Basic Gardening

by Jane McMorland Hunter

Published 1 January 2010

Is this the right book for me?

"Basic Gardening" features step-by-step guidelines to every aspect of garden care. It covers all the basics, taking nothing for granted, in addition to lots of information on areas of topical interest, such as how to save water during a drought period and how to compost.

With straightforward guidelines for growing your own fruit and vegetables, "Basic Gardening" shows you how to turn a patch of muddy ground into an easily maintainable garden, whatever the size of your plot and however busy you are. From lawn care and watering to creating patios and growing vegetables, it is packed with easy-to-follow, practical advice.

Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and added features:

- Brand new edition, with personal insights, tips, and summaries throughout the book
- Extension articles and a vibrant community of like-minded learners
- Every book gives you one, five and ten-minute bites of learning to get you started


Needlecraft

by Jane McMorland Hunter

Published 5 June 2000

Do you want to follow clear, simple instructions to this craft?
Do you want to discover the fascinating historical origins of each technique?
Are you looking for a guide to creating a variety of beautiful and unusual articles?
Needlecraft is both an excellent guide for beginners and an encyclopedia of information for the more experienced stitcher. A beautiful finished design can seem a long way off to the absolute beginner, so guidance is given through every step - from which materials, threads and needles to buy right through to the last successful stitch. Master the arts of embroidery, needlepoint, Bargello and cross stitch and learn how to design your own patterns by drawing on whatever inspires you - be itan ancient wall hanging in a museum or the colour of autumn leaves.