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Large 9781999734541

Tokachi Millennium Forest - Pioneering a New Way of Gardening with Nature by Dan Pearson; Midori Shintani

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Twenty years ago, Dan Pearson was invited to make a garden at the 240- hectare Tokachi Millennium Forest in Hokkaido, Japan. Part of the intention was to entice city dwellers to reconnect with nature and improve land that had been lost to intensive agriculture, and this was achieved along with much more . By tuning into the physical and cultural essence of the place and applying a light touch in terms of cultivation, this world class designer has created a remarkable place which has its heart in Japan's long-held respect for nature and its head in contemporary ecological planting design. The bold, uplifting sweep of the Meadow Garden mixes garden plants with natives while the undulating landforms of the Earth Garden bring sculptural connection with the mountains beyond. Under the skillful custodianship of Midori Shintani, the garden has evolved beautifully to reflect principles that lie at the heart of Japanese culture: observation of seasonal changes, practical tasks carried out with care and an awareness of the interconnectedness of all living things. This beautiful, instructive book allows us all to experience something of the Tokachi effect, gain expert insights into how to plant gardens that feel right for their location, and reconnect with the land and wildlife that surround us. ...Show more

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On Psyche's Lawn: The Gardens at Plaz Metaxu by ALASDAIR FORBES

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Alasdair Forbes has been developing his innovative and beautiful garden, Plaz Metaxu, in Devon, for the past thirty years. The thirty-two acre garden has been internationally acclaimed both as an unusually ambitious contemporary example of the making of place and for its poetic and psychological insight s. Trained as an art historian, Alasdair always wanted his garden to be open to the worlds of myth, literature and the other arts, while remaining keenly aware of the strengths, vulnerabilities and delights a garden has to offer in its own right. He has been the only full-time gardener at Plaz Metaxu from its beginning until the present day, though invaluable part-time assistance has been provided by Cyril Harris (who is not a professional gardener either). The whole garden, with its lawns and fritillary meadows and hedges, its bowers, groves and woods, its lake and its courtyards, its 'carousel beds', and its landscaped walks to far horizons, is entirely the creation of these two men. This beautiful, richly illustrated book is Alasdair's own account of how and why the garden was made. He writes of its many inspirations, from Psyche herself to poets, painters and the mysterious paredros . . . not forgetting the valley landscape, with its noble precedent at Studley Royal, and its wise mentors from the Far East. In everything he has done, Alasdair has been the pupil of the spaces that surround him; his rare gift has been to become their ventriloquist, in finding out how they themselves want to 'speak'. ...Show more

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Potted History: How Houseplants Took Over Our Homes by CATHERINE HORWOOD

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There is no shortage of books on how to look after houseplants but no one has shown us how and when and why these plants came to be in our homes. Catherine Horwood's combination of social history, plant history and the history of interior design explains why, as Flanders and Swann sung in the 1950s, ‘th e garden's full of furniture / and the house is full of plants.' In this fascinating book we learned how potted plants are as much subject to fashion as pieces of furniture. For the Victorians, it was the aspidistra in the front parlour, the Edwardians loved a palm, and, for today's millennials, no home is complete without the ubiquitous fiddle-leaf fig. This book show that there is little new when it comes to plants in the home. In the mid-18th century, Wedgwood created a market for special bulb pots and in the 1950s, some of Terence Conran's earliest designs were for houseplant containers. Across the ages, the choice of potted plants has been influenced by the layout of houses, the levels of dirt and pollution and the equipment to hand. Now, with so much choice, we seem happy to treat houseplants as disposables. This book gives a better understanding of the miracles that were once achieved with indoor plant displays, inspired by Sir Hugh Platt's 1608 vision of a garden ‘within doores'. This new edition has been revised with new material added to bring the history of the houseplant and its massive explosion in popularity right up to date. ...Show more

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Common Ground: Garden Histories of Aotearoa by MATT MORRIS

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Common Ground: Garden histories of Aotearoa takes a loving look at gardens and garden practices in Aotearoa New Zealand over time. While a lot of gardening books focus on the grand plantings of wealthy citizens, Matt Morris explores the historical processes behind ‘humble gardens' – those created and ma intained by ordinary people. From the arrival of the earliest Polynesian settlers carrying precious seeds and cuttings, through early settler gardens to ‘Dig for Victory' efforts, he traces the collapse and renewal of home gardening culture, through the emergence of community initiatives to the recent concept of food sovereignty. Compost, Maori gardens, the suburban vege patch, the rise of soil toxin levels, the role of native plants and City Beautiful movements … Morris looks at the ways in which cultural meanings have been inscribed in the land through our gardening practices over time. What do our gardens say about us, and where we have been? Matt Morris digs deep in Common Ground. ...Show more

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Large 9781910258798

Pots for All Seasons by TOM HARRIS

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Pots for All Seasons (Hardback, None ed.) By Harris, Tom RRP: $54.99 $54.99 Delayed Release In Pots for all Seasons, gardening guru Bob Purnell offers ideas for a wide range of fresh and unusual container plantings, and shows you exactly how to create them, how to combine pots to make a container garden and how to rearrange and replace them so that the display is always lively and appealing. He covers every aspect, including: Collecting pots: the different types and styles of pots, their advantages and disadvantages and how to choose between them. What to grow: the plants, divided into those that play a permanent role and temporary visitors. Making pictures: how to arrange and compose pots to show them off at their best. A gallery of inspiration: page after page of glorious container plantings, some themed (e.g., seaside, woodland), some simply a celebration of the season, all displaying the freshness and relaxed charm that makes them different. Planting for success: how to plant up your pots and maintain the plantings so they are always in top condition. ...Show more

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The Garden of Vegan by CLEVE WEST

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There was a time when garden designer Cleve West thought making a garden was a frivolous pursuit for the privileged. Two things changed his mind: designing a garden for a hospital and adopting a vegan lifestyle. Cleve's transition to veganism was a profound and varied learning experience. He learned mor e about nutrition than when he studied it as part of a sports science degree. He learned a great deal about propaganda in the food industry and how, contrary to what he'd been led to believe, the cows and chickens in the dairy industry are far from 'happy'. He learned that animal agriculture is a leading cause of climate change and a whole range of environmental catastrophes. He found that many illnesses have their origins in the consumption of animal products. He learned that a plant-based diet can alleviate some of these illnesses and sometimes even reverse them. He learned that a drive towards a plant-based diet could offset many of the environmental aspects of animal agriculture and make a positive transition to a more sustainable future. Everything started falling into place. It was all about plants. Suddenly, his role as a garden designer didn't seem so trivial after all. The Garden of Vegan charts Cleve's journey from its tentative beginnings to an understanding of the restorative power of gardens and a realization that some of the most destructive aspects of the anthropocene can be mitigated or even fixed by plants. ...Show more

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Practical Guide To Allotment Gardening by CHRISTINE & MICK LAVELLE

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This newly updated edition guides the budding allotmenteer through every step of successful growing from early planning to planting and harvesting. Information on tools, equipment and soil management follows, along with a chapter on what to grow where, crop rotation, companion planting, and growing both outdoors and in a greenhouse. Techniques such as sowing, propagation, feeding, watering, pruning, harvesting and storing are examined with easyto-follow instructions and examples Directories of vegetables, fruit and herbs outline the specific requirements of different crops while a section on plant health helps to deal with common pests and diseases and carry out weed management. A season-by-seaon calendar of care ensures you do the right jobs at the right time. Christine and Mick Lavelle are both lecturers in horticulture at Writtle College, UK. Together they have twice won the Garden Writers' Practical Book of the Year Award for their books How to Create a Wildlife Garden and Organic Gardening. ...Show more

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Do It Yourself by JOHN MCGOWAN

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This comprehensive how-to manual covers all the information you need to maintain and improve your house or apartment, with detailed instructions and helpful hints and tips from expert authors to ensure success. It shows the beginner the best way to tackle everyday problems and gives advice on floors, wa lls, ceilings, windows, doors, drains, gutters, roofs, paths and drives, insulation and ventilation. There is a focus on security, with information on how to fit window and door locks and bolts. All the basic woodworking skills are covered, from the correct way to put up shelves, fit hinges and catches, to more complicated jobs, such as rehanging doors. This handy, easy-to-use reference will give you confidence to tackle jobs around the home and achieve professional-looking results every time ...Show more

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The Practical Guide to Feng Shui by GILL HALE

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A comprehensive illustrated guide to the powerful Chinese art of Feng Shui in the home, garden and office; declutter your life and encourage positive energy flows. A newly updated and relaunched large-format edition. It will encourage you to discard everything that clutters your life by encouraging posi tive energy flows inside the home, and creating a nurturing garden based on natural forces. At work, you will find that relatively small changes can have instant impact. Over 800 illustrations, including commissioned photographs and easy-to-follow charts, show you how this increasingly popular ancient philosophy can be used in the modern world. It will focus your thoughts about your environment and help you create the life you really want. ...Show more

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Practical Tidiness: How to clear your clutter and make space for the important things in life by SIMON & SUSAN LILLY

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Do you yearn to be surrounded by tidiness? Do you wish you could spend your days enjoying your home rather than endlessly searching through boxes, drawers and cupboards for something you'd hope to find in an instant? If so, you're not alone. Tidiness is both a physical entity and a frame of mind. It's a global craze tapping into the human need for order, calm and sanctuary in a busy world. It takes time and effort to get organised through tidiness principles, but the results can be life-changing. Tidiness isn't just about the physical act of putting things where we feel they ought to be: it's also about how order can help us be the very best version of ourselves.This inspired handbook gives practical pointers on how to start, working through your home room by room to find new systems and order in your life in a individual, personal way. ...Show more

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Japanese Gardening: A Practical Guide (HB) by CHARLES CHESSHIRE

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JAPANESE GARDENING A practical guide to creating a Japanese-style garden with 700 step-by-step photographs Charles Chesshire This inspiring book offers expert information on how to create the perfect Japanese-style garden in any location, large or small. It presents the history of Japanese gardens and the principles underlying them. Sections on the five classic Japanese garden styles (pond gardens, dry gardens, tea gardens, stroll gardens and courtyard gardens) explain their key characteristics with practical tips on how to achieve them. Fifteen projects for creating complete Japanese gardens follows, with clear explanations, illustrations and gorgeous photography. A plant directory then details the various types of plants with advice on flowering habits and hardiness, while the final section outlines the maintenance of a Japanese garden including a calendar of care. Whether you want to develop a stroll garden in a natural space, or a small dry garden with minimal plants and rocks, this beautiful volume is an essential companion. Charles Chesshire is a garden designer, nurseryman and writer. Among his publications are Clematis, Flowering Shrubs, and Climbing Plants. Charles has also written for The Sunday Times, RHS Garden Magazine and The English Garden. ...Show more

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How to Create an Eco Garden by JOHN WALKER

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HOW TO CREATE AN ECO GARDEN The practical guide to sustainable greener gardening John Walker Eco gardening can lessen our overconsumption of natural resources, reduce waste, cut energy use, and make a positive contribution to reducing our carbon footprint. Each page of this planet-friendly book is burst ing with ideas for creating your own eco garden on any scale from a small courtyard to a large garden or allotment. Find out how to make soil-building compost from kitchen and household waste, how to save energy by harvesting rainwater, and how to utilise sunlight in your garden. Discover organic techniques that improve biodiversity and attract pesteating animals and insects. Learn the value of using recycled and reclaimed materials for landscaping. Six eco garden ‘greenprints' are packed with environmentally friendly ideas. Simple projects include making a pond and a wildlife hotel, turning a lawn into a wildflower meadow, and planting a ‘fedge'. Packed with practical advice and 500 photographs, this book is for everyone who wants a beautiful, productive backyard that won't cost the earth. John Walker (‘earthfriendlygardener') trained at Kew and is a gardening and environmental writer with over 40 years' practical experience in horticulture and teaching. He has won the Garden Media Guild Environmental Award three times. ...Show more

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