Book reviews

The Herbalist's Bible

February 2015

What did people do for medicine in the 17th century? JUSTIN RUSSELL reviews a modern take on a Middle Ages herbal classic.

Down to Earth Garden Design by Phil Dudman

Book Review: Down-to-Earth Garden Design

July 2013

SIMON WEBSTER reviews Phil Dudman’s guide to garden design.

Books for presents

December 2012

SIMON WEBSTER suggests some reading matter to stimulate the grey matter (and the plant matter, for that matter).

The Fertile Dozen - A beginner's reading list

June 2012

In order to understand the present and prepare for the future, it helps to understand the past.

When ELIOT COLEMAN was asked what books would be best to help someone understand what a biologically based agriculture is all about, he put together this collection, which he nicknamed “The Fertile Dozen.”

Book Review: The New Organic Gardener

December 2011

JUSTIN RUSSELL reviews the new book by organic industry stalwart, Tim Marshall.

When wild things disappear

June 2010