An entertaining and practical collection of tips and tricks to outsmart all kinds of garden pests, written by one of Britains most influential gardeners.
This antiquarian volume contains a concise yet comprehensive guide to the various enemies of the orchard, with information on how to prevent and eradicate them.
A guide to growing more than 200 salad plants,The Salad Garden covers all you need to know,from site preparation to harvesting, detailing special planting techniques, advice on the best varieties (for growing and for flavour) and plenty of tips and tricks for bountiful crops.
The 22 gardens selected for Secret Gardens of East Anglia celebrate the culture, beauty and diversity of the counties of Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex, and all deserve to be better known.
A collection of sparkling and unpredictable essays ranging across the whole world of gardening, and sometimes slightly beyond, from the acclaimed author of The Transplanted Gardener and The Potting Shed Papers.
This revised, updated and expanded edition Joy Larkcom's classic guide to growing your own vegetables contains everything you need to know to create a highly-productive vegetable plot.
An inspiring guide to transforming a small patch of ground, be it on an allotment or in a garden, into a cut flower patch which produces flowers from early spring to late autumn.
A captivating journey into the inner lives of plants from the colours they see to the schedules they keepAn enchanting look at the lives of plants, from the colours they see to the schedules they keep, in time for the start of the planting season 'An intriguing look at a plant's consciousness.
Landscape architects, design professionals and contractors alike require a good working knowledge of how to achieve plant establishment under a variety of conditions and situations.
Focusing on the principles behind production practices and their scientific basis, rather than detailed biological traits of each crop, this text outlines successes and failures in practices to date and sets out how the quantity and quality of horticultural produce can improve in the future.
Successful vegetable production in a modern competitive market requires an understanding of many more factors than the biology of crops and the production techniques involved.
Environmental horticulture - also referred to as landscape horticulture and amenity horticulture - is the umbrella term for the horticulture that we encounter in our daily lives.
Pocket Guide Fynbos features over 300 of the most spectacular and commonly seen species from South Africa’s renowned floral kingdom – all in one handy, easy-to-use guide.
These natural history guides have been developed to encourage young people and anyone with a budding interest in natural history to learn about the wonders of southern Africas fascinating fauna and flora.
This guide profiles 101 garden birds likely to be found in gardens across southern Africa, informing readers about what to look and listen for, and where and when.
This handy pocket guide introduces local gardening enthusiasts to some of southern Africas most beautiful, beneficial and easy-to-care-for indigenous plants, giving guidance on how best to use them and how to ensure that they flourish.
This handy pocket guide introduces local gardening enthusiasts to some of southern Africas most beautiful, beneficial and easy-to-care-for indigenous plants, giving guidance on how best to use them and how to ensure that they flourish.
An accessible reference to the grasses and grazers of this region, Veronica Roodts book details the fascinating ways in which these plants and animals have evolved together.
An accessible reference to the grasses and grazers of this region, Veronica Roodts book details the fascinating ways in which these plants and animals have evolved together.
Do less, produce more, and grow soil that feeds crops using chemical-free, organic no-till methodsAndrew Mefferd, veteran farmer, author of The Organic No-Till Farming Revolution, and editor of Growing for Market magazine, brings you the ultimate guide to getting started with no-till farming.
Grow Berries that Thrive-At Home, in your Market Garden, or on your Small Farm Unlock the secrets to profitable, sustainable, and innovative berry growing.
A totally new category of plants - as easy to grow as tomatoes, perfect for gardenersCannabis prohibition is ending around the world, and there's a new bud in town - auto-flowering cannabis.
Maximize your water harvesting potential with efficient, cost-effective earthworks In the face of drought and desertification, well-designed, water harvesting earthworks such as swales, ponds, and dams are the most effective way to channel water into productive use.
SQUARE FOOT GARDENINGWhatever motivates you to grow and tend to a garden, you need a strategy that will not only provide order but also help your crops mature quickly and healthily.
