Topiary

Learn to shape your plants in your way.

The essential guide to pruning your garden plants!

Classic FM's Composer in Residence Debbie Wisman has composed a brand new album inspired by poems written by renowned gardener and Classic FM presenter Alan Titchmarsh. Alan has teamed up with colleague and friend Debbie to produce the essential music for gardening. Titchmarsh - the man whose name is synonymous with the English country garden has written a collection of beautiful yet entertaining poems about his favourite plants and flowers, Debbie has then taken these words and written the perfect musical accompaniment. Each poem, personally written by Alan will not only be published in the album booklet but will also be read on the album by the man himself. Listeners will be able to enjoy the stunning music performed by the National Symphony Orchestra, alongside such charming poems. They truly go hand in hand with each other.

Thread painting embroidery is one of the most beautiful embroidery techniques. Often mistaken for painted art, it shows off the true skill of an embroiderer. This book demystifies the technique and shows how easy it is to start embroidering your own stitched masterpieces. For the true beginner and the experienced stitcher alike it will be a treasured guide, explaining the techniques and providing the inspiration to master this exquisite form of embroidery.