What Grows Together

Do you want stunning pots and borders? These quick and easy planting recipes are all you need!

Are you dreaming of a garden full of beautiful planting? Do you need simple, easy advice on which plants to grow together and the conditions they need to thrive?

What Grows Together is the ultimate shortcut for achieving a flourishing, well-planted garden. No matter if your garden is big or small, shady or sunny, or if you’ve never planted anything before, with these easy-to-follow planting recipes you will create a vibrant garden in no time.

There are over 60 combinations looking their best across spring, summer, and autumn, plus advice on creating extended colour and interest into winter. What’s more, all recipes are suitable for containers or borders so there is a winning plant combination for every garden and time of year.

*What Grows Together: Fail-safe Plant Combinations for Every Garden made the Sunday Times Bestseller list in September 2025

Review

“I love this book – it’s invaluable for everyone from the first-time gardener to the most experienced.” -- Monty Don

"This book is a dream for someone like me who knows what they like but can’t always work out how to realise their vision!" -- Jo Whiley

About the Author

Jamie Butterworth is a passionate plantsman and horticulturist. He is one of the UK’s leading ― and youngest ― nursery owners, establishing Form Plants in Surrey in 2020. Aged 30, he has been in the gardening industry for more than 14 years. He trained at RHS Garden Wisley, has worked on more than 15 RHS Show gardens (winning four RHS Gold medals, including at RHS Chelsea Flower Show), and has been an RHS Ambassador since the age of 24. In 2024, Jamie collaborated with Anya Lautenbach on the Money-Saving Garden at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival. In 2025, he created the BBC Radio 2 Dog Garden with Monty Don at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.