Planting with Nature: A Guide to Sustainable Gardening

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Planting with Nature: A Guide to Sustainable Gardening Author: Illustrator: Hazel France Format: Paperback / softback First Published: Published By: Birlinn General
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Pages: 160 Illustrations and other contents: Col. illustrations, diagrams throughout Language: English ISBN: 9781780278049 Categories: , , , , , , ,

By reimagining how we design and use our gardens, we can all do our bit to support local wildlife, improve our health and help tackle the climate crisis. If we all take positive steps in our gardens, no matter how small, we can all really make a difference in the world. This book focuses on the activities and planting suitable for a Scottish climate but also contains lots of useful information relevant for gardeners throughout the UK. Practical information on planning is followed by expert guidance on: Planting for wildlife in nectar-rich borders, wildflower meadows, hedgerows, trees and shrubs Building for wildlife with bird boxes, bug boxes, feeders and ponds Green gardening approaches with fruit and veg production, rain gardens, green roofs, compost making and creating new plants through propagation Attracting birds, bees, butterflies and other insects, aquatic life and nightlife

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'Full of wisdom, Kirsty Wilson shows us how taking positive steps in our own garden can support wildlife, improve our health and help tackle the climate crisis' * Scots Magazine * 'A welcome book, as a garden and its plants are always enriched by the wildlife they attract' -- Roy Lancaster CBE, plantsman and plant explorer 'Full of sound advice and excellent ideas' -- Jim McColl MBE, former presenter, BBC TV’s Beechgrove 'it's blooming marvellous' * Sunday Post * 'of practical value to any gardener who has wondered how to do their bit to support local wildlife, improve their health or make a contribution to tackling the climate crisis' -- Ken Lussey * Undiscovered Scotland * 'A real gem... will help you convert your garden into an amazing mixed habitat for wildlife, including birds' * Birdwatching Magazine * 'Kirsty is a star of the gardening world for our times... Planting with Nature is a brilliant read - I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to get some hints and tips to make their own garden buzzing with life' -- Scott Smith * Press and Journal * 'full of guidance as to how we can boost nature in our gardens and allotments at the same time as having a positive impact on the planet. It is also beautifully illustrated by Hazel France' * The Scotsman *

Author Biography

Kirsty Wilson is the Garden Manager at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. She is also a TV presenter on BBC TV’s Beechgrove and appears on BBC Radio 4 Gardener’s Question Time as a panellist. Further to this, she is an award-winning garden designer, photographer, a member of the RHS Herbaceous Committee, and active on social media. Hazel France is a botanical illustrator and horticulturist at the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh.