Inspired by the idea of doing something positive for their local environment, Yvette Verner and her husband Mike bought a small field close to their home and created a meadow.

 Here is the story of that meadow, how they designed it, how they selected and planted the flowers, trees and hedges and how they watched in wonder as it developed.  This charming tale will inspire you to create a habitat in your own garden, giving you the satisfaction of maintaining the ecological diversity of your area and protecting the native flora and fauna. 

The book includes lists of species of flowers, grasses, trees, birds and butterflies as well as tips on meadow crafts and record-keeping.

Inspired by the idea of doing something positive for their local environment, Yvette Verner and her husband Mike bought a small field close to their home and created a meadow.

 Here is the story of that meadow, how they designed it, how they selected and planted the flowers, trees and hedges and how they watched in wonder as it developed.  This charming tale will inspire you to create a habitat in your own garden, giving you the satisfaction of maintaining the ecological diversity of your area and protecting the native flora and fauna.

The book includes lists of species of flowers, grasses, trees, birds and butterflies as well as tips on meadow crafts and record-keeping

Here is the charming story of a meadow, how it was designed and planted and how Yvette and Mike watched in wonder as it developed, inspiring you to create a habitat in your own garden.

Yvette Verner and her husband Mike bought a small field close to their home in the south of England. With the bountiful assistance of nature they have created a flower meadow which attracts a rich variety of wildlife, including badgers, deer and a multitude of birds and butterflies.

Growing Self-Sufficiency is a practical and inspirational guide to the everyday steps everyone can take to experience the satisfaction and fulfilment of providing for yourself.

The Natural Baby is a one-of-a-kind fully comprehensive guide to natural parenting, taking the reader on a week-by-week journey that starts from preconception, continues through a healthy holistic pregnancy right up to the first year with your child

This book will give you everything you need to set-up your own mini-farm, allowing you to live more self-sufficiently.

From jam-jar posies to elaborate displays, Grow Your Own Wedding Flowers explains how to grow and create beautiful arrangements and make your special day unique, without costing the earth.

The No-Nonsense Guide to Green Parenting is a fun, practical and inspirational guide to maintaining your green values while raising your children, engaging with nature, and getting outdoors - all without feeling guilty about the inevitable compromises.

A book of fun activities and games from the Forest School to get your children outdoors to explore, have fun, make things and learn about nature and help them grow up happy and healthy. Suitable for groups of children aged between 3 and 16.

A stunning collection of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free recipes for committed vegetarians or people looking to expand their meat-free range. Each recipe gives family-sized quantities as well as scaled-up versions for groups as large as 50.

Inspiration for anyone thinking of growing and using forest garden crops. 

Inspiration for anyone thinking of growing and using forest garden crops. 

Something is stirring. People around the world are deciding that the well-being of their community and its economy lies with them. They're people like you. They've had enough, and, rather than waiting for permission, they're rolling up their sleeves, getting together with friends and neighbors, and doing something about it.

Something is stirring. People around the world are deciding that the well-being of their community and its economy lies with them. They're people like you. They've had enough, and, rather than waiting for permission, they're rolling up their sleeves, getting together with friends and neighbors, and doing something about it.

If you have limited outdoor space and would like to grow your food, this practical illustrated guide will help you transform previously plant-free zones into thriving, beneficial and utterly beautiful food-growing areas.

No matter how small the outdoor space you have, this book will get you started on a new way of growing.

Charles shares his organic, no-dig approach to soil and plants and the techniques that enable him to grow healthy, vibrant crops, with the sustainability in mind. His success is based on these key principles • No-dig •Spread organic matter on the soil surface •Clean & improve the soil in the first year • Weed every 10 days when weeds are small.

Few farmyard and back-garden animals display such appealing and amusing characteristics as chickens. Decorated throughout with historical woodcuts and engravings, and packed with intriguing facts and folklore, this book is not only a charming gift but is also a useful practical guide.

This book is a practical and attractive guide to the many edible varieties of weed. It will appeal to gardeners, botanists, cooks and foragers, and to anyone who wants to control weeds in eco-friendly ways. With this book you can put your troublesome weeds to good use, and welcome some plentiful edibles into your kitchen.