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Books > Health, Home & Family > Gardening > Specialized gardening methods
Merlin, Gandalf, Voldemort--these well-known sorcerers from
popular culture are famed for their amazing spells and spectacular
magical powers. In ancient times, however, a wizard was actually a
freelance intellectual whose main stock in trade was good advice,
supported by a thorough education in agriculture, navigation,
political and military science, languages, commerce, mathematics,
medicine, and the natural sciences--in essence, the true
Renaissance man.
John Michael Greer proposes a modern mage for uncertain times;
one who possesses a startling array of practical skills gleaned
from the appropriate tech and organic gardening movements forged in
the energy crisis of the 1970s. From the basic concepts of ecology
to a plethora of practical techniques such as composting, green
manure, low-tech food preservation and storage, small-scale chicken
and rabbit raising, solar water heating, alternative energy
sources, and more, "Green Wizardry" is a comprehensive manual for
today's wizard-in-training.
Providing a solid practical introduction to the entire
appropriate tech toolkit, this book is a must-read for anyone
concerned about decreasing our dependence on an overloaded
industrial system and, in a world of serious energy shortages and
economic troubles, making life a great deal less traumatic and more
livable.
John Michael Greer is a scholar of ecological history and an
internationally renowned Peak Oil theorist whose blog "The
Archdruid Report" has become one of the most widely cited online
resources dealing with the future of industrial society. He is the
author of more than thirty books, including "The Wealth of Nature"
and "The Long Descent."
An exhaustive exposition of propagating methods, from growing from
seed to cuttings, grafting, layering, and tissue culture. It is
based on the actual working methods of successful propagators
worldwide and presents detailed explanations and illustrations of
the procedures used. This book is only available through print on
demand. All interior art is black and white.
'A brilliant and inspirational starter kit for anyone who wants to
make a garden to suit their own needs.' - Alan Titchmarsh Although
excited by the prospect of moving into their own home for the first
time, many people are mystified at the thought of what to do with
their outdoor space. Frances Tophill's fuss-free, practical guide
shows you how to create a space outside your own back door that's
designed by you, built by you and enjoyed by you. Beginning with
advice on getting to know your garden - what type of soil you have,
what the drainage and light is like - then on getting to know
yourself as a gardener - do you want a vegetable patch, an
abundance of flowers or simply an extension of your indoor living
space? - and then moving on to the practical design, including hard
and soft landscaping and building materials and guidance, Frances
guides you through different types of plants and how to source and
plant them. There is also a section on aftercare, telling you the
best way to keep your garden well cared for and easy to maintain
throughout the year.
Your garden could be even better for you. Discover... How certain
plants can form a barrier against air and noise pollution Which
birdsong alleviates anxiety How plants can help to save energy Why
green is so good for us Learn how connecting with nature can reduce
stress and improve wellbeing. You don't even need a garden - even a
balcony or houseplants can help to boost your mood. Every
recommendation is backed by scientific research, drawn together by
the team of RHS scientists and experts. Favourite garden designer
at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Matt Keightley then suggests how to
translate the science into ideas for your green space. With this
groundbreaking book, find out how, in sometimes very simple ways,
you can create an outdoor space that nourishes your mind and body,
and is good for our planet too.
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