Garden Your Way with DK

By Kat La Mantia | May 8 2024 | AdultsGeneralAllBlog

The world of gardening is growing! Since the pandemic, over 18 million more people have discovered their green thumbs. That amounts to 55% of American households who say they engage in some kind of gardening activity! From the boom of houseplants and terrariums to apartment balcony container gardens to backyard vegetable patches, people are digging into the dirt more than ever before.

DK‘s line of gardening books are a gorgeous and accessible way to learn more about any kind of plant care, from seed to harvest! Whether you tend to a collection of fickle houseplants, strive to live sustainably by growing your own food, or simply enjoy the natural beauty of a lush garden, DK’s list is the go-to place to start for anyone looking to sprout a new hobby.

Take a look at some of our favorite top-selling DK garden books down below, and then browse DK’s new gardening brochure for more organic inspiration!

How Not to Kill Your Houseplant New Edition
Survival Tips for the Horticulturally Challenged
978-0-7440-8788-8
How to keep alive 119 gorgeous indoor plants, then help them bloom and thrive.
$16.99 US
Dec 12, 2023
5-7/8 x 7-11/16
Hardcover
144 Pages
DK

The Money-Saving Gardener
Create Your Dream Garden at a Fraction of the Cost: THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
978-0-7440-9234-9
Beat the rising cost of living and transform your garden on a budget with Anya the Garden Fairy.
$21.99 US
Feb 13, 2024
6-11/16 x 8-9/16
Hardcover
192 Pages
DK

Hello Tiny World
An Enchanting Journey into the World of Creating Terrariums
978-0-7440-9907-2
A friendly journey through the captivating world of terrariums—from the creator of one of the most famous terrariums ever.
$24.99 US
May 14, 2024
6-11/16 x 8-9/16
Hardcover
224 Pages
DK

The Cook's Herb Garden
Grow, Harvest, Cook
DK
978-0-7566-5869-4

From your garden to your table, and every step in between, this lovely book will guide you through planting, growing, harvesting, and cooking herbs.There’s a visual index of 120 culinary herbs and more than 30 delicious recipes to make with them. You’ll be able to prepare your own salad dressing, marinades, flavored butter, pesto, herbal teas, and cordials, and add seasoning to your favorite meals. Whether you have a vegetable garden or want to fill some plant pots or window boxes, this book provides all the advice you need to start growing herbs.

$18.00 US
Feb 15, 2010
5-13/16 x 7-9/16
Hardcover
192 Pages
DK

Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine New Edition
560 Herbs and Remedies for Common Ailments
978-0-7440-8179-4
A best-selling encyclopedia of more than 560 herbs for common ailments, as well as for general health and well-being
$40.00 US
Aug 29, 2023
9 x 10-7/8
Hardcover
352 Pages
DK

The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It
The Complete Back-to-Basics Guide
978-0-7440-8446-7
$40.00 US
Dec 12, 2023
8-1/2 x 10-7/8
Hardcover
376 Pages
DK

The Complete Gardener
A Practical, Imaginative Guide to Every Aspect of Gardening
978-0-241-42430-8
Even great gardeners like Monty Don are always learning and always experimenting.This extensively revised new edition of his Complete Gardener, first published in 2003, brings you right up-to-date on how Monty gardens today - and his recommendations for you. The most comprehensive, practical, and highly illustrated book Monty has ever written, it covers what he believes are the most important aspects of gardening. Organic techniques have always been at the core of his practice, but this new edition picks up on another key principle: the need to provide habitats in your garden for local wildlife.Over half of the photographs in this new edition will be new, taken over a year in his Long Meadow garden, and he is going through the text with a fine-tooth comb to ensure everything he says reflects his latest approach.
$30.00 US
May 04, 2021
8-3/8 x 10-1/16
Hardcover
440 Pages
DK

The Science of Gardening
Discover How Your Garden Really Grows
978-0-7440-6962-4
The only book to explain the science behind gardening practice in a simple and visually accessible way
$30.00 US
Mar 07, 2023
8-3/8 x 10-1/16
Hardcover
224 Pages
DK

Bonsai
DK
978-1-4654-1958-3
Bonsai brings serenity to the home with beautiful miniature trees in idyllic container landscapes. Now DK brings this ancient practice into the 21st century, explaining how to grow and care for bonsai trees with a clear step-by-step approach. Offering easy-to-follow advice and simple photography, Bonsai demystifies the art of bonsai with sequences covering the traditional styles of Chokkan, Moyogi, Shakan, and Kengai, as well as deadwood bonsai styles such as Ishizuki, Yose Uye, and Sharimiki. For bonsai enthusiasts in search of fresh ideas, innovative techniques, and new ways to display their living art, Bonsai is the must-have book of the season.
$25.00 US
Jun 16, 2014
7-11/16 x 9-3/16
Hardcover
224 Pages
DK

Fungi
Discover the Science and Secrets Behind the World of Mushrooms
978-0-7440-8444-3
A stunning, authoritative book on the fungal kingdom, uncovering the hidden world of more than 300 global species
$40.00 US
Jan 02, 2024
7-11/16 x 9-3/16
Hardcover
304 Pages
DK

Veg in One Bed New Edition
How to Grow an Abundance of Food in One Raised Bed, Month by Month
978-0-7440-7939-5
A month-by-month guide to growing your own food in just one raised bed
$30.00 US
Jun 13, 2023
7-11/16 x 9-3/16
Hardcover
240 Pages
DK

Tomatoes and Basil on the 5th Floor (The Frenchie Gardener)
978-0-7440-9980-5
Get the most out of every bit of balcony space to easily grow your own sustainable, organic, and tasty food.
$19.99 US
Apr 02, 2024
7-3/16 x 8-15/16
Paperback
144 Pages
DK

The Self-Sufficiency Garden
Feed Your Family and Save Money: THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
978-0-7440-9239-4
Eat homegrown food all year round and save money on your weekly grocery shopping by following a simple plan for self-sufficiency.
$21.99 US
May 14, 2024
6-11/16 x 8-9/16
Hardcover
224 Pages
DK