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Have you ever dreamed of having and maintaining an alluring garden with colorful perennial flowers and exquisite produce? Have you ever considered growing your own fruit or vegetables? Do you always imagine yourself tending your garden and harvesting your produce with the seasons? The first step is to acquire the basic knowledge contained within this audiobook that will encourage you to design the garden of your dreams. Whether you want to establish a colorful and beautiful garden with flowers and beds or grow your own edible produce.

'When a robin appears, a loved one is near' In 2019, Tony Putman was working as a gardener in Edenbridge, Kent, when he noticed a bold robin sitting on a branch of an old plum tree. The robin glanced in his direction as he approached, but he didn't move, so Tony grabbed his camera and took a...

A follow-up to Andrea Wulf's award-winning and critically acclaimed history of British gardening, this is the story of how George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and James Madison's passion for nature, plants, agriculture and gardens shaped the birth of America.

"Marian powerfully shares her passion and heart in a way that ensures you can breath life into your garden ecosystem, with clear explanations and so many practical tools and takeaways." – Nicole Masters, author of For the Love of Soil and director of Integrity Soils "I found myself crying...

One of the most effective ways to ensure a successful and sustainable garden is companion planting, the time-honored practice of strategically pairing plants to enhance growth, improve soil health, and naturally repel pests.

As a material, wood has no equal in strength, resilience, adaptability and availability. It has been our partner in the cultural evolution from woodland foragers to engineers of our own destiny. Tracing that partnership through tools, devices, construction and artistic expression, Max Adams explores the role that wood has played in our own history as an imaginative, curious and resourceful species.

What’s more satisfying than brewing the perfect cup of tea? Brewing it from tea you grew yourself! Create your own tea garden with help from this beginner’s guide. It walks you through every step of the process, from planning your garden plot to preparing delicious tea blends.

Herbs have been used by humans throughout history - for cooking, medicine, rituals, and more. They are also a huge part of the modern world, from gardening, food, and cosmetics to medicines fighting diseases such as malaria. With vibrant illustrations and expert knowledge, The Herb Book takes a close-up look at a wide range of herbs from around the world, showcasing their botanical characteristics, medicinal, cosmetic, and culinary properties and uses, and cultural impact on the lives of humans.

Are you tired of relying on conventional medicine for every ache and ailment? Do you long to discover gentle, natural solutions to support your health and wellness? Step into the world of herbal healing with Barbara O’Neill’s Timeless Natural Remedies: Your Guide to Herbal Healing, Wellness, and Disease Prevention.

Embarking on your gardening journey is an exciting adventure, filled with daily wonders from the sight of blossoming flowers to the satisfaction of tasting homegrown produce. However, as a novice gardener, worries about soil health, maximizing crop yields, and addressing climate impact may dampen your enthusiasm. The key to overcoming these challenges lies in understanding the simple science of soil.

Brought to you by Penguin. This is a big history of little spaces, of nature in urban life, and of gardeners and their gardens through time In the heart of bustling European and American cities lies an overlooked yet vibrant corner of resilience, ingenuity and magic: our gardens. From...

Discover the timeless healing power of nature and learn how to restore your health, energy and balance—naturally. In this inspiring 3-in-1 audiobook collection, the author Ben Gabriel combines ancient wisdom, modern science and practical guidance to create the ultimate guide to natural healing. Packed with easy-to-follow remedies, plant profiles and wellness insights. This book will empower you to take control of your well-being—safely, naturally and effectively.

After moving to a countryside smallholding, Rebecca Schiller finds her family's new life is far from simple. Overwhelmed by what she has taken on and reeling from the turmoil in the wider world, her mind begins to unravel. And so she turns to her two acres and to the women of this land's past, searching for answers and hope. Here, she stumbles on a wild space of imaginative leaps, where she begins to uncover the hidden layers of her plot's history - and of herself.

Beatrix Potter's Gardening Life is the first work to explore the origins of Beatrix Potter's love of gardening and plants and show how this passion came to be reflected in her work.

There's a lot of gardening advice out there. But none that invites you to think about how to be while you're in your garden. With increasingly busy lives, yet another list of chores seems like the last thing we need when it comes to our own practice of self-care and relaxation. After all, aren't these the things we wanted to escape to the garden for in the first place? 

Ready to grow your own slice of perpetual summer, no matter the weather outside? Dreaming of fresh herbs in February while the world’s still scraping ice off windshields… but unsure where to start? If so, this book’s for you, greenhouse dreamer. And it’s time to make those dreams come true. Whether you’ve dabbled in gardening or your biggest green achievement is fridge mold, Greenhouse Gardening for the Absolute Beginner is your no-fuss, step-by-step roadmap to a thriving year-round garden.

Do you dream of safeguarding your loved ones from unexpected challenges while creating a self-sufficient, sustainable lifestyle? Are you searching for a step-by-step resource to guide you through every aspect of going off the grid, even if you're starting from scratch?

Backyard Homestead & Prepper's Long Term Survival Handbook is a collection of four books that are focused on preparing for disaster and building a self-sufficient mini-backyard farm. The practical tips inside the four books will aid you in self-sufficient living. These books include Prepper's Long Term Survival Bible, Backyard Homestead Handbook, Raising Chickens for Beginners, and Raising Goats for Beginners. Each is crammed full of effective yet simple tips to enable you to create a homestead and remove your dependence on modern conveniences.

Bloomsbury presents The Apple: A Delicious History by Sally Coulthard, read by Deborah Balm. Sin, cider and apple crumble… the 10,000-year story of the world’s most tempting fruit. The Apple: A Delicious History takes the reader on an extraordinary journey, from the apple’s prehistoric...

We live in a world of seeds. From our morning toast to the cotton in our clothes, they are quite literally the stuff and staff of life, supporting diets, economies, and civilizations around the globe. Just as the search for nutmeg and the humble peppercorn drove the Age of Discovery, so did coffee beans help fuel the Enlightenment and cottonseed help spark the Industrial Revolution. And from the fall of Rome to the Arab Spring, the fate of nations continues to hinge on the seeds of a Middle Eastern grass known as wheat.