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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. -
Red Clover is the best nitrogen fixer of all. It also needs a long growing season. High yeilding, forage, great for the bees, improves fertility, deep rooting, and improves soil structure. Can also be used as a green "manure". -
Buckwheat is a fast growing short-term summer green "manure" that germinates in about 3-5 days. This packet contains 250g. -
Fast growing summer fertility building mix. Lots of bulk and nitrogen. Prepare a reasonable seed bed. Broadcast and rake to cover the seeds with soil. When grown cut and incorporate foliage and roots into the soil. Sow : April - September -
Catch crop,fast growing (6-8weeks) not hardy but robust. Sow months 3-9 Sowing rate /ha: 20-25kg 1kg covers: 400m2. This pack weighs 250g. Can also be used as a green "manure" -
"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" -
Nitrogen Fixer. low growing, deep rooting. Improves soil structure and fertility. Prepare a reasonable seed bed. Broadcast and rake to cover the seeds with soil. When grown, cut and incorporate foliage and roots into the soil before plants become too woody. Perennial 3-4 years . Sow April - September -
Fast growing green manure. Suitable as fodder. Climber, best sown together with a companion plant like Phacelia. Prepare reasonable seed bed . Broadcast and rake over seeds with soil. When grown, cut and and incorporate foliage and roots into the soil before plants become too woody. Sow March - September -
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Best used for undersowing with tall crops. Fixes nitrogen, pest management, forage, small leaf. Very good for bees. Long-term green manure. 200g bag. -
Hugely attractive for bees. Fast growing foliage which helps supress weeds. Produces lots of organic matter and bright yellow flowers. Prepare a reasonable seed bed . Broadcast and rake to cover the seeds with the soil. When grown, cut and incorporate foliage and roots into the soil before plants become too woody. A great addition to any garden. Sow: April - June -
Smart gardeners know that soil is anything but an inert substance. Healthy soil is teeming with life — not just earthworms and insects, but a staggering multitude of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms. When we use chemical fertilizers, we injure the microbial life that sustains healthy plants, and thus become increasingly dependent on an arsenal of artificial substances, many of them toxic to humans as well as other forms of life. But there is an alternative to this vicious circle: to garden in a way that strengthens, rather than destroys, the soil food web — the complex world of soil-dwelling organisms whose interactions create a nurturing environment for plants. By eschewing jargon and overly technical language, the authors make the benefits of cultivating the soil food web available to a wide audience, from devotees of organic gardening techniques to weekend gardeners who simply want to grow healthy, vigorous plants without resorting to chemicals. -
Widely acclaimed as the gold standard for anyone that is interested in growing apple trees wisely and naturally. This is the new and expanded edition covering topics such as growing apples for your local region, orchard maintenance and harvesting. -
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Fly into a world of birds, where eagles soar and starlings sing. You'll discover there's more to birds than meets the eye... -
A really well-organised, approachable yet through guide to sourcing, planting and caring for fruit trees. It's a must for anyone considering anything from a couple of trees to an orchard. -
Designs to nurture our land and ourselves. -
The Holistic Beauty Book is packed with safe, luxurious, organic, affordable skincare potions that you can make at home. -
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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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Everything you need to know about the Native Irish Honey Bee - from evolution to genetics and into the future with conservation and 'how to' sections from commercial beekeepers.
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