The topics covered include plant classification, morphology and growth; plants from seeds; propagation; soil; compost; planting systems; pruning; pests and diseases; water and more. It also explores terms relating to the history of gardens, from ancient Greece and Egypt, to gardens across Asia and the Middle East, and through to our modern-day urban farms.

The Illustrated Garden Glossary is a must-have reference for gardeners, plant scientists, horticulturalists, students, libraries, ecologists and urban farmers.

Enid Mayfield is a scientific illustrator with experience on a wide variety of publications. Her own titles include the Illustrated Plant Glossary and the two-volume Flora of the Otway Plain and Ranges. Enid has been an Honorary Associate of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne, contributing to the illustration of the ‘Flora of Victoria’ project, and has maintained an office and studio, and worked closely with the horticultural staff, at the Geelong Botanic Gardens for over 20 years.