Gardeners are generally always looking for inspiration. In the forward of Planning & Designing Your First Garden: 50 Ways to Add Style for Personal Creativity, P. Allen Smith states, "Helen has outlined 50 ways to add style to express one's personal creativity in the garden--when in fact her 50 will inspire at least 50 more ideas." Rather than force her own creative ideas on you, author, gardener, and horticulturalist, Helen Yoest teaches you to recognize and act on your own creativity. Easy to follow sections are divided into four basic priorities when thinking about your garden: Garden Basics, Garden Styles, Garden Elements and Your Garden Environment. Chapters include how to create rhythm, scale, and balance along with curb appeal to shape your owns ideas as well as a chapter on creating a sustainable garden environment where plants and animals can live together. Also learn about the importance of selecting the perfect space and sketching out your plan first, how to use containers effectively, as well as how to incorporate other features including water, walkways and walls. Let your imagination go wild and create an amazing space that will give back season after season!

A Beginners Guide to Herb Gardens - Herb Gardening in Your Home Table of Contents Introduction Which Herbs To Grow Where Do You Grow Herbs? Best Soil for Herbs. Planning Your Garden Chessboard Garden Propagation of Herbs Growing through Cuttings. Test – Have Roots Been Formed Herb Plant Division. Plant maintenance Harvesting Your Plants. Root Plants. Whole Plant Harvesting Leaves Harvesting. Herbal Harvesting Flowers Harvesting Seed Harvesting Drying Your Herbs. Herb Storing Using Herbs Herbal tips Bouquet Garni Omelette aux herbes fines Making Herb Tea Conclusion Author Bio Introduction I have already written about how to make a herb garden in another gardening book- How to make a Herb Garden – in our Gardening series, but the gardener cum herbalist is going to get an even more extensive knowledge about how to make a full-fledged herbal garden in this book. Perfumes, juices, oils and other products extracted from seeds, leaves, shoots, and bark of the herbs have been used since the earliest times in religious ceremonies, and in cooking. Magicians used them in making mysterious potions to impress the credulous public. Herb essential oils along with parts of herbs have long been in use down the millenniums to make natural beauty products. The oracles of Delphi were women who had been “intoxicated” on fumes of deadly nightshade, which would make them hallucinate. And then with bay leaves in their mouths-these leaves were considered sacred to Apollo – they used to predict the future. No wonder not many could understand them or interpret their sayings. So each hearer chose the one which suited his requirements the best, and believed the Gods had spoken. Today, these herbs are usually grown for their great value in cooking. That is why it is well worth finding a small place for herbs in any garden. The 21st century world is also slowly and steadily getting back to the idea that the herbal remedies, which were used in alternative medicine in ancient civilizations of the East and West had curative properties. The Egyptians, Babylonians, Chinese, Mayans, Aztecs, Greek and other knowledgeable people all over the world used these herbs, and derived all the healthy benefits of them as often as they could.

You go to your garden where everything is organic with no genetic modified elements or chemicals. You won't have go to the store for these items anymore plus your family is healthier. I have great news, its possible, in the following pages I will show how its done. Would you like to know how grow your own vegetables or fruit; free from chemicals or preservatives, 100% organic, fresh, and healthy? With so many controversies surrounding the food industry and its hazardous practices, more and more people have moved towards growing and making their own food. Within this book, you'll find the answers to these questions and more. Just some of the questions and topics covered include · Can Anyone be Successful? · Plant Growth Essentials · Water, Water Everywhere and not a drop to drink · Location, Location, Location · The Infallible Growing Method · Commercial Success · Growing your own foods? · Becoming healthier · Saving money · Making your house a healthier one This book will help to differentiate between the different things you can do to help the plants grow and thrive. It makes a big difference if you take proper care of the plants. You can gain a good green thumb by following these very simple tips. By the time you follow the tips your plants will thrive and be beautiful for years to come. I think that it is a great shift. In The following pages you will learn how to start your own kitchen garden from scratch with all important factors to consider like; soil, water, and temperature.

Have you ever thought to build a Raised Bed Garden, but you don't have any idea on how to get started with? Do you have small space? Do you think your land is unsuitable? Raised-bed gardening is resorted when adequate gardening spaces are not available or when available soil is inappropriate for gardening. It gives multiple advantages to gardeners like improved soil, suitable planting time, simplified weed/pest control and most of all, increased yield. Its advantages far outweigh its disadvantages and is thus a preferred method of gardening, in limited spaces, for amateurs as well as professionals. The development of raised beds requires an understanding of complex farming systems that use many of the methods and principles of permaculture. Employed effectively, they can assist in controlled recycling, avoidance of soil degradation, conserve its nutrients, and development of a sophisticated irrigation system. Inside this illustrated guide, you will understand the involved techniques. An effort has been made to impart an understanding of raised bed gardening in a methodical and easy to learn manner. The reader will be able to conveniently grasp a complete understanding of the subject and embark on the project with complete confidence. Through this book, you will learn: - Why should people choose raised bed gardening (a discussion on advantages and disadvantages). - Building a raised bed garden, its planning considerations; techniques involved in building and its layouts. - Planting preferences, techniques, and best yield strategies, including ideas on what to plant, how to plant, when to plant and in which combinations. - Irrigation and fertilization management, including water systems, drainage mechanisms to be installed, and methodologies for using fertilizer. - Pest and disease control strategies through innovative means. - Raised bed gardening is a truly delightful and profitable venture. But it's true potential can only be realized, if it is undertaken, after attaining thorough understanding, attained through reading a structured material, to guide you through this truly technical nature project. This book will provide you all, and you need to embark on it. What are you waiting for? Scroll to the top of the page and select the buy now button!

Create an outdoor haven of peace and tranquility with this beloved Japanese tradition Whether it's on a small balcony or in your backyard, a Zen garden can beautify your outdoor space and be a deeply meditative practice. Even if you have no experience with Zen or Zen gardening, this book will teach you everything you need to plan, build, maintain, and enjoy a garden of your own. There's no need for special equipment—Zen gardens are created with natural elements like gravel, rocks, stones, and greenery, making them perfect for the beginner and the minimalist alike. A holistic approach to Zen—Get an introduction to the background, philosophy, and aesthetic principles of Zen gardening, and find peaceful meditative practices to do in your own space. Zen gardening for everyone—Explore a variety of garden designs, both traditional and contemporary, that accommodate a multitude of budgets, space constraints, and garden sizes. Instructional illustrations—Discover insightful diagrams that show you how to execute different Zen gardening designs. Retreat to your own tranquil Japanese rock garden with The Zen Garden for Beginners.

A comprehensive guide to all aspects of polytunnel usage, from planning your purchase to harvesting the rewards. A polytunnel, high tunnel or hoop house, can be used as an affordable, low-carbon aid to growing your own food all year round, from crispy salads and fresh vegetables in the dead of winter to juicy melons and mouth-watering grapes in high summer. But once you've decided to invest in a polytunnel, there are many questions to be answered... Do you need planning permission? What are the different sizes and types you can buy? Where should you put it, and how do you put it up? What can you use it for, how do you look after it, and what are the likely problems? The Polytunnel Handbook looks at all aspects of using a polytunnel, from planning to harvesting. The book features a step-by-step guide detailing how polytunnels are put up and maintained, and also detailed instructions on building a polytunnel from scratch for DIY enthusiasts. There are also chapters on developing healthy soil and preventing pests, and a jargon-free guide to the range of often mystifying accessories that many tunnel retailers offer. Learn how to keep your polytunnel productive in every season with this brilliant guide

Raised bed gardening is the perfect simple approach if you want to grow your own fruits and vegetables in an organic, sustainable way. BOOK 1- Introduction to Raised Bed Gardening is the ideal approach for getting started with gardening as many common and tiresome processes are eliminated altogether. In An Introduction to Raised Bed Gardening, you will discover: ● Why a raised bed garden is the right choice for your family ● The most optimum places you can position a raised bed garden ● Secrets for optimal yield that cost nothing to implement ● A comprehensive list of tools and supplies you'll need to get your plants to thrive ● Instruction for constructing your raised beds from scratch, even if DIY isn't your forte ● 10 kinds of plants that beginners can master from their first growth season ● When to plant your cucumbers, tomatoes, strawberries, and greens if you want maximum yield ● Completely organic fertilization and pest control strategies to keep your plants healthy and increase the quality of the produce ● The best soil care practices to give you amazing crops one season after the other ● 7 raised bed gardening challenges newbies will face, and simple strategies to eliminate each one And much more! And once you master that, you can move on to the next stage of your gardening adventure. BOOK 2- Advanced Raised Bed Gardening is the MUST-HAVE Guide to take your gardening efforts to the next level! In Advanced Raised Bed Gardening Guide, you will discover: ● The secret techniques farmers use to optimize yield that you can even apply to a DIY raised bed garden ● 6 advanced raised bed garden layouts you can master in just a few months ● 5 unconventional materials that can replace timber and stone in raised bed construction ● Advanced plant growing methodologies that improve soil quality and keep your crops healthy ● A foolproof strategy to plan year-round gardening for access to fresh, seasonal produce ● The secret to getting 10 "difficult" fruits and veggies to thrive in your garden ● Succession planting and other excellent raised bed gardening methods that will allow for a quick harvest ● How to enrich your soil without using chemicals or expensive commercial solutions And much more! Introduction to Raised Bed Gardening and Advanced Raised Bed Gardening belong to the GREEN FINGERED GARDENER SERIES that will teach you the ins and outs of all popular (as well as some niche) gardening approaches.

Supercharge your food garden while reducing your workload with over 80 detailed solutions, techniques, and methods that resolve some of gardening’s most common challenges. Illustrated with gorgeous photographs of inspiring gardens, projects in process, and tempting homegrown vegetables, and authored by Resh Gala, a professional kitchen garden designer, Vegetable Gardening Made Easy is filled with valuable advice every food gardener can use. No matter the size of your garden or your experience level, backyard veggie gardeners like you can use the practical information found inside to grow a more productive (and beautiful!) edible garden.Discover an abundance of useful tidbits on everything from designing the garden and starting from seed to maximizing production, managing pests naturally, and preserving the harvest. Organized in a stylish and easy-to-use format that prevents overwhelm, each page explains and illustrates an essential piece of core advice, offering plenty of eco-friendly information to lead you to success without making you feel like you need a science degree to make it happen. The format is perfect for today’s time-starved gardeners! Among the abundance of growing tips and solutions, you’ll find advice on: Adding healthy biodiversity to your soil and boosting it with micronutrients Growing straighter carrots, spicier peppers, and plumper radishes Pruning tomatoes to enhance yields Hand-pollinating cucumbers and squash for higher production Choosing which crops to grow based on your space and needs Creative ways to sow tiny seeds Simple how-tos for preparing your harvest Storing onions, garlic, and potatoes long-term What to do when your plants turn yellow, have holes, or look sickly Vegetable Gardening Made Easy is smart garden know-howpresented by a professional kitchen gardener who has “been there, done that” and wants nothing more than to see you succeed. Make it easy and make it fun!