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From houseplants and succulents to container gardens and vegetable
patches, track your gardening progress and plot your growing dreams
in this charming, cheeky plant journal. Container gardeners,
newly-minted homesteaders and eager plant parents rejoice! Full of
informative sidebars, guided growth charts, recommended varietals
and adorable illustrations, I Love My Plants is a unique and useful
journal for keeping up with your green thumb. This concealed
spiral-bound journal is as practical as it is beautiful, with three
notched sections for easy reference, fresh tips for keeping plants
thriving and a durable, matte-laminated cover. With room to track
progress for both indoor and outdoor plants, as well as sections
for free-form writing and planning, I Love My Plants is the perfect
addition to any indoor, or outdoor, gardener's toolkit.
Are You Truly Prepared to Survive an Extended Emergency
Situation?
If you don't have survival seeds, you may be woefully unprepared.
Survival food will only get you so far. Once it runs out, you're
on your own when it comes to sourcing food for yourself and your
family. Survival seeds can be used to plant a survival garden that
will ensure you have a long-term renewable source of healthy food.
Learning to grow and save heirloom seeds could be the difference
between living a long, healthy life and starving to death in an
extended emergency.
"Survival Seeds: The Heirloom Seed Saving Handbook" gives you the
knowledge needed to grow and collect seeds from 40 different types
of fruit and vegetables, including the following:
Artichokes.Apples.Asparagus.Beans.Berries.Broccoli.Cherries.Corn.Grapes.Citrus
fruits.Leafy greens.Peas.Potatoes.Tomatoes.and many more.
Click the "Buy Now" button and learn how to ensure your family has
a renewable supply of food available when you need it most.
From diggers and weeders, to artists and colourists, writers and
dreamers to trend-setters, plantswomen to landscape designers,
women have contributed to the world of gardening and gardens. Here
Deborah Kellaway, author of The Making of an English Country Garden
and Favourite Flowers , has collected extracts from the 18th
century to the present day, to create a book that is replete with
anecdotes and good-humoured advice. Colette, Margery Fish, Germaine
Greer, Eleanor Sinclair Rohde, Vita Sackville-West, Rosemary Verey,
Edith Wharton and Dorothy Wordsworth are some of the writers
represented in this book.
This pocket-sized miscellany, packed with fascinating facts, handy
hints and captivating stories and quotes from the world of
gardening, is perfect for anyone who knows the incomparable joy of
gardening.
'The best informed, liveliest and most innovative gardening writer
of our times' GUARDIAN 'Christopher Lloyd ranks with Gertrude
Jekyll and Vita Sackville-West as one of the major figures in
twentieth-century British gardening' THE TIMES In this gardening
classic the forever adventurous Christopher Lloyd takes us on a
tour through the garden, to encourage, to reveal and to overturn
the old and accepted when experience prompts him. He advises on
cuttings, pruning, the art of compromise and takes another look at
Miss Jekyll. Gardening was a passion, and throughout his life he
developed Great Dixter to be one of Britain's greatest gardens. For
Christo gardening is nothing if not fun and - pointing out that 'to
be roused into an argumentative frame of mind is in itself no bad
thing' - he makes it equally stimulating and enjoyable for his
readers.
Sagteband (Flexibound); volkleur en gelamelleer
Tuinmaak is deur die eeue 'n baie besondere stokperdjie wat werklik alle aanslae oorleef het en deel geword het van tuiniers se leefwyse. In Suid-Afrika stel tuinmaak in al die streke van ons land unieke uitdagings aan ywerige tuiniers.
Só maak ons tuin - maand in en maand uit verdeel Suid-Afrika in vyf tuinstreke wat ooreenstem met die erkende klimaatstreke. Die maandelikse tuinaktiwiteite in elke streek word behandel in die 'Take vir die maand', wenke word gegee, die 'Mier' het besondere boodskappies, 'n 'Plant van die maand' word behandel, verskeie tuinmaakaspekte word bespreek, soos komposmaak, snoeiwerk, voeding vir jou plante, peste- en plaebestryding, en ruimte word voorsien vir die tuinier se notas, waarnemings en beplanning.
Tuiniers raak toenemend bewus van die maanstand se invloed op grondvog, planttyd en groeiwyse van plante en dit word elke maand kortliks bespreek. Die aarde-elemente se verband met sterretekens en die invloed daarvan op die tuin word toegelig en tuiniers kan hulleself spieël in die maandelikse tong-in-die-kies sterretekenverklarings.
Gardening in Arabia: Ornamental Trees in Qatar and the Arabian Gulf
features over 70 types of ornamental trees and palms that are grown
in our beloved country, Qatar, and in other Arabian Gulf countries.
These are trees and palms that have shown their ability to thrive
in this unique and challenging climate, and range from Acacias to
Washingtonia palms. Here you will find the scientific name of every
tree and palm, along with their English names, and a full
description of each. There is useful advice on where, when and how
to cultivate these trees and palms in your own garden, and how to
treat their most common pests and diseases. The uses of each plant
is also featured. Stunning photographs throughout will allow you to
recognize the trees and palms and to enjoy their remarkable beauty.
Most of us lump plants together in one big family, and when pressed
can only explain their grouping by what they're not--not an animal,
not a mineral, and so just a plant. In reality, there are hundreds
of different plant families, each grouped logically by a unique
family history and genealogy. This brings sense and order to the
more than a quarter of a million different plant species covering a
diverse spectrum that includes soaring sequoias (Cupressaceae),
squat prickly pear (Cactaceae), and luxuriant roses (Rosaceae).
Plant Families is an easy-to-use, beautifully illustrated guide to
the more than one hundred core plant families every horticulturist,
gardener, or budding botanist needs to know. It introduces the
basics of plant genealogy and teaches readers how to identify and
understand the different structures of flowers, trees, herbs,
shrubs, and bulbs. It then walks through each family, explaining
its origins and range, and describing characteristics such as size,
flowers, and seeds. Each family is accompanied by full-color
botanical illustrations and diagrams. "Uses For" boxes planted
throughout the book provide practical gardening tips related to
each family. We have much to gain by learning about the
relationships between plant families. By understanding how
botanists create these groupings, we can become more apt at
spotting the unique characteristics of a plant and identify them
faster and more accurately. Understanding plant families also helps
us to make sense of--and better appreciate--the enormous biological
diversity of the plant kingdom.
This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and
before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest
and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best
articles from our collection we have compiled a series of
historical and informative publications on the subject of
self-sufficiency and smallholding. The titles in this range include
"Growing Tomatoes on a Smallholding" "Equipping the Smallholding"
"A Small-Holder's Guide to Accounts and Marketing" and many more.
Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all
details on the original source material. This particular
instalment, "A Guide to Growing Mushrooms on a Smallholding"
contains information on soil, watering, spawning and much more. It
is intended to illustrate aspects of mushroom cultivation and
serves as a guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge
of the subject and understand the field in its historical context.
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high
quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Come to the garden alone, and fill your soul with His presence.
There's nothing on earth like the peace and loveliness of a
magnificent garden. It's the place where Adam and Eve first
fellowshipped with God, and where you, too, can escape from this
chaotic world into His loving arms of beauty and serenity.Devotions
from the Garden takes you to that place where senses are restored
as dewdrops settle and butterflies gather to witness the miracles
of God's creation bloom and grow. These ninety devotions explore
the parallels of life with the elements of the garden to help you
see God, to sense His presence, to soothe your soul, and to rest in
knowing He is with you throughout each day. Included are striking
photographs with a fresh, contemporary design for timeless appeal.
Trim Size: 6 x 8
We all aspire to a beautiful garden that suits our lifestyle, but
it can be hard to keep on top of the day-to-day care that gardens
often require to look their best. Perfect for those who struggle
with the workload, who want a space to relax in but aren't
especially green-fingered, or for those are simply too busy to get
stuck in, Weekend Gardening shows how to create an achievable
garden that lives up to your dreams with just a few hours of work a
week. * Explains the basic principles of labour-saving garden
design * Practical gardening projects that can be completed in a
weekend * Recommended easy-care plants * Solutions for difficult
sites, including tricky soil types * Quick-reference seasonal tasks
100 Ideas, Crafts, and How-Tos for Gardeners"... packed with DIY
ideas and ways to garden no matter how big or small your home or
yard is." -Ask Away Blog A gardening book filled with DIY projects,
wisdom, and joy Awakening the gardener in all of us. Gardening
allows us to live in a much more human way, grounded in nature and
connected to Mother Earth and all she provides. Even if your garden
is just a hanging basket of cherry tomatoes or a windowsill filled
with herb pots, you will still reap the benefits of gardening. DIY
crafting and gardening. Gardening adds pleasure to your life and
gives you a sense of calm. With your garden, you are quite
literally growing a bounty of blessings. Lifelong gardener and
bestselling author Becca Anderson has put her love of crafting and
of gardening together in this book of inspired DIY ideas. More than
a gardening book. Along with gardening tips and secrets for growing
flowers, herbs and veggies, Anderson shares dozens of how-tos in
this delightful guide to making candles, potpourri, bath salts,
essential oils, floral waters, tinctures, liquors, pickles jams and
even fountains, birdhouses and fairy doors. The perfect gift for
any gardener! Inside learn: Time-tested gardening secrets How to
garden in big and small spaces Recipes for home-grown vegetables
and fruits How to preserve and ferment How to make DIY garden
decorations and fixtures Anderson's own gardening stories that will
inspire, motivate, and lift the spirit If you are a fan of books
like Do-It-Yourself Garden Projects and Crafts, Establishing Home,
Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden, Welcome to the Farm, Vogue Living,
or Provence Style, you'll love The Crafty Gardener.
All aspects of pruning in the orchard are dealt with in this handy
volume written by an expert on the subject. Thoroughly recommended
reading for the budding gardener, it contains a wealth of
information forming a complete how-to guide. Extensively
illustrated with black and white photographs. This book contains
classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content
has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a
modern audience.
All aspects of root pruning fruit trees are covered in this
informative article written by an expert on the subject. Thoroughly
recommended reading for the budding home gardener. Illustrated with
black and white drawings and diagrams forming a complete how-to
guide. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s
and before. The content has been carefully selected for its
interest and relevance to a modern audience.
All aspects of pruning the orchard are covered in this informative
article written by an expert on the subject. This book contains
classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content
has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a
modern audience.
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