BOOKS FROM GARDEN ABOVE THE CITY
Books for Gardeners and Curious Plant Lovers
Practical guides for balcony and rooftop gardening, alongside illustrated discoveries about plants, pollinators and hidden garden histories. Find a book to help you grow, choose what to plant, solve common plant problems or look at the garden with fresh curiosity.

Balcony & Rooftop Gardening for Beginners
For first-time balcony and rooftop gardeners who want a clear starting point. Learn how to assess your space, choose containers and soil, water properly, and build your first small garden with confidence.
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Balcony & Rooftop Gardening: What to Grow
For gardeners who know they want to grow something but are unsure what will actually work in their space. Compare plants by light, wind, climate, container size, watering needs, and maintenance.
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Balcony & Rooftop Gardening: Problems & Solutions
Stop guessing what is wrong with your plants. Check leaves, stems, potting mix, drainage and roots, collect useful clues, and choose the next step without rushing into unnecessary treatment.

The Garden Is Stranger Than You Think
An illustrated collection for curious gardeners and plant lovers. Discover surprising plant behaviour, the hidden lives of pollinators, gardening myths and the stories behind familiar names. Short entries and detailed black-and-white illustrations invite you to look a little closer.
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