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Members of The Plant Library have access to a database of more than 1500 different varieties of mainly herbaceous plants. This is a unique and extensive educational and well-being resource for anyone interested in plants and planting design.

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Becoming a member of The Plant Library grants you access to the database. Other benefits include free drop-in visits to The Plant Library every Friday afternoon, priority access to events at The Apple House, priority access to seasonal guided tours and subscription to newsletters from The Plant Library.

Talks
Anya Lautenbach & Zia Allaway: From Propagation to Planting - The Money Saving Garden Year with Instagram’s Anya The Garden Fairy
The Apple House, Serge Hill Lane, Bedmond, WD5 0RZ
7 November 2024, 5.30pm-7.30pm

“There’s not a day in the year that something can’t be propagated.” – Anya Lautenbach

Spend the evening in The Apple House with bestselling author Zia Allaway and Instagram’s propagation queen Anya Lautenbach, to celebrate the launch of Anya’s brilliant new book The Money-Saving Garden Year: A Month-by-Month Guide to a Great Garden that Costs Less.

With a new gardening year ahead, Anya will be in conversation with gardening writer, author, editor and long-standing Plant Library volunteer, Zia Allaway, about her best advice on what to do in the garden each month, while keeping budget in mind, to get the most out of your plot all year round. During the talk Anya will offer practical advice on everything from when to plant seedlings to the best time to propagate different plants, as well as demonstrating some easy propagation techniques. Afterwards, Anya will be signing copies of her new book, which will be for sale at the event by local independent bookseller Books On The Hill. The ideal gift for your Christmas list.

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In her new book, Anya Lautenbach has done all the planning so you don’t have to. With planting lists, clear practical advice, and a comprehensive propagation chart for easy reference, Anya helps readers find true joy in being outside in nature – along with all the benefits it brings. An advocate for the positive impact gardening can have on wellbeing, Anya hopes to help more people access this mood-boosting activity by showing what you can achieve even on the smallest of budgets.

Alongside beautiful photography, Anya explains what to sow, plant and prune when, as well as monthly maintenance tips. Throughout, she encourages readers to embrace every season with timely projects, garden highlights, and notes on how to find happiness in the garden, even in the depths of winter. Her clear, practical, yet mindful approach will help anyone grow a glorious garden.

Accessibility

Accessible parking for those who require it is available at the entry to The Apple House. There is step-free access to the building and all areas. However, there are many potential trip hazards and uneven surfaces that may be encountered whilst visiting the gardens, along with gravel paths that aren’t suitable for walking frames with wheels. Please be aware that due to the ongoing building works around the Apple House, there may be additional hazards to look out for.