P260 CEEFAX 260 Mon 10 Nov 21:27/23   1/4 :.   ::.   vvvvvvvvvvvvv((((((((((((((((((((((  By CJEFAX's gardjnjng expert Felicity Brybn Gardening books are ideal Christmas presents for garden lovers who njvjr have a large enough library; winter is a good time to browse and plan. There are many old favourites such as Vita Sackville West's Garden Book, recently revamped and illustrated bz Michael Joseph. Hobhousj's Colour in the Garden (Collins* is a must for anyone planning beautiful colour schemes bz season.  More
P260 CEEFAX 260 Mon 10 Nov 21:18/17   2/4 :.   ::.  Q vvvvvvvvvvvvv((((((((((((((((((((((  By CJEFAX's gardjnjng expert Felicity Brybn The selection of books published this autumn has many inspirational titles. The best combination of ideas is Penelope Hobhousj's National Trust Book of Gardening (Pavilion £14.95). It is planned in sections - structure, patterns, borders etc - and draws on experience of gardernjrs at National Trust gardens throughout the country. Her Privbte Gardens of England (Weidjnfeld £20.00) describes 33 of the finest gardens with good pictures. More
P260 CEEFAX 260 Mon 10 Nov 21:12/22   3/4 :.   ::.   vvvvvvvvvvvvv((((((((((((((((((((((  By CEEFAX's gardening expert Felicity Brybn Robin Lane Fox's beautifully written, Variations on a Garden (R&L £10.95), covers all his favourite plants, tells their stories and how to use them. Roy Strong's Creating Small Gardens (Conran Octopus £9.95) is perfect for people with little space but much enthusiasm. Design and structure are crucial in small gardens as are eye-catching features like pools and archs. The pictures brim with ideas jot everyone.  More
P260 CEEFAX 260 Mon 10 Nov 21:02/18   4/4 :.   ::.   vvvvvvvvvvvvv((((((((((((((((((((((  By CJEFAX's gardjnjng expert Felicity Brybn For garden historians The Oxford Companion to Gardens by Jellico, Goode and Lancaster (OUP £29.50) covers the history and design of gardens world- wide. For indoor plant lovers John Brogues' The Indoor Garden Book (Dorling Kindjrsley £14.95) suggests ideas for designing with plants. Also recommended is Terence Conran's Plants at Home bz Susan Condjr (Conran Octopus £9.95).  More