Gardening Science

Introducing "Flight of the Monarch": the ultimate guide to understanding the captivating journey and lifecycle of the majestic monarch butterfly. From the beginning of their arduous migration to their overwintering in Mexico, this eBook dives deep into the thrilling world of butterflies. Navigate through this fascinating journey with 20 chapters, covering topics ranging from the importance of milkweed and mating rituals, to the dangers of pesticides and illegal logging. Get an exclusive look into the life cycle of these winged wonders and learn about their incredible survival strategies in ...

Dive into the elusive world of fungi and its nightmarish capabilities in "Fungal Apocalypse." This stimulating eBook breaks down complex science seamlessly, revealing the underpinnings of the fungal kingdom and its potential threat to humanity. Your journey begins with an understanding of fungal pathogens, setting the foundation for the chilling revelations to come. From there, each chapter works to peel back the layers of uncertainty surrounding fungal diseases, their unprecedented potential and the role they've played in previous pandemics. "Fungal Apocalypse" sheds light on the unseen ...

Ken Crowther is a gardening commentator, and has won a host of prizes for his work over the years, especially for BBC Radio Essex. In this audiobook we follow him as he interviews gardening experts, farmers, suppliers and others to give you information that you can use in your own garden.

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of The Man Who Made Things out of Trees. Robert Penn cut down an ash tree to see how many things could be made from it. After all, ash is the tree we have made the greatest and most varied use of over the course of human history. Journeying from Wales across Europe and Ireland to the USA, Robert finds that the ancient skills and knowledge of the properties of ash are far from dead.

Hugelkultur raised bed gardening. This is perhaps one of the most ancient of the no-dig gardening techniques for growing fruit and vegetables, originating in the Black Forest region of Germany, it has been around for many centuries. Created as a way to grow food in areas where good arable land was limited, the Hugelkultur makes use of material that would otherwise be discarded as useless - forest debris and other garden waste.

Geoff Hodge takes you month by month through the tasks to make your garden beautiful. With general jobs each month and detailed information about herbaceous borders, fruit bushes, vegetables, houseplants, trees, and shrubs with a plant of the month and an analysis of a garden tool each month. An essential guide from an horticultural expert, past editor of Garden News, web editor for the Royal Horticultural Society, and contributor to Radio Gardening.

Introducing "Monarchs and Milkweed", an enlightening eBook that will take you on a journey through the magical world of monarch butterflies and their fascinating relationship with milkweed. In this comprehensive guide, you will delve into the intricacies of the monarch butterfly's life cycle, the mystique of milkweed, and the coevolution of these two species. You will discover the crucial role monarch butterflies play in our ecosystem, and the historical and cultural significance they hold. However, as the monarch butterfly population declines, we are forced to take a closer look at the ...

Beginners Guide to Companion Planting Using Companion Gardening to Grow Healthy, Organic and Happy Plants! Paperback version has over 70 amazing black and white images, for glorious colour images please choose the Hardback or eBook versions. Companion planting is the strategic placement of plants in close proximity of each other to allow you to maximize the use of space while taking advantage of the natural abilities of each plant. Companion planting is centuries-old and can still be used to give gardeners excellent results today. When done correctly, it can reduce leaf damage caused by ...

In the ongoing interaction between humans and the natural world, which is always changing, one endeavor stands as a testament to our ability to shape and be shaped by the very essence of life itself: gardening. Step into this realm, where the mundane is transformed into the extraordinary, the ordinary into the exceptional, and where the humble act of planting a seed becomes an intricate symphony of art and science. Welcome to a journey that transcends the boundaries of soil and season.

A garden fork. Preferably forged from a single piece of steel. Not because, given a good enough shove, its tines would pierce a zombie's skull as easily as an overripe melon but because come the end of the world, gardening will be what saves your skin. This book, which is aimed at beginners and more seasoned gardeners alike, will tell you what you need; provide the basics of gardening language and technique; provide a planting plan; debunk gardening myths; and show you how to preserve your food and grow your own medicine even if there are no zombies around.

Are you ready to embrace a self-sufficient, eco-friendly lifestyle, even if you're starting from scratch? “The Essentials for Homesteading” is your gateway to success. Whether in a cozy apartment or a sprawling countryside, this practical guide will help you thrive without breaking the bank.

A lot of gardeners just hang up their gardening tools for the winter and wait until the weather becomes warmer, but this should not be the case. Depending on your local weather, gardening during the winter may simply be less than the ideal, or you may be working with frozen soil. Regardless of the situation, winter offers any ambitious gardener an opportunity to explore many options that may not be available during the warmer seasons. There is no reason for you not to keep your thumb green throughout the entire year.

Per tutti gli aspiranti giardinieri planetari, ecco tre lezioni su talee e bulbi, sul Terzo paesaggio e sui semi, prodigiose astronavi che viaggiano nello spazio e nel tempo, e su molto altro. In perfetto equilibrio tra passione visionaria e consigli pratici, tra racconti filosofici e semplici tecniche di coltivazione, qui si istiga a fare e disfare, e anche a lasciar fare, perché "per essere giardinieri non occorre possedere un giardino. Il giardino è il pianeta e noi tutti ci viviamo in mezzo".

Having access to natural, green spaces is vital to our physical and mental wellbeing. But, as urban development spreads, grey has become the new green. Already, concrete outweighs every tree, bush and shrub on Earth. Nature deprivation is a fast-growing epidemic, harming the health and happiness of hundreds of millions of people worldwide - especially vulnerable and marginalized groups. To combat this, Nature Is a Human Right, founded by Ellen Miles in 2020, is working to make access to green space a recognised right for all, not a privilege.

Always wanted to have your own garden full of life and energy? Whether you want to learn which plants work better with others, how to grow healthy blossoming flowers, or which techniques you need to master to help give you that fantastic looking garden all year round this book will help!

Step outdoors and let your space nourish all of your senses and settle a busy mind. Discover how to garden to enliven all five senses - touch, sight, hearing, smell and taste - to build a connection with the world around you and bring joy and wonder into the everyday. Find out how simply being outside can help to ground and calm you, and learn what plants to grow to nourish both your mental and physical well-being.

Japanese beetles arrived in America in 1916. Since then, the beetle has cut a destructive swath across a great portion of the United States. Japanese Beetles and Grubs: Trap, Spray, and Control Them is an indispensable guide for home gardeners, landscape professionals and farmers. This Japanese beetle audiobook is your secret weapon to help you control the beetles and safeguard your trees, roses and vegetables. This audiobook walks you through many methods for stopping Japanese beetles, whether through organic means or (in some cases) chemical means.

Do you wish you could gain the knowledge, tricks, and tips to create the perfect garden that you have always wanted? The How to Start Your Garden audiobook will push you that little bit further towards designing and growing a home masterpiece. You will get a complete guide, including proven tips and techniques that helped get many like yourself started. Start to see the results once you start following the methods, and become a highly skilled gardener in no time!

When Tantoh Nforba was a child, his fellow students mocked him for his interest in gardening. Today he's an environmental hero, bringing clean water and bountiful gardens to the central African nation of Cameroon. Authors Miranda Paul and Baptiste Paul share Farmer Tantoh's inspiring story.

Gardening is a popular hobby for young and old alike, and can provide an education at home for children to better understand where our food comes from. For the beginning gardener who enjoys gardening and wants to take their skills and interest to the 'next level', perhaps it is time to consider investing in a greenhouse. Greenhouses are permanent or temporary structures, usually constructed of transparent or translucent material that allow the sun's rays to enter and warm the air inside.