Gardening with Junk by Adam Caplin
Revamp, recycle, and rejuvenate your old containers into some stunning feature pieces for your yard Learn how to become more eco-friendly and make the most of old mugs, oil cans, plastic bottles, and so much more with Gardening with Junk Delve into gardening with the first section, Getting Started, which is devoted to teaching you the basics and explaining how to choose the right container and the right plant for your space. It's easy to get carried away by your own enthusiasm but Getting Started will show you how to condense your creative thoughts into gorgeous and cohesive projects. The second section, Planted Junk, will demonstrate how to utilize all sorts of great materials, from ceramics, stone, and glass, to wood, wicker, metal, and plastic. Learn how to make the most of any container, whether they are beer cans, wicker baskets, quirky ceramics, and so much more The final section, Plant Directory, provides a comprehensive list of flowers and plants so that you can find what best suits you and your newly converted pots This section also provides useful addresses that will help you on your way to a fabulously upcycled garden. Written by horticultural expert Adam Caplin, and complete with stunning photography by Francesca Yorke, Gardening with Junk is a must-have for any green-fingered enthusiast with an interest in recycling and the environment.Adam Caplin's interest in gardening began when he was five years old, in his father's garden, and has grown into a lifetime obsession. He majored in horticulture at university and has since worked in the establishment and operation of several garden centers in London. He's also been active at promoting environmental and green issues in local elementary schools. Adam has contributed to publications such as BBC Gardener's World, Simple Gardening, Saga, and Gardens Illustrated. Adam co-designed a garden that earned a silver medal at London's Chelsea Flower Show, which is featured in his book Urban Eden.
New Kitchen Garden and Cool Containers, both published by Ryland Peters & Small, are two of his other publications. Adam is based in London, England.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781782495512 |
| ISBN 10 | 1782495517 |
| Title | Gardening with Junk |
| Author | Adam Caplin |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd |
| Year published | 2018-05-08 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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