The Organic Garden redefines what it means to be an organic gardener. This practical and thought-provoking handbook is both a manual of organic practice and a starting point for ethical living.The meaning of 'organic' is changing fast, becoming more and more an umbrella term for all things environmental: from ethical consumerism, waste recycling and self-sufficiency to new trends in wildlife-friendly, sustainable and forest gardening. The Organic Garden shows how these popular new areas of green living are relevant to the ordinary gardener and demonstrates simple, achievable ways in which you can use these ideas to transform your garden.Includes:• Essentials of organic practice• Gardening for wildlife and ornament• Gardening for food• Ethical choices at the garden centre• Shed’s Dead – how to create an ecological shed and explore alternatives for outdoor living• Gardening beyond the garden – allotments, conservation volunteering, community gardening• Climate change and today’s gardener
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An abandoned puppy and a child full of love to give. a perfect partnership.children`s story that portrays the friendship between a puppy and the flowers in the garden of his house.When Niquito realize that there are ants attacking his friends, he will do everything to keep the shredders far, and save the beautiful roses from insect bites.The plot deals with feelings like a friendship, zeal and respect between friends and goes beyond the story to touch the hearts of little readers.
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A guide to the outdoor world and nature-based spirituality for real witches everywhere. Kate West explains how to set up your own sacred space in the garden and how to grow herbs for use in spells and remedies. The Real Witches' Garden is a practical guide to witchcraft in the garden – whether you have 20 acres or a window box!Contents:• Nature based spirituality – Witchcraft by another name.• How the garden fits into your life and your Craft.• The garden as a sacred space for working ritual.• The elemental garden – earth, air, fire, water and spirit.• The garden as a medicine store – herbs and herbal remedies.• The smallest of gardens – window boxes, pots and containers.• Plant associations – a list of plants relating to various aspects of the Craft.• Planting and tending by the natural cycles – the lunar calendar and the wheel of the year.
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Full of helpful expert advice and many practical projects, this ebook edition of the successful hardback is a fascinating illustrated guide to encouraging wildlife into your garden, whether you live in the town or the country.Our gardens have become an important nature conservation area for animals, insects and plants, especially as many natural habitats are being destroyed. With the help of this practical and inspiring book, you can create not only a fascinating miniature nature reserve but also an attractive garden.Contents include:• The Garden Habitat – introducing wildlife-friendly features• Garden Mammals – attracting, feeding and caring for mammals• Garden Birds – the variety of birds you can attract to your garden and tips on how to care for them• Garden Amphibians and Reptiles – encouraging these species and their role as pest destroyersProjects and special features include:– Creating a wildflower meadow or wildlife pond– Looking after injured, baby and hibernating hedgehogs– Making a bat roost or bat box, and siting it– Making a compost heapThis popular title will inspire adults and children to transform their garden into a wildlife-friendly haven.
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«Sparky’s Secret Garden of Wonders» is a story about a brave little dog named Sparky who discovers a hidden garden full of magical wonders. One day he comes across an old gate that leads to a hidden garden. He pushes his way through in a beautiful garden filled with sparkling fountains, colorful flowers, and talking animals.But the garden is not without its dangers, and Sparky must face his fears and overcome challenges if he is to unlock the full potential of the garden’s magic.
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Combining the popular subjects of aromatherapy and gardening, Julia Lawless promotes the aromatic garden as a means to health, well-being, and pleasure.This book details the history of the scented garden, starting with the Persian palaces 2,500 years ago, and links this with the present-day appreciation of essential oils and their healing powers. Focusing on some of the most memorable fragrant gardens, past and present, then moving on to a discussion of specific plants and their uses, The Essential Aromatherapy Garden guides you through every stage of creating your own aromatic paradise.Featured gardens, including the author’s former Gloucestershire garden and the Chelsea Physic Garden, provide inspiration and examples of the benefits that aromatic gardens afford. Accessible, practical advice helps you to achieve the reality—whether it’s a tiny, fragrant border, a hanging basket, or a formal rose garden. With chapters including ‘An aromatherapy and Perfumery Border,’ ‘Herbs for Health and Cooking,’ ‘Planning an Aromatherapy Garden,’ and ‘Secrets of the Still Room,’ the author offers invaluable advice on all aspects of your garden – ensuing that both the enthusiast and the aspiring gardener are catered for.Plant portraits, covering over 50 of the most essential aromatherapy plants from acasia to violet, guide you through the practicalities of cultivation, gardening, recommended varieties, and range of uses. There are plenty of ideas and tips here to transform your aromatic plants into effective recipe ingredients.
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Join Snowdrop, a curious little white kitten with a big heart and an even bigger imagination, as she explores the magical world just beyond her basket. From chasing butterflies to stargazing by the garden pond, Snowdrop learns that life is full of surprises, new friends, and small moments that make every day an adventure. Alongside her playful friend Patch and a thoughtful hedgehog named Nibs, Snowdrop discovers what it means to be brave, to help others, and to always find her way back home. Perfect for bedtime reading, early readers, or children who love gentle stories about animals, nature, and wonder.
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Love is a garden. If one partner plants a tree and the other does nothing or tramples the new sprouts, the garden will eventually die. But if both partners take care of the garden together, even the most insignificant sprouts can grow into beautiful, mighty, and strong trees that will produce juicy fruits for a lifetime. The trees’ strong canopies will protect the family from the wind and weather, and the fruits will provide food and strength even in the most difficult times.
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