The RHS Garden Almanac 2024 by the Royal Horticultural Society is equally, if not a little more, comprehensive.
Each chapter lists what to do in the garden, in the fruit & veg patch, and indoors. I really loved that indoors section. And since all the information is so neatly organised, it’s the simplest thing to find what you need or skip what doesn’t apply to your gardening situation.
The “Plant now” section not only lists plants you can plant in any particular month, but also includes photos, which I found very useful.
Each month also comes with a DIY project, like how to create an easy terrarium, as well as sunrise/sunset, moonrise/moonset and rainfall charts.
Every month, the veggies and fruit in season are highlighted, and there’s even a recipe included. There’s also an overview given of the challenges of the month, as well as animals to look out for, one plant that is typical for the month is examined more closely and the month ends with garden tales, which include a bit of history (e.g. how poinsettias became Christmas flowers) and a bit of legend and folklore (e.g. summer solstice superstitions).
I can’t help but compare this almanac to another I just read for review and I personally prefer the RHS Garden Almanac because of the indoors section, the photos, the recipes and especially the garden tales, but of course those are just my personal preferences and interests. If you’re in the market for a garden almanac to help you keep track of things and give you gardening advice throughout the year, you really can’t go wrong with this one.

RHS Garden Almanac 2024. This is a seasonal guide from January to December filled with advice and tips for what to do in your garden at each month of the year. It is filled with beautiful photography and illustrations, and will warm the hearts of all garden lovers. As well as gardening jobs and advice there is a monthly recipe with seasonal produce, a bit of wildlife and history information and other useful tips and tricks. The book also includes moon phases, sunrises and sunsets, and average rainfall charts. The best thing is the abundance of pictures. It is a beautiful and very useful book that would make a wonderful Christmas gift for gardeners and outdoor lovers.

I can't wait for a hardcover of this book! Beautiful photography, a lovely approach to gardening month-to-month, including through the winter, which where I'm from, is long and dreary. Complete with in-season recipes, projects, practical gardening advice, and a smattering of folklore, this will be a lovely gardening companion for 2024.

Wander through 2024 with the RHS Garden Almanac – a seasonal guide to growing, harvesting and grounding yourself in nature.

It's a book on gardening. It's fine.

This is a beauty of an Almanac!! The perfect balance of gorgeous garden shots with useful and very helpful advice for all aspects of gardening throughout the year!

It is set out really well and takes each month in depth, giving you lists of jobs that need doing for that month alongside colour photos of the tasks and it gives you jobs for indoors and out too!

There's also lists of plants that you can plant each month, little projects to think about doing such as making your own compost, adding a pond, planting a hedge or fernery and giving you great advice and ideas.

And they talk about ways to help the wildlife too, as well as each month giving you a list of fruit and veg that will be in season and a recipe too!! I also really enjoyed the look at different plants each month to give you more information about them along with the folklore and I felt I really learnt more about my garden through this.

There are sunset/sunrise times too and also the moon phases explained which helps with aspects of gardening and it all looks beautiful! The perfect book for a big gardening fan like myself, or to gift to a novice gardener looking to learn more about the art of gardening and all it involves!

I love the illustrations and the facts that begin each month that turn the book from a practical guide into something to be enjoyed over a cup of coffee. Each month offers information for gardening tasks, and helpful tips, both indoors and outside as well as photos to assist decision making and identification. There are longer, and equally useful, guides to tasks such as pruning, as well as spotlights on wildlife, plants and even the cycles of the moon. This would make a delightful gift for any gardener and will definitely help me to stay motivated throughout the year.

The "RHS Garden Almanac 2024" is an exceptional gardening almanac that provides a structured and informative guide for every month of the year. It stands out with its inclusion of recipes and monthly challenges, making it engaging and practical for gardeners of all levels. This almanac's detailed information on planting, care, and seasonal tasks ensures that it's a valuable companion for anyone looking to enhance their gardening knowledge and skills throughout the year. I particularly enjoy the monthly recipes and challenges.

I always tend to think when you find a love of gardening, whether you are an expert or a beginner there is always something new to learn and exciting discover. I am by no means an expert, but I like to think I know my own garden, including its wildlife and plants and would like to learn more about how to keep them thriving through the winter months, ready to re-emerge stronger and more vibrant in the spring.

This book by the Royal Horticultural Society is a blend of helpful facts, gardening tips and folklore. Broken down, month by month to show you how your garden grows and develops throughout the seasons. It is packed with useful information about when and how to plant things, the best possible soil conditions and locations. It even included information about the average rainfalls, temperatures and even lunar times. It is beautifully designed and really well thought out. There is even a section each month on edible gardens and lovely recipes to accompany them.

EXERT - October
As the nights draw in and temperatures fall, October offers one final gift to share before winter, when the garden fires up for a spectacular Swansong. Glistening fruits deliver their sweet feast whilst trees and shrubs that have gone unnoticed all year now dance in the spotlight, their crimson, orange and gold leaves falling like coins around a treasure chest.

And that is exactly what this book is, a treasure chest of information delivered beautifully with useful information and stunning illustrations. It would make a lovely gift for someone.

Thank you to Netgalley for gifting me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book is a creative diary of horticultural activities during the months of the year. I found it quaint and lovely, and I liked the illustrations. Since I am native the the United States, the information contained in this book did not necessarily apply to my environment. I found it was full of tidbits on history on the plants and animals, and gave good advice on how and when to perform gardening duties. Not only were garden plants, trees, and shrubs discussed but also house plant care. There was also plant identification mixed in with the monthly tips. I like that this calendar followed the planting season, and had easy-to-understand charts and recommendations, making it easy for a novice gardener to practice.

Such a great read to plan for gardening in 2024. Full of great tips and beautiful photographs, would make an amazing gift for a gardener or someone interested in starting to garden.

This is the first RHS Garden almanac and deserves to be a festive winner.
This is a beautifully presented and organised compendium of monthly information focussing upon the garden- jobs to do etc, household plants, fruit and veg and a cornucopia of seasonal facts and information. The artwork and photography is beautifully presented and enhance the facts and advice.
This will make the perfect Christmas gift for a novice in the garden or an experienced gardener who enjoys a gentle reminder and some extra tips
A great stocking filler

As an inexperienced but keen gardener, this is exactly the book I need! Laid out month by month, it covers what you need to do in the garden for flowers, fruits and vegetables, when to plant, average temperature and rainfall, what's in season and information on different plants and problems you may encounter. There are lots of photos to help explain how to do everything and beautiful illustrations and recipes for seasonal foods for each month.

The Royal Horticultural Society are obviously the absolute experts in the field (excuse the pun!) and this is the perfect reference book, easy to use, full of information and guaranteed to help you make the most of your garden.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy in return for an honest review.

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