Gardening & Horticulture

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....

When Barbara Kingsolver and her family move from suburban Arizona to rural Appalachia, they take on a new challenge: to spend a year on a locally-produced diet....

Have you ever wanted to experiment with growing your own food but didn’t think you had the space, the time, or the knowledge? Justin Rhodes thought the same thing—until after years battling systemic illness and struggling to provide the kind of wholesome food he wanted....

In 1637, one Dutchman paid as much for a single tulip bulb as the going price of a town house in Amsterdam. Three and a half centuries later, Amsterdam is once again the mecca for people who care passionately about one particular plant....

Doug Tallamy, the New York Times bestselling author of Nature's Best Hope and Bringing Nature Home, reveals the ecological importance of the mighty oak tree....

Herbal Antibiotics is the most in-depth introduction to natural healing and herbal medicine available today, giving you the explanations on why certain herbs work as herbal antivirals and herbal antibiotics and how you can use them to fight your next infection....

De ser así, este audiolibro fue narrado pensando exactamente en tus necesidades....

A distinguished psychiatrist and avid gardener presents “a truly uplifting book on the power of gardening - and how it can change people’s lives” (Stylist, UK)....

My Garden World by Monty Don is a celebration of every living creature that we all share. This year has given us the enforced opportunity to learn more about the fascinating natural world around us....

A new literary classic, Second Nature has become a manifesto not just for gardeners but for environmentalists everywhere.....

A seminal work expands how we talk about the natural world and the environment as National Book Critics Circle Criticism finalist Camille T. Dungy diversifies her garden to reflect her heritage....

When we use chemical fertilizers, we injure the microbial life that sustains plants and then become increasingly dependent on an arsenal of toxic substances. Teaming with Microbes offers an alternative to this vicious circle....

The Market Gardener is a compendium of proven horticultural techniques and innovative growing methods....

This book offers an introductory guide to psilocybin—magic—mushrooms and how to grow them at home. Whether you’re a beginner looking to get into mushroom cultivation or an enthusiast of the medicinal qualities of psilocybin, this is the book for you.

Teaming with Nutrients explains how nutrients move into plants and what both macro-nutrients and micro-nutrients do once inside. It shows organic gardeners how to provide these essentials....

Create your own enchanting witch’s garden and draw energy from the earth with this guide to cultivating your very own magical ingredients....

Ever wonder if plants sleep or why their leaves are shaped a certain way? The inner workings of the plants you love are revealed and celebrated in this guide by botany expert Dr. Scott Zona....

A counter to heavy industrial farming, permaculture is all about conscious planning that caters to the human needs while also respecting and healing the natural environment. At its core, it involves drawing inspiration from nature to build an ecosystem that thrives just like any other....

Have you ever wondered how peas, kale, asparagus, beans, squash, and corn have ended up on our plates? Well, Adam Alexander has. In The Seed Detective, Adam shares his own stories of seed hunting, with the origin stories behind many of our everyday food heroes....

Ava Green toma sus cinco décadas de experiencia como boticaria casera y te brinda la guía perfecta para todos los cultivadores principiantes de hierbas medicinales....

Do you dream about starting a plant nursery but aren't sure how to start? Are you afraid of regulations and irrigation and spending too much to get started? Do you wish you could stuff your yard with beautiful plants without guilt? Listen to find out more....

Transform a weedy plot into a thriving vegetable garden by following simple steps achieved in a few hours and with plants in the ground from day one....

When Charles and Perrine Hervé-Gruyer set out to create their farm in an historic Normandy village, they had no idea just how much their lives would change....

I have been obsessed with hydroponic cannabis plants since I first came across them seven years ago....

Patino's easy-to-follow instructions include accuracy, and depth knowledge presented to benefit both home producers and professional gardeners alike....

Introducing "Harvesting the Fields," the ultimate eBook for anyone looking to delve into the world of specialty hay production – and turn it into a thriving, sustainable, and profitable business! This comprehensive guide will take you on a fascinating journey into the art and science of hay farming while imparting essential knowledge required to elevate your forage game. Whether you're a seasoned farmer or just starting out, this gem of a book will open up new horizons by revealing secrets to unlocking your land's full potential. The 20 content-rich chapters cover the spectrum of hay ...

Introducing "The Aquaponic Greenhouse Revolution" - your definitive guide to the fusion of aquaculture and hydroponics. The world is changing, and so must our approach to food production. This resource presents a cutting-edge revolution in gardening - the exciting world of aquaponic greenhouses. But what exactly does that mean? Packed with illuminating insights, this eBook delves into everything from the basics of aquaponics and sustainable agriculture methods, to more advanced topics such as the integration of aquaponic systems into greenhouses, optimizing plant growth, and leveraging ...

Title From Vines to Profits A Comprehensive Guide to Riesling Vineyards Welcome to your journey from budding oenophile to seasoned vineyard owner! From Vines to Profits is a comprehensive step-by-step guide, combining practical advice, technical knowledge, and innovative winemaking trends to help create a fruitful and sustainable wine enterprise. Embark on the incredible journey of riesling — an ancient varietal whose potential goes far beyond the vine. This eBook takes a profound dive into establishing a vineyard, starting off with a dream, defining a niche, and then turning that dream ...

Unearth the secrets of discovering precious finds lurking just beneath your feet with the engaging eBook, 'Treasures in Your Backyard'. This extensive guide takes readers on a digital treasure hunt, walking them step by step through the wonderful world of metal detecting. 'Treasures in Your Backyard' takes you on an in-depth journey from a beginner to an adept treasure hunter. The path unfolds with an absorbing introduction to the allure of metal detecting, delving deep into why treasures get lost and how they can be found. You'll gain an understanding of metal detectors, and how to ...

Charles Wilber tells his personal story of learning to work with nature, and his philosophy and approach to gardening. He reveals for the first time how he grows record-breaking tomatoes and produce of every variety. There's no magic involved. Just a well thought out system that gives plants more than they could ever want, and makes it possible for them to reach their full potential. Wilber's compost is the cornerstone along with a wide circumference around plants layered with compost, alfalfa meal and mulch. Valuable pruning and watering details are given, too, as well as a new way of ...

Are your plants wilting despite your efforts? Struggling with pests and diseases? Looking for low-maintenance plants but don't know where to start? Transform your home into a vibrant, green oasis with thriving houseplants. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, this audiobook will guide you every step of the way.

This handbook has been written for people new to container gardening and those looking to improve their current garden space. If you or someone you know has a small space, patio or balcony, this handbook will improve both their garden and personal well-being.

This comprehensive guide takes you step-by-step through the whole process of how to start and operate a successful organic plant growing business using containers. Chapters thoroughly cover such topics as: start-up, greenhouse options, certification/licenses/fees, botany basics, growing container plants, making compost, disease and pest management, demonstration gardens, marketing and merchandising, dealing with employees, and safety. Appendices include example activity logs and forms, instructions for making a soil-texture analysis, and even tips for creating a simple employee handbook. An...

Welcome to the world of Companion Planting. This book, aimed at novice gardeners, dives deep into Companion Planting, a time-tested method that the ancients practiced, which has gained immense popularity among modern gardeners. There's no sorcery here; there are just proven scientific techniques and strategies to make your garden a verdant Midwest paradise, no matter where you live.

Check out some of these unique spice mix recipes we have for you today...These unique mixes will go with so many different types of dishes.

In 2020, Olivia Laing began to restore a walled garden in Suffolk, an overgrown Eden of unusual plants. The work drew her into an exhilarating investigation of paradise and its long association with gardens. Moving between real and imagined gardens, from Milton’s Paradise Lost to John Clare’s enclosure elegies, from a wartime sanctuary in Italy to a grotesque aristocratic pleasure ground funded by slavery, Laing interrogates the sometimes shocking cost of making paradise on earth.

A few years ago Lally Snow moved to a Dorset village with her husband and three small children, having spent over a decade as a war photographer, foreign correspondent and film maker living in Kabul. She covered the conflict there as well as other wars from Gaza to Eastern Ukraine, and Iraq. In the late winter of 2021-22, Lally decided to rent an allotment, despite having only a rudimentary knowledge of gardening. She was starting from scratch and setting herself the dual challenge of growing an allotment at the same time as growing a family.

Lavender and garlic chives (Allium tuberosum) repel pests and add a subtle onion flavor to dishes when harvested. Lavender and tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) repel harmful pests like ants, Japanese beetles, and cabbage moths while attracting pollinators. Lavender and agastache, also known as hyssop or hummingbird mint, attract pollinators and add color and texture to the garden. Lavender and lemon verbena (Aloysia citrodora) share similar growth habits and can be planted together to create a fragrant and visually appealing garden bed. Lavender and scented geraniums, such as Pelargonium 'Lemon ...

Megan Neubauer and her father Jack founded Pure Land Farm in 2012. After five years without a profit at farmers markets, they decided to convert Pure Land to a pick-your-own and quickly discovered the benefits of agritourism. By reallocating all the harvesting labor to visitors and because the produce is sold upon harvest, Megan and Jack have found they're able to spend more time on the work of growing, allowing them to produce much more food than they could pick, prep for market, and sell by themselves. Upon encouraging other farmers to try pick-your-own, Megan and Jack ran into the same ...

Proper spacing between potted petunias is important to ensure adequate air circulation, which can help prevent diseases and promote healthy growth, especially in sunny conditions. Petunias are versatile plants and can tolerate a wide range of sunlight conditions, but they perform best when they receive full sunlight. In cooler climates or during periods of intense heat, potted petunias may benefit from being moved to a location with partial shade to protect them from temperature extremes. Providing a layer of organic mulch, such as shredded bark or compost, around the base of potted ...