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Nurture a year-round gardening habit with just 5 minutes a day, from the author of Kitchen Garden Revival and Leaves, Roots & Fruit. Do you find joy in seeing a plant grow from seed to flower? Has your main setback for maintaining a successful garden been finding enough time to tend it? Whether you have a windowsill garden or a backyard full of flora, finding time to garden can seem impossible. But with just 5 minutes a day, you can be sure your plants have all they need to go from seed to delicious harvest. Nicole Johnsey Burke, author of Kitchen Garden Revival and Leaves, Roots & Fruit and founder of Gardenary, Inc., guides you through the different planting seasons and shares: Quick, actionable tasks: minimal methods to keep your garden thriving Seasonal gardening plans: detailed schedules broken down into days, weeks, and monthsHabit-building techniques: proven ways to integrate gardening into your daily routineGarden-to-table benefits: easy, delicious dishes you can quickly pull together with your fresh-picked produceNicole equips you with the knowledge you need to transform 5 minutes a day into a year-round gardening habit. Experience the joy and mindfulness that comes from being more connected to nature and the food you eat.

Written by the author of the bestselling Concise Foraging Guide, this practical pocket guide describes 166 plant species with medicinal qualities that you can forage or grow in the UK and Europe.

A visual celebration of Black women and their gardens, filled with inspiration, stories, and the healing magic of gardening, based on the popular Instagram account BlackGirlsGardening.

This collection of 40 orchids tells the many intriguing stories of this beguiling plant, including notes and letters held in Kew's archives from the Victorian plant hunters who scoured the globe for new species. Box includes 40 frameable art prints.

This book is a comprehensive how-to guide to wild gardening - including foraging, seed-saving, as well as identifying edible weeds and wild plants.

This book examines three landmark utopian visions in 20th century landscape architectural, planning, and architectural theory. A must-read for instructors, students, and researchers of landscape architecture, planning, and architecture, as well as utopian studies, cultural and social history, and environmental theory.

The book presents archival research on the reconstructed Rubens Garden in Antwerp, highlighting its historical context, main plants, and artistic connections to Rubens and his contemporaries. The publication coincides with the opening of the newly created Rubens Garden at the Rubens House in Antwerp in August 2024.

Can Pippa find common ground with her unexpected house guest, or are she and local vet, Gil, destined to remain at odds, even when the village is in crisis?

Ten years ago, Erin had her heart broken by fellow vet student Oli. Now, she's his landlord.All Erin wants is independence and security. All Oli does is travel the world after locuming at practises for a few months. So when he comes back into Erin's life, she knows it's temporary, no matter the lingering looks he gives her. With Christmas approaching, the vet practice is busier than ever, and Erin is surprised at how well she and Oli work together to help the animals of Hartfell. From sharing meals in her cramped cottage to meandering the village fayre, the wall Erin has built around her heart begins to crumble. But Oli's contract is coming to an end and he's shown no sign of wanting to stay. Has she set herself up for another heartbreak from the only man she's ever loved? Or will she realise that being independent sometimes means relying on others, and security comes with taking risks?Be whisked away this Christmas to the Yorkshire Dales, for fans of Sue Moorcroft, Trisha Ashley and Heidi Swain.

Have you got a plant problem and don't know how to fix it? This complete, practical guide has all the answers you need.Drawing on the expertise and authority of the RHS, RHS Pests and Diseases has been carefully conceived to help you make a correct diagnosis - and find the most effective cure. This brand new, updated edition includes helpful new entries detailing how to cope with the latest prevalent problems, and how to keep your garden healthy while respecting the environment.Look up possible ailments in the plant-by-plant listings; make a visual identification from the extensive gallery of symptoms; then follow detailed advice in the A-Z directory to remedy the issue. With a focus on growing for food and an emphasis on sustainable solutions, RHS Pests and Diseases will help your garden stay productive, attractive, and in the best of health while caring for the planet.

From garden herbs and flowers to foraged fruits and berries, plants have the power to nourish and heal. Used in home remedies and by professional herbalists for thousands of years, nature's medicine chest offers incredible healing benefits for body, mind, and spirit.

Cut with confidence: know when and how to prune your trees and plants with this complete guide from the experts at the RHS.Keep your garden in top shape with the RHS's guide to pruning over 800 plants, shrubs, fruit bushes, ornamental trees, and climbing plants. Clear artworks and step-by-step photographs guide you through some of the simplest - and also more complicated - approaches to keeping your plants in good order.Knowing how to prune and shape plants correctly will help you achieve the best displays of flowers, produce bumper crops of fruit, and help your plants remain disease-free. A practical A-Z approach, organised by plant type, displays detailed information in an easy-to-use format, as well as guides for more specialised techniques. Whether pinch or renovation pruning, or pollaring and topiary, this book has it all.

Fill your garden with beautiful plants for next-to-nothingDo you long to grow your own plants from scratch? This complete guide from the experts at the RHS will teach you how to propagate every type of plant.If you're a thrifty gardener who wants more plants for free, then this book is perfect for you! From fruit trees and ornamental shrubs to exotic orchids and succulents, get all the info you need to propagate 1,500+ garden plants.Crammed with hundreds of step-by-step tutorials and clear advice, ranging from straightforward and simple to more in-depth and challenging. The rating system in the plant-by-plant A-Z dictionaries provides you with a quick reference to the relative ease or difficulty of each method of propagation.How long do your seedlings need to germinate? What makes a healthy stem cutting? How do you know what type of rootstock to use when grafting plants? Find out the answer to these questions and more in the most comprehensive guide to propagating plants ever published.

Fifty small gardens to inspire you, with expert advice for successful planning and planting This desirable little book features fifty small gardens from all over the world that will make you green with envy. With a new approach to gardening where photography is the hero, it also contains the practical advice you need to create your own covetable outdoor haven. Showcasing a variety of garden styles, like wildflower meadow, traditional cottage, grassy, drought-proof, sustainable, Mediterranean, minimalist, container, and many more, the book is packed with ideas that you'll want to steal! Each garden has a sumptuous opening spread, followed by another that breaks down the layout and planting, including the plant names, and gives you the knowledge to have a go yourself.

Plan your landscape or garden with more than 100 native plants that benefit birds, bees, and butterflies of the northwestern United States and southwestern Canada.The presence of birds, bees, and butterflies suggests a healthy, earth-friendly place. These most welcome guests also bring joy to those who appreciate watching them. Now, you can turn your yard into a perfect habitat that attracts them and, more importantly, helps them thrive. Acclaimed author and expert entomologist Jaret C. Daniels provides the information you need in this must-have guide for Oregon, Washington, northern Idaho, and southern British Columbia. Learn how to landscape and create pollinator gardens with native plants.The book begins with an in-depth introduction to native pollinators and to birds. It's followed by a "field guide" section to more than 100 native plants that are widely available to utilize, are easy to care for, and provide great benefit to birds, bees, and butterflies. Each species includes full-color photographs and information about hardiness zones, what they are most likely to attract, soil requirements, light levels, and Jaret's notes. As an added bonus, you'll make use of blooming charts, tips on attracting specific species, and more! Plan, plant, and grow your beautiful garden, with native plants that benefit your favorite creatures to watch and enjoy.Inside you'll find: Overview of native pollinator species in the Pacific NorthwestField guide to over 100 native plants, organized by level of sunlight neededQuick-reference chart to plants, blooming periods, and what animals each plant attractsHardiness zone information, weed control tips, and moreBONUS: Garden plans that can be customized to suit your specific interests

"Dibben and Raskin offer an insightful, inspiring but also exceptionally practical guide to integrating trees into annual cropping systems. . . in this book we see how the phrase 'the sky's the limit' has never been more applicable."--Jesse Frost, author of The Living Soil Handbook An invaluable handbook for farmers, growers, and gardeners, Silvohorticulture is the first book to offer a detailed, practical guide on how to effectively integrate trees with vegetable growing, offering information previously known only in the foresting world. Drawing on the decades-long experiences of Ben Raskin and Andy Dibben, both of whom have designed and managed agroforestry systems and have extensive experience in commercial horticultural crop production, this is the definitive book on the interaction between trees and crops, covering the benefits of trees for edible crops and the potential for additional crops from trees, plus crucial new information on how to fit trees into complex crop rotations as well as manipulating access to light. Ben and Andy also reveal the latest research on how tree roots behave and, importantly, how that impacts your crops. Agroforestry can bring immense benefits to farmers and growers--not just optimizing yield, but also improving soil, managing pests and water, increasing biodiversity, and reducing costs. System design must be customised to each grower's requirements, and Silvohorticulture offers step-by-step detail that will allow you to manage your trees and crops successfully. "In this immensely practical guide, the authors provide the technical details towards integrating trees with vegetables and other crops, all while dispelling any preconceived notions that this idea reduces productivity or function. In fact, these systems might prove essential for farm resilience in a changing climate."--Steve Gabriel, author of Silvopasture

The definitive guide to gardening in Maryland and the mid-Atlantic-from the experts at the University of Maryland Extension.Whether you're a novice or an expert gardener, The Maryland Master Gardener Handbook is the resource you need to grow a thriving garden in Maryland and the mid-Atlantic region. This reference details plant terminology, gardening instructions, growing schedules, and species charts featuring color photographs for gardeners in Maryland.Chapters cover essential horticultural topics such as ecology, botany, soils, entomology, and plant diseases. In addition to educating gardeners about the basics, the handbook highlights sustainable gardening content such as the use and care of native plants, integrated pest management, water conservation, and best management practices for gardening in a changing climate. Diving deeper, the handbook also provides information on:* Plant nutrition* Composting and pruning* Weeds and lawns* Herbaceous plants and woody plants* Vegetables and fruits* Native plants, invasive plants, indoor plants, and plant propagation* Landscape design and conservation landscaping* Wildlife and woodlands* Garden tools and equipmentFinally, the guide includes diagnostic keys for all major plant groups and special keys for cultural and environmental problems, as well as information on structural and nuisance pests. Created as part of the curriculum of the University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener Program, The Maryland Master Gardener Handbook is the definitive resource for anyone looking to develop a green thumb.

Step into the fascinating world of succulents and cacti.Sarah Gerrard-Jones (@theplantrescuer) makes understanding, growing, and enjoying cacti and succulents simple. From learning about mature plants in their native habitats to showing you how to revive flagging cacti or propagating plants on your windowsill, this beautifully photographed guide has something to share with beginners and experienced enthusiasts alike.Learn how to create the best conditions for your plants to thrive indoors or out, discover new varieties to grow, and try planting projects to take your collection to the next level. Sarah's engaging and passionate writing shares all her personal experience to ensure anyone can love looking after their cacti and succulents.

The book will offer a wide-ranging study of the design, use, and management of the gardens of Northern Iberia in the early medieval period, bringing the evidence of texts and illustrations together with that of archaeology and archaeological science, and in particular with the rapidly developing field of archaeobotany.

A stunning collection of botanical wall charts from all around the world, ideal for naturalists, botanists, scientists and anyone with a love of plant life.

Get tastier produce from your garden with this fresh approach to growing veg, fruit and ornamental plants. Home-grown food is now a reality for many, eco-conscious gardeners everywhere should be keen to explore methods that increase yield and harvest edible crops with a depth of flavour rarely matched on supermarket shelves. Biodynamic gardening techniques promise both.This incredibly accessible guide comes with fully illustrated step-by-step instructions on biodynamic techniques for home gardeners. Crystal clear practical advice tells you what to do when, from soil preparation and planting to harvesting at optimum times for the best flavour.Even busy gardeners can incorporate biodynamic practices, so for a pragmatic guide to an all-natural, ethical approach that delivers great results, look no further.

Harvest year-round from your bountiful and sustainable kitchen garden. Huw Richards' ultimate guide to permaculture gardening, outlining the regenerative methods that make kitchen gardening easier to do while being more productive. Huw shows you how to expand your growing beyond annual staples like tomatoes and cabbages to perennial fruits and vegetables. By mixing your planting, gardening seasonally, and optimizing your garden design, you will create a more beautiful and sustainable kitchen garden that is better for the soil, wildlife, and your crops - without costing more of your time. The book includes:What to grow: a substantial and comprehensive reference of edible plants and flowers you can grow - when to sow, grow on, and harvestIncludes perennials that crop every year, maximizing yield for effortA permaculture approach: streamline the way your garden operates with ideas on building resilience, using vertical space, generating healthy soil, and mixed "polyculture" plantingAesthetics and environment: how to make your kitchen garden look good by planting ornamental edibles and flowering crops that attract pollinatorsA roadmap for the year ahead guides you through the key moments throughout the four seasons

In Sissinghurst: A Dream Garden Tim Richardson reveals the magic and the mystery of these world-famous and most evocative English gardens, famous for their horticulture, their creators and the realisation of personal dreams. Now in paperback.

This book will introduce you to plants that will enhance the quality of your everyday life.