4 Gardening Books to Read

Get inspired by these green books

Thursday Oct. 22, 2015

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Veranda: The Romance of Flowers by Clinton Smith, $99.99. Published by David Bateman

Cabin Porn: Inspiration for Your Quiet Place Somewhere by Zach Klein, $55. Published by Penguin.

The Plant Recipe Book by Baylor Chapman, $50 from Indie Home Collective.

An Invitation to the Garden: Seasonal Entertaining Outdoors by Michael Devine, $89.99. Published by Rizzoli.

Whether you’re a seasoned expert or plotting your very first patch, these books are crammed with inspiration and clever ideas to inspire you to get outdoors this spring. The Plant Recipe Book features step-by-step instructions on how to create living plant arrangements and striking seasonal decorations in your own home, while coffee table book Veranda: The Romance of Flowers features lush photographs of bedside bouquets and centrepieces and Cabin Porn offers advice for those seeking quiet places in nature. For those seeking entertaining inspiration for the upcoming party season, An Invitation to the Garden: Seasonal Entertaining Outdoors offers expert advice on dining outdoors — from stylish dinner parties on the terrace to candlelight feasts in the garden.