Dr Ross Bayton

Think you've got what it takes to get to the root of the crime, weed out the suspect and unearth the truth? In Murder at the Botanic Gardens there are murder mystery puzzles on every page to confound and delight gardening enthusiasts, puzzle aficionados, and armchair detectives alike. Set among the spectacular scenery of 12 of world's most celebrated bonantic gardens from Kew to Sydney, via Paris and New York, each beautifully illustrated brainteaser plunges you into cases such as Murder at the Museum Fountain and The Case of the Deadly Glasshouse. As you explore these iconic landmarks, you'll encounter a mix of map-based mysteries, logic problems and escape room-style enigmas, as well as bite-sized picture and word puzzles. Tackle the chapters one at a time or dip in at random, but beware: a final grand puzzle at the end of the book draws on clues and conundrums sown through each chapter...

***'With an approachable layout and excellent illustrations, including both photographs and line drawings, this book is just the thing for someone discovering the pastime and would be ideal for those who have just acquired a garden of some size. Topics covered range from plant biology and propagation, to everyday garden care, fruit and vegetables and growing under cover.' The English GardenKeen amateur gardeners and aspiring professionals can learn from the expertise of the RHS with this handy guide. It doesn't matter if you're an old hand at gardening or just starting out, there are always things to discover and opportunities to improve, whether it's mastering a new technique or brushing up on your botany. RHS Gardening School is the perfect guide for gardeners who want to learn. Inside you'll find chapters on:Understanding plants Everyday garden care Problem solvingPlanting designGardening through the yearand much more. Hands-on guidance and step-by-step instructions explain topics such as pruning, pests and diseases, weed removal and caring for lawns. Expert gardeners explain the underlying principles in plain English, while clear diagrams and beautiful photographs inspire and inform. This revised edition will have a fresh new look with new illustrations and photographs and an easy-to-navigate layout making it an ideal handbook for the new gardener. Become a better, smarter, more productive gardener with this complete guide to horticulture in one handy book.

The latest in the series that launched with the bestselling RHS Latin for Gardeners, this offers a unique guide to the fascinating genealogical relationships between plant families.