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A highly original examination of a series of unique gardens made by English eccentrics from the seventeenth to the early twentieth centuries

Connecticut's Historic Gardens takes readers on a stunning visual tour of the state's many glorious gardens and parks--some public, some private.

Discover the joys and health-giving benefits of nurturing a gardenWe have long been aware of the positive effects of spending time in nature and how it can be a powerful antidote to the stresses of modern life. Science now tells us that cultivating a green space of our own can be restorative and even transformative for our physical and mental well-being, with a proven ability to reduce depression and anxiety, boost our happiness levels and provide a feeling of balance and calm.Gardening for Mind, Body and Soul will help you:Explore which plants release scents to help uplift and soothe.Discover the ways gardening can boost physical and mental well-being, and promote feelings of balance and calm.Learn about birdsong and how it can boost happiness and creativity.Experience the wonders of growing plants from seeds, and how it teaches us to slow down and appreciate the simple things.

The aim of the Handbook is to strike a balance between theory and practice, which we see as inseparable, while also seeking to achieve a geographical spread, disciplinary diversity and perspectives, and a mix of authors from academic, practitioner, management, and community backgrounds.

Scent Magic author Isabel Bannerman's selection of favourite pieces evoking the scent of plants, stunningly illustrated with her unique botanical photographs

A colourful illustrated story about Elliot and his dad growing their own vegetables to make a delicious soup - and finding that a gardening adventure involves more than welly boots and sowing seeds. Digging for treasure, pirates, a friendly neighbour and hordes of wildlife intent on eating the crops. All for a small pot of broth...

"Meet the intelligent insects, marvelous minibeasts, and inspirational invertebrates that help shape our planet-and discover how you can help them help us by rebugging your attitude today! Remember when there were bugs on your windshield? Ever wonder where they went? We need to act now if we are to help the insects survive. Robin Wall Kimmerer, David Attenborough, and Elizabeth Kolbert are but a few voices championing the rewilding of our world. Rebugging the Planet explains how we are headed toward "insectageddon" with a rate of insect extinction eight times faster than that of mammals or birds, and gives us crucial information to help all those essential creepy-crawlies flourish once more. Author Vicki Hird passionately demonstrates how insects and invertebrates are the cornerstone of our global ecosystem. They pollinate plants, feed birds, support and defend our food crops, and clean our water systems. They are also beautiful, inventive, and economically invaluable-bees, for example, contribute an estimated $235 to $577 billion to the US economy annually, according to Forbes. Rebugging the Planet shows us small changes we can make to have a big impact on our littlest allies: Learn how to rewild parks, schools, sidewalks, roadsides, and other green spaces. Leave your garden to grow a little wild and plant weedkiller-free, wildlife-friendly plants. Take your kids on a minibeast treasure hunt and learn how to build bug palaces. Make bug-friendly choices with your food and support good farming practices Begin to understand how reducing inequality and poverty will help nature and wildlife too-it's all connected. So do your part and start rebugging today! The bees, ants, earthworms, butterflies, beetles, grasshoppers, ladybugs, snails, and slugs will thank you-and our planet will thank you too"--

A definitive survey of the glorious British landscapes designed by Humphry Repton, whose influence is felt everywhere from the rolling meadows and kitchen gardens of English estates to New York City s Central Park.

Do you want to have a garden full of fragrant lavender? Have you heard about the powerful benefits and uses of lavender and want to start growing it yourself?This is your ultimate guide to growing and caring for lavender, harvesting, drying, and storing it, and how to use it in gifts, cooking, and as a health and beauty supplement. You will learn about the different varieties of lavender and how to grow it successfully, and common mistakes to avoid!Here''s what you will discover:Where lavender originated from and its historyHow to grow lavender in your gardenHow to care for your lavenderHow to prune your lavender for the best results year after yearHow to harvest your lavender safely and store itWhat diseases and pests can attack lavender and how to eliminate themPopular lavender varietiesHow to dry lavenderHow to use lavender in your cooking, including several delicious recipesHow to use lavender in acne treatments, wrinkle creams, and other beauty aidsDIY lavender gifts - for your family, friends, or as a treat for yourselfHow to make your own lavender oil at homeThe benefits and uses of lavender oilHow to make your own lavender oil blendsAnd much moreThis is your one-stop guide for all you need to know about lavender, from growing your first plant to using the amazing flowers in a variety of ways.If you adore the smell of lavender and you want to start growing it, click the "add to chart" button.

Learn what to feed garden birds, as well as how to attract birds by planting the right flowers, trees and shrubs, and practical projects for feeders, bird boxes and birdbaths; includes a visual directory to common garden birds.