In Tune with the Moon 2013
Title | In Tune with the Moon 2013 PDF eBook |
Author | Michel Gros |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | Astrology and gardening |
ISBN | 9781844096015 |
Updated for alignment with the 2013 lunar cycles, this detailed guide includes information on the waxing and waning moon, the constellations and the Chinese zodiac, and an abundance of gardening tips. The effects of the moon on plants, flowers, fruits, and vegetables are explained in simple but ample detail, and recommendations for the ideal times to sow, transplant, rotate, and harvest crops are provided. This guide explains how animal husbandry, beekeeping, and even beer brewing and wine making yield better results when done in concert with the lunar cycle. In addition to gardening and farming advice, suggestions for living life in tune with the moon are offered, such as the optimum time for a haircut or even when and what to eat. An extensive color-coded daily diary section makes it easy to record reminders and daily gardening tasks. This biodynamic approach to gardening in harmony with the moon is a simple and green way to boost garden yields and live a better life.
In Tune with the Moon
Title | In Tune with the Moon PDF eBook |
Author | Deep Books, Limited |
Publisher | |
Pages | 112 |
Release | 2007-09-01 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781844091287 |
The Moon plays an important part in our life on Earth. So, is it surprising that the Moon can, also, influence the growth of plants? This book ranges far beyond the effects of the Moon in the gardener's year. It looks at the pull of the Moon on our very bodies and how it can be used beneficially for our own health.
Come Back, Moon
Title | Come Back, Moon PDF eBook |
Author | David Kherdian |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 32 |
Release | 2013-10-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1442458879 |
A sleepless bear hides the moon, much to the displeasure of his forest animal friends who miss dancing under its light in this new picture book by a Newbery Honoree and a two-time Caldecott Medalist. Full color.
The Power of Timing
Title | The Power of Timing PDF eBook |
Author | Johanna Paungger |
Publisher | |
Pages | 300 |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | Human beings |
ISBN | 9780615760148 |
"Formerly published by Marlowe & Company New York under the title Guided by the moon"--Title page verso.
Under the Spell of the Moon
Title | Under the Spell of the Moon PDF eBook |
Author | Patricia Aldana |
Publisher | Groundwood Books Ltd |
Pages | 82 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 0888995598 |
Collects illustrations from around the world by such award-winning children's book illustrators as Rosemary Wells and Ange Zhang, and presents accompanying text or verse written or chosen by the artists in both the original language and English.
Organic Gardening
Title | Organic Gardening PDF eBook |
Author | Charles Dowding |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Pages | 241 |
Release | 2013-04-30 |
Genre | Gardening |
ISBN | 0857840908 |
The UK's leading no-dig gardening expert, Charles Dowding, shares his organic approach to growing healthy, vibrant crops. The no-dig approach to gardening – based on the key principle of leaving the ground as undisturbed as possible – has gained popularity in recent years as a more efficient, economical and sustainable way to grow healthy plants. Packed with easy-to-follow advice, Organic Gardening reveals the art of the no-dig approach and the techniques required to grow organic crops while enhancing soil structure. By employing the simplicity of the no-dig technique and using a system of permanent, slightly raised beds, Charles Dowding shows how to grow a delicious variety of fruit and vegetables sustainably and organically: what to choose; when to sow, plant and harvest; and how best to avoid pests and diseases. From sowing seeds and making compost to harvesting summer salads and winter vegetables, this accessible guide is an essential resource for beginners and experienced gardeners.
No Dig
Title | No Dig PDF eBook |
Author | Charles Dowding |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 631 |
Release | 2022-09-06 |
Genre | Gardening |
ISBN | 0744077753 |
Work in partnership with nature to nurture your soil for healthy plants and bumper crops - without back-breaking effort! Have you ever wondered how to transform a weedy plot into a thriving vegetable garden? Well now you can! By following the simple steps set out in No Dig, in just a few short hours you can revolutionize your vegetable patch with plants already in the ground from day one! Charles Dowding is on a mission to teach that there is no need to dig over the soil, but by minimizing intervention you are actively boosting soil productivity. In fact, The less you dig, the more you preserve soil structure and nurture the fungal mycelium vital to the health of all plants. This is the essence of the No Dig system that Charles Dowding has perfected over a lifetime growing vegetables. So put your gardening gloves on and get ready to discover: - Guides and calendars of when to sow, grow, and harvest. - Inspiring information and first-hand guidance from the author - “Delve deeper” features look in-depth at the No Dig system and the facts and research that back it up. - The essential role of compost and how to make your own at home. - The importance of soil management, soil ecology, and soil health. Now one of the hottest topics in environmental science, this "wood-wide web" has informed Charles's practice for decades, and he's proven it isn't just trees that benefit - every gardener can harness the power of the wood-wide web. Featuring newly- commissioned step-by-step photography of all stages of growing vegetables and herbs, and all elements of No Dig growing, shot at Charles’s beautiful market garden in Somerset, you too will be able to grow more veg with less time and effort, and in harmony with nature - so join the No Dig revolution today! A must-have volume for followers of Charles Dowding who fervently believe in his approach to low input, high yield gardening, as well as gardeners who want to garden more lightly on the earth, with environmentally friendly techniques like organic and No Dig.