Turn over a new leaf

Dream of spring with these beautiful, inspiring reads that deserve a place under any tree

- With HANNAH STEPHENSON

Whether you're after a last-minute present, want to leaf through ideas for a garden project, or learn practical information about planting, there are plenty of new books to dig into. Here are a few of the titles that caught our eye to help you make your garden one to savour in the spring.

THE PRESERVER’S GARDEN by Staci and Jeremy Hill (Cool Springs Press, £22) If you're interested in pickling, fermenting, freeze-drying, salting and canning your homegrown produce, this book is definitely for you.

The authors explain that when growing for preservation, your efforts need to be focused on the promotion of uniform ripening, high yields, and flavour that remains stable through the preservation process.

Plus, there's information on how much to plant, best varieties of fruit and veg, and which preservation methods suit particular produce.

RHS: THE GARDEN ALMANAC 2026 illustrated by Annie Soudain (Frances Lincoln, £14.99) Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a budding enthusiast, this colourful compendium from the Royal Horticultural Society will become an essential companion for 2026.