Information within is laid out for those experiencing low vision. It is designed for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.
With saving the planet and vision impairment foremost in mind you will address, designing a garden, growing flowers, herbs and vegetables whilst also supporting wildlife.
The book is devoted to eco gardening; that is, gardening sustainably whilst drawing inspiration from nature.
By growing nutritious vegetables, nectar-rich flowers and wholesome herbs, whilst allowing ivy to explore your fence you can enjoy the space with birds, beetles, butterflies, bats, hedgehogs, frogs and bees. Oh, and all whilst tackling climate change.
Eco gardening is all about gardening sustainably whilst drawing inspiration from nature. It means considering the interface between living elements in the garden; for example, climate, soil, plants, water and wildlife. This involves encouraging living elements considered useful and gardening allies.
Because you will be harvesting a huge amount of produce information offered also covers storing, freezing, preserving along with a few very tasty recipes.
THE WOLVERHAMPTON COOK BOOK another book in the series offers much more should you wish to maximise and further enjoy your hard earned efforts.
Both GARDENER AND ECO WARRIOR and THE WOLVERHAMPTON COOK BOOK along with DISABILITY: NO BARRIER TO EMPLOYMENT? were written for children and young people to access and enjoy themselves. Each would make excellent presents too.
Don’t forget, if you don’t do it, who will?
CONTENTS
- INTRODUCTION
- IN THE BEGINNING
- GARDENING WITH LOW VISION
- A SCHEME OF WORK
- STARTING OUT
- A COMPATIBLE SPACE
- GROWING FROM SEED AND CUTTINGS
- LOW VISION, ACCESS AND EQUIPMENT
- WATERING, WEEDING, STRAIGHT LINES AND FEEDING
- PRUNING
- GROWING FLOWERS, HERBS AND VEGETABLES
- GROWING FLOWERS AND HERBS
- GROWING VEGETABLES
- PRODUCING FOOD
- GROWING AND MAINTAINING A GRASS AREA
- DIFFERENT SOILS AND THEIR IMPROVEMENT
- SOILS
- ENHANCING AND IMPROVING SOIL
- MAKING COMPOST
- WORM BINS AND COMPOSTING
- CONTROLLING WEEDS, DISEASE AND PESTS
- PREPARING A PLOT
- CLIMATE AND PLANTS
- LOCAL CLIMATE
- WEATHER AND PLANTS
- CLIMATE CHANGE
- DESIGNING A SAFE AND ACCESSIBLE ECO GARDEN
- PLANNING AND DESIGN – AN OVERVIEW
- GARDEN DESIGN AND LOW VISION
- SMALL SPACES
- A SPACE FOR CHILDREN
- WATER FEATURES AND HABITAT
- HEDGES, HABITAT AND BOUNDARIES
- LIVING WITH WILDLIFE
- ENCOURAGING WILDLIFE
- WILDLIFE, PETS AND WORKING ANIMALS
- ENCOURAGING BIRDS
- BIRD NESTING BOXES
- INSECT BOXES
- SEASONAL SUPPORT FOR GARDEN ANIMALS
- BECOMING AN ECO WARRIOR – WHY?
- EXPLORING NATURE
- MAXIMISING YOUR PRODUCE
- PRESERVATION TECHNIQUES
- PRESERVING FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
- RECIPES
- INDEX
- BOOKS IN THE SERIES