{"product_id":"rhs-a-nation-in-bloom-isbn-9780711239357","title":"RHS: A Nation in Bloom","description":"\u003cb\u003eWith a foreword by Alan Titchmarsh, this beautifully illustrated book tells the story of the Royal Horticultural Society, the perhaps the foremost gardening institution in the world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The RHS is the \u003cb\u003eworld's largest gardening charity\u003c\/b\u003e but what it does and why is little understood and rarely celebrated. From defining new gardening trends at the\u003cb\u003e Chelsea Flower Show,\u003c\/b\u003e to ranking the best dahlias to grow at the Wisley trial grounds, to inspiring communities with\u003cb\u003e Britain in Bloom,\u003c\/b\u003e educating children to grow and eat their veg through the \u003cb\u003eCampaign for School Gardening\u003c\/b\u003e, the \u003cb\u003eRHS works tirelessly to improve the gardener's lot. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With the use of \u003cb\u003eevocative archive images\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003econtemporary photos by award-winning Jason Ingram\u003c\/b\u003e, this beautiful book explores the\u003cb\u003e past, present and future of this most influential organisation\u003c\/b\u003e by listening to the voices of those working today. Gardening expert and regular \u003ci\u003eGardener's Question Time \u003c\/i\u003epanellist \u003cb\u003eMatthew Biggs \u003c\/b\u003etells this story in \u003cb\u003erich and intimate detail,\u003c\/b\u003e from the society's origins at the start of the 19th Century right through to the present day, with \u003cb\u003efascinating insight into the evolution and operations of the RHS throughout the years.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e From the \u003cb\u003ethousands of volunteers \u003c\/b\u003ein the society's five unique gardens (Wisley in Surrey, Rosemoor in Devon, Hyde Hall in Essex, Harlow Carr in Yorkshire and new addition Bridgewater in Salford), to the \u003cb\u003eone million visitors to its inspirational flower shows\u003c\/b\u003e (including Chelsea, Hampton Court, Tatton Park, Cardiff, Wisley and Chatsworth); the society gives meaning to more than 475,000 members, millions of television viewers and visitors from around the world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The RHS is the \u003cb\u003ebest of gardening,\u003c\/b\u003e and this book presents the\u003cb\u003e best of the RHS\u003c\/b\u003e. Behind the scenes, access all areas, \u003cb\u003ethis book will give lasting pleasure to anyone who enjoys their garden. \u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Frances Lincoln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44891913453797,"sku":"NP9780711239357","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/8d0800d5-c248-45d9-b6eb-ab000027e7f9.jpg?v=1767868346","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/rhs-a-nation-in-bloom-isbn-9780711239357","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}