Gardening: plants and cultivation guides Books
Blume Hortalizas
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£17.56
Editorial Gg MIS Flores: Las 25 Flores Más Singulares Y Bellas
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£22.35
Editorial Gg Elogio de Las Vagabundas: Hierbas, Árboles Y
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£18.26
Stichting Kunstboek BVBA Orchid: the Fatal Attraction
Book SynopsisThe history of orchids teems with tales of temptation and passion. This stunning book combines the most luscious and tactile photographs with surprising and informative texts about orchids. The first part of the book tells the tale about the discovery of orchids through history and describes the way in which orchids are perceived. In the East the emphasis lies mainly on positive characteristics, grace and generosity. In the West orchids personify procreation and sex. Why are orchids the way they are? Why those amazing, complicated shapes? Why those incredible colours?In "Orchid: The Fatal Attraction", Anne Ronse discusses everything orchids have stood for in the course of history.
£34.00
The University of Chicago Press Vegetables
Book SynopsisIncludes capsule biographies of eleven different vegetables - artichokes, beans, parsnips, cabbage, cardoons, carrots, chili peppers, Jerusalem artichokes, peas, pumpkins, and tomatoes. This title explores the world of vegetables in all its facets, from science and agriculture to history, culture, and, of course, cooking.Trade Review"This allusive, impressionistic tour of the kitchen garden takes us from aphrodisiac artichokes to Zola's gritty market stalls, with many a literary and gustatory detour. Lazy summers in grandmother's garden, the frenzy for fresh winter peas that gripped the court at Versailles in 1660, the global travels of the chili pepper, the contested history of Cinderella's pumpkin-it's all here, and it's all fun." -Jane S. Smith, author of The Garden of Invention: Luther Burbank and the Business of Breeding Plants"
£18.00
Royal Botanic Gardens Culinary Herbs and Spices of the World
Book SynopsisIn Culinary Herbs and Spices of the World, Ben-Erik van Wyk offers the first fully illustrated, scientific guide to nearly all commercial herbs and spices in existence.
£999.99
The University of Chicago Press Vegetables for the Gourmet Gardener
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£999.99
The University of Chicago Press Herbs for the Gourmet Gardener
£999.99
The University of Chicago Press Flower Chronicles
Book SynopsisFirst published in 1958, this compendium on the history of flowers has lost almost none of its bloom. With a flair for research and citation, E. Buckner Hollingsworth draws on folklore, poetry, annals of medicine, and gardening manuals to report essential historical information on the domestication of garden favorites before they were grown as ornamental plants. Organized by species, Flower Chronicles brims with literary and historical references, anecdotes, and digressions on the lives of merchants, housewives, perfumers, and surgeons. Though she writes with a light touch, Hollingsworth tackles Greek literature, Shakespeare, De Quincey, and Herrick. A tremendously entertaining and charming book, not only for its richness of information but because Hollingsworth clearly enjoys her material, Flower Chronicles has an antiquarian feel about it-with line drawings, woodcuts, and translations from the Greekbut the text never feels dated. Out of print for nearly thirty years, Flower Chronic
£999.99
University of Chicago Press Orchid
£999.99
University of Chicago Press Gardening with Perennials Lessons from Chicagos
Book SynopsisLurie Garden, a botanic garden in the center of Chicago's lakefront in Millennium Park, is a veritable living lab of prairie perennials. The author brings a global perspective to the Lurie oasis through an introduction to the world of perennial gardening. He shows how perennials have much to offer home gardeners, from sustainability to continuity.Trade Review"Kingsbury is the great chronicler of contemporary planting design.... Few garden writers are as prolific or as influential." (Grounded Design)"
£999.99
The University of Chicago Press The Gardeners Guide to Prairie Plants
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Natural-lawn enthusiasts will rejoice at this incredibly thorough volume about native prairie plants. Prairie Nursery president/consulting ecologist Diboll and landscape designer/botanist/photographer Cox provide charts that detail what botanists and science-savvy gardeners need to know as they explore and plan a prairie garden. . . . An excellent addition to any library, this plant guide will prove to be a lasting resource for gardeners and nature lovers." * Library Journal *"This exceptional guide to plants of the American prairies offers information about every feature of these native plants that a gardener might wish to know. The text and lovely color photographs present lucid details of each plant’s life from 'birth to bloom to seed.' Both experienced gardeners and novices will find ample knowledge of plant lives on these pages. Not only do the authors provide thorough descriptions of life cycles for 148 plant species, but they also emphasize how the lives and well-being of prairie plants are interwoven with the lives of animals, microbes, and abiotic features of their environments. With the information presented in this exhaustively researched guide, gardeners can restore some of the rich tapestry of prairie life that has been lost by conversion of the once vast native prairies to cropland." * James B. Nardi, University of Illinois *“If you are looking for the complete—and I do mean complete—guide to prairie ecosystems, you will not do better than this much-needed book. Diboll and Cox cover not only what prairie species look like at each of their growth stages (a first!), they also dive deep into their historical and ecological roles in prairie ecosystems.” * Douglas W. Tallamy, University of Delaware *“I recommend this book to anyone in the fields of horticulture and ecology, and especially those interested in native prairie plants, from master gardeners to beginning gardeners. This book is the best reference on the subject I have ever seen, and it has been needed it for many years. This book provides closeup of every stage for each species’ life cycle, including the seedling, emerging leaves in early spring, stem leaves, flowers, and seedheads. Let's get it in every library, university horticulture classes, ecology group, nature preserve, and to everyone who grows native prairie plants so that our butterflies and other wild things that depend on these plants are happy, and our planet is a better place to live.” * Stephanie Cohen, "The Perennial Diva" and emeritus editor of "Fine Gardening" *“The Gardener’s Guide to Prairie Plants provides both inspiration and information that is extremely useful to both beginning prairie aficionados and professional landscape designers and ecological restorationists. The coverage of 148 species, with photographs of them at all stages: from newly-germinating seedlings to mature flowering and seed-producing plants is particularly illuminating. Authors Neil Diboll and Hilary Cox draw on decades of first-hand experience in propagating, growing, and using native prairie plants in gardens and landscapes that are both ecologically sound and beautiful in this handsome volume.” * Darrel Morrison, author of “Beauty of the Wild” *"The Gardener's Guide to Prairie Plants is the first book to include numerous photographs illustrating each stage of a plant’s life cycle, allowing the reader to identify them throughout the growing season. This is the book I wish I had twenty-five years ago when I started planting prairie plants in my garden. The authors do an excellent job of explaining the unique characteristics of each species, how to grow them to sustain pollinator and wildlife, and incorporating them into gardens or seeded meadows. Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your knowledge, this book is an inspiring and informative resource that will enhance your appreciation for prairie plants, their beauty, and function in gardens or large scale prairie restorations." * Heather Holm, author of "Pollinators of Native Plants" *"Comprehensive and beautiful. . . . [The book conveys] so much information in a very accessible way." * Piet Oudolf, garden designer *"A much needed and welcome resource written by two of the field’s most recognized experts. . . It will be a valuable resource for early spring weeding, as it’s almost impossible to find photos of seedlings, a time when it’s easiest to remove them. The book has much more to offer—from advice on how to establish prairie plantings to information about managing soils. It’s a must-have resource for native plant lovers." -- Julie Sakellariadis * The Real Dirt, the newsletter of the Garden Club of America *Table of Contents1. How to Use This Book 2. History and Ecology of the Prairie 3. Understanding Your Soil 4. Designing, Planting, and Maintaining Prairie Gardens 5. Prairie Species Pages MonocotsDicots Grasses and Sedges 6. Establishing a Successful Prairie Meadow 7. Burning Your Prairie Safely (and Having Fun, Too!) 8. Propagating Prairie Plants from Seed 9. Propagating Prairie Plants Vegetatively 10. The Prairie Food Web 11. Prairie-Seed Mixes 12. Tables Notes Index
£26.60
Firefly Books Ltd The Gardeners Guide to Native Plants of the
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£28.50
Dorling Kindersley Ltd RHS Pruning and Training
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£19.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd RHS Gardening Through the Year Monthbymonth
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£19.00
Dorling Kindersley Ltd LeBritton T Not Another Jungle
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£999.99
University of Washington Press Invasive Flora of the West Coast
Book SynopsisA compact, full-colour field guide to the growing number of invasive plant species spreading across coastal BC and the Pacific Northwest, highlighting their hazards and uses. The spread of invasive plant species is a growing concern across the coastal Pacific Northwest. Invasive plants compete for space with native plants, alter the natural habitat, and even interfere with the diet of local wildlife. Hundreds of these species are so commonly seen in our backyards, forests, and roadsides, that many people do not even realize that these plants are not native to this region. Designed for amateur naturalists, gardeners, and foragers, Invasive Flora of the West Coast is a clear, concise, full-colour guide to identifying and demystifying more than 200 invasive plant species in our midst, from Scotch broom to Evening Primrose. Featuring colour photography, origin and etymology, safety tips and warnings, as well as common uses, this book is practical, user-friendly, and portable for easy, on-the-go identification.Trade Review"Varner’s latest contribution reveals the astonishing diversity of plants, vines, shrubs, and trees that crossed continents and oceans to take root in our backyard. Like the teeming collection of uninvited guests it describes, this guide would be appalling if it weren’t so wondrous. A concise and vivid gem." -- Arno Kopecky, author of The Environmentalist's Dilemma"Collin Varner has ticked yet another much-needed field-guide box with his latest book. This tidy volume describes more than 170 of the region's bad horticultural actors with concise descriptions and plenty of fascinating cultural tidbits, all illustrated and many with Varner's own excellent photographs." -- Douglas Justice, Associate Director, Horticulture & Collections, UBC Botanical Garden"Invasive plants are the second greatest threat to biodiversity and are often found in and around the communities in which we live and play. This accessible guide offers readers a solid resource, enabling all of us to be more self-reliant in confidently identifying plants causing some of the greatest damage to our gardens, backyards, natural areas, and sensitive farm habitats. This book belongs on the shelves of everyone who enjoys our natural spaces, and who wants to ensure healthy landscapes for generations to come." -- Gail Wallin, Executive Director, Invasive Species Council of BC
£999.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Eucalyptus The Genus Eucalyptus Medical and Aromatic Plants Industrial Profiles
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£999.99
WW Norton & Co Sprout Lands
Book SynopsisArborist William Bryant Logan recovers the lost tradition that sustained human life and culture for ten millennia.Trade Review"William Bryant Logan’s vision of a world in which humans and trees work together to mutual benefit—a world that has existed in the past and can exist again in the future—is cause for deep joy, for celebration and hope." -- Peter Wohlleben, author of The Hidden Life of Trees"... this vividly insightful exploration of tree regeneration." -- Nature
£13.29
WW Norton & Co Sprout Lands
Book SynopsisArborist William Bryant Logan recovers the lost tradition that sustained human life and culture for ten millennia.Trade Review"William Bryant Logan’s vision of a world in which humans and trees work together to mutual benefit—a world that has existed in the past and can exist again in the future—is cause for deep joy, for celebration and hope." -- Peter Wohlleben, author of The Hidden Life of Trees"... this vividly insightful exploration of tree regeneration." -- Nature
£20.89
WW Norton & Co Orchid Muse
Book SynopsisFifteen stories of obsession starring these dazzling flowers, enhanced by radiant four-colour artTrade Review"[Orchid Muse] combines cultural advice with historical information… The easy style makes it a pleasure to read with the added benefit of gaining new knowledge.”" -- Clare Hermans - RHS Orchid Review"An entertaining romp through the history of human adventures with orchids." -- Dominique Browning - The Wall Street Journal"If flowers are how plants have sex, orchids are the sexiest “harlot-nymphs” of them all, as Erica Hannickel reveals in this delightful and exquisitely explicit ode to orchidelirium." -- Adam Leith Gollner, author of "The Fruit Hunters""A fascinating survey of one of the world’s most intriguing (and provocative!) blooms, complete with lush illustrations. This book is an enchanting read for any gardener, house plant enthusiast, or history lover." -- Jessica Roux, author of "Floriography""A fun fascinating romp through the history of the world’s favorite flower." -- Bruce Rogers, author of "The Orchid Whisperer""[A] beautifully produced book... Orchid Muse is a learned and interestingly hybrid text: part essay collection and part handbook... the tightly written and well-digested histories expand its utility beyond the how-to-guide." -- Cal Flyn - Prospect
£26.59
Ten Speed Press Whats Wrong with My Marijuana Plant A Cannabis
Book SynopsisA simple step-by-step system for identifying, repairing, and preventing problems with marijuana plants.What's Wrong with My Marijuana Plant? is the first problem-solving book for marijuana growers with an effective and easy-to-use visual diagnostic system pioneered by Deardorff and Wadsworth for identifying pest, disease, and environmental problems by symptom. What are those rusty spots on your leaves? What bug is eating your buds? Why are your sativa sprouts covered in fuzz? Find out fast AND learn how to fix it! This book contains all-organic solutions (vitally important to protect your health, the health of your plants, and the environment) plus best growing practices to avoid problems before they start. Written in easily understandable, non-technical language and heavily illustrated with precise photography to allow rapid and accurate diagnosis, this is an essential resource for beginning and experienced growers alike.
£999.99
Methuen Publishing Ltd Orchid Fever
Book SynopsisFrom the Orinoco River to the hothouses of Kew, this is a dark and humorous tale of orchid smugglers, visionary breeders; of corruption and murder; and of the bizarre world of international plant politics and the gentle people whose passion is the cultivation of these beautiful, fragile flowers.
£8.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Roman Book of Gardening
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£999.99
John Wiley & Sons Inc Trees in the Urban Landscape
Book SynopsisThis practical guide offers tools for making detailed assessments of sites that pose problems or present opportunities for proposed and existing tree plantings in urban environments. It addresses the increasingly important needs of those involved in the greening of cities, and offer detailed guidance on design decisions.Trade Review"...of considerable interest for designers, managers, operators, teachers and for practitioners, too...the perfect reference for addressing the complex issues involved in city greening." (Advances in Horticultural Science, Vol.2, 2005)Table of ContentsPreface. Chapter 1. Doing it Right from the Start: Successful Urban Plant Establishment. What Went Wrong? Think Like a Tree: A Rational Process for Successful Plant Establishment. Back to Basics. A Process of Plant Establishment. Right Plant/Right Place/No Place. Nature or Nurture. Coming Full Circle. Reference Cited. Chapter 2. Site Assessment and Analysis: An Overview. Above-Grade Factors. Belowground Factors. Decision Making Based on Site Assessment. References Cited. Chapter 3. Modification of Soils. Background: Issues for Soil Modification. Soils Under Pavements: Structural Soils. Soil Volume Calculations. Spatial Configuration of the Planting Area. Surface Treatment over the Rooting Zone. Ameliorating the Effects of Grade Changes. Drainage Principles and Techniques. References Cited. Chapter 4. Plant Selection. What Functions Do Plants Serve in the Urban Environment? How Do We Begin Matching the Plant to the Site? Current Strategies. The Case for Visual Uniformity. The Case for Species Diversity. A Solution. Recommended Groups of Visually Compatible Trees. Selecting and Using a Plant Group. Additional Recommended Tree Groups. Reference Cited. Chapter 5. Transplanting and Initial Care in the Landscape. Plant Quality and Nursery Production Practices. Methods of Production and Harvest. Some Trees Are More Difficult to Transplant Successfully Than Others. Tree Size. The Process of Handling and Storage. Planting Procedure. References Cited. Chapter 6. Site Preservation and Management. Appendix I: Tree and Large Shrub Tolerance of Varying Soil Moisture, Soil pH, and Salt Conditions. Appendix II: Model Soil Specifications. Appendix III: Model Landscape/Planting Specification. Index.
£77.36
LUP - University of Michigan Press Michigan Herb Cookbook
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£19.90
Flora Publications Trust Forest plants In the forest and in the garden
Book SynopsisThe first in what is an excellent series of books photographed by Geoff Nicholls. A beautifully illustrated guide to 107 plants and some of the butterflies, birds and mammals found in forests of South Africa. The text provides notes on the plants, utilization and gardening, as well as scientific and common names in local languages.Table of ContentsFerns; understorey shrubs; epiphytes; orchids; trees.
£10.44
CSIRO Publishing Pruning and Training Systems for Modern Olive Growing
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£999.99
CSIRO Publishing Grafting and Budding A Practical Guide for
Book SynopsisA comprehensive and practical guide on all of the grafting techniques the professional and home gardener is likely to need.
£999.99
CSIRO Publishing Australian Rainforest Fruits
Book SynopsisThis beautifully illustrated field guide covers 504 of the most common fruiting plants found in Australia's eastern rainforests, as well as a few species that are rare in the wild but generally well-known. These spectacular plants can be seen from Cape York to Victoria, with some species also found in the Northern Territory, Western Australia and overseas.
£999.99
Quarto Publishing PLC New Small Garden Contemporary principles planting
Book SynopsisSmall gardens are a challenge to design and to keep looking good. This title aims to inspire and inform gardeners to make the most of their small spaces by looking at more than 50 contemporary and inspirational gardens. Trade Review'Packed with enticing photographs and case studies.... worth the investment even if you simply enjoy the photographs by Maayke de Ridder. They make the book glow' * The Garden *"An excellent hardback packed with useful ideas" * Garden Answers *"a book you’ll refer to time and time again" -- Alan Titchmarsh * Waitrose Weekend *"A recommended read for any small garden owner" * Gardens Illustrated *
£20.90
Quarto Publishing PLC The Kew Gardeners Companion to Growing Herbs The
Book SynopsisThe Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Herbs is an exquisite mix of practical and giftable gardening reference for beginners and enthusiasts who want to grow herbs beautifully. Combines practical advice, 12 easy to follow projects and choice illustrations from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew archive. Table of ContentsGrowing herbs Introduction: the value of herbs must-have herbs easy herbs growing herbs equipment growing herbs soil, situation, planting growing herbs perennials growing herbs shrubs and trees growing herbs annuals growing herbs biennials growing herbs in the ground growing herbs in the ground - design growing herbs in containers A-Z of herbs Achillea ageratum Acmella oleracea Agastache foeniculum Allium schoenoprasum Project 1 A vertical herb garden Allium schoenoprasum var sibiricum Allium tuberosum Aloysia citrodora Anethum graveolens Angelica archangelica Anthriscus cerefolium Apium graveolens Artemisia dracumculus Armormacia rusticana Artemisia dracunculus Atriplex hortensis Borago officinalis Brassica Calamintha nepeta Calendula officinalis Calycanthus floridus Carum carvi Caspicum spp Caspicum spp Caspicum spp Project 2 Infused oils, vinegars etc Caspicum spp Chamaemelum nobilis Project 3 Herbs as cut flowers Chenopodium bonus-henricus Cichorium intybus Cinnamomum Citrus Coriandrum sativum Crocus sativus Cuminum cyminum Curcuma longa Project 4 Herbal teas/tisanes Cymbopogon citratus Drimys lanceolata Dysphania ambrosiodies Elettaria cardamomum Eruca vesicaria subsp. Sativa Foeniculum vulgare Project 5 Harvesting seed and fennel pollen Galium odoratum Hyssopus officinalis Laurus nobilis Lavandula spp Project 6 Drying herbs Levisticum officinale Melissa Mentha spicata Mentha spicata Mentha spicata Mentha spicata Project 7 Herbs as a green roof Monarda didyma Myristica fragrans Myrrhis odorata Myrtus communis Nasturtium officinale Ocimum basilicum Ocimum basilicum Ocimum basilicum Project 8 Hey pesto! Ocimum basilicum Origanum marjorana Origanum vulgare Pelargonium crispum Perilla frutescens Persicaria odorata Project 9 Herbs for cocktails Petroselinum crispum Pimpinella anisum Piper nigrum Portulaca oleracea Rosa - R. rugosa and R. gallica var. offincialis Rosmarinus officinalis Project 10 Topiary rosemary Rumex acetosa/R.sanguineus/scutatus Salvia officinalis Salvia officinalis Sambucus nigra Sanguisorba minor Satureja hortsensis Satureja montana Symphytum Syzygium aromaticum Tanacetum Taraxacum officinale Thymus vulgaris Thymus vulgaris Thymus vulgaris Project 11 Herb lawns and seats Thymus vulgaris Trigonella foenum-graecum Tropaeolum majus Urtica dioica Viola odorata Zingiber officinale Problems Problems Year programme: spring Year programme: summer Year programme: autumn Year programme: winter index acknowledgements
£18.08
Harvest House Publishers My Flower Garden Life
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£20.89
DK Grow Herbs
Book SynopsisDiscover a wide variety of herbs you can grow successfully at home. Ideal for first-time gardeners, Grow Herbs contains everything you need to know to grow a wide variety of perennial and annual herbs. Learn how to sow, grow, harvest, and propagate your plants, with advice on caring for home-grown herbs as well as tips on making the most of store-bought pots. Explore a huge variety of herbs available to home gardeners with a wide-ranging directory, including popular herbs such as mint, basil, and sage as well as lesser-grown options like shiso and bergamot.Packed with practical, jargon-free know-how, this easy-to-use guide has everything you need to know to help your garden Grow.
£999.99
DK A Plant for Every Day of the Year
Book SynopsisA plant a day brings beauty your way. So why not make the most of your garden with 365 of the very best plant varieties – one for every day of the year!From spring blooms to winter interest and everything in between, each plant has been personally selected by expert horticulturist Phil Clayton, who draws on his nearly 20 years of RHS experience, along with his own garden favorites, to showcase a vast array of planting choices. With a range of plants as broad as Phil’s knowledge is vast, A Plant for Every Day of the Year is like taking a walk with an accomplished gardener as they show you their favorite plants. Each profile comes complete with stunning photography and an at-a-glance guide to height, spread, hardiness, and other must-know information, so you too can make the most of every season in your own garden.Turn the pages of this plant book to discover: - Unique structure gives the reader a whole year of pl
£27.00
DK Flower Porn
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£23.74
DK Rekhas Kitchen Garden
Book SynopsisWelcome to Rekha’s Kitchen Garden: a North London allotment that is bursting with the very best seasonal produce all year round. With more than 30 years’ experience as both an amateur and professional gardener, there is no better guide to home-grown produce than Rekha. Let her teach you the tricks and share the lessons she has learned from a lifetime of sowing, digging, and harvesting. This isn’t your average introduction to growing your own vegetables, fruits, and herbs. Packed with personality and stunning photography, this is a celebration of more than 40 seasonal crops that will inspire you to make the most of your allotment or kitchen garden.So what are you waiting for? Dive straight in to discover: - More than 40 profiles on different allotment crops, including vegetables, fruit, and herbs, with each one showcasing Rekha’s personal experience and advice for achieving the best results.- Profil
£18.69
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) The Raised Bed Book
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£999.99
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) El Huerto Autosuficiente Grow Food for Free
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£999.99
The History Press Ltd Why Do Violets Shrink
Book SynopsisWhich comes first the root or the leaf? Why are plants green? How fast does grass grow? Too fast for those who hate mowing! When is red and orange better for you than white?; when choosing onions. Why are white and grey plants more visible by moonlight? The answer to these and many more intriguing questions can be found in this authoritative and entertaining book by garden specialist Caroline Holmes. It makes the perfect present for curious gardeners and for anyone intrigued by the secret world of plants.
£13.49
Anness Publishing Right Plant Right Place Choosing The Perfect
Book SynopsisPutting a plant in the right location and soil will ensure it has the best possible chance. This book explains simply how to match plants to the conditions in your garden, whether it is moist, shady, dry or sunny. Includes a quick reference chart of the most popular garden plants and their individual requirements.
£5.96
DK Small Plot Big Harvest A StepByStep Guide to
Book SynopsisWant to grow your own fruit or vegetables, but unsure how? Small Plot, Big Harvest contains brilliantly simple instructions on how to grow more than 50 different crops – perfect for beginners and expert gardeners alike. Look up the specific crop you want to grow, and follow the photos and practical advice on starting, nurturing, and harvesting. Choose your variety from more than 275 covered across the book, with galleries featuring unusual, exotic, or heirloom options for the most popular crops. Discover how to plan your space, whether it's a vegetable patch, a small raised bed, or just some containers (outside or inside). Explore different planting themes to suit your needs and maximize your harvest. This updated edition contains the latest popular new cultivars and heirloom varieties and expanded troubleshooting information to help keep your plants healthy. Whether you're a novice, a longtime gardening fan, or just want to explore a
£20.69
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc NoWaste Organic Gardening
Book SynopsisIn this second book in the internationally successful No-Waste Gardening series, learn how to recycle and repurpose your way to a successful, productive, and eco-friendly organic garden! In No-Waste Organic Gardening, author Shawna Coronado guides you toward a more sustainable landscape with dozens of tips, tricks, and solutions that save you time and money—all while saving the planet, too! A revision of Shawna's previous title,101 Organic Gardening Hacks, this new book tackles waste-reducing gardening in a clever, accessible way. Learn how to: Turn yard debris into “black gold” in a DIY compost bin Foster rich, healthy soil with no-till techniques and all-natural fertilizers Upcycle household discards to grow seedlings Control pests with traps made from household discards Build a rain bTrade Review"...an excellent introductory book to waste-free organic gardening." -- Susan Bewley * Budget Earth *"If you really enjoyed this book then connect with the author through her e-newsletter, online courses or her blog. Grow your own food and be a more eco-conscious gardener!" * The Emporia Gazette *Table of ContentsIntroduction to the Concept of No-Waste Gardening Soil Secrets Garden Maintenance Pollinator Power Seeds and Seedling Starting Florific Blooms Growing Edibles Container Gardening Landscape Ideas Outdoor Living Ideas Tool Tips Dedication and acknowledgments Meet Shawna Coronado Index
£14.24
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Tiny Plants
Book SynopsisTiny Plants explores the world of miniature houseplants and profiles dozens of itty-bitty foliage and flowering plants to grow on your windowsill or inside a terrarium.Trade Review“Small is beautiful! That's the message given by Leslie Halleck's brilliant new book. If you've ever wondered what greenery you can add to your minuscule windowsill or whether there's a plant small enough to fit in your tiny terrarium, this is the book for you. Leslie's superb botanical knowledge combined with stunning photographs makes this book a wonderful resource for the space-challenged houseplant lover.” -- Jane Perrone, award winning “On the Ledge” Houseplant Podcast"...perfect for anyone with a tiny apartment -- or anyone who wants to grow some lovely plants on top of a table..." -- Jane Berger * Garden Design Online *Table of ContentsPreface IntroductionChapter 1 The Botany of Tiny Plants Evolution of Tiny Plants Advantages of Being Tiny Co-evolution with Pollinators Where Tiny Plants GrowChapter 2 Collecting and Caring for Tiny Plants Care Practices Contain Your Tiny Plants Growing Media Manage Water and Humidity Feed Your Tiny Plants Light Your Tiny Plants Propagate Tiny PlantsChapter 3 Tiny Windowsill Plants Foliage Flowering Succulents and Cacti Carnivorous Semi-AquaticChapter 4 Tiny Plants under Glass Foliage Flowering Aquatic and Semi-AquaticChapter 5 Displaying Tiny Plants Conclusion Supply Sources Measuring Light Acknowledgments About the Author Index
£14.99
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Dr. Houseplant
Book SynopsisDr. Houseplant is a beautiful reference book for indoor gardeners that combines practical knowledge with fantastic photography covering the most popular 50 houseplants from the azaleas to the yucca and eveything in between.
£999.99
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc A Gardeners Guide to Botany
Book SynopsisA Gardener’s Guide to Botany provides an in-depth and astonishing look at the biology of the plants growing in your garden and home. Trade Review"...a source of information that’s not only trusted and highly credible, but also approachable for readers at any level and an absolute joy to read." * Awkward Botany *"Zona does an excellent job of explaining the scientific background of plants in great detail and giving definitions along the way to expand readers’ full understanding. This highly recommended book is a fine addition to all gardening collections." -- Lori Wetherell * Library Journal *"If you share a lack of botanical knowledge and are interested in truly understanding plant life, A Gardener’s Guide to Botany by Scott Zona (Cool Springs Press, 2023) will educate you in a witty, informative manner." * Triangle Gardener *“The author’s explanations of concepts made this book so easy and fun to read. It made we wish I had this book when I was studying biology in high school and college.” -- Perla Sofia Curbelo-Santiago, 2023 AHS Book Award Committee Member“When I was reading it, I found myself thinking, wow, plants are so freaking amazing and I just want to grow them all.” -- Viveka Neveln, 2023 AHS Book Award Committee Member“Useful for people at different levels of learning—it’s for readers who want a deeper understanding.” -- Kimberly Toscano Holmes, 2023 AHS Book Award Committee Chair“Scott Zona is a wizard of botany!... The dude just came out with a great book… it’s Scott Zona’s botany crash course!” * Joey Santore, Crime Pays but Botany Doesn’t podcast *
£19.80
Rowman & Littlefield Gaining Ground A Story of Farmers Markets Local
Book SynopsisTrade Review"I've dedicated my business life to supporting organic farmers—but honestly, I didn't have the full story until now. This isn't a hippie manifesto about going back to the land to raise some chickens. Gaining Ground is the beautiful and nourishing story of an accomplished self-taught farmer making it work. It's about passion and dedication. It's about ecology, economy, family. And the truth of organic farming is so much more challenging and fantastic than I could have imagined. You can visit the farm and see for yourself, but start by reading this book. I have great and deep respect for Pritchard's stewardship, and a new love of the American farm." —Nell Newman, founder of Newman's Own Organics "Witty farm memoirs are sprouting like spring wheat, but real food must be tasty as well as good for you; this true story is both."—Nina Planck, author of Real Food, What to Eat and Why"Compelling and beautifully written, Gaining Ground makes us laugh, cry, and, above all, restores our faith that dreams can and do change our world. Wannabe farmers, long-time farmers, and anyone who desires a sustainable food system will all love and learn from this story."—Tanya Denckla Cobb, author of Reclaiming Our Food and The Gardener's A-Z Guide to Growing Organic Food "I have been buying food from Forrest for years, but until now I never understood how delicious the story behind the products was. Just as all cooks know a dish is more than the sum of ingredients used, so too is farming more than sun, soil, and rain—it is a human story of endurance, wit, and creativity. Reading this book will give every bite you take a little more savor, a little more flavor knowing the love that it took to create it." —Barton Seaver, chef, National Geographic fellow, and author of For Cod and Country"You will be on the edge of your seat as you read about how Forrest Pritchard saved his seventh-generation family farm. . . . [A] highly recommended page-turner for anyone interested in farming and food." —Sally Fallon Morell, president of the Weston A. Price Foundation and author of Nourishing Traditions"A fearless and well-crafted story, full of humor, better-than-fiction characters, and a driving plot that matters to all of us: Can the family farm be saved? It tells the beautiful next chapter in American agriculture, one in which all Americans play a starring role."—Shannon Hayes, author of Radical Homemakers and The Grassfed Gourmet Cookbook"Pritchard's engaging memoir opens with him, new English degree in hand, deciding to take over the family farm after fall harvest profits fail to materialize. What follows is a remarkable odyssey of food from farm to table; a classic against-all-odds narrative that will have readers changing their shopping habits. Pritchard is a born storyteller with a shrewd ability to make lively everything from his father's battle with a rogue pig to simple chores like selling firewood or bailing hay. His learned-the-hard-way experiences are thoroughly entertaining and non-farmers will absorb enough about raising livestock and tending land to broaden their expertise at the farmers' market and grocery store. He also addresses the politics involved in supporting local organic meat including issues of price, health, and the environment. By the end of his wonderful book, Pritchard lies in a field pondering his own slim margin of success from slowing things down in our fast paced world; a well-deserved moment of happiness for this important new spokesperson of the future of agriculture and poet of the earth."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
£14.24
HarperCollins Focus The Container Victory Garden
Book SynopsisWhether you have a postage stamp's worth of space or acres to spare, Produce on Your Porch equips you to dig into the joys of container gardening, right where you are.Trade Review'Stuckey delivers a simple manual on how to grow plants in containers. The thorough, no-fuss advice for growing vegetables, herbs, and flowers will get beginners started in no time.' * Publishers Weekly *
£999.99
