Gardeners' World: 101 Ideas for Veg from Small Spaces

Author: Jane Moore
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1409070646
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 261

Book Description
What can be more convenient than being able to nip into the garden to pick some salad for lunch, some herbs for the pot or some fresh veg or fruit for dinner? Nothing beats the flavour of home-grown produce, or, in these days of additives and preservatives, the reassurance of knowing what is in your food. Contrary to popular belief, you don't need an enormous garden, or a dedicated spot within it to grow your own, nor do you need to join the mammoth waiting lists for a local allotment; all you need is a window ledge, some steps, a patio, some wall space or even some gaps in your flower borders. In this handy book the team at Gardeners' World Magazine will give you loads of tips on how to get started if you've never grown fruit or vegetables before, suggest some fun and practical ways you can grow your favourite crops in a limited space or small garden, and tell you how to get the best from what you grow. Growing your own has never been more popular or more simple, and in this essential little guide, packed with inspirational ideas and advice from Gardeners' World Magazine, everyone can get in on the act. So what's stopping you now? Go on, grow your own grub!

Gardeners' World: 101 Ideas for a Wildlife-friendly Garden

Author: Mick Lavelle
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1409070670
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 220

Book Description
If you yearn to watch blackbirds feeding their young, and butterflies flitting amongst the flowers but you don't have the space for a meadow or want to give your whole garden over to nature, don't despair: with just a few clever tricks you can bring the countryside and its residents to your garden, even in the most urban of locations. Encouraging a little wildlife into your garden can bring a lot of benefits for the gardener. Having a wildlife-friendly garden isn't just about letting nature do its thing so that you can enjoy watching it from your window or the patio, it has a far more important contribution to make. Let nature do the hard work of gardening for you: ladybirds and blue tits will make short work of aphids, while birds, bats and hedgehogs will feast on larger insects. It's biological control at its best; leaving you more time to sit in your deck chair and listen to the dawn chorus of the birds, the croaking of frogs, and the nighttime grunting of visiting hedgehogs. If the natural look of a wildlife garden isn't your thing, you'll be pleased to know that even the most modern, minimalist garden can include features which will bring in wildlife without cramping your style. In this book, the team at Gardeners' World Magazine bring you tips and advice on simple ways in which you can create a haven for wildlife - whatever your garden style.

Gardeners' World: The Veg Grower's Almanac

Author: Martyn Cox
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448142482
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 182

Book Description
Growing vegetables can be a tricky business, and even the most experienced of gardeners will occasionally need to turn to a trusted tome for some handy advice. The Veg Grower’s Almanac is just such a book – a compendium of month-by-month tips, advice and items of interest. With sage advice from old Gardeners’ World hands coupled with tips on the best varieties to grow and timely advice on how best to look after your plot, this attractive collection blends practical advice with evocative writing and fascinating facts. Illustrated throughout with charming drawings and sketches, The Veg Grower’s Almanac is a welcome additional to any gardener’s shelf – from hands-on instructions for preparing a seed bed or trying new varieties of tomato to fascinating little-known facts about our favourite crops.

Gardeners' World 101 - Grow to Eat Ideas

Author: Ceri Thomas
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448140781
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 218

Book Description
There's nothing better than the taste of home-grown fruit and veg. It has flavour and freshness that no supermarket produce could ever hope to beat. Whether you've grown your own all your life or are just getting into gardening, Gardeners' World 101 Grow to Eat Ideas is packed with inspiration. There are ideas for growing salads, fruit, herbs and vegetables. You don't even need a garden to enjoy our planting recipes for pots that taste as good as they look as they'll do equally well on a windowsill as a patio. You'll never eat tasteless fruit and veg again with Gardeners' World 101 Grow to Eat Ideas. Gardeners' World Magazine is Britain's biggest selling gardening magazine, providing fresh ideas and clear advice every month. From plants and flowers to gardens and design, allotments and kitchen gardens to shopping guides and tried and tested reviews, Gardeners' World Magazine features the top names in BBC gardening, such as Monty Don, Alan Titchmarsh, Carol Klein and the Gardeners' Question Time team. Find out more at www.gardenersworld.com

Gardeners' World: First Time Veg Grower

Author: Martyn Cox
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1409071391
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 218

Book Description
When it comes to fresh vegetables, nothing comes close to growing your own - but where to start? For those of us that crave the crisp taste of home-grown tomatoes, peppers, courgettes and more but lack the crucial experience and know-how, it can be difficult to make those first steps to transform a barren patch into a luscious kitchen garden - even for experienced gardeners, the move from decorative gardening to practical vegetable growing can prove tricky. Gardeners' World: First Time Veg Grower can help you make that journey, with simple and practical expert advice from the moment you first don your wellies right up until you're harvesting your own crops. With step-by-step guides and clear colour illustrations helping you to get the most out of your plot all year round, this compact guide is an essential addition to any gardener's shelf. From preparing your ground to sowing, nurturing and maintaining your plants, let the practiced hands at the UK's best-selling gardening magazine help you create the vegetable patch of your dreams.

Gardeners' World: 101 Garden Projects

Author: Helena Caldon
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448140838
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 218

Book Description
In 101 Garden Projects, you'll find DIY ideas for all garden shapes and sizes. Whether you want to tidy and perfect or completely transform your outside space, Gardeners' World Magazine has the answer. Including planting, pruning, composting, hanging baskets, lawns, ponds, greenhouses, indoor gardening and grow-your-own ideas, this little book is full of projects to make the most of your time. Creating the garden you want doesn't have to be daunting and, now, couldn't be simpler.

Fix Your Garden

Author: Jane Moseley
Publisher: Portico
ISBN: 1911042343
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 327

Book Description
Just moved in and don’t know what to do with a messy garden or bleak-looking balcony? Want to stake your claim on a little corner of a shared garden? No gardening experience whatsoever? Fix Your Garden is the perfect solution. Packed with tips and tricks to get your green fingers going straight away, this beautifully illustrated little book will help you make the most of your outdoor space, even if you’ve only got a tiny windowbox. Aimed at the first-time homeowner or renter with little or no gardening know-how, it contains a wealth of information on how to make your garden grow and your balcony bloom, from early analysis of the soil to find out which plants will do best, to fixing that weed-covered wilderness of a backyard you’ve inherited and starting to grow your own fruit and veg. With tips on garden design and how to conquer common pests and diseases, this is a crash course in getting your outdoor space sorted, and also contains information on houseplants so you can bring a little bit of the outdoors in. Word count: 15,000

101 Ideas for Pots

Author: Ceri Thomas
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0563539267
Category : Container gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 218

Book Description
Contains planting recipes which are easy to do. This book describes ideas to create displays for each season of the year. It also includes plus easy ways to grow veg in pots.

Containers in the Garden

Author: Claus Dalby
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
ISBN: 076037466X
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 178

Book Description
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 color palette, Claus’s container gardens change with the seasons. By combining flower and foliage colors with beautiful pottery and layered displays, the results are nothing short of extraordinary. In Containers in the Garden, the English-language version of his top-selling Danish gardening book, Claus shares his best-kept secrets so that you, too, can create the container garden of your dreams. Season by season and color by color, you’ll learn how to plant, organize, tend, and share your potted plantings. Whether your display is on the front steps or the back patio, the simple yet bold design methods found here create unique garden features that are a joy to behold. The breathtaking photography found within, coupled with Claus’s descriptive and personal text, features: Early season container plantings of tulips, primroses, narcissus, and other spring-flowering beauties Lush summer pots, overflowing with dahlias, roses, hydrangea, and foxgloves Colorful and textural foliage-only containers to add structure and interest to the collection Unusual container plants such as spikemosses, wintergreen, oxalises, and even edible plants Tropical beauties bring a summer explosion, including cannas, Brugmansia, and hibiscus Autumnal fireworks of bronze, gold, and rust round out the seasonal display Step inside Claus Dalby’s Danish garden, and find ideas and inspiration for bringing a bit of lykke and hygge to your home with Containers in the Garden.

The Gardeners’ World Almanac

Author: Gardeners' World Magazine
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 147353304X
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 255

Book Description
The team at Gardeners' World bring you the ultimate guide to your gardening year, from planning and planting to troubleshooting tips and gardening discovery. Organised by month, this book includes lists, timetables, step-by-step guidance and expert advice for year-round gardening, as well as an informative guide on what to plant when and projects for every season. Complemented by beautiful hand-drawn illustrations and tips from your favourite gardening personalities, The Gardeners' World Almanac will help you make your garden look its very best throughout the year.