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American Horticultural Society Essential Guide to Ecological Gardening
Author: American Horticultural Society
language: en
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
Release Date: 2026-01-06
From the foremost authority on gardening in North America, the American Horticultural Society, comes an authoritative handbook focused on the important practice of ecological gardening. The AHS Essential Guide to Ecological Gardening shares insight on the many ways gardeners can embrace nature for a healthier, more vibrant home landscape. True ecological gardening goes far beyond the battle cry of "Leave the leaves!" spread across social media every autumn. It is about making thoughtful decisions in your garden each and every day, knowing they impact the millions of plants and animals living there and the greater environment beyond. Becoming a responsible steward of a thriving garden ecosystem has never been more important. This modern and increasingly popular approach treats the garden as the living ecosystem it is. Some of the ecological gardening concepts you'll learn in these beautifully illustrated pages include how to: Design a garden that's both aesthetically pleasing and ecologically sound Foster a greater diversity of plants and animals through considerate gardening practices Prevent stormwater runoff with the use of rain gardens and rain-capturing systems Reduce and replace resource-intensive lawns Maintain your garden in a nature-friendly way Incorporate keystone plants in your garden that support a broad diversity of life Manage weeds and pests safely Conduct wildlife-friendly garden cleanups Foster pollinators, soil organisms, and other wildlife by focusing on native plants By adopting and implementing the principles of ecological gardening, you and your garden will become part of the solution...and you'll have a beautiful, resilient garden you can feel good about. Also included in this series is AHS Essential Guide to Organic Vegetable Gardening and AHS Essential Guide to Perennial Gardening.
Exploring the Materiality of Food 'Stuffs'
From remote antiquity to contemporary contexts, food and the ‘stuff’ of food remains central to people’s daily experiences as well as their sense and expression of identity. This volume explores the materiality of foodstuffs past and present, examining humanity’s intriguingly complex relationships with, and experiences of, food. The book also makes a fresh contribution to our understanding of materiality through a novel focus on material culture, analysing objects used to prepare, wrap, serve and consume food and the tactile experiences involved in its production and consumption. Considering a wide range of cultures, spanning from ancient China to modern-day Kenya, this broad collection of interdisciplinary chapters reveal the multiple interplays between foods, bodies, material worlds, rituals and embodied knowledge that emerge from these encounters and which, in turn, shape the material culture of food. Exploring the Materiality of Food 'Stuffs' makes an important contribution to this burgeoning field and will be of interest to archaeologists and anthropologists working in the key area of food research.
The Productive Garden
Author: Stephanie Hafferty
language: en
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Release Date: 2026-03-24
Swap your trolley for a trug in this self-sufficiency bible. Written by no-dig gardening guru and one of the 100 Leading Women in Horticulture 2025, Stephanie Hafferty, The Productive Garden provides practical, simple, resourceful and enjoyable ways of creating a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Self-sufficiency doesn’t need to remain a dream. With over 30 years of experience, Stephanie Hafferty shows how easy it can be to grow your own, save money, reduce your consumption, increase resilience and care for the planet – all from your own back garden, allotment or balcony. She does it every day, growing food to nourish herself and her family, and cultivating plants to create everyday household essentials. She also knows how to make a harvest last longer, and how to feed the soil so that it gives back generously, year after year. In The Productive Garden, learn everything you need to know about growing abundant and useful crops, and how to make the most of what you produce. Divided into three clear sections, this book covers: Part One: In the Garden Planning a self-sufficient plot and creating a planting plan that works for your space Effective techniques for making compost, storing water, protecting crops and improving your soil Working with nature to increase biodiversity and control 'pests' Sowing and propagating for year-round harvests Part Two: Seasonal Produce A complete guide to reliable crops and unique varieties – covering vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers – to ensure productivity across the seasons. Part Three: Using Your Harvests Recipes for a homegrown larder, including preserves, oils, ferments, vinegars, cordials and more Chemical-free cleaners, soaps and fragrances for the home Using produce to improve wellbeing, such as making body care products and herbal remedies Garden crafts, including preserved flowers and flower-pounding techniques As a leading no-dig expert, Stephanie will show you sustainable methods of cultivating a generous and abundant garden, bringing together affordable homesteading with the reality of modern life. Her guidance is brought to life by Jason Ingram’s beautiful photography. Whether you want to start small, have already embarked on a journey to self-sufficiency, or are looking for a complete lifestyle change, this will become your go-to book and essential guide.