Gardening is one of the most popular of leisure activities, and with the aid of this practical and authoritative new book, every gardener can now easily pursue their favorite pastime all through the year. Information is presented season by season so that the reader can see exactly when every essential task, as well as many creative projects, should ideally be planned and implemented.Divided into four main sections, one for each of the seasons, the book begins with spring, the real start of the gardener's year. Essentially, what is put into the garden at this time will determine how it will look and what it will produce through the year--so this section is filled with the activities of planting, sowing and taking cuttings. The following sections carefully and logically detail month-by-month care of your plants and vegetables, from flowering and fruiting, through harvesting, to finally preparing your garden once more for the dormant winter months and the start of another new year.Each main section includes seasonal introductions highlighting the wonderful plants which will be flourishing at that time, and cataloging in a handy checklist form all the simple tasks that need to be undertaken on a regular basis to ensure a thriving, attractive and productive garden. The seasons are also subdivided for easy reference into jobs to tackle in the flower garden, the vegetable garden, and in the greenhouse or conservatory.Fully illustrated with meticulous step-by-step photography and wonderful garden views to inspire and delight, Gardening Through the Year will be an essential reference for both the beginner and experienced enthusiast.