A unique illustrated book about growing native orchids giving a step-by-step guide to every planting situation, along with techniques for growing from seed.

The most comprehensive nut book, covering all aspects of growing, harvesting, processing and using nuts, based on forest gardening principles.

A practical book to take you through the stages of creating a new vegetable garden from scratch - using any plot of land.

The first British book on building with hemp including background information, a practical instruction manual with full illustration, and discussion about the hemp building industry.

The ancient method of growing vegetables in hot beds, used by the Victorians and by the Romans, harnesses the natural process of decay to cultivate out-of-season crops. Jack First has revived and modernised this remarkable technique, and produces healthy vegetables at least two months earlier than conventionally grown crops.

Perennial vegetables are a joy to grow. With a long harvesting season, they are the clever way to garden and take care of the soil at the same time.

Perennial vegetables are a joy to grow. With a long harvesting season, they are the clever way to garden and take care of the soil at the same time.

With advice for the new gardener, covering everything from how to plant seeds, when to pull up the carrot and how to harvest potatoes, this book will sort you out - whether you have a balcony, bare concrete, a patio or a larger patch of ground.

It is possible to enjoy an abundance of vegetables at the darkest time of year. All you need to plan carefully is in this lovely book.

It is possible to enjoy an abundance of vegetables at the darkest time of year. All you need to plan carefully is in this lovely book.

Use your polytunnel to its full potential and harvest fresh crops all year round. With this book to guide you, you'll have both early crops and an extended growing season.

Use your polytunnel to its full potential and harvest fresh crops all year round – sweet potatoes and late celery in early winter; winter radish, baby carrots and celeriac in late winter; salads leaves right through the year. With this book to guide you, you'll have both early crops and an extended growing season.

How to Make & Use Compost features an A-Z guide, which includes a comprehensive list of what you can and cannott compost, concepts and techniques, compost systems, and common problems and solutions.

In this ground-breaking book, leading sustainability educators are joined by permaculturists, literary critics, ecologists, artists, journalists, engineers, mathematicians and philosophers in a deep reflection on the skills that people need to survive and thrive in the challenging conditions of the 21st century.

Herbs for Home Treatment is a comprehensive guide to the use of herbal remedies to cure common ailments and improve your general health.

DIY skincare is fun, easy and empowering. This book is packed with safe, organic, eco-friendly skincare potions that you can make at home that are gorgeous yet affordable.

Show how the world's economic elites, who continue to benefit by plundering the environment, have access to 'lifeboats' that insulate them from the resulting catastrophes.

The modern guide to storing and preserving your garden produce, enabling you to eat home-grown goodness all year round.