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On Guerrilla Gardening

A Handbook for Gardening without Boundaries

by Richard Reynolds ...

On Guerrilla Gardening is an activist's call to arms to all citizens - green-fingered, green-thinking or curious - to join the revolution of guerrilla gardening: transforming public space into oases of colour and life. The enemy: neglect, apathy and the disintegration of community spirit. The arsenal: daring, a packet of seeds and a passionate commitment to social change.When Richard Reynolds ... Read more

$20.99 NZD

On Guerrilla Gardening is an activist's call to arms to all citizens - green-fingered, green-thinking or curious - to join the revolution of guerrilla gardening: transforming public space into oases of colour and life. The enemy: neglect, apathy and the disintegration of community spirit. The arsenal: daring, a packet of seeds and a passionate commitment to social change.When Richard Reynolds
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The Magic of a Kitchen Garden - Organic Gardening for Beginners

by Dueep Jyot Singh, John Davidson ...

The Magic of a Kitchen Garden - Organic Gardening for BeginnersTable of ContentsIntroductionGrowing a Vegetable GardenWhich Is the Best Potting Soil for Your Plants?Organic Soil MixCow Manure – the Best Organic Fertilizer/Compost BasePreparing Your Beds and SowingContainer size for different plants – in inchesRaised BedsWatering your plantsNatural pesticidesNeem pesticideChili PepperTobacco<b... ... Read more

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The Magic of a Kitchen Garden - Organic Gardening for BeginnersTable of ContentsIntroductionGrowing a Vegetable GardenWhich Is the Best Potting Soil for Your Plants?Organic Soil MixCow Manure – the Best Organic Fertilizer/Compost BasePreparing Your Beds and SowingContainer size for different plants – in inchesRaised BedsWatering your plantsNatural pesticidesNeem pesticideChili PepperTobacco<b...
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Dead Snails Leave No Trails, Revised

Natural Pest Control for Home and Garden

by Janet Hogan Taylor, Loren Nancarrow ...

A practical guide to repelling indoor and outdoor pests using organic methods, updated with new information on getting rid of bedbugs and dust mites, plus includes updated online resources.If you’ve ever had a swarm of fruit flies in your kitchen or a gopher wreaking havoc in your yard, you may have wondered what a conscientious gardener or homeowner can do short of heavy-duty chemical warfare. ... Read more

$26.78 NZD

A practical guide to repelling indoor and outdoor pests using organic methods, updated with new information on getting rid of bedbugs and dust mites, plus includes updated online resources.If you’ve ever had a swarm of fruit flies in your kitchen or a gopher wreaking havoc in your yard, you may have wondered what a conscientious gardener or homeowner can do short of heavy-duty chemical warfare.
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A Forager's Life: A spellbinding debut memoir about plants, motherhood and belonging

by Helen Lehndorf ...

A memoir about belonging and motherhood, told through the author's lifelong passion for wild foodWhen Helen Lehndorf moves to the city after a childhood living off the land in rural Taranaki, she can't help but feel different from her peers and professors. She finds solace in long walks foraging weeds and plants along the river, but something inside her still longs for home.Chasing a feeling of ... Read more

$12.99 NZD

A memoir about belonging and motherhood, told through the author's lifelong passion for wild foodWhen Helen Lehndorf moves to the city after a childhood living off the land in rural Taranaki, she can't help but feel different from her peers and professors. She finds solace in long walks foraging weeds and plants along the river, but something inside her still longs for home.Chasing a feeling of
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A to Z Gardening for Beginners

by Lisa Bond ...

Gardening might seem like an easy thing to do. Buy a plant, dig a hole in the ground, drop the plant in it, and cover it up waiting for blooms to suddenly appear. If only it were that simple.The overall idea of gardening is basic, but gardening is very intricate. It’s not as simple as just buying a plant and planting it. Gardening involves pest control, weeding, knowing the needs of each plant, ... Read more

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Gardening might seem like an easy thing to do. Buy a plant, dig a hole in the ground, drop the plant in it, and cover it up waiting for blooms to suddenly appear. If only it were that simple.The overall idea of gardening is basic, but gardening is very intricate. It’s not as simple as just buying a plant and planting it. Gardening involves pest control, weeding, knowing the needs of each plant,
... Read more
Yates Top 50 Indoor Plants And How Not To Kill Them!

by Yates Australia, Angela Thomas ...

The top 50 indoor houseplants for brightening your interiors - what's best and how to keep them alive.Bring the outdoors in and breathe new life to your home with plants! House plants are well and truly back on trend - they instantly lift an area, make a room feel fresh and welcoming, and brighten your mood.On top of this, indoor plants are great for purifying the air and creating a healthier home ... Read more

$16.99 NZD

The top 50 indoor houseplants for brightening your interiors - what's best and how to keep them alive.Bring the outdoors in and breathe new life to your home with plants! House plants are well and truly back on trend - they instantly lift an area, make a room feel fresh and welcoming, and brighten your mood.On top of this, indoor plants are great for purifying the air and creating a healthier home
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The Allotment on Willow Tree Lane

A sweet, uplifting rural romance

by Lilac Mills ...

Series Book 3 - Foxmore Village
When a local meadow is turned into a bee-friendly allotment, will romance also blossom?New teacher Ceri has enough on her plate trying to keep her class in line and get them excited for her Foxmore wildlife efforts. Then she meets the mysterious and occasionally grumpy Damon, whose orchard she'd like to explore.Rock star Damon has moved to Foxmore to escape the hounding paparazzi following the ... Read more

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When a local meadow is turned into a bee-friendly allotment, will romance also blossom?New teacher Ceri has enough on her plate trying to keep her class in line and get them excited for her Foxmore wildlife efforts. Then she meets the mysterious and occasionally grumpy Damon, whose orchard she'd like to explore.Rock star Damon has moved to Foxmore to escape the hounding paparazzi following the
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Te Mahi Māra Hua Parakore: A Māori Food Sovereignty Handbook

by Te Tākupu, Jessica Hutchings ...

Te Mahi Māra Hua Parakore: A Māori Food Sovereignty Handbook. Climate change, peak oil, food security, rampant consumerism, the struggle for Māori sovereignty – these issues can seem overwhelming for those of us who are primarily focused on the day-to-day task of caring for our whānau. This book makes explicit the connections between the global and the local, between the political and the personal ... Read more

$19.99 NZD

Te Mahi Māra Hua Parakore: A Māori Food Sovereignty Handbook. Climate change, peak oil, food security, rampant consumerism, the struggle for Māori sovereignty – these issues can seem overwhelming for those of us who are primarily focused on the day-to-day task of caring for our whānau. This book makes explicit the connections between the global and the local, between the political and the personal
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Marijuana Grower's Handbook

Your Complete Guide for Medical and Personal Marijuana Cultivation

by Ed Rosenthal ...

Ed Rosenthal's legacy handbook contains the foundational knowledge, tools, and methods to enable you to grow great marijuana—inside and out.All aspects of cultivation are covered, from the selection of varieties, setting up of the garden, through each stage of plant growth all the way to harvesting. Use efficient technology and save time, labor, and energy. Photographs throughout clarify ... Read more

$27.59 NZD

Ed Rosenthal's legacy handbook contains the foundational knowledge, tools, and methods to enable you to grow great marijuana—inside and out.All aspects of cultivation are covered, from the selection of varieties, setting up of the garden, through each stage of plant growth all the way to harvesting. Use efficient technology and save time, labor, and energy. Photographs throughout clarify
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A to Z How to Grow Weed at Home for Total Beginners

by Lisa Bond ...

Do you want to be in full control over where your weed grows? Maybe you are tired of dealing with that shady dealer or you are simply tired of paying for it. If you are here for the above reasons or any other one, then you are in the best place a stoner can be!Growing marijuana at home might seem complicated but the truth is that it's quite easy if you have the right information and attitude ... Read more

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Do you want to be in full control over where your weed grows? Maybe you are tired of dealing with that shady dealer or you are simply tired of paying for it. If you are here for the above reasons or any other one, then you are in the best place a stoner can be!Growing marijuana at home might seem complicated but the truth is that it's quite easy if you have the right information and attitude
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An Englishman's Home

The Adventures of an Eccentric Gardener

by Tom Hart Dyke ...

Tom Hart Dyke has a bit of a thing about plants. You might call it an obsession. You might call him certifiable, in fact. But it's a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a large ramshackle country estate and an obsession with plant collecting could want for only one thing - in Tom's case it's a walled garden containing examples of plants collected from every corner of ... Read more

$15.99 NZD

Tom Hart Dyke has a bit of a thing about plants. You might call it an obsession. You might call him certifiable, in fact. But it's a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a large ramshackle country estate and an obsession with plant collecting could want for only one thing - in Tom's case it's a walled garden containing examples of plants collected from every corner of
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Getting Started in Permaculture

54 Projects for Home and Garden

by Ross Mars, Jenny Mars ...

A very practical, down-to-earth primer with step-by-step guides packed with diagrams and illustrations for garden projects: includes mulching, mandala gardens, raised beds, ponds, walls, cold frames, animal tractors, a solar still, hothouses, a haybox cooker, farming earthworms, tractor tyre ponds and DIY fertilisers. ... Read more

$6.08 NZD

A very practical, down-to-earth primer with step-by-step guides packed with diagrams and illustrations for garden projects: includes mulching, mandala gardens, raised beds, ponds, walls, cold frames, animal tractors, a solar still, hothouses, a haybox cooker, farming earthworms, tractor tyre ponds and DIY fertilisers.
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Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms

by Paul Stamets ...

A detailed and comprehensive guide for growing and using gourmet and medicinal mushrooms commercially or at home.“Absolutely the best book in the world on how to grow diverse and delicious mushrooms.”—David Arora, author of Mushrooms DemystifiedWith precise growth parameters for thirty-one mushroom species, this bible of mushroom cultivation includes gardening tips, state-of-the-art production ... Read more

$12.52 NZD

A detailed and comprehensive guide for growing and using gourmet and medicinal mushrooms commercially or at home.“Absolutely the best book in the world on how to grow diverse and delicious mushrooms.”—David Arora, author of Mushrooms DemystifiedWith precise growth parameters for thirty-one mushroom species, this bible of mushroom cultivation includes gardening tips, state-of-the-art production
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The Moonlight Gardening Club

by Rosie Hannigan ...

New friends. New beginnings. Old secrets…‘Sweet and heartwarming’ – Bestselling author MARIAN KEYES‘The word “uplifting” was invented for this tender and poignant story. It’s a beautifully written debut, a must-read’ – Bestselling author JUDY LEIGHThough they come from the same small Irish village, lonely widow Ruby and struggling single mother Frankie</stro... ... Read more

$13.99 NZD

New friends. New beginnings. Old secrets…‘Sweet and heartwarming’ – Bestselling author MARIAN KEYES‘The word “uplifting” was invented for this tender and poignant story. It’s a beautifully written debut, a must-read’ – Bestselling author JUDY LEIGHThough they come from the same small Irish village, lonely widow Ruby and struggling single mother Frankie</stro...
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Hydroponic Gardening

by Rob Smith, Lon Dalton ...

this book will get you started in hydroponics. more than just a discussion of the topic, 'hydroponic gardening' provides the reader with complete background information on hydroponics, explains the different systems and how they work, then shows the reader in a step by step guide, how to set those systems up. a growing guide is included showing you what to grow and how to grow it hydroponically. ... Read more

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this book will get you started in hydroponics. more than just a discussion of the topic, 'hydroponic gardening' provides the reader with complete background information on hydroponics, explains the different systems and how they work, then shows the reader in a step by step guide, how to set those systems up. a growing guide is included showing you what to grow and how to grow it hydroponically.
... Read more
Back to Basics

A Complete Guide to Traditional Skills

Edited by Abigail Gehring ...

Series series Back to Basics Guides
Over 1,500,000 copies sold—an international bestseller!Fully updated—Dye your own wool, raise chickens, make your own cheddar cheese, build a log cabin, and much much more.Anyone who wants to learn basic living skills—the kind employed by our forefathers—and adapt them for a better life in the twenty-first century need look no further than this eminently useful, full-color guide.Countless readers ... Read more

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Over 1,500,000 copies sold—an international bestseller!Fully updated—Dye your own wool, raise chickens, make your own cheddar cheese, build a log cabin, and much much more.Anyone who wants to learn basic living skills—the kind employed by our forefathers—and adapt them for a better life in the twenty-first century need look no further than this eminently useful, full-color guide.Countless readers
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How to Grow More Vegetables, Ninth Edition

(and Fruits, Nuts, Berries, Grains, and Other Crops) Than You Ever Thought Possible on Less Land with Less Water Than You Can Imagine

by John Jeavons ...

The world's leading resource on biointensive, sustainable, high-yield organic gardening is thoroughly updated throughout, with new sections on using 12 percent less water and increasing compost power.Long before it was a trend, How to Grow More Vegetables brought backyard ecosystems to life for the home gardener by demonstrating sustainable growing methods for spectacular organic produce on a ... Read more

$19.65 NZD

The world's leading resource on biointensive, sustainable, high-yield organic gardening is thoroughly updated throughout, with new sections on using 12 percent less water and increasing compost power.Long before it was a trend, How to Grow More Vegetables brought backyard ecosystems to life for the home gardener by demonstrating sustainable growing methods for spectacular organic produce on a
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A Wood of One's Own

by Ruth Pavey ...

'Delightful... Pavey writes with warmth and spirit, and brings this space to life' Penelope Lively'Captivating and grounded... If this book was not as much a pleasure to write as it is to read, I'll eat my hat and gardening glove'ObserverAfter years spent living amid the thrum of London, Ruth Pavey yearned to reconnect with the British countryside and she endeavoured to realise her long-held dream ... Read more

$12.98 NZD

'Delightful... Pavey writes with warmth and spirit, and brings this space to life' Penelope Lively'Captivating and grounded... If this book was not as much a pleasure to write as it is to read, I'll eat my hat and gardening glove'ObserverAfter years spent living amid the thrum of London, Ruth Pavey yearned to reconnect with the British countryside and she endeavoured to realise her long-held dream
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Lawn Gone!

Low-Maintenance, Sustainable, Attractive Alternatives for Your Yard

by Pam Penick ...

A colorful guide covering the basics of replacing a traditional lawn with a wide variety of easy-care, no-mow, drought-tolerant, money-saving options that will appeal to today's busy, eco-conscious homeowner.Americans pour 300 million gallons of gas and 1 billion hours every year into mowing their lawns, not to mention 70 million pounds of pesticides and $40 billion for lawn upkeep. No Wonder the ... Read more

$19.65 NZD

A colorful guide covering the basics of replacing a traditional lawn with a wide variety of easy-care, no-mow, drought-tolerant, money-saving options that will appeal to today's busy, eco-conscious homeowner.Americans pour 300 million gallons of gas and 1 billion hours every year into mowing their lawns, not to mention 70 million pounds of pesticides and $40 billion for lawn upkeep. No Wonder the
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Smell of Summer Grass

Pursuing Happiness at Perch Hill

by Adam Nicolson ...

The Smell of Summer Grass is based partly on the long out of print 'Perch Hill'. It is the story of the years spent in finding and building a personal Arcadia, sometimes a dream, sometimes a nightmare, by writer Adam Nicolson and his wife, cook and gardener, Sarah Raven.Adam Nicolson was determined to leave metropolitan life but the rundown farm in the Sussex Weald was not quite what he bargained ... Read more

$12.99 NZD

The Smell of Summer Grass is based partly on the long out of print 'Perch Hill'. It is the story of the years spent in finding and building a personal Arcadia, sometimes a dream, sometimes a nightmare, by writer Adam Nicolson and his wife, cook and gardener, Sarah Raven.Adam Nicolson was determined to leave metropolitan life but the rundown farm in the Sussex Weald was not quite what he bargained
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Self-Sufficiency

A Complete Guide to Baking, Carpentry, Crafts, Organic Gardening, Preserving Your Harvest, Raising Animals, and More!

Edited by Abigail Gehring ...

Series series Self-Sufficiency Series
A Complete Guide to Baking, Carpentry, Crafts, Organic Gardening, Preserving Your Harvest, Raising Animals, and More!The inspiring guide to back to basics living, now fully updated!Now, more than ever, people across the country are turning toward simpler, greener, and quieter ways of living—whether they’re urbanites or country folk. Following in the footsteps of Back to Basics and Homesteading, ... Read more

$26.26 NZD

A Complete Guide to Baking, Carpentry, Crafts, Organic Gardening, Preserving Your Harvest, Raising Animals, and More!The inspiring guide to back to basics living, now fully updated!Now, more than ever, people across the country are turning toward simpler, greener, and quieter ways of living—whether they’re urbanites or country folk. Following in the footsteps of Back to Basics and Homesteading,
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Wild Witchcraft

Folk Herbalism, Garden Magic, and Foraging for Spells, Rituals, and Remedies

by Rebecca Beyer ...

Learn how to cultivate your own magical garden, begin your journey with folk herbalism, and awaken to your place in nature through practical skills from an experienced Appalachian forager and witch.Witchcraft is wild at heart, calling us into a relationship with the untamed world around us. Through the power of developing a relationship with plants, a witch—beginner or experienced—can practice ... Read more

$14.99 NZD

Learn how to cultivate your own magical garden, begin your journey with folk herbalism, and awaken to your place in nature through practical skills from an experienced Appalachian forager and witch.Witchcraft is wild at heart, calling us into a relationship with the untamed world around us. Through the power of developing a relationship with plants, a witch—beginner or experienced—can practice
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Microgreen Garden

Indoor Grower's Guide to Gourmet Greens

by Mark Braunstein ...

Microgreens—the young seedlings of herbs, vegetables, beans, seeds, and grains—contain four to six times the vitamins and phyto-chemicals found in mature leaves of the same plants. These great tasting nutritional powerhouses are cropping up in gourmet restaurants and trendy farmers markets everywhere. This comprehensive resource explains everything readers need to know to grow microgreens at home, ... Read more

$15.17 NZD

Microgreens—the young seedlings of herbs, vegetables, beans, seeds, and grains—contain four to six times the vitamins and phyto-chemicals found in mature leaves of the same plants. These great tasting nutritional powerhouses are cropping up in gourmet restaurants and trendy farmers markets everywhere. This comprehensive resource explains everything readers need to know to grow microgreens at home,
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The Lazy Person's Guide To Flower, Herb, Fruit, Nut And Vegetable Gardening Second Edition

Friendships With Animals, #6

by Greg Dinneen ...

Series Book 6 - Friendships With Animals
Millions of plants live well without human help.Indeed, millions of plants live so well that people call them weeds.Indoor plants can oxygenate and clean the indoor air of toxins.Dry and deodorize a damp house and air.Flowers, such as Boronia, can beautifully scent your home.Succulents, "cacti without prickles", like Aloe Vera and other Aloes, Echeverias, Hawothias, Mesembryanthemums, Sedums and ... Read more

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Millions of plants live well without human help.Indeed, millions of plants live so well that people call them weeds.Indoor plants can oxygenate and clean the indoor air of toxins.Dry and deodorize a damp house and air.Flowers, such as Boronia, can beautifully scent your home.Succulents, "cacti without prickles", like Aloe Vera and other Aloes, Echeverias, Hawothias, Mesembryanthemums, Sedums and
... Read more

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