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RHS Gardener's Quiz & Puzzle Book Simon Akeroyd

RHS Gardener's Quiz & Puzzle Book By Simon Akeroyd

RHS Gardener's Quiz & Puzzle Book by Simon Akeroyd


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Summary

From quizmaster Dr Gareth Moore, creator of the bestselling The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Book, working with the RHS and garden expert Simon Akeroyd, comes 100 quizzes and puzzles to entertain and inform, testing your horticultural and botanical knowledge in fun, creative ways.

RHS Gardener's Quiz & Puzzle Book Summary

RHS Gardener's Quiz & Puzzle Book: 100 Brainteasers for Gardeners Who Know Their Onions by Simon Akeroyd

'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 over 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.

RHS Gardener's Quiz & Puzzle Book Reviews

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 *

About Simon Akeroyd

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. Quiz 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.

Additional information

GOR010187054
9781784726324
178472632X
RHS Gardener's Quiz & Puzzle Book: 100 Brainteasers for Gardeners Who Know Their Onions by Simon Akeroyd
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Octopus Publishing Group
20191003
208
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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