Summaries of books about Gardening & Horticulture:
Diddly Squat
The No 1 Sunday Times Bestseller
Jeremy Clarkson
The book chronicles the author's humorous and often challenging experiences as he attempts to run a farm in the English countryside, despite having no previous farming experience. It provides insights into the complexities of agriculture, the natural world, and rural life, all delivered with the author's signature wit and candid observations.
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Raised Bed Gardening for Beginners
Everything You Need to Know to Start and Sustain a Thriving Garden
Tammy Wylie
The book provides a comprehensive guide for newcomers to raised bed gardening, covering the basics of planning, building, and filling raised beds, as well as planting and maintenance techniques. It also offers practical advice on choosing the right plants, managing pests and diseases, and ensuring a bountiful harvest from a small-scale garden.
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All New Square Foot Gardening, 3rd Edition, Fully Updated
MORE Projects - NEW Solutions - GROW Vegetables Anywhere
Mel Bartholomew|Square Foot Gardening Foundation
The book provides a comprehensive guide to the square foot gardening method, offering strategies for growing a variety of vegetables in small, efficient, raised-bed gardens. It includes updated tips, new projects, and solutions for creating productive gardens in any space, emphasizing organic methods and resource conservation.
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The Psilocybin Mushroom Bible
The Definitive Guide to Growing and Using Magic Mushrooms
Virginia Haze, K Mandrake
The book serves as a comprehensive manual on cultivating psilocybin mushrooms, detailing the entire process from spore selection to harvest. It also provides information on the history, pharmacology, and various methods of consumption for those interested in the therapeutic and recreational use of magic mushrooms.
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Mini Farming
Self-Sufficiency on 1/4 Acre
Brett L. Markham
The book provides a comprehensive guide to small-scale farming techniques, covering topics such as organic gardening, raising chickens, preserving harvests, and maximizing crop yields. It offers practical advice on how to create a self-sufficient mini farm on limited land, aiming to help readers grow their own food and reduce their living expenses.
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40 Projects for Building Your Backyard Homestead
A Hands-on, Step-by-Step Sustainable-Living Guide (Gardening)
David Toht
The book provides detailed instructions and illustrations for 40 different DIY projects aimed at helping readers create a self-sufficient backyard homestead. Projects range from building coops and pens for livestock to constructing sheds, fences, and garden beds, all designed to enhance sustainable living practices.
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My Garden World
the Sunday Times bestseller
Monty Don
The book is a personal journal that celebrates the ever-changing natural landscape through the seasons, as observed by the author in his own garden and the countryside around him. It reflects on the intimate connection between flora, fauna, and the author's passion for gardening, offering insights into the lives of the creatures that inhabit these green spaces.
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Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden
Grow, Harvest, and Arrange Stunning Seasonal Blooms
Erin Benzakein
The book provides a comprehensive guide to growing, harvesting, and arranging a variety of seasonal flowers, with practical advice on everything from garden design to extending vase life. It includes detailed profiles of numerous flower varieties, step-by-step instructions for creating beautiful bouquets, and tips for cultivating a bountiful and sustainable cutting garden.
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The Backyard Homestead
Produce all the food you need on just a quarter acre!
The book provides readers with practical advice and detailed plans for growing, harvesting, and preserving a variety of foods on a small plot of land. It covers a range of topics including vegetable gardening, raising livestock, and beekeeping, aiming to help individuals achieve self-sufficiency in their own backyards.
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The First-Time Gardener
Growing Vegetables: All the know-how and encouragement you need to grow - and fall in love with! - your brand new food garden
Jessica Sowards
The book provides comprehensive guidance for beginners on how to start and maintain a vegetable garden, covering topics such as soil preparation, planting techniques, and pest management. It also offers motivational advice to help new gardeners develop a passion for growing their own food and enjoying the fruits of their labor.
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