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A comprehensive guide that shows the reader how to grow ornamentals, edibles, and fruit; propagate plants; and even try basic hydroponics.

A timeless gardening classic by Christopher Lloyd, one of Britain's most highly respected plantsmen, updated for the 21st century. With a new foreword by Anna Pavord.

Creative and imaginative ways to enjoy the crops of a forest garden, from bamboo shoots and beech leaves to medlars and mashua.

In the tenth River Cottage Handbook, NikkiDuffy shows how to grow and cook with herbs

Almost eighty years after her death, Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932) is still one of the most influential of all English garden designers. Best known for the superb use of colour schemes in her hallmark flower borders, she combined an early training in art with self-taught horticultural skills. Early influences included William Morris, John Ruskin and William Robinson, but it is her partnership with the architect Edwin Lutyens that produced some of the most distinctive of Edwardian houses and gardens. From her house (and nursery) at Munstead Wood, Surrey, Jekyll designed over 400 gardens across Britain and Europe, and some in America where her archive of designs and drawings is now held. This book explores her life, influences on her early work in art and crafts, the transfer to Munstead Wood and working relationship with Edwin Lutyens, as well as her own writings and achievements.

Hollyhocks and cabbages, roses and runner beans: the English cottage garden combines beauty and utility, pride and productivity. Gardens did not just appeal to the senses, however: they played a philosophical and moral role in society, and thus in our social history.

Both a conceptual and hands-on gardening book, suitable for gardeners at all levels The Resilient Gardener extends the principles of sustainable agriculture, nutrition and ecology.

One January morning in 1734, cloth merchant Peter Collinson hurried down to the docks at London's Custom House to collect cargo just arrived from John Bartram in the American colonies.

Japanese maples are unlike any other tree. They boast a remarkable diversity of color, form, and texture. As a result of hundreds of years of careful breeding, they take the center stage in any garden they are found. This title offers descriptions of over 150 introductions to plant nomenclature, and various insights into established favorites.

Brings together the best advice for cultivating fruit trees using biodynamic methods, to produce healthy pesticide-free fruit.

Updated 2021. The cottage garden eschews rigid guidelines: it rambles, it is personal, defined by the garden space and how it is used. Cottage gardens are sensuous, tumbledown, colourful, eclectic, productive spaces piled full of riotous flowers, fruit and vegetables.

The Curious Gardener's Almanac contains over 1000 entries of remarkable information about flowers, vegetables, fruits, trees, herbs, insects, birds, water, soil, tools, composts, climate, recipes, gardens and gardeners, myths, superstitions, biodynamics..In short it is a collection as profuse and variegated as gardening itself.

Follows "Fuchsias - A Colour Guide", profiling 1500 cultivars with over 500 colour photographs. This work offers a practical advice from an expert on how to care for this beautiful plant.

From the Orinoco River to the hothouses of Kew, this is a dark and humorous tale of orchid smugglers, visionary breeders; of corruption and murder; and of the bizarre world of international plant politics and the gentle people whose passion is the cultivation of these beautiful, fragile flowers.

This is a complete seed saving guide that describes specific techniques for saving the seeds of 160 different vegetables. 80 photos.

Garden better for less all year long with Anya Lautenbach the "Money-Saving Gardener".With month-by-month advice on what to do when - from self-sown seedlings to spot, the best time to propagate different plants, and seasonal pruning jobs - Anya shows you how to keep your garden looking good without breaking the bank. Handy monthly plant lists, money-saving tips, propagation chart, and planting calendar guide you on your way.Embrace each season with timely projects to absorb you, garden highlights to enjoy, and notes on how to find happiness in your garden even in the depths of winter. Anya's clear, practical yet mindful approach will help anyone grow a glorious garden while cutting costs.

An illustrated insider's guide to the best flowering bulbs for beautiful garden plantings throughout the year     Bulbs are an essential part of any gardener's planting palette - from the first snowdrops of winter to the last crocus of autumn, they offer endless opportunities for floral impact and experimentation.In A Year in Bloom, award-winning garden writer Lucy Bellamy showcases a wide-ranging selection of more than 150 bulbs, each presented with informative text, expert planting advice, and vibrant photography.Organized into four seasonal chapters, this modern grower's guide embraces familiar flowers such as tulips and daffodils alongside less common blooms, including dog's tooth violets, gladioli, and autumn snowflakes. Gardeners will discover bulbs suited for borders, containers, and grass plantings; bulbs to attract pollinators, for scent, for naturalized plantings; and reliably perennial bulbs that will flower year after year, supporting a sustainable approach. Elegantly designed and extensively researched, A Year in Bloom features contributions from an all-star roster of the garden world's greatest names, including Dutch plantsman Piet Oudolf, British garden designer Dan Pearson, and renowned US garden writer Margaret Roach. Featured bulbs include: Acis autumnalis ; Allium sphaerocephalon; Anemone nemorosa 'Robinsoniana'; Bessera elegans; Camassia leichtlinii 'Alba'; Colchicum autumnale; Crocus tommasinianus; Cyclamen repandum; Eranthis hyemalis; Erythronium 'Pagoda'; Fritillaria meleagris; Galanthus elwesii 'Mrs Macnamara'; Galanthus plicata 'E.A. Bowles'; Gladiolus communis subsp. byzantinus; Gladiolus papilio 'Ruby'; Hippeastrum 'Terra Mystica'; Iris 'Benton Nigel'; Iris reticulata; Leucojum aestivum 'Gravetye Giant'; Lilium martagon; Muscari armeniacum 'Valerie Finnis'; Narcissus 'Thalia'; Narcissus fernandesii var. cordubensis; Nerine bowdenii; Ornithogalum ponticum 'Sochi'; Scilla bifolia; Tritonia disticha subsp. rubrolucens; Tulipa 'Ballerina';Tulipa orphanidea (Whittallii Group); Tulipa sylvestris.

Step into the world of sustainable transformation with "Regenerative Farming On 10 Acres Or Less." This captivating book takes you through a family's inspiring shift to eco-conscious living, guided by the courage of a visionary mother. Filled with practical, easy-to-follow steps, it demonstrates how even the smallest scale farming can spark substantial environmental change. By embracing the principles of regenerative farming detailed in these pages, you'll join a growing movement dedicated to nurturing the earth for future generations.This book is more than a farming guide; it's a call to connect deeply with the land and each other. Through engaging narratives and practical steps, it demystifies regenerative farming, showing you how to rejuvenate the earth beneath your feet, regardless of experience level.Embrace a journey that spans observing your land's unique rhythm to mastering permaculture principles and smart water management. Learn how even a small plot can foster biodiversity, conserve water, and sustainably nourish future generations.Whether you're an aspiring farmer or simply seeking a more eco-conscious lifestyle, this book is your comprehensive guide to making a tangible impact. Join us in nurturing the land for a healthier, more resilient world.

Turn your passion for flowers into a thriving business! This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about starting and running a successful flower farm. From choosing the right varieties to mastering marketing, you'll learn essential techniques for growing beautiful blooms and earning a sustainable income. Dive into soil health, pest control, harvesting methods, and more - all with beginner-friendly Whether you're a novice enthusiast or a seasoned gardener, this comprehensive guide equips you with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in the flourishing flower farming industry. Join the ranks of successful flower farmers and transform your passion for flowers into a profitable venture.Take the first step towards your floral dreams today. Grab your copy of 'Flower Farming: A Comprehensive Guide to Growing Flowers for Profit' and blossom into a successful flower farmer!"

The Apple: A Delicious History tells the engrossing and richly informative story of a fruit with a unique attachment to the human story. The 10,000-year tale of the round and pleasantly crunchy products of the trees of the genus Malus embraces not only culinary, horticultural, social and commercial history but also age-old traditions in mythology, folklore and religion. Best-selling author Sally Coulthard takes the reader on a fascinating and strikingly international journey - from the apple's earliest beginnings in the mountains of Kazakhstan to the explosion of apple-growing in twenty-first-century China. Along the way, we learn how the apple made its way along the Silk Road from Central Asia to Europe and about its role in the grisly rituals of the Druids; and we discover why, despite there currently existing more than 7500 varieties of apple - from the ubiquitous, astringent Granny Smith to the purple-skinned Black Diamond of Tibet - only a handful of cultivars are available in modern supermarkets. Amplified by apple recipes and the stories behind them, from apple fritters to apple crumble and from verjuice to pomade, The Apple: A Delicious History is the perfect gift book for gardeners, nature lovers - or indeed anyone who likes a drop of cider or a slice of apple pie.

Inspire a year of garden visiting with the National Garden Scheme's Garden Visitor's Handbook 2024 - the essential guide to over 3,500 gardens opening for the National Garden Scheme this year. With hundreds of new gardens opening each year there are new horticultural gems to explore and old favourites to be revisited. Rachel de Thame says 'Wandering through a garden always gives me time and space to breathe, enjoy outdoors and find peace. Browsing the pages of this book offers thousands of amazing gardens just waiting to be explored. It's my must have guide to a year of garden visiting.' With detailed descriptions of every garden, stunning photos, and handy maps and calendars, all of the information you could possibly need to visit a beautiful garden is right at your fingertips! What could be better, an affordable day out in a beautiful garden whilst knowing that your visit is helping support some of the best loved nursing and health charities in the UK.

A coherent picture of regenerative agriculture and all that it entails. From rural to urban and from physical practices on the land to financial and social impacts of the way we produce our food, many different topics are included. He provides ethical as well as practical guidelines to consider and a scientific base from which to make decisions.

Grow Your Own Mushrooms features techniques for both outdoor logs and indoor trays, tips for storage, and techniques for use.

Pots are everywhere in Sarah Raven's garden at Perch Hill. Every corner comes to life with their colour and vibrancy.A Year Full of Pots overbrims with year-round inspiration, planting ideas and expert advice from Sarah Raven, the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Year Full of Flowers and A Year Full of Veg.Accessible and rewarding, growing flowers in pots is a simple and enjoyable way to enhance any space, from small city plots to huge gardens. Get the pots right and your garden will take on a cheerful energy of its own. They are the bubbles in the champagne, the cherries on the cake; the final flourish in making a garden beautiful. And with pots, there is one iron rule: more is more.Discover practical design tips that will really enhance your containers. Use ingenious tricks when combining flower colours such as choosing a BRIDE (the star of the show), a BRIDESMAID (similar to the bride but smaller and less conspicuous) and a GATECRASHER (the colour contrast, which brings the whole thing to life). Learn all about the types of forms and plant structures - THRILLER, FILLER, PILLAR and SPILLER - and how to put them to best use. And take on the simplest of ideas, such as raising flower pots on to a wall or table so you see more of them, for instant impact.Following the seasons, A Year Full of Pots shows you how to make your own evolving tapestry of colour through long-lasting container combinations. All the flowers and planting schemes Sarah has tried and tested over the decades are in here, plus the design principles that will work for you at any scale, whether you have one pot or a garden full of them.

"With practical, step-by-step instructions and on-the-ground examples at every scale, Flower Farming for Profit is a comprehensive, beautiful guide to achieving profitability as a cut flower farmer. When Lennie Larkin set out to become a flower farmer, she found all sorts of resources about growing flowers but a scarcity of reliable information on how to build a profitable cut flower business. How do you create efficient systems and adequately value your own time and effort through your pricing? When and how should you consider scaling up your farm? How can you make doing what you love support you financially? In Flower Farming for Profit, Larkin answers these questions-and many, many more. With instructive lessons and savvy business tips from her own and other successful farms around the world, she explores: -The diverse challenges of both wholesale and retail sales channels, from florists and farm stands to farmers markets -Streamlining weddings for the farmer-florist, from communications to floral design -Efficient recordkeeping and bookkeeping -Steps for conducting your own cost-of-production analysis -Marketing and growth strategies -Business planning, goal setting, and making financial projections -Crop planning based on local climatic conditions, market demand, and sales projections The cut flower industry continues to experience wild growth. To successfully do what they love while expanding the market for sustainably produced flowers, new and experienced farmers alike must deliberately step back from the field and into the office. Flower Farming for Profit is a one-of-a-kind guide to creating the type of numbers-driven business that will allow individual farms to prosper and local flower economies to thrive"--

Free your imagination and discover vibrant interiors inspired by market and vintage finds from around the world.

Information, inspiration, tips and trivia to help you make the most of your gardening year

The first book from celebrated garden designer, popular Instagrammer and advocate of English cottage style, Sean A Pritchard, showing how to plan your garden so you can display flowers and foliage in your home through the year.