Hedgerow and Wildlife by Jane Eastoe This book offers an insight into hedgerow wildlife: how they developed (and managed by man), how to identify different types, and what plants, birds, insects and small mammals can be found inside. This is a selection of the key wildlife inside the British hedgerow. It covers everything from butterflies to bank voles, and hedgehogs to hoverflies. It is a guide to the plants and trees of hedgerows. It includes the most common wild food to be foraged in hedgerows. - hardback- 30 illustrations- 104 pages- 180 x 120mm
Pig Keeping by Richard Lutwyche Whether you would like a Kune Kune to keep as a pet, a British Lop to breed and raise pedigree piglets, or perhaps a Berkshire for delicious sausages, this book will help you to pick the right pig for you. Guiding you through every stage of the pig keeping process - from choosing livestock to finding a partner for your sow – Pig Keeping covers everything you need to know about keeping, breeding, eating and selling pigs. - hardback- 25 colour illustrations- 96 pages- 180 x 120mm
Allotments by Jane Eastoe Jane Eastoe guides you through allotment life, from how to find an allotment, how to plan one out, what to grow, crop rotation, how to store your harvest plus some of the best recipes so you enjoy the fruits of your labour. Great gardening information is given for each crop - from potatoes and carrots to aubergines and chillies. What to grow when, what to grow where plus a calendar of work for the laziest to the most energetic allotment holder. - hardback- 25 colour and black & white illustrations- 104 pages- 177 x 110mm
Home-Grown Fruit by Jane Eastoe This beautiful and practical guide celebrates the produce of orchards, allotments and gardens, from rhubarb, gooseberries and strawberries to peaches, damsons and plums. Each fruit entry details its history and folklore with essential gardening notes and tips for successful growing. This is followed by a full selection of delicious recipes with a variety of sweet and savoury dishes to suit all tastebuds: rhubarb and ginger chutney, rabbit with damsons and plum and hazelnut cake. - hardback- 20 black & white and 15 colour illustrations- 104 pages- 177 x 110mm
Wild Food by Jane Eastoe Discover the wonders of wild food, from berries to mushrooms to fresh herbs - all of which are wonderful foods free on our doorstep. The author Jane Eastoe shows you how to find, identify and cook a range of wild food, including nuts, seeds, roots, fruit, flowers, seaweed, fungi and plant leaves. There are dangers in some wild plants and the author gives guidance on how to pick safely. It offers practical guidance on when to forage and what to take on your trips. - hardback- 30 illustrations- 104 pages- 180 x 120mm
Beekeeping by Andrew Davies Bees are a source of delight for honey lovers, hay-fever sufferers and gardeners alike. This charming and practical guide is intended for both the beginner and experienced beekeeper. It covers everything from setting up hives and maximising bees in the garden, to optimum honey production and a fascinating troubleshooting section. - hardback- 20 black & white and 15 colour illustrations- 96 pages- 177 x 110mm
Dadtastic by Martha Valentine From the grumpy old man dad to the ATM dad, to the reckless dad who lets you stay out longer than mum to the dad who has no idea how to turn the oven on through to the dad who shows off his new toys to the neighbours. All dads are different, unique and special - and whether they let you borrow the car or not - they all deserve celebrating! Dadtastic is one small book for dads, one joyful look at dad-kinds! - hardback- 30 illustrations- 104 pages- 180 x 120mm
Sheep Keeping by Richard Spencer Britain has a wonderful tradition of keeping sheep, from the Badger Face Welsh Mountain sheep and the Norfolk Horn to the Oxford Down and the Scottish Greyface. Whatever land you have available, Sheep Keeping will help you to choose the right sheep for you. Whether you want to breed lustrous Soay sheep wool or delicious Herdwick lamb, every stage of the sheep keeping process is covered here. You can learn how to choose livestock, graze your animals, cope with lambing time and sell your lambs - everything you need to know is covered here. - hardback- 25 colour illustrations- 96 pages- 180 x 120mm
Herbs by Jane Eastoe This is a fascinating and practical guide to herbs and their uses. It includes delicious recipes and advice on making herbal medicines and cosmetics. It is packed with practical information on growing your own herbs, plus storing and preserving. - hardback- colour illustrations- 104 pages- 177 x 110mm
Henkeeping by Jane Eastoe This beautiful and practical guide advises on all aspects of chicken keeping, from advice on the full range of breeds available, choosing and buying the right chickens for you, to feeding and naming them and finally housing and caring for them. Illustrated throughout with stunning photography, you will find all you need to start and maintain your own chicken run. - hardback- 20 black & white and 15 colour illustrations- 96 pages- 170 x 110mm
Ponds by Chris McClaren There is no better way of creating a wildlife haven in your garden or plot of land than with a pond. Chris McClaren introduces the reader to the world of ponds: how to create one, how to maintain one and how to introduce wildlife to this idyllic pool and help it thrive. It also shows you how to create and maintain a limpid pool in a garden. - hardback- 25 colour and black & white illustrations- 104 pages- 177 x 110mm
Mumtastic by Martha Valentine Mumtastic is a well-deserved celebration of all the types of Mums there are - from the overprotective mum who worries constantly; to the mum who uses her homemade cooking as bait; and, right through to the mum who has discovered the joy of texting needlessly 24hrs a day. Mumtastic is a brilliant Mother's Day gift that's sweet, playful, and unashamedly lovely - perfect for letting Mums know that you love them, especially if you don't call home as often as they'd like anymore! - hardback- 30 illustrations- 104 pages- 180 x 120mm
Home-Grown Vegetables by Diana Galligan This beautiful and practical guide celebrates the produce of allotments and gardens, from carrots and courgettes to artichokes and aubergines. Each vegetable entry details its history and folklore with essential gardening notes and tips for successful growing. This is followed by a selection of delicious recipes with a variety of dishes to suit all tastebuds, from hearty salads and mouthwatering soups to more substantial mains like roasted squash with red onion and stuffed courgette flowers. - hardback- 20 black & white and 15 colour illustrations- 104 pages- 177 x 110mm
Apples by Sara Paston-Williams Apples by Sara Paston-Williams offers information on apples for every occasion, covering desert, cooking and cider varieties. It features delicious recipes on everything from apple crumble to making cider. It is packed with practical advice on growing and picking your own apples. Covering a range of apple varieties found growing in the orchards of the British countryside, the book covers a wide range of desert apples, cooking apples and cider apples. The book is packed with practical advice on how to grow and pick your own apples, from choosing apple trees to planting and attracting wildlife into your orchard, alongside information on harvesting and storing your crop. - hardback- colour illustrations- 104 pages- 177 x 110mm
Children's Spaces by Judith Wilson Photography by Debi Treloar In Children's Spaces Judith Wilson, a mother of two, shows how homes can be adapted for children without surrendering order and good taste, while also ensuring that children have their own wonderful spaces to enjoy. For children0s own spaces, you can plan for growth so that a baby's bedroom can quickly be adapted to suit an energetic toddler. For shared spaces, choose flooring that will take a bashing and is easy to wash, and protect surfaces that you care about. Opt for colours that provide a good background for a sea of primary-coloured plastic and allow plenty of storage space for toys. Judith's wise and witty text, combined with lively photography by Debi Treloar, captures the potential for a harmonious and stylish mix of children and home.HardcoverISBN 13: 9781841721200144 pages 250 colour photographs