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Book Review: The Urban Gardener by Matt James
12.06.2023 - 00:57 / gardenerspath.com / Nan Schiller
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Gardening is for everyone, and no one states that more clearly than Matt James, in his book The Urban Gardener.
The Urban Gardener, available on Amazon
From sleek sophistication to cottage-style charm, this how-to guide is packed with photos and directions for making the most out of whatever outdoor space you have.
With a “less is more” philosophy, the author advocates letting the setting guide your choices, minimizing maintenance, and conserving resources.
About the AuthorYou may recognize award-winning designer and Cornwall native Matt James from several UK public television gardening series, including “The City Gardener,” “Love Your Garden,” and “Great British Garden Revival.”
He currently has a garden design business, Matt James Gardens, and is a project manager and instructor with The Eden Project, where his design degree students have earned prestigious awards. In 2016, they earned the opportunity to compete at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.
James is the author of five gardening books and articles in numerous publications including Garden Design Journal. The Urban Gardener was originally published as a hardback by Mitchell Beazley in 2014, and now comes to us in paperback, courtesy of the highly esteemed Royal Horticultural Society.
Per the RHS in the introduction to the book, over 90 percent of UK residents live in urban settings, and gardening in the city is a great way to inhibit flooding and restore habitat.
Let’s look inside!
In True British StyleGardening in small spaces has a proud tradition in the UK. Per the National Allotment Society, plots
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