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In Spring Rain, writer and gardener, Marc Hamer, now in his 60s, shares his path to contentment from difficult beginnings. Through the prism of family gardens, he reflects on how we reconcile our childhoods with where we end up as adults. Growing up in a violent home, as a young boy, Hamer found solace and safety in his small back garden. In particular, in its shed, where he stumbled across an incomplete set of old encylopaedias. These books, and observing the plants and insects in his private kingdom, began his lifelong love of learning and openness to the world.

'Utterly charming...an uplifting and optimistic story' Hot Brands Cool Places on New Beginnings at Rose Cottage If you love Lucy Diamond, Phillipa Ashley, Sue Moorcroft and Holly Martin, you'll LOVE Erin Green's novels of love, life and laughter! 'A perfect story full of hope, love and...

Imagine stepping outside your door and harvesting fresh fruit, berries, herbs, and vegetables from a thriving ecosystem you designed yourself. A food forest is more than a garden. It’s a living system where fruit trees, berry bushes, herbs, vines, and groundcovers grow together the way nature intended. Instead of fighting against the land, you learn how to work with it. The result is a landscape that produces food year after year while improving soil, supporting pollinators, and becoming easier to maintain over time.

Unearthed is the story of how Claire Ratinon found belonging through falling in love with growing plants. For years, her troubled relationship with the land of her birth left her feeling unwanted, but reconnecting with nature allowed her finally to put down roots. Like many diasporic people of colour, Claire grew up feeling cut off from the natural world. She lived in cities, and stuck with the belief that success and status could fill the space where belonging was absent. Through learning the practise of growing food, she unpicked her beliefs about who she ought to be.

The organic grower's guide to planting, propagation, culture, and ecology. Trees are our allies in healing the world. Partnering with trees allows us to build soil, enhance biodiversity, increase wildlife populations, grow food and medicine, and pull carbon out of the atmosphere, sequestering it in the soil. Author Akiva Silver is an enthusiastic tree grower with years of experience running his own commercial nursery. In this audiobook, he clearly explains the most important concepts necessary for success with perennial woody plants.

I have written this audiobook to aid you in growing your first bonsai. It will help you through the process, even if you do not have much, or any, prior knowledge about these wonderful, miniature trees. We will look at picking the correct bonsai for your first tree, how to create the perfect environment for your tree, how to feed and water your tree, the tools you will need to help you grow your bonsai, as well the important tasks of pruning and repotting.

Gardening. Where on Earth do you start? The Power of Self-Sufficient Organic Gardening will teach you everything you need to know about gardening and the benefits that you can gain from setting up your own gardening project. There are so many reasons you should be gardening. Not only does it allow you to sustain yourself, but there are also multiple environmental and health factors that are a major aspect of gardening as well. The best part? It doesn’t matter how big your space is, there is always something you can do with what you have available to you.

A celebration of Britain's wonderful garden birds When Bob the robin flew into Tony's life, it was the beginning of an incredible friendship that captured the nation's heart. Now Tony is back in the garden - and he's making more feathered friends. Filled with heartwarming stories and surprising...

Embark on an eye-opening journey into the multifaceted world of one of the most vilified plant in the history of humanity. From its pre-historical roots to its groundbreaking future, this book explores the complexities and possibilities of the cannabis plant. Ever wondered about the significance...

Esther's life isn’t perfect (whose is?) - but she’s happy enough living in her little flat with her boyfriend, Josh. But that’s about to change. Bored at work, she wishes that something, anything, would happen to liven her life up. Unfortunately, her wish comes true: when Josh calls her from the airport to tell her he’s going to work in a bar in Spain and that she’s not invited, Esther is devastated, and her unhappiness is compounded when she discovers she can actually view the bar via a webcam link and watch him chatting up other girls. 

Hydroponics is one of the key advancements that has helped gardening thrive through ancient times and until now. It's easier than you think, and with some dedication your garden can flourish. Whether you want to grow vegetables for you and your family, or if you want to create a beautiful herb garden, hydroponics is a way to expand your gardening techniques and have a hand in creating something new. You can pick and choose from six different systems and setups.

It doesn't matter if you have zero green thumbs or live in the middle of a big city. With How to Grow Your Own Food, you will have all the info you need to start gardening at home. How to Grow Your Own Food is the perfect book for anyone new to gardening or who has tried and failed in the past. It takes you from beginner steps through mastering advanced techniques. This book will guide you through your entire journey, from setting up your garden to tending and harvesting.

Embark on a verdant journey of cultivating your own slice of paradise—discover the secret to successful greenhouse gardening, even if you’re a complete novice! A greenhouse offers a controlled environment for plants to grow, protecting them from harsh weather conditions and pests. Plus, it allows you to extend your growing season and experiment with different plant varieties.

Ready to grow more food with less guesswork? Raised Bed and Container Gardening Fundamentals for Beginners is a clear, practical guide to growing successfully in raised beds and containers—whether you’re working with a backyard, patio, or small space. This book focuses on the foundations that actually determine success: soil structure and composition, drainage, watering correctly, light placement, plant spacing, and choosing crops that thrive in contained growing systems.

Summer Rayne Oakes, an urban houseplant expert and environmental scientist, is the icon of wellness-minded millennials who want to bring nature indoors, according to a New York Times profile. Summer has managed to grow 1,000 houseplants in her Brooklyn apartment (and they're thriving!) Her...

Everyone is dealing with the same things—inflation, pollution, and the diminishing quality of life. However, not everyone is willing to do something about it. The government seems to be doing nothing as the cost of living increases, and people like you are ready to take things into their own hands. The truth is, you really don’t need the government or any large corporation to provide your daily needs. All you need is nature.

Weltreisende sucht Ort zum Bleiben: Ihr Bestseller "Das große Los" hat Hunderttausenden Lust gemacht, aufzubrechen und die Welt zu sehen. Inzwischen will Meike Winnemuth nur eins: ankommen, Wurzeln schlagen, festen Boden unter den Füßen. Und zwar einen, den sie persönlich dorthin geschaufelt hat. Sie startet das Projekt "Garten". Obwohl sie nie einen hatte und nicht mal ahnt, wie man Tomaten zieht. Einzige Regel für den Anfang: Das Grüne muss nach oben. Mit Tempo und Witz erzählt Meike Winnemuth in ihrem Tagebuch vom großen Wachsen (Muskelkater!) und Werden (plötzlich: geduldig!).

In a bid to create the perfect sustainable food production system, aquaponics was born. This system has been adopted worldwide and used extensively. However, many people tend to take up this food production technique without having basic knowledge of what it entails. As a result, their systems flop and fail to perform to their expectations. This has prompted educational campaigns geared toward familiarizing the community with the practice.

Have you ever wondered why the leaves of the Swiss cheese plant have holes? How aloe vera came to be harnessed as a medicinal powerhouse? Or why—despite your best efforts—you can’t keep your Venus flytrap alive? You are not alone: houseplant expert Jane Perrone has asked herself those very questions, and in Legends of the Leaf she digs deep beneath the surface to reveal the answers.

Rooted in the Church’s long tradition of caring for body and soul, this practical guide introduces listeners to the healing power of herbs found in God’s creation. With clear instruction and engaging insight, it shows how to grow, prepare, and use natural remedies for common ailments while integrating faith and gratitude into the practice of healing. Drawing on history, the lives of the saints, and time-tested wisdom, this books helps listeners cultivate a simple home apothecary and rediscover a balanced approach to health that honors both nature and the Creator.