Perennial vegetables are a joy to grow & require a lot less time & effort than annuals. In this book Martin Crawford gives comprehensive advice on all types of perennial vegetable (edible plants that live longer than three years) from ground-cover plants & coppiced trees to plants for bog gardens & edible woodland plants. There are many advantages to growing perennial vegetables for example: * they need less tillage than conventional vegetables & so help retain carbon in the soil * the soil structure is not disturbed in their cultivation * they extend the harvesting season especially in early spring * & of course they are much less work. Part One looks at why & how to grow these crops & how to look after them for maximum health. Part Two features over 100 perennial edibles in detail both common & unusual
- from rhubarb to skirret; Jerusalem artichoke to nodding onions. This book offers inspiration & information for all gardeners whether experienced or beginner & also

Includes:: plenty of cooking tips. It

Includes:: beautiful colour photographs & illustrations throughout.




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How to Grow Winter Vegetables shows that it is possible to enjoy an abundance of vegetables at the darkest time of year whether stored or ready for harvesting when needed. It also covers growing for the hungry gap from April to early June. Not much grows in winter but a well-organised plot may nonetheless be quite full. You need to plan carefully & well ahead (as early as spring) for sowing & planting at specific times through the year so the main part of the book is an extensive month-by-month sowing planting & growing calendar. Further sections cover harvesting from garlic in July right through to the last of the overwintered greens in May & storing your produce. Many salads can be grown in winter especially with a little protection from fleece cloches or larger structures. The book

Includes:: a whole section on frost-hardy salad plants explaining how to ensure harvests of fresh leaves throughout winter. The beauty of winter & its produce is captured in glorious photographs from the authors garden. Click here for a sample preview

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Joe Hashman takes you outdoors & 'in amongst it' on the vegetable plot where seeds are sown plants nurtured fruits tended & crops harvested. The natural history of the garden is noted too & delicious & often unusual recipes supplied. With his guidance
- & your gardening
- your kitchen garden vegetable patch or allotment will provide you with the good fresh honest & seasonal fruit & vegetables that Joe has a passion for. & he will also help you sustain the natural balance of your garden. Employing his own simple tried & tested methods the author takes the reader week-by-week through the vegetable & fruit growing year.

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In the hustle & bustle of todays busy world sometimes its hard enough to hear yourself think much less take a minute to stop & listen for the voice of God. But learning to recognize Gods voice & the many ways in which He speaks is vital for following His plan. In HOW TO HEAR FROM GOD Joyce Meyer shows readers that God reaches out to people every day seeking a partnership with them to offer guidance & love. She reveals the ways in which God delivers His word & the benefits of asking God for the sensitivity to hear His voice. Joyce asks the question Are you listening?" & shares how to do just that." ...

How can I help my child that has got dyslexia or dyspraxia? Perhaps you've just found out your child is dyslexic or suspect your child may be dyspraxic. This can be a confusing time for any parent full of worry & uncertainty. Author Sally Mc Keown gets right to the heart of the matter in How to Help your Child with Dyslexia & Dyspraxia. She brings you expert knowledge of exactly what dyslexia & dyspraxia are & how they can affect your child's life. Through the experiences of other parents Sally dispels common myths & helps you to better understand dyslexia & dyspraxia so you can support your child. Whether you want to help your child with everyday challenges caused by dyslexia or dyspraxia or specific tasks such as literacy & reading this is a comprehensive parents guide to helping your dyslexic or dyspraxic child. From getting a diagnosis to making sure you get enough support from your school this guide is packed with advice to make your life easier. It's packed with practical ways to help your child including: * how to build your child's confidence if it has been knocked * how you can help with homework without doing it * games activities & hobbies to improve co-ordination & motor skills * different ways of learning that your child will respond to Written in a friendly style with other parents' experiences littered throughout you will find it easy to put this advice into action & help your child. ...

Are you interested in improving your caravan & making it the way YOU want it? Then this is the book for you! For most caravanners planning & installing upgrades is one of the most enjoyable parts of caravan ownership second only to taking those fantastic holidays! Now for the first time the Improve & Modify Your Caravan manual explains exactly what you can do to improve your caravan & how to carry out the work yourself. Lindsay Porter one of the countrys most highly esteemed motoring & caravanning authors shows how almost 100 accessories & improvements can be fitted to your caravan in fascinating step-by-step detail. The manual contains over 1000 illustrations covering everything from explaining how your caravan has been constructed through to information on how to carry out a vast range of modifications. From satellite TV to a simple aerial socket; from installing a complete flush WC to fitting a water filter; from caravan movers to caravan security
- its all to be found in the pages of this book.
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How to Improve at Football is a fantastic addition to this best-selling series of guides for sports enthusiasts & is specially designed to show you how to master your game & get maximum enjoyment from this sport. Study clear introductions to the rules & regulations of the sport follow step-by-step photography to help you master difficult skills such as nutmegs & overhead kicks & discover the right way to get fit & stay fit. How to Improve at Football does not promise instant success. It simply gives you the know-how to get on top of every aspect of your game. The How to Improve at...series is specially designed to show you how to master sports & get maximum enjoyment from them. Using a combination of easy to follow text step-by-step photography & diagrams difficult skills are made easy & taking part in sport becomes even more fun. ...

Each book takes the player or athelete step by step through their chosen sport from the most basic skills to more advanced techniques & manoeuvres used by top sports stars. It is ideal for beginners & packed with information to help experienced players improve their skills. ...

Become the master of your world Presents 20 key concepts or keys to aid critical thinking Authored by one of the worlds most eminent psychologists
- & founder of the Flynn Effect Looks at topics such as Race & IQ good" science & the current world economic crisis Written in a clear & lucid style illustrated with many examples"
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First published in 1969 this classic manual of automotive repair equips VW owners with the knowledge to handle every situation they will come across with any air-cooled Volkswagen built through 1978 including Bugs Karmann Ghis vans & campers. With easy-to-understand fun-to-read information- for novice & veteran mechanics alike-anecdotal descriptions & clear language this book takes mystery out of diagnostic maintenance & repair producers & offers some chuckles along the way. ...