Plants Gardening

‘In another life I may have been a gardener’ Well-known and loved as a cookery writer and presenter, this is Mary Berry’s deeply personal account of the second great love of her life, gardening. She shares her love of growing plants, visiting gardens, and getting hands-on in her own plot...

In the midst of ongoing news about Southwestern water scarcity, Martha Retallick sees an opportunity. For 20 years, she has been transforming her central Tucson home into an urban oasis. The secret to her success: Water harvesting. Since Retallick purchased her central Tucson home in 2004, she has incorporated two types of water harvesting – passive and active – into her landscape. Passive water harvesting is simply the act of sculpting the landscape to direct the water to where it should be – like plants – and away from where it shouldn’t be – like a home’s foundation.

What if I told you that you don’t need to be a seasoned gardener or horticulturist to have a thriving garden? In fact, container gardening is easy, flexible and can work around your lifestyle. The 'Quick Start Guide to Container Gardening is a handy resource to discover how to create, maintain, and harvest your own container garden, even if you're busy or new to gardening.

Discover the joys of companion planting and transform your backyard garden into a thriving oasis with The Companion Planting Gardening Book: How Perfect Plant Partners Can Transform Your Backyard Garden. This comprehensive guide takes you through the benefits and principles of this sustainable gardening practice, providing practical tips and examples along the way.

For years, I lived in a small apartment without access to land to grow my own food. Everything I ate was purchased at the store - sometimes from questionable sources and often treated with harmful chemicals to increase shelf life. That was, of course, until I learned how to maximize the space all around me. That is to say, the indoor space inside my very own apartment. But growing food indoors isn't just for apartment dwellers.

The Plant Hunter's Atlas is a volume telling some of the most extraordinary tales of horticultural discovery and exploring the characters behind the stories. Taking in the world's inhabited continents and spanning the centuries, the stories range from tales of derring-do in the age of discovery to modern-day botanists working at the cutting-edge of science. The text explores how plant hunters have been inspired by everything from scientific curiosity to economic greed, and their own ingrained sense of adventure.

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned gardener, cacti and succulents are the most rewarding plants you can add to your garden. They’re low maintenance, and they’ll add a unique aesthetic to any indoor or outdoor space with adequate care.

Are you looking to improve your health through the power of medicinal plants? Have you always wanted to grow your own herbs at home? Did you know 80 percent of the population relies on traditional herbal medicine for primary health care? Since ancient times, people have used herbal plants to treat diseases and enhance their general health and well-being.

Florapedia is an eclectic A-Z compendium of botanical lore. With more than 100 enticing entries - on topics ranging from achlorophyllous plants that use a fungus as an intermediary to obtain nutrients from other plants to zygomorphic flowers that admit only the most select pollinators - this collection is a captivating journey into the realm of botany. Writing in her incomparably engaging style, Carol Gracie discusses remarkable plants from around the globe, botanical art and artists, early botanical explorers, ethnobotanical uses of plants, botanical classification, and more.

In this book you'll find everything you need to know about planting a fruiting tree or shrub, in easy to follow steps, using organic and biological techniques. We also cover how to choose fruit trees and how to care for a tree during the first year. Healthy fruit trees will reward you with fruit, year after year, with very little effort on your part. How a fruit tree is planted has a huge influence over how healthy and productive it is, and ultimately how well it feeds you.

In this book you will learn about the top five medicinal plants you can plant in your own garden, their benefits to your health, and how to keep growing them so you never run out of supply. I'm sure there are so many other reasons to start your own herb garden, so let this book be your first step. I'd like to introduce you to the top five medicinal plants on the planet, how to plant them, how to grow them, and how to use them.

Are you wondering if or how you can grow your fruits and vegetables and enjoy the fresh aroma and crisp taste of what you have planted? Get a copy of 101 Gardening Tips. The book shows you that you do not need to own a yard to have a garden. A yard is a plus, but a balcony or pouch will be sufficient as well. You have a list of fruits and vegetables to choose from as you listen to 101 Gardening Tips.

Gardening in dry climates can be daunting, but it's entirely possible to transform your barren space into a vibrant, eco-friendly oasis that thrives despite limited water resources.

If you are thinking of starting a green growing venture in a small urban environment and are looking for some ideas, info, and inspiration to get you started, then look no further. Kickstarting your own green pot to plate urban idyll is a within reach idea, and like an onion, has plenty of tasty layers to enjoy and get to know.

Fruits and vegetables can be pricey, especially if they’re out of season. And, of course, they can be even more expensive if you choose to go organic. You could always plant your own garden, but, maybe, you don’t have enough space outside or, maybe, you live in a colder climate. Unfortunately, not everyone lives where they can plant an outdoor garden. The alternative is to set up an indoor hydroponic system.

Container gardening is a great way to garden in a small space, and there are so many options with container gardening! If versatility is something you desire, then container gardening just might be for you. You can grow plants in about any container at all; so cost is completely dependent on you. My mother has been known to plant flowers in old teapots and soda bottles alike.

Indoor gardening can be a great way to get fresh produce during the winter months or anytime. For many that live in apartments, there is no other option than to garden indoors. It can be much simpler than you might think!

Embarking on your gardening journey is an exciting adventure, filled with daily wonders from the sight of blossoming flowers to the satisfaction of tasting homegrown produce. However, as a novice gardener, worries about soil health, maximizing crop yields, and addressing climate impact may dampen your enthusiasm. The key to overcoming these challenges lies in understanding the simple science of soil.

Organic gardener, environmentalist, and pop-up chef Alice Mary Alvrez wants to make it as easy as possible to reduce your footprint, grow and eat fabulous organic vegetables, and maintain a planet-positive, animal-friendly lifestyle. Her book Plant-Powered Cooking is simply brimming with brilliant ideas you can use from tips for growing your own food, shopping, and cooking techniques for every mealtime. Learn surprising facts about the impact of meat and animal products on the environment and how even small do-it-yourself ideas lead to real impact.

Become a gardening master and grow over 30 kinds of popular fruits and veggies for complete self-sufficiency. Here’s how. Raised bed gardening is the perfect choice for a small backyard and even for indoor food production. Maintenance is a breeze, and you’ll get optimal yields simply by following some of the best practices. You’ve probably experimented with gardening in the past, and your appetite for fresh, crunchy, and organic home produce has grown (literally and figuratively!). It’s now time to take your gardening efforts to the next level.