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Nettles and Petals : Grow Food. Eat Weeds. Save Seeds. the Sunday Times Bestseller by Jamie Walton (2025, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherIvy Group, T.H.E.
ISBN-101836001398
ISBN-139781836001393
eBay Product ID (ePID)11069424707
Product Key Features
Book TitleNettles and Petals : Grow Food. Eat Weeds. Save Seeds. the Sunday Times Bestseller
Number of Pages176 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicOrganic, Flowers / General, General
Publication Year2025
IllustratorYes
GenreGardening
AuthorJamie Walton
FormatHardcover
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Item Weight26.5 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width6.7 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal635
Table Of ContentINTRODUCTION 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, AND SHARING Timing is Everything Canning, Freezing, Drying, Fermenting Why Grow Heirloom? Simple Seed Saving Sharing Surplus Produce CONCLUSION ENDMATTER
SynopsisA compelling call to change the way we think about gardening and growing food, Nettles & Petals by ecological horticulturist and social media sensation Jamie Walton is the only guide you need to make your garden more sustainable. Full of inviting imagery and essential information, this accessible guide provides a holistic and ecological approach to gardening and vegetable growing. With a focus on biodiversity, soil health, and the creation of balanced ecosystems, Nettles & Petals is a must-read for any budding gardener. Join Jamie and the @NettlesAndPetals community on their mission to save the wild plants we often attempt to eradicate from our gardens and learn how to begin growing them in your spaces in a practical way. Dig into must-know topics including : Companion planting The wonders of nettles and other weeds The importance of flowers in the vegetable garden Circular and ecological garden planning Growing guides for Jamie's 'top 30' vegetables Seed saving and sowing Urban and small-scale sustainable gardening Harvesting, preserving, and sharing produce An ideal self-purchase or a gift for the green enthusiast in your life, Nettles & Petals is perfect for anyone curious about gardening sustainably., Nettles & Petals is a practical and accessible 'how-to' guide for growing your own food, and gardening sustainably. Learn from an expert, with the professional horticulturalist and popular Instagram personality Jamie Walton (@nettlesandpetals )., Nettles and Petals is a practical and accessible 'how-to' guide for growing your own food, and gardening sustainably. Learn from an expert, with the professional horticulturalist, popular Instagram personality and Social Media Influencer of the Year 2024 Jamie Walton (@nettlesandpetals). A compelling call to change the way we think about gardening and growing food, Nettles and Petals is the only guide you need to make your garden more sustainable.Full of essential information and inviting imagery, this accessible guide provides a holistic and ecological approach to gardening and vegetable growing. With a focus on biodiversity, soil health, and the creation of balanced ecosystems, Nettles and Petals is a must-read for any budding gardener.Join Social Media Influencer of the Year 2024 Jamie Walton and the @NettlesAndPetals community on their mission to save the wild plants in our gardens and learn how to begin growing them in your spaces in a practical way.Dig into must-know topics including:Companion plantingThe wonders of nettles and other weedsThe importance of flowers in the vegetable gardenCircular and ecological garden planningGrowing guides for Jamie's 'top 30' vegetablesSeed saving and sowingUrban and small-scale sustainable gardeningHarvesting, preserving, and sharing produceAn ideal self-purchase or a gift for the green enthusiast in your life, Nettles and Petals is perfect for anyone curious about gardening sustainably., Jamie Walton (@nettlesandpetals) shows you how to create a productive and environmentally friendly vegetable garden using holistic ecological methods. Many plants traditionally regarded as 'weeds' can improve soil health, increase biodiversity and support a healthy and productive garden. And a diverse mix of flowers not only adds beauty to your beds but also attracts essential pollinators and beneficial wildlife. With projects, recipes and sections on soil health, ecological garden design, foraging, harvesting and seed-saving, Nettles & Petals is a complete and accessible guide to growing vegetables, flowers, herbs and microbes, even in the smallest of spaces.
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