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  • RHS Practical Cactus and Succulent Book

    How to Choose, Nurture, and Display more than 200 Cacti and Succulents

    by Zia Allaway, Fran Bailey, Christopher Young, Royal Horticultural Society ...
    The Royal Horticultural Society's definitive guide to propagating, nurturing, and designing with more than 200 cacti and succulents.How can you encourage your bunny ear cactus to flower and flourish? What is the best method for propagating an echeveria or kalanchoe? What exactly are living stones, and where do they grow in the wild?RHS Practical Cactus & Succulent Book is the ultimate reference ... Read more

    Was R385,58 Now R312,79

  • Garden Design Bible

    40 great off-the-peg designs – Detailed planting plans – Step-by-step projects – Gardens to adapt for your space

    by Tim Newbury ...
    Do you dream of transforming your back garden into a romantic retreat? Would you like to make a modern-day Utopia on your balcony? Is your ideal outdoor space a minimalist design with easy-to-care-for plants or a family garden with room to grow culinary herbs?Whatever your desire, the Garden Design Bible has a plan that you can adapt to your own space. Choose from 40 off-the-peg designs, or mix ... Read more

    R501,73

  • Mushroom Hunting

    by Patrick Harding ...
    Series series Collins Need to Know?
    This one-stop practical guide will show you how to identify, pick and cook edible mushrooms. To make your progress easier, it comes in a handy format with colour photos and expert advice throughout.From identifying and picking edible mushrooms to growing your own mushrooms, from recipes for seasonal dishes to important information on poisonous species, this book provides all the helpful ... Read more

    R166,05

  • Planting Grapevines for Beginners

    by Kęstutis Kerševičius ...
    Planting Grapevines for Beginners – Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Thriving VineyardReady to turn your dream of growing your own vineyard into reality? Planting Grapevines for Beginners is the perfect starting point for anyone who wants to grow vines but doesn't know where to begin. This book breaks down every essential step—from selecting the right grape variety and preparing your soil to pruning ... Read more

    R128,02 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Hydroponic Gardening

    by Rob Smith, Lon Dalton ...
    this book will get you started in hydroponics. more than just a discussion of the topic, 'hydroponic gardening' provides the reader with complete background information on hydroponics, explains the different systems and how they work, then shows the reader in a step by step guide, how to set those systems up. a growing guide is included showing you what to grow and how to grow it hydroponically. ... Read more

    R55,99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Introduction to Succulents & Cacti - Cacti Culture for Newbies

    by Dueep Jyot Singh ...
    Table of ContentsIntroductionIntroduction to SucculentsThe General Cultivation of Succulents and CactiTemperatureAir and LightWateringSoilPlanting Your SucculentsGrowth from leavesGrowing Your Plants through CuttingsRepotting and replantingGrowing succulents through offsetsSaving Your Cacti from Pests and DiseasesAphidsMealy bugsThripsRed spidersConclusionAu... ... Read more

    R47,97 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Allotment on Willow Tree Lane

    A sweet, uplifting rural romance

    by Lilac Mills ...
    Series Book 3 - Foxmore Village
    When a local meadow is turned into a bee-friendly allotment, will romance also blossom?New teacher Ceri has enough on her plate trying to keep her class in line and get them excited for her Foxmore wildlife efforts. Then she meets the mysterious and occasionally grumpy Damon, whose orchard she'd like to explore.Rock star Damon has moved to Foxmore to escape the hounding paparazzi following the ... Read more

    R165,59

  • The New Shade Garden

    Creating a Lush Oasis in the Age of Climate Change

    by Ken Druse ...
    The author of The Natural Shade Garden offers a comprehensive new guide to climate-conscious gardening—beautifully illustrated with 400 photos.There is a new generation of gardeners who are planting gardens not only for their visual beauty but also for their ability to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. In The New Shade Garden, Ken Druse provides expert advice on creating a shade garden with ... Read more

    R344,76 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Dead Snails Leave No Trails, Revised

    Natural Pest Control for Home and Garden

    by Janet Hogan Taylor, Loren Nancarrow ...
    A practical guide to repelling indoor and outdoor pests using organic methods, updated with new information on getting rid of bedbugs and dust mites, plus includes updated online resources.If you’ve ever had a swarm of fruit flies in your kitchen or a gopher wreaking havoc in your yard, you may have wondered what a conscientious gardener or homeowner can do short of heavy-duty chemical warfare. ... Read more

    R258,62

  • From Shetland, With Love

    Friendship can blossom in unexpected places...a heartwarming and uplifting staycation treat of a read!

    by Erin Green ...
    Series Book 1 - From Shetland, With Love
    'Thoroughly entertaining. The characters are warm and well drawn. I thoroughly recommend this book if you are looking for a light-hearted read. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐**' SUE ROBERTS** 'I loved spending time on Shetland with this story!' CHRISTINA COURTENAY If you love Lucy Diamond, Phillipa Ashley, Sue Moorcroft and Holly Martin, you'll LOVE Erin Green's novels of love, life and laughter!'Wow! Reading this ... Read more

    R250,80

  • Wonders of the World: Mother Nature at Work

    Nature Books for Kids

    by Baby Professor ...
    Series series Children's Mystery & Wonders Books
    Mother Nature is definitely a wonderful provider! She gives us not only the things we need but also the things we’d love to see. This educational book is a collection of all best natural wonders of the world. Through this book, your child will get to learn and appreciate the sights found from all over the world. This will raise awareness and responsibility towards environmental care. Buy a copy ... Read more

    R75,43

  • Terrariums - Gardens Under Glass

    Designing, Creating, and Planting Modern Indoor Gardens

    by Maria Colletti ...
    Bring the natural world indoors! Create your own intriguing miniature garden under glass with expert advice, step-by-step photos, plant suggestions, and over 20 terrarium designs.The art of terrarium making is back in vogue and better than ever. Growing collections of adorable miniature plants in glass vessels is a great way to bring the outdoors in and get back in touch with nature all year round ... Read more

    R362,70

  • Garden Ideas

    by Owen Jones ...
    Series series How to...
    Hello and thank you for buying this ebook called 'Home and Garden Tips’.I hope that you will find the information helpful, useful and profitable.The information in this ebook on various tasks and items around the home and garden is organized into 16 chapters of about 500-600 words each.I hope that it will interest those who like to keep busy in their home and garden.As an added bonus, I am ... Read more

    R141,30

  • Growing A Home Garden

    A Simple Guide for Beginners

    by Harshita Joshi ...
    Gardening may be pursued either as a hobby or as a career. To the modern urban world, gardening is a hobby, a relaxing escape from the pressures of an urban environment. To a vocational gardener, gardening may be an enjoyable vocation. Whatever may be the reason behind the gardening activity, undoubtedly, growing flowers, fresh vegetables, herbs, and fruits, provides a great sense of joy, ... Read more

    R66,49

  • Starting & Saving Seeds

    Grow the Perfect Vegetables, Fruits, Herbs, and Flowers for Your Garden

    by Julie Thompson-Adolf ...
    Grow fabulous food and flowers from seeds, then save seeds to make next year's garden even better.Creating dinner from food you’ve grown provides a fantastic sense of accomplishment. Now, imagine the pleasure of starting plants from seeds, tending them, planting them in your garden, harvesting their fruits, and enjoying a delicious meal or bouquet. But that's not the end of the journey. Now you ... Read more

    R362,70

  • A Crash Course on How to Grow Sweet Corn

    by Freda Cole ...
    A Crash Course on How to Grow Sweet Corn This book covers several topics including: - Nutrition Information - Climate & Growing Conditions - How to Prepare the Garden Soil - How to Plant - How to Water and much more! Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device. ... Read more

    R116,16

  • Aloe Vera Cultivation at Home

    with the most efficient methods

    by Ali Kiraz ...
    My goal in writing this book is to share my knowledge and experience of aloe vera cultivation over the years with aloe vera lovers.There are many books on the cultivation of aloe vera on the market, there is also information on social media and various video channels. I would like to state that I am a close follower of most of them. However, while some of the information shared in these areas ... Read more

    R49,83

  • Advanced Packaging Technologies For Fruits and Vegetables

    by Roby Jose Ciju ...
    The book begins with a short narration of current packaging practices followed by present day horticulture industry. After pointing out the disadvantages of some of the current practices, the author categorically states that we do not need to religiously follow traditional packaging practices if we are serious about curtailing the supply chain loss of fruits and vegetables. The author goes on ... Read more

    R33,16

  • A Quick and Easy Guide on How to Get Rid of Snails

    by Josh Owen ...
    A Quick and Easy Guide on How to Get Rid of Snails Snails are often mistaken for slugs because they are both slimy. The only difference is the shell that houses them. A slug does not have a coiled shell, while a snail does. Looking for snails is never difficult if you intend to get rid of them during warm and rainy days. You can find snails at the base of the foundation of your house and in ... Read more

    R116,16

  • Potager en carrés : tous les secrets d'une installation réussie.

    by Loic Vauclin ...
    Des petits carrés bien délimités, des allées propres, des beaux légumes. Un entretien facile, pas de corvée de bêchage ou de binage. Quel jardinier ne rêve pas de ça ? Le potager en carrés peut combler votre rêve, seulement pour un projet durable, il convient de prendre son temps. Le potager rime avec patience et humilité. Il faut voir loin, et ne pas succomber à la précipit... ... Read more

    R122,06

  • Indoor Composting For Beginners

    by Ramon Harris ...
    Even if you live in a city, you can compost indoors and create something from which your houseplants, bulbs, or container gardens will benefit. You will be using food scraps to enrich the plants’ soil, which means less trash you have to take out. The Japanese method of composting indoors, called bokashi, uses wheat bran and a liquid mixture to stimulate the composting process. The following ... Read more

    R116,16

  • Hoe u hete pepers in uw huis kunt kweken. In de tuin, in potten of op het balkon

    De favoriete collectie voor wie van de biologische tuin en lekker eten houdt

    by Willem Schouten ...
    110 pagina's. Sterk geïllustreerd.Er zijn duizenden soorten hete peper. Het is een populaire specerij die over de hele wereld wijdverspreid is. Veel mensen houden van hete pepers. Sommige mensen verwerven uitgebreide kennis en beginnen de beste variëteiten te verzamelen.Liefhebbers van lekker eten voelen zich zeer tevreden als ze gasten de collectie hete pepers van eigen bodem laten zien. Op deze ... Read more

    Was R102,08 Now R87,57 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Grow Orchids in Your Home.

    Live in the exotic magic of the most aristocratic flower.

    by William Drake ...
    242 PAGES ILLUSTRATED IN COLORMany people who would like to dedicate themselves to this hobby ask themselves:- Will I have the chance to organize a large greenhouse?- Will I have enough time to look after such fragile plants?- Will I be able to support the necessary financial commitment?These questions are wrong.he main question you need to ask yourself, to see if you will be a good grower, is ... Read more

    R131,44 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Urban Homesteading Introduction to Organic Food, Gardening and Sustainable Living in Urban Homes

    Gardening & Homesteading

    by Adam Pierce ...
    Series series Gardening & Homesteading
    Urban Pioneers and Hipsters lend me your ears! Because when it comes to converting your urban backyard into a beautiful garden this book has a lot to say on the matter. Taking you from urban blight to urban delight in just a few chapters this book outlines how you can take even the smallest of urban space and turn it into a beautiful and productive Garden that your whole neighborhood can enjoy ... Read more

    R72,95