"Known as the guru of no-dig, Charles Dowding has updated his definitive book on salad-growing in this beautifully illustrated paperback edition: how to have tasty salad leaves all year round in a garden, balcony or windowsill; how to grow micro leaves and how to serve them in delicious recipes, all using organic or permaculture principles. Great for food lovers keen to eat tasty food with a low carbon footprint. This compendium of practical methods...
Focusing on the latest trends in water gardens, outdoor rooms, container gardens, regional gardening, and lot planning, this completely new edition is an update of one of the most beloved gardening references of all time.
"Packed with important information, including lists of plants that are best suited for vertical growing, Vertical Vegetables shows you how to increase your garden produce and beautify your outdoor living spaces"--Back cover.
"Inspired by the European intensive growers, [this book] offers a very approachable and productive form of farming that has proven to work well for the earth and its stewards for centuries. Gardeners working on 2.5 acres or less will find this book especially useful, as it offers proof that small-scale market growers and serious home gardeners can live good lives close to the land and make a profit at the same time."--Ingram.
Turn a shady yard into a sumptuous garden
Shade is one of the most common garden situations homeowner's have, but with the right plant knowledge, you can triumph over challenging areas and learn to embrace shade as an opportunity instead of an obstacle. Glorious Shade celebrates the benefits of shade and shows you how to make the most of it. This information-rich, hardworking guide is packed with everything you need to successfully garden in the...