The Pocket Gardner, by Felicity Hart, is a great little read and resource to all things plants and gardening for your yard, patio, or balconey. 

It's brimming with curious garden lore as well as practical, year-round advice on everything from planting and pruning to growing your own vegatable and herbs to composting. 
 
Author, Felicity Hart.  Summersdale Publishing.  2016.  Hardback.  158 pages. Pre-owned.