"An expert identification guide to more than 2,000 of the most prominent plants of North America is complemented by easy-reference watercolor illustrations of an extensive variety of trees, flowers, shrubs, herbs and grasses."
"This beautifully illustrated book presents a comprehensive identification guide to more than 650 native and introduced floras. It is arranged in two sections covering first the trees and then the wild flowers of Britain."
Sustainable Gardening by MichaelLavelle Paperback, 240 Pages, Published 2011 by Crowood Press ISBN-13: 978-1-84797-232-3, ISBN: 1-84797-232-2
""What is sustainable gardening? Can my garden be sustainable?" This practical book sets out to answer these questions by explaining how it is possible to garden in a way that has a positive environmental impact upon the way we live. Its main focus is on established horticultural practices, showing that it is possible to be environmentally responsible, and yet still have a stunning garden display."
"The practical guide to growing fruit, vegetables and herbs on an allotment, packed with easy-to-follow advice and illustrated with more than 800 photos..."
"If you yearn to watch blackbirds feeding their young, and butterflies flitting amongst the flowers but you don't have the space for a meadow or want to give your whole garden over to nature, don't despair: with just a few clever tricks you can bring the countryside and its residents to your garden, even in the most urban of locations. Encouraging a little wildlife into your garden can bring a lot of benefits for the gardener. Having a w ..."
"Flowering plants provide a welcome and colourful sight, whether long-loved shrubby perennials or bright and fleeting annuals. They are vital to our ecology and a clear indication of the health of the countryside."
"With more than 1750 colour photographs, watercolour artworks and maps, this illustrated guide to the world's flora aims to serve as a reference source to be used by the famil, libraries, schools and professional horticulturists. It is a visual guide to more than 750 of the important wild flowers, trees, shrubs, cacti, aquatic plants and weeds."
Wildflowers of Great Britain, Europe, Africa & Asia A comprehensive encyclopedia and guide to the plant diversity of these continents, with ... than 675 maps, illustrations and photographs by MichaelLavelle Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2007 by Anness ISBN-13: 978-1-84476-366-5, ISBN: 1-84476-366-8
"This beatifully presented book is an authoritative survey of the floral diversity of Europe, Asia and Africa. It presents more than 260 species of flowers, grasses, herbs, rushes, sedges, trees, shrubs, and aquatic and carnivorous plants, many of which are common species that are easy to identify. Included too are rare and endangered species."
"This work talks about growing and cooking food the natural way, with over 500 gardening tips and 150 step-by-step organic recipes. It is packed with practical advice and clear, step-by-step sequences that will help you to achieve outstanding results in all aspects of designing and maintaining a natural organic garden and using the produce in hundreds of delicious and nutritional recipes. It provides a plant by plant directory to growing ..."
The Organic Garden (A practical guide to natural gardens, from planning and planting to harvesting and maintenance) by MichaelLavelle Paperback, Published 2006 by N/A ISBN-13: 978-1-84309-964-2, ISBN: 1-84309-964-0
"A practical guide to natural gardens, from planning and planting to harvesting and maintenance."
"Turn your garden into a wildlife haven by growing the right plants to encourage beneficial insects, aquatic life, backyard birds and animals. This title includes illustrated directories of over 200 plant species, from annuals, bulbs and pond plants, to shrubs, trees and climbers, with practical advice on cultivation and uses. It features 80 of the most common garden bird species, with identification illustrations and natural history inf ..."
Organic Cooking & Gardening A Veggie Box of Two Great Books: The Ultimate Boxed Book Set for the Organic Cook and Gardener: How to Grow Your Own ... It To Create Wholesome Meals For Your Family by Ysanne Spevack, Christine Lavelle, MichaelLavelle Hardcover, 512 Pages, Published 2014 by Lorenz Books ISBN-13: 978-0-7548-2660-6, ISBN: 0-7548-2660-0
"This is the organic cookbook that includes over 140 imaginative and inspiring recipes. It is the organic gardening book that is an essential reference guide to natural techniques, with advice on applying organic principles to all aspects of garden planning, design and maintenance. It is an expert and practical guide for the home cook on understanding the issues around organic food and drink. It features a comprehensive survey of organic ..."
"Edition Hermes House Publications, 2004. ISBN: 1-84477-626-3. PAPERBACK. 512 pages, large size: 17 x 22 x 3 cm. Just light tan to paper edges. Other than that, the unread book remains in very good condition throughout. Text all clean, neat and tight. Prompt dispatch from UK."
"This is the complete guide to growing fruit, vegetables and herbs on an allotment, packed with easy-to-follow advice and illustrated with more than 800 photographs. It offers everything you need to know, from clearing and planning to planting, growing, harvesting and maintenance, with beautiful plant directories and a seasonal calendar. It contains step-by-step guides to a wide range of essential techniques, such as testing and preparin ..."
"This is a practical directory of garden produce with over 250 photographs. It is a comprehensive guide to vegetables, fruit and herbs, with advice on how to grow them in a healthy and chemical-free environment. It offers practical introduction illustrates the basic gardening materials and techniques you will need for successful organic gardening, helping you to grow beautiful and tasty produce for your kitchen. It offers guidance for ch ..."
"This title shows you how to design and plant an outside space, with practical advice and 550 inspiring step-by-step photographs. It shows you how to create lovely and easy-to-maintain garden courtyards, patios, terraces and backyards. There are decorative ideas to suit all kinds of outdoor spaces from urban backyards to small garden spaces. You can choose a style to suit you - Traditional Lines, Mediterranean Warmth, Outdoor Living, The ..."
"This book contains essential facts about the habitats, feeding preferences and behaviour of each type of garden wildlife, including their life cycles and how you can supplement their natural diet. It explains how to select the best plants for the creatures that live in your area, with practical advice on cultivation, propagation, the types of wildlife they attract, and how they are used as food and shelter. It includes ideas for closely ..."
Wild Flowers of Australia and Oceania An Illustrated Guide to the Floral Diversity of Australia, New Zealand and the Islands of the Pacific Ocean by MichaelLavelle, T. Burns Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2003 by Pensiero Scientifico ISBN-13: 978-1-84476-544-7, ISBN: 1-84476-544-X
"This beautifully presented book is an authopritative survey of the floral diversity of Australia, New Zealand and the islands of the Pacific Ocean. More than 255 species of flowers, grasses, herbs, rushes, sedges, trees, shrubs, and aquatic and carnivorous plants are included, many of which are common species that are easy to identify, as well as rare and endangered species. Eachis illustrated with a botanically accurate profile of th ..."