“jonathan lloyd”

MEET JACKDadness. Women have a sixth sense for it. To them, you're like an old bull in a field at the side of the motorway, harmlessly chewing the cud, watching the world race by, nothing like the wild buffalo stock from which you came. And that's how it should be, of course, after seven years of ma... More

The desire to be entertained or informed, the driving forces of routine or habit, the need for companionship and the alleviation of loneliness- nearly all people can relate to experiencing one or another of these motivations for media consumption at some point. Inspired by the expansion of televisio... More

Here is a wealth of expert advice and practical know-how, presented through a year in the gardening life of the man who was one of Britain's most famous and admired gardeners. Month by month this book displays Christopher Lloyd's unrivalled knowledge of plants - how he grew them in his celebrated ga... More

Designed for fully confident readers, this series helps build stamina for reading standard-length books.... More

Showcasing hundreds of grasses and wildflowers, "Meadows" is a captivating guide for anyone wishing to preserve grasslands, establish their own meadow or attract wildlife to their garden.In "Meadows," Christopher Lloyd explores the development and management of established meadow areas, ways of star... More

Most gardeners want their borders to be interesting and colorful over a long season, even year-round if winters are not too severe. With this book, Lloyd shows how he chooses and orchestrates plants so that the borders always look their best.Most gardeners want their borders to be interesting and co... More

Christopher Lloyd (1921-2006) was one of the twentieth century's most influential and adventurous ardeners. "Exotic Planting for Adventurous Gardeners" tells the story of his exotic garden at Great Dixter, which has delighted, and sometimes shocked, summer visitors since it replaced an eighty-year-o... More

Christopher Lloyd was the grand old man of British gardening. Cuttings is a selection from his beloved columns in the Guardian newspaper. Arranged to cover the seasons, this magical book will delight all who love good gardening and good gardening writing.... More