RHS Books by Various Authors 2 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Hardback

Titles in This Set:
RHS Gardening Through the Year
Allotment Month By Month

Format: Hardback

Overview:
Two indispensable RHS gardening guides come together in this hardback collection. RHS Gardening Through the Year, by Ian Spence, offers practical, month-by-month tasks that help you prune roses, time potato harvests, and keep lawns lush, with checklists and reminders. It features photo galleries spotlighting each month’s Star Plant and an A–Z directory of more than 350 varieties for inspiration. Allotment Month By Month by Alan Buckingham complements it with sowing calendars, cultivation tips, and more than 60 crop planners, plus pest and disease alerts. Together, they provide a complete, accessible resource for gardeners seeking steady progress throughout the year.

What This Collection Covers:
This set blends calendar-driven garden care with practical allotment know-how. You’ll explore seasonal tasks, from sowing and pruning to feeding and harvest timing, all framed by reliable RHS guidance. The collection emphasizes planning and efficiency, offering Last Chance reminders, Get Ahead tips, and helpful to-do lists to keep projects moving even in busy weeks. Rich imagery and hands-on direction make it easy to translate ideas into real results, while the extensive plant directory and crop planners give you extended opportunities to experiment and refine your space. Whether you garden on a spacious plot or a compact balcony, these books help you build a thriving, sustainable green space by aligning effort with the natural rhythms of the year.

Book-by-Book Guide:
RHS Gardening Through the Year
RHS Gardening Through the Year guides you through a full calendar of garden care, with months laid out from January to December. Ian Spence translates gardening theory into practical, bite-sized steps you can fit into busy schedules, including timely pruning, feeding, and lawn-care routines. The book’s structure makes year-round maintenance feel achievable, and the photography showcasing each month’s Star Plant provides inspiration for color and design. An extensive A–Z plant directory (more than 350 varieties) expands options for borders, containers, and edible gardens alike. This volume is ideal for readers who want a dependable reference that reduces guesswork and helps them enjoy a thriving, well-planned garden throughout the year.

Allotment Month By Month
Allotment Month By Month by Alan Buckingham is the definitive companion for growing fruit and vegetables, whether you’re starting from scratch or improving an existing plot. It walks you through sowing times, soil preparation, crop maintenance, and harvest windows with clear month-by-month guidance. The book offers more than 60 crop planners to optimize spacing and succession, plus practical projects like building a compost bin. Pest and disease alerts keep you ahead of trouble, helping you protect yields with minimal effort. It’s a clear, supportive resource for anyone seeking fresh, home-grown produce, even in small spaces or urban settings.

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
Garden enthusiasts at any level who want trusted, practical guidance for year-round gardening and allotment growing. It’s ideal for beginners building confidence, busy households seeking reliable seasonal tasks, and hobbyists looking to maximise space and harvest quality. This collection makes a thoughtful gift for new homeowners, gardening club members, and teachers or parents running outdoor learning projects. Fans of RHS publications and readers seeking classic, non-fiction nature reference titles will find both breadth and depth in these two volumes.

Key Benefits:

• Comprehensive year-round guidance with month-by-month structure
• Clear, actionable tasks and checklists for busy lives
• Beautiful photography and a wide plant directory for inspiration
• Crop planners to optimize space, timing, and yields
• Suitable for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike
• Durable hardback format designed for frequent reference

About the Authors:
Ian Spence is a seasoned gardening writer associated with RHS guidance, delivering practical, accessible advice that helps gardeners plan and execute year-round tasks with confidence. Alan Buckingham brings decades of experience in growing fruit and vegetables to this collection, translating horticultural know-how into clear, user-friendly guidance for plots of all sizes. Together, they bridge expert knowledge and everyday practicality, creating two essential resources for anyone who loves tending soil, seeds, and seasonal color.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
This two-book hardback collection offers a complete, reliable reference for garden and allotment care in one durable package. By pairing a year-round garden planner with a detailed month-by-month allotment guide, it delivers breadth, depth, and real-world usefulness. It’s ideal for a gift set or for keeping as a trusted home reference, giving readers the confidence to plan, plant, and harvest with steady momentum all year.

Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.