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- The permaculture market garden : a visual guide to a profitable whole-systems farm business / by Loeks, Zach,1985-author.;
"Author Zach Loeks brings together his passion for sustainable permaculture food production systems and beautiful, vibrant illustrations to provide a highly visual guide to the smooth integration of permaculture into the market garden, without use of major equipment or operation changes. Profiling crops and ecosystem-based systems, Loeks demonstrates a profitable, sustainable and approachable model for the future of market gardening."--- Subjects: Horticulture.; Permaculture.; Sustainable agriculture.;
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- How to grow the flowers : a sustainable approach to enjoying flowers through the seasons / by Mogendorff, Marianne,author.; Bonser-Shaw, Aloha,photographer.; Romain, Camila,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Growing flowers to cut and enjoy at home can sharpen our awareness of the world around us and make us more attuned to nature. We find it impossible to walk anywhere without spotting a prized rose in a front garden, a brassica gone to seed on a neighbouring allotment plot or a weedy verge in a carpark and considering its potential for cutting"--- Subjects: Flower gardening.; Flowers; Flowers; Sustainable horticulture; Sustainable horticulture.;
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- Grow now : how we can save our health, communities, and planet-one garden at a time / by Murphy, Emily(Gardener),author.;
"What is an easy, actionable way to put excess atmospheric carbon back in the ground and reduce our contributions to emissions and food waste? By creating our own "climate victory gardens." We now recognize that plots in towns and cities are critical to supporting planetary diversity, and by instituting organic, regenerative practices and growing some of our own food, we can sequester carbon as well as shift toward living in a more ecologically responsible way. This book will help families across the country to address eco-anxiety and particpiate in climate activism in a nurturing and positive way"--- Subjects: Gardening; Organic gardening.; Sustainable horticulture.;
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- Gardening for everyone : growing vegetables, herbs, and more at home / by Watkins, Julia,1976-author.;
"A guide to creating and growing a backyard garden simply and sustainably-from planning to planting to harvest, with profiles of essential vegetables and herbs, ecological tips, and fun and creative projects." -- Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Gardening.; Herb gardening.; Kitchen gardens.; Sustainability.; Sustainable horticulture.; Vegetable gardening.;
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Garden hacks : 70 smart, sustainable tips for gardeners /
Every gardener needs clever ideas to make the most of their green space, whether it's big or small. The tips and tricks in this book take you through each season of the gardening year in a friendly way, with clear step-by-step instructions.- Subjects: Gardening; Organic gardening.; Sustainable horticulture.;
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- Futureproof your garden : environmentally sustainable ways to grow more with less / by Stewart, Angus,author.; Stewart, Emma,author.;
A practical guide to creating and maintaining a water-efficient garden, including a comprehensive photographic plant directory, and insights into sustainable design, in big and small spaces. Welcome to your essential guide for creating healthy, sustainable, water-wise gardens and landscapes. Futureproof your garden is a go-to resource for anyone who wants expert advice on how to use, capture and store water efficiently in times of drought or deluge. Angus and Emma help you to choose plants that not only suit your personal style, but that can adapt to changing environments. A photographic plant directory is packed with information on what to plant where, and the pair share design know-how that's adaptable to outdoor spaces of all sizes. Soil care is considered in comprehensive detail, and photo essays offer step-by-step garden DIY how-tos-including wicking beds, capillary watering, deep irrigation and ollas. Make the most of a guide to plant selection that equips you to create landscapes that are functional, beautiful and resilient, covering techniques for ornamental, habitat and edible gardens.- Subjects: Drought-tolerant plants.; Gardening; Gardening.; Gardens; Sustainable agriculture.; Sustainable horticulture.; Xeriscaping.;
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- Groundcover revolution : how to use sustainable, low-maintenance, low-water groundcovers to replace your turf / by Jentz, Kathy,author.;
"Reducing the lawn is among the biggest trends in homeownership, with an endless stream of homeowners looking for an eco-friendly alternative to a traditional turfgrass lawn. In the last few years alone, over 23 million American adults converted part of their lawn to a natural landscape, and now they're looking to do even more. The biggest challenge to adopting this new ideal of the perfect lawn? Knowing how and when to replace your turf, and which plants are the best ones for the job. Groundcover Revolution is here with all the answers you need (and some you didn't even know you needed!) How replacing a lawn with groundcovers reduces resource consumption on a significant level; Why groundcovers require far less long-term maintenance than turf after establishment; The many additional benefits of groundcovers, including erosion control, a reduction in chemical usage, a boost in biodiversity, and mitigation of climate change as a carbon sink; The ways groundcovers overcome challenges such as tree roots, compacted soils, poor drainage, and dense shade; The step-by-step mechanics of how to get rid of your lawn, how to place and plant groundcovers from seeds, plugs, or transplants, and how to care for your new "quilted lawn" once it's in place"--- Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Gardening.; Gardens; Ground cover plants.; Landscape gardening.; Lawns.; Sustainable horticulture.;
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- The climate change garden : down to Earth advice for growing a resilient garden / by Morgan, Sally,1957-author.; Stoddart, Kim,author.;
The long-predicted extremes of weather caused by climate change are now on our doorstep and gardens around the world are suffering. No matter where on the planet you live, the climate and weather patterns are changing fast, and our gardening practices need to catch up. This book reveals which plants are better suited to deal with extremes and which techniques, practices, and equipment can help temper the issues. This is a global gardener's guide to successful growing beneath the shadow of a changing climate.- Subjects: Gardening; Gardening.; Gardens; Gardens; Plants, Flowering of; Sustainable horticulture.; Vegetation and climate.;
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- How to grow plants for free : creating new plants from cuttings, seeds and more / by Akeroyd, Simon,author.; Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain),issuing body.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The perfect introduction to increasing the number of plants in your garden or community easily and cheaply. Increase your stock of plants easily and for free by propagating them yourself. How to grow plants for free demystifies the art of taking cuttings and explains the other ways you can multiply your garden plants. Propagating your own plants is fun, inexpensive, and a sustainable way to garden.- Subjects: Gardening.; Plant cuttings.; Plant propagation.; Planting (Plant culture);
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- You will be able to garden by the end of this book / by Akeroyd, Simon,author.; Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain),contributor.;
The title might sound like a bold statement, but you really will be able to garden by the end of this book. Whether you are a budding botanist or just aspire to have greener fingers, this book will hold your 'horticultural hand' and guide you gently through the principles of gardening. Whether you have a tiny courtyard or something a bit bigger, this book will share everything you need to know to create your own patch of horticultural heaven. With 12 easy-to-follow chapters that explore all the basics of successful, stress-free gardening including assessing and designing your garden, how to grow fruit and vegetables, plant maintenance, propagation, lawns and container garden. The 15 step-by-step techniques will teach you how to sow seeds, prune shrubs, cut a hedge, mow a lawn and even how to design your own outside space, plus so much more. Just as important, the book explains how to garden sustainably and encourage wildlife, so that you can make informed decisions when it comes to creating and maintaining your garden.- Subjects: Gardening.;
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