This collection of poems is inspired by the charms of the countryside and the changing of the seasons. In its pages readers will find some of the most beautiful and unforgettable verse in Western literature, accompanied by gorgeous paintings that illuminate the writings. From the first buds of early spring to the peacefulness of a late-winter snowfall, the beauty of nature and the cycle of life is captured eloquently by master poets from John Milton to Emily Dickinson. This collection includes verse by: • Emily Bronte • Geoffrey Chaucer • Emily Dickinson • Gerard Manly Hopkins • John Keats • William Shakespeare • Walt Whitman • William Wordsworth Also includes paintings by: • Camille Pissarro • Fillipepi Sandro Botticelli • John Constable • Claude Monet • Winslow Homer

Seasons of Poetry

Literature & Fiction

FOLEY, Caroline

Poetry

Gramercy

Complemented by three hundred illustrations, a comprehensive A-Z directory of herbs details the plants that relieve common ailments, provides practical advice on how to grow and care for them, furnishes recipes and herbal remedies, and offers tips onComplemented by three hundred illustrations, a comprehensive A-Z directory of herbs details the plants that relieve common ailments, provides practical advice on how to grow and care for them, furnishes recipes and herbal remedies, and offers tips on cooking with herbs. 15,000 first printing. cooking with herbs. 15,000 first printing.

New Herb Bible: Growing and Knowing Your Herbs--and How to Use Them

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Webb, Marcus A.

Nice, Jill

Gardening & Landscape Design

Studio

This colourful and lively history book tells the story of allotments from their origin in the 17th century protests against enclosures to the present day. Will include the effects of the Napoleonic Wars, the Corn Laws, the Diggers, the role of allotments in both World Wars and the present-day revival. The author champions the history of allotments in the hope of protecting them for the future.Â

Of Cabbages and Kings: The History of Allotments

Sports & Outdoors

Frances Lincoln

The New Herb Bible

David & Charles, Ltd.

Allotment gardening is becoming increasingly popular as more and more people discover that growing their own organic vegetables, fruit and herbs is an attractive and achievable option. Gardening also has additional benefits: it is an excellent way to take exercise and can be very therapeutic. The Allotment Handbook is full of practical information and tips on every aspect of growing produce on an allotment. Beginning with the basics, there is information on finding a plot, preparing the soil, dealing with weeds, crop rotation and planting the beds. A chapter on gardening techniques covers propagation, protecting your plants, pruning and harvesting. A useful month-by-month section provides at-a-glance information on key tasks and gives pointers and tips to help keep the allotment productive all year round. Comprehensive directories of vegetables, fruit and herbs include information on sowing, varieties and pest and disease control. The book also includes useful information on allotments and the law, with resources and addresses for gardeners. With reliable, practical information and an easy-to-use format, this is the perfect companion for every existing or prospective allotment owne

The Allotment Handbook

New Holland Publishers, Ltd.

A-Z of Allotment Vegetables

NEW HOLLAND PUBLISHE

Allotment gardening now has an established following, proving that there are still large numbers of people who want to grow their own organic fruit and vegetables. One of the most important aspects of gardening on an allotment is working out what to put where, and this needs to be considered right from the start. "How to Plant Your Allotment" is an essential reference guide for any budding allotmenteer and is packed with information on getting the best from your plot, including charts, plant lists, diagrams and planting plans. Chapter One covers the history and background of allotments and will help you choose a site. Chapter Two is about assessing the main considerations such as aspect, wind, slope, soil and weeds and gives useful guidance on improving your situation, from creating windbreaks to composting your soil and explains how to make an allotment plan, with useful checklists and tips to help you decide what is best for you. Chapter Three gives useful guidance on what plants grow best where, covering fruit, herbs, flowers and green manures, as well as vegetables. Chapter Four is about using clever tricks to maximize your space, from companion planting to intercropping. Chapter Five includes 16 full-colour allotment plans, including a plan for a family of four, a gourmet vegetable plot and an exotic vegetable plot. Finally, Chapter Six provides a glossary of gardening techniques, from sowing seed to protecting your crops. Packed full of information and with useful tips throughout, this book is essential reading for every allotment gardener.

How to Plant Your Allotment

Practical Allotment Gardening

The Natural Garden Handbook

New Herb Bible, full of the most up-to-date and comprehensive information, offers sound advice on how to grow herbs easily, for both decorative and practical purposes-almost anywhere from windowsills to flower pots to beds and borders. It covers every stage from preparing and planting to harvesting and drying. A full directory of the best known and most popular herbs explains which are best for culinary use, which relieve common complaints or cosmetic problems, and which delight the senses with their lasting aroma. Included are recipes and remedies, a complete guide to cooking with herbs, and a special medicinal section by an expert in the field. Each herb is photographed in full color for easy identification, rendering New Herb Bible as beautiful as it is informative-ideal for both the longtime enthusiast and anyone who, intrigued by their increasing popularity, longs to be initiated.

New Herb Bible: Growing and Knowing Your Herbs - and How to Use Them

Webb, Marcus

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Gary Allen Pty. Ltd.

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