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Part gardening book, part tea book, and jam-packed with practical instructions and tons of inspiration, Growing Your Own Tea Garden, 2nd Edition will show gardeners and tea drinkers how to plant, maintain, harvest and enjoy a productive backyard tea garden! Featuring insight on container gardening and raised beds, also included are nine suggested garden designs and useful cultivation advice. This book also provides insight on how to choose the right crops for your soil and climate, starting with the tea plant (Camellia sinensis) and herbal teas (tisanes). A comprehensive directory of more than 60 plants, medicinal herbs, leaves, flowers, fruits, and roots is included, from milk thistle, chickweed, rugosa rose, and burdock to chamomile, lavender, rose hips, peppermint, lemon verbena, and many other popular tea ingredients. Each plant profile provides the properties and health benefits of each tea ingredient before presenting 19 delicious tea recipes that address common ailments, offer immune support, support stress management, sooth tension headaches, boost energy, and more! If you enjoy gardening and you love a cup of tea, Growing Your Own Tea Garden, 2nd Edition is the perfect book to help you grow ingredients from home and enjoy them all year-round!

Cultivating Native Plants for Pollinators is your go-to guide for creating vibrant, sustainable gardens that support the pollinators we depend onbutterflies, hummingbirds, native bees, and the European honeybee. With environmental degradation threatening pollinator populations across North America, Helen Yoestauthor, environmental scientist, and founder of the Bee Better Teaching Gardenshows readers how to take meaningful action right in their own yards, patios, and community spaces.This informative and inspiring guide offers step-by-step instructions for building pollinator habitats, including how to plant for year-round bloom, provide clean water and plant coverage, and create safe nesting sites using regionally appropriate native plants. Youll also learn how to transform traditional lawns into pollinator-friendly spaces using clover, native grasses, and sustainable gardening practices.In-depth chapters explore the biology and life cycles of butterflies, hummingbirds, native bees, and honeybees, along with the specific host and nectar plants each pollinator group needs to thrive. Fun facts, migration patterns, population insights, and practical "how-to" sections make this book an engaging read and useful reference for gardeners, educators, conservationists, and nature lovers alike. Whether youre just starting out or expanding an existing garden, Cultivating Native Plants for Pollinators empowers you to make a lasting differenceone bloom at a time.

If youre craving a simpler, more sustainable way to garden, Low-Maintenance Eco Gardens is your perfect starting point. This beginner-friendly guide embraces the principles of permaculture to help you design and maintain self-sustaining gardens that require less effort and fewer inputs while delivering more joy, nourishment, and ecological benefit.Authors Fred Meyer, a certified permaculture designer and founder of the nonprofit EarthMind Practice, and Jen Kardos, a licensed mental health therapist and wellness coach, combine their expertise to present a fresh, accessible approach to eco-conscious gardening. Their method is rooted in working with nature rather than against it, using a holistic strategy that promotes biodiversity, natural pest and weed control, and year-round abundance. Inside, youll discover how to select and grow 60+ productive, low-maintenance plants suited for urban lots, small yards, and larger spaces alike. The book also includes detailed guidance on building practical garden systems, such as high-yield mini orchards, edible borders, and low-effort irrigation solutions. Meyer and Kardos also explore how gardens can nurture both physical and mental health, emphasizing the therapeutic benefits of connecting with nature. Whether youre growing food for your family, trying to reduce your environmental impact, or simply looking to spend less time weeding and watering, Low-Maintenance Eco Gardens will show you how to create a beautiful, resilient garden that thrives in harmony with the land and your lifestyle.

With their dramatic rosettes, diverse forms and vivid colours, aeoniums have captivated growers for generations. This accessible guide combines botanical insight with hands-on cultivation advice tailored for gardeners and enthusiasts.Coverage includes: Insights into aeoniums native habitats and how this knowledge can be used to better care for your plants at home Propagation techniques for both beginners and more experienced growers How to deal with undesirable visitors and disease A wealth of practical cultivation advice grounded in both scientific understanding and applied horticultural practice Where to see and buy aeoniums An extensive directory of species and interspecific hybrids.Whether you are a beginner or an avid collector, Understanding and Growing Aeoniums will deepen your knowledge and appreciation of these extraordinary plants and help you support their future through thoughtful, informed care.

In every way a beautiful book. Sebastian FaulksWhen novelist Anuradha Roy and her husband stumble upon a derelict cottage in the hill station of Ranikhet, they decide it is where they will now live. After the frenetic city of Delhi, Roy is initially bemused by the gentle pace of life in the mountains but then won over: spellbound by the landscape, taken to the heart of their sometimes recalcitrant neighbours and adopted by four mountain dogs and counting. Over twenty-five years, as she becomes accustomed to living among forests where leopards roam freely, she will come to encounter nature at its most fierce, captivating and vulnerable and bear witness to the destructive impact of global warming on the alpine ecosystem.Written with unsentimental clarity, humour and poignancy, Called by the Hills: A Home in the Himalaya is a tender and intimate portrait of a home, a community and a rugged, extraordinary landscape.

The Conscious Kitchen is your guide to transforming how you cook, shop, and manage waste one meal at a time. Designed for modern households looking to live cleaner and greener, this book reveals proven strategies for minimizing kitchen waste without sacrificing convenience or flavor.Youll learn practical tips on food storage, meal planning, composting, smart shopping, and creative use of scraps that prevent waste before it starts. With step-by-step methods, easy recipes, and eco-minded swaps, each chapter builds a sustainable system tailored to your lifestyle.By blending environmental awareness with everyday practicality, The Conscious Kitchen empowers you to reduce your footprint, cut costs, and build a kitchen that supports both your health and the planet. Small changes truly make a big difference and this book shows you how to start where you are.

Bring nature indoors with Little Worldsyour complete guide to designing and maintaining stunning terrariums. Perfect for beginners and hobbyists alike, this book teaches you how to choose the right containers, select compatible plants, create balanced layers of soil and drainage, and maintain healthy mini-ecosystems year-round. Learn the difference between open and closed terrariums, control humidity and light, and even add creative elements for visual storytelling. With inspiring photos, easy DIY projects, and troubleshooting tips, Little Worlds turns terrarium building into an art form that soothes the mind and livens any space.

Unlock the fascinating world of homegrown mushrooms with The Hidden Harvestthe ultimate beginners guide to cultivating gourmet fungi indoors. Whether you live in an apartment or have a full garden, this book shows you how to create the perfect growing environment using simple, low-cost materials. Learn how to grow delicious species such as oyster, lions mane, shiitake, and more while understanding their life cycles, substrate types, humidity control, and contamination prevention. With detailed instructions, photos, troubleshooting tips, and easy project ideas, youll gain the confidence to transform any small space into a thriving mushroom garden. Harvest fresh, nutrient-rich mushrooms year-roundnaturally and sustainably.

Tiny Trees, Big Calm is your complete beginners guide to the ancient and meditative art of Bonsai. Designed for absolute beginners, this book walks you through every stepfrom choosing your first tree and tools to pruning, wiring, watering, and shaping. Youll learn how to bring harmony between patience and creativity, turning a small tree into a living masterpiece. With clear instructions, photos, and time-tested advice, this practical guide helps you avoid common mistakes and build confidence as your Bonsai flourishes. Whether for relaxation, focus, or beauty, discover how Bonsai turns everyday routine into a mindful ritual.

Aprenda o passo a passo para produzir Chicória Orgânica, tipo Crespa, em canteiros e vasos. Este guia foi desenvolvido de maneira detalhada, ideal para quem deseja iniciar ou aprimorar o conhecimento

What if you could step into your own peaceful sanctuary without leaving homeeven if you live in a tiny apartment?Discover how busy professionals, parents, and wellness seekers are creating stunning container gardens that do more than just look beautiful. These mini-oases actively reduce stress, improve air quality, and provide fresh herbsall while requiring just 15 minutes of care per week.

Urban bees face unique dangers that rural colonies never encounter. Exhaust fumes, pesticide drift, limited forage, heat islands, and stress from constant disturbances create health challenges that traditional beekeeping books ignore.Your city bees need city solutions.This illustrated guide gives you the visual tools and practical knowledge to diagnose colony health problems quickly, treat issues effectively, and prevent common urban bee diseases before they destroy your hive.

You want to keep bees. You do not want another full-time job.Urban beekeeping does not require daily inspections, constant monitoring, or sacrificing your weekends. With the right setup and seasonal routines, you can maintain healthy, productive hives with just 20 minutes of work per week during peak seasonand even less during winter months.This practical guide shows busy urbanites exactly how to keep bees successfully without the time-intensive demands traditional beekeeping books assume you have.

Acompanhe a trajetória de Mik, um jovem cheio de sonhos e talento para o rap, enquanto ele e seus amigos enfrentam os desafios da vida nas ruas da cidade. Entre gravações, batalhas de rima, pequenos

DUAS ALMAS, UM DESTINO - O Guardião do Véu é uma travessia espiritual profunda, onde o invisível se torna presença, e o tempo se curva diante da memória ancestral. Ronaldo Degiovani nos conduz por um

Há livros que se escrevem com tinta. E há os que se escrevem com vento. No Bar com Camões é desses — um encontro entre o amor e o tempo, sob os desígnios de um vento antigo que sopra lembranças pelas

Amidst climate change, water is an important consideration in Mediterranean and dry climate gardens. We like to grow beautiful and healthy plants in our gardens, but with reducing rainfall the plants available to us are changing.This book is a comprehensive guide to choosing plants that will flourish in your specific climate and during water shortages. These plants, both well known and unusual, are suitable for growing in Mediterranean or other warm, dry gardens, with little watering.

Descubra os Segredos de uma Dieta Rica em Nutrientes e Sabor que Transformará Seu Bem-Estar Você sabia que uma alimentação a base de plantas pode ser a chave para uma vida mais saudável e energética?

As plantas sempre foram associadas com a cura, tanto das doenças físicas como nos desequilíbrios da mente e do espírito. A aplicação de imagens de florais em objetos de uso cotidiano pode auxiliar na

No acreage? No problem. The Pocket Harvest proves that you dont need rolling farmlandor even a big backyardto grow a vibrant micro-farm bursting with flavor. Designed for apartment dwellers, patio gardeners, and anyone who dreams of fresh produce just steps away, this guide walks you through everything from setup to harvest with simple, space-smart methods.