RHS Gardener?s Quiz and Puzzle Book: 100 Brainteasers for Gardeners Who Know Their Onions (Puzzle Books)

Akeroyd, Simon and Moore, Dr Dr Gareth

ISBN 10: 178472632X / ISBN 13: 9781784726324

Published by Mitchell Beazley, 2019

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: RHS Gardener?s Quiz and Puzzle Book: 100 Brainteasers for Gardeners Who Know Their Onions (Puzzle Books)
• Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 178472632X
• ISBN 13: 9781784726324
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Used; Good

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Synopsis

''Who is the patron saint of gardeners? Which leafy South American herb, 200 times sweeter than sugar, has no calories?
These are just two of the knotty brainteasers in this fun book for gardening know-it-alls, ideal for those wanting to test the limits of their botanical knowledge. And if you were wondering, the answers are: St Fiacre and stevia.'' - Mail on Sunday

Ever wanted to show just how much you know about roses? Or see if you can remember the Latin name for Japanese Maple? RHS Gardener''s Quiz & Puzzle Book is designed to test your horticultural and botanical knowledge with puzzles to delight and challenge.

Featuring more than 400 lavishly illustrated questions, from anagrams to garden history, from obscure tools to identifying plants based on their leaves - there are questions for every level of gardening knowledge.

Including...
- Solve anagrams to improve your knowledge of Latin names
- Test your ability to identify plant anatomy with annotated diagrams
- Feature pages contain quizzes on specific themes such as botany, vegetables, houseplants, pests and plant care
...and much more.

About the Authors

Simon Akeroyd has written over 30 gardening books, including RHS Gardener's Quiz & Puzzle Book and the bestselling RHS Allotment Handbook & Planner (both published by Mitchell Beazley). Simon's most recent book is RHS 50 Ways to Outsmart a Squirrel & Other Garden Pests. He writes for national garden and lifestyle magazines and as producer and journalist for the BBC.

Simon was previously Gardens' Manager for the National Trust (with properties that include Agatha Christie's Greenway, Coleton Fishacre, Compton Castle, Bradley Manor and Polesden Lacey). He was also Garden Manager for the Royal Horticultural Society including Harlow Carr and RHS Garden Wisley. Apart from gardening he is also a keen beekeeper.

Puzzle setter Dr Gareth Moore has authored numerous bestselling books, including The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Book and The Mindfulness Puzzle Book. Dubbed 'Britain's King of Puzzles' by The Sun, his books have sold in excess of 5 million copies in English alone, and have been translated into over 35 languages.

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