RHS You Will Be Able to Garden By the End of This Book
RHS You Will Be Able to Garden By the End of This Book

Author: Simon Akeroyd

Publisher: Mitchell Beazley

Published: 2023-04-27

Total Pages: 541

ISBN-13: 1784728411

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The title might sound like a bold statement, but you really will be able to garden by the end of this book. Whether you are a budding botanist or just aspire to have greener fingers, this book will hold your 'horticultural hand' and guide you gently through the principles of gardening. Whether you have a tiny courtyard or something a bit bigger, this book will share everything you need to know to create your own patch of horticultural heaven. With 12 easy-to-follow chapters that explore all the basics of successful, stress-free gardening including assessing and designing your garden, how to grow fruit and vegetables, plant maintenance, propagation, lawns and container garden. The 15 step-by-step techniques will teach you how to sow seeds, prune shrubs, cut a hedge, mow a lawn and even how to design your own outside space, plus so much more. Just as important, the book explains how to garden sustainably and encourage wildlife, so that you can make informed decisions when it comes to creating and maintaining your garden.

RHS Botany for Gardeners
RHS Botany for Gardeners

Author: Royal Horticultural Society

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2018-02-15

Total Pages: 773

ISBN-13: 1784725064

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'Clever... valuable introduction to the study of plant science.' - Gardeners Illustrated RHS Botany for Gardeners is more than just a useful reference book on the science of botany and the language of horticulture - it is a practical, hands-on guide that will help gardeners understand how plants grow, what affects their performance, and how to get better results. Illustrated throughout with beautiful botanical prints and simple diagrams, RHS Botany for Gardeners provides easy-to-understand explanations of over 3,000 botanical words and terms, and show how these can be applied to everyday gardening practice. For easy navigation, the book is divided into thematic chapters covering everything from Plant Pests, and further subdivided into useful headings such as 'Seed Sowing' and 'Pruning'. 'Botany in Action' boxes provide instantly accessible practical tips and advice, and feature spreads profile the remarkable individuals who collected, studied and illustrated the plants that we grow today. Aided by this book, gardeners will unlock the wealth of information that lies within the intriguing world of botanical science - and their gardens will thrive as a result. This is the perfect gift for any gardener. Contents Includes... The Plant kingdom Growth, Form and Function Inner Workings Reproduction The Beginning of Life External Factors Pruning Botany and the Senses Pest, Diseases and Disorders Botanists and Botanical Illustration ... And Much More!

RHS How to Garden When You're New to Gardening
RHS How to Garden When You're New to Gardening

Author: DK

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Published: 2024-12-02

Total Pages: 862

ISBN-13: 0241675979

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Are you surrounded by weeds? Is your lawn forlorn? Are your bushes diseased? Do you long to create an outdoor space you can enjoy with friends – a garden you can show off with pride? How to Garden When You're New to Gardening shows you the basics needed to get your green space under control and keep it that way. Drawing on the world-renowned expertise of the Royal Horticultural Society, the book is packed full of creative ideas with lots of simple step-by-step instructions and clear images to help you realise your garden’s potential, no matter the size and scale. Get to know your garden and choose plants that will grow well in particular soil types and conditions year after year. From planting and training decorative climbers, to designing seasonal hanging basket displays, and growing your own tomatoes, these are the small jobs that will make a huge difference to how your garden looks and feels. Get your gardening gloves on and dig in to discover: -Bitesized visual content broken down into sections such as flowers, lawns, shrubs, and herbs, the book contains over 100 photographic step-by-step sequences. -A gardening book ideal for first-time gardeners looking for guidance and inspiration as they start out on their own gardening Take the anxiety out of planting, potting, and pruning and make the most of your precious patch of land.

RHS I Can Grow A Sunflower
RHS I Can Grow A Sunflower

Author: Royal Horticultural Society (DK Rights) (DK IPL)

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Published: 2018-03-01

Total Pages: 17

ISBN-13: 0241349230

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A delightful introduction to plant life and nature, as little ones get hands-on to grow their own sunflowers. Includes sunflower seeds, a sunflower height chart, and exciting flaps. RHS I Can Grow a Sunflower is a friendly approach to plant science and a great gift for little gardeners. Sixteen bright board ebook pages reveal the life cycle of a sunflower, and the excitement of growing a plant from seed. Little children follow the journey of a mystery seed, learning how to plant it, and what it needs to grow. Could it magically become the tallest of all the garden flowers? RHS I Can Grow a Sunflower includes facts about garden creatures, from the helpful ladybird to busy worms, and the visiting bees and butterflies who spread pollen. Children will enjoy read-aloud text, easy-to-follow pictures that show the life cycle of a sunflower - underground, above ground, and through the year - and flaps that show plants growing and creatures hiding. RHS I Can Grow a Sunflower includes a packet of sunflower seeds and a height chart that reinforces how tall a sunflower grows, making this the perfect book for getting young gardeners hands-on for the very first time. "This is a wonderful first gardening book for young children that perfectly captures the magic of growing a beautiful plant from a tiny seed." - Jamie Butterworth, RHS Ambassador

Grow It, Eat it
Grow It, Eat it

Author: Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 9781740339414

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From plot to plate, a cookery and gardening book in one, for young Australians Is your child a budding gardener or chef? Children will love learning how to plant seeds and turn their produce into delicious meals they can eat. They'll have juicy tomatoes that make fantastic pizzas, luscious strawberries for a smashing smoothie and many more tempting treats. They'll discover how food grows, from photosynthesis to pollination and learn to care for their plants. Then when they've picked their crops, there are recipes for snacks, lunches and dinners that are really tasty and will encourage your child and family to eat healthily. And you don't need a garden: Grow It, Eat It includes plants that can all be grown in pots.

RHS How to Garden New Edition
RHS How to Garden New Edition

Author:

Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780241459768

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Tempted to have a go at gardening? Keen to grow your own veg or tame an out-of-control border? This no-nonsense practical manual, packed with clear advice and photos on the essentials, shows you where to start and how to progress. Beginning with inspirational ideas to help you plan your plot, RHS How to Garden walks you through each stage of your chosen garden project. Clear guidance helps you select which plants will work in the space you have and step-by-step photography demystifies caring for plants such as perennials, bulbs, climbers, shrubs, and edibles. Easy-to-follow advice makes mastering basic techniques and troubleshooting common garden problems simple. With its clear, practical approach, RHS How to Garden takes the bafflement out of gardening for the beginner.

Kitchen Gardening for Beginners
Kitchen Gardening for Beginners

Author: Simon Akeroyd

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-05-01

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 1465412441

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Kitchen Gardening for Beginners has everything you need to leave the supermarket behind in favor of tastier and healthier home-grown fruit and vegetables. Avoid bland, pesticide-tainted produce flown in from the other side of the world and start growing your own produce with this reassuring guide, complete with a glossary of gardening terms and a picture gallery of common weeds. Kitchen Gardening for Beginners takes you through ten steps to preparing your plot and teaches you need-to-know techniques such as sowing, plating, feeding, mulching, watering, and weeding. Armed with the basics, you'll learn how to grow over 70 types of fruit and vegetable crops. You'll also find easy projects such as making a simple compost bin and planting a fruit tree and tips to attract wildlife along with simple, delicious ways to enjoy your produce. A handy troubleshooting section covers identifying and dealing with weeds, pests, and diseases. Whether you prefer to start small with a few herbs and vegetable staples or you are more ambitious and intend to feed your whole family all year-round, Kitchen Gardening for Beginners will show you how.

Rhs Garden Finder 2006-2007
Rhs Garden Finder 2006-2007

Author: Charles Quest-Ritson

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2006-04

Total Pages: 520

ISBN-13: 9781845250188

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Garden lovers will have to own this leading, fully updated guide! Produced by the Royal Horticultural Society, it reveals where to see plants growing in more than 1,000 British gardens--including 150 nurseries and demonstration gardens--that are open to the public. Each entry, which is listed alphabetically by country or region, includes a description, with highlights and key features; full contact details, including opening times, admission fees, and coded facilities; and brief directions. In addition, there are comprehensive regional maps at the back, and an alphabetical listing to help visitors choose the gardens with the very finest displays.

The Gardener's Botanical
The Gardener's Botanical

Author: Ross Bayton

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2020-03-10

Total Pages: 1094

ISBN-13: 0691209138

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The definitive guide to botanical Latin Unlock the secrets of botanical Latin with this beautifully illustrated encyclopedia. The Gardener's Botanical contains definitions of more than 5,000 plant names—from abbreviatus ("shortened") to zonatus ("with bands")—along with more than 350 color illustrations. Scientific plant names are an invaluable tool for those who understand them. Formed from Greek and, more commonly, from Latin root words, not only do they make it possible for gardeners and botanists to communicate, they also contain a wealth of hidden information. The Gardener's Botanical is the key to unlocking these secrets. This guide contains a breathtaking array of botanical names in alphabetical order. Each word is listed with a pronunciation guide, definition, example plant, and, where appropriate, etymology. Also included in this illuminating guide are special features on important plant genera, fact boxes, essays focusing on the history and importance of Latin names and botanical illustrations, and an index of common names with more than 2,000 popular plants, cross-referenced with their binomial name in Latin.