Simon Akeroyd

Simon Akeroyd is back with 50 brilliantly “rubbish” gardening ideas! Save money and save the planet with 50 hacks that turn your rubbish into garden treasure Simon shares ingenious ideas and practical projects for turning scrap objects into useful, beautiful items for the garden. Turn an unwanted colander into a hanging basket, transform kitchen waste into a wormery, or plant up old gloves to create a thriving vertical herb garden. Discover how you can garden for next to nothing in this horticultural treasure trove for thrifty gardeners. Here We Grow Again helps you reuse, repurpose, and recycle your way to a more sustainable space.

Take it easy in the garden with more than 100 green-fingered hacks Don't we all want to garden smarter? To grow more plants and be more time-efficient? And to have a healthier and more wildlife-friendly outside space? This book will help you get there in the easiest of ways. Simon Akeroyd is a bit of a maverick in the garden, who doesn’t always dig the rules set by the gardening establishment. His passion is to uncover and share all the fun and affordable shortcuts to growing you probably never knew existed. Inspired by his hugely popular social-media shorts, Simon shows how to make the most of your garden – for little or no money, but always with great results. Whether it’s planet-friendly ways to remove weeds or growing edible plants for free; making your own tools or deterring slugs; using spent coffee grounds or protecting bulbs… there’s something for every gardener here.

Har du någonsin undrat om du kan odla växter från maten du köper? Den här boken visar precis hur du gör. Upptäck 40 roliga och enkla odlingsknep – ingen erfarenhet krävs, utan bara en fönsterbräda och en vanlig burk eller kruka. Driv upp egna tomatplantor från tomatskivor. Samla frön från jordgubbar och få oändligt många nya jordgubbsplantor. Skörda salladsblad från rödbetsblast. Skär upp tepåsar för blommande kamomill. Odla färska majskolvar från popcornkärnor. Nästa gång – släng inte melonfrön eller stjälkar från salladslök. Spara dem istället och låt dem växa till nya växter! Simon Akeroyd har skrivit över 30 trädgårdsböcker. På Tiktok och Instagram inspirerar han 1,8 miljoner följare med enkla och roliga odlingstips.

Ever wondered if you could grow plants from the food you buy? Grow Your Groceries shows you how. Discover 40 simple, fun hacks to try - no gardening experience needed, just a windowsill and a recycled container. Raise tomato plants from tomato slices. Collect strawberry seeds for endless strawberry plants. Pick salad leaves from beetroot tops. Split teabags for flowering camomile. Grow fresh cobs from popcorn kernels. So don't throw away your melon seeds and spring onion trimmings, save them to grow new plants instead

Växtförökning är ett enkelt och framför allt billigt sätt att skaffa fler växter till trädgården och hemmet. Konsten att odla gratis lär dig de mest effektiva metoderna för att föröka växter. Här finns lättbegripliga beskrivningar på hur man delar plantor, tar sticklingar samt samlar och sår frön. Denna praktiska och inspirerande guide fungerar både som en ovärderlig följeslagare för nybörjare och som inspirationskälla för odlare som redan har samlat på sig en del erfarenhet av detta populära och hållbara sätt att odla. Med vackra foton, informativa växtporträtt och tydliga steg-för-steg-illustrationer är den här boken en perfekt introduktion till de mest effektiva och roliga sätten att odla utan kostnad.

RHS Puzzles & Brain Teasers for Gardeners is a beautifully illustrated collection of 100 quizzes and puzzles to test the horticultural and botanical knowledge of gardeners and plant lovers everywhere. Testing everything from your knowledge of the creatures in your garden, to your ability to name the tools in the tool shed, as well as plenty of of no-knowledge-required gardening-themed logic puzzles, this is the perfect gift for the gardener in your life, no matter their experience level. Quizzes include:- 12 'Planting Calendar' word searches based on what to plant in each month of the year- Match the leaf to the plant- Which horticultural hero am I?

Increase your stock of plants easily and for free by propagating them yourself. RHS How to Grow Plants for Free demystifies the art of taking cuttings and explains the other ways you can multiply your garden plants. Propagating your own plants is fun, inexpensive, and a sustainable way to garden. An introductory section explains the botanical science behind all types of propagation and defines and simplifies the language. The book is then split into self-contained practical chapters detailing each of the different types of propagation. Each chapter includes a selection of 'plant profiles' for the plants best suited to eachpropagation method: - Dividing Plants covers the easiest methods of splitting one plant into several new ones- Saving Seeds introduces how to collect and process seeds from flowers, vegetables, herbs and trees- Cuttings covers how to successfully grow a new plant from an existing one using several different methods for taking cuttings- The Houseplants chapter shows techniques needed to increase your collection.- The final chapters show how to grow new plants from kitchen scraps, and gives ideas on how to make the most of all the new plants you've created by giving them as gifts

The title might sound like a bold statement, but you really will be able to garden by the end of this book. Whether you are a budding botanist or just aspire to have greener fingers, this book will hold your 'horticultural hand' and guide you gently through the principles of gardening. Whether you have a tiny courtyard or something a bit bigger, this book will share everything you need to know to create your own patch of horticultural heaven. With 12 easy-to-follow chapters that explore all the basics of successful, stress-free gardening including assessing and designing your garden, how to grow fruit and vegetables, plant maintenance, propagation, lawns and container garden. The 15 step-by-step techniques will teach you how to sow seeds, prune shrubs, cut a hedge, mow a lawn and even how to design your own outside space, plus so much more. Just as important, the book explains how to garden sustainably and encourage wildlife, so that you can make informed decisions when it comes to creating and maintaining your garden.

***'So you know you want to start gardening but you have no idea where to begin? ... Simon Akeroyd gives step-by-step guidance on everything from creating a cactus collection to growing fruit in hanging baskets. The book turns what is often a daunting task into bite-size steps that can often be done in an afternoon.' George Hudson, Evening Standard, favourite garden publications of the yearAimed at first-time gardeners, those in rented accommodation or anyone with limited outdoor space, this book teaches how to take stock of an environment and start a garden. With ideas for gardens, patio spaces, courtyards, balconies and interiors, these 50 easy-to-adopt ideas provide the steps to success for even the most inexperienced gardeners. Contents include: - Create a floral display with bulbs that last all year - Grow pet-friendly plants- Create a vegetable harvest in pots - Add height in flat spaces- Make a mow-free lawn - Hang plants around your home

"Överlista är nyckelordet här, det handlar inte om att ta till allehanda gifter, utan att med mer fredliga metoder rädda sina grödor... En trevlig bok som ger en hel del tips för trädgårdsägare." BTJ, Bodil Enoksson "Bra liten uppslagsbok för vad man ska göra om man vill tänka till lite extra för att behålla sin grönska intakt." Anna Grönberg, Bil och bostad Visste du om att om du planterar vitlök bland rosorna så bidrar den skarpa doften till att hålla bladlössen på avstånd? Eller att igelkottar älskar att äta sniglar? Såna här smarta tips på hur du kan skydda din trädgård för objudna gäster är just vad boken 50 sätt att överlista en snigel och andra trädgårdsmarodörer ger tips om. Här får du miljövänliga och skonsamma lösningar på vanliga skadedjursproblem. Boken tar upp 50 vanliga problem. Tanken är att genom att lära känna din fiende kan du utnyttja dess svagheter och på så sätt skydda din trädgård. Enkla beskrivningarna och tydliga illustrationer visar hur man ska gå tillväga. Det handlar bland annat om hur man håller getingar borta, skyddar de nyplanterade träden från att bli uppätna av rådjur och harar och hur man kan lura morotsflugan! Räddningen till allt detta finns i denna bok. Kontentan är: Lär känna din fiende och utnyttja dess svagheter, på så vis kan du skydda din trädgård. Boken är uppdelad i fem kapitel utifrån olika kännetecken för skadegörarna: gnagare, luftburna, större inkräktare, sniglar samt småkryp. Boken är rikt illustrerad och ger inspirerande tips på växtsorter som objudna gäster inte rår på. 50 sätt att överlista en snigel och andra trädgårdsmarodörer är producerad i samarbete med Royal Horticultural Society. SIMON AKEROYD har arbetat som trädgårdsföreståndare och författat drygt 20 trädgårdsböcker. HÅKAN ELMQVIST, som översatt, är en av Sveriges främsta experter på insekter.

***'With an approachable layout and excellent illustrations, including both photographs and line drawings, this book is just the thing for someone discovering the pastime and would be ideal for those who have just acquired a garden of some size. Topics covered range from plant biology and propagation, to everyday garden care, fruit and vegetables and growing under cover.' The English GardenKeen amateur gardeners and aspiring professionals can learn from the expertise of the RHS with this handy guide. It doesn't matter if you're an old hand at gardening or just starting out, there are always things to discover and opportunities to improve, whether it's mastering a new technique or brushing up on your botany. RHS Gardening School is the perfect guide for gardeners who want to learn. Inside you'll find chapters on:Understanding plants Everyday garden care Problem solvingPlanting designGardening through the yearand much more. Hands-on guidance and step-by-step instructions explain topics such as pruning, pests and diseases, weed removal and caring for lawns. Expert gardeners explain the underlying principles in plain English, while clear diagrams and beautiful photographs inspire and inform. This revised edition will have a fresh new look with new illustrations and photographs and an easy-to-navigate layout making it an ideal handbook for the new gardener. Become a better, smarter, more productive gardener with this complete guide to horticulture in one handy book.

'Discover clever methods for protecting your plants and crops without harming wildlife in this engaging and humorous compendium... If, in despair and dejection, you've been tempted to reach for a bottle of insecticide or order an animal trap, then think again; here's a whole book of handy tips and tricks.' Gardens IllustratedFrom the green-thumbed optimist who views their garden as a calming getaway to those that see backyard life as more of a struggle against weeds and pests, almost all gardeners will meet a creature or two who will drive them to despair. Plenty of gardeners are ready to swear off nasty chemical deterrents and bloodthirsty solutions. But how can you save your squash and uphold your hostas at the same time?50 Ways to Outsmart a Squirrel serves up a smorgasbord of eco-friendly ideas and solutions. They're legal, humane and - best of all - effective. Cut through the old wives tales, save your salt for seasoning, and discover gold-standard, sustainable planting solutions and crop-saving tips from gardeners who know exactly how you feel.

Learn how to make and use nourishing compost for your garden with this handy little guidebook from an experienced National Trust head gardener. Learn how to make and use nourishing compost for your garden with this handy little guidebook from an experienced National Trust head gardener. It's packed with useful tips for successful composting, from deciding what to put in your kitchen compost caddy to how to use the final product in your garden. The author discusses the various composting set-ups you can choose, from simple plastic cone-shaped ‘Dalek’ bins to ingenious hand-rotated barrels and elaborate solar-powered hot composting systems, and gives full instructions to make a professional-looking three-bay compost heap from old pallets. Also covered are unusual and innovative techniques such as keyhole gardening and lasagne planting, and there’s a guide to wormeries and, for the very adventurous, snaileries. He also reveals the many uses to which compost can be put in your garden, and not just to grow plants in – as a top dressing to keep your lawn looking fresh and green, as mulch for your flower beds, or, in liquid form, as a powerfully nutritious plant feed. And there’s a handy guide to which bits of kitchen waste you can put into your compost, and which you really shouldn’t. Finally, if you’ve always wanted an exceptionally environmentally friendly composting toilet, instructions are here. Beautifully illustrated throughout, this practical guide contains all the advice you'll ever need to get your compost going and use it to help your garden thrive.