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Books > Health, Home & Family > Gardening > Specialized gardening methods
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100 Flowers
(Paperback)
Adult Coloring Books, Flower Coloring Books, Adult Colouring Books
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R195
Discovery Miles 1 950
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Inspired by the idea of doing something positive for their local
environment, Yvette Verner and her husband Mike bought a small
field close to their home in the south of England. With the
bountiful assistance of nature they created a flower meadow which
attracts a rich variety of wildlife, including badgers, deer and a
multitude of birds and butterflies. In this book Yvette tells the
story of their meadow: how they designed the layout, selected and
planted wild flowers, trees and hedges and spent many absorbing
hours wildlife-watching. Meadows such as theirs support large
populations of plants, insects, birds and other animals, and are
extremely important in maintaining the ecological diversity of our
countryside. Many meadow species that farmers and gardeners
consider to be weeds are host to other forms of wildlife: the
modest oxeye daisy alone supports over twenty species of insect!
"The meadow is still flourishing and each year is delightful and
different. It is particularly wonderful to see our four
grandchildren enjoying it so much." - Mike Verner, Yvette's husband
Gardening for Everyone is a sustainable guide to growing vegetables
in five simple steps: planning, building, planting, tending and
harvesting. With the same wisdom and stunning aesthetic as Simply
Living Well, Julia's beautiful new book is a guide to creating and
growing a garden simply and sustainably with profiles of essential
vegetables and herbs, ecological tips, and fun and creative
projects. Growing food in your backyard (or even on a porch or
windowsill!) is one of the simplest and most rewarding ways to
nourish yourself, be self-sufficient and connect with nature in a
hands-on way. Here sustainability expert Julia Watkins shares
everything you need to know to grow your own vegetables, fruits and
herbs, as well as wildflowers and other beneficial companion
plants. The book covers all the nuts and bolts of creating and
caring for your garden - planning, building, planting, tending and
harvesting - followed by a deeper dive into the plants themselves:
demystifying annuals vs. perennials, cold-weather vs. warm-weather
veggies, and profiles of favorite crops. Throughout, Julia offers
tips for creating an eco-friendly and sustainable garden (such as
vermicomposting, no-till 'lasagna' gardening, and attracting
pollinators), plus some fun and unexpected hands-on projects like
how to build a bean teepee, make wildflower seed paper, and enjoy
refreshing herbal lemonade ice pops.
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