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Discover the joy of growing and using plants indoors and outdoors, no matter how limited your space.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008595234
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 02 March 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: National Trust Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 176.0mm
Height: 227.0mm
Weight: 620g
Pages: 176
About the Author
Robyn Booth is a senior gardener with the National Trust at Packwood House in Warwickshire. This is her first book.
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