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Northern Garden Symphony Combining Hardy Perennials for Blooms All Season
ISBN: PB: 9781602234413, University of Chicago Press, University of Alaska Press, May 2021
248 pp., 22.8x15.2 cm
Put the power of a garden planning pro to work for you! Northern Garden Symphony offers explanations and illustrations of the sequential blooms of ornamental perennials as a tool for garden design. The idea of sequential blooming, Fairbanks-famous au...
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£24,00
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Domestic Herbal Plants for the Home in the Seventeenth Century
ISBN: HB: 9781851245130, Bodleian Library Publishing, August 2020
256 pp., 21x16.1 cm, 60 colour illus.
In the seventeenth century, even the most elaborate and fashionable gardens had areas set aside for growing herbs, fruit, vegetables and flowers for domestic use, while those of more modest establishments were vital to the survival of the household....
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£25,00
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Shrubs for Gardens, Agroforestry and Permaculture
ISBN: PB: 9781856233330, Bookport, Permanent Publications, April 2020
256 pp., 27.5x22.2 cm, illus.
Learn about the incredible range of useful shrubs for many different situations, large and small. World renown expert, Martin Crawford, includes common fruit bushes like currants and gooseberries, and many other less-known shrubs with edible fruits,...
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£24,95
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Volcanoes and Wine From Pompeii to Napa
ISBN: HB: 9780226177229, University of Chicago Press, November 2019
216 pp., 22.8x15.2 cm, 61 colour plates, 27 halftones
There's a reason we pay top dollar for champagne and that bottles of wine from prestige vineyards cost as much as a car: a place's distinct geographical attributes, known as terroir to wine buffs, determine the unique profile of a wine – and some rar...
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£20,00
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Heritage Apples
ISBN: HB: 9781851245161, Bodleian Library Publishing, September 2019
248 pp., 22x18 cm, 110 colour illus.
What would a greengrocer say if you were to ask for half a dozen Grenadiers and a couple of Catsheads? In the course of the past century we have lost much of our rich heritage of orchard fruits, but with taste once again triumphing over shelf-life an...
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£25,00
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Oxford Botanic Garden A Guide
ISBN: PB: 9781851245208, Bodleian Library Publishing, August 2019
80 pp., 21.8x21.8 cm, 60 colour illus.
Oxford Botanic Garden has occupied its central Oxford site next to the river Cherwell continuously since its foundation in 1621 and is the UK's oldest botanic garden. The birthplace of botanical science in the UK, it has been a leading centre for res...
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£8,00
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How to Houseplant A Beginner's Guide to Making and Keeping Plant Friends
ISBN: HB: 9781454932901, GMC Group, Sterling, July 2019
176 pp., 19.3x14.5 cm, colour illus.
A fun, accessible, illustrated guide to easily growing and caring for the top 50 houseplants, from succulents to indoor bloomers, giving readers the confidence needed to start and nurture their own collection. It includes tips and lists throughout –...
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£14,99
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Compost Teas for the Organic Grower
ISBN: PB: 9781856233279, Bookport, Permanent Publications, April 2019
256 pp., 20x17 cm, photos, diagrams
This book will teach you everything you need to know about feeding your garden, orchard or smallholding with homemade and chemical-free "teas". It is packed with recipes for creating nutrient-rich, healthy soil, to give you healthy plants and ecosyst...
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£16,00
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Edible Paradise How to Grow Herbs, Flowers, and Vegetables in Any Space
ISBN: PB: 9781856233255, Bookport, Permanent Publications, April 2019
240 pp., 24.6x18.9 cm, photos
Learn how to create your own no dig, organic garden with permaculture design and techniques. Vera's 15 years of experience as a no dig gardener provides a vast amount of knowledge on growing fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers. The book is divided i...
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£16,00
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Go Green Plants Make People Happy
ISBN: HB: 9788417557010, GMC Group, Monsa, March 2019
144 pp., 17x23 cm, colour illus.
Not for sale in Ukraine and Russia! Beyond the beauty that plants can bring into our homes, there is an ever-changing element that fills our living environments and our souls like a rite of rejuvenation. Plants bring vitality, growth and good vibes...
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£17,99
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