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"From the author of The Humanure Handbook, an expert guide to compost toilets you can build yourself. The Compost Toilet Handbook is an illustrated instructional manual explaining how to make, use, and manage compost toilets, which are waste-free toilets that rely on the biological process of composting to recycle toilet material. It is based on the author's 40+ years of first-hand experience with "composting as a sanitation alternative." The 254-page indexed book has 161 pages of color photos including 203 photos or illustrations from 13 countries where compost toilet systems are in use. The 2nd half of the book includes case study reviews of compost toilet projects in African prisons and schools; Haitian schools, orphanages, and villages; schools in Mozambique; neighborhoods in Mongolia; a school and village in Nicaragua; and an ecovillage in the US. Along with the nuts and bolts of compost toilet construction, use, and management, the book covers emergency preparedness, cold weather composting, pharmaceuticals, heavy metals, health, and safety."--Amazon.com.

CAMILLAS KØKKENHAVE handler om Camilla Plums livsprojekter. Den handler om skønhed, farver, smag og mad, om køkkenhave grøntsager og urter, om biodiversitet og økologi. Eller med et smukkere ord, den handler om mangfoldighed. I bogen får du alle Camilla Plums erfaringer og gode råd, historien om grøntsagerne, det basale om at dyrke jorden, om glæden, om at tage det roligt derude og ikke være for ambitiøs. Du kan læse om ukrudt som ikke kun er dårligt, om sorterne, om de gamle sorter, om grøntsager, du overhovedet ikke kan købe, men kun dyrke selv. Du kan læse om alt det, Camilla Plum har brugt en god del af sit liv på at arbejde med, fordi det simpelthen er endeløst dejligt og fascinerende at dyrke sin egen mad. Bogen er grundig nok til begyndere og avanceret nok for dem, der allerede ved en masse om at dyrke.

A photographic record of the gardens at Great Dixter, past and present

Building Your Permaculture Property combines an engineer and a farmer's professional and practical experience in ecological consulting and regenerative agriculture to lead you - the land steward - through a clear five-step process to design and develop a resilient and abundant property anywhere in the world.

A facsimile edition of the original lavish book on English gardens by the master landscape designer Thomas Mawson

Reflecting the latest research on how plants influence and communicate with each other, Jessica Walliser offers a research-based guide to companion planting - a gardening method that uses strategic plant partnerships to improve crop yields and outsmart pests.

Learn how to create and maintain your own underwater ecosystem. Aquascaping is the art of creating beautiful aquariums with natural materials and live plants. From the brilliance of Takashi Amano and numerous other innovators, aquascapes have become a popular way to enjoy aquariums. In Aquascaping: A Step-by-Step Guide to Planting, Styling, and Maintaining Beautiful Underwater Aquariums, planted aquarium expert George Farmer teaches how to create the perfect aquascape. Included in this book are full-color photographs that will supply readers with: Step-by-step instructions on setting up your tankDifferent styling suggestions that best suit your landscapeHow to pick plants, rocks, driftwood, substrate, and aquatic lifeUnderstanding the chemistry and biology involved in keeping a healthy aquariumMaintenance and upkeepAnd much more Creating an underwater ecosystem is not only a rewarding experience, but can bring much peace and relaxation to your life. So whether you're a novice aquarist or seasoned aquascaper, Aquascaping will teach you all the tricks of the trade so that your beautiful aquarium can be enjoyed by family, friends, and, most importantly, yourself.

As more farmers recognise the benefits of no-till farming for soil health, water retention, and crop productivity, expert Daniel Mays provides an in-depth how-to manual on getting started with no-till techniques for successful vegetable production on a commercial scale.

A heavily illustrated history of herbaria from one of the world's foremost experts.

A SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERFill your garden with flowers all-year round with inspiration, planting ideas and expert advice from Sarah Raven.Colour and scent are the hallmarks of Sarah Raven''s style ΓÇô and they are simple luxuries that everyone can bring into their garden.A Year Full of Flowers reveals the hundreds of hardworking varieties that make the garden sing each month, together with the practical tasks that ensure everything is planted, staked and pruned at just the right time.Tracing the year from January to December at her home, Perch Hill, Sarah offers a complete and transporting account of a garden crafted over decades. Sharing the lessons learned from years of plant trials, she explains the methods that have worked for her, and shows you how to achieve a space that''s full of life and colour.Discover long-lasting, divinely scented tulips, roses that keep flowering through winter, the most magnificent dahlias and show-stopping alliums, as well as how to grow sweet peas up a teepee, take cuttings from chrysanthemums and stop mildew in its tracks.This is passionate, life-enriching gardening; it''s also simple, adaptable and can work for you. Sarah has made the garden central to her life ΓÇô this book shows you how you can too.

This comprehensive guide details how to grow and process real tea (including white, green, oolong, and black).

Lad græsset gro, ukrudtet slå rod, og giv plads til dyreliv og vildskab i din have. Således lyder essensen af opskriften til en naturhave. I Et år i naturhaven finder du inspiration til at skabe din helt egen naturhave, med masser af blomster, planter, og et rigt og interessant dyreliv. Rigtig mange borgere ønsker aktivt at tage del i kampen for at løse verdens store miljø- og naturkriser. En del af løsningen findes i alle vores haver, landet over. I stedet for at passe og pleje dem til ukendelighed, så argumenteres der i bogen her for, at haverne i større omfang skal have lov at passe sig selv. Til glæde for den naturlige flora og fauna, men bestemt også for indehaverne selv. For en naturhave er et herligt sted at søge tilflugt, når rotteræset og hverdagens stress og jag bliver for meget. I Et år i naturhaven kan du læse om: - Hvad en naturhave helt præcist er - Hvorfor du bør lave din egen naturhave - 14 simple trin til at lave din egen naturhave Endelig følger vi årets gang i naturhaven. Startende fra foråret, og hele vejen til vinteren. Kom tættere på et hav af dyr og planter, med personlige fortællinger, fra en forfatter der brænder for det grønne.

Wild Interiors, a captivating book by Hilton Carter, was published in 2020 by Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd. This book delves into the heart of indoor gardening and its rejuvenating connection with nature. Carter, a renowned plant stylist, guides you through a lush journey of green interiors, inspiring you to create your own indoor Eden. The book is a must-read for plant enthusiasts and anyone seeking a tranquil refuge from the wild outdoors. Its genre, a blend of home décor and gardening, offers a unique perspective on interior design. The year 2020 saw its publication, marking a significant contribution to the genre. Published by Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd, this book is a testament to their commitment to bringing readers high-quality, informative, and beautifully designed books.

A stunning gardening book full of inspiration, tips and advice

A fully updated and revised edition of a gardening classic.

Now with a revolutionary new "Climate Battery" design for near-net-zero heating and cooling "Jerome Osentowski is a master of simple, elegantly frugal, eminently practical indoor gardens."--Amory Lovins In this groundbreaking book, Jerome Osentowski, one of North America's most accomplished permaculture designers, presents a wholly new approach to a very old horticultural subject. In The Forest Garden Greenhouse, he shows how bringing the forest garden indoors is not only possible, but doable on unlikely terrain and in cold climates, using near-net-zero technology. Different from other books on greenhouse design and management, this book advocates for an indoor agriculture using permaculture design concepts--integration, multi-functions, perennials, and polycultures--that take season extension into new and important territory. Chapters Include: Expanding the Possible with Season Extension The History and Mechanics of the Climate Battery Considerations for Building Your Own Greenhouse Several Off-site Case Studies And much more! Osentowski, director and founder of Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute (CRMPI) incorporates deep, holistic permaculture design with practical common sense. His greenhouse designs, which can range from the backyard homesteader to commercial greenhouses, are completely ecological and use a simple design that traps hot and cold air and regulates it for best possible use. With detailed design drawings, photos, and profiles of successful greenhouse projects on all scales, this inspirational manual will considerably change the conversation about greenhouse design.

Guides the reader through various stages of planning a garden - how to survey a site, how to choose landscaping materials, and how to develop planting schemes. This title features US case studies and photographs.

'The wisest book I've read for many years ... Much more than a gardening book, much more than a guide to mental health ... Hugely recommended' Stephen Fry

From the global brand synonymous with high-quality English Roses, the essential reference book for rose lovers and gardeners, now revised and updated.

The ultimate garden design manual, from the team behind the popular website Gardenista.com (sister site to Remodelista.com).

"Agriculture is rightly blamed as a major culprit of our climate crisis. But in this groundbreaking new book, Eric Toensmeier argues that agriculture--specifically, the subset of practices known as "carbon farming"--can, and should be, a linchpin of a global climate solutions platform"--

Learn how to design and nurture a beautiful space. Bring the energy of wild places into your garden while growing your own food and living sustainably.

An in-depth exploration of organic mushroom cultivation practices, groundbreaking research and myriad ways to incorporate mushrooms into your life "A clear, comprehensive guide that is a gift to amateur as well as professional mushroom growers. This book opens the doors wide to a diverse and fascinating fungal world."--Toby Hemenway, author of Gaia's Garden What would it take to grow mushrooms in space? How can mushroom cultivation help us manage, or at least make use of, invasive species such as kudzu and water hyacinth and thereby reduce dependence on herbicides? Is it possible to develop a low-cost and easy-to-implement mushroom-growing kit that would provide high-quality edible protein and bioremediation in the wake of a natural disaster? How can we advance our understanding of morel cultivation so that growers stand a better chance of success? For more than twenty years, mycology expert Tradd Cotter has been pondering these questions and conducting trials in search of the answers. In Organic Mushroom Farming and Mycoremediation, Cotter not only offers readers an in-depth exploration of best organic mushroom cultivation practices; he shares the results of his groundbreaking research and offers myriad ways to apply your cultivation skills and further incorporate mushrooms into your life―whether your goal is to help your community clean up industrial pollution or simply to settle down at the end of the day with a cold Reishi-infused homebrew ale. Inside, you'll find: The Fundamentals of Mushroom Cultivation Innovative Applications and Projects Using Fungi Basic Laboratory Construction, Equipment, and Procedures Starting Cultures and Spawn Generation Detailed descriptions of over 25 different genus The book first guides readers through an in-depth exploration of indoor and outdoor cultivation. Covered skills range from integrating wood-chip beds spawned with king stropharia into your garden and building a "trenched raft" of hardwood logs plugged with shiitake spawn to producing oysters indoors on spent coffee grounds in a 4×4 space or on pasteurized sawdust in vertical plastic columns. For those who aspire to the self-sufficiency gained by generating and expanding spawn rather than purchasing it, Cotter offers in-depth coverage of lab techniques, including low-cost alternatives that make use of existing infrastructure and materials. Cotter also reports his groundbreaking research cultivating morels both indoors and out, "training" mycelium to respond to specific contaminants, and perpetuating spawn on cardboard without the use of electricity. Readers will discover information on making tinctures, powders, and mushroom-infused honey; making an antibacterial mushroom cutting board; and growing mushrooms on your old denim jeans. Geared toward readers who want to grow mushrooms without the use of pesticides, Cotter takes "organic" one step further by introducing an entirely new way of thinking―one that looks at the potential to grow mushrooms on just about anything, just about anywhere, and by anyone. "This comprehensive introduction to growing and utilizing fungi has something for all mushroom-inclined readers . . . . Both practical and passionate, Cotter offers extensive and detailed information."--Publishers Weekly

A handy practical guide to growing and caring for these magnificent plants, with instructions for planting outdoors and in containers, mulching, pruning and propagation, and a full photographic directory of best cultivars to try.

After moving from the Barleywood garden where he hosted BBC Gardeners' World for seven years, Alan Titchmarsh set up home in an old farmhouse a few miles down the road, and went about planting his own private eden away from the public eye. In this horticultural memoir Alan finally reveals all about this secret garden, explaining with his trademark warmth the personal stories behind its design and evolution. Accompanied by beautiful photographs taken by Jonathan Buckley throughout the eight years in which the garden has been made, My Secret Garden allows us access to all of the successes and failures of this diverse and ambitious project.Comprising many different styles and spaces - from an acre of formal beds and ponds to wild flower meadows and a stunning winter garden - Alan's tales of development and cultivation will be applicable to all gardeners. With the plot encompassing fruit trees, a handsome greenhouse and wildlife-friendly plantings, gardeners of all styles and levels of expertise will find something to enjoy. Driven by Alan's infectious and informative style, My Secret Garden is a fascinating, amusing and inspiring book.