A Greener Life

Name: A Greener Life
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780857828934
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Discover the joy of mindful and sustainable gardening

By Jack Wallington

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Summary

A Greener Life by Jack Wallington is a comprehensive guide for those wishing to cultivate a sustainable garden while fostering a deeper connection with nature. It offers practical advice on garden planning, organic composting, and growing vegetables, alongside sustainable planting, rewilding, and attracting wildlife such as bees, butterflies, and hover flies. Readers will also learn traditional techniques like propagating and growing from cuttings to create a self-sustaining garden. Wallington’s warm and expert guidance makes it an accessible and inspiring resource.
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Format: Hardback

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Ideal for new gardeners seeking sustainable and eco-friendly gardening practices, as well as anyone interested in creating biodiverse and wildlife-friendly outdoor spaces.

Restore yourself and the planet through truly sustainable gardening.

Description

If you want a sustainable garden and a better relationship with nature, A Greener Life is the guide you need.

Packed with inspirational images and practical tips, the book covers garden planning, organic composting, and vegetable growing, as well as sustainable planting, rewilding, and wildlife-attracting environments.

Learn traditional gardening techniques like propagating and growing from cuttings to make your garden self-sustaining, and discover plants that attract hover flies, bees, and butterflies.

With Jack Wallington's warmth and expertise on every page, this is an ideal book for new gardeners seeking greener practices.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

This book is praised for its approachable and practical advice, making it an excellent introduction for new gardeners. Reviewers highlight Wallington's passion and conversational style, which effectively links gardening practices with broader themes of nature, planet health, and personal wellbeing. It has been noted for its clear presentation, engaging anecdotes, and encouraging a greener way of living that connects readers to the natural world in a meaningful way.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857828934

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 176.0mm

Height: 242.0mm

Weight: 740g

Pages: 192

Collections

Education & Reference Home & Garden Jack Wallington Laurence King Publishing Non-Fiction

About the Author

Jack Wallington is an ecological grower and landscape designer who's created over 70 gardens, from tiny city balconies to country estates, specialising in modern gardens with regenerative, wildlife-friendly planting. He's appeared on BBC Gardeners' World and writes for The Guardian, The Telegraph, Gardens Illustrated, RHS's The Garden and others. His book Wild about Weeds: Garden Design with Rebel Plants was named Gardening Book of the Year by The Times in 2019.