This is the ultimate guide to composting. Find out how to compost in different ways for the home or community, what to compost and why it is such a good idea.
The ultimate guide to composting. Find out how to compost in different ways for the home or community, what to compost and why it is such a good idea.
9780857845450
Published: February 2021 | Green Books
Humans in the Global Ecosystem - An Introduction to Sustainable Development
By Pierre Ibisch, Heike Molitor, Alexander Conrad, Heike Walk, Vanja Spoo and Juliane GeyerThis book provides an overview of the current thinking on sustainable development and will stimulate fresh ideas on its further development.
This book provides an overview of the current thinking on sustainable development and will stimulate fresh ideas on its further development.
9783962381172
Published: February 2020 | Oekom
How to Grow Native Orchids in Gardens Large and Small - the comprehensive guide to cultivating local species
By Wilson Wall and Dave MorganA unique step-by-step guide to every planting situation, along with techniques for growing native orchids from seed.
9780857844606
Published: September 2019 | Green Books
How to Grow Your Own Nuts - Choosing, cultivating and harvesting nuts in your garden
By Martin Crawford Photographs by Joanna BrownBased on forest gardening principles, this is the most comprehensive guide to growing, harvesting and processing nuts.
9780857843937
Published: October 2016 | Green Books
How to Create a New Vegetable Garden - Producing a beautiful and fruitful garden from scratch
By Charles DowdingA step-by-step guide to creating a new vegetable garden from scratch - on any size of plot.
9780857844743
Published: February 2019 | Green Books
9780857842442
Published: February 2015 | Green Books
A detailed practical manual on using hempcrete (hemplime) in new builds or restoration for architects, builders, surveyors and self-builders. Hempcrete is carbon-negative, non-toxic, strong, insulating, breathable.
9780857841209
Published: October 2014 | Green Books
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Published: October 2014 | Green Books
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.
9780857841063
Published: January 2013 | Green Books
How to Grow Perennial Vegetables - Low-maintenance, low-impact vegetable gardening
By Martin CrawfordPerennial vegetables are a joy to grow. 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.
9781900322843
Published: April 2012 | Green Books
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.
9781900322683
Published: May 2011 | Green Books
Enjoy an abundance of vegetables at the darkest time of year by following the steps 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.
9781900322881
Published: April 2011 | Green Books
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.
9781900322720
Published: October 2010 | Green Books
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.
9781900322607
Published: September 2009 | Green Books
Herbs for Home Treatment - A Guide to Using Herbs for First Aid and Common Health Problems
By Anna NewtonHerbs for Home Treatment is a comprehensive guide to the use of herbal remedies to cure common ailments and improve your general health.
9781900322423
Published: May 2009 | Green Books
The Holistic Beauty Book - With Over 100 Natural Recipes for Gorgeous, Healthy Skin
By Star KhecharaDIY 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.
9781900322270
Published: November 2008 | Green Books
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.
9781900322416
Published: November 2008 | Green Books