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Turn your garden into a bright summer paradise with a collection of 35 projects to create stylish, fragrant and abundant displays.There are gorgeous flowering plants, lush foliage, special occasion displays, and edible fruit and vegetable harvests. The projects in Small Summer Gardens include hanging baskets, window boxes, beautiful flower beds, large and small pots, and pretty recycled containers. Create a display of foxgloves and woodland plants in a rusty trunk, scented sweet peas in a tub, a mini water garden with flowering water lilies, a wreath made from alpine flowers, fruit bushes in pots and much more.With Emma Hardys expert advice, you will learn everything you need to know about growing annuals from seed, growing bulbs, using inexpensive bedding plants in interesting ways, combining perennials and small shrubs and growing and maintaining fruit and vegetable plants.

Among the many challenges facing the contemporary smallholder who keeps livestock and grows his own food, is how to deal with the various pests that are capable of decimating crops, degrading pasture, stealing produce, contaminating animal feed and killing valuable livestock. This book provides the smallholder with the knowledge and the information about the skills to meet this challenge in an effective and humane way.Considers all the major pests faced by smallholders including rats, house and field mice, grey squirrels, moles, rabbits, deer, foxes, mink, wood pigeons, crows and rooks. Discusses each pest in detail, arguing that it is essential for the smallholder to understand their characteristics and behaviour in order to control them successfully. Emphasizes that prevention is better than cure and identifies a variety of measures designed to thwart, rather than kill, pests. Examines both traditional and modern pest control methods. Covers traps, poisons, air rifles, dogs, ferrets, electric fencing, bird scarers, wildlife deterrents and repellents, automatic bird feeders, and polytunnels and cloches. Stresses that smallholders need to adopt a comprehensive pest control programme that complies with current legislation and balances conservation with control. An invaluable and well-illustrated book that provides the smallholder with the knowledge required to deal efficiently and humanely with the various pests that present a constant challenge. Essential reading for small-scale farmers, smallholders and those with large gardens attached to properties in the countryside. Superbly illustrated with 146 colour photographs. David Bezzant has been a smallholder for all his adult life and is an expert on the use of old-fashioned forms of pest control.

If you are a gardener, groundsman, smallholder or farmer and have a mole problem, then this book will be of enormous help to you. Pest-control books normally only devote a paragraph or two to moles and rarely cover the subject in detail. This volume is very different and is probably one of the most comprehensive books ever written on mole trapping. Throughout the book, Jeff Nicholls, a professional mole catcher, reveals his enormous respect for the mole and emphasizes the absolute need to control these rarely seen animals using humane and traditional methods that have been proven to work effectively. At the outset the author discusses the natural history of the mole and explains its characteristics and behaviour, an understanding of which is essential if successful catching techniques are to be applied. He then discusses in detail the traditional and humane methods he uses in different terrain and weather conditions, considers how to locate mole runs, describes all the different types of traps that can be employed and explains how to set the traps correctly.

Country house kitchen gardens were designed as perfect grown your own environments and ensured that many households were supplied with their own fruit and vegetables throughout the year. This book offers an insight into the digging and sowing of these gardens, as well as exploring how walled gardens contributed towards a sustainable lifestyle and often were a source of not just food, but also natural medicines. A wealth of contemporary illustrations, material from archives, gardening manuals, seed catalogues, engravings and other documents, paint a vivid picture of the country house kitchen garden and its development over three and a half centuries. This delightful book recounts an important part of our historic houses and their national heritage to be enjoyed by gardeners and non-gardeners alike.

Cultivating Native Plants for Pollinators is your go-to guide for creating vibrant, sustainable gardens that support the pollinators we depend onbutterflies, hummingbirds, native bees, and the European honeybee. With environmental degradation threatening pollinator populations across North America, Helen Yoestauthor, environmental scientist, and founder of the Bee Better Teaching Gardenshows readers how to take meaningful action right in their own yards, patios, and community spaces.This informative and inspiring guide offers step-by-step instructions for building pollinator habitats, including how to plant for year-round bloom, provide clean water and plant coverage, and create safe nesting sites using regionally appropriate native plants. Youll also learn how to transform traditional lawns into pollinator-friendly spaces using clover, native grasses, and sustainable gardening practices.In-depth chapters explore the biology and life cycles of butterflies, hummingbirds, native bees, and honeybees, along with the specific host and nectar plants each pollinator group needs to thrive. Fun facts, migration patterns, population insights, and practical "how-to" sections make this book an engaging read and useful reference for gardeners, educators, conservationists, and nature lovers alike. Whether youre just starting out or expanding an existing garden, Cultivating Native Plants for Pollinators empowers you to make a lasting differenceone bloom at a time.

Looking to make your home greener? The most comprehensive and complete guide to house plants youll ever need, take this conveniently compact guide with you the next time you feel inspired to bring new plants home to help you decide! With plant descriptions and complete growing and care information per page for 240 popular species, Pocket Guide to Houseplants will show you everything you need to know to incorporate plants in your interior design. Containing over 500 color photographs and illustrations, find inspiration for your home and the perfect plants for any and every space. Author and garden expert Jack Kramer has written over 100 gardening books and makes it enjoyable for you to flip through these beautiful pages to see for yourself all the easy-care possibilities that lie ahead!

The little grey Fergie is Britains best-loved tractor, the light user-friendly machine that finally replaced the horse on farms. This highly illustrated account covers the full history of Harry Fergusons tractor products from his pioneering work before the 1930s to the merger with Massey in 1957. The author has had access to fresh archive material and has interviewed many of the surviving men who were associated with Ferguson. The appeal of the Fergie lay in its lightness and utility, and also in the system of mechanized farming of which it was a part. Throughout the book, reference is made to the implements which lay at the heart of the system. Stuart Gibbard has won "Tractor and Machinery" magazines award for the best British tractor book five years running.

Imagine a thriving garden in your backyard, bursting with vibrantly colored blooms and lush green leaves, shaded by tall trees. Now imagine the same garden, alive with buzzing and flapping and chirping and croaking. Imagine the ecological impact of encouraging natural pollinators. Imagine the excitement of watching your garden become a hub of activity and learning about all of its different visitors. For those who relish observing nature in action, planning a garden to attract certain types of wildlife can bring daily enjoyment right into the backyard.Inside Wildlife in Your Garden:How to deal with and even appreciate the insects in your gardenReptile and amphibian backyard visitors and how they can contribute to a healthy ecosystem "Birdscaping"planning and planting with birds in mindA special section on hummingbirds that includes an illustrated guide to twelve common typesUsing binoculars and field guides to identify birds by sight and by callsDifferent types of pollination and the plants and food crops that depend on itButterfly metamorphosis and gardening for the different life stagesHow bats and moths take over pollination duties at nightLearning to coexist with four-legged furry friends who like to dig and forageNatural ways to protect your garden from pests and discourage harmful wildlife

Este libro trata de la agricultura del sur de Chile desde los años setenta hasta el presente. Partiendo de una crisis de lo rural comercial y tradicional, debido a políticas neoliberales y nuevas orientaciones de la economia nacional e internacional, el campo sureño experimento profundas transformaciones, en un proceso complejo que combino cambios y continuidades, que se han expresado con fuerza en la agricultura del sur de Chile. En este libro se tratan monograficamente diferentes aspectos de esta cuestion, con el proposito de comprender la nueva realidad rural sureña surgida en las ultimas decadas

A primeira grande bondade desta obra deve-se ao facto de resgatar do tempo um conjunto de vontades absolutamente inspiradoras. Mulheres e homens que tiveram a coragem de começar. A homenagem a todos estes, bem como aos que esto nas entrelinhas, e um acto de respeito e de gratido fundamental. A segunda prende-se com a ideia comum, mas correcta, de que no ha futuro sem passado. () Este livro constitui por isso um pilar fundamental na construço da nova casa da humanidade.\nAlfredo Cunhal Sendim in Prefacio.\n\n\nA agricultura biologica em 2021 era praticada por cerca 30 milhes de agricultores, em 76,4 milhes de hectares, em 191 paises do Mundo (FIBL, 2023). \n\nComo referiu Nadia Scialabba (FAO, 2007), a agricultura biologica e praticada intencionalmente, no por omisso, um agricultor no se torna biologico apenas porque no usa substancias quimicas no autorizados. Tem por base uma opço consciente quanto a forma de produço, as sementes e aos factores de produço que usa, quanto a melhoria da fertilidade do solo, com utilizaço de outras praticas e tecnicas, apoiadas em factos experimentados, na inovaço e na ciencia. Esta opço e tomada a partir da constataço dos efeitos sobre a qualidade dos produtos, saude, biodiversidade, sobre a natureza em geral, que a utilizaço de fertilizantes e pesticidas de sintese quimica provoca.\n In capitulo 2\n

Este tratado agrícola trae a la luz una de las facetas menos conocidas del autor del Martín Fierro, celebérrimo poema épico argentino. Instrucción del estanciero contiene: un repaso histórico de la cria ganadera en los paises del Cono Sur; un analisis de los diferentes tipos de pastos que se hallan en la pampa humeda; consejos sobre las construcciones idoneas para una hacienda; recomendaciones tecnicas para domesticar y cuidar a los caballos, vacas y ovejas; criterios a tener en cuenta en la seleccion del personal en la estancia. Se constituye asi en un documento historico sobre la ocupacion del campo en Sudamerica, sazonado con las grandes dotes de observador que distinguian a Hernandez.

El municipio de Autlán de Navarro (también conocido como Autlán de la Grana) guarda una importante historia de producción y comercio de la grana cochinilla desde el siglo XVI. Colores muy particulares que van del rojo al purpura son el resultado del cultivo de este minusculo insecto en combinacion con la penca del nopal y se utilizan por artistas y artesanos para crear obras maestras desde la epoca precolombina. Esta investigacion logra honrar al municipio jalisciense y complementa la geografia y el mapa cultural y economico de Autlan. Asimismo, vislumbra el porvenir de la grana cochinilla pese a la produccion industrializada de tinturas y a las vicisitudes por las que historicamente ha tenido que atravesar.

Agribusiness Guide SeriesWelcome to the world of modern agriculture, where innovation and sustainability come together to drive the agribusiness of the future. In this series of books, we will delve into crucial and fascinating themes that shape the contemporary agricultural landscape, covering everything from the latest technologies to essential strategies for precision and sustainable agriculture.The ebook "Digital Marketing Strategies for Agribusiness" offers a practical and theoretical approach to applying digital marketing concepts in the agricultural sector. From using AI and automation to online promotion and sales strategies, readers will learn how to make the most of digital opportunities to grow their business. Divided into 20 chapters, this ebook covers everything from research and development to financial management, offering a complete guide to driving success in agribusiness.

O autor, Arquiteto, Urbanista e Paisagista Fabio Bei, é um grande amigo e, como tal, não precisa do convívio em academias, escritórios ou em canteiro de obras para que os pensamentos se identifiquem.

Born in 1858 to a wealthy family Ellen Willmott owned three gardens, in England, France and Italy, and employed one hundred and four gardeners. She mixed with royalty and her name was associated with the greatest gardeners of her time, Gertrude Jekyll, William Robinson and E. A. Bowles.In 1894 she joined the Royal Horticultural Society and in 1897 she was one of the first sixty recipients (and one of only two women) to receive the Victoria medal of honour. Warley Garden in Spring and Summer, a book of photographs, was published in 1909 and in 1912 she published The Genus Rosa. In the same year she was awarded the grande medaille Geoffroi St Hilaire from the Societe dAcclimatation de France and in 1924 received the Dean Hole medal from the National Rose Society. An acknowledged and admired expert in her field Ellen Willmott died in 1934 aged 76, alone and nearly bankrupt. First published in 1980 this carefully researched biography is a fascinating account of a woman who was infamous in her time and whose mark can still be seen on the horticultural world today. Miss Willmott of Warley Place is republished to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Ellen Willmotts birth.

Comfrey is noted by both organic gardeners and herbalists for its great usefulness and versatility. Of particular interest is the Bocking 14 cultivar of Russian Comfrey. This strain was developed during the 1950s by Lawrence D. Hills, who founded the organic gardening organization now known as Garden Organic.Lawrence D. Hills was the world authority on comfrey. In this book, he wrote for farmers and gardeners in all countries, showing how this useful plant could be cultivated in both tropical and temperate zones to produce a crop equally rewarding for gardener, smallholder and mechanized farmer. Subtitled Past, Present and Future, on its publication in 1976, this was the most comprehensive survey of the properties and cultivation of comfrey ever, and Comfrey remains undoubtedly the essential book on the subject, as well as a lasting testament to Lawrence D. Hillss indefatigable efforts to achieve a better understanding of it.

By re-imagining how we plan and use our gardens, we can all do our bit to support local wildlife, improve our health and help tackle the climate crisis. Positive steps, no matter how small, can really make a difference. This is a practical, easy-to-use guide for anyone who wants to boost nature in their patch and make the world a little greener. Illustrated with specially commissioned drawings, it contains essential information on many topics, from planting nectar-rich borders, native hedgerows, trees and wildflower meadows to creating rain gardens, green roofs and ponds. These activities, together with providing homes and feeders for birds, mammals, amphibians, bees and other insects, will encourage many kinds of native wildlife to thrive in your garden, whatever its size. Expert advice is also provided on sustainable gardening approaches to fruit and vegetable production, making compost and the propagation of new plants.

Get the best out of any type of garden without spending a fortune, whether its a small window box or a hard patio, with Deborah Schneebeli-Morrells brilliant guide to growing crops in pots.Using containers or pots as a base for your gardening is so versatile. Try making an eye-catching design feature by growing nasturtiums in a metal bucket, or grow wild arugula on your window ledge in a kitchen colander. Growing your own crops is not only rewarding and fun, but youll be doing your bit for the environment too, as well as being able to ensure that all your crops are produced organically, whilst saving money at the same time. This book is packed with tips and techniques, from companion planting to deter pests, to choosing the right container for the right crop, along with a wealth of other gardening advice. Grow Your Own Food tempts the novice gardener to get growing and the more experienced gardener to grow organically, producing crops that are a pleasure to grow, harvest, and eat.

So many gardening books tell you what to plant and where and when. But how often do they tell you to just sit and enjoy them? And when you do, you can find yourself thinking of things in a different way.With an exceptional academic career in natural history and medicine, writer Joanna Geyer-Kordesch found reflection, consolation and healing in the soothing, healing powers of gardens after suffering from a major stroke. Sharing profound reflections on how gardening has helped her regenerate, Why Gardens Matter is as enlightening as it is inspirational. With contributions from Donald Smith, this is a powerful plea for us to reflect on our gardens and to acknowledge the life-affirming values of our green spaces.

Combining inspiration with practicality, Perfect Pots for Small Spaces offers 20 exciting projects, each simple enough to complete in a weekend.Containers come in all sorts of materials, sizes and shapes, and can be used to enhance any outdoor space, from a small terrace to a large garden. In this highly informative and superbly illustrated book, award-winning gardener George Carter explains how to make the most of them. Divided into four sections on terra cotta, masonry, metal and wood it has step-by-step instructions and ideas for seasonal planting plans that make container gardening accessible to all. Among the imaginative projects are painted pots, a wirework hanging basket, a rustic window box, a trough with trellis screen, a wooden obelisk and a painted galvanised washtub. The projects are complemented by a plant directory, information on care and maintenance of containers and plants and an extensive list of resources.