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Books > Health, Home & Family > Gardening > Specialized gardening methods
Do you wish to creatively engage with the wickedly complex problems
of today, while not adding to the mess? Do you want to consciously
act with clarity and grace whilst living on a thriving planet? Do
you want a fair society, where people care for each other, their
children and grandchildren?Stefan Geyer shows how permaculture,
infused by insights from the Zen tradition, can be a modern method
of liberation from our society's present woes. Permaculture is a
new regenerative culture, and permaculture design is the method to
get there. It offers emancipation and emboldens us to think in
joyfully expansive, daringly experimental and creatively caring new
ways. Zen in the Art of Permaculture is full of inspiration that
you can carry with you anywhere. Each page explores a permaculture
idea or theme. These are not the last word on the subject but
catalysts for new thought. They articulate a process of awakening
that can help us become intimately aware of how nature works. As we
become more sensitive to our place within the natural world, we see
our own nature within it.
John Harris, head gardener at Tresillian Estate in Cornwall,
imparts his abundance of horticulture knowledge, specifically
focusing on how to garden using the moon's cycles. Humans 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
civilizations have embraced these natural cycles, and so lunar
gardening has been around for as long as man has pulled food from
the soil; once practiced 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; instead, you simply need time, patience,
and care to create breath-taking results. 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 the simple principles of moon gardening, 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.
Richmond Park is the largest Royal Park in London, covering an area
of 2,500 acres. From its heights there is an uninterrupted view of
St Paul's Cathedral, 12 miles away. The royal connections to this
park probably go back further than any of the others, beginning
with Edward I in the thirteenth century, when the area was known as
the Manor of Sheen. The name was changed to Richmond during Henry
VII's reign. In 1625 Charles I brought his court to Richmond Palace
to escape the plague in London and turned it into a park for red
and fallow deer. His decision, in 1637, to enclose the land was not
popular with the local residents, but he did allow pedestrians the
right of way. To this day the walls remain. In 1847 Pembroke Lodge
became the home of the then Prime Minister, Lord John Russell, and
was later the childhood home of his grandson, Bertrand Russell.
However, Richmond Park emerges from its historical record as a
place that has seen many changes in fabric and detail and yet
remains the embodiment of a medieval deer park. It is a palimpsest,
retaining subtle clues to each period in its history.
A practical, accessible, and lushly photographed guide to making
your garden a place of beauty and inspiration during the winter
months as well as throughout the year. Why put all of our gardening
effort into planting only for the magnificent but short months of
summer? The dramatic stillness of the garden in winter provides its
own opportunities to deepen our connection with nature. In
Winterland, accomplished landscape designer Cathy Rees guides
readers through the basics of creating rich and compelling
all-season environments-exploring shape, scale, texture, layering,
contrast, plant choices, lighting, garden structures and
sculptures, and more. Design strategies are reinforced by practical
advice on garden care, pruning, maintenance, and coexisting with
animals and birds. Winterland gives beginning and experienced
gardeners alike the tools to develop outdoor havens that will
evolve over seasons and years to become true garden sanctuaries.
Create your own small garden with expert gardener Joe Swift. Green
spaces are the perfect antidote to fast city living. Learn how to
create your own small garden with expert gardener Joe Swift's
practical, easy-to-follow advice. From courtyards to rooftops,
transform awkward and unexciting spaces with inspirational ideas
and solutions. Whatever you want your green space to look like and
be used for, Joe's no-nonsense approach guides you through issues
such as privacy, boundaries and shade, to growing plants in areas
with little to no soil. The wider environmental benefits are
significant - helping to reduce pollution and minimise the heat
island effect (a result of the hardscape in towns and cities). The
plants will increase biodiversity, and many will be an important
year-round resource for wildlife. In this book, Joe covers a vast
range of exciting, impactful and innovative ways to stamp your
personality on your outdoor space. He demonstrates how to use
paving, boundaries, containers, furniture, water and sculpture to
help structure and define, and how to give the starring role to the
plants you choose to draw the seasons into our towns and cities.
Joe Swift is an author, TV presenter and garden designer. He makes
regular appearances on BBC's Gardener's World and the RHS Flower
Shows
How To Graft Tomato Plants demystifies grafting tomato plants for
the home gardener. Grafted tomato plants have proven to be an
effective technique to combat soil borne diseases, increase both
fruit production and plant vigor. Grafted tomato plants can extend
harvest, increase tolerance to heat and cold, and reduce the use of
chemicals to fight root borne disease. Included in this
easy-to-follow guide are the critical steps for successful
grafting, the essential factors for choosing rootstock, and the
importance of a germination test. You will learn a grafting
technique, and how to simplify the healing chamber. Instructions
for planting and caring for your successful grafted tomato plants
is also included. With patience and practice, the guidelines in
this book will assist gardeners everywhere to graft tomatoes and
enjoy the benefits of beautiful, vigorous tomato plants all season
long in the garden.
A follow-up to the widely popular Flower Recipe Book, The Plant
Recipe Book is the next great thing in interior plant design,
providing simple steps showing anyone how to create stunning living
plant decor. Each one of the 100 "recipes" specifies the type and
quantity of plants needed; clearly numbered instructions detail
each step; and 400 photographs show how to place every stem.
Traditional pots and plant containers are used, but so are less
conventional vehicles and methods, like shutters and planting under
glass. A basic how-to chapter provides planting techniques, a tools
and materials list, sourcing and plant care information, and expert
advice.
Learn how to create the perfect container garden with this handy
little guidebook from an experienced National Trust head gardener.
It's packed with nifty tips and advice for gardening in containers,
even if your outdoor space is as small as a few pots on a balcony
or doorstep, to ensure stunning floral displays and abundant fruit
and vegetable crops. The author discusses how to choose the best
pot for the job, and how to position pots to harness the sun's rays
or provide shade to suit particular plants. He goes on to cover how
to work with colour and create height and width in your container
garden, and the best ways to ensure successful drainage, feeding
and watering. The book ends with a useful directory of the sorts of
flowers and vegetables that thrive in pots, including some you
might not have thought of. Beautifully illustrated throughout, this
practical guide contains everything you need to create an exquisite
display of pots in your garden.
The only comprehensive guide to wood specifically for landscape architects. Wood, with its unique warmth and richness, takes us back to the roots of our building heritage and back to the landscape. Lightweight, simple, and clean to work with, it is one of the most versatile building materials, and–thanks in part to its natural origin–one that is also especially well-suited to the designed landscape. Wood in the Landscape gives you the information you need to exploit wood’s full potential in your design work. The first comprehensive guide to the properties, use, selection, and installation of woodwritten from the landscape architect’s perspective, it is destined to become a staple in your practice. Wood in the Landscape provides full, detailed coverage of all relevant technical aspects of working with wood–including the physical properties and characteristics of wood as well as finishes, fasteners, and adhesives. It examines the construction methodologies used to build a range of common structures, from fences and decking to gazebos and bridges, and shows how to avoid common problems that can adversely affect durability – particularly important when it comes to outdoor settings. Generously supplemented with over 100 photographs and illustrations, Wood in the Landscape is a terrific source of ideas that will inspire you to explore the many exciting possibilities for using wood to enhance your landscape designs. Wood in the Landscape is an invaluable resource for landscape architects, landscape designers, and architects who provide site-planning services.
THE UPDATED, AUTHORITATIVE GUIDE TO SPORTS FIELD MANAGEMENT THAT
INCLUDES THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN, AND ON, THE FIELD The updated
Third Edition of Sports Fields: Design, Construction, and
Maintenance is a comprehensive reference for professionals who are
responsible for the design, construction, renovation, and
maintenance of athletic facilities. This book contains illustrative
examples of specific design elements of the most popular sports
facilities. This Third Edition contains new chapters on safety,
public relations, and professionalism for future sports field
managers, as well as fresh drawings and photos that highlight
innovative field layout, grading, irrigation, and drainage. All-new
case studies review best practices and techniques for sports fields
ranging from youth and high school fields to fields that are
designed for professional athletes. This text is also an ideal
resource for anyone studying for Sports Field Manager Certification
(offered by STMA). Features new case studies that include design
and management best practices for all levels and types of sports
facilities Offers new chapters on safety, public relations, and
professionalism for future sports field managers Includes new
illustrations and photos of innovative field layout, grading,
irrigation, and drainage Contains the most recent information on
sand-based field systems and synthetic turf Presents discussions of
a range of fields including baseball, softball, football, soccer,
lacrosse, field hockey, tennis, and track and field Sports Fields:
Design, Construction, and Maintenance, Third Edition is a blueprint
for field managers, designers, and builders for successful sports
field projects.
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