The Modern Gardener

A guide to creating a modern outdoor space that provides us with the materials we need to eat, be creative, learn and get the most out of our garden.

We no longer just want to garden, we want to engage with the land; the plants in it, the animals, insects and even the fungi. The Modern Gardener isn't just about creating a space that simply looks visually stunning, but about encouraging wildlife, reducing our carbon footprint and making our outdoor and indoor space more useful in all areas of our lives.

As well as how to select and grow your plants, there is also information for how to design your garden alongside a variety of plant-based recipes - from delicious drinks to natural dyes - that can easily be made at home.

About the Author

Frances Tophill is a Horticulturalist and Botanist who trained at The Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh. Since 2012 she has been a presenter on ITV's Love Your Garden, with Alan Titchmarsh. She also presents regularly on BBC Gardener's World. She works closely with the RHS Campaign for School Gardening and WWF, championing the importance of growing for us as individuals and as communities. She is the author of three books; First-Time Gardener, The Container Gardener, Re-Wild Your Garden and, most recently, The Modern Gardener.