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The Future of Gardens
Series: FUTURES
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Gardening is about choices. Which plants to choose for your soil type and conditions? Where to place them to maximise their growth? What to feed them, and when to water them? And how can all of this be done in a sustainable way? In The Future...
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The
FUTURES Series steps into the garden and marvels at the changes that might
arise there in years to come - guided by horticulturalist and TV expert, Mark
Lane.
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Gardening is about choices. Which plants to choose for your soil type and conditions? Where to place them to maximise their growth? What to feed them, and when to water them? And how can all of this be done in a sustainable way?
In The Future of Gardens, broadcaster and designer Mark Lane examines present-day considerations alongside those gardeners will need to make in the future. As Earth heats up and populations soar, water will become scarcer in many parts of the planet, and efficient management of it will be key: drought-tolerant planting and smart irrigation systems will likely become commonplace, as will vertical and otherwise space-restricted gardening. And as our world faces stressed or collapsing ecosystems, gardens will be crucial in improving wildlife populations—but only if we let them.
Tech will play its part, too. AI-powered apps already provide tips to the green-fingered, but its dominance is a concern. How might we find a happy coexistence? Lane also imagines the potential for gardening in space: what challenges will interstellar travellers face as they cultivate plants on spacecrafts, or even on distant worlds?
The Future of Gardens looks at this evergreen discipline with a bold, vibrant and inquisitive eye. Lane's own vision for inclusivity, sustainable practice and forward-looking design shines throughout this extraordinary addition to FUTURES.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781911545774
Publisher: Melville House UK
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 May 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Melville House UK
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 111.0mm
Height: 178.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 144
About the Author
Mark Lane is a TV broadcaster appearing frequently on the BBC's Morning Live and their coverage of the Royal Horticultural Society's Flower Shows. A prolific writer, his work has appeared in The Guardian, The Daily Mail, The Sunday Telegraph and many more. He is the author of Royal Gardens of the World (Kyle, 2020).
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