Nettles and Petals
Nettles and Petals
Grow Food. Eat Weeds. Save Seeds.
Binstead, Samuel; Walton, Jamie
Quarto Publishing PLC
04/2025
176
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9781836001393
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INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER ONE: NATURE'S GREENPRINT
Introduction to Growing Vegetables
The Key Principles I Follow
Rediscovering Indigenous Growing Practices
Embracing and Increasing Biodiversity
Why Grow Our Own Food?
CHAPTER TWO: CIRCULAR GARDEN DESIGN
A Guide to Planning an Ecological Garden
The Wisdom of Woodlands Mimicked within the Garden
Edible Perennial Plants for a Resilient Vegetable Garden
Incorporating Companion Planting into Our Planting Plan
The Benefits of Polyculture Growing
Embrace Edi-mental Gardening
CHAPTER THREE: SOIL HEALTH
The Living Ecosystem Beneath Our Feet
Functions of Healthy Soil
The Severity of Soil Degradation
Quick and Easy Methods to Assess Your Garden Soil
Minimal Disturbance Gardening
Methods used to Minimise Disturbance
Implementing No-Dig / Minimal Disturbance Gardening
Guide to Creating Compost
My Guide to Creating a 3-Bay Compost System
Creating Natural Plant Fertilisers
Potential Problems with Liquid Fertilisers
CHAPTER FOUR: THE WONDER OF WEEDS
The Role of Pioneering Weeds
Reading the Signs
Welcome Weeds
Unwelcome Weeds
'When in Doubt, Use Nettles'
CHAPTER FIVE: SEED TO ROOT, SHOOT AND FRUIT
Key Principles
Start Here: 5
Veg Growing Guide
NIGHTSHADE FAMILY
Tomatoes
Chillis
Aubergines ALLIUM FAMILY
Onion
Garlics
Leeks
SALAD LEAVES
Lettuce
Spinach
Rocket
Mustard
Swiss Chard
BRASSICAS
Cabbage
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Brussels sprouts
Kale
Kohlrabi
LEGUMES
Peas
Beans
Green Beans
Broad Beans
CUCURBITS
Cucumbers
Courgette
Pumpkin
Melon and Cantaloupe
Squash
ROOT VEGETABLES
Carrot
Beetroot
Radishes
Parsnips
Potatoes
MISCELLANEOUS VEGETABLES
Sweetcorn
Asparagus
Celery
THE POWER OF HERBS
Hardy Herbs: Rosemary, Thyme, Sage, Oregano
Tender Herbs: Basil, Coriander, Parsley, Dill
CHAPTER SIX: FLOWER POWER
Pollinator Magnetism
Let them Bolt
Pest Management Allies
Soil Health Booster
Culinary Companions
Therapeutic Benefits
CHAPTER SEVEN: PESTS AND DISEASES
Prevention is Better than a Chemical "cure"
Proactive Pest Management
IPM (Aphids)
Slugs and Snails
Power of Herbs for Natural Pest Control
Create a Mini Wildlife Pond in a Barrel
Create a Wildlife Mansion
Creating Beneficial Beetle Banks and Log Piles
CHAPTER EIGHT: URBAN AND SMALL SCALE SUSTAINABLE GARDENING
Challenges
Opportunities
Practical Tips
Creating a DIY Home Worm Farm
Create Compost in a Small Space Using Bokashi
CHAPTER NINE: HARVESTING PRESERVING SHARING
Timing is Everything
Canning, Freezing, Drying, Fermenting
Why Grow Heirloom?
Simple Seed Saving
Sharing Surplus Produce
CONCLUSION
ENDMATTER
CHAPTER ONE: NATURE'S GREENPRINT
Introduction to Growing Vegetables
The Key Principles I Follow
Rediscovering Indigenous Growing Practices
Embracing and Increasing Biodiversity
Why Grow Our Own Food?
CHAPTER TWO: CIRCULAR GARDEN DESIGN
A Guide to Planning an Ecological Garden
The Wisdom of Woodlands Mimicked within the Garden
Edible Perennial Plants for a Resilient Vegetable Garden
Incorporating Companion Planting into Our Planting Plan
The Benefits of Polyculture Growing
Embrace Edi-mental Gardening
CHAPTER THREE: SOIL HEALTH
The Living Ecosystem Beneath Our Feet
Functions of Healthy Soil
The Severity of Soil Degradation
Quick and Easy Methods to Assess Your Garden Soil
Minimal Disturbance Gardening
Methods used to Minimise Disturbance
Implementing No-Dig / Minimal Disturbance Gardening
Guide to Creating Compost
My Guide to Creating a 3-Bay Compost System
Creating Natural Plant Fertilisers
Potential Problems with Liquid Fertilisers
CHAPTER FOUR: THE WONDER OF WEEDS
The Role of Pioneering Weeds
Reading the Signs
Welcome Weeds
Unwelcome Weeds
'When in Doubt, Use Nettles'
CHAPTER FIVE: SEED TO ROOT, SHOOT AND FRUIT
Key Principles
Start Here: 5
Veg Growing Guide
NIGHTSHADE FAMILY
Tomatoes
Chillis
Aubergines ALLIUM FAMILY
Onion
Garlics
Leeks
SALAD LEAVES
Lettuce
Spinach
Rocket
Mustard
Swiss Chard
BRASSICAS
Cabbage
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Brussels sprouts
Kale
Kohlrabi
LEGUMES
Peas
Beans
Green Beans
Broad Beans
CUCURBITS
Cucumbers
Courgette
Pumpkin
Melon and Cantaloupe
Squash
ROOT VEGETABLES
Carrot
Beetroot
Radishes
Parsnips
Potatoes
MISCELLANEOUS VEGETABLES
Sweetcorn
Asparagus
Celery
THE POWER OF HERBS
Hardy Herbs: Rosemary, Thyme, Sage, Oregano
Tender Herbs: Basil, Coriander, Parsley, Dill
CHAPTER SIX: FLOWER POWER
Pollinator Magnetism
Let them Bolt
Pest Management Allies
Soil Health Booster
Culinary Companions
Therapeutic Benefits
CHAPTER SEVEN: PESTS AND DISEASES
Prevention is Better than a Chemical "cure"
Proactive Pest Management
IPM (Aphids)
Slugs and Snails
Power of Herbs for Natural Pest Control
Create a Mini Wildlife Pond in a Barrel
Create a Wildlife Mansion
Creating Beneficial Beetle Banks and Log Piles
CHAPTER EIGHT: URBAN AND SMALL SCALE SUSTAINABLE GARDENING
Challenges
Opportunities
Practical Tips
Creating a DIY Home Worm Farm
Create Compost in a Small Space Using Bokashi
CHAPTER NINE: HARVESTING PRESERVING SHARING
Timing is Everything
Canning, Freezing, Drying, Fermenting
Why Grow Heirloom?
Simple Seed Saving
Sharing Surplus Produce
CONCLUSION
ENDMATTER
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INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER ONE: NATURE'S GREENPRINT
Introduction to Growing Vegetables
The Key Principles I Follow
Rediscovering Indigenous Growing Practices
Embracing and Increasing Biodiversity
Why Grow Our Own Food?
CHAPTER TWO: CIRCULAR GARDEN DESIGN
A Guide to Planning an Ecological Garden
The Wisdom of Woodlands Mimicked within the Garden
Edible Perennial Plants for a Resilient Vegetable Garden
Incorporating Companion Planting into Our Planting Plan
The Benefits of Polyculture Growing
Embrace Edi-mental Gardening
CHAPTER THREE: SOIL HEALTH
The Living Ecosystem Beneath Our Feet
Functions of Healthy Soil
The Severity of Soil Degradation
Quick and Easy Methods to Assess Your Garden Soil
Minimal Disturbance Gardening
Methods used to Minimise Disturbance
Implementing No-Dig / Minimal Disturbance Gardening
Guide to Creating Compost
My Guide to Creating a 3-Bay Compost System
Creating Natural Plant Fertilisers
Potential Problems with Liquid Fertilisers
CHAPTER FOUR: THE WONDER OF WEEDS
The Role of Pioneering Weeds
Reading the Signs
Welcome Weeds
Unwelcome Weeds
'When in Doubt, Use Nettles'
CHAPTER FIVE: SEED TO ROOT, SHOOT AND FRUIT
Key Principles
Start Here: 5
Veg Growing Guide
NIGHTSHADE FAMILY
Tomatoes
Chillis
Aubergines ALLIUM FAMILY
Onion
Garlics
Leeks
SALAD LEAVES
Lettuce
Spinach
Rocket
Mustard
Swiss Chard
BRASSICAS
Cabbage
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Brussels sprouts
Kale
Kohlrabi
LEGUMES
Peas
Beans
Green Beans
Broad Beans
CUCURBITS
Cucumbers
Courgette
Pumpkin
Melon and Cantaloupe
Squash
ROOT VEGETABLES
Carrot
Beetroot
Radishes
Parsnips
Potatoes
MISCELLANEOUS VEGETABLES
Sweetcorn
Asparagus
Celery
THE POWER OF HERBS
Hardy Herbs: Rosemary, Thyme, Sage, Oregano
Tender Herbs: Basil, Coriander, Parsley, Dill
CHAPTER SIX: FLOWER POWER
Pollinator Magnetism
Let them Bolt
Pest Management Allies
Soil Health Booster
Culinary Companions
Therapeutic Benefits
CHAPTER SEVEN: PESTS AND DISEASES
Prevention is Better than a Chemical "cure"
Proactive Pest Management
IPM (Aphids)
Slugs and Snails
Power of Herbs for Natural Pest Control
Create a Mini Wildlife Pond in a Barrel
Create a Wildlife Mansion
Creating Beneficial Beetle Banks and Log Piles
CHAPTER EIGHT: URBAN AND SMALL SCALE SUSTAINABLE GARDENING
Challenges
Opportunities
Practical Tips
Creating a DIY Home Worm Farm
Create Compost in a Small Space Using Bokashi
CHAPTER NINE: HARVESTING PRESERVING SHARING
Timing is Everything
Canning, Freezing, Drying, Fermenting
Why Grow Heirloom?
Simple Seed Saving
Sharing Surplus Produce
CONCLUSION
ENDMATTER
CHAPTER ONE: NATURE'S GREENPRINT
Introduction to Growing Vegetables
The Key Principles I Follow
Rediscovering Indigenous Growing Practices
Embracing and Increasing Biodiversity
Why Grow Our Own Food?
CHAPTER TWO: CIRCULAR GARDEN DESIGN
A Guide to Planning an Ecological Garden
The Wisdom of Woodlands Mimicked within the Garden
Edible Perennial Plants for a Resilient Vegetable Garden
Incorporating Companion Planting into Our Planting Plan
The Benefits of Polyculture Growing
Embrace Edi-mental Gardening
CHAPTER THREE: SOIL HEALTH
The Living Ecosystem Beneath Our Feet
Functions of Healthy Soil
The Severity of Soil Degradation
Quick and Easy Methods to Assess Your Garden Soil
Minimal Disturbance Gardening
Methods used to Minimise Disturbance
Implementing No-Dig / Minimal Disturbance Gardening
Guide to Creating Compost
My Guide to Creating a 3-Bay Compost System
Creating Natural Plant Fertilisers
Potential Problems with Liquid Fertilisers
CHAPTER FOUR: THE WONDER OF WEEDS
The Role of Pioneering Weeds
Reading the Signs
Welcome Weeds
Unwelcome Weeds
'When in Doubt, Use Nettles'
CHAPTER FIVE: SEED TO ROOT, SHOOT AND FRUIT
Key Principles
Start Here: 5
Veg Growing Guide
NIGHTSHADE FAMILY
Tomatoes
Chillis
Aubergines ALLIUM FAMILY
Onion
Garlics
Leeks
SALAD LEAVES
Lettuce
Spinach
Rocket
Mustard
Swiss Chard
BRASSICAS
Cabbage
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Brussels sprouts
Kale
Kohlrabi
LEGUMES
Peas
Beans
Green Beans
Broad Beans
CUCURBITS
Cucumbers
Courgette
Pumpkin
Melon and Cantaloupe
Squash
ROOT VEGETABLES
Carrot
Beetroot
Radishes
Parsnips
Potatoes
MISCELLANEOUS VEGETABLES
Sweetcorn
Asparagus
Celery
THE POWER OF HERBS
Hardy Herbs: Rosemary, Thyme, Sage, Oregano
Tender Herbs: Basil, Coriander, Parsley, Dill
CHAPTER SIX: FLOWER POWER
Pollinator Magnetism
Let them Bolt
Pest Management Allies
Soil Health Booster
Culinary Companions
Therapeutic Benefits
CHAPTER SEVEN: PESTS AND DISEASES
Prevention is Better than a Chemical "cure"
Proactive Pest Management
IPM (Aphids)
Slugs and Snails
Power of Herbs for Natural Pest Control
Create a Mini Wildlife Pond in a Barrel
Create a Wildlife Mansion
Creating Beneficial Beetle Banks and Log Piles
CHAPTER EIGHT: URBAN AND SMALL SCALE SUSTAINABLE GARDENING
Challenges
Opportunities
Practical Tips
Creating a DIY Home Worm Farm
Create Compost in a Small Space Using Bokashi
CHAPTER NINE: HARVESTING PRESERVING SHARING
Timing is Everything
Canning, Freezing, Drying, Fermenting
Why Grow Heirloom?
Simple Seed Saving
Sharing Surplus Produce
CONCLUSION
ENDMATTER
Este título pertence ao(s) assunto(s) indicados(s). Para ver outros títulos clique no assunto desejado.
gardening;foraging;seed saving;weeds;horticulture;sustainability;green living;conservation;rewilding;wildflowers;perfect gift for gardeners;chelsea flower show;wild plants;earth day;medicinal;nutritional;lore;folk;food free;teas;organic fertilisers;sowing seeds;interplanting;health;primrose;nettles;dandelions;identification;resources;how to;guide;no dig growing;permaculture principles;edibles;seasonal;spring;summer;autumn;fall;climate change;holistic;recipes;wisdom;nature lovers;positive action;vegetables;herbs;tomatoes;grow your own;ecosystems;ecology;sustainable;regenerative;wildlife;allotment;garden design;biodiversity;polyculture;soil;compost;crop rotation;companion;children;dad;seasons;rhs;calendar;equipment;vegetable;bestsellers;christmas;mushrooms;planting;nettles;gardener's world;b&q sustainable garden;social media influencer of the year 2024;