Sow Grow Gather


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No matter how small your space, green-fingered Sam Corfield (aka The Hairy Horticulturist) shows you how simple it is to grow your own edible garden. Covering over 50 roots, shoots, flowers, leaves and fruits, he’ll guide you through his foolproof three-step method of sow–grow–gather, while providing useful tips and tricks along the way. Showcasing delicious vegetables, fruits and herbs that anyone can easily grow at home, Sam will also introduce you to some more unusual and colourful veggies (like purple carrots, rainbow radishes and cucamelons!) to show just how exciting growing-your-own can be. Whether you have a small garden, balcony or windowsill, Sow Grow Gather will demystify the growing process, explain useful gardening equipment and reveal how to fit different containers and pots into every corner of your space. With beautiful photography and advice on which plants will suit your plot, as well as how to care for them, you’ll go from veg-patch beginner to edible-garden-expert in no time, and have fun during the process.




Grow, Gather, Heal: Embracing Yarrow’s Healing Touch


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Yarrow: From Ancient Ally to Modern Miracle - Your Complete Herbal Guide Unveil the timeless secrets of Yarrow, a versatile herb interwoven with history, healing, and practical applications. Whether you're a seasoned herbalist or curious beginner, this comprehensive guide empowers you to cultivate, utilize, and experience the full spectrum of Yarrow's benefits. Delve into Yarrow's rich tapestry: Uncover its fascinating history: Explore Yarrow's journey from sacred herb in ancient cultures to its use in battlefields and modern medicine. Unlock its medicinal potential: Discover how Yarrow's unique compounds address various health concerns, from inflammation and pain to anxiety and sleep issues. Master the art of cultivation: Learn everything you need to grow Yarrow, from selecting the right location to harvesting sustainably. Embrace diverse uses: Explore a range of applications, from culinary delights to soothing teas, potent tinctures, and healing salves. Craft your own remedies: Dive into step-by-step instructions for crafting effective Yarrow teas, tinctures, and salves, tailored to your needs. This book offers something for everyone: Beginners: Gain foundational knowledge about Yarrow's identification, properties, and safe usage. Intermediate learners: Expand your herbal repertoire with detailed recipes and advanced preparation techniques. Seasoned herbalists: Deepen your understanding of Yarrow's intricate medicinal aspects and explore its historical significance. More than just a plant, Yarrow is a doorway to natural healing. Embrace the empowering journey of cultivating, crafting, and experiencing the transformative power of Yarrow. Dive into this comprehensive guide and embark on your path to holistic well-being.







Grow, Gather, Heal: Unleashing the Power of Feverfew


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Unveiling the Magic of Feverfew: From Ancient Remedy to Modern Wellness Companion Embrace the whispers of nature's healing secrets with "Grow, Gather, Heal: Unleashing the Power of Feverfew," your comprehensive guide to this versatile herb. Whether you're a seasoned herbalist or a curious beginner, this book delves deep into the fascinating world of feverfew, offering insights into its rich history, diverse medicinal potential, and practical cultivation and usage tips. Unveiling the Past: Journey through time: Explore feverfew's fascinating history, from its ancient Greek origins to its diverse uses across cultures for pain relief, childbirth support, and more. Modern science meets tradition: Dive into the evidence-based research on feverfew's anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, understanding its potential benefits for numerous conditions. Cultivating Your Green Pharmacy: Grow your own: Learn the secrets of cultivating and harvesting feverfew in your own garden, ensuring a sustainable and readily available source of this beneficial herb. From garden to table: Discover different ways to incorporate feverfew into your daily routine, including teas, tinctures, and salves, with easy-to-follow recipes for all skill levels. Beyond the Headache: Migraine relief and beyond: While well-known for its potential to combat migraines, feverfew's benefits extend far wider. Explore its potential role in managing joint pain, digestive discomfort, and supporting the immune system. A holistic approach: Integrate feverfew into a natural wellness routine alongside healthy habits for a well-rounded approach to well-being. Empowering you with knowledge: Safety first: Gain valuable insights into safe and responsible use of feverfew, including potential side effects, drug interactions, and crucial precautions. Tailored to your needs: Whether you're a novice gardener or an experienced herbal enthusiast, this book offers valuable information suitable for all levels of knowledge. Embrace the power of nature's bounty with "Grow, Gather, Heal: Feverfew." Start your journey today and unlock the healing potential hidden within this remarkable herb!







What to Sow, Grow and Do


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Find out what needs to be done at just the right time to create a garden full of life and colour all year round. Keeping on top of when to sow seeds, plant bulbs or prune roses can be tricky for new and experienced gardeners with busy lives. What to Sow, Grow and Do takes the hassle out of remembering what to do next with a month-by-month guide. Tracking a year in the garden, it shows you what you need to do when in a series of straightforward how-tos and handy checklists. It also celebrates each month of the year, highlighting the plants in season and the wildlife to spot. Seasonal tasks cover everything from maintaining colorful flower beds and a simple veg patch, to encouraging birds to nest and hedgehogs to hibernate in your garden. At the end of the year, you will have a thriving, flourishing garden that’s a joy to be in. Each month, the book will cover: Monthly tasks – a full guide that includes the seeds to sow, the plants to prune and a checklist of jobs around the garden, Hero plants – what’s coming into flower, in full bloom, and dying back to help you plan your gardening year, Wildlife lifecycle – the animals and insects going into/coming out of hibernation, migrating, emerging and retreating to help you support nature. Whether you are a seasoned horticulturalist or are just starting our planting you first seedlings, this guide is an indispensible companion to any gardener all the year round.







Grow, Gather, Heal: Horehound's Healing Legacy


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"Grow, Gather, Heal: Horehound's Healing Legacy" Uncover the powerful healing potential of horehound (Marrubium Vulgare) in this comprehensive guide for herbalists, natural health enthusiasts, and anyone seeking time-tested remedies. From its rich history in traditional medicine to cutting-edge scientific research, this book explores every facet of this remarkable herb. Perfect for both beginners and experienced herbalists, you'll learn: • The fascinating history of horehound across cultures • Detailed botanical information for proper identification • Step-by-step instructions for harvesting and preparation • Packed full of Medicinal and Culinary recipes • Traditional and modern uses for respiratory, digestive, and liver health • The latest scientific findings on horehound's bioactive compounds • Safe usage guidelines, dosages, and potential interactions Packed with practical advice, recipes, and in-depth monographs, this book is an essential addition to any herbal library. Whether you're looking to support lung health, soothe digestive issues, or explore natural alternatives to conventional medicine, horehound offers a wealth of healing possibilities. Empower yourself with the knowledge to harness horehound's benefits and integrate this versatile herb into your natural health toolkit. Start your journey into the world of traditional herbalism and discover why horehound has been trusted for centuries as a gentle yet effective remedy.




Edible Backyard


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In this practical step-by-step guide, gardening teacher Kath Irvine shares her wealth of knowledge from more than 20 years of helping Kiwi gardeners design, build, grow and maintain their own productive edible gardens. Kath's sage, hands-on, often humorous advice steps readers through everything they need to know to grow great produce at home, including garden design, tools and equipment, seasonal planting advice, soil fertility, seed-saving basics, managing pests and diseases, and how to incorporate organic and permaculture gardening methods into any home garden. While documenting a year on her own property, Kath shows how you can successfully produce bountiful crops throughout the seasons to provide a steady, daily harvest with minimal wastage. The book is illustrated with hundreds of stunning photographs and helpful hand-drawn illustrations that share clever design concepts and planting plans for gardens of all shapes and sizes. Kath is the perfect guide, and this easy-to-understand, comprehensive book is ideal for gardeners at any skill level, from beginners setting up a new garden from scratch, to intermediate trouble-shooters, to advanced green-thumbs seeking deeper knowledge.