Organic gardening / Sustainable gardening Books

Book SynopsisFrom the author of The Humanure Handbook, an expert guide to compost toilets you can build yourself The Compost Toilet Handbook is an illustrated instructional manual explaining how to make, use, and manage compost toilets, which are waste-free toilets that rely on the biological process of composting to recycle toilet material. It is based on the author’s 40+ years of first-hand experience with “composting as a sanitation alternative.” The 254-page indexed book has 161 pages of color photos including 203 photos or illustrations from 13 countries where compost toilet systems are in use. The 2nd half of the book includes case study reviews of compost toilet projects in African prisons and schools; Haitian schools, orphanages, and villages; schools in Mozambique; neighborhoods in Mongolia; a school and village in Nicaragua; and an ecovillage in the US. Along with the nuts and bolts of compost toilet construction, use, and management, the book covers emergency preparedness, cold weather composting, pharmaceuticals, heavy metals, health, and safety.

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Book SynopsisForget the farmer’s market. Grow your own delicious, organic apples, figs, peaches, plums, strawberries, blackberries, citrus fruits, and more with Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden. No green thumb required. Even beginners become successful fruit 'farmers' with the techniques and advice offered by author Christy Wilhelmi, the force behind the popular gardening website, Gardenerd. Selecting the best small-scale fruit trees, bushes, vines, and plants for your climate, siting them properly, and pruning your compact trees for health and productivity are some of the many topics covered in the pages of this bible of small-space fruit growing. You’ll also discover how to: Turn your urban, suburban, or rural garden into a fruit factory, no matter its size Maximize production from edible container fruit gardens Grow more food in less space Limit your family’s synthetic pesticide coTrade Review"...you’ll be almost overwhelmed with tips and techniques for creating what can only be described as a wonderland dreamscape, but with Wilhelmi’s immersive knowledge, could actually be rendered into reality. The book is a one-stop shop—vertical gardening, arbor making, espalier building, tree grafting, soil prep, compost building, drainage designing, container gardening, pruning strategies, drip irrigation building, disease resistance techniques, pest control, feeding and fertilization, and finally harvesting." -- Beth Py-Lieberman * Washington Gardener Magazine *"Many green thumbs for this book...it’s a great read. Highly recommended." -- Andrew Messinger * The Hampton Gardener/27East.com *Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION Welcome to the world of small-space fruit gardening CHAPTER 1 What’s a Mini Fruit Garden? CHAPTER 2 Here’s to Your Success! CHAPTER 3 Choosing the Best Fruit Trees for Your Climate CHAPTER 4 Grafted Trees and Their Importance to Small-Scale Home Orchards CHAPTER 5 Let’s Get Planting! CHAPTER 6 Berries and Other Fruits CHAPTER 7 Caring for Your Home Fruit Garden CHAPTER 8 Pruning for Production, Size, and Structure CHAPTER 9 Managing Pests and Diseases Last Thoughts Appendix A Resources Acknowledgments About the Author Index

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Book SynopsisThis book will teach you everything you need to know about feeding your garden, orchard or smallholding with homemade and chemical-free `teas'. It is packed with recipes for creating nutrient-rich, healthy soil, to give you healthy plants and ecosystems. Author, Eric Fisher, provides an in depth history of organic agriculture and the rise in chemical inputs. He then goes on to explore the importance of nutrients, their cycles and the structure of soil. This enables the reader to truly understand their soil and own ecosystem, so they can manage it properly. Once we understand how soil and nutrients work, it is easier to diagnose the problems and find a natural remedy. Eric provides recipes for a wide range of compost teas that can remedy many different problems, as well as for natural pesticides and insecticides. Eric shows the reader how to use the plants growing around them to create these `teas', using aerobic and anaerobic processes, as well as how to grow specific plants to encourage beneficial insects for healthy ecosystems. Eric's aim is for growers to feel confident in diagnosing plant disease and pest problems, and then be able to create the right remedy for the problem. If we can care for the health of our plants and soil without using chemicals, we can save money, encourage others to do the same, and show agri-business that their chemical inputs are not necessary.

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Book SynopsisTake your garden to the next level—organic, native, and natural! Permaculture is an important but often misunderstood method of growing food and building homes in a manner that works with nature, rather than against it, to create beautiful, healthy, and useful gardens. Blending ecology, organic agriculture, green home design, appropriate technology, and biology can be confusing and overwhelming, but Permaculture for Beginners simplifies this vast field for practical application. This is a hands-on guide, taking the beginner through each step of the design process, so that anyone can apply permaculture principles to their own life. While the principles are simple, the in-depth topics cover every aspect of permaculture, including: Building green homes and passive solar design Growing edible plant communities and forest gardens Using no-till and natural farming methods Creating microclimates for extended growing seasons Raising livestock with ecological foraging techniques Transforming urban backyards into food-abundant oases This is a commonsense approach to sustainable living that creates a self-sufficient and low-effort home for the people that live there, whether in the city or the country. Permaculture for Beginners isn’t a philosophy book, or a dissertation on theory. It is a step-by-step, complete guide to every aspect of permaculture.

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Book SynopsisOf the 25,000 known species of bee worldwide, only seven species are honeybees. Bees and plants have a sophisticated and delicate symbiosis. In recent years, the shrinking of green spaces has endangered the honeybee. Now Planting for Honeybees shows you how you can help these delightful pollinators to flourish by creating a garden as a habitat for them. No matter how small or large your space – from a window ledge in the city to a country garden – Sarah Wyndham Lewis offers practical advice on which plants to grow, and when and where to plant them. Charmingly illustrated with delicate drawings, this a jewel of a guide to treasure.

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Book SynopsisHumans and the world around us have been governed by the waxing and waning of the moon since the planet came into being. Over the centuries different civilisations have embraced these natural cycles, and so lunar gardening has been around for as long as man has pulled food from the soil; once practised by the Incas and Native Americans, this tried and trusted method has been largely forgotten.John Harris, head gardener at Tresillian Estate in Cornwall, has been using Moon Gardening for over forty years. The methods he uses can be implemented anywhere, you do not need fancy tools, expensive seeds or substantial acreage, but instead, given time, patience and care, the results can be breath-taking. This is gardening at its most natural and organic.The Natural Gardener charts John's story from a rudderless young lad in a Cornish village to being charged with the salvation of the long-neglected gardens at Tresillian. As he shares how to follow these simple principles, he imparts his abundance of horticultural knowledge from years spent working in harmony with the soil, providing a timely link back to nature and the reassuring regularity of the seasons.Trade ReviewVery readable...a warm and engaging narrative...Hand-drawn line illustrations add to the charm of this useful addition to any gardening library. * The English Garden *

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Book SynopsisHuw Richards has been growing organic food in his family's garden for the last 17 years and recently launched Abundance Academy - online courses on garden productivity. Huw's YouTube channel has over 500,000 subscribers - the most popular videos have more than 3 million views. Huw has written three books with DK, Veg in One Bed (2019), Grow Food For Free (2020) and The Vegetable Grower's Handbook (2022).

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Book SynopsisDiscover how to keep your garden in the best of health.Ideal for first-time gardeners, Grow Pests & Diseases contains everything you need to know to prevent and treat a wide range of plant pests, diseases, disorders, and more. Far more than a simple list of treatments, this book shows you how to keep plants in top condition, recognise the signs of ill-health, and decide whether or not intervention is needed, while the fully illustrated ailment directory is organised by symptom and plant type for quick and easy identification.Packed with practical, jargon-free know-how, this easy-to-use guide has everything you need to know to help your garden Grow.

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Book SynopsisRevised, updated and expanded edition Joy Larkcom's classic guide to growing your own vegetables.Trade ReviewAs any allotmenteer will tell you, this is the GYO bible, by the Delia Smith of the vegetable garden

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Book SynopsisStart and nurture your own thriving community garden with this seasoned guide to cultivating your local outdoor space. Community gardening is a growing movement that is taking root in towns and cities all over the world. Groups of likeminded people are transforming neglected plots of land into green, flourishing spaces for everyone to enjoy. In Let’s Plant & Grow Together, farming and gardening pioneer Ben Raskin shares his keen expertise in his introduction to collective self-sufficiency, encouraging a community audience to grow food and garden together. With a thoughtful foreword by Hélèna Dove, Head of Kitchen at Kew Gardens, this guide is uniquely placed to teach you how to make urban spaces bloom. A look into the background of community gardening and its benefits is followed by a practical guide: planning advice is laid out, alongside essential etiquette tips for running Table of ContentsForewords Introduction An Introduction to Community Gardening Extending Roots Planning Your Site and Planting Plant Directory Picture Credits Glossary Index About the Author / Acknowledgements

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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. 

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Book SynopsisGrow your own vegetable garden with this practical, straightforward gardening guide.There is nothing more fulfilling than growing your own home produce. You don't have to be a seasoned gardener to produce a healthy, flourishing garden - all you need is a few seeds, water, sunlight, good advice and patience!In just one raised bed, author Huw Richards, shows you exactly how to grow vegetables organically, abundantly and inexpensively so you have something to harvest every month of the year. Here's what you'll find inside:- Month-by-month guide to what to do and how to do it, including what pests to look out for, and what can be harvested. - Covers first year in detail, with the final chapter on ‘Next Steps’ providing suggestions of what to do in years two and three.- Illustrations show you what the bed should look like month to month.- Windowsill planting ensures early success cultivating plants before they are tr

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Book SynopsisIn the fourth River Cottage handbook, Mark Diacono tells us everything we need to know to create our own productive, organic garden, no matter where we liveTrade Review'My team at River Cottage really know how to find and cook good, fresh food. Together we are creating a series of handbooks crammed with expert information. They will be passionate, but practical so that you can have a really useful book to hand whenever you feel the urge to forage, preserve, bake, grow or cook' Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

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Book SynopsisWhether starting an organic garden from scratch or applying organic principles to an existing garden, this book is filled with step-by-step information that will help you achieve your goal.

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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

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Book SynopsisThis inspiring and accessible award-winning book shows how simple gardening techniques can provide a dazzling plant display while helping the native wildlife.

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Book SynopsisNatural gardening taken to the next level, for a truly ecological and planet-friendly garden that is full of bountiful life.

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Book SynopsisThe Complete Guide to No-Dig Gardening is a warm and friendly, yet science-based, guide where readers learn how to grow a healthy, productive garden without ever turning over the soil.Trade Review"To assist both beginning and experienced gardeners, information on every aspect of gardening from seeding to harvesting is also included throughout this book." * Triangle Gardener *"...if you want to garden in a way that aligns better with nature and builds on what nature has to offer; and if you want to garden in a way that makes your life easier – this book is a great addition to your library." * Homestead How-To *Table of ContentsIntroduction: What is No-Dig Gardening? 1 The Benefits of No-Dig Gardening 2 Soil Considerations in the No-Dig Garden 3 Building a No-Dig Garden from Scratch 4 Converting an Existing Garden to No-Dig 5 Planting and Growing in Your No-Dig Garden 6 Variations on the No-Dig Concept 7 Containers—The Original No-Dig Garden 8 Bringing It Indoors Resources Acknowledgments About the Author Index

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Book SynopsisWith this accessible and indispensable gardening reference, discover how little land and effort it takes to start growing and preserving your own healthy organic food.Modern homesteading is a lifestyle focused on living lightly on the land and increasing self-sufficiency. It doesn’t matter whether “home” is 50 acres in the country, a suburban corner lot, or an apartment in the city; all you need is a desire to reduce your footprint on the earth and live a more sustainable life. To be a modern homesteader, you don’t have to live off-grid and you don’t have to give up contemporary conveniences.For most modern homesteaders, it all starts with making the conscious decision to reduce your reliance on the commercial food supply chain. In The Modern Homestead Garden, author and YouTube gardening star Gary Pilarchik of The Rusted Garden walks you step-by-step through the process of building a homestead gardeTable of ContentsPreface Introduction: What Is a Modern Homestead Garden? CHAPTER ONE Building Your First Garden CHAPTER TWO Planting Your Garden and the Best Vegetables to Grow CHAPTER THREE Seeds, Seed Starting, and Transplants CHAPTER FOUR Feeding Your Homestead Garden CHAPTER FIVE Building Earth and Raised Beds CHAPTER SIX Homestead Container Gardening CHAPTER SEVEN Tending Your Gardens CHAPTER EIGHT Problems, Pests, Diseases, and the Power of Pollinators CHAPTER NINE Creating an Edible Landscape on Your Homestead CHAPTER TEN Using the Homestead Harvest Acknowledgments About the Author Index

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Book SynopsisThe First-Time Gardener: Growing Vegetables is an essential tool for newbie gardeners, handing them all the practical and inspirational know-how they need to grow a fruitful garden, even if it's their very first time sinking a seed into the soil. Trade Review"Beautifully and profusely illustrated throughout in full color photography...the ideal and unreservedly recommended addition to personal, school, and community library Gardening & Horticulture instructional reference collections." * Midwest Book Review *“… answers every question from where to put the garden to how to prepare soil to deciding which veggies to plant.” * CNN Underscored *"Sowards welcomes new gardeners to growing vegetables with a cheerful voice and a can-do attitude." -- Heather Prince * American Gardener *"Sowards is also a gifted writer. Her words bring the many acts and facts of gardening to life and illustrate her principles as vividly as her photographs." * Provincetown Independent *'a useful and inspiring guide for those at the beginning of the veg-growing journey.' * Countryfile Magazine *Table of Contents1 Welcome to the Classroom 2 The Foundation—What Every Garden Needs to Succeed 3 Creating Your Garden 4 Growing with the Seasons 5 The Need for Seed . . .or Not 6 Grow Something Lovely—Designing a Captivating Space 7 The Nitty-Gritty of Garden Management 8 Making the Harvest CONCLUSION Grow on, Gardener About the Author Acknowledgments Index

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Book SynopsisThe First-Time Homesteader has all the essential information you need to start a homestead in the city, country, or suburbia, including advice on gardening, raising chickens, keeping bees, starting a home dairy, and living more resourcefully. Table of ContentsIntroduction CH 1 Making a Plan CH 2 Yard Birds CH 3 Meat in the Freezer CH 4 The Home Dairy CH 5 The Homestead Garden CH 6 Keeping Bees CH 7 Resourceful Living and Natural Remedies CH 8 Homestead Kitchen Skills Conclusion A Simple and Beautiful Life About the Author Acknowledgments Index

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Book SynopsisFour-Season Food Gardening hands you all the know-how you need to make growing food 365 days a year your new superpower! Unlike most other vegetable gardening books on the market, this one approaches the subject through the lens of what you can grow during each of the four seasons, even if you live in a cold climate. Using season-extension techniques, such as cold frames, mini hoop houses, and thick mulches, combined with a thoughtful mixture of annual and perennial crops, you’ll discover that eating from your backyard through all 12 months is possible. With a hearty dose of enthusiasm and expertise, author Misilla dela Llana of YouTube’s Learn to Grow channel presents this season-by-season guide to growing edible plants, covering everything from what tasks and what crops are best for each harvesting season to step-by-step DIY projects for structures and methods <Trade Review"There are abundant tips about how to sow, harvest and protect your crops. You will feel prepared to start gardening your food after reading dela Llana's guide." -- Dorvall Bedford * Washington Gardener *Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION SECTION 1 GETTING STARTED WITH THE BASICS CHAPTER 1 Planning Your Garden CHAPTER 2 Soil and Fertility CHAPTER 3 Extending the Season SECTION 2 SEASON BY SEASON IN THE GARDEN CHAPTER 4 Spring CHAPTER 5 Summer CHAPTER 6 Fall CHAPTER 7 Winter PROFILES OF FAVORITE CROPS ABOUT THE AUTHOR ACKNOWLEDGMENTS INDEX

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Book SynopsisHow to Become a Gardener guides readers on a life-changing path from food insecurity to the joys of making your own homegrown harvests.Trade Review"...is a beautiful encapsulation of Thomas's love and appreciation for gardening that has everything you need to grow your own food and become the gardener you want to be." * Washington Gardener Magazine *“…grow an abundance of crops, including a variety of leafy greens, roots and tubers, and a whole host of fruits… With a garden, [the author] says, you’re not just cultivating a space – you’re cultivating yourself.” * Better Homes & Gardens *Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Journey to Becoming a Gardener CHAPTER 1 A GARDEN DEFINED What Makes a Space a Garden? CHAPTER 2 CREATING YOUR FOOD SECURITY Gardens as a Resilient Intervention CHAPTER 3 GETTING DOWN AND DIR TY Starting Your Garden and Overcoming the Challenges CHAPTER 4 SOWING GOOD SEED S Evaluating Seed Options for Your Garden CHAPTER 5 EMPOWERMENT THROUGH GROWING Reclaiming Your Food Authority CHAPTER 6 FREEDOM THROUGH FOOD The Power of Homegrown Food for Holistic Wellness CHAPTER 7 LESSONS LEARNED Virtues Learned as a Gardener CHAPTER 8 THE GARDEN GROWS YOU Appreciating Your Gardening Evolution REFERENCES PHOTO CREDITS ABOUT THE AUTHOR ACKNOWLEDGMENTS INDEX

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Book SynopsisThe award-winning television and podcast host Joe Lamp’l is here with insider tips and next-level insight for creating a lush, fruitful, and resilient vegetable garden.*Winner of the GardenComm 2023 Laurel Media Awards Silver Award in the Book Publisher/Producer General Readership Category*Just when you think you have a secure grip on what it takes to grow a vegetable garden, a pro like Joe comes along to surprise you with a wheelbarrow full of new-to-you information to knock your gardening socks right off. In The Vegetable Gardening Book, Joe distills insight from years interviewing highly experienced growers for public television’s Growing a Greener World and The joe gardener® Show Podcastalong with his own extensive, hands-on knowledge of the craft to present practical and useful info on everything from starting seeds and selecting varieties to building the perfect tomato cage, encouraging pollinTrade Review“Joe is a life-long vegetable gardener. He has the unique perspective of learning from his personal experiences in his own gardens and hosting a gardening podcast and TV show where he has gleaned tips from other expert gardeners. The result is this comprehensive, organic gardening book filled with Joe's inspiration and practical advice.” -- Charlie Nardozzi, author of The Complete Guide to No-Dig Gardening“Despite the many vegetable gardening books already on the market, Joe Lamp'l's entry is by far the best of the lot. The conversational tone made it especially easy to read. The comprehensive coverage of the topic, having everything in one place, and the handy index will prove invaluable for experienced and novice gardeners alike. The vegetable grow guide is a treasure.” -- Lorraine Ballato, horticulturist, and author of Success with Hydrangeas"...one of my top five gardening books for beginners. It has everything a beginner gardener needs to know, from picking their spots to the things you wouldn’t even think about, such as picking the right mulch." * Budget Earth *“…this is the only book on growing vegetables you need to have in your library. There are not enough superlatives to describe its comprehensive, step-by-step, description of the process of creating a food garden.” * Los Angeles Daily News *"Even seasoned vegetable gardeners can learn from this comprehensive book." * California Bountiful *Table of ContentsPREFACE: The Joy and Importance of Growing Your Own Food INTRODUCTION Start Here It's All About the Soil Plant Basics Where to Grow Your Food Feeding Your Plants Seeds and Seedlings Getting the Timing Right Mulch Matters Getting the Watering Right Extending the Season Insects and Bugs: Friend or Foe? Diseases: Managing the Inevitable GROW GUIDES: The Fab 40 for Filling Your Vegetable Garden ABOUT THE AUTHOR ACKNOWLEDGMENTS PHOTO CREDITS INDEX

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Book SynopsisIf you’re tired of battling blight on your tomatoes, losing your basil to downy mildew, and watching deer raid your vegetable garden, you’ll find all the answers you need right here.*2024 American Horticultural Society Book Award Winner* In The Vegetable Garden Problem Solver Handbook, author and veggie-growing guru Susan Mulvihill of YouTube’s Susan’s in the Garden is ready to set you up for long-term success in the vegetable garden. In these pages, Susan hands you all the info you need to stand firm against plant diseases, viruses, disorders, stressors, and even animal pests, and to do it without having to turn to harsh synthetic chemical products. All-natural solutions to your worst gardening woes are featured in an organized, problem-by-problem manner that makes this a quick and useful reference for both beginner and expert gardeners. This book is a wonderful companion to Susan’s previous booTrade Review"After reading this book, I feel more confident going into the growing season and looking forward to having a new reference book for dealing with vegetable garden issues!" * Budget Earth *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 NURTURE YOUR GARDEN & TROUBLESHOOT PROBLEMS Get Your Plants Off to the Best Start Possible 2 VEGETABLE PLANT DISEASE GUIDE Vegetable Crops and Potential Diseases Disease Profiles Organic Strategies Explained Organic Disease Control and Prevention Products 3 CRITTERS IN THE GARDEN Birds, Chipmunks, Deer Gophers, Pocket Groundhogs (a k a Woodchucks, Marmots) Mice, Moles, Opossums, Porcupines Rabbits, Raccoons, Rats Skunks, Tree Squirrels Voles, Meadow RESOURCES PRODUCT SUPPLIERS ABOUT THE AUTHOR ACKNOWLEDGMENTS PHOTO CREDITS INDEX

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Book SynopsisJoin the permaculture revolution! Author Angela Ferraro-Fanning (Axe & Root Homestead) shares techniques and tips for a homestead with synergy between soil, plants, animals, and trees. If you’re like most homesteaders, the dream is to make the most of your land by working with it, not against it. From capturing water and building strong soil to helping your animals live their best lives, The Sustainable Homestead is about making your homestead stronger by achieving synergy between what can seem like different parts. In this book, new and veteran homesteaders alike can find detailed information to put to use this year, this month, even this week! Angela—also the co-host of the HOMESTEADucation podcast and author of the Little Homesteader/Little Country Cottage series of children’s books—has spent more than a decade building and strengthening her small acreage homestead and shares the lessonsTable of ContentsForeword Introduction Chapter 1: Site Assessment Chapter 2: Soil Chapter 3: Growing Chapter 4: Incorporating Animals Chapter 5: Designing a Pasture Chapter 6: Compost Chapter 7: The Sustainable Orchard Chapter 8: The Role of the Homesteader Resources Acknowledgments About the Author Works Cited Index

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Book SynopsisConvert your unproductive lawn and landscape areas into fruitful edible gardens with this practical guide overflowing with ideas, plans, designs, and know-how.Out with the lawn and in with the food! That’s the battle cry of millions of modern gardeners who are not only looking to reduce the amount of time and energy they have to spend tending a lawn, but they’re also looking to improve the lives of their family, friends, and neighbors by supplying them with fresh, homegrown food. In the United States alone, 46 million acres of land are covered in turfgrass (that’s more acreage than corn and soybeans combined!). Imagine all the good that would come if that land were dedicated to growing food instead! Converting unused areas of the landscape into food gardens helps mitigate the effects of climate change, reduces food miles, improves food security, and allows us to be a better steward of our little slicTable of ContentsIntroduction: It’s All about Perspective Chapter 1 The Case for Less Lawn and More Food Chapter 2 Exploring and Transforming Your Landscape Chapter 3 Garden Designs for Edible Yards Chapter 4 Planning and Growing for Your Conditions Chapter 5 Common and Uncommon Edible Plants Chapter 6 Garden Plans and Menus Chapter 7 Planting and Tending Your Gardens Chapter 8 Changing the Landscape and Cultivating Community Conclusion Resources About the Authors Author Acknowledgments Photo Credits Index

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Book SynopsisSupercharge your food garden while reducing your workload with over 80 detailed solutions, techniques, and methods that resolve some of gardening’s most common challenges. Illustrated with gorgeous photographs of inspiring gardens, projects in process, and tempting homegrown vegetables, and authored by Resh Gala, a professional kitchen garden designer, Vegetable Gardening Made Easy is filled with valuable advice every food gardener can use. No matter the size of your garden or your experience level, backyard veggie gardeners like you can use the practical information found inside to grow a more productive (and beautiful!) edible garden.Discover an abundance of useful tidbits on everything from designing the garden and starting from seed to maximizing production, managing pests naturally, and preserving the harvest. Organized in a stylish and easy-to-use format that prevents overwhelm, each

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Book Synopsis You can grow a thriving vegetable garden with confidence—just follow the easy and accessible instruction in Vegetable Gardening for Beginners.The pride of biting into your first homegrown tomato of the season is unmatched, and even for experienced gardeners, the joy of eating and sharing something that you planted and nurtured never gets old. This abridged and affordable version of The Beginner’s Guide to Vegetable Gardening gives you the confidence, knowledge, and skills to reap the rewards of gardening on whatever level you decide to invest in—from two containers on a porch to multiple raised beds. The instruction allows you to scale down or up and is relevant to gardening wherever you are in the world.This beginner’s guide gives you all the information and tips you need to decide:  What kind of garden you want What types of vegetables you want to plant What va

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Book SynopsisDiscover a new, more dynamic and durable way to grow food in the extremes of our changing climate in The Climate Change–Resilient Vegetable Garden.Whether it’s water-usage restrictions, extended heat waves, disastrous flooding, “super weeds,” or prolonged pest lifecycles, the coming years will be filled with daunting challenges for food growers around the world. What’s a gardener to do? Author Kim Stoddart outlines a clear path toward building resilience in your vegetable plants, your soil, and yourself. With actionable tasks that reduce resource use, stabilize the garden’s ecosystem, and offer regenerative solutions to the most challenging issues faced by gardeners, Kim comes to the rescue with advice to help you weather these storms with ease. Learn to:  Foster adaptation by selectively breeding your favorite veggie varieties for local growing conditions Nurture biologicTable of ContentsIntroduction - What climate challenges are we facing, and what’s to come? 1 How to Be a Resilient Grower Why building resilience in the gardener is as important as building resilience in the garden itself. Plus, project ideas to gain confidence. 2 Building Resilience from the Ground Up How to nurture biodiversity below ground, and why it matters. 3 Climate Change–Friendly Garden Design Ideas Tips to protect against the extremes, including the risk of wildfires. 4 Saving Resources How to reduce water use by capturing rainwater, layering plants, mulching properly, and irrigating in a more regenerative way. 5 Save Money While Saving the Planet by Recycling and Repurposing How to transform waste into wonderous gardening materials. 6 Breed and Propagate Locally Resilient Plants How to select the best, most resilient plant traits for your specific climate. 7 Climate Change SOS Quick solutions for extremes of weather, from floods and droughts to wildfires and insect plagues. 8 Natural Pest Control in a Changing Climate How to deal with introduced pests, encourage a diversity of “good bugs,” and create a balance so pests don’t become problematic in the first place. 9 Vegetable Garden Planting Guide A crop-by-crop look at how to build resilience into your favorite edible garden crops—plus meet some untraditional crops that already come with resilience built in. 10 Plant Protection Learn how to use structures and plant covers to protect your veggie plants from climate extremes. 11 Troubleshooting Guide Helpful solutions to some of climate change’s biggest vegetable gardening challenges, including timesaving tips. Conclusion How to connect with and enjoy your vegetable garden in a changing climate. Resources Acknowledgments About the Author Index

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Book Synopsis This gift edition of critically acclaimed Indoor Kitchen Gardening teaches you how to grow microgreens, sprouts, herbs, mushrooms, tomatoes, peppers and more inside your own home, where you won’t have to worry about season changes or weather conditions. Trade Review“This is a great book for both beginners and seasoned gardeners. Millard reiterates often the importance of good upfront work and paying attention to your indoor garden and reminds us the payoff will be worth it. Her book is like having her next to us, cheering us along the way.” * The American Gardener Magazine from The American Horticultural Horticultural Society *Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION GROWING EDIBLES INDOORS Thinking Ahead Find Your Space Getting Started Common Problems Attitude MICROGREENS, SHOOTS, HERBS,WHEATGRASS, SPROUTS,AND MUSHROOMS Microgreens Plant Shoots Herbs Wheatgrass & Pet Grass Sprouts Mushrooms RADISHES, CARROTS, TOMATOES,AND OTHER CROPS Lettuces Radishes Carrots Kale & Chard Spinach Beets Hot Peppers Potatoes Tomatoes INDEX

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Book SynopsisGarden like Mother Nature, with an organic system that’s good for plants and good for people.   Say good-bye to backaches and weed problems!  Lee Reich’s organic Weedless Gardening eschews the traditional yearly digging up and working over of the soil. It’s is an easy-to-follow, low-impact approach to planting and maintaining a flower garden, a vegetable patch, trees, and shrubs naturally. 'If you love to knock yourself out digging beds, buy a better shovel. If you're looking for a no-nonsense alternative, buy this book!' -Ketzel Levine, National Public Radio's Doyenne of Dirt)'Thoroughly practical, easy-to-follow guide to good gardening Lee Reich make it sound simple, and if you follow his methods and philosophy, it is.' -Dora Galitzki, Gardening Columnist, The New York Times, and Author of The Gardener's Essential Companion'Finally, a book filled with science-based info

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Book SynopsisHundreds of organic gardening tips and homespun remedies that come only from season after season of experience—a perfect gift for the green thumb. Born of necessity and ingenuity and honed through years of “trowel and error,” these helpful hints include environmentally friendly ammunition against weeds and pests, shortcuts for cultivation and propagation, and clever uses for curious household items. And every page is charmingly illustrated with Sharon Lovejoy's watercolor art.Find tips such as: Take a shower with your houseplants Cure plant viruses with milk Recycle an old wheelbarrow into a movable flower bed Use empty citrus fruit rinds as seedling pots

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Book SynopsisEven though technology makes us more “connected” than ever, we still hunger for authentic relationships—with the natural world, our creator, and one another. But how do we find them, especially when we’ve lost touch with many of the foundational rhythms that draw us together?The Kindred Life is a rallying cry for real connection in a time when we need to re­capture what’s been lost. In this collection of stories, photos, and recipes from her home on Kindred Farm in Santa Fe, Tennessee, sustainable farmer Christine Bailey shares both the beautiful and gritty moments as she grew from a hopeful urban gardener to co-owner of a farm full of produce, bees, chickens, and flowers that provides meaningful experiences for friends, family, and hundreds of guests each year.Kindred means “tribe” or “family,” and at the center of The Kindred Life is an invita­tion to pursue the Trade Review'The Kindred Life offers a nourishing reminder for us to stay connected through the simple (but often complex) nature of relationship with ourselves, and others. Christine dares us to reach our hands into the soil of authenticity, and beckons us through her personal stories and recipes to gather in community, around the table. After the long period of disconnect we've all faced, this book is timely, refreshing, and one to return to time and time again. The Kindred Life will have you singing, cooking, possibly weeping, and certainly sipping her signature latte whilst sinking deep into Christine's inspiring work and words.' * Leah Boden, Author Of Modern Miss Mason (Tyndale, Jan 2023) *'The Kindred Life is an invitation to experience more; more laughter, more meaning, more risk and more life. Christine has a rare ability to write in a way that makes you feel that you are sitting with an old friend around the table with a cup of coffee or a matcha green tea latte with steamed coconut milk and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Her own journey along with her gritty and beautiful experiences on the farm will leave readers with the gentle and inspiring nudge to dig in and reach out for more. Whether you are a gardener, a cook, or someone just trying to figure out how to squeeze more out of your life, The Kindred Life will unlock the potential that's inside of each one of us and give you the courage to move towards your dreams.' * Chris & Julie Bennett, Hosts of Finding Family Podcast *'Christine Marie Bailey is brave, and the kindred stories she shares are beautiful. She is like a kind companion, holding your hand and gently inviting you into a life of courageous community and connection--a life of depth, simplicity, and wonder. This book will awaken the dream in your heart to center your life around reclaiming the earth, time, your deepest desires, and all that really matters.' * Rachel Marie Kang, author of Let There Be Art *'In The Kindred Life, mother, farmer, and author Christine Bailey shares poignant stories from her life that inspire me to build community and love my home. Her tales of meeting her husband, traveling to India, and starting their farm drew me in and sparked a desire in me to evaluate aspects of my own life and further align them with my values of simplicity, generosity, and hospitality. Readers will love the stories and find themselves drawn towards a more purposeful life as they turn the pages of Christine's beautiful book.' * Jennifer Pepito, Author, and Founder of The Peaceful Press *'The Kindred Life is an authentic and inspirational read. In a world that too often values productivity and efficiency over peace and connection, this book will encourage you to live a life that prioritizes courage, nourishment, belonging, listening and hospitality. These stories, recipes and invitations will stir your spirit and compel you to a more emotionally healthy way of life, where the harvest is rich relationship and days full of meaning.' * Amy Alexander, Executive Director and Co-Founder of The Refuge Center for Counseling *'Christine Bailey is a ray of sunshine, a wise sage, and an heirloom friend to all who meet her. She is the full embodiment of peace and joy, love and kinship, fun and grit, hospitality and grace, simplicity and kindness-- and she has put all of her heart into these pages to share these essential foundations of a Kindred Life with us. Listen well to the life she lives. We would all be the better for it.' * Jeremy Cowart, Photographer and Artist *

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"In Fresh from the Garden, John Whitman folds together the joy of gardening and a love of cooking with wit and wisdom. Addressing the challenges and rewards of our cold climate, he shares his vast experience, deep knowledge, and passion for nature’s bounty. This is a monumental work—inspiring, instructive, timeless."—Beth Dooley, author of In Winter’s Kitchen: Growing Roots and Breaking Bread in the Northern Heartland"The extensive individual plant profiles...are in-depth and extremely helpful."—Library Journal"An excellent resource for home gardeners at any level, especially beginners, offering a thorough introduction to the basics of organic gardening."—Booklist"This book is an invaluable resource not just for gardeners who live in the North, but for any gardener who wants to extend both ends of the growing season."—Country Gardens"A marvelous book. While Fresh From the Garden is invaluable for gardeners in cold areas, the basic information is relevant anywhere."—Rhobin’s Garden"Whitman’s almost encyclopedic seed-to-table approach in “Fresh from the Garden” covers every aspect of the growing enterprise."—Maine Organic Farmer & Gardener"Whitman is full of such practical advice, offered in straightforward prose. This handy book is much like having a master gardener at your elbow, whispering words of wisdom."—Midwest Home"Will provide you with a single, encyclopedic source of detailed, time-tested, organic gardening advice that will help you raise your best produce yet."—The American Gardener"After decades of gardening, Whitman is still discovering new horticultural frontiers."—Columbus Dispatch "It really is quite an achievement, with a refreshing candor that you don’t often find in reference books."—Cold Climate Gardening"It’s the perfect gift for the fanatical vegetable grower in your life."—Portland Press HeraldTable of ContentsContentsAcknowledgments IntroductionPart I. The Basics of Growing Vegetables, Berries, and Herbs1. Where to Plant Tips on Choosing a Garden Site Types of Gardens Soil2. Planting Seed in the Garden Buying Seed Planting Seed Spacing When to Plant Mail Order Sources3. Starting Vegetables From Seed Indoors (Transplanting) About Seed Starting Indoors Step-by-Step Guide to Planting Seeds Indoors Buying Potted Plants4. Caring for Vegetables, Berries, and Herbs Watering Mulch Fertilizing Support Weeding Thinning Pruning Winter Protection Extending the Growing Season5. Propagation6. Solving Growing Problems Basic Tips That Help Reduce the Use of Pesticides Using Organic Chemicals Insects Disease Crop Rotation Solarization Marauders Physiological Problems7. Harvesting and Culinary Uses Harvesting Yield Storing Culinary Uses Nutrition8. Tools, Materials, and Gardening AidsPart II. Vegetables, Berries, and HerbsIndividual ListingsAmaranth (see Greens) Artichoke, globe (see Unique Plants) Artichoke, Jerusalem (see Sunchoke under Unique Plants) Arugula (see Greens) Asparagus Asparagus bean (see Yardlong bean under Unique Plants) Asparagus pea (see Unique Plants) Aubergine (see Eggplant) Aztec Red Spinach (see Lamb’s Quarters under Greens) Basil Batavian endive (see Endive under Greens) Bean Beet (beetroot) Belgian endive (see Unique Plants) Bitter melon (see Gourds under Unique Plants) Blackberry (see Raspberry) Black-eyed pea (see Cowpea under Unique Plants) Black salsify (see Salsify under Unique Plants) Blueberry Bok Choi (see Chinese cabbage) Borage (see Herbs) Borecole (see Kale) Boysenberry (see Raspberry) Broad bean Broccoflower (see Cauliflower) Broccoli Broccoli raab or rabe (see Greens) Broccolini (see Chinese broccoli under Greens) Brokali (see Chinese broccoli under Greens) Brussels sprouts Burdock (see Unique Plants) Bush bean (see Bean) Cabbage Cantaloupe (see Muskmelon) Cape gooseberry (see Ground cherry under Unique Plants) Capers (see Nasturtium for substitute) Caraway (see Herbs) Cardoon (see Unique Plants) Carrot Catgrass (see Greens) Cat mint (see Catnip under Herbs) Catnip (see Herbs) Cauliflower Celeriac (see Celery) Celery Celery, bulb (see Celery) Celery, stem (see Celery) Celery cabbage (see Chinese cabbage) Celery root (see Celery) Celtuce (see Lettuce) Ceylon spinach (see Malabar spinach under Greens) Chamomile (see Herbs) Chard (see Swiss Chard) Chervil (see Herbs) Chickpea (see Unique Plants) Chicory, Belgian endive (see Belgian endive under Unique Plants) Chicory, Italian dandelion (see Italian dandelion under Greens) Chicory, Radicchio (see Radicchio under Unique Plants) Chicory, Witloof (see Belgian endive under Unique Plants) Chinese broccoli (see Greens) Chinese cabbage (see Greens) Chinese flowering cabbage (see Chinese cabbage under Greens) Chinese kale (see Chinese broccoli under Greens) Chinese mustard (see Greens) Chinese spinach (see Amaranth under Greens) Chives (see Herbs) Choi (choy) sum (see Chinese cabbage under Greens) Chrysanthemum (see Greens) Chop

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Book SynopsisIf you want a sustainable garden and a better relationship with nature, A Greener Life is the guide you need.Packed with inspirational images and practical tips, the book covers garden planning, organic composting and vegetable growing, as well as sustainable planting, rewilding and wildlife-attracting environments. Learn traditional gardening techniques like propagating and growing from cuttings to make your garden self-sustaining, and discover plants that attract hover flies, bees and butterflies. With Jack Wallington''s warmth and expertise on every page, this is an ideal book for new gardeners seeking greener practices.Trade ReviewWallington's passion for sustainability is woven throughout A GREENER LIFE...... Practical know-how is explained in an approachable way, which makes it a good introduction for those new to gardening. For more experienced gardeners, there's inspiration for making a beautiful biodiverse outdoor space. * Louise Curley, Gardens Illustrated *Conversational, interesting, and personal ... it reaffirms the link between what we love to do and why we should be doing it with nature, the planet and our health in mind. * RHS The Garden magazine *This is a clearly presented work, with accessible topic headings and plenty of good advice sprinkled with engaging personal anecdotes. The message at the book's heart is to adopt a greener way of being and to see oneself as part of nature, not removed from it. On this point it is exceptional, distinguishing itself from many of the green gardening books written in recent years. * THE ENGLISH GARDEN *

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Book SynopsisA guide to creating a modern outdoor space that provides us with the materials we need to eat, be creative, learn and get the most out of our gardenWe no longer just want to garden, we want to engage with the land; the plants in it, the animals, insects and even the fungi. The Modern Gardener isn’t just about creating a space that simply looks visually stunning, but about responding to the need to modernize; to live in a way that works in harmony with the world around us and engages with our outdoor space. The plants that we choose to grow should encourage wildlife, reduce our carbon footprint and be useful in all areas of our lives. Filled with projects, as well as the whys and hows of growing and choosing plants, it includes a recipe section with activities that can be tried at home for all kinds of fun – from delicious concoctions to essential products – all made from plants. 'Frances Tophill is no

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Book SynopsisThe lives of bees are interwoven with our own, but how much do you know about them?Which scents do bees prefer? How do bees transport pollen? How far can bees fly? Do specific colours attract bees? Do bees prefer native flowers? Bees are a delight to see in the garden on warm summer days, buzzing as they flit from flower to flower. They are also vital for the future of the planet and without their dedicated pollinating skills, many crops would eventually fail. Then there is honey a near-miraculous elixir that in earlier generations was an integral part of life as a sweetener and food preserver. It can be fermented with water and yeast to create mead, a drink that has been enjoyed for thousands of years. The Bee-Kind Garden reveals the many facets of the lives of bees, including their hives, flight patterns and defence. It is filled with helpful information on important topics such as which flowers are best for attracting bees to your garden, beekeeping equipment and guidTrade ReviewA charming little book for anyone who wants a gentle introduction to the world of honeybees, with a surprising amount of useful information about gardening for bees. * Ken Thompson, author of No Nettles Required *It is a true feast for the eye and a beautiful stocking filler for anyone interested about bees, their remarkable story and the relationship humans have long had with them * Postive News *The Bee-Kind Garden is a sweet, illustrated book. The information it contains is in nugget-sized chunks and it does not go too in-depth for the bee novice. It certainly illustrates that there is a lot more to bee keeping then just getting their honey! * Wildlife Trust *This book is a godsend to anyone who is stumped about what to buy a beekeeper for a birthday or Christmas present. * The Honey Press *Table of ContentsIntroduction Getting to know bees Attracting bees Where do bees live? Bee-keeping equipment Talking to bees Honey, mead and wax Proverbs, limericks and verse Index

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive guide to growing, harvesting and processing nuts, written by forest gardening expert Martin Crawford.Nut trees are perennials, requiring little maintenance or soil cultivation, so it is no surprise that nuts are such a popular forest garden crop. A crucial source of protein and a delicious snack, nuts also have a number of surprising health benefits. They lower blood pressure, are full of antioxidants, and decrease the risk of heart and neurodegenerative diseases. Filled with gorgeous illustrations of trees and nuts, How to Grow Your Own Nuts contains old favourites like hazelnuts and walnuts alongside less common varieties such as hickories and butternuts and the exotically named chinkapin. It considers how nuts can be planted in a variety of ways: singly in a small area, in an orchard or nuttery, as silvopasture around grazing animals, in alley cropping between cereal crops or intercropping between fruit bushes. This beautiful guide also features a handTrade ReviewAll who have room for a tree should grow nuts – serious nutrition with huge gastronomic potential. In yet another beautiful book, one of our most accomplished forest gardeners shows how. * Colin Tudge, biologist, science writer, broadcaster and founder of The Campaign for Real Farming *How to Grow Your Own Nuts is the best guide I've seen to home and small-farm nut growing for the temperate climates, featuring species selection, cultivating, harvest, and processing. It includes many lesser-known species alongside standards like walnut, chestnut, and hazel. This is an essential guide to production of these perennial staple crops. * Eric Toensmeier, permaculturist, author and Yale University lecturer *Martin Crawford is a one-man wonder! In this grand and beautiful book on nut culture he has assembled decades of practical insight to help gardeners and orchardists grow ‘bread from trees.’ From planting to harvesting, selection to storage, and pruning to pest control, you’ll find the answers here. Complete with a thorough and lovingly illustrated guide to 19 species of nuts for the temperate world, this book sets a new standard for a vital but little-known field. If we must transform our agriculture to build soil and store carbon, then nut trees belong in all our futures. * Peter Bane, author of The Permaculture Handbook *A beautifully presented, clear, comprehensive bible from the man who knows more than anyone about growing nuts. Full of inspiration and information. It’s a great book. * Mark Diacono, gardener, food writer and broadcaster *Table of ContentsIntroduction Part One Cultivating and processing nuts Growing nut trees Maintenance and propagation of nut trees Harvesting and processing nuts Part TWO Nut trees A–Z Almond (Prunus dulcis) Black walnut (Juglans nigra) Bladdernuts (Staphylea spp.) Buartnut (Juglans x bixbyi) Butternut (Juglans cinerea) Chinkapin/Chinquapin (Castanea pumila) Ginkgo/Maidenhair tree (Ginkgo biloba) Golden Chinkapins (Castenopsis spp.) (Chrysolepis spp.) Hazelnut and Filbert (Corylus avellana, C. maxima) Heartnut (Juglans ailantifolia var. cordiformis) Hickories (Carya spp.) Monkey puzzle (Araucaria araucana) Oaks (Quercus spp.) Pecan (Carya illinoensis) Pines (Pinus spp.) Sweet Chestnut (Castanea spp.) Trazels (Corlus spp.) Walnut (Juglans regia) Yellowhorn Glossary Appendix 1: Nutritional content of nuts Appendix 2: Common and Latin names Resources Photo credits Index

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Book SynopsisA colour illustrated introduction to everything a beginner needs to know about biodynamics. A perfect present.Trade Review'This book is a marvellous find! I've been curious about biodynamics for years, but have felt overwhelmed by all the theory and thus have lacked the courage to pursue it. Ms. Wright's easy to understand explanations and step by step instructions have given me the kick in the pants I've needed to finally jump in and give biodynamic gardening a try!'-- Amazon.co.uk customer review'Such a beautifully produced book, it is a visual delight and the text amply matched that standard. Biodynamics is a step further than organics and is the very antithesis of intensive chemical agriculture. Hilary Wright explains how pesticides have denuded our soil, seeds and plants and how we can all apply the tenets of biodynamics in our back gardens and reap the flavour, nutrition and sense of fulfillment for ourselves. Fascinating stuff that has me totally enthused!'-- Amazon.co.uk customer review'Biodynamic gardening brings the relationship we have with the earth full circle. Even if you are a novice gardener this book will show you how to take the first steps in making your own garden biodynamic, for abundant, nutrient-packed fruit and vegetables with a taste so often missing in shop produce. An excellent, practical guide.'-- Lifescape magazine'This book is as much a remedy for a world as for a garden. Hilary Wright's animated defence, a re-evaluation of human-world relations extending through elements, plants and animals, is a holistic, immersed view of nature ... Every other page carries images generously, prints, paintings, photographs and drawings all used for illustration, all seductively rich in colour, form and textures ... The book has a openness and attractiveness which will persuade many enquirers to try new organic practices. It is a very welcome defence of holistic, caring practice: it brings together primary sustenance, aesthetic life, ethical concern and a kind of close observation in which we find delight.'-- Allan Harkness, Border Life'This is a very good and accessible introduction to biodynamic gardening ... the book is sensitively written as both an inner and outer journey where the reader is invited to quieten the mind and develop inner sense organs of perception for the practical gardening work ... this is definitely a book to recommend to biodynamic gardeners.'--Richard Swann, Star and Furrow (Journal of the Biodynamic Agricultural Association)'A beautifully illustrated book outlining the principles and practice of biodynamic gardening ... There is much practical advice about composting, pest control, cooking and preparation of dynamised fertilisers involving the meditative activity of stirring for an hour.'--Science and Medical Network Review, Spring 2009'This book includes history, theory and practical advice to guide you through creating and maintaining a biodynamic garden.'--Rhubard (Local Action on Food), Summer 2009

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Book SynopsisAn invaluable overview of Koepf's insights into key aspects of biodynamics.Trade Review'Herbert Koepf was a pioneer of biodynamics in Germany and elsewhere. This is a short handbook summarising his findings with a wealth of practical advice ... Books like this remind us of the parallels between plant and human health, and also all the rhythms of life as a process in time regulated by both the earthly and cosmic environments.'-- Scientific & Medical Network Review

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Book SynopsisLive and entertain Cotswolds style, with English lifestyle visionary and famed organic farm founder Carole Bamford in Daylesford Living: Inspired by Nature. Carole Bamford opened the Daylesford Farmshop 20 years ago on her Cotswolds estate. It has become arguably the best organic country shop of its kind, with a garden center, exquisite housewares, beauty and fashion products, and more, now sold at the original shop and around the world. The Daylesford estate has grown with the farm and now boasts pubs, vacation cottages, and a health club and spa, while continuing to pioneer large-scale sustainable agriculture. Here, Bamford opens the doors to never-before-seen parts of the estate, the restored cottages and their stylish interiors, and the gardens, and provides readers with decorating and entertaining ideas, themed by seasonal flowers and featuring accessible tabletop ideas. This rare view into Bamford’s way of life shows why she has become a key tastemaker of her generation. With insightful text on creating a wholesome lifestyle and specially commissioned photography throughout, this is a quintessential guide to stylish English country living.

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