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How does your garden Grow?

Date Added: 14/04/2022

Spring into your garden this holiday

The Spring equinox has passed, and longer daylight hours are now waking us earlier each day. The spring bulbs are at their best, the birds are building their nests, and now you can really enjoy your garden now that the warm weather is here. Take and a cool refreshing glass with great company: in the afternoon warmth, what better!

Being outdoors improves our sense of wellbeing and just being out with nature has so many benefits for our health.

You can borrow this book in person or reserve it on our library catalogue Arena or download our e-books and magazines through Virtual Library. You just need a Library card and a PIN to access all our great resources.

Great books to borrow

These are just a few of the titles available to borrow in branch or reserve to collect from your local library.

How to grow plants from seeds – Seeds are not only cheap to buy and environmentally friendly but, they're also fantastically rewarding.

How to garden This no-nonsense practical manual, packed with clear advice and photos on the essentials, shows you where to start and how to progress.

The Complete gardener - Even great gardeners like Monty Don are always learning and experimenting.

Pests and diseases - Ideal for first-time gardeners contains everything you need to know to prevent and treat a wide range of plant pests, diseases, disorders.

Veg and fruit bible - Easy-to-follow, practical and inspiring beginner's guide to everything you need to know about growing fruit, vegetables, salads and herbs all year round.

Pruning and training – Basic tips fully illustrated for the beginner.

How to create a wildlife pond - The best way to attract wildlife to your garden is to build a pond.

Wildlife gardening - Easy-to-follow instructions on basic techniques and shows how to encourage beneficial garden species and deal with the problematic species which enter our gardens

Ebooks available on Libby to download

The Allotment diaries month by month
- Sections on growing, crop care, what to harvest and seasonal recipes. 

The Modern gardener - This comprehensive book covers the best plants and planting for indoors rooms balconies and patio’s.

Joe’s nature garden – Learn to manage the soil and select plants for a rich and varied habitat and manage your outdoor space.

How to garden vegetables and herbs - how to grow from seed and keep pests at bay. 

Grow your food for free - Shows you how to recycle and reuse materials creatively to grow your food on a budget.

Gardening Magazine to download from home

You can download these popular gardening magazines through our online platform Libb or read online using Press Reader you simply need a Library card and PIN
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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