Hus og hage

The dream of rural living can be romantic and rewarding, it is also packed with challenges. So You Want to Be a Modern Homesteader? offers an in-depth "look before you leap" examination of what you need to consider before moving "back to the land."

Arborist William Bryant Logan recovers the lost tradition that sustained human life and culture for ten millennia.

Through the stories of twenty-six inspiring figures - from 'Capability' Brown, Humphry Repton and Vita Sackville-West to lesser known figures, and present-day gardeners such as Beth Chatto and John Brookes - this book brings the colourful history of British gardening to life.

A journey through the most unlikely of gardens: the oases of peace people create in the midst of war

365 inspirational suggestions for enjoying nature. These 'Random Acts of Wildness' will encourage you to fall in love with, learn about or even help wildlife and wild places near you.

Tassonomica faces how the need for understanding nature has historically shaped our conception of garden. From their very origin, gardens have always beared an ideal tension between knowledge and pleasure.

The book, beautifully illustrated with old woodcuts, explains how and why plants have been named, includes handy lists of identifying adjectives, and takes the reader down some of the stranger byways of human endeavour and eccentricity.

Do you aspire to a sustainable lifestyle? If you are passionate about organic agriculture, this book is for you. Learn the true story of two teachers who will inspire you as they and their family build their organic growing business from the ground up. Lacking capital, experience, and encouragement, they learn the nuts and bolts of production and sales; making mistakes and relying on common sense to succeed. The culture and independent mentality of small growers is explored as the 1970s unfold and the new quest for wholesome green products begins to envelop the buying public. Todays marketplace still craves the products that are earth friendly and which encourage a healthy lifestyle. This grassroots approach to business, life, and growing, still makes good sense in a new century.

A BLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPOSTINGHave you ever been frustrated at how long it takes to produce compost at home?Do you know something's gone wrong with your compost but not sure what?Are you bothered by troublesome flies in your compost bin?If so, then this book is for you.SUCCESSFUL COMPOSTINGAlthough there are plenty of books written about how to make compost, few focus on preventing problems and providing advice on what to do when things don't quite go to plan.In The Composting Troubleshooter, compost expert Dr Jane Gilbert explains the composting basics and sets out how you can compost effectively. By blending both art and science, the key components needed for successful composting are clearly explained and illustrated using easy-to-understand diagrams.PREVENTING PROBLEMSYou'll learn how to prevent composting problems by blending different materials, getting the structure of the heap right, and adjusting the moisture levels.';The Composting Troubleshooter' provides an in-depth description of the different types of materials that can be composted, listing their key properties and things to keep an eye on. You'll also find out about materials that may cause you problems, or taint your compost.TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMSUnlike other composting books, The Composting Troubleshooter, provides detailed advice on how to overcome a range of different composting problems. It is accompanied by a quick Look-Up Troubleshooter guide to help point you in the right direction.The book also contains chapters on: alternative composting methods; putting your compost to work; health and safety; and useful resources.By understanding the composting basics described in this book, you'll be empowered to make and use compost effectively. You'll also know what to do if things go off kilter. Both you and your garden will be able to reap the rewards.

Resiliency is a worthwhile pursuit, both for individuals and communities. But how to build strength into our lives as citizens? And into our towns? According to author Scott James, the answer lies within our neighborhoods, where sustainability meets preparedness. Prepared Neighborhoods will walk you step by step through creating a more resilient – and enjoyable – neighborhood and community.Self-sufficiency for every citizen is not realistic nor desirable. Creating group resilience through urban homesteading and neighborhood preparedness projects is a much more attractive goal that leads to a stronger community and brighter future!

In a time of climate change and mass extinction, who we garden for matters more than ever

Skymeadow is the story of how Charlie Hart singlehandedly built a five-acre garden from scratch; it is a gardening memoir which celebrates the healing effects of nature on mental health.

Fertilize your garden naturally--a guide to growing your plants in healthy, happy soil