This highly illustrated, full-colour book captures the beauty of the Irish garden through the twelve months of the year. From the shy emergence of the first spring bulbs to the beautiful colours of autumn and the finest barks and berries of winter, this gardening guide caters for all levels of gardener from the novice to the expert. Find out how to produce quality organic food, how to design your garden and what kind of plants would best suit your particular situation. The plants highlighted in this book have all been planted by the authors and were chosen for their beauty, hardiness and ease of care. A detailed description of each plant, its preferred growing conditions, methods of planting and care are given along with stunning colour photographs.