https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?QRY=SVL(GARDENING)&QRYTEXT=Get%20Into%20The%20Garden&SETLVL=SET&CF=BIB&SORTS=DTE.DATE1.DESC&NRECS=20 Spydus Search Results en © 2022 Civica Pty Limited. All rights reserved. https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=531658&CF=BIB Exploding myths and offering research-backed advice, this book provides a shortcut to decades of gardening experience by explaining the science behind how a garden grows. Why does my cherry tree blossom but never fruit? What's the most effective slug deterrent? Could I breed my own unique variety of flower? The world of gardening can be a mystifying place, with so many instructions to follow and often little explanation as to why. From hands-on advice to an exploration of the mental health benefits of gardening, whilst also looking at sustainable practice and the positive impact gardening can have during a climate crisis, Science of Gardening debunks myths, and reveals the latest science only taught at horticultural college. As a passionate newcomer to gardening, daunted by the mountain of often conflicting advice in gardening manuals, Dr Stu has set about testing the scientific basis of so much conventional wisdom and practice so you too can garden like a pro. Exploding myths and offering research-backed advice, this book provides a shortcut to decades of gardening experience by explaining the science behind how a garden grows. Why does my cherry tree blossom but never fruit? What's the most effective slug deterrent? Could I breed my own unique variety of flower? The world of gardening can be a mystifying place, with so many instructions to follow and often little explanation as to why. From hands-on advice to an exploration of the mental health benefits of gardening, whilst also looking at sustainable practice and the positive impact gardening can have during a climate crisis, Science of Gardening debunks myths, and reveals the latest science only taught at horticultural college. As a passionate newcomer to gardening, daunted by the mountain of often conflicting advice in gardening manuals, Dr Stu has set about testing the scientific basis of so much conventional wisdom and practice so you too can garden like a pro.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Farrimond, Stuart<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2023.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2023<br />224 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 27 cm<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - House and Garden - 635 FAR - Available - 010827610<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=531693&CF=BIB Bury your hands in the soil and start growing your very own garden. Whether your patch is a big garden or a small pot, you'll learn how to grow plants from seeds. Try fun activities like starting you own miniature farm or rewilding your neighbourhood. Now go and grow! Bury your hands in the soil and start growing your very own garden. Whether your patch is a big garden or a small pot, you'll learn how to grow plants from seeds. Try fun activities like starting you own miniature farm or rewilding your neighbourhood. Now go and grow!<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Gosling, Livi<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2023<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2023<br />79 pages : colour illustrations ; 27 cm<br /><br />Hampton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Non-Fiction House & Garden - J 635 GOS - Onloan - Due: 14 Jun 2024 - 010830672<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=535316&CF=BIB Spring, summer, autumn, and winter: wherever you are, the seasons come and go, bringing changes both welcome and unexpected. Japanese by birth, but transplanted to Europe in adulthood, Miki Sakamoto has spent a lifetime tending her garden and reflecting on its mysteries. Why do primulas bloom in snow? Do the trees really `talk' to one another? What are the blackbirds saying today? And is there a mindful way to deal with an aphid infestation? From rising early to walk barefoot on the grass each morning, to afternoons and evenings spent sipping tea in her gazebo or watching fireflies as she recalls her childhood in Japan, in Zen in the Garden Sakamoto shares observations from a life spent in contemplation - and cultivation - of nature. She shows us that you can create Zen in your life, wherever you live and whatever form your outdoor space takes. Spring, summer, autumn, and winter: wherever you are, the seasons come and go, bringing changes both welcome and unexpected. Japanese by birth, but transplanted to Europe in adulthood, Miki Sakamoto has spent a lifetime tending her garden and reflecting on its mysteries. Why do primulas bloom in snow? Do the trees really `talk' to one another? What are the blackbirds saying today? And is there a mindful way to deal with an aphid infestation? From rising early to walk barefoot on the grass each morning, to afternoons and evenings spent sipping tea in her gazebo or watching fireflies as she recalls her childhood in Japan, in Zen in the Garden Sakamoto shares observations from a life spent in contemplation - and cultivation - of nature. She shows us that you can create Zen in your life, wherever you live and whatever form your outdoor space takes.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Sakamoto, Miki<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Melbourne, Vic : Scribe, 2023.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2023<br />250 pages ; 21 cm<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - House and Garden - 635 SAK - Available - 010711131<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=536170&CF=BIB "Dry Climate Gardening shows gardeners in arid climates how to create a low-water landscape that's vibrant and colourful with lots of texture and interest"-- Provided by publisher. "Dry Climate Gardening shows gardeners in arid climates how to create a low-water landscape that's vibrant and colourful with lots of texture and interest"-- Provided by publisher.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Johnson, Noelle (Horticulturist)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Beverly, MA : Cool Springs Press, 2023.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2023<br />208 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm<br /><br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - House and Garden - 635.952 JOH - Available - 010705536<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=539231&CF=BIB Spin food waste and household carbon into garden gold, learn about how and why soil matters, and make climate activism an everyday mission, with compost coach Kate Flood. Spin food waste and household carbon into garden gold, learn about how and why soil matters, and make climate activism an everyday mission, with compost coach Kate Flood.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Flood, Kate<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Cammeraygal Country ; Crows Nest, NSW : Murdoch Books, 2023.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2023<br />263 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm<br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - House and Garden - 631.875 FLO - Onloan - Due: 08 Jun 2024 - 010839873<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=542122&CF=BIB Create the sustainable life you want to live with this practical guide packed full of all the habits, skills and inspiration you'll need. What if your habits could create a more meaningful life for you and a better world? The Milkwood Permaculture Living Handbook is your guide to improving your home, health and happiness -- and the planet -- one simple step at a time. Packed with practical skills and projects, it's regenerative living for busy people who want to make a positive impact in a world out of balance. Discover how simple changes to your every day can make a big difference. Maybe it's decluttering your home, growing sprouts on your windowsill, connecting with your community or taking on a locavore mini-challenge. Maybe it's going waste-free or falling in love with compost. Inspired by the life-affirming principles of permaculture, all 60 habits will help you reconnect with your ecosystem, save money and celebrate sustainable living. Wherever you start, this book will help you change your lifestyle in small but significant ways -- one powerful, practical habit at a time -- towards a resilient, abundant life and a hopeful future for all. Create the sustainable life you want to live with this practical guide packed full of all the habits, skills and inspiration you'll need. What if your habits could create a more meaningful life for you and a better world? The Milkwood Permaculture Living Handbook is your guide to improving your home, health and happiness -- and the planet -- one simple step at a time. Packed with practical skills and projects, it's regenerative living for busy people who want to make a positive impact in a world out of balance. Discover how simple changes to your every day can make a big difference. Maybe it's decluttering your home, growing sprouts on your windowsill, connecting with your community or taking on a locavore mini-challenge. Maybe it's going waste-free or falling in love with compost. Inspired by the life-affirming principles of permaculture, all 60 habits will help you reconnect with your ecosystem, save money and celebrate sustainable living. Wherever you start, this book will help you change your lifestyle in small but significant ways -- one powerful, practical habit at a time -- towards a resilient, abundant life and a hopeful future for all.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Bradley, Kirsten<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Cammeraygal Country ; Crows Nest, NSW : Murdoch Books, 2023.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2023<br />ix, 285 pages : colour illustrations ; 25 cm<br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - House and Garden - 640.286 BRA - Available - 010862253<br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - House and Garden - 640.286 BRA - Available - 010938958<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=546250&CF=BIB "This follow-up to the much-loved Easy Peasy is filled with inspiring, creative and simple gardening activities that will show kids how to grow fruits and vegetables and create fun-filled art projects while teaching them about the natural world"-- Provided by publisher. "This follow-up to the much-loved Easy Peasy is filled with inspiring, creative and simple gardening activities that will show kids how to grow fruits and vegetables and create fun-filled art projects while teaching them about the natural world"-- Provided by publisher.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Philip, Claire<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Berlin : Little Gestalten, 2023.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2023<br />44 pages : colour illustrations ; 27 cm<br /><br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Non-Fiction Art & Craft - J 635 PHI - Available - 010852216<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=546262&CF=BIB Good Life Growing provides the inspiration and know-how to grow your own fruit and veg in any Australian climate. This bountiful guide from Gardening Australia presenter Hannah Moloney is packed with practical solutions for all conditions and every gardener. Whether you're getting started with a pot or developing a plot, you'll find everything you need to hone your skills, fire your imagination and have good, fresh food all year round. Good Life Growing provides the inspiration and know-how to grow your own fruit and veg in any Australian climate. This bountiful guide from Gardening Australia presenter Hannah Moloney is packed with practical solutions for all conditions and every gardener. Whether you're getting started with a pot or developing a plot, you'll find everything you need to hone your skills, fire your imagination and have good, fresh food all year round.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Moloney, Hannah<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>South Melbourne, Victoria : Affirm Press, 2023.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2023<br />312 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps ; 24 cm<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - House and Garden - 635 MOL - Available - 010938729<br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - House and Garden - 635 MOL - Available - 010938743<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=549809&CF=BIB Written in an easy-to-read and engaging style, this book details the many and varied gardening techniques that readers can utilise to create a beautiful low-maintenance garden with a focus on tough, resilient and drought-tolerant plants. It also provides invaluable tips on how to successfully grow plants in containers and details the simple and inexpensive ways that new plants can be created with no financial outlay. The text covers approximately 250 types of plants, detailing the practical requirements and growth habits of each. With seven categories of plants, from annuals and perennials, to bulbs, bromeliads, succulents, trees and shrubs, all of which are illustrated with stunning images, readers can discover a host of attractive plants that will thrive with minimal attention. The wide range of plants featured in the book includes both familiar species and those that are a little unusual. Readers will be introduced to Dietes iridiodes, the glamorous Wild Iris that seems to be invincible and can survive the worst of droughts, and to Crinum bulbispermum, the elegant Crinum Lily that grows well, undaunted by the poorest of soils and the harshest of climatic conditions. The text also details the positive physical and mental health benefits that gardening offers to anyone who spends some quiet time in the company of plants where a hint of laziness is always permissible. Written in an easy-to-read and engaging style, this book details the many and varied gardening techniques that readers can utilise to create a beautiful low-maintenance garden with a focus on tough, resilient and drought-tolerant plants. It also provides invaluable tips on how to successfully grow plants in containers and details the simple and inexpensive ways that new plants can be created with no financial outlay. The text covers approximately 250 types of plants, detailing the practical requirements and growth habits of each. With seven categories of plants, from annuals and perennials, to bulbs, bromeliads, succulents, trees and shrubs, all of which are illustrated with stunning images, readers can discover a host of attractive plants that will thrive with minimal attention. The wide range of plants featured in the book includes both familiar species and those that are a little unusual. Readers will be introduced to Dietes iridiodes, the glamorous Wild Iris that seems to be invincible and can survive the worst of droughts, and to Crinum bulbispermum, the elegant Crinum Lily that grows well, undaunted by the poorest of soils and the harshest of climatic conditions. The text also details the positive physical and mental health benefits that gardening offers to anyone who spends some quiet time in the company of plants where a hint of laziness is always permissible.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Jackson, Stephanie<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Wahroonga, NSW : New Holland Publishers Sydney, 2023.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2023<br />255 pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cm<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - House and Garden - 635 JAC - Onloan - Due: 03 Jun 2024 - 010932215<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=510606&CF=BIB We no longer just want to garden, we want to engage with the land; the plants in it, the animals, insects and even the fungi. The Modern Gardener isn't just about creating a space that simply looks visually stunning, but about encouraging wildlife, reducing our carbon footprint and making our outdoor and indoor space more useful in all areas of our lives. As well as how to select and grow your plants, there is also information for how to design your garden alongside a variety of plant-based recipes, from delicious drinks to natural dyes that can easily be made at home. We no longer just want to garden, we want to engage with the land; the plants in it, the animals, insects and even the fungi. The Modern Gardener isn't just about creating a space that simply looks visually stunning, but about encouraging wildlife, reducing our carbon footprint and making our outdoor and indoor space more useful in all areas of our lives. As well as how to select and grow your plants, there is also information for how to design your garden alongside a variety of plant-based recipes, from delicious drinks to natural dyes that can easily be made at home.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Tophill, Frances<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Kyle Books, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />191 pages : colour illustrations ; 24 cm.<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - House and Garden - 635 TOP - Available - 010626114<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=510612&CF=BIB "101 creative and inspiring ideas to grow edible and decorative plants in urban environments"-- Provided by publisher. "101 creative and inspiring ideas to grow edible and decorative plants in urban environments"-- Provided by publisher.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Jentz, Kathy<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Beverly, MA : Cool Springs Press, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />207 pages : colour illustrations ; 27 cm.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">1 reserve</span><br /><br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - House and Garden - 635.091 JEN - On Reserve Shelf - Awaiting collection within 10 days of this date. (Set: 07 May 2024) - 010512585<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=510614&CF=BIB Cut Flower Growing will show you how to grow and harvest your own cut flowers at home, no-matter your space or skill-level. Split into three sections: Planning & Preparing, From Seed to Cutting and Creating with Blooms, this book takes you through the very basics of cut flower growing: how to plan your space and what you want to grow, what varieties to look for as well as feature some essential tips and tricks for maintaining healthy plants. Featuring simple ideas on how you can enjoy the spoils of your hard work with 12 beautifully inspiring, seasonal and stylish cut-flower arranging projects this stunning guide provides all the information you need to get started with your own cutting garden. Cut Flower Growing will show you how to grow and harvest your own cut flowers at home, no-matter your space or skill-level. Split into three sections: Planning & Preparing, From Seed to Cutting and Creating with Blooms, this book takes you through the very basics of cut flower growing: how to plan your space and what you want to grow, what varieties to look for as well as feature some essential tips and tricks for maintaining healthy plants. Featuring simple ideas on how you can enjoy the spoils of your hard work with 12 beautifully inspiring, seasonal and stylish cut-flower arranging projects this stunning guide provides all the information you need to get started with your own cutting garden.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Slater, Marianne<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Hardie Grant Books, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2021<br />144 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 24 cm.<br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - House and Garden - 635.966 SLA - Available - 010499008<br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Non Fiction - 745.92 - In-process (Set: 24 May 2022)<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=510633&CF=BIB Be inspired by creative ideas and practical advice on how to create your dream outdoor space! With the help of BBC Gardener's World presenter, Adam Frost, you can learn the small plantings, design flourishes, hands-on creative projects, and simple landscaping tricks to transform your garden. This book will show you how to use what you already have, with something to suit everyone's taste, space, and budget! Taking an artisan's approach and finding ideas from his own garden, each project starts with Adam's inspiration, walking the reader through the creative process with clear step-by-step photography and instructions. Unlike other gardening books, it's all about finding ideas in the most unlikely places and turning them into something truly personal. Be inspired by creative ideas and practical advice on how to create your dream outdoor space! With the help of BBC Gardener's World presenter, Adam Frost, you can learn the small plantings, design flourishes, hands-on creative projects, and simple landscaping tricks to transform your garden. This book will show you how to use what you already have, with something to suit everyone's taste, space, and budget! Taking an artisan's approach and finding ideas from his own garden, each project starts with Adam's inspiration, walking the reader through the creative process with clear step-by-step photography and instructions. Unlike other gardening books, it's all about finding ideas in the most unlikely places and turning them into something truly personal.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Frost, Adam (Garden designer)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />255 pages : colour illustrations ; 24 cm.<br /><br />Hampton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - House and Garden - 635 FRO - Onloan - Due: 15 Jun 2024 - 010506034<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=511372&CF=BIB 100 Australian Wildflowers is a beautifully illustrated book that can be used as a handy field and planting guide, as well as being a visual feast for the eyes. Through fanciful botanical illustrations, matched with fun and detailed descriptions, author and illustrator Mel Baxter (aka Moonshine Madness) guides you through 100 native Australian flowering plants. These wildflowers will tell stories of cultural, historical and spiritual significance, and in some cases, planting these species in suitable conditions may help tackle some of the environmental issues we face. Each flower's profile takes an intimate look at its habitat, and the exciting and dramatic lives of some of the flora and fauna that exist around it. Profiles also include traditional and edible uses by First Nations people, with many of the plant names listed in First languages. With a strong focus on conservation, this book features a basic planting guide, advice on growing your own wildflower meadow, and information on where to find these flowers in the wild. Take a trip through the Australian bush with 100 Australian Wildflowers and be inspired to cultivate your own relationship with wildflowers and connect with Australia's landscapes. 100 Australian Wildflowers is a beautifully illustrated book that can be used as a handy field and planting guide, as well as being a visual feast for the eyes. Through fanciful botanical illustrations, matched with fun and detailed descriptions, author and illustrator Mel Baxter (aka Moonshine Madness) guides you through 100 native Australian flowering plants. These wildflowers will tell stories of cultural, historical and spiritual significance, and in some cases, planting these species in suitable conditions may help tackle some of the environmental issues we face. Each flower's profile takes an intimate look at its habitat, and the exciting and dramatic lives of some of the flora and fauna that exist around it. Profiles also include traditional and edible uses by First Nations people, with many of the plant names listed in First languages. With a strong focus on conservation, this book features a basic planting guide, advice on growing your own wildflower meadow, and information on where to find these flowers in the wild. Take a trip through the Australian bush with 100 Australian Wildflowers and be inspired to cultivate your own relationship with wildflowers and connect with Australia's landscapes.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Baxter, Mel<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Richmond, Victoria : Hardie Grant Explore, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />xxi, 209 pages : colour illustrations ; 21 cm.<br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Environment - 582.13 BAX - Available - 010597902<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=511858&CF=BIB With their unique shapes and striking colours, succulents make the most beautiful houseplants. They are simple to care for and grow easily indoors--perfect for novice plant caretakers and seasoned gardeners alike. Succulents is your photographic, step-by-step guide to selecting, potting, and caring for your succulent plants. From cacti to aloe to echeveria, succulents have captured the hearts of crafters, decorators, and plant lovers all over the world. Always popular as an outdoor plant in warm climates, succulents have also found popularity as an indoor plant that requires little maintenance and is fun to look at. With their unique shapes and striking colours, succulents make the most beautiful houseplants. They are simple to care for and grow easily indoors--perfect for novice plant caretakers and seasoned gardeners alike. Succulents is your photographic, step-by-step guide to selecting, potting, and caring for your succulent plants. From cacti to aloe to echeveria, succulents have captured the hearts of crafters, decorators, and plant lovers all over the world. Always popular as an outdoor plant in warm climates, succulents have also found popularity as an indoor plant that requires little maintenance and is fun to look at.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Tuttle, Cassidy<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Indianapolis, Indiana : DK Publishing, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />288 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 24 cm.<br />Green thumb guides<br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - House and Garden - 635.952 TUT - Available - 010607489<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=511869&CF=BIB Learn how to grow and dry flowers, plants and herbs to create dried floral arrangements that will breathe fresh life and style into your home without breaking the bank! In this contemporary reimagining of a timeless craft, Ann Lindsay Mitchell guides you through the method of drying flowers in three achievable steps: growing, drying and arranging. This excellent source of practical advice is explored through an encyclopaedic list of flowers and foliage with specific information on how to grow, cut and dry them to best effect. From coffee table posies and large arrangements to hand tied-gift bunches and wedding bouquets, beautiful photography accompanies guidance to creating arrangements with your newly dried flowers. Filled with delicate watercolour illustrations alongside stunning photography of both simple and elaborate floral arrangements, Forever Flowers is an exceptional guide to growing, drying and arranging. Suitable for both experienced professionals and hopeful newcomers to the art of drying flowers, the information in the book is an invaluable resource for all to reference and return to. Anyone can create everlasting arrangements for friends, home or occasions that can be cherished for years to come. Learn how to grow and dry flowers, plants and herbs to create dried floral arrangements that will breathe fresh life and style into your home without breaking the bank! In this contemporary reimagining of a timeless craft, Ann Lindsay Mitchell guides you through the method of drying flowers in three achievable steps: growing, drying and arranging. This excellent source of practical advice is explored through an encyclopaedic list of flowers and foliage with specific information on how to grow, cut and dry them to best effect. From coffee table posies and large arrangements to hand tied-gift bunches and wedding bouquets, beautiful photography accompanies guidance to creating arrangements with your newly dried flowers. Filled with delicate watercolour illustrations alongside stunning photography of both simple and elaborate floral arrangements, Forever Flowers is an exceptional guide to growing, drying and arranging. Suitable for both experienced professionals and hopeful newcomers to the art of drying flowers, the information in the book is an invaluable resource for all to reference and return to. Anyone can create everlasting arrangements for friends, home or occasions that can be cherished for years to come.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Lindsay, Ann (Of Dunkeld)<br />Second edition.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Batsford, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />155 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 26 cm.<br /><br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - House and Garden - 635.9 LIN - Available - 010624950<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=515486&CF=BIB "Nicki Trench has created her own backyard farm from scratch, and now shares with you everything there is to know about growing vegetables, fruit, and herbs, including making your own compost, growing in raised beds, and protecting your crops from pests and disease. Nicki also explains how to rear chickens for eggs and bees for honey, and gives advice on keeping goats and pigs. The benefits of creating your backyard farm are not just economic-the energy once obsessively expended on the exercise bike can now be channeled more productively by digging the vegetable patch, turning the compost, or cleaning out the hen coop. Communities are reappearing over backyard fences as neighbors share their harvest of zucchini, spinach, and eggs. Whatever you choose to grow or rear on your backyard farm, this book offers a taste of the good life that is easy, satisfying, and inexpensive to achieve"-- Provided by publisher. "Nicki Trench has created her own backyard farm from scratch, and now shares with you everything there is to know about growing vegetables, fruit, and herbs, including making your own compost, growing in raised beds, and protecting your crops from pests and disease. Nicki also explains how to rear chickens for eggs and bees for honey, and gives advice on keeping goats and pigs. The benefits of creating your backyard farm are not just economic-the energy once obsessively expended on the exercise bike can now be channeled more productively by digging the vegetable patch, turning the compost, or cleaning out the hen coop. Communities are reappearing over backyard fences as neighbors share their harvest of zucchini, spinach, and eggs. Whatever you choose to grow or rear on your backyard farm, this book offers a taste of the good life that is easy, satisfying, and inexpensive to achieve"-- Provided by publisher.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Trench, Nicki<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London ; New York : CICO Books, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2021<br />192 pages : colour illustrations ; 24 cm<br /><br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - House and Garden - 635.048 TRE - Available - 010604129<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=516484&CF=BIB Transform your outdoor space with design ideas and know-how from TV's favourite landscape designer. Garden of Your Dreams is an inspirational and practical guide to complete outdoor transformations - from the smallest urban courtyard to a rural paradise. Let award-winning garden designer and landscape expert from Better Homes & Gardens Charlie Albone walk you through the process of turning your outdoor space into your own personal oasis. Start by identifying your dream design style, then learn how to make a plan that works for your site, budget and aspirations. Create an entertaining space you are proud of, prepare the soil and then the real fun begins - planting! Packed full of ideas and inspirational how-to as well as Charlie's personal plant guide, Garden of Your Dreams is the ideal first step to dreaming up your own outdoor transformation. Transform your outdoor space with design ideas and know-how from TV's favourite landscape designer. Garden of Your Dreams is an inspirational and practical guide to complete outdoor transformations - from the smallest urban courtyard to a rural paradise. Let award-winning garden designer and landscape expert from Better Homes & Gardens Charlie Albone walk you through the process of turning your outdoor space into your own personal oasis. Start by identifying your dream design style, then learn how to make a plan that works for your site, budget and aspirations. Create an entertaining space you are proud of, prepare the soil and then the real fun begins - planting! Packed full of ideas and inspirational how-to as well as Charlie's personal plant guide, Garden of Your Dreams is the ideal first step to dreaming up your own outdoor transformation.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Albone, Charlie<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Millers Point, N.S.W. : Murdoch Books, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />223 pages : colour illustrations ; 27 cm.<br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - House and Garden - 635 ALB - Available - 010578611<br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - House and Garden - 635 ALB - Available - 010578604<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=516708&CF=BIB "A garden is more than the sum of its parts-a garden can be anything one wants it to be. What's important is that it have a heart. Through ethereal illustrations, textile designer and artist Virginia Johnson takes the reader on her own garden journey, from blank slate to dreamscape. Over the years, she has transformed a small, narrow city lot into a garden that is personal, carefree, wild, and welcoming. It all began with a fence to allow her children to play freely but safely, and over the years has turned into a city-dweller's "secret garden." Hornbeams, with their elegant shape, are the heroes of her garden, and the overall palette reflects an artist's lens-peonies, hollyhocks, roses, and hydrangeas abound. Johnson explains her process with ease and clarity, bringing her ideas to life through words and illustrations so that readers can be encouraged and empowered to start their own garden journeys. The book is organized into clear chapters-Trees & Shrubs; Vines; Flowers; Seasons; Edibles; and more"-- Provided by publisher. "A garden is more than the sum of its parts-a garden can be anything one wants it to be. What's important is that it have a heart. Through ethereal illustrations, textile designer and artist Virginia Johnson takes the reader on her own garden journey, from blank slate to dreamscape. Over the years, she has transformed a small, narrow city lot into a garden that is personal, carefree, wild, and welcoming. It all began with a fence to allow her children to play freely but safely, and over the years has turned into a city-dweller's "secret garden." Hornbeams, with their elegant shape, are the heroes of her garden, and the overall palette reflects an artist's lens-peonies, hollyhocks, roses, and hydrangeas abound. Johnson explains her process with ease and clarity, bringing her ideas to life through words and illustrations so that readers can be encouraged and empowered to start their own garden journeys. The book is organized into clear chapters-Trees & Shrubs; Vines; Flowers; Seasons; Edibles; and more"-- Provided by publisher.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Johnson, Virginia, 1972-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>New York, NY : Artisan, [2022]<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />207 pages : colour illustrations ; 24 cm.<br /><br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - House and Garden - 635 JOH - Onloan - Due: 04 Jun 2024 - 010622086<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=523192&CF=BIB A practical guide to creating and maintaining a water-efficient garden, including a comprehensive photographic plant directory, and insights into sustainable design, in big and small spaces. Welcome to your essential guide for creating healthy, sustainable, water-wise gardens and landscapes. Futureproof Your Garden is a go-to resource for anyone who wants expert advice on how to use, capture and store water efficiently in times of drought or deluge. Angus and Emma help you to choose plants that not only suit your personal style, but that can adapt to changing environments. A photographic plant directory is packed with information on what to plant where, and the pair share design know-how that's adaptable to outdoor spaces of all sizes. Soil care is considered in comprehensive detail, and photo essays offer step-by-step garden DIY how-tos - including wicking beds, capillary watering, deep irrigation and ollas. Make the most of a guide to plant selection that equips you to create landscapes that are functional, beautiful and resilient, covering techniques for ornamental, habitat and edible gardens. Filled with knowledge and wisdom from two generations of widely respected horticulturalists, this is a must-have for any gardener looking to the future of what to plant and grow. A practical guide to creating and maintaining a water-efficient garden, including a comprehensive photographic plant directory, and insights into sustainable design, in big and small spaces. Welcome to your essential guide for creating healthy, sustainable, water-wise gardens and landscapes. Futureproof Your Garden is a go-to resource for anyone who wants expert advice on how to use, capture and store water efficiently in times of drought or deluge. Angus and Emma help you to choose plants that not only suit your personal style, but that can adapt to changing environments. A photographic plant directory is packed with information on what to plant where, and the pair share design know-how that's adaptable to outdoor spaces of all sizes. Soil care is considered in comprehensive detail, and photo essays offer step-by-step garden DIY how-tos - including wicking beds, capillary watering, deep irrigation and ollas. Make the most of a guide to plant selection that equips you to create landscapes that are functional, beautiful and resilient, covering techniques for ornamental, habitat and edible gardens. Filled with knowledge and wisdom from two generations of widely respected horticulturalists, this is a must-have for any gardener looking to the future of what to plant and grow.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Stewart, Angus, 1959-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Crows Nest, NSW : Murdoch Books, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />246 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm<br /><br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - House and Garden - 635.952 STE - Onloan - Due: 05 Jun 2024 - 010627524<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=494655&CF=BIB The first gardening guide tailored specifically to renters, written by "the gardener for Generation Rent". Turn the outdoor space you may not own into one that makes you feel at home. A gardening book unlike any other, RHS How to Garden When You Rent brings together projects, inspiration, and handy know-how specifically tailored to people who rent. With chapters designed around lease lengths, readers will find something for their outdoor space, whether they plan to rent for just a few months or expect to stay in their home for a several years or more. Written by Matthew Pottage, this must-have book combines creative ideas with serious gardening expertise - all without breaking the bank or needing countless hours of hands-on work. Keep your landlord happy and your garden in good shape with plenty of tips, tricks, and techniques for good garden maintenance, and discover ways of turning even the most unloved balcony, yard, or urban garden into a lush, welcoming space that you, your flatmates, and your friends can enjoy for as long as you choose to live there. The first gardening guide tailored specifically to renters, written by "the gardener for Generation Rent". Turn the outdoor space you may not own into one that makes you feel at home. A gardening book unlike any other, RHS How to Garden When You Rent brings together projects, inspiration, and handy know-how specifically tailored to people who rent. With chapters designed around lease lengths, readers will find something for their outdoor space, whether they plan to rent for just a few months or expect to stay in their home for a several years or more. Written by Matthew Pottage, this must-have book combines creative ideas with serious gardening expertise - all without breaking the bank or needing countless hours of hands-on work. Keep your landlord happy and your garden in good shape with plenty of tips, tricks, and techniques for good garden maintenance, and discover ways of turning even the most unloved balcony, yard, or urban garden into a lush, welcoming space that you, your flatmates, and your friends can enjoy for as long as you choose to live there.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Pottage, Matthew<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />191 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 23 cm.<br /><br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - House and Garden - 712.6 POT - Onloan - Due: 07 Jun 2024 - 010480273<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=502490&CF=BIB Designing, creating, and maintaining a beautiful garden doesn't need to be time-consuming. Ideal for first-time gardeners, Grow Low Maintenance contains everything you need to create a low-fuss garden without compromising on design or beauty. Ideal for gardeners who are short on time and need to keep things simple, this book shows you which plants require little to no regular maintenance, and features plenty of tips and tricks to keep your garden in top shape with minimal effort, including ways to minimize watering, make the most of vertical space, and reduce the need to weed. Packed with practical, jargon-free know-how, this easy-to-use guide has everything you need to know to help your garden Grow. Designing, creating, and maintaining a beautiful garden doesn't need to be time-consuming. Ideal for first-time gardeners, Grow Low Maintenance contains everything you need to create a low-fuss garden without compromising on design or beauty. Ideal for gardeners who are short on time and need to keep things simple, this book shows you which plants require little to no regular maintenance, and features plenty of tips and tricks to keep your garden in top shape with minimal effort, including ways to minimize watering, make the most of vertical space, and reduce the need to weed. Packed with practical, jargon-free know-how, this easy-to-use guide has everything you need to know to help your garden Grow.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Allaway, Zia<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />143 pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cm.<br />DK grow<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - House and Garden - 635 ALL - Available - 010522379<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=503227&CF=BIB In this fun, quirky and informative book readers are introduced to 140 plants which grace Australian gardens, and learn which are right for their own patch by being introduced to their unique 'personalities'. The chapters in the first section of the book cover a wide range of topics, including how to design a garden, creating a garden to attract wildlife, soil and plant nutrients, and the basic tenets of organic gardening. The second section of the book features about 140 species of trees, shrubs and climbing plants, including many Australian native species. A Practical Gardener's Guide to Tree, Shrubs and Climbers provides readers with a wealth of information to enable them to create a pleasant garden dominated by highly resilient plants which can thrive in Australia's sometimes tough environments. The author has first-hand experience of the growth characteristics and cultivation needs of each unique but readily available species, for all are thriving in her extensive garden. She relates, with subtle humour, the life stories of each of her garden companions. In this fun, quirky and informative book readers are introduced to 140 plants which grace Australian gardens, and learn which are right for their own patch by being introduced to their unique 'personalities'. The chapters in the first section of the book cover a wide range of topics, including how to design a garden, creating a garden to attract wildlife, soil and plant nutrients, and the basic tenets of organic gardening. The second section of the book features about 140 species of trees, shrubs and climbing plants, including many Australian native species. A Practical Gardener's Guide to Tree, Shrubs and Climbers provides readers with a wealth of information to enable them to create a pleasant garden dominated by highly resilient plants which can thrive in Australia's sometimes tough environments. The author has first-hand experience of the growth characteristics and cultivation needs of each unique but readily available species, for all are thriving in her extensive garden. She relates, with subtle humour, the life stories of each of her garden companions.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Jackson, Stephanie<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Wahroonga, N.S.W. : Reed New Holland Publishers, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />256 pages : colour illustrations ; 21 cm.<br /><br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - House and Garden - 635.97 JAC - Available - 010609056<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=504498&CF=BIB Gardening for Everyone is a sustainable guide to growing vegetables in five simple steps: planning, building, planting, tending and harvesting. With the same wisdom and stunning aesthetic as Simply Living Well, Julia's beautiful new book is a guide to creating and growing a garden simply and sustainably with profiles of essential vegetables and herbs, ecological tips, and fun and creative projects. Growing food in your backyard (or even on a porch or windowsill!) is one of the simplest and most rewarding ways to nourish yourself, be self-sufficient and connect with nature in a hands-on way. Here sustainability expert Julia Watkins shares everything you need to know to grow your own vegetables, fruits and herbs, as well as wildflowers and other beneficial companion plants. The book covers all the nuts and bolts of creating and caring for your garden - planning, building, planting, tending and harvesting - followed by a deeper dive into the plants themselves: demystifying annuals vs. perennials, cold-weather vs. warm-weather veggies, and profiles of favourite crops. Throughout, Julia offers tips for creating an eco-friendly and sustainable garden (such as vermicomposting, no-till 'lasagna' gardening, and attracting pollinators), plus some fun and unexpected hands-on projects like how to build a bean teepee, make wildflower seed paper, and enjoy refreshing herbal lemonade ice pops. Gardening for Everyone is a sustainable guide to growing vegetables in five simple steps: planning, building, planting, tending and harvesting. With the same wisdom and stunning aesthetic as Simply Living Well, Julia's beautiful new book is a guide to creating and growing a garden simply and sustainably with profiles of essential vegetables and herbs, ecological tips, and fun and creative projects. Growing food in your backyard (or even on a porch or windowsill!) is one of the simplest and most rewarding ways to nourish yourself, be self-sufficient and connect with nature in a hands-on way. Here sustainability expert Julia Watkins shares everything you need to know to grow your own vegetables, fruits and herbs, as well as wildflowers and other beneficial companion plants. The book covers all the nuts and bolts of creating and caring for your garden - planning, building, planting, tending and harvesting - followed by a deeper dive into the plants themselves: demystifying annuals vs. perennials, cold-weather vs. warm-weather veggies, and profiles of favourite crops. Throughout, Julia offers tips for creating an eco-friendly and sustainable garden (such as vermicomposting, no-till 'lasagna' gardening, and attracting pollinators), plus some fun and unexpected hands-on projects like how to build a bean teepee, make wildflower seed paper, and enjoy refreshing herbal lemonade ice pops. <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Watkins, Julia<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Robinson, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />292 pages : illustrations (mostly colour) ; 26 cm.<br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - House and Garden - 635 WAT - Available - 010517849<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=504500&CF=BIB Discover Britain's most beautiful and inspiring wild gardens, and how you can make your own. Despite our best efforts, and no matter how much we prune, tidy and shape our gardens, they are inherently wild. In fact, it is often the most unrestrained and untamed areas that add drama and romance. In this glorious celebration of exuberant, naturalistic planting, we take a walk on the wild side. Be transported to lush valleys and tropical jungles with exotic gardens shaped by Victorian plant hunters. Wander through beautiful bluebell woods, blossoming orchards and magical wildflower meadows, and explore prairie-style gardens inspired by North American grasslands. Discover special places influenced by natural landscapes, and sustainably managed spaces designed with wildlife in mind. You'll find out how wild play areas can help children to connect with nature and how immersing yourself in quiet woodland can immediately benefit your sense of well-being. A helpful guide also offers advice and tips on how to create and manage your own wildlife-friendly garden so that you can attract birds, bees, bats, bugs and many other wild and wonderful creatures. Discover Britain's most beautiful and inspiring wild gardens, and how you can make your own. Despite our best efforts, and no matter how much we prune, tidy and shape our gardens, they are inherently wild. In fact, it is often the most unrestrained and untamed areas that add drama and romance. In this glorious celebration of exuberant, naturalistic planting, we take a walk on the wild side. Be transported to lush valleys and tropical jungles with exotic gardens shaped by Victorian plant hunters. Wander through beautiful bluebell woods, blossoming orchards and magical wildflower meadows, and explore prairie-style gardens inspired by North American grasslands. Discover special places influenced by natural landscapes, and sustainably managed spaces designed with wildlife in mind. You'll find out how wild play areas can help children to connect with nature and how immersing yourself in quiet woodland can immediately benefit your sense of well-being. A helpful guide also offers advice and tips on how to create and manage your own wildlife-friendly garden so that you can attract birds, bees, bats, bugs and many other wild and wonderful creatures. <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Mahon, Stephanie<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : National Trust Books, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />176 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 25 cm.<br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - House and Garden - 712 MAH - Onloan - Due: 27 May 2024 - 010588696<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=504515&CF=BIB Raised Bed Gardening (First-Time Gardener) is an essential beginner's guide to building, filling, and growing a raised bed vegetable garden. Setting up your first raised bed garden? With help from YouTube gardening star CaliKim, you'll soon be growing your own fresh, organic vegetables, herbs, and flowers like a pro. Whether your yard is big or small, raised beds are the perfect fit. They allow you to create a controlled growing environment, filled with fertile soil, where plants thrive. Raised beds help gardeners overcome rocky or less-than-ideal soils, there's little to no weeding involved, and they can be as large or as petite as you'd like. You can even use an elevated or mobile raised bed if the only sunny space you have to grow is on a patio, deck, or driveway. In Raised Bed Gardening (First-Time Gardener), you'll learn how to select the best raised bed for your space, what to fill it with, and tips for staking and trellising plants to save space and improve yields. Raised Bed Gardening (First-Time Gardener) is an essential beginner's guide to building, filling, and growing a raised bed vegetable garden. Setting up your first raised bed garden? With help from YouTube gardening star CaliKim, you'll soon be growing your own fresh, organic vegetables, herbs, and flowers like a pro. Whether your yard is big or small, raised beds are the perfect fit. They allow you to create a controlled growing environment, filled with fertile soil, where plants thrive. Raised beds help gardeners overcome rocky or less-than-ideal soils, there's little to no weeding involved, and they can be as large or as petite as you'd like. You can even use an elevated or mobile raised bed if the only sunny space you have to grow is on a patio, deck, or driveway. In Raised Bed Gardening (First-Time Gardener), you'll learn how to select the best raised bed for your space, what to fill it with, and tips for staking and trellising plants to save space and improve yields.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>CaliKim<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Beverly, MA : Cool Springs Press, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />176 pages : colour illustrations, colour portraits ; 26 cm.<br />First-time gardener<br /><br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - House and Garden - 635.962 CAL - Available - 010519089<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=504523&CF=BIB With the right information anyone can become a more productive veg grower. Walking you through simple yet effective strategies such as implementing a compost system, nurturing healthy soil, and sowing in modules, Huw shares the approach he uses in his own garden and includes tips for plenty of quick wins too. He recommends planning, good infrastructure, and having a clear vision - the essentials that are usually left out of veg-growing books. Try out new ways of tackling tasks and projects, as well as rethinking your whole approach to the growing season. Get these elements right and everything else will fall into place. Every successful business has a strategy. Why not apply one to your veg patch? With the right information anyone can become a more productive veg grower. Walking you through simple yet effective strategies such as implementing a compost system, nurturing healthy soil, and sowing in modules, Huw shares the approach he uses in his own garden and includes tips for plenty of quick wins too. He recommends planning, good infrastructure, and having a clear vision - the essentials that are usually left out of veg-growing books. Try out new ways of tackling tasks and projects, as well as rethinking your whole approach to the growing season. Get these elements right and everything else will fall into place. Every successful business has a strategy. Why not apply one to your veg patch?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Richards, Huw, 1999-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />224 pages : colour illustrations ; 24 cm.<br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - House and Garden - 635 RIC - Available - 010523666<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=504525&CF=BIB Host of The Potager Blog (@potagerblog), author and garden stylist Linda Vater, shares her vision for creating a garden space where food and flowers grow side by side. Known as a potager, these gardens are formal in their framework yet flexible and personal in their edible yields. A potager garden is both lovely to look at and productive. Doubling as an outdoor living area, it is also the perfect place to entertain family and friends. Host of The Potager Blog (@potagerblog), author and garden stylist Linda Vater, shares her vision for creating a garden space where food and flowers grow side by side. Known as a potager, these gardens are formal in their framework yet flexible and personal in their edible yields. A potager garden is both lovely to look at and productive. Doubling as an outdoor living area, it is also the perfect place to entertain family and friends.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Vater, Linda<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Beverly, MA : Cool Springs Press, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />208 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm.<br /><br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - House and Garden - 635 VAT - Onloan - Due: 25 May 2024 - 010519034<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=504526&CF=BIB Create a bold and beautiful container garden with design and planting guidance from Danish gardening celebrity Claus Dalby in this English-language edition of his book, Containers in the Garden. Beauty, charm, and simplicity are the hallmarks of the Scandinavian planting techniques featured in Containers in the Garden. Celebrity gardener and Danish floral designer Claus Dalby shares his signature container gardening style in this gorgeously illustrated book. His distinctive use of a single plant species in each pot, with dozens of planted pots collected together, creates elegant and eye-catching garden displays. Partnered with an abundance of textures and often a monochromatic colour palette, Claus's container gardens change with the seasons. By combining flower and foliage colours with beautiful pottery and layered displays, the results are nothing short of extraordinary. Create a bold and beautiful container garden with design and planting guidance from Danish gardening celebrity Claus Dalby in this English-language edition of his book, Containers in the Garden. Beauty, charm, and simplicity are the hallmarks of the Scandinavian planting techniques featured in Containers in the Garden. Celebrity gardener and Danish floral designer Claus Dalby shares his signature container gardening style in this gorgeously illustrated book. His distinctive use of a single plant species in each pot, with dozens of planted pots collected together, creates elegant and eye-catching garden displays. Partnered with an abundance of textures and often a monochromatic colour palette, Claus's container gardens change with the seasons. By combining flower and foliage colours with beautiful pottery and layered displays, the results are nothing short of extraordinary.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Dalby, Claus<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Beverly, MA : Cool Springs Press, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />176 pages : colour illustrations ; 28 cm.<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - House and Garden - 635.986 DAL - Available - 010519003<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=504530&CF=BIB "Gardens for the Soul shows how a sustainable and eco-friendly ethos can be at the heart of creating a beautiful garden, whatever its location or size. There are a multitude of different ways in which we use our outside spaces, and in Gardens for the Soul Sara Bird and Dan Duchars explore ways to create and style a haven that will suit your lifestyle. Day Dreamers seek solitude and a therapeutic experience, and Home Harvesters use their garden space to grow flowers or fruit and veg; while Garden Partiers put their outside space to work as an entertaining zone for friends and family and Great Escapers aim to recreate a chilled holiday vibe at home. Sara and Dan visit real-life gardens that fall into these categories, from tiny patios to larger spaces, to glean ideas, tips and inspiration. With a focus on sustainability and reclaimed materials, there are suggestions for choosing garden elements, from decor to lighting to furniture and accessories, as well as easy craft projects that add quirky personal touches"-- Provided by publisher. "Gardens for the Soul shows how a sustainable and eco-friendly ethos can be at the heart of creating a beautiful garden, whatever its location or size. There are a multitude of different ways in which we use our outside spaces, and in Gardens for the Soul Sara Bird and Dan Duchars explore ways to create and style a haven that will suit your lifestyle. Day Dreamers seek solitude and a therapeutic experience, and Home Harvesters use their garden space to grow flowers or fruit and veg; while Garden Partiers put their outside space to work as an entertaining zone for friends and family and Great Escapers aim to recreate a chilled holiday vibe at home. Sara and Dan visit real-life gardens that fall into these categories, from tiny patios to larger spaces, to glean ideas, tips and inspiration. With a focus on sustainability and reclaimed materials, there are suggestions for choosing garden elements, from decor to lighting to furniture and accessories, as well as easy craft projects that add quirky personal touches"-- Provided by publisher.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Bird, Sara (Stylist)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London ; New York : Ryland Peters & Small, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2021<br />175 pages : colour illustrations ; 27 cm.<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - House and Garden - 635 BIR - Onloan - Due: 04 Jun 2024 - 010516729<br />