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Grow A Damn Plant Journal [Bok / Häftad]

<p><b>An inspirational and beautifully illustrated book that tells the stories of 80 plants from around the globe.</b><br/><br/>In his follow-up to the bestselling <i>Around the World in 80 Trees</i>, Jonathan Drori takes another trip across the globe, bringing to life the science of plants by revealing how their worlds are intricately entwined with our own history, culture and folklore. From the seemingly familiar tomato and dandelion to the eerie mandrake and Spanish 'moss' of Louisiana, each of these stories is full of surprises. Some have a troubling past, while others have ignited human creativity or enabled whole civilizations to flourish. With a colourful cast of characters all brought to life by illustrator Lucille Clerc, this is a botanical journey of beauty and brilliance.<br/><br/><b>'A beautiful celebration of the plants and flowers that surround us and a quiet call to arms for change'</b> <i>The Herald</i><br/><br/><i><b>'</b></i><b>This charming and beautifully illustrated book takes readers on a voyage of discovery, exploring the many ingenious and surprising uses for plants in modern science and throughout history'</b> <i>Kew Magazine</i><br/><br/><i><b>'</b></i><b>With beautiful illustrations from Lucille Clerc, this captivating book traverses the globe via plants: nettles in England, mangoes in India and tulips in the Netherlands'</b> <i>Daily Mail</i></p>

A colourful collection of crochet patterns for unique accessories and home decor

From simple bouquets and wreaths to impressive tablescapes,Floristryis a modern and practical handbook that will take you through all the essential steps to creating beautiful floral arrangements.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Beautifully photographed throughout, this essential guide demystifies the art of floristry through simple, easy-to-follow instructions, defined by Milli Proust's unique sense of style. Featuring 14 seasonal, sustainable projects, discover how to create with confidence, experiment with color and texture, and add a touch of nature into your life.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The Grower&#39;s Guideis a brand new gardening series for those who seek an approachable and accessible insight into the wonderful world of flower growing and floral arranging.

<b>A beautiful, stylish and comprehensive handbook from the Bloom Gardener's Guides series, covering everything you need to know to grow your own food.</b><br/><br/>Growing your own food is a way to <b>feed your body as well as your soul</b>. Approached in a sustainable way, it can also nurture the land and provide for wildlife. You don't need an enormous garden, an allotment or a fancy greenhouse to do it. Edible Garden is as much about planting food in your garden borders and sowing crops in pots, as it is about raised beds or kitchen gardens. It's packed with <b>professional advice, a selection of the best edible plants to grow and tips on getting the most from your space</b>.<br/><br/>Written by Vicky Chown, a professional forager who teaches urban food growing, it includes a selection of the best edible plants to grow, including:<br/>  <ul><li> Broad beans </li><li> Tomatoes </li><li> Peppers </li><li> Peas </li><li> Basil </li><li> Carrots </li><li> Aubergines </li></ul><br/><br/>Discover how best to feed, fertilise and fend off pests, to grow the healthiest and tastiest produce possible. There are also plenty of tips on getting the most from your space - you can do just as well with raised beds, kitchen gardens and crops in pots. It's perfect for both those with large green gardens as well as city-dwellers with balconies, allotments and courtyards. Learn how to grow a wide variety of edible plants, anywhere you like!<br/><br/>This title is from the <b>Bloom Gardener's Guide series</b>, complete and comprehensive gardening handbooks. Bloom is an award-winning independent print magazine for gardeners, plant admirers, nature lovers and outdoor adventurers, and <b>winner of the Garden Publication of the Year at the Garden Media Awards 2021</b>. Other titles in this series include <i>Cut Flowers</i>, <i>Shade </i>and <i>Pots</i>.

From sowing and germination, to sprouting, repotting and harvesting, The Grower's Guide: Seedsis a modern and practical handbook that will take you through all the essential steps to growing your own cut flowers from seed. Beautifully photographed throughout, this essential guide demystifies the growing process through simple, easy-to-follow instructions, defined by Milli Proust's unique sense of style. Featuring a sowing directory of 30 flowers to grow, learn how to get the most from your soil, tackle common gardening problems, and produce beautiful blooms in a sustainable way.The Grower&#39;s Guide is a brand new gardening series for those who seek an approachable and accessible insight into the wonderful world of flower growing and floral arranging.