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The ultimate portable guide to over 230 mushrooms and toadstools. Features colour photographs and illustrations, with information on size, habitat and when they can be found, and crucially whether they are edible or poisonous. -
The ultimate portable guide to 240 of the most common butterfly and moth species in Ireland & Britain. Features species descriptions, colour photographs and illustrations throughout for quick and easy identification. -
The Ultimate portable guide to the most common species of tree in Ireland and Northern Europe. Includes species descriptions and information on bark, leaves, nuts and fruit. Features Colour illustrations throughout for quick and easy identification. -
A fascinating guide to help you identify 240 insects found across Europe. Features colour photographs and species descriptions, with information on size, habitat and range for quick and easy identification. -
This handy guide features 240 British and Irish wild flowers. Species are illustrated with photographs and drawings, including details of size, habitat, geographical range and flowering season. -
A guide to over 100 edible plants, berries, mushrooms, seaweed and shellfish - all beautifully illustrated. Advice on when to gather, what to pick and how to cook it. -
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A natural wool barrier to deter snails. Slugs and snails will dry out if they try to cross the barrier due to the salt content of the wool. They are also irritated by the texture of the wool. 100% biodegradable and harmless to children, pets and wildlife. Lasts between 18 to 24 months. -
"Tanacetifolia" fast growing, weed suppressor, attractive to bees with blue flowers. Unrelated to other crops. Used as an overwintering crop to protect the soil, or in spring to suppress the weeds. It attracts bees and can be dug straight into the soil before flowering. Sow Mar-Sept. Certified organic. Packs of 200g Can also be used as a green "manure" -
Best used for undersowing with tall crops. Fixes nitrogen, pest management, forage, small leaf. Very good for bees. Long-term green manure. 200g bag. -
A clear and concise guidebook for growing a wide range of vegetables, both outdoors and with protection. -
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A handy guide to natural remedies from your garden and store-cupboard for complaints ranging from coughs and colds to aches and pains that allows you to save money and avoid taking mass-produced chemicals on a regular basis. Fiann gives simple step-by-step instructions to make straightforward salves and ointments, teas, rinses and syrups that will fill the first-aid cupboard, as well as identifying plants that can be used straight away with no preparation required. Fiann's singular knowledge of the properties and uses of herbs, fruit and flowers from the garden makes fascinating reading, as well as having extensive practical applications. -
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A fully illustrated guide to therapeutic herbs and their uses, and how to make safe, effective herbal remedies at home. -
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An authoritative guide to making your own body, skin and hair care preparations, complete with a glossary of commercial and natural cosmetic ingredients. -
Now recognised as one of the most influential books of the 20th century, Silent Spring exposed the destruction of wildlife through the widespread use of pesticides. -
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Plan, Plant and Maintain Fruit from Garden to Field -
Gathering Moss is a beautifully written mix of science and personal reflection that invites readers to explore and learn from the elegantly simple lives of mosses. -
This comprehensive guide by Klaus Laitenberger covers many aspects of gardening in Ireland and a month by month guide. It includes many colour pictures and is well set out, detailing how to manage various types of soil, green manures and a comprehensive section on mistakes beginners make.
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