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Authors from Garden Organic and the organic gardening world share their knowledge, practical experience, ideas and enthusiasm in these well-researched and well-illustrated books. Each title explores a particular subject in greater depth with photographs, illustrations and descriptions to aid understanding and accurate identification.
 | New Organic Gardening: The Whole StoryAlan and Jackie Gear Published by: Watkins Publishing From the leading experts in the field, this is the defining account of the organic gardening movement This book describes in Alan and Jackie's unique way what organic gardening is, the principles behind it and how it developed from the ideas of those who were thought of as cranks back in the 1950s, to what the RHS now describes as being “the major influence on 21st-century gardens and gardening”. The story offers a beacon of hope for the future, insisting that the combined actions of environmentally-friendly gardeners and farmers today can make a real difference to intractable environmental issues like global warming, pollution and the depletion of finite resources. The book is enlivened with Alan and Jackie's tales of enthusiastic gardeners, from inner-city dwellers, school children and allotment growers to well-known individuals, like actress Susan Hampshire, and even the Prince of Wales. The gardens at Highgrove are described and there are in depth interviews with Raymond Blanc, Sophie Grigson and actress Thelma Barlow, Our price £11.04 Ref: BK38 |
 | New The Garden Organic Guide to Growing VegetablesPauline Pears If you are thinking of growing your own organic vegetables, or already 'grow your own' and are keen to go organic, then this is the book for you! Drawing on the author's considerable experience and expertise, this accessible, easy-to-follow book is packed with everything you need to know. Illustrated throughout with full-colour photos, complete beginners as well as more experienced gardeners will find this book both inspiring and instructional. 64 pages. Our price £5.84 Ref: BK59
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 | Asian vegetablesSally Cunningham Published by: eco-logic books A Guide to Growing Fruit, Vegetables and Spices from the Indian Subcontinent. Asian Vegetables brings together a wealth of information on over 40 varieties of fruit, vegetables and spices that can be grown in this country. Each plant comes together with details of what to look for when buying, the different varieties available, their nutritional value, comprehensive cultivation instructions, useful colour photographs and much more. With this unique guide both the experienced gardener and those new to growing will bring variety and a fresh, new dimension to the food on their plates and the plants in their garden. The author, Sally Cunningham, is an Advisor at Garden Organic. Our price £9.75 Ref: BK77 |
 | Back Garden Seed SavingSue Stickland This new book is the culmination of HDRA's Back Garden Biodiversity Seed Search Project. It describes the techniques of seed saving and the fascinating stories behind some of the treasures uncovered in Sue's search. Our price £8.42 Ref: BK70
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 | Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening (paperback)HDRA - published by Dorling Kindersley The definitive reference work for the organic gardener, and for those thinking of 'going organic', written by HDRA. Traditional tried and tested organic methods mix with the latest developments. From compost to containers, landscaping to lawns, fruit to flowers, seed saving to sowing, this book provides practical advice for every area of the garden, and for every type of garden. Paperback 416 pages. Our price £12.34 Ref: BK72
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 | Fighting Like the FlowersLawrence D. Hills The life story of Britain's best-known organic gardener and HDRA founder. Not only a tale well told, interesting and funny, but for anyone interested in organic gardens, it is rich in gardening detail. Our price £5.17 Ref: BK54 |
 | Gardening Without WaterCharlotte Green How to create and maintain stunning and flourishing gardens using only rainwater. Conservation, irrigation and mulching techniques are explained in detail, with a beautifully illustrated section on drought resistant plants. Our price £5.82 Ref: BK08 |
 | Green Essentials - Attract WildlifeRichard Jones Published by: Impact Publishing Wildlife can provide a source of endless fascination in a garden. And it can help to control pests, eliminating the need to resort to harmful artificial methods. This book gives clear and practical advice on how to create, maintain and enjoy a wildlife haven in your back garden. Our price £2.59 Ref: BK65 |
 | Green Essentials - Banish SlugsJeremy Stratton Published by: Impact Publishing Slugs and snails are a curse for nearly every gardener Our price £2.59 Ref: BK66 |
 | Green Essentials - Grow fruitBob Sherman Published by: Impact Publishing Growing fruit may seem daunting for a beginner, but you don Read a more detailed review here Our price £2.59 Ref: BK75 |
 | Green Essentials - Grow VegetablesPauline Pears Published by: Impact Publishing Grow Vegetables Our price £2.59 Ref: BK64 |
 | Green Essentials - Healthy PlantsLaurie Brown Published by: Impact Publishing Healthy Plants Our price £2.59 Ref: BK63
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 | Green Essentials - Perfect LawnsLaurie Brown (HDRA) Published by: Impact Publishing The lawn is a versatile garden feature that few of us want to do without. But lawns can be troublesome; laying a new one is a daunting prospect, and even well established lawns get plagued by weeds and moss. This book shows you how to achieve a great-looking lawn in a way that is safe for you and your family and for pets and wildlife. Our price £2.59 Ref: BK68 |
 | Green Essentials - Perfect rosesSue Stickland Published by: Impact Publishing This book shows you how to grow roses successfully and keep them healthy using organic methods, without the usual run of chemical sprays. HDRA approved Read a more detailed review here Our price £2.59 Ref: BK74 |
 | Grow OrganicGarden Organic Grow Organic is the comprehensive guide for any green-fingered gardener covering all the key organic principles. Detailing all the essential topics including vegetables, fruit, ornamental plants, herbs and container gardening, the guide distils expert information from the Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening (also available below) into an original format, making organic gardening easy to understand and a pleasure to practice. Our price £11.70 Ref: BK76
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 | Growing fruit & vegetables on a bed system the organic wayPauline Pears All aspects of gardening on a bed system are covered Our price £5.17 Ref: BK36
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 | Growing under Glass without using chemicalsSue Stickland Advice on the siting, construction and use of your greenhouse in an organic context. Plant by plant guide on growing salad vegetables, fruit and flowers. Over 75 colour illustrations and photos Our price £5.17 Ref: BK46
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 | Living Willow SculptureJon Warnes There are many varieties of willow, stems varying in colour from bright yellow to dark purple - leaf colours are variable too. Jon Warnes shows how to weave a wonderful selection of decorative, functional and amusing shapes for the garden - chairs, panels, domes, arbours, fences and more. Our price £5.17 Ref: BK48 |
 | Making Compost , The Garden Organic Guide toPauline Pears Making good compost and reusing your household and garden waste. Plenty of practical advice on different methods including worm compost and making leafmould. Our price £5.19 Ref: BK04
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 | Managing soil without using chemicalsJo Readman Soil is our greatest garden asset and this book contains a wealth of information to help you get to know and work with it. It looks at soil structure and how soil Our price £5.17 Ref: BK06
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 | Minibeasts: An Identification GuidePeter Smithers Published by: John Walters A unique colour guide which will enable you to identify all of the main types of insects and other mini beasts you are likely to find in Britain. Lavishly illustrated with colour illustrations and photographs. An informative educational and fun to use guide which is ideal for children and adults. Our price £2.30 Ref: BK78 |
 | Organic Vegetable Production - A complete guideGareth Davies and Margi Lennartsson (HDRA) Published by: Crowood Press This book is essential reading for those growing, or considering growing, organic vegetables. These include smallholders, organic farmers who wish to diversify and conventional growers and farmers who wish to convert to organic production. It also offers students and the general public a good grounding in all aspects of commercial organic vegetable production. The editores of this book are experts in their field and work as part of the Orginac Horticulture Programme of the Henry Doubleday Research Association. Organic Vegetable Production provides an invaluable, practical guide to the production of organic vegetables across a range of organic farming systems. It also covers all aspects of production, including crop choice, fertility building and weed, pest and disease management within a framework of rotation design and business planning. Our price £12.97 Ref: BK98 |
 | Pests - How to Control them on Fruit and VegetablesPauline Pears and Bob Sherman Covers garden friends, barriers and traps, avoiding problems and general and specific pests on a crop by crop basis Our price £5.85 Ref: BK03
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 | RHS Organic GardeningPauline Pears and Sue Stickland A practical guide explaining all aspects of organic garden management. Topics include planning your garden, soil preparation, pests and diseases, weed control, crop care and cultivation. A year-round checklist tells you what to do when. Our price £5.84 Ref: BK71
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Scenes from a SmallholdingChas griffin Published by: Ebury Press From the popular series in garden Organic's membership magazine, The Organic Way. In 1982 the Griffiths left the security of suburbia to grow garlic in West Wales. This is a funny and sometimes touching, warts-and-all account of their first three years: of how they learned lambing and marketing and ploughing and hay-making: and of the dung-sodden joys of milking and the surreal terrors of bee-keeping. Be amused. Be very amused. Scenes from a Smallholding is by turns challenging, touching, and informative; but above all, it is very funny.
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Scenes from a Smallholding (More)Chas griffin Published by: Ebury Press From the popular series in garden Organic's membership magazine, The Organic Way. Following on from Chas' first book Scenes from a smallholding, this is the warts-and-all account of what happened four years after their arrival, when the dream had been well and truly dreamt, and they were experiencing some rude awakenings. Did they ever achieve the blissful good life? Are they surrounded by organic veg? How have the family coped with their new rural life? Written with his trademark charm and humour, this looks set to be another compelling romp through the countryside.
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 | The Heirloom TomatoAmy Goldman Published by: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC From the world-class garden of acclaimed food writer Amy Goldman, a gorgeously illustrated cookbook and guide to the world Our price £16.25 Ref: BK58 |
 | The Small Ecological GardenSue Stickland Even the smallest garden can be laid out and managed so that it is productive and benefits wildlife. Beautifully illustrated Our price £5.85 Ref: BK83 |
 | Weed Management for Organic farmers, Growers and smallholders - A complete guideGareth Davies, Becky Turner and Bill Bond Published by: Crowood Press This well researched book covers all aspects of organic weed management. It is essential reading. Not only for organic farmers, growers and smallholders, but also for organic advisors and consultants, agricultural students and all those who have an interest in weed management theory and practice in organic farming. Our price £12.96 Ref: BK89 |
 | Your Organic AllotmentPauline Pears, Ian Spence Published by: Gaia Books Ltd Allotments have always been popular in the UK but recently their popularity has increased throughout the world. "Your Organic Allotment" will teach you everything you need to know to create a modern allotment and provide organic food for your family all year round. Our price £8.45
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