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PreparePreparefor Natural Gardeningfor Natural Gardening

NOW NOW with the help of these practical aids for an ediblegarden. Beautifully presented infull colour throughout, theyprovide considerable informationthat will prove beneficial to thekeen kitchen gardener and beuseful for many years to come.

BooksThe Organic gardeners Handbook 1a guide to companion planting 2a guide to gardening by the Moon 3a guide to Waterwise gardening 4Herb guide for Vegetarian cookery 5

Calendarsseasonal availability calendar 6gardener’s Monthly reminder calendar 7gardening By the Moon calendar 8

Chartscompanion planting chart 9Vegetable planning chart 10Vegetable growing guide 10

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THe Organic gardener’s HandBOOK

BOOK inFOrMaTiOnsize: 230 x 200mm softback192 pages, colour throughoutdesigned by andrew cranepublished by Th e crowood press Ltd 2009 isBn: 978-1-86126-936-2

Th e Organic gardener’s Handbook is a concise practical reference manual, containing essential information for the organic gardener in a handy size and easy-to-read format. it introduces the reader to the basics of organic gardening before examining various aspects in depth.

• How the climate varies in diff erent parts of the United Kingdom

• edible plants, their families and their common and botanical names

• planning the vegetable plot and crop rotation

• Methods and types of planting

• protecting plants and the tasks necessary to ensure success

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THe Basics climate and soil Types

THe pLanTs natural Orders, Botanical names

pLanning and crOp rOTaTiOn

THe grOUnd nutrients

pLanTing Methods and Types of planting

prOTecTiOn and tasks necessary to ensuresuccess

THe TasKs storage and Monthly reminders

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a gUide TOcOMpaniOn pLanTing

BOOK inFOrMaTiOnsize: 230 x 200mmsoftback 44 pagesOver 30 colour illustrationsdesigned by andrew cranepublished by ecodesignscape 2009isBn: 978-0-9563628-0-3

Th is inspirational beginners’ guide provides a straightforward introduction to the basics of companion planting, explaining the benefi ts of gardening in harmony with nature and outlining the diff erent ways in which companion plants can work to make your garden healthier and more productive. it explores the many benefi ts of mixed cropping and intercropping, and shows how easily companion planting techniques can be incorporated into any style of plot. extensively illustrated and clearly laid out, it makes companion planting accessible and achievable.

THe HisTOrY OF cOMpaniOn pLanTing

gardening WiTH naTUre

BeneFiTs OF MiXed crOpping

cOMpaniOn eFFecTs

pLanTs THaT aTTracT pOLLinaTOrs and predaTOrs

pLanTs THaT HeLp WiTH pesT cOnTrOL

VisUaL cOnFUsiOn

sacriFiciaL pLanTs

pLanTs THaT preVenT FUngaL diseases

pLanTs THaT iMprOVe THe sOiL

pLanTs THaT HeLp TO Feed OTHers

nUrse crOps

negaTiVe eFFecTs

cOMpaniOn pLanTing in pracTice

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a gUide TO gardening BY THe MOOn


Most modern gardening is undertaken without any reference to lunar cycles – but the moon’s gravitational pull has a fundamental infl uence on both people and plants. Th is beginners’ guide demystifi es the subject, clearly explaining the basic principles and explaining how to put lunar gardening into practice in your garden. it explains how the constellations relate to diff erent types of plants, and how to harness the power of the zodiac to achieve a more productive garden. it also shows you how to use a lunar calendar to help you align your gardening activities to the phases of the moon.

inTrOdUcTiOn OLd TradiTiOnsTh e history of lunar gardeningneW TradiTiOnsBiodynamics cOsMic rHYTHMs THe cYcLes OF THe MOOnWaxing/waning cycle ascending/descending cycle perigee and apogee Lunar nodes

eclipses planetary aspects Moonrise and moonset THe MOOn and THe ZOdiac root, leaf, fl ower and fruit plants LUnar gardening in pracTiceplanting by the moon’s phases planting by the sidereal cycle HOW TO Use THe MOOn caLendarcOncLUsiOn

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a gUide TO gardening BY THe MOOn


Most modern gardening is undertaken without any reference to lunar cycles – but the moon’s gravitational pull has a fundamental infl uence on both people and plants. Th is beginners’ guide demystifi es the subject, clearly explaining the basic principles and explaining how to put lunar gardening into practice in your garden. it explains how the constellations relate to diff erent types of plants, and how to harness the power of the zodiac to achieve a more productive garden. it also shows you how to use a lunar calendar to help you align your gardening activities to the phases of the moon.

inTrOdUcTiOn OLd TradiTiOnsTh e history of lunar gardeningneW TradiTiOnsBiodynamics cOsMic rHYTHMs THe cYcLes OF THe MOOnWaxing/waning cycle ascending/descending cycle perigee and apogee Lunar nodes

eclipses planetary aspects Moonrise and moonset THe MOOn and THe ZOdiac root, leaf, fl ower and fruit plants LUnar gardening in pracTiceplanting by the moon’s phases planting by the sidereal cycle HOW TO Use THe MOOn caLendarcOncLUsiOn

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as our climate changes, summer droughts are becoming increasingly common. Water is no longer something we can take for granted, even in Britain. Meanwhile, global environmental issues mean that there is also a moral imperative to use water wisely. Th is book introduces the diff erent aspects of water use and water conservation in the garden, showing you both how to use less water and how to save more. Waterwise garden design, water-effi cient gardening techniques, rainwater harvesting and household water recycling will add up to give you a garden that is largely independent of mains water - which is also more attractive, productive and benefi cial to wildlife.

a gUide TO WaTerWise gardening

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THe need FOr WaTer cOnserVaTiOnTh e hydrological cycleWater sourcesWater economiesreducing demandFlooding

pLanning & designdesign factorsdesign elementsWater conservation plans

TecHniQUessoil improvementMulchingeffi cient wateringirrigation systems

recYcLed WaTerrainwater harvestingstorage methodsHousehold water recycling

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HerB gUide FOr VegeTarian cOOKerY

BOOK inFOrMaTiOnsize: a4 210mm x 297mm15 pages in colour, printed one side onlyspiral Bound with hangerdesign and illustrations by david calowpublished by ecodesignscape 2010isBn: 978-0-9563628-2-7

Herbs add a new dimension to vegetarian cookery. Th ere are dozens of diff erent herb species and hundreds of distinct varieties, and knowing where and how to use them lets you bring subtle and exciting new fl avours to your

cooking. Most cookery books, however, off er very little in the way of information about how to use herbs; for many, ‘herbs’ means the occasional sprig of parsley.

Th e new Herb guide for Vegetarian cookery from Michael Littlewood provides an at-a-glance guide to how, when and where to use herbs, giving you the skills and the confi dence to include a whole range of herbs in your cooking.

Th e guide describes the characteristics and culinary uses of 18 diff erent herbs. charts show you at a glance which of these are suitable for diff erent kinds of dishes, the best herbs to use with a wide range of vegetables and fruits, and which herbs go well together.

inTrOdUcTiOnTh e history of herbs and their benefi tsWHY Use HerBsHOW TO Usepreparation techniques to enhance natural fl avour.HOW TO sTOre

HerBs FOr VegeTarian FOOdcULinarY UsesVegeTaBLes WiTH HerBsHerBs WiTH HerBscOMpOsiTe HerBs

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HerB gUide FOr VegeTarian cOOKerY

BOOK inFOrMaTiOnsize: a4 210mm x 297mm15 pages in colour, printed one side onlyspiral Bound with hangerdesign and illustrations by david calowpublished by ecodesignscape 2010isBn: 978-0-9563628-2-7

Herbs add a new dimension to vegetarian cookery. Th ere are dozens of diff erent herb species and hundreds of distinct varieties, and knowing where and how to use them lets you bring subtle and exciting new fl avours to your

cooking. Most cookery books, however, off er very little in the way of information about how to use herbs; for many, ‘herbs’ means the occasional sprig of parsley.

Th e new Herb guide for Vegetarian cookery from Michael Littlewood provides an at-a-glance guide to how, when and where to use herbs, giving you the skills and the confi dence to include a whole range of herbs in your cooking.

Th e guide describes the characteristics and culinary uses of 18 diff erent herbs. charts show you at a glance which of these are suitable for diff erent kinds of dishes, the best herbs to use with a wide range of vegetables and fruits, and which herbs go well together.

inTrOdUcTiOnTh e history of herbs and their benefi tsWHY Use HerBsHOW TO Usepreparation techniques to enhance natural fl avour.HOW TO sTOre

HerBs FOr VegeTarian FOOdcULinarY UsesVegeTaBLes WiTH HerBsHerBs WiTH HerBscOMpOsiTe HerBs

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seasOnaL aVaiLaBiLiTY caLendar

More and more people are recognising the benefi ts of eating local food in season. it is more nutritious, it tastes better, it attunes us to our environment, the climate and the seasons, it supports the local economy, and it reduces the pollution caused by transportation. eating local food in season is better for us, our local area and our planet.

But many people have not had the experience of growing food, and do not know when locally grown fruit and vegetables will be available. Th e new seasonal availability calendar from Michael Littlewood provides an at-a-glance guide to what is in season each month, making it easy to plan meals using locally grown food.

each month-to-view page has a beautiful illustration showing some of the produce that is in season, as well as a complete list of all the vegetables and fruits that are available. Th e detailed introduction includes seven good reasons for eating in harmony with the seasons, advice about the appropriate diet for each season of the year, guidance on buying and storing vegetables, fruits and herbs, and sources of further information on seasonal eating and local food.

Please note: this is a perpetual calendar.

inFOrMaTiOnsize: 50cm deep by 21cm wide. 22 pages in colour, printed one side onlyspiral Bound with hangerdesign by andrew craneillustrations by paula chastypublished by ecodesignscape 2010isBn: 978-09563628-8-9

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BUYing & sTOrage gUidanceVegetablesFruitHerbs

seasOnaL dieTs

MOnTHLY prOdUce

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gardener’s MOnTHLY reMinder caLendar

ever wondered what to do when in the kitchen garden each month? Th is hanging monthly calendar provides a timely reminder for all the vital tasks for growing healthy organic fruit and vegetables. it covers when to prepare the ground and when to sow, plant, transplant, fertilise, harvest, protect and water. in addition there is space alongside for gardeners to record their own reminders or information. each page has a beautiful illustration showing the fruit and vegetables available for the month. it is wiro-bound at the top with an attractive cover and two introductory pages.


inFOrMaTiOnsize: 140mm x 500mm15 pages, colour throughout spiral Bound with hangerdesign by andy smith,illustrations by paula chastypublished by chase Organics (gB) Ltd 2010

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gUideLines FOr sUccess

TasKsearly spring - MarchMid spring - aprilLate spring - May

early summer - JuneMid summer - JulyLate summer - august

early autumn - septemberMid autumn - OctoberLate autumn - november

early Winter - decemberMid Winter - JanuaryLate Winter - February

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seasOnaL aVaiLaBiLiTY caLendar

More and more people are recognising the benefi ts of eating local food in season. it is more nutritious, it tastes better, it attunes us to our environment, the climate and the seasons, it supports the local economy, and it reduces the pollution caused by transportation. eating local food in season is better for us, our local area and our planet.

But many people have not had the experience of growing food, and do not know when locally grown fruit and vegetables will be available. Th e new seasonal availability calendar from Michael Littlewood provides an at-a-glance guide to what is in season each month, making it easy to plan meals using locally grown food.

each month-to-view page has a beautiful illustration showing some of the produce that is in season, as well as a complete list of all the vegetables and fruits that are available. Th e detailed introduction includes seven good reasons for eating in harmony with the seasons, advice about the appropriate diet for each season of the year, guidance on buying and storing vegetables, fruits and herbs, and sources of further information on seasonal eating and local food.


inFOrMaTiOnsize: 50cm deep by 21cm wide. 22 pages in colour, printed one side onlyspiral Bound with hangerdesign by andrew craneillustrations by paula chastypublished by ecodesignscape 2010isBn: 978-09563628-8-9

inTrOdUcTiOn

BUYing & sTOrage gUidanceVegetablesFruitHerbs

seasOnaL dieTs

MOnTHLY prOdUce

cOncLUsiOn

contents

gardener’s MOnTHLY reMinder caLendar

ever wondered what to do when in the kitchen garden each month? Th is hanging monthly calendar provides a timely reminder for all the vital tasks for growing healthy organic fruit and vegetables. it covers when to prepare the ground and when to sow, plant, transplant, fertilise, harvest, protect and water. in addition there is space alongside for gardeners to record their own reminders or information. each page has a beautiful illustration showing the fruit and vegetables available for the month. it is wiro-bound at the top with an attractive cover and two introductory pages.


inFOrMaTiOnsize: 140mm x 500mm15 pages, colour throughout spiral Bound with hangerdesign by andy smith,illustrations by paula chastypublished by chase Organics (gB) Ltd 2010

contents

inTrOdUcTiOn

gUideLines FOr sUccess

TasKsearly spring - MarchMid spring - aprilLate spring - May

early summer - JuneMid summer - JulyLate summer - august

early autumn - septemberMid autumn - OctoberLate autumn - november

early Winter - decemberMid Winter - JanuaryLate Winter - February

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gardening BY THe MOOn caLendar

Th is attractive full-colour calendar will prove to be a boon for those gardeners who like to work in harmony with the lunar cycles. evidence has shown that all gardening operations carried out according to the waxing and waning of the moon will have considerable benefi ts for all plants. Th e calendar shows at a glance which days are appropriate for sowing leaf, fl ower, fruit and root plants, along with the moon times, phases etc, in a very clear and concise format. considerable information is given about gardening by the moon along with the eclipses for the year.

Please note: this calendar is published annually.

inFOrMaTiOn size: 120 x 355mm 15 pagesspiral-bound with hangerdesign and illustrations by david calow Layout by Michael Littlewoodpublished by chase Organics (gB) Ltd

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Using THe caLendar

MOOn pHase

inFLUence OF saTUrn good days Bad days

OpTiMUM pLanTing and sOWing daYs

ecLipses

QUicK gUide

Main principLes

pLanT caTegOries Fire: Fruits/seeds

earth: root crops Water: Leaf crops air: Flowers/Herbs

sOLar and LUnar ecLipses in THe Year

reFerences

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A day-by-day guide to cultivating

by the Moon’s phases, giving

optimum days for sowing,

planting, pruning and harvesting.

GARDENING

BY THE MOON2014

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gardening BY THe MOOn caLendar

Th is attractive full-colour calendar will prove to be a boon for those gardeners who like to work in harmony with the lunar cycles. evidence has shown that all gardening operations carried out according to the waxing and waning of the moon will have considerable benefi ts for all plants. Th e calendar shows at a glance which days are appropriate for sowing leaf, fl ower, fruit and root plants, along with the moon times, phases etc, in a very clear and concise format. considerable information is given about gardening by the moon along with the eclipses for the year.

Please note: this calendar is published annually.

inFOrMaTiOn size: 120 x 355mm 15 pagesspiral-bound with hangerdesign and illustrations by david calow Layout by Michael Littlewoodpublished by chase Organics (gB) Ltd

contents

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inTrOdUcTiOn

Using THe caLendar

MOOn pHase

inFLUence OF saTUrn good days Bad days

OpTiMUM pLanTing and sOWing daYs

ecLipses

QUicK gUide

Main principLes

pLanT caTegOries Fire: Fruits/seeds

earth: root crops Water: Leaf crops air: Flowers/Herbs

sOLar and LUnar ecLipses in THe Year

reFerences

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A day-by-day guide to cultivating

by the Moon’s phases, giving

optimum days for sowing,

planting, pruning and harvesting.

GARDENING

BY THE MOON2014

inFOrMaTiOnsize: B2 50 x 70cm (19” x 27”)drawings by Jean HagueLayout by Michael Littlewoodpublished by chase Organics (gB) Ltd

detailed information at a glance on over fi fty varieties of vegetables,covering when to sow and plant, at what depth, how far apart in and between rows and the height and width of the plant when grown. On the reverse side, useful information is given on plant Families, Botanical names, soil and climate. Laminated both sides.

inFOrMaTiOn size: a2, 42 x 59cm (16” x 23”).drawings by Jean Hague Layout by andrew cranepublished by chase Organics (gB) Ltd

Th is chart is for the keen gardener who wants to see at a glance when to sow, plant, harvest and store vegetables throughout the year. presented in the form of a bar chart with over fi fty varieties of vegetables grouped in their families for ease of planning. On the reverse side useful information is provided on the various crop rotation systems. Laminated both sides.

VegeTaBLe grOWing gUide

VegeTaBLe pLanning cHarT

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These beautiful full-colour gardening aids have been created to provide vital information in an easy and quick reference format for use by the organic gardener throughout the year. All are produced by an environmentally friendly printing process using paper from sustainable sources and packed in biodegradable tubes.

cOMpaniOn pLanTing cHarT

inFOrMaTiOnsize: 720mm x 520mmprinted and laminated both sidesdesigned by Michael Littlewood published by chase Organics (gB) Ltd

This excellent durable colour chart provides an easy quick reference to 108 varieties of vegetables, fruits and herbs, showing which plants are beneficial and which are antagonistic when grown together. The size allows all the names to be quickly and easily read when hanging on the kitchen or garden shed wall. information on the reverse side is given about all the many advantages of companion planting, helping gardeners to work in harmony with nature and save money too. Both sides have a wipe clean surface.

Michael Littlewood is a chartered landscape architect and garden designer with extensive experience of organic gardening and sustainable land use projects around the world. He has also studied bio-dynamics and permaculture and applied this knowledge to maintain and develop his own sustainable gardens in christchurch new Zealand and somerset england.

He also pioneered community supported agriculture after a study tour of organic farms and smallholdings in pennsylvania, Usa during the late 1990’s.

His has had extensive teaching experience at universities and colleges in this country and abroad and he has used his wide knowledge and experience to produce his charts, guides, calendars and books on organic gardening.

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