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Flowers, and the fruits that follow, feed, clothe, sustain, and inspire all humanity. Flowers are used to celebrate all-important occasions, to express love, and are also the basis of global industries. Americans buy 10 million flowers a day, and perfumes are a worldwide industry worth $30 billion annually. Stephen Buchmann takes us along on an exploratory journey of the roles flowers play in the production of our foods, spices, medicines, and perfumes while simultaneously bringing joy and health.

Christo Lloyd was recognised as one of the foremost gardeners and garden writers of the 20th century. Here, for the first time, is the definitive collection of his best, most informative, and so often amusing garden writing. Christo on gardening: "ours, in its humble way, is an art as well as a craft. At the same time it keeps us in touch with the earth, the seasons, and with that complex of interrelated forces both animate and inanimate which we call nature. It is a humanising occupation."

In this beautifully illustrated book that's Song of Achilles meets Secret Life of Trees, readers will discover the plants cultivated by the Greek Gods–many of which can still be experimented with today–for a myriad of uses. In Greek mythology, plants were used for tools, intoxication...

Mindfulness in Gardening explores the activity of gardening as an exercise for both body and mind. Ark Redwood, a professional gardener for over 30 years and currently head gardener at Chalice Well, one of Britain’s most sacred gardens, guides you through the changing seasons, expanding your...

Do you like to spend time outdoors around beautiful scenery? If you want to make a living planting and selling gorgeous flowers, then this book is for you! Here are some of the things you’ll learn in this book: Important factors to look at before you get started, such as reviewing what weather zone the land for the flowers is in and the quality of the soil.

Even if you live in the city and have never gardened or raised livestock you CAN become self-sufficient. Homesteading for Beginners will help you develop a realistic plan and budget and provide the resources you need to begin down the path to self-reliance.

Discover the secrets to cultivating a thriving garden through the science of soil! Struggling with poor soil quality? Vegetables barely thriving? Forget chemical solutions! Explore natural, ecologically friendly approaches proven to be just as effective. Manage a healthy, nurturing soil–the cornerstone of a naturally thriving garden!

Unlock the secrets to successful indoor cannabis cultivation with "The Indoor Grower’s Handbook: Essentials for Cultivating Cannabis." This comprehensive guide is your ultimate resource for growing top-quality cannabis in the comfort of your home, regardless of your experience level. Whether you're a novice gardener or a seasoned pro, this book offers invaluable insights and step-by-step instructions to help you cultivate healthy, potent plants.

Nurture a year-round gardening habit with just 5 minutes a day, from the author of Kitchen Garden Revival and Leaves, Roots & Fruit. Do you find joy in seeing a plant grow from seed to flower? Has your main setback for maintaining a successful garden been finding enough time to tend it? Whether...

Across the world, chefs, farmers, plant scientists and backyard growers are doing something extraordinary: creating new generations of fruit, vegetables and cereals, all bred specifically to flourish locally, taste delicious, and contribute to our food future. In The Accidental Seed Heroes, Adam Alexander dons his seed detective homburg to meet these twenty-first century seed heroes, who are not only championing traditional varieties but also breeding delicious new ones that will help create a sustainable future for our planet.

Transform Any Small Space into a Lush Garden Paradise—No Yard Required! With The Container Garden Blueprint, you'll uncover the secrets to growing vibrant flowers, fresh herbs, and delicious veggies—right on your balcony, patio, or windowsill. Imagine stepping onto your patio and plucking fragrant basil for your pasta or cutting fresh flowers for the dinner table. Whether you have a small apartment, a tiny patio, or no outdoor space at all, this guide will show you exactly how to create a thriving container garden that reflects your unique style.

This book really is for the absolute beginner. We'll cover all the basics in a motivating, easy-to-digest way, and allow nature to do the heavy lifting. We'll discover your green thumb that's been there all along. We'll take good care of our fellow human and our planet. And we'll have a lot of fun doing it! Friend, you really can live the dream, and make it your reality. It all starts with one step.

The ultimate guide to quickly building a successful landscaping business. What can you do to immediately boost your lawn care or landscaping business profits? Running a landscaping business is not like running any other kind of company. You don’t need generic business advice. You need proven tactics and strategies from people who know exactly what kinds of challenges you’re facing. That’s why Paul Jamison’s Best Business Practices for Landscapers is an essential listen for anyone even thinking about starting a lawn care or landscaping company.

With this book, your currently uninspiring backyard can be transformed into an oasis using the principles I will teach you. You no longer need to worry about how to utilize space because you will understand how to implement the principles of landscape design covered in this book. Other than bringing you daily joy, having a gorgeous garden benefits you in ways you can’t imagine. This alone will make you feel happier and improve your well-being.

Get ready to be amazed by the secrets beneath your feet, learn the fascinating dance of soil microorganisms, and tap into their power to supercharge your garden. Regenerative Gardening Made Easy isn't your typical gardening manual – it's your easy-to-follow map to nurturing alongside nature in the most rewarding way possible.

Covering important topics from the secret to proper watering and how to fertilize your plant to proper drainage and pruning techniques, The Fiddle Leaf Fig Expert was written for experienced growers and first-time plant parents alike.

An insightful, personal, and timely exploration into the wonderful world of seeds. In What We Sow, Jennifer Jewell brings readers on an insightful, year-long journey exploring the outsize impact one of nature's smallest manifestations—the simple seed. She examines our skewed notions where...

Align with the natural cycles of the earth as you explore the 13 essential plants every green witch must know and have in their garden and cupboard for healing, spellwork, and divination. Plants are a sacred offering from Mother Earth. And witches have always known and understood their healing...

Discover the science behind gardening that will revolutionize your approach and make growing vegetables easier and more enjoyable than ever before. Understanding what's really happening in the earth that you're so carefully tending to will change the way you think about gardening forever. No longer will you be trying methods randomly, hoping to hit on the right approach. Drawing on years of research and hours of hands-on experience, Bruce McCord knows exactly what you need to do if you want to have the flourishing garden of your dreams.

Do you feel trapped by the walls of your urban living space? Are you tired of feeling disconnected from nature? Do you dream of escaping the city sprawl to a haven of greenery? You're not the only one - and you don't have to settle for a second longer. The time has come to transform your environment and, with it, your life!