The Seasonal Gardener: Creative Planting Combinations Book

The Seasonal Gardener: Creative Planting Combinations for Year-Round Colour
By Anna Pavord

From Anna Pavord—one of gardening’s most cherished voices and author of the global bestseller The Tulip—comes The Seasonal Gardener, a beautifully revised classic filled with planting inspiration for every month of the year.

Featuring 60 of Pavord’s favourite “star plants”—from hydrangeas and irises to tulips and ferns—each is thoughtfully paired with two perfect partners. These carefully curated combinations of shrubs, perennials, bulbs, and annuals offer gardeners of all levels the tools to create harmonious, impactful plantings that evolve beautifully through the seasons.

With her signature warmth and wisdom, Pavord reveals how to group plants for lasting colour and structure, turning any outdoor space into a living, changing tapestry. The book is as practical as it is inspiring—ideal for garden planning, experimenting with new combinations, or simply daydreaming in the off-season.

Pair it with a flower press to preserve the beauty of your favourite seasonal blooms—whether capturing the crisp edges of autumn leaves or the first tulip petals of spring. A perfect gift for plant lovers, creative gardeners, or anyone who finds joy in watching a garden unfold.