Your Flower Year

Get outside and get ahead with this handy, helpful garden planner.

When should I sow my sweet peas? How can I keep my roses blooming for longer? What can I do to add winter color to my borders?

Your Flower Year is the book every fan of florals should have as they embark on a new year of planning, sowing, planting, and deadheading. This easy-to-use guide is packed with essential tasks and top tips for every month of the year, with detailed information on key flowering plants.

Discover which plants will flower each month, and mark the progression of the seasons with a dedicated note section, so you can record your flowering times and make plans to ensure seasonal interest next year.

With beautiful illustrations to accompany each month, Your Flower Year is a must-have resource for all gardeners – whether you're looking for a handy at-a-glance guide for yourself or a gift for a green-fingered loved one.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs