{"title":"Tara Nolan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTara Nolan\u003c\/strong\u003e offers practical and inspiring guides for gardeners seeking to transform their outdoor spaces with raised beds. Her books blend clear instructions with thoughtful advice, making them ideal for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFocused on sustainable and efficient gardening techniques, Nolan’s work emphasises creativity and accessibility, encouraging readers to cultivate thriving gardens that suit their lifestyle and environment.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"raised-bed-gardening-a-complete-beginners-guide-by-tara-nolan-9780760383681","title":"Raised Bed Gardening: A Complete Beginner's Guide","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you eager to step into vegetable gardening but don't know where to start? With this guide to the nearly foolproof raised-bed technique, you'll be growing your own organic food in no time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing your own food is a satisfying experience as well as an investment that will pay you and the community back in a myriad of ways, including benefits for the earth, greater food security, and better health. But where do you start, and what is the best way to approach creating a garden and growing food?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe raised bed gardening technique, used by successful food gardeners for centuries, is simple and can be done pretty much anywhere. Building beds allows you to bring in the right materials, which might not exist in your own environment, and grow your own food year-round, if you so choose—no matter where you live. So whether your outdoor space is big or small, raised beds are the best choice for your first vegetable garden. 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No matter what your level of confidence, this book will give you the information and tools you need to succeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47427466395884,"sku":"9780760383681","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780760383681.jpg?v=1774767533"},{"product_id":"raised-bed-revolution-by-tara-nolan-9780760382899","title":"Raised Bed Revolution","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaised bed gardening is the fastest-growing garden strategy today, and \u003cem\u003eRaised Bed Revolution\u003c\/em\u003e is the definitive guidebook to mastering this consistently proven and effective gardening method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRaised Bed Revolution\u003c\/em\u003e provides you with information on size requirements for constructing raised beds, height suggestions, types of materials you can use, and creative tips for fitting the maximum garden capacity into small spaces—including vertical gardening. Enhanced with gorgeous photography, this book covers subjects such as growing-medium options, rooftop gardening, cost-effective gardening solutions, planting tips, watering strategies (automatic water drip systems and hand watering), and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe process of creating and building raised beds is a cinch, too, thanks to the extensive gallery of design ideas and step-by-step projects. This gardening strategy is taking serious root. Why? Several reasons:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRaised beds allow gardeners to practice space efficiency as well as accessibility (the beds can be customised to be any height). Raised beds permit gardeners to use their own soil, and they can be designed with wheels for easy portability if partial sunlight is a problem. Water conservation is easier for gardeners who use raised beds. Pest control is assisted because most garden pests can't make the leap up into the raised bed. 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