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This antique book contains a complete treatise on producing meat from your garden, being a handy guide to table rabbit keeping. Written in clear, concise language and full of invaluable information on the breeding, diet and ailments of rabbits, this text is full of practical, easy-to-digest, information....

In this captivating autobiography, the author magically weaves the story of his life-from a Banks Peninsula boyhood to the Executive Wing of Parliament-with the seasons of his Wellington garden and mouth-watering recipes from his kitchen.

2015 NEW MEXICO-ARIZONA BOOK AWARD WINNER"This useful, entertaining guide gives prospective microfarmers the dirt on realistic essentials for turning a garden into a money–making enterprise…The author advises on such basics as business plans and sales techniques; profiles a range of actual working...

Are you wary of buying organic food? Do the moans and complaints about the prices concern you? Do you want to eat healthier, but are worried about the cost?How to Grow Low Cost Organic Veggies is a guide written to help everyday people grow their own fresh organic food without blowing the budget...

Table of ContentsIntroductionBenefits of MushroomsHealth Benefits of MushroomsOther Beneficial Uses of MushroomsHow Mushrooms GrowPlaces One Can Grow MushroomsOutdoor mushroom growingPreparation of logs and stumps in your CourtyardMedium for fungal preparationStump drillingSpawn runCourtyard...

Part One of the new feel-good series about finding your soulmates and your place in the world for fans of Cathy Bramley, Holly Hepburn, Heidi Swain and Kirsty Greenwood. Meet the neighbours of Willow Court . . . Newly single Abby has just moved in after finding an explicit message on...

A quick-reference guide to planting perennials for gardeners with little experience and time Choosing perennials for a garden can be a daunting task, considering that there are thousands of choices. Yarrow? Columbine? Aster? To make the selection easier, this guide profiles the easiest-to-grow...

From the creator of the world-famous Poison Garden at Alnwick Castle Combining the fascinating archive of the first Duchess of Northumberland with the expertise of Jane, the present Duchess and the creator of the famous Poison Garden at Alnwick Castle, this illustrated gift book tells the story of...

First published in 1923, "Flowers" is a fantastic handbook on the various flowers commonly found in an English garden, with chapters on equipment, growing, maintaining, and much more. This timeless volume is highly recommended for all green-fingered gardeners, and it would make for a worthy...

Through the Garden Gate is a collection of 144 of the popular weekly articles that Elizabeth Lawrence wrote for The Charlotte Observer from 1957 to 1971. With those columns, a delightful blend of gardening lore, horticultural expertise, and personal adventures, Lawrence inspired thousands of southern gardeners. "[A] fine contribution to the green-thumb genre.--Publishers Weekly

Making a beautiful Zen garden can be just as peaceful and fulfilling as having one. Such a refuge can be placed in nearly any space, ranging from large, sweeping gardens that encompass acres to tiny, desktop gardens that take up no more room than a notebook. Here's how to create a constantly changing...

Let writer and gardener Jeff Hutton show you and your kids how to grow your own food and your favorite flowers, attract butterflies, create crafts, and more. Teach your children how to start garden seeds indoors as well as how to prepare soil, plant seeds, and transplant seedlings. Additionally, there...

Painting pretty, prized flowers is easier than you think! Using an uncomplicated palette and simple techniques, Mary Backer shares the secrets behind her prize-winning watercolor flowers. From first strokes to final touches, you'll learn everything you need to know to paint brilliant orange...

Advice & information for choosing, designing & building a greenhouse or potting shed Few outdoor structures are as rich with romance and promise as greenhouses and potting sheds. Inspired gardeners appreciate them for their utility as well as their charm. Even homeowners who are not avid gardeners...