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This book: - Considers positive design decisions for new gardens as well as adaptations to make existing gardens more sustainable - Advises on sourcing, siting and selecting resilient plants - Supplies templates for Garden Health Plans, Sustainable Soil Management Plans and Sustainability Assessments - Shares best practice from world leading ecological garden designers - Encourages the creation of habitat to support the UK Biodiversity Action Plan - Has specialist chapters on soil, water, pest control, lawns, pruning and composting, discussing how sustainable practices can infiltrate every aspect of garden management

Coverage includes: How to use good design and careful construction to create the conditions necessary for plants and animals to thrive in and around your pond. Detailed step-by-step guides for different pond sizes and functions. Especially useful for those planning natural swimming ponds and other large ponds. How to choose the right plants to avoid problems with nuisance species, incorporating a buyer's guide to aquatic plant purchases. Over 250 full-colour plant pictures with descriptions. Propagation and maintenance. Practical ways to avoid pitfalls, prevent problems from developing and solutions to those problems should they occur.

Techniques explain how to paint every stage of the developing flowers, including beautiful buds, leaves and stems, vibrant blooms, and the final fruits and seed heads. Practical tips on every theme from drawing to troubleshooting. Dedicated chapters on colour, how to work with watercolour, and how to paint what you see. Step-by-step projects cover the life cycle of the rose, the peony and the iris, along with other flowers from Jarnie's own garden

Covering everything from vintage sets and figures dating from the 1890s to the 2022 releases from contemporary makers, and includes: An introductory guide to collecting and caring for toy soldiers of all types Details of the history of toy soldiers and their makers from the late 19th century to 2022 A look at innovations in the design and production of toy soldiers over more than 120 years Guidance on buying and displaying your toy soldier collection A complete guide to where to find and buy toy soldiers

this book provides everything you need to know, including: - UK legislation, biosecurity and pig-related choices - Creating an optimal pig environment - Feeding, handling and transporting pigs - Disease prevention strategies, from vaccination to piglet care - Common diseases and how to recognise them - Making the most of your vet - Raising a pig from weaning to finishing - Breeding pigs - Keeping pet pigs

This books tells the amazing story of the Morgan Motor Company, from the primitive, but very successful cyclecars of Edwardian times, through to the iconic British sports cars of the Classic period in the 1960s.

This beautifully produced book is a visually rich and critically in-depth focus on the work of twenty-four potters.

Information about glaze testing methods and developing a glaze aesthetic. Techniques for creating visual interest and experimenting with glaze application. Advice on firing temperatures, atmospheres and types of kilns Practical advice about glaze faults and remedies to fix them.

Horses are fascinating and perceptive creatures. Developing a thorough understanding of how a horse interprets the world around them and deliberately being self-aware as a rider, are the essential skills to a successful and fulfilling partnership. In The Psychology of Horsemanship, well-known equestrian author and horse expert, Claire Lilley, shares her passion and knowledge about horses and riders developed from over forty years' experience in the equestrian world, and more recently several years in the mental health profession. Divided into three sections, the book covers: Equine psychology - the horses's senses, primary responses and emotion; Training psychology - the rider's communication, training and learning from past experiences; Relational psychology - the goals, the development and the challenges faced in successful horsemanship. With high-quality photographs, diagrams and extended real-life examples, this book explores the application of psychology to the world of horses and how the understanding and evolvement of the horse-rider relationship impacts on both mental and physical development.

How to create and manage an orchard of any size, without costing the Earth. Whether you are a beginner or a practised orchardist, this book contains everything you need to know about how, when and why practical tasks should be carried out to establish a productive orchard, vibrant with wildlife.

Want to learn the versatile art of lithography and explore its expressive potential. This book is an invaluable reference as you explore the beautiful and expressive potential of one of the oldest printmaking techniques.

Raised Embroidery is an exciting and practical book packed full of techniques and ideas that explain how to give depth and texture to your embroidery. Includes: A guide to flat and raised stitches, Advice on padding, Step-by-step projects, Ideas for design

Master the exquisite stitches of whitework, and learn to combine them to create different textures and tones within beautiful designs. Whatever their level of experience. Includes an introduction to fabric, threads and equipment, as well as framing up, A detailed guide to individual whitework techniques, including stitch patterns, Practical advice on how to combine techniques and to design pieces of your own, Two complete projects with step-by-step instructions.

Over 100 exercises for all levels, with easy-to-understand instructions and clear diagrams. Each exercise details: The aims of that exercise along with notes on when it should, or should not, be used, Step-by-step instructions detailing how to perform the exercise, Clear diagrams of the patterns involved, Common faults that might occur and how to fix them, Examples of how exercises might be combined to progress training and Top tips

The iconic Lamborghini Diablo, which shone brilliantly across the supercar firmament in the last decade of the twentieth century. - Full history of the development and production of the Diablo - Comprehensive description of each of the Diablo model variants - Examines the role that the Countach played in the design of the Diablo, and the role that the Diablo played in the design of the Murcielago. - Buying, owning and running a Diablo. - Beautifully illustrated with 300 photographs

Essential advice on: Choosing land, Legal requirements, Equipment and machinery, Growing your own fruit and vegetables, Poultry and waterfowl, Livestock including cows, goats, pigs, sheep, llamas and alpacas, Rearing for meat Health and welfare, Grassland management and fencing, Controlling pests and predation, Managing finances, marketing your business and selling your produce.

The story of the design & development of the Ponton Mercedes - 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder saloons, and 4-cylinder diesel models - The exclusive 6-cylinder cabriolets and coupés - The story of the 190SL sports car - An extensively illustrated look at the special bodywork variants - Full technical specifications, plus paint and interior trim choices - Production tables and model type codes - Sales and assembly outside Germany - A chapter on buying and owning a Ponton Mercedes or a 190SL

This book provides an insight into the benefits of linseed paint for architects, professional decorators, restoration professionals and DIY enthusiasts alike. Includes: What linseed paint is, what the ingredients are and how it is made, the benefits of linseed paint and how it functions on a molecular level, How linseed paint can play a pivotal role in reducing microplastics and making the building and restoration industries more sustainable

Getting started and getting to grips with a basic tool kit, plus ideas for sourcing and organising supplies stitch and threads. How to make a stitch library of samples and ways to use threads creatively. Choosing Materials; from paper to recycled plastic, experiment with mixed media in new and exciting ways. 2D and 3D techniques: step-by-step sequences, combine and develop techniques creating unique pieces and develop your own artistic voice

While they can be hardy and self-sufficient, sheep require a knowledgeable and dedicated shepherd to care for them throughout the year. With an easy-to-read style and over 200 colour photographs, this book provides guidance on managing a healthy flock.

A gardening book that is predominantly a directory of compact trees and shrubs for use in the garden. Written for amateur and professional gardeners, as well as garden designers, landscapers and horticulturalists.

The material - explains how to judge a piece of leather depending on its cut, its tannage and its animal source Tools - advises on a selection of good quality basic tools, and how to use and look after them Cutting - expert instruction on how to master this key skill Hand stitching - step-by-step guide to saddle stitch Step-by-step projects - include a straight belt and a wallet

Materials - a clear guide to choosing the right paper for your project and the scalpels you'll need Technique - explains how to cut your first line before advancing to cutting detailed shapes and letters Display - advice on how to display your creations to best effect Templates - positive, negative and half-and-half templates are explained, as well as instruction on how to design your own Step-by-step examples - three templates of increasing difficulty demonstrate the techniques explained