Specialised gardening methods Books
Rowman & Littlefield Radical Regenerative Gardening and Farming:
Book SynopsisRadical Regenerative Gardening and Farming informs and inspires gardeners, and farmers, who wish to bring quality and integrity into their work with the land. It is about developing close relationships with land that produces our food. This book combines over 40 years of Frank Holzman’s experience in farming, gardening, education, research, and development to provide techniques and concepts for sustainable land use. Radical Regenerative Gardening and Farming is a more spiritual and thoughtful approach to land stewardship, geared toward aspiring gardeners with a desire for a deeper connection with the earth. It is as much about why as it is about how to develop land. Rather than traditional tractor farming, this book provides a better understanding of horticulture, dealing with the biological interactions between soils and plants, and providing a good understanding of living systems. Holzman examines healthy perspectives of how to approach a piece of land as a living organism and transform it into a balanced ecosystem. Frank Holzman provides lots of information and insight for backyard gardeners and professional farmers, alike. Truly a great resource for transforming the garden, as well as the gardener.Trade ReviewWritten for serious food gardeners and small farmers, this text-heavy tome by organic horticulturist and sustainable farming consultant Holzman outlines the basics of biodynamic gardening. Though lacking extensive plant profiles detailing specific growing guidelines, each chapter comes complete with charts and tables that suffice as quick consults. Readers will find chapters devoted to agroecology, design, compost, soil, plant culture, pathology, and propagation, and discover how practical methods of biodynamic gardening regenerate even those areas previously damaged by conventional farming techniques. Holzman explains how edible landscaping and permaculture play a role in transforming desolate landscapes into food-producing powerhouses supporting biodiverse ecosystems. Intended for an audience already familiar with the basic principles of gardening, this book expands upon that general knowledge to introduce more in-depth concepts centered on sustainability. Verdict: A concise, practical handbook for gardeners interested in biodynamic gardening principles. * Library Journal *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Transitioning Ecology into Agroecology 2. Design 3. Compost: What It Is, How to Make It, How to Use It 4. Soil 5. Plant Culture 6. Plant and Seed Propagation 7. Holistic Entomology 8. Plant Pathology 9. Biodynamics in Practice10. Maintenance and Balance 11. Full Circle
£16.14
DK The MoneySaving Gardener
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£18.69
New Society Publishers Microbe Science for Gardeners
Book SynopsisMicroscopic organisms are as important to plant growth as water and light. Microbe Science for Gardeners highlights the essential role of microbes in plant biosystems and health, provides practical how-to gardening advice for enhancing plant microbiomes and preventing disease, and debunks common gardening myths.Trade Review"Robert Pavlis' newest book, Microbe Science for Gardeners beautifully breaks it down in his usual no-nonsense way. If you want to learn anything about the science of soil, and what's in it, this book will help you easily understand the vital role microbes play in bringing soil (and everything growing in it) to life!" –Joe Lamp'l, founder, joegardener.com, The Online Gardening Academy™, creator/ executive producer, Growing a Greener World® "Robert Pavlis' Microbe Science for Gardeners is an accessible and understandable dive into the amazing relationship between microbes and plants. Useful and practical gardening advice." –Jeff Lowenfels, author, the Teaming Series and DIY Autoflowering Cannabis "Microbe Science for Gardeners is deeply in-tune with the current science and Pavlis also introduces us to lesser-known and developing ideas in soil microbiology that we will see grow over the next few years. No matter your understanding of soil biology, I suspect Microbe Science for Gardeners will leave you deeply enriched, as it has me. From backyard to farm-scale, this is a book every grower should possess." –Jesse Frost, author, The Living Soil Handbook: The No-till Grower's Guide to Ecological Market Gardening "This fascinating book by Robert Pavlis presents the latest science on what is known (and not known) about the multitude of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes that fill the soil, cover leaves, and interact with roots. This is an outstanding resource and should be in the hands of anyone interested in gardening!" –Linda Gilkeson, author, Backyard Bounty: The Complete Guide to Year-Round Organic Gardening in the Pacific Northwest "A must-have for gardeners who want to understand the unseen worlds above and below the soil, Robert Pavlis' latest book explains the hidden life keeping our plants thriving." –Rebecca Martin, technical editor, Mother Earth News "Robert Pavlis has a unique ability to communicate complex topics with ease and clarity. He has done it again with Microbe Science for Gardeners. This comprehensive exploration of soil ecology examines the dynamic relationships between plants and the microbiome of the soil, providing the reader with a guide to understanding the role of bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microbes in the creation and maintenance of healthy soil." –Darrell Frey, owner, Three Sisters Farm, and author, Bioshelter Market Garden: A Permaculture Farm Table of Contents1. Introduction Why Learn About Microbes? Terms Used in This Book 2. The World Under a Microscope Microbes by the Numbers Microbes Are Important to Plants Microbes Can Harm Plants Gardeners Affect Microbes How Do Microbes Move Around? How Much Do We Really Know? 3. Bacteria How Do Bacteria Eat? Where Do Bacteria Live? Life Cycle of Bacteria Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria 4. Fungi What do Fungi Eat? Where Do Fungi Live? Life Cycle of Fungi Pathogenic Fungi Mycorrhizal Fungi 5. Yeast Life Cycle of Yeast Yeast-Plant Interactions Yeast in Hellebore Nectar Yeast Creates Alcoholics Yeast on Leaves Yeast in Soil A Bioindicator of Air Quality A Possible Solution to Plastic Pollution 6. Nematodes 7. Protozoa Life Cycle of Protozoa Nutrient Cycling Protozoa-Plant Interactions Plant Diseases 8. Viruses Viruses in Soil Life Cycle of a Virus The Spread of Viruses Virus Infection of Microbes Virus Infection of Plants Rapid Mutation Beneficial Interaction with Plants 9. More Microbes Archaea Actinomycetes Cyanobacteria Algae 10. Microbe Communities Microbe Communities and Microbiomes Signaling Between Microbes Microbes Attack Microbes Mycorrhizal Interactions Lichens 11. Plants Love Microbes Nutrient Availability The Phyllosphere Rhizosphere Rhizophagy Cycle Seed Microbiome 12. Manipulating Microbes Fungal-to-Bacterial Ratio Effect of Agriculture Biodiversity 13. Bioinoculants for the Garden Bioinoculants for Seeds Bioinoculants as a Foliar Spray Bioinoculants for Soil Microbes Are No Longer Living Should Gardeners Use Commercial Bioinoculants? Compost Tea 14. Pathogens You Suspect a Disease—What Now? List of Plant Diseases Fighting Plant Diseases Commercial Pesticides Human Diseases Endnotes Index About the Author Also by the Author About New Society Publishers
£16.14
Octopus Publishing Group RHS How to Grow Plants for Free: Creating New
Book SynopsisIncrease your stock of plants easily and for free by propagating them yourself. RHS How to Grow Plants for Free demystifies the art of taking cuttings and explains the other ways you can multiply your garden plants. Propagating your own plants is fun, inexpensive, and a sustainable way to garden.An introductory section explains the botanical science behind all types of propagation and defines and simplifies the language. The book is then split into self-contained practical chapters detailing each of the different types of propagation. Each chapter includes a selection of 'plant profiles' for the plants best suited to eachpropagation method: - Dividing Plants covers the easiest methods of splitting one plant into several new ones- Saving Seeds introduces how to collect and process seeds from flowers, vegetables, herbs and trees- Cuttings covers how to successfully grow a new plant from an existing one using several different methods for taking cuttings- The Houseplants chapter shows techniques needed to increase your collection.- The final chapters show how to grow new plants from kitchen scraps, and gives ideas on how to make the most of all the new plants you've created by giving them as gifts
£14.24
New Society Publishers Food Science for Gardeners
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£16.14
Boulder Books Gardening for Acidic Soils: Working with Nature
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£21.59
Quarto Publishing PLC Shade
Book SynopsisLearn how to transform dark and shady areas of your garden with lush, vibrant and colourful planting. Trade Review"The ultimate planting guide for any urban garden: Susanna's knowledge is extensive and her taste impeccable. I dream of a London full of Linda planting. Until then, this book will help. What a gorgeous, inspiring guide – I shall be relying on it heavily." -- Alice Vincent * author and Sunday Telegraph gardening columnist *"Susanna's take on shade planting is both practical and accessible, yet encourages experimentation, which is the joy of low-light gardening. Shady plants deserve ambassadors like Susanna: someone who can view a dim corner as an opportunity rather than obstacle." -- Matt Collins * Head Gardener at the Garden Museum *
£11.69
Rockridge Press Beginner's Guide to Aquaponics: Step-By-Step
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£11.99
Die Gestalten Verlag Urban Farmers: The Now (and How) of Growing Food
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£30.00
New Society Publishers Vegetable Garden Tools
Book SynopsisEssential tools for successful vegetable growersOften overlooked by both home and market gardeners, the right farm and garden tools are essential for cultivating success. Vegetable Garden Tools: A Grower''s Guide will help you select the appropriate equipment for your unique situation, drawing on The Fortier Method. This method, developed by Jean-Martin Fortier, is a proven formula for successful, small-scale, high-yield microfarming.This highly accessible, succinct, and beautifully illustrated full-color handbook features: Recommendations for garden tools and implements for every stage of cultivationfrom soil preparation and sowing to planting, crop maintenance, and harvesting. A focus on low-tech hand tools that are inexpensive, sustainable, and allow for working the soil while respecting biodiversity. These tools increase productivity and efficiency, and improve ergonomics. Detailed information on the function, benefits, and operation of each piece of equipment, accompanied by over 100 explanatory drawings. Specific advice and tips to get the most out of your garden tools and farm equipment, whether you are using them in a family garden or on a diversified market farm. Vegetable Garden Tools: A Grower''s Guide is a keystone title in the Grower''s Guides from the Market Gardener series. This curated collection of practical handbooks is designed to provide everyone from novice gardeners to seasoned horticulturalists and farmers with the information they need to grow better using Jean-Martin Fortier''s principles of biointensive, regenerative agriculture at a human scale.
£14.24
Harbour Publishing Saving Seeds: A Home Gardener’s Guide to
Book SynopsisMuch of our food comes from seeds. But where do our seeds come from? And where are they going? For much of human history, farmers saved their own seed stocks to ensure a good harvest from year to year. In the mid-twentieth century, governments became involved in seed saving, creating massive seed libraries cataloguing thousands of varieties. This biodiversity has come under attack in recent decades, as corporations have replaced heirloom varieties with genetic engineering and costly trademarks. In such an agricultural climate, saving seeds becomes both a practical act of preservation and powerful act of protest.Many households grow fruits, herbs, vegetables or flowers for personal use, and each of these home gardens has the potential to preserve vital biodiversity, if only we would let plants go to seed, harvest and preserve them.Saving Seedsis a clear and winsome introduction to the essentials of seed saving, from seed selection criteria to harvest and storage tips. It also addresses the role of seed-saving communities: local swaps, seed companies, friends and neighbours and even how the Internet can support this time-honoured practice.In an era of community gardens, farmers markets and renewed interest in heirloom species,Saving Seedsis a timely call toensure a more secure future for our seeds and ourselves.
£11.39
Hawthorn Press Ltd Gardening For Life Dvd
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£12.52
Penguin Random House India Garden Up
Book SynopsisYouTube sensation Ekta Chaudhary's beginner's guide "Garden Up" teaches easy plant growing at home, covering light, soil, indoor/outdoor plants, and answering all questions. Perfect for fresh, organic produce and adding warmth to your space.
£11.63
Firefly Books Gardener Scotts Guide to Raised Bed Gardening
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£16.96
Dorling Kindersley Ltd RHS Complete Gardeners Manual
Book SynopsisThe Royal Horticultural Society is the UK's leading gardening charity dedicated to advancing horticulture and promoting good gardening. Its charitable work includes providing expert advice and information, training the next generation of gardeners, creating hands-on opportunities for children to grow plants, and conducting research into plants, pests and environmental issues affecting gardeners.
£21.25
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Grow Easy Veg
Book SynopsisJo Whittingham is a gardening writer with a postgraduate degree in horticulture from the University of Edinburgh and a passion for growing fruit and vegetables. She is a former garden columnist for The Scotsman newspaper, and has also written for a range of gardening magazines. She is the author of DK's Grow Something to Eat Every Day and Garden Rescue.
£9.49
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Grow Low Maintenance
Book SynopsisDesigning, creating, and maintaining a beautiful garden doesn''t need to be time-consuming!Ideal for first time gardeners, Grow Low Maintenance contains everything you need to create a low-fuss garden without compromising on design or beauty. Short on time and want to keep things simple? This gardening book is full of low maintenance plants and techniques, featuring tips and tricks to keep your backyard in top shape with minimal effort! Inside the guide, you will find:-Mini-profiles of easy-care plants including pictures, characteristics, and essential needs-Simple tips and techniques, from choosing a weed control to sowing seeds and planting between paving stones-Essential know-how for minimising maintenance tasks including weeding, watering, and feeding Enjoy the fruits of your gardening!The perfect reference book for beginners or more experienced gardeners looking for easy management hacks, this simple guide debunks the myth that gardening requires hours of hardwork every week. Learn from the experts how to minimise watering, make the most of vertical gardening, and reduce the need to weed. Packed with practical, jargon-free know-how, this easy-to-use reference book includes everything from herb gardening to micro-woodlands and low maintenance water features. Short on space? This gardening guide will teach you which crops are suitable for small easy-care veg beds. Looking to attract animals to your garden? Find instructions on creating your own wildlife pond. Don''t have access to a lawn mower? Now you can transform your lawn into a perennial meadow! Complete the Series: For more expert advice from DK, the UK''s leading practical gardening publisher, discover the Grow series. There you will find know-how about how to garden more sustainably in Grow Eco-Gardening, how to fend off unwanted visitors in Grow Pests & Diseases, how to grow with limited space in Grow Containers, and much more!
£9.49
Dorling Kindersley Ltd 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.- Profiles organised by harvest season,
£17.09
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Grow Fruit
Book SynopsisThe UK''s leading gardening publisher brings you a horticultural handbook to fulfil your every need and seed! Get your gardening gloves on and join the green-fingered journey to growing fruit successfully at home. A must-have volume for first-time gardeners, Grow Fruit has tons of tips and tricks to sow, grow, plant and propagate a diverse range of fruit, from plums to persimmons, blackcurrants to blueberries, this grower''s guide truly has it all! Try your hand at more than 40 different varieties of fruit trees, bushes, canes and vines, including allotment plot staples such as damsons and blackcurrants, as well as lesser-grown options like kiwis and pineapple guavas.With passion in every page, you can enjoy:- A jargon-free practical guide to harvesting home-grown fruits.- Easy to follow step-by-step instructions of fundamental gardening techniques.- Exploration of popular fruits as well as lesser-known options.In today''s
£9.49
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Grow Bonsai
Book SynopsisDiscover the secret to successfully growing bonsai. The UK''s leading gardening publisher brings you a horticultural handbook to fulfill your every need and seed! Get your gardening gloves on and join the green-fingered journey to grow, maintain and display bonsai successfully from the comfort of your own home and garden.Ideal for first-time gardeners, Grow Bonsai can help you to choose the perfect bonsai from an extensive directory of varieties, whether that''s a delicate deciduous Japanese maple, a flowering hawthorn, or a faster-growing indoor tree such as a tropical fig. Learn how to plant and care for your tree with simple tips on propagation, pruning, wiring, and repotting, while a handy seasonal guide to bonsai maintenance lets you know what to do and when to do it!Part of the Grow low-price paperback gardening series by DK - the UK''s leading and highly regarded practical gardening publisher - targeting first-time gardeners, Grow B
£9.49
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The MoneySaving Gardener
Book SynopsisAnya Lautenbach is a digital creator and passionate gardener, who wants more people to give gardening a go no matter their background, budget or garden size. Born in Poland, she now lives with her husband and two younger sons in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, and was recently diagnosed with ADHD - her self-described "superpower". A lifelong gardener, she has propagated thousands of plants, and has shared her budget gardening journey via her Instagram @anya_thegarden_fairy.
£15.29
Dorling Kindersley Ltd RHS How to Garden When Youre New to Gardening
Book SynopsisAre you surrounded by weeds? Is your lawn forlorn? Are your bushes diseased? Do you long to create an outdoor space you can enjoy with friends - a garden you can show off with pride?How to Garden When You''re New to Gardening shows you the basics needed to get your green space under control and keep it that way. Drawing on the world-renowned expertise of the Royal Horticultural Society, the book is packed full of creative ideas with lots of simple step-by-step instructions and clear images to help you realise your garden''s potential, no matter the size and scale.Get to know your garden and choose plants that will grow well in particular soil types and conditions year after year. From planting and training decorative climbers, to designing seasonal hanging basket displays, and growing your own tomatoes, these are the small jobs that will make a huge difference to how your garden looks and feels.Take the anxiety out of planting, potting, and pruning and make the most of your precious patch of land.
£17.00
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Grow Roses
Book SynopsisDiscover the secret to successfully growing and nurturing beautiful roses.Ideal for first-time gardeners, Grow Roses contains everything you need to bring spectacular colours and gorgeous scents to your garden.Learn how to grow and care for a variety of roses with tips on selecting the right site, planting, and pruning. Discover the perfect roses for your own outdoor space with a handy directory of the best varieties for every situation, as well as the ideal plants to grow alongside them. With their ease of cultivation, tolerance to varied climates, and sublime beauty, roses are the perfect flower for the modern garden.Packed with practical, jargon-free know-how, this easy-to-use guide has everything you need to know to help your garden Grow.
£11.69
University of Washington Press Gardening with Native Plants of the Pacific
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Kruckeberg and Chalker-Scott’s book will surely be a go-to resource for many gardeners in the Northwest. If you have a dog eared, misplaced, lent out or never owned previous editions of this detailed guide, you’ll be impressed by the third edition, which is practical and attractive." * The Oregonian *"An excellent new book, Gardening with Native Plants of the Pacific Northwest, is perhaps one of the best recent publications on [using native plants]. What’s unique about this book is the depth of knowledge and the practical approach it recommends when dealing with gardens of all types. Being the third edition of this book, it has been updated with beautiful images and information more relevant to today’s gardens." * Vancouver Sun *"Leafing through the colourful pages of this extensive and timely guide is an eye-opener onto the many, varied points of interest and charm that native plants can bring to gardens." -- Helen Chesnut * Victoria BC Times Colonist *"This book is a must have for gardeners of the Pacific Northwest." * Birdbooker Report *"This book provides succinct and visually gorgeous information to guide readers in growing native plants in home gardens. It’s definitely worth upgrading to the new edition; it contains a wealth of recommendations." * Bulletin of the Native Plant Society of Oregon *"A glorious guide to integrating native flora into our less-wild domestic landscapes." * Seattle Times / Pacific NW Magazine *"If you’re familiar with the older editions, the first thing you’ll notice in the new book is the inclusion of many color photographs—almost one for every text entry. . . . For those new to this book, the breadth of the plant selection may be surprising—as we have many garden-worthy natives. . . . Chalker-Scott has [also] added a new chapter that brings her signature work on horticultural science to the establishment and maintenance of a garden rich in native plants. . . . The serious native plant gardener should have [this book] in the home library." * Washington Park Arboretum Bulletin *"Gardening with Native Plants of the Pacific Northwest is a science-based reference book that deserves a special spot on your bookshelf." * South Sound Magazine *"[T]his book provides succinct and visually gorgeous information to guide readers in growing native plants in home gardens. It’s definitely worth upgrading to the new edition; it contains a wealth of recommendations." * Kalmiopsis *
£29.45
John Wiley & Sons Inc Turf Management in the Transition Zone
Book SynopsisThe transition zone is the toughest area in which to maintain quality turf. It is a zone where temperature and precipitation vary greatly from season to season and where more intensive maintenance of seasonal grasses is required. This is the only book to cover the maintenance of intensive turfgrasses found in such zones.Table of ContentsPreface. 1. Introduction. Need for Turfgrass Management. Turfgrass Plant Anatomy and Physiology. Selected References. 2. Grass Species. Naming Conventions. Kentucky Bluegrass. Perennial Ryegrass. Tall Fescue. Fine-Leaved Fescues. Bentgrasses. Annual Bluegrass. Rough Bluegrass. Zoysiagrass. Bermudagrass. Buffalograss. Selected References. 3. Growth Cycle Considerations. Cool-Season Grasses. Warm-Season Grasses. Selected References. 4. Nutrient Requirements. Nutrient Absorption. Macroelements. Microelements. Selected References. 5. Fertilizers. Fast-Release Nitrogen Fertilizers. Slow-Release Nitrogen Fertilizers. Synthetic Organic Nitrogen Compounds. Fertilizer Ratio. Salt Index and Osmotic Potential. 6. Fertilization. Ferti lizing Cool-Season Grasses. Fertilizing Warm-Season Grasses. Nitrogen Application. Other Nutrients. Liquid Fertilizers. Calibration. Selected References. 7. Mowing Considerations. Mowing Guidelines. Mower Selection and Operation. Growth-Regulating Chemicals. Clipping Heights and Interspecies Dynamics. Selected References. 8. Soil Management. Chemical Properties of Soils. Soil Organisms. Organic Matter. Soil Acidity. Physical Properties of Soils. Addressing Soil Compaction. Selected References. 9. Moisture Management. The Need for Moisture. How Turfgrasses Absorb Water. Soil Water-Holding Capacity. Movement of Moisture to Roots. Mechanical Irrigation Systems. Determining the Need for Irrigation. Hand Watering. Irrigation Guidelines. Irrigation Technique: Some Final Considerations. Outlook for Moisture Management. Selected References. 10. Thatch Management. Thatch Development. Why Thatch Is Bad. Preventing Excessive Thatch. Selected References. 11. Weed Management. Weed Classifications. Weeds of the Transition Zone. Weed Control. Herbicides. User and Environmental Safety Precautions. Guidelines for Use of Herbicides. Calibration. Alternatives to Chemical Weed Control. Selected References. 12. Disease Management. Disease Classifications. Abiotic Influences. Common Turfgrass Diseases. Disease Control. Fungicides. Selected References. 13. Insect Management. Insect Growth and Morphology. Common Turfgrass Insects. Insect Control. Insecticides. Nuisance Predators. Selected References. 14. Establishing Turf. Dealing with Existing Vegetation. Soil Grading and Drainage. Spreading Topsoil. Amending the Soil. Adding Nutrients. Fumigating. Final Grading and Smoothing. Applying a Starter Fertilizer. Seeding. Alternatives to Seeding. Selected References. Index.
£74.66
Transworld Publishers Ltd Bring The Outside In
Book Synopsis_____________Everything you need to know about keeping plants in your house... lovely pictures, tips, tricks... I love it. (Zoe Sugg a.k.a Zoella)Love plants, but short on outdoor space? Keen to fill your home with greenery but don''t know where to start? Or perhaps you''ve been labelled a house-plant serial killer? Then this is the book for you.With stunning photography and expert step-by-step tips, Bring The Outside In reveals everything you need to know to help your plants thrive, from dramatic statement foliage and miniature citrus trees to table-top terrariums and hanging planters. With chapters on orchids, cacti, herb gardens and chilli plants, your home will be flourishing in no time.Trade ReviewEverything you need to know about keeping plants in your house... lovely pictures, tips, tricks... I love it. * Zoe Sugg a.k.a Zoella *Lots of ideas and sound advice. * The Sunday Times *Create stunning terrarium gardens with this book complete with step-by-step guides. * Urban Outfitters *Easy peasy... sit back, relax and enjoy your low-key, no-fuss terrarium * The Anna Edit *
£10.44
Penguin Young Readers The Greenhouse Book
£20.65
I-Go-Books Bring Butterflies Back to Your Garden Igobooks
Book SynopsisBring butterflies back is a follow-up to the much acclaimed bring nature back to your garden by the same authors. It is unique in being the most comprehensive and up-to-date source of information on all indigenous South African butterfly larval food-plants.
£13.46
Quarto Publishing PLC Urban Botanics
Book SynopsisA stunning, lifestyle guide to indoor plants, including: flowering, cacti, succulents and foliage. With illustrations by Maaike Koster and authoritative text by Emma Sibley.Table of ContentsIntroduction Succulents Cacti Flowering Plants Foliage Plants
£11.69
Quarto Publishing PLC The Kew Gardeners Guide to Growing Cacti and
Book SynopsisThe Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Cacti and Succulents is the latest title from the Kew Experts series, giving you everything you need to master the art of growing cacti and succulents.
£12.74
Quarto Publishing PLC The Kew Gardeners Guide to Growing Perennials
Book SynopsisLearn to grow all kinds of perennials with the wisdom and guidance of Kew Experts in this handy and comprehensive guide.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION TO GROWING PERENNIALS PLANTS Bear’s breeches, Yarrow, Monkshood, Baneberry, Giant hyssop, Lady’s mantle PROJECT 1: PLANTING PERENNIALS FOR FOLIAGE Blue star, Columbine, Aster, Astilbe, Masterwort, False indigo PROJECT 2: USING PERENNIALS IN A WINTER GARDEN Elephant’s ears, Bistort, Siberian bugloss, Bellflower PROJECT 3: MAKING YOUR OWN MULCH Giant scabious, Plume thistle, Sea kale, Delphinium, Foxglove, Coneflower PROJECT 4: REPEATING PLANTS TO UNIFY A BORDER Globe thistle, Barrenwort, Fleabane, Japanese anemone, Sea holly, Spurge PROJECT 5: MAKING A GRAVEL GARDEN Joe Pye weed, Meadowsweet, Cranesbill, Avens PROJECT 6: USING COLOUR IN A BORDER Gypsophila, Sneezeweed, Sunflower, Hellebore, Day lily, Coral bells PROJECT 7: PLANTING A CONTAINER WITH PERENNIALS Hosta, Ice plant, Inula, Iris, Scabious, Red-hot poker, Bleeding heart, Blazing star PROJECT 8: DIVIDING PERENNIALS Leopard plant, Lobelia, Lupin, Yellow loosestrife, Purple loosestrife, Plume poppy, Bergamot, Catmint PROJECT 9: TAKING STEM CUTTINGS TO GET MORE PLANTS Peony, Poppy, Patrinia, Penstemon PROJECT 10: DELAY CUTTING BACK PERENNIALS Phlomis, Border phlox, Obedient plant, Solomon’s seal, Cinquefoil, Primula, Lungwort, Rodgersia PROJECT 11: MIXING PERENNIALS WITH GRASSES Black-eyed Susan, Sage, Burnet, Prairie mallow, Campion, Golden rod, Meadow rue, Globeflower 128 PROJECT 12: PLANTING TALL PERENNIALS TO ADD HEIGHT Mullein, Vervain, Speedwell, Culver’s root Troubleshooting What to do when Index Photographic acknowledgments
£12.74
The Crowood Press Ltd Gardeners Guide to Protected Growing
Book SynopsisThis book is for all gardeners (be they amateur or professional), garden designers and landscape architects, who want to learn how to create and maintain a protective environment suitable for any type of plant they wish to grow. From large scale glasshouses, shelters and living boundaries, to modest cold frames and greenhouses, this book will equip readers with the knowledge to manage their protected space successfully and sustainably. Coverage includes: managing light, heat and humidity; the climate future and sustainable practices; soil husbandry and alternatives, including hydroponics; health and hygiene in protected spaces and finally, understanding biodiversity and encouraging natural allies. Industry insights from experts and professionals at internationally renowned gardens and leading manufacturers, as well as exceptional research from NASA, MIT and other leading universities, explore what's happening at the cutting edge of horticulture and how this knowledge can be applied inTrade ReviewAn all-encompassing guide. -- Robin Lock * Head of Living Landscapes, The Eden Project *Guy Deakins guide is far more than the obvious greenhouses and cloches. He also covers creating micro climates with the use of hedges, fences and walls - particularly important as windbreaks - cultivating soil to give plants the best chance, and how to garden more sustainably. Growing in polytunnels, greenhouses or under cloches can also give the perfect conditions for pest and diseases, so there's guidance on how to avoid these and what to do if they strike. Includes lots of pictures and 'Ask the Expert' sections along with highlighted hints and warnings make the information easy to understand. -- The Chatty Gardener * The Chatty Gardener *
£13.49
The Crowood Press Ltd Gardeners Guide to Biological Pest Control
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£15.29
The Crowood Press Ltd Seasonal Planting in Garden Design
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£18.00
Harvest House Publishers,U.S. The Bricks n Blooms Beautiful and EasyCare Flower
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£16.62
DK Grow Easy Vegetables
Book SynopsisDiscover how to grow it yourself with experts tips, simple step-by-step guides and gorgeous illustrations in this fantastic veg-growing guideGrowing your own vegetables is a rewarding venture that’s both affordable and delicious, but a novice gardener might not know where to begin. This is your no-fuss guide to vegetable gardening.Do you want to learn how to start and sustain your own vegetable garden throughout the year? This vegetable gardening book for beginners will help you choose and care for more than 40 different varieties, all specially selected for successful growing. You don't have to be a horticulture expert to get started, this indispensable reference book will take you through every single step! It includes: • Tips on how to care for more than 40 different vegetable varieties • Practical, jargon-free know-how and simple gardening techniques
£11.69
DK How to Garden New Edition A Practical
Book SynopsisWhatever your level of expertise, you'll find everything you need to know in this easy-to-follow gardening guide.This book contains the principles of good gardening - how plants work and how to give them what they need, as well as step-by-step advice, top tips, and essential techniques.Keen on starting your own garden or looking for gardening tips to improve your existing gardening skills? This simple guide will show you where to start, what tools and techniques to use, and how to troubleshoot common garden problems. From bulbs to borders, weeds to watering, pick up gardening techniques, practical basics, and simple skills which will have your garden blooming, this gardening guide is the perfect text to help you master the essentials of gardening.Start A Garden And Watch It GrowShare in the delight of gardening when you start using RHS How to Garden New Edition as your guide. You’ll quickly become engrossed in the fun, re
£22.50
DK Grow Compost
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£11.69
DK Companion Planting for Beginners
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£16.99
DK Grow Bulbs
Book SynopsisBrighten your garden all year round with a wide variety of bulbs.Winter, spring, summer or autumn — this is the seasonal gardening guide to growing bulbs for you. If you’re a beginner gardener, you’ll find this gardening book filled with expert advice about when to plant, how to plant — and even how to grow your flowers indoors incredibly useful.Gardening success is simple when you have the right guidance! This fuss-free book about gardening shows you how to grow more than 60 bulb varieties in various conditions. Inside, you’ll find: • Practical gardening advice for first-time gardeners • Tips on household and indoor gardening • Jargon-free guidance on the most interesting aspects of gardening • Ways to grow bulbs: Covering the definition of a bulb, planting bulbs, growing bulbs, lift
£11.69
DK The Vegetable Growers Handbook
Book SynopsisGarden efficiently and grow more food - Huw Richards shows you how.Following the success of Veg in One Bed and Grow Food for Free, in The Vegetable Grower's Handbook Huw shares his tried-and-tested approaches from his own garden so you can unearth your garden's potential.With simple yet effective methods, such as nurturing healthy soil, optimizing space, and following a planting plan, anyone can be a productive vegetable grower while working in harmony with nature. As well as Huw's recommendations on good planning and infrastructure, he has tips for plenty of quick wins too, such as how to attract beneficial pollinators.You'll be amazed at what you can achieve by setting goals, planning ahead, and trialling new ideas. Every successful business has a strategy. Why not apply one to your vegetable patch?
£19.99
DK Grow Low Maintenance
Book SynopsisDesigning, creating, and maintaining a beautiful garden doesn’t have to be time-consuming. Ideal for first-time gardeners, Grow Low-Maintenance contains everything you need to create a low-fuss garden without compromising on design or beauty. Ideal for gardeners who are short on time and need to keep things simple, this book shows you which plants require little to no regular maintenance, and features plenty of tips and tricks to keep your garden in top shape with minimal effort, including ways to minimize watering, make the most of vertical space, and reduce the need to weedPacked with practical, jargon-free know-how, this easy-to-use guide has everything you need to know to help your garden Grow.
£11.69
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.
£11.69
DK Succulents
Book SynopsisWith their unique shapes and striking colors, succulents make the most beautiful houseplants. They are simple to care for and grow easily indoors—perfect for novice plant caretakers and seasoned gardeners alike. Succulents is your photographic, step-by-step guide to selecting, potting, and caring for your succulent plants.From cacti to aloe to echeveria, succulents have captured the hearts of crafters, decorators, and plant lovers all over the world. Always popular as an outdoor plant in warm climates, succulents have also found popularity as an indoor plant that requires little maintenance and is fun to look at. This book includes: • Snapshots of 100 of the most popular varieties of succulent plants, including care, color, hardiness, pairing, and a full-color photo for each. • Everything needed to select, pair, pot, and care for succulent plants. • 16 beauti
£18.69
DK Encyclopedia of Gardening
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£67.50
DK Grow Trees
Book SynopsisDiscover the secret to successfully growing trees in your garden. The UK’s leading gardening publisher brings you a horticultural handbook to fulfill your every need and seed! Get your gardening gloves on and join the green-fingered journey to growing trees successfully from the comfort of your own home and garden. Ideal for first-time gardeners, Grow Trees contains everything you need to bring stunning seasonal interest, structural elegance, and biodiversity to your garden. Learn how to plant and care for your trees with tips on selecting the right site, mulching, and pruning, and discover the perfect tree for your outdoor space with a handy directory including the best trees for small spaces, trees for a tropical look, and trees for maximum carbon capture.Part of the Grow low-price paperback gardening series by DK - the UK's leading and highly regarded practical gardening publisher targeting first-time gardeners, Grow Trees
£11.69
DK Not Another Jungle
Book SynopsisObsessed with houseplants? You’ve come to the right place. This isn’t any ordinary houseplant book. In fact, there is nothing ordinary about these extraordinary plants. From growing his own collection, Tony Le-Britton of Not Another Jungle, shows you how to grow and care for the world’s most sought after plants.Detailed chapters on light, water, humidity, fertilizer, variegation, propagation, and pests and diseases have you covered so you can confidently care for all your houseplants. Understanding their natural habitats empowers you to create the optimum environment in your own home so your plants will thrive. Combining detailed care advice and stunning imagery on a wide range of plants, including Monstera and Anthurium, with a special focus on desirable and unusual varietiesIf you’re intent on becoming a devoted plant parent this year, dive straight in to discover:- Step-by-step advice on everything you
£18.69
DK Resilient Garden
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£36.00
