Vegetables Growing Guide Chart by Stefan Mager

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Category: Gardening

THIS GUIDE introduces 68 delicious vegetables that can easily be grown to provide fresh and nutritious food from the home garden at little cost. Knowing what to grow, where and when will make the garden more productive and enjoyable. All the important information is provided in a format that even a novi ce gardener can follow effortlessly. In addition there are sections on Moon and companion planting, as well as on compost making and soil understanding.  Features: 8 x A4 pages, 68 vegetables, germination times, plant and row distances, companion planting, best moon phase, picking times, soil quality, how to make compost. ...Show more

Fruit and Berry Growing Guide by Stefan Mager

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Category: Gardening

Seed Collecting Guide by Stefan Mager

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Category: Gardening

Seeds from your own crops are accustomed to your climate and soil and likely to be more resilient to pests in your areas. Collecting and saving your own seed is easy with this chart.

Botanical Field Guide by Stefan Meger

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Category: Gardening

The Botanical Field Guide offers in symbol and keyword format a substantial overview of the plant world. Plants express life. They sustain the environment and feed humans and animals alike. For the conscious observer the plant becomes more than the sum of its parts. The plant can be experienced as an un folding event that moves through the seasons from seed to leaf to flower to fruit and to seed again. Make this comprehensive and robust guide your steady companion, wherever you live, in city or country. Use it to look for details, to classify, to reference, to compare and to remember keywords for later research. Very soon your eyes will become more discerning and your discoveries will be a richly satisfying source of inspiration. Living with, understanding and respecting the omnipresent processes of Nature by way of personal, direct observation will help us adapt to and cope with the environmental changes that inevitably lie ahead. ...Show more

Rose Growing Guide by ARACARIA GUIDES

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Category: Gardening

A rose is a woody perennial of the genus Rosa, within the family Rosaceae. Most rose species are native to Asia, a few to North America, to Europe and northwest Africa. Ancient history gives abundant proof of the esteem in which the Queen of Flowers was held. The raising of varieties from seed was well known and studied with deep interest from the earliest ages of horticulture. India, Persia, Turkey, Egypt and Spain all played a part in the ancient history of the rose. Roses medicinal properties have been recognised throughout the ages. Rosewater and Attar of Roses are valued commodities, as are some old varieties of roses that still exist today. There are approximately 13,000 identifiable varieties of roses in the classes of roses presented in this Guide. ...Show more

Permaculture Guide by Stefan Mager

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Category: Gardening

Permaculture has become a global movement. The principles of permaculture work on any scale and can be adapted to any climate, landscape or cultural context. You do not have to be an expert landscape designer or a certified permaculturist to use permaculture guidelines in your garden. This guide provide s a broad overview of the subject enabling you to introduce permaculture concepts without delay. ...Show more

Get Up and Grow: Herb, Vegetable and Fruit Growing Projects for Both Indoors and Outdoors, from She Grows Veg by Lucy Hutchings

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Category: Gardening

In this truly innovative book Lucy Hutchings – aka She Grows Veg – proves that vegetable gardening doesn't always require outdoor space. Through clever uses of space and containers, understanding of growing conditions and a unique, design-led approach, Lucy showcases how anyone can grow pretty much any thing in their back garden, courtyard, balcony or kitchen. Lucy creates 19 projects, from living vegetable walls and hydroponics basics, to indoor greenhouses and hanging herb racks that have all the decorative style and visual interest of ornamental house plants. With step-by-step illustrations and stunning photography, with Get Up and Grow, you can go from gardening novice to growing pro in a matter of weeks. Lucy is blazing a trail for new-wave gardening with a mantra of anything is possible, for anyone.  ‘Clear, modern and inspiring’ – Alan Titchmarsh, gardener and broadcaster A vegetable gardening book by a gardener taking Instagram and YouTube by storm.   ...Show more

2021 Moon Planting Guide for Gardeners

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Category: Gardening

Put the Moon to work in your garden. Growing by the lunar rhythms dates back to many ancient civilisations and is increasingly popular with gardeners today. The Moon has been part of the planting and growing process of most early cultures throughout the world. It affects the large masses of water such a s oceans (tides) and rivers but also asserts an influence on very small bodies of liquid as can be found in plants (sap). ...Show more

Green Thumb by Craig Miller-Randle

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Category: Gardening

No one is born with a green thumb ... but anyone can grow one! Renowned indoor 'plantspert' Craig Miller-Randle takes you through the basics of helping indoor plants to thrive. Green Thumb is filled with advice that Craig has distilled in his 40+ years of experience. Whether it's choosing the right pot , propagating, watering or getting rid of pests, Craig has all the info you'll need. There are also photographic step-by-step projects, an A-Z guide to the care of indoor plants and loads of styling inspiration. Maybe you're at the beginning of your love affair with plants, perhaps you're already a collector of rare species or have a home full of plant pets ... whatever stage you are at, Green Thumb will help you select, care for and propagate plants with ease to grow your own lush indoor jungle.   ...Show more

Nature Style: Cultivating Wellbeing at Home with Plants by Alana Langan, Jacqui Vidal

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Category: Gardening

It's no secret that time spent in nature is good for us. Nature helps us thrive, improves our health and wellbeing, decreases stress and increases happiness. But if you don't have the luxury of a forest at your doorstep, bringing the outside in can provide an immediate connection to the natural world an d the many benefits that come with it. From the founders of the botanical emporium Ivy Muse comes a practical guide to styling the home for health and harmony, using nature as a blueprint. With expert advice on houseplants and how to style them, as well as pro-tips on the choice of decor and materials, finishes and furnishings, this book shows how natural elements can be incorporated into almost every room in the house - both effectively and affordably. Nature Style is for all those who seek to restore body and mind in a natural and nurturing home environment where houseplants are the heroes. ...Show more

Homegrown: A year of growing, cooking and eating by Paul West

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Category: Gardening

Join River Cottage Australia host Paul West in his garden and kitchen as he shows you how to become that little bit more self-sufficient. Homegrown will give you the confidence and know-how you'll need to grow, cook and preserve your way through the year. Homegrown features planting guides for the mos t popular vegetables and fruit trees to grow yourself using whatever space you have, whether it's a balcony, backyard or nature strip. Paul also has loads of ideas for garden projects to improve your crop, from raising seedlings and building a mini greenhouse to managing rain water and heat-proofing your garden. And don't forget the food! Paul shares a year's worth of simple seasonal recipes, from basics such as breads, sauces, pickles and preserves to delicious meals that celebrate fresh produce from the garden. Garden projects include: · Raising seedlings · Building a mini greenhouse · Growing potatoes in a bag · Protecting your garden from the heat · Making a raised bed from old pallets · Growing fruit trees from cuttings · Creating a fire circle ...Show more

Plants of Power: Cultivate your Garden Apothecary and Transform your Life by Stacey Demarco

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Category: Gardening

Plants of Power is a modern guide to the foundational plants you can grow in your own garden apothecary. Reconnect with the natural world, discover age-old wisdom and tap into the power of plants to help us, whether for mood, healing, love or other aspects of our lives. Discover 66 amazing easy-to-grow plants that can change a garden - and a life! Detailed information and growing advice on 66 Plants of Power. Discover the history, mythos, magic and medicinal benefits of these plants. Fantastic recipes and plant projects to try. Planting guide by the seasons gives you the best chance of growing success. Learn all about wild foraging. A treasure trove of tips on successful propagation and cultivation. Join Stacey Demarco and Miranda Mueller for a stroll through the seasonal wheel of growing, foraging and harvesting these most powerful plant allies, whether for medicine, food or a little touch of magic. Getting your hands in the dirt has never been so much fun! ...Show more