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book reviews
Gardening to Eat
Becky Dickinson
Pen & Sword Books Ltd ISBN 9781526757203
Embrace a plant-based lifestyle all the way from seed to plate. This inspiring and informative book takes the mystery out of gardening and reveals how to grow an array of fruits and vegetables using simple, organic techniques. Packed with fresh ideas for turning homegrown produce into delicious,
A Woman’s Garden
Tanya Anderson Cool Springs Press ISBN 0780760368404
Gardens grow more than just pretty flowers. They grow wellbeing and a deeper connection with nature. Gardens can also produce plant material for creating homemade skincare, natural dyes, artisan crafts, delicious foods and beverages, and medicines—homegrown ways to create a wholesome lifestyle.
In A Woman’s Garden, you’ll be introduced to eight categories of useful plants. Plus, you will meet inspiring women gardeners from around the globe who grow and use edibles, herbs, and flowers to create natural products you can make, too. Find inspiration, healing, health, and happiness right outside your own backdoor.
Making things with your hands and heart and then sharing the fruits of your labours with friends and family is both satisfying
and soul-
stirring. Learn
how to grow
dozens of
plants and
then transform
them into
gorgeous
items to
nurture
yourself or
give to others.
nutritious meals, you'll find heaps of no-nonsense recipes created for real people
with busy lives and healthy appetites. No fads, no fuss, no fancy ingredients; just real, honest, ethical food.
With a passion for connecting
people and plants, Gardening to
Eat brings the garden into the kitchen. This book is for people who love food and love to know where it's come from.
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The Ecological Gardener
Matt Rees-Warren Chelsea Green Publishing ISBN 9781645020073
The Ecological Gardener
gives you the tools to
create an abundant,
healthy garden from the
soil up – a garden that
welcomes birds and
bees and showcases
native planting and
wildflowers, with
minimal carbon impact or need for fresh water. It includes practical, achievable home gardening projects such as:
• Buildingrainwatercatchmentsandothertips for conserving water.
• Determiningtherightcompostforyourneeds – from kitchen waste to leaf mould to compost teas, it’s all explained.
• Welcomingwildlifeintoyourgarden,from hedgehogs to pollinators.
• Creatingwildflowermeadowsandadding colour to underutilised lawns.
• Understandingyourgardenthroughoutthe seasons – finding beauty in winter and the importance of your garden to wildlife all year long.
Matt will help you reimagine your garden, working with nature instead of controlling it, to create a space that promotes both wildlife and beauty.
www.reminscotland.com
• Improve soil condition with minerals & trace elements • Boost soil’s natural capacity to capture & store carbon
• Encourage beneficial soil-living organisms
• Grow healthier plants, vegetables & lawns
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