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Books > Gardening
Have you ever wondered why the leaves of the Swiss cheese plant
have holes? How aloe vera came to be harnessed as a medicinal
powerhouse? Or why – despite your best efforts – you can’t
keep your Venus flytrap alive? You are not alone: houseplant expert
Jane Perrone has asked herself those very questions, and in Legends
of the Leaf she digs deep beneath the surface to reveal the
answers. By exploring how they grow in the wild, and the ways they
are understood and used by the people who live among them, we can
learn almost everything we need to know about our cherished
houseplants. Along the way, she unearths their hidden histories and
the journeys they’ve taken to become prized possessions in our
homes: from the Kentia palms which stood either side of Queen
Victoria’s coffin as she lay in state; to the dark history of the
leopard lily, once exploited for its toxic properties; to English
ivy, which provided fishermen with a source of bait. Each
houseplant history in this beautifully illustrated collection is
accompanied by a detailed care guide and hard-won practical advice,
but it is only by understanding their roots that we can truly
unlock the secrets to helping plants thrive.
Most gardens do not have smooth, flat lawns and borders of rich,
easily dug soil. We have to put up with damp, sunless corridors
between houses, awkward slopes or plots shaded by trees or
neighbouring buildings. Equally difficult to plant are seaside
gardens exposed to gale-force winds and salt spray; waterlogged
plots, where the drainage is poor; and dry ground exposed to the
glare of the sun day after day, without the slightest shade. In
short, few gardens benefit from perfect conditions. What you need
for these sites are tough plants that will not only shrug off all
the worst conditions in your garden but will actually thrive in
them. Tough Plants for Tough Places includes a directory of nearly
100 plants that are practically invincible in the specific hostile
conditions they have evolved to cope with.
Elizabeth Moad shows you all the techniques you need to make
simple, yet stunning, paper folded flowers. Origami, kirigami and
even teabag folding are used to create 21 beautiful projects,
including gorgeous greeting cards, gift box toppers, floral bunting
and a fabulous festive wreath. Easy-to-follow step-by-step
photographs; perfect for beginners as well as experienced
papercrafters; packed with inspiration and ideas.
Gardening allows you to know where your food comes from – and that is empowering! Not growing your own food is leaving one of the most important and basic aspects of human life to someone else
For me, healthy soil = healthy plants = healthy people. Our health and wellbeing are the result of all the choices we make. We definitely are what we eat – and grow
With this book, I hope that gardening may feed and sweeten your soul, and gladden your heart, as it does for me every day of my life. - Susan Torrance
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From the best-selling author of The Hedgerow Apothecary Learn how
to make the most of your common garden plants like the herbalists
of the past Unlock the sustainable and ethical art of the
apothecarist, and explore its rich folklore and history. Discover
the hidden delights in your own garden and how to use them to make
delicious edible treats, herbal cures and restorative beauty
products. With photographs to help you safely identify edible
plants and tips on how best to prepare and preserve your finds,
this is the essential guide to enjoying the home-grown riches of
your garden. Enjoy the therapeutic delights of the plants to be
found in your own garden with easy-to-follow recipes. Heal dry
hands with calendula balm Encourage restful sleep with cherry moon
milk Get creative with a vivid blue ink made from cornflowers Try a
borage infusion for tired eyes Soothe itchy skin with herbal bath
tea Bake a delicious nettle and lemon sponge cake Freshen up with a
rosemary mouthwash Enjoy a cool glass of red clover lemonade And
much more!
Tegnieke soos origami, kirigami en selfs teesakkie-vouwerk word
gebruik om 21 pragtige items te maak - onder meer flambojante
groetekaartjies, lieflike tooisels vir geskenkbokse, vrolike
blomvlaggies en 'n feestelike blomkrans. Duidelike stap-vir-stap
foto's; vir beginners sowel as ervare papierhandwerkers; propvol
inspirasie en idees.
Retreats, hideaways, escape spaces - call them what you will, such
havens offer us a personal, private and peaceful place to nest,
nurture and take time out. These spaces offer the chance to create
a completely unique interior. Be it a simple garden room, a homely
shepherd's hut, a yoga-lover's cabin, a fishing lodge or summer
house, a treehouse, a circus wagon, a purpose-designed garden smart
pod or even a canal boat, the glorious retreats showcased here will
provide inspiration for creating your very own place for escape or
somewhere to enjoy favourite activities. Author Sara Bird reveals
the essential elements of a soulful hideaway, from building
materials to decorative details, and then explores 14 remarkable
retreats in three chapters: Close to Home, On the Water and In the
Wild. These are spaces designed for rest, relaxation, play and
daydreaming either alone or en famille, as well as for their
effects on our mental and physical wellbeing.
User-friendly and highly accessible, this is a practical, fully
illustrated and inspiring guide to indoor gardening by self-taught
plant enthusiast Jade Murray. Here you will find invaluable tips
and advice for choosing, caring for and propagating houseplants.
Having limited space is no barrier to indoor gardening. Many of
these plants are perfect for small homes and space-saving ideas
abound - eg vertical arrangements - whether hanging in a basket,
bunched on a shelf, on a window sill or grouped on a ladder.
Chapters include: the easiest houseplants to grow for complete
beginners (including Chinese Money Plants and Dragon Trees) the
best 'diva' plants for creating drama and conversation pieces
(including String of Dolphins and Elephant Ear) air-purifying
plants (from ferns and lilies to the Fiddle Leaf Fig)
humidity-loving plants (including the Lipstick Plant and Asparagus
Ferns) heat-resistant indoor plants (cacti and succulents) plants
to help with pests (including Venus Fly Trap and Trumpet Pitcher)
Throughout the book you will find: advice on where to best position
plants in the home ideas for how to display them to best advantage,
including vertical arrangements tips on soil mix, watering, feeding
and trouble-shooting step-by-step photographs for plant propagation
an at-a-glance summary of Jade's 'golden rules' for success Jade
firmly believes that plants can be restorative and therapeutic - a
positive asset in any home or office. Her advice and enthusiasm
shine on every page of this book - as do her glorious photographs.
A companion volume to Attracting Birds to Your Garden, the focus of this guide extends to other ‘wildlife’, such as butterfl ies, dragonfl ies, bugs of all sorts, frogs, lizards and geckoes, and small mammals such as mongooses, genets and hedgehogs.
The book reveals how to plant a garden that attracts indigenous ‘wildlife’, depending on where in the country you live, creating nesting and breeding opportunities, and shows how to maintain such a garden. Along with practical suggestions and tips, this handy guide offers: the principles of gardening for wildlife; how to plan a garden and build a pond and wetland; tips on how to set up or enhance an existing garden; recommended plants that will fl ourish in local conditions, and; info about the many creatures that frequent a wildlife-friendly garden.
Colourful, engaging and packed with information, Gardening with Nature will have broad appeal and is priced to sell.
Ever wondered how to make a garden attractive in December? Or what
to do with that corner by the dustbin? Answers to these questions
can be found in this compact and charming book of tips for the
green-fingered, accompanied by Heath Robinson's highly inventive
and humorous cartoons. First published in 1938, the book gives an
insight into gardening trends on the eve of the Second World War
while also addressing common concerns faced by gardeners. It
features many typically elaborate contraptions such as the Combined
Telescopic Spaderake for digging and raking at the same time, the
Inebriate Roller for making wobbly garden paths and the Osoeezi
Slugsticker. While some are patently ridiculous - a lawn is
de-thistled and resown with the help of a barrel of grass seed
strapped onto a small donkey - others are before their time, such
as a special pump that can divert your bathwater into your garden
hose, a contraption that is not wildly dissimilar to gadgets on the
market today. Finally, the growing of vegetables inspires some sage
advice: 'with the right kind of upbringing, a marrow will attain
astonishing dimensions, and can be used for boasting purposes.'
Poking gentle fun at a British obsession with a detailed
illustration on almost every page, this book will delight both
aspiring and experienced gardeners alike.
The enduring appeal of English gardens is beautifully realised by
Clive Nichols, one of Europe's leading garden photographers. From
the green hills of the north to the bleached landscapes of the
south, twenty-eight gardens transport the reader into a timeless,
golden age. Each page is filled with herbaceous borders overflowing
with vibrant flower combinations, kitchen gardens that burgeon with
rows of apple blossom, vegetables and sweet peas, water that
cascades forever into pools and fountains and emerald-green topiary
which frames a vista to a sunlit upland. Many of the finest
landscape architects in England whose work is featured include Emma
Keswick at Rockcliffe Hall, Julianne Fernandez at Tyger Barn, Angel
Collins at Bruern Abbey, Piet Oudolf at Hauser and Wirth and many
more, with text that explains and clarifies their design
sensibilities. This book offers total immersion and sheer delight
for any garden design and photography enthusiast.
Revised in 2020 with 218 new terms, this pocket-sized glossary is
essential for everyone in the tree care industry as a foundation
for using a shared language of defined terms to work with
professionals in arboriculture and related fields. The 2020 edition
also includes expanded terminology for tree risk assessment and
stationary rope climbing systems, hundreds of enhanced, clarified,
and updated definitions, and a reference guide for abbreviations
and acronyms.
Transform small spaces to make a big difference.
Join activist Tayshan Hayden-Smith on his mission to turn grey,
concrete jungles into green sanctuaries – planting seeds not only in
the ground but also in minds to bring joy to people, places, and planet.
Small Space Revolution shares the amazing work of individuals and
organizations around the world to inspire you to:
- RECONNECT with community and the natural world
- RETHINK how we teach the next generation and ourselves
- REGENERATE the complex ecosystem beneath our feet
- REWILD urban spaces and make way for nature to thrive
- REPURPOSE materials for a waste-free world
- RECHARGE to tune in to yourself, others, and your surroundings
- REVOLUTIONIZE the way we live – action the change you want to see
Packed with simple ideas and practical projects – from choosing
climbers for cover to repurposing plastics to build a greenhouse –
discover how you can take action to transform your own personal or
community space.
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