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Ben fell in love with orchids as a nine-year-old, when his parents bought him a Cymbidium. That love then led him to spend his twenties in various tropical cities, teaching English and exploring jungles where exotic orchid species grew wild, pollinated by hummingbirds, huge moths and more. After a decade abroad, Ben returned to the UK. Here, his passion re-ignited when he encountered a colony of Bee orchids, a cryptic species which tricks bees into mating with its flowers. Ben was entranced.

Growing your own garden in an apartment might seem like an impossible feat–but it's not. If you want to learn how to transform your small balcony or urban rooftop into a flourishing garden, then you need this book.

At the height of summer, gardens and farmers’ markets overflow with ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and sweet, sun-warmed fruits. Canning & Preserving the Summer Harvest is your practical guide to capturing that abundance in jars so you can savor the flavors of August and September all year long. Whether you’re a foodie dreaming of gourmet jams, a home gardener with more zucchini than you can eat, or a homesteading hobbyist striving for self-sufficiency, this book will guide you step-by-step through safe and rewarding food preservation.