RHS Propagating Plants

RHS Propagating Plants, written by accomplished author Alan Toogood, is an essential read for any gardening enthusiast. Published in 2019 by Dorling Kindersley Ltd, this book is a comprehensive guide to propagating your own plants. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a complete novice, Toogood's expertise in the field is evident in this well-researched and easy-to-follow guide. Covering a wide array of plant species, this book is a must-have for anyone looking to expand their garden or simply learn more about plant propagation. Despite being a relatively recent publication, RHS Propagating Plants has already established itself as a staple in the genre of gardening literature.

Editor-in-Chief Alan Toogood is an experienced horticulturalist. Having trained at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, he went on to study at the Royal Horticultural Society's Garden at Wisley, Surrey. He works as a freelance writer and journalist, writing for such magazines as Gardener's Chronicle, Amateur Gardening, RHS's own magazine The Garden, and Greenhouse, of which he was the Editor for many years. With a wealth of expertise behind them, other contributors to this book include the herb expert Jekka McVicar, vice-president of the RHS Council and president of the Herb Society, known for her organic herb garden in Gloucestershire; renowned orchid expert Wilma Rittershausen; John Mattock, whose family boasts a 175-year history of rose growing; and recently retired executive vice-president of the RHS, Jim Gardiner.The 2019 edition of the book has been revised by Julian Shaw, a collaborator on several DK gardening books, including RHS A-Z of Garden Plants.