well as for our guide book, has a talent for capturing the spontaneity of the season.

Set of 6 blank greeting cards (18x12cm) with envelopes...£5.50 inc.p&p

Set of 6 postcards (17x12cm)...£2.75 inc.p&p

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