Home & Garden Books
Anness Publishing Growing Greens A Directory of Varieties and How
Book SynopsisAn illustrated guide to different greens and how to grow them, with culinary tips.
£6.30
Anness Publishing Growing Orchard Fruits
Book SynopsisAn illustrated guide to different tree fruits and how to grow them, with culinary tips.
£6.30
Anness Publishing Create Your Own Bonsai
Book SynopsisAn expert, practical handy-sized guide to growing and caring for miniature trees, with seasonal projects.
£7.59
Anness Publishing Growing Potatoes A Directory of Varieties and How
Book SynopsisAn illustrated guide to the different varieties and how to grow them, with 180 photographs.
£6.30
Anness Publishing Growing Squashes Pumpkins A Directory of
Book SynopsisFrom marrows and pattypans to butternut and cucumbers, this practical gardening guide offers how-to advice.
£6.30
Anness Publishing Practical Gardening Techniques Plants Planning
Book SynopsisAll the essential gardening tasks and accessible expert advice in one comprehensive how-to volume.
£18.00
Anness Publishing Orchids A Practical Guide for Gardeners With
Book SynopsisExpert guidance on growing orchids indoors, under glass and in the garden, beautifully photographed throughout.Table of ContentsTHE WORLD OF ORCHIDS 6 Why Grow Orchids? 8 Orchids in the Wild 12 The History of Orchids 30 The Botany of Orchids 40 WHERE TO GROW ORCHIDS 52 Growing Orchids Indoors 54 Growing Orchids Outdoors 66 Growing Orchids Under Glass 74 CARE AND CULTIVATION 86 Tools and Equipment 88 Growing Mediums 90 Potting and Mounting Orchids 94 Propagation 104 Routine Care 120 Common Problems 134 ORCHID DIRECTORY 144 Popular Orchids 146 Specialist Orchids 226 Temperate Terrestrial Orchids 246 Glossary 248 Suppliers 252 Index 254 Acknowledgements 256
£15.29
Anness Publishing How to Grow Roses A Comprehensive Illustrated
Book SynopsisIncludes wild roses, albas, bourbons, centifolias, china and tea roses, damasks, gallicas, floribundas, ramblers, climbers and miniature roses, with botanical information on the history, growth, hue and size of each one.
£15.29
Anness Publishing Handmade Soap
Book SynopsisA perfect introduction to the art of natural soapmaking, with step-by-step instructions and photographs. * Practical soaps for all the family such as Clay and Tea Tree Oil Soap and Moisturizing Simple Soap.
£7.60
Anness Publishing How to Propagate 375 Plants
Book SynopsisCreate plants for free with detailed step-by-step instructions for seeds, cuttings, dividing, layering and grafting. With an illustrated directory of 375 flowers, grasses, trees, shrubs, climbers, vegetables and herbs, and 1100 photographs.
£13.50
Anness Publishing A Gardeners Guide to Topiary The art of clipping
Book SynopsisA fascinating insight into the art of topiary, with step-by-step instructions, spectacular photography and authoritative textTrade Review“This will be a great inspiration for people...wishing to create form and shape with greenery.” Piet Oudolf
£11.40
Anness Publishing How to Create an Eco Garden The practical guide
Book SynopsisWork in harmony with nature to create a more climate-friendly garden, with practical solutions for real-life spaces. An updated new edition of a classic and timely guide.Table of ContentsIntroduction Gardening and the environment Climate-friendly gardening Eco garden greenprints Eco-fitting your garden City courtyard garden Intensive food garden Eco allotment Dry garden Rain garden Eco garden basics Establishing an ecosystem Choosing tools Choosing compost Types of container Sowing seeds Feeding your plants Pest barriers and deterrents Slugs and snails Companion and mixed planting Using and controlling weeds Tackling tough weeds Soil care and composting Improving your soil Soil cultivation Choosing and using a mulch Sheet mulching The importance of composting Cool composting Composting with worms Leaf mould Harvesting sunlight and rain Renewable gardening Using a sunny wall Greenhouses and polytunnels Green manures or cover crops Water in the garden Harvesting and storing water Watering techniques Food gardening Planet-friendly food Planning a food garden Sowing vegetables Planting vegetables Sprouting seeds and microgreens Vertical vegetables and fruits Growing potatoes Fruit in containers Growing tree fruits Boosting biodiversity Why garden biodiversity matters Encouraging wildlife Attracting beneficial insects Self-seeding plants Making a simple pond Transforming your lawn Building an insect hotel Sustainable landscaping What is sustainable landscaping Choosing sustainable materials Eco paths and paving Living or green roofs Sustainable fences and screens Directory of eco-friendly plants Eco-friendly annuals Eco-friendly perennials Eco-friendly shrubs and climbers Eco-friendly hedging plants Eco-friendly trees Eco-friendly annual vegetables Eco-friendly bush and tree fruits Eco-friendly herbs Eco-friendly pond and bog plants Calendar of care Further information Index Acknowledgements
£13.50
Anness Publishing Practical Guide to Allotment Gardening Growing
Book SynopsisA clear and beautifully illustrated guide to gardening techniques and plants for your allotment by the award-winning gardeners.
£13.50
Anness Publishing Bonsai Complete Practical Book of
Book SynopsisA detailed and newly updated classic manual on bonsai, which trees to choose, and how to train and display them, with projects and examples.
£13.50
Anness Publishing Feng Shui The Practical Guide to
Book SynopsisA comprehensive illustrated guide to the powerful Chinese art of Feng Shui in the home, garden and office; declutter your life and encourage positive energy flows. A newly updated and relaunched large-format edition.
£13.50
Anness Publishing DoItYourself Home decorating repairs maintenance
Book SynopsisTackle jobs around the home and achieve professional-looking results, with this easy-to-use practical reference.
£19.81
Anness Publishing How to Attract Garden Birds
Book SynopsisLearn what to feed garden birds, as well as how to attract birds by planting the right flowers, trees and shrubs, and practical projects for feeders, bird boxes and birdbaths; includes a visual directory to common garden birds.
£13.50
Anness Publishing How to Create a Wildlife Garden
Book SynopsisThis inspiring and accessible award-winning book shows how simple gardening techniques can provide a dazzling plant display while helping the native wildlife.
£13.50
Anness Publishing The Vegan Gardener
Book SynopsisNatural gardening taken to the next level, for a truly ecological and planet-friendly garden that is full of bountiful life.
£13.50
Anness Publishing Patios Courtyards
Book SynopsisAn inspiring sourcebook of classic and contemporary garden designs, with ideas and techniques to suit enclosed outdoor spaces of every shape and size.
£13.50
Anness Publishing Fuchsias The Complete Guide to Growing
Book SynopsisThe complete guide to cultivating fuchsias, with step-by-step gardening techniques, an illustrated directory of over 500 varieties and 800 beautiful photographs.
£13.50
Anness Publishing Rock Water Gardening The Complete Practical
Book SynopsisThe complete manual to gardening with rock and water, from planning the design and construction to planting schemes and fish care.
£13.50
Anness Publishing Napkin Folding The Practical Book of
Book Synopsis150 folding and decorating projects for every occasion, from children's birthdays and picnics to cocktail parties and weddings, how to style them, and a history of napkins.
£13.50
Anness Publishing Swords and Sabres The World Encyclopedia of
Book SynopsisThis beautifully presented book traces the history of swords, sabres, spears and lances from Paleolithic origins to the twentieth-century, featuring more than 500 examples from around the world.
£13.50
New Generation Publishing Airship on a Shoestring the Story of R 100
£16.95
New Generation Publishing Ltd Early Japanese Coins
£15.73
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
£19.54
DK Gun
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£17.99
Health Communications Reallionaire Nine Steps to Becoming Rich from the
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£10.44
Health Communications Staging Your Comeback A Complete Beauty Revival
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£18.04
Health Communications Rightsize Today to Create Your Best Life Tomorrow
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£14.41
Health Communications Your Shopping Superpower
Book SynopsisYour Shopping Superpower provides an insightful guide and strategies for shoppers to align the contents in their carts with their personal values.Are there harmful toxins in your food and body care? Who makes the products you purchase and under what conditions? What impact does the production of these items have on the environment? If 70% of the U.S. economy is driven by consumer spending, then every purchase we make has a physical and social impact on the world. Unfortunately, our shopping choices can unintentionally contribute to climate change and social injustice. Many people wish they could do more to combat these unjust and unsustainable outcomes. So what is the connection between our purchases and this impact? Your Shopping Superpower explores this important question and offers a comprehensive guide that navigates toward positive and sustainable shopping practices by providing pragmatic tips, tools and revealing how our habits can help reduce climate change, support companies with equitable workplace conditions, and foster diverse, local businesses. Broken into categories including People, Planet, Community, and Health, Diane Osgood expands on key issues regarding climate degradation, labor exploitation, products containing carcinogens and toxins, and the importance of supporting local, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses while covering an array of products that include food, fashion, gifts, household items, and personal care. Addressing shoppers’ doubts about whether consumer choices truly have an impact and their concerns about costs and accessibility, Osgood shows how making these easy changes fosters happiness. With helpful diagrams and firsthand stories on climate and social injustice, Your Shopping Superpower informs and guides shoppers on how to: Implement one change per week Identify trustworthy certifications, rating systems, and apps Detect greenwashing and other misleading marketing Determine which purchases to switch for maximum impact Handle and approach choices that aren’t easy or affordable By changing what we buy, we can initiate the change in our economy''s environmental footprint and social impact. To enact change, we must start simple; it’s about progress, not perfection.
£11.69
AltaMira Press,U.S. The Furniture of John Shearer 17901820
Book SynopsisA full-color catalog of the furniture made by John Shearer, one of the most accomplished furniture makers of the post-Revolutionary period. This publication is co-sponsored by the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts at Old Salem, the Daughters of the American Revolution Museum, and the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley.Trade ReviewThe curious, message-laden inlays and inscriptions that are almost always found on the furniture of joiner John Shearer make him one of the early South?s most fascinating and enigmatic artisans. Scholars have sought the meaning of these words and images for more than thirty years, but with little success. Author Elizabeth Davidson has at last cracked the code on Shearer?s communiqués, revealing him as a passionate and well informed follower of international events. Her book on the subject will be requiredreading for any serious student of southern furniture... -- Ronald L. Hurst, Colonial Williamsburg FoundationIconography is a word that doesn't faze Elizabeth Davison. In The Furniture of John Shearer, 1790-1820, her meticulous research records not only what he made, but also unlocks the mind-set of that craftsman in his choice of ornamentation found on so much of his furniture. This is a first-rate study of an aspect of American material culture often neglected, the world of rural craftsmen. -- Charles F. Hummel, Winterthur Museum, Garden, & LibraryThe curious, message-laden inlays and inscriptions that are almost always found on the furniture of joiner John Shearer make him one of the early South’s most fascinating and enigmatic artisans. Scholars have sought the meaning of these words and images for more than thirty years, but with little success. Author Elizabeth Davison has at last cracked the code on Shearer’s communiqués, revealing him as a passionate and well informed follower of international events. Her book on the subject will be required reading for any serious student of southern furniture. -- Ronald L. Hurst, Colonial Williamsburg FoundationTable of ContentsChapter 1 Foreword Chapter 2 Preface: John Shearer: Lost and Found Chapter 3 Acknowledgments Part 4 Part I. John Shearer and His Furniture Chapter 5 Introduction Chapter 6 Chapter 1. Who Was John Shearer? Chapter 7 Chapter 2. Inlay and Inscriptions-Reflections of Loyalism, Heritage and Style Chapter 8 Chapter 3. Observations on John Shearer's Work Part 9 Part II. Catalog of Known Shearer Furniture Chapter 10 Note to the Reader Chapter 11 1. Chest of Drawers, 1801 Chapter 12 2. Chest of Drawers, January 27, 1803 Chapter 13 3. Three-Quarter-High Chest of Drawers, 1803 Chapter 14 4. Two-Drawer Chest of Drawers, May 2, 1804 with Van Meter Two-Drawer Chest of Drawers, 1800 Chapter 15 5. Salome Kramer Chest of Drawers, September, 1809 Chapter 16 6. Christina Kramer Chest of Drawers, November, 1809 Chapter 17 7. Mrs. Elizabeth Richards Chest of Drawers, circa 1808-1814 Chapter 18 8. Bureau Table, January, 1804 Chapter 19 9. Desk-on-Stand, circa. 1790-1801 Chapter 20 10. Desk, circa 1790-1803 Chapter 21 11. Desk, 1798 Chapter 22 12. Desk, circa 1801-1808 Chapter 23 13. Desk-and-Bookcase, 1801 and 1806 Chapter 24 14. Desk, circa 1790-1805 Chapter 25 15. Mr. and Mrs. Emely Dixon Desk, circa 1808-1810 Chapter 26 16. Robert McFarland Presentation Desk, circa 1808-1810 with Samuel Luckett Desk, 1810 Chapter 27 17. Alfred Belt Desk, 1817 with British Burned Desk, 1815 Chapter 28 18. The Order of the Thistle Desk, 1818 Chapter 29 19. Sideboard, circa 1806-1817 Chapter 30 20. Cellaret, 1801 Chapter 31 21. Dressing Glass, circa 1790-1818 Chapter 32 22. Tall Case Clock, 1805 with Tall Case Clock, 1802 Chapter 33 23. Isaac Steere Tall Case Clock, 1814 Chapter 34 24. Dining Table, Six-Leg Marlborough, circa 1790-1808 Chapter 35 25. Dining Table, Molded Six-Leg Marlborough, circa 1790-1808 Chapter 36 26. Dining Table, Compass Design, circa 1790-1818 with Dining Table, circa 1790-1818 Chapter 37 27. Bedroom Table, July 27, 1798 Chapter 38 28. Pembroke Table, circa 1790-1801 Chapter 39 29. Pembroke Table, circa 1790-1818 Chapter 40 30. Pier Table, circa 1802-1810 with Miss Elizabeth Filler Pier Table, circa 1804-1806 Chapter 41 31. One-Drawer Table Stand, circa 1790-1808 Chapter 42 32. Mary Piles Table Stand, 1818 with Table Stands, circa 1790-1818 Part 43 Appendices Chapter 44 Appendix I: Shear Madness: The Shearer Collectors by Oscar P. Fitzgerald Chapter 45 Appendix II: John Shearer's Tool Kit, circa 1800-1806 by Brian Coe Chapter 46 Bibliography Chapter 47 Index
£133.00
£12.37
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Landscaping with Native Plants of Michigan
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£21.21
Harvard Common Press Landscaping with the Native Plants of Wisconsin
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£20.05
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc OldTime Country Wisdom Lore 1000s of Traditional
Book SynopsisA grand encyclopedia of country lore by famed Texas folklorist Jerry Mack Johnson.
£25.94
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Vincent in the Barn Great Stories of
Book SynopsisFor The Vincent in the Barn, author Tom Cotter scoured the motorcycle collector ranks to find the best "barn find" tales. From well-known collectors like Tonight Show host Jay Leno to lucky bike freaks you've never heard of but whose finds you will envy, theirs are the stories that keep the barn-find dream alive.
£17.56
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Pollinator Friendly Gardening Gardening for Bees
Book SynopsisPollinator Friendly Gardening shows you how to select plants and build habitat to make your garden a place for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators to thrive.Trade Review"...it is excellent at reinforcing the importance of pollination, it offers numerous handy lists of all manner of plants (larval host plants for butterflies, landscape nectar plants for butterflies and bees, weeds that nevertheless provide nectar and pollen sources, etc.), and it provides practical advice on setting up a garden to make pollinators feel at home, among other topics. And for readers who might question whether their humble garden could help mitigate, even turn back, the loss of pollinators, the author and those she interviewed would certainly reply, "Believe it!" * Booklist *"...covers everything the average gardener needs to know to create a garden that attracts and sustains bees, butterflies and other pollinators - including plant selection, hardscape choices and growing practices." * Minneapolis StarTribune *"This is a valuable resource for developing a garden that supports healthy lives for bees and butterflies" * Santa Cruz Sentinel *"Hayes provides a plant list that reads like a greatest hits in support of bees, butterflies and hummingbirds." * The Record - Hackensack, NJ *
£18.04
Cool Springs Press Camper Rehab A Guide to Buying Repairing and
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£22.39
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc DIY Hydroponic Gardens
Book SynopsisDIY Hydroponic Gardens and Farmer Tyler show home DIYers how to build over a dozen hydroponics growing systems, some of which cost only a few dollars to make.Trade ReviewReaders serious about home hydroponic gardening will find this a useful guide to getting set up. * Booklist *Table of ContentsOutline What Is Hydroponics? History Key Features Benefits Easier Than Growing In Soil Crop Nutrient Density Flavor Increase Sugar Content Increase Vitamin C Faster Growth High Yielding Sustainability No Runoff Reduced Fertilizer Use Water Conservation Grow Anywhere Clean Produce No Dirt No Pesticides Fun! Hydroponic Systems Soil vs. Soilless Growing Drain-To-Waste vs. Recirculating Irrigation Technology Deep Water Culture & Floating Rafts Nutrient Film Technology Aeroponics & Vertical Towers Dutch Buckets & Top Drip Irrigation Flood & Drain Systems For Specific Locations Kitchen Counter Closet Basement Outdoors Greenhouse Outer Space! Fertilizer & Plant Nutrition Conventional Fertilizer Organic Fertilizer Measuring Fertilizer Concentration Crop Selection Herbs Recommended Varieties Recommended Environment Recommended Fertilizers Recommended Systems Lettuce & Leafy Greens Recommended Varieties Recommended Environment Recommended Fertilizers Recommended Systems Peppers Recommended Varieties Recommended Environment Recommended Fertilizers Recommended Systems Tomatoes Recommended Varieties Recommended Environment Recommended Fertilizers Recommended Systems Cucumbers Recommended Varieties Recommended Environment Recommended Fertilizers Recommended Systems Strawberries Recommended Varieties Recommended Environment Recommended Fertilizers Recommended Systems Starting Seedlings For Hydroponic Systems Equipment General Water Pumps Air Pumps Trays Pots Fans Trellising Grow Tents Greenhouses Lights High Pressure Sodium Metal Halide Fluorescent LEDs Meters E.C./PPM pH Lux/PAR Common Problems Other DIY Systems Hydroponic Rafts Flood & Drain Top Drip Irrigation Aeroponics Aquaponics
£15.19
Cool Springs Press Kitchen Ideas You Can Use Updated Edition The
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£16.14
Cool Springs Press Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening Rare
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£19.99
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Living Decor
Book SynopsisWelcome houseplants into your space and use them to make beautiful home decor projects that showcase your plants and your creativity. It's time to change the way we think about houseplants. For too long we have overlooked potted plants and failed to appreciate the many benefits they can bring into our homes: improved air quality, natural decor, brilliant colors, and a greener lifestyle, just to name a few.Living Decor is a manual to introducing the life, beauty, and health benefits of plants into your home in creative ways. Maria Colletti (Terrariums: Gardens Under Glass) brings fun to creating your own arrangements with moss, succulents, air plants, and other favorite indoor greenery. Also find simple guidance for taking care of your plants and DIY tips. This guide to houseplants takes you through modern trends in filling your space with plants, such as display with Trade Review"Living Decor does a great job of teaching how to incorporate living displays of art, whether it be a tabletop display, an entry table, or hanging terrariums." * Crystal L McCann *
£14.44
Cool Springs Press Black Decker Play Structures Backyard Fun
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£19.99
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Field Guide to Urban Gardening
Book Synopsis Join Kevin Espiritu of Epic Gardening to learn the basics of growing plants, choose the right urban gardening method for you, and troubleshoot any problems you might encounter.If you think it’s impossible to grow your own food because you don’t have a large yard or you live in the city…think again. There is a plethora of urban gardening options to create beautiful, productive edible gardens no matter where you live. The key to succeeding as an urban gardener is to choose the method(s) that make sense for your unique living situation and then give your plants what they need to thrive. In Field Guide to Urban Gardening, Kevin helps you do just that. But he doesn’t stop there. He also provides in-depth garden plans, from upcycled DIY projects and intensive hydroponic systems to beautiful and functional raised beds. Urban gardening is a real, growing, and important movement in today’s world. This faTrade Review"...the tips and ideas from author Kevin Espiritu are so useful and universal that they will inspire even gardeners with acres to spare." * Columbus Dispatch *"The book is perfect for anyone looking to garden in an unconventional, small, or urban space" * LifeSavvy.com *
£15.99
Cool Springs Press Grow in the Dark
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£16.99
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Straw Bale Gardens Complete Updated Edition
Book SynopsisThis updated edition of Straw Bale Gardens Complete is the only book you need to get started with the revolutionary gardening method that has taken the world by storm. Written by Joel Karsten, the originator of Straw Bale Gardening, this exciting update contains detailed, start-to-finish instructions for growing vegetables in straw anywhere, plus many new ideas and projects, including how to set up a greenhouse for less than $100 that allows you to start seeds on top of heat-generating straw bale benches. Whatever your gardening challenge, Straw Bale Gardening holds the solution. Have a small or unusual space? Straw Bale Gardening is perfect for urban, rooftop, and balcony gardens. Contaminated soil? Planting in straw bales eliminates the problem. Are you inundated by weeds? With straw bales, there is no weeding. The advantages of growing a Straw Bale Garden go on and on:
£18.04
