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***The sparkling Christmas novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author Heidi Swain!*** Will love bloom this winter? Freya Fuller is living her dream, working as a live-in gardener on a beautiful Suffolk estate. But when the owner dies, Freya finds herself forced out of her job and her home...

Read by the author. Discover how to live freely and release your burdens with gospel meditations that turn your focus to the God who cares deeply for you. Are you looking for a new way of living? A way to stop anxious thoughts and release heavy burdens you aren't meant to carry? In The Way of...

Nutzgärten, Moosgärten, Botanische Gärten, Landschaftsgärten … die Vielfalt dessen, was wir unter Gärten verstehen, ist groß. Fest steht: Das Gärtnern gehört zu den ureigenen Beschäftigungen des Menschen. Die Sehnsucht, das Richtige zu tun, ein gutes Leben zu leben, schwingt bei der Gartenarbeit als Motivation immer mit.

Harness the Earth's natural energies for a vibrant, abundant garden. Electroculture Made Easy introduces you to the fascinating practice of using atmospheric and soil-based electrical currents to support plant growth naturally. Whether you're a beginner gardener or an experienced grower looking for sustainable alternatives, this practical guide will walk you through the principles, history, and hands-on application of electroculture in a way that's easy to understand and implement.

Terry Walton has kept an allotment for over 50 years - man and boy - in the Rhondda valley in South Wales. He started when he was 4, helping on his dad's plot on the side of the mountain, when he was sent to cut bracken and collect sheep manure by the bucketful to feed the rows of vegetables. By the time he was 11 he had his own plot - the youngest ever to do so - and while still in his teens established an allotment empire to grow the vegetables and flowers he sold to local customers.

Gardening for Pollinators is a practical, inspiring guide to creating vibrant, nectar-rich habitats that support bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other essential pollinators from early spring through late fall.

Bloomsbury presents A Wilder Way, written and read by Poppy Okotcha. 'A wise, passionate, heartfelt book. An invaluable resource for those seeking greater attunement with the year's cycles' - Katherine May 'I learnt so much, about the alchemy of the living world and the possibilities of...

It's 1916, and England is at war. Desperate to help in whatever way they can, Ivy and Louisa enlist as gardeners at Kew, taking on the jobs of the men who have gone to fight. Under their care, the gardens begin to flourish - but Ivy and Louisa aren't being treated fairly, and not everyone wants them there. Without women's rights, the pair begins to struggle - but can the support of the Suffragettes help their cause? And when a tragedy overseas affects the people closest to them, can the women of Kew pull together to support themselves and their country through the darkest of times? 

Brought to you by Penguin. **THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER** The Garden Jungle is about the wildlife that lives right under our noses, in our gardens and parks, between the gaps in the pavement, and in the soil beneath our feet. Wherever you are right now, the chances are that there are worms...

From world-renowned scientist Jane Goodall, as seen in the National Geographic documentary Jane, comes a fascinating examination of the critical role that trees and plants play in our world. Seeds of Hope takes us from Goodall's home in England to her home-away-from-home in Africa, deep inside...

Cultivating herbs for medical use is an ancient and powerful practice—ginger to boost your immune system, basil to ease your morning sickness, garlic to soothe your child’s cough—all these are there in your own kitchen closet. Plus, you can have 71 more science-backed ailments and their remedies in your backyard at your fingertips. But that’s just the beginning…your body’s natural wisdom is just waiting to be unlocked. But our modern, harsh chemicals can block that potential from ever being realized.

You may think you don’t have the time or the money to start a big permaculture project. But permaculture doesn’t need to be overwhelming. You can start as small as you like, and you can move at a pace that suits you. Don’t feel you have to learn everything in one go and rush out to transform a whole wilderness in a year. Just deal in manageable chunks, and you’ll do just fine. Even if all you have done is tend to a few tomato plants on your window ledge, you can become an expert gardener; all it takes is a little time, patience, and practice.

You don't need a green thumb to grow food indoors. You need a system that works. In 21 days, you'll go from seeds to harvest using simple hydroponics—without overwhelm or wasted supplies.

Do you want a productive vegetable garden, but feel unsure where to start or how to make it truly efficient? Raised Bed Gardening for Beginners was written for gardeners who want more than scattered advice. It gives you a clear, practical system for building healthy soil, planting with purpose, and increasing yield without expanding your footprint.

Every great drink starts with a plant. Sake began with a grain of rice. Scotch emerged from barley. Gin was born from a conifer shrub when medieval physicians boiled juniper berries with wine to treat stomach pain. The Drunken Botanist uncovers the surprising botanical history and fascinating science and chemistry of over 150 plants, flowers, trees, and fruits (and even a few fungi).

Christo Lloyd was recognised as one of the foremost gardeners and garden writers of the 20th century. Here, for the first time, is the definitive collection of his best, most informative, and so often amusing garden writing. Christo on gardening: "ours, in its humble way, is an art as well as a craft. At the same time it keeps us in touch with the earth, the seasons, and with that complex of interrelated forces both animate and inanimate which we call nature. It is a humanising occupation."

Beyond the garden wall lies a wealth of cultivated plants, each with a unique tale to tell. In The Grove, award-winning writer and head gardener Ben Dark reveals the remarkable secrets of 20 commonly found species—including the rose, wisteria, buddleja, box and the tulip—encountered in the front gardens of one London street over the course of year.

Growing up in an ex-mining town in Nottinghamshire, Arthur Parkinson never wanted a dog, or a cat, or a pony - just hens. As a kid, he was known as 'chicken boy', a taunt Arthur now proudly reclaims with his crested coterie that includes countless hens, from Sheila the white Silkie to Clarissa the champagne-coloured Buff Cochin. A personal and humorous memoir of Arthur's life amongst his hens, this is an invitation to discover the joy that is only possible in the company of these intriguing creatures.

This book really is for the absolute beginner. We'll cover all the basics in a motivating, easy-to-digest way, and allow nature to do the heavy lifting. We'll discover your green thumb that's been there all along. We'll take good care of our fellow human and our planet. And we'll have a lot of fun doing it! Friend, you really can live the dream, and make it your reality. It all starts with one step.

Narrated by Caroline Quentin Find solace in your outdoor space in this delightful horticultural journey with actress Caroline Quentin, as she draws on her life-long passion for gardening. Throughout this audio book, Caroline shows how much joy she gets from spending time in her garden, whether...