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The No-Dig Children's Gardening Book
Easy and Fun Family Gardening
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See moreProjects based on Dowding's no-dig technique are broken down into easy, step-by-step processes, designed to be carried out by children. Running throughout the gardening projects are extra little facts about plants and wildlife, as well as things to look out for when you are outdoors.
All these gardening projects can be undertaken in small spaces and containers, and are based on Charles Dowding's popular no-weed, no-dig technique – less hassle for parents, more fun for kids!
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Don't like endless digging and weeding? Don't let that stop you from getting into gardening! The simple and achievable gardening projects in this book are perfect for parents and young children to do together. All are based on Charles Dowding's trademark no-dig technique, which perfectly lends itself to gardening with little ones who can't manage heavy digging and who will quickly grow bored of endless weeding.Projects are broken down into easy, step-by-step processes, designed to be carried out by children. Attractive, full-bleed photography is supplemented with fun illustration and fully illustrated factual spreads. Running throughout the gardening projects are extra little facts about plants and wildlife, as well as things to look out for when you are outdoors.
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The No-Dig Children's Gardening Book by Charles Dowding introduces young gardeners to the no-dig methodology, focusing on mulching and weeding rather than traditional digging. Designed as an engaging guide for children, the book simplifies Dowding's well-regarded approach to soil management, encouraging sustainable gardening practices from a young age. With its straightforward explanations and practical tips, the book aims to inspire a new generation to enjoy and benefit from gardening without excessive soil disturbance, following a method that has gained considerable recognition in the gardening community.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781783128686
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 19 January 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Welbeck Children's Books
Illustration: clr photos and illus
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Kristyna Litten
- Illustrated by Kristyna Litten
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 196.0mm
Height: 240.0mm
Weight: 413g
Pages: 64
About the Author
Charles Dowding (Author)
Charles Dowding is an innovator of no dig, organic growing since 1983, who has built up a large and dedicated following on YouTube, where he presents videos teaching practical skills. His weed-free methods are about growing more easily, in less time, by understanding and working with natural processes. An established author of books for adult gardeners, this is Charles's first book for children and families. Charles also writes for national and international magazines and appears on TV and radio including BBC Gardeners' World. He sells produce and teaches courses from his vegetable garden in Somerset, where he lives. www.charlesdowding.co.ukKristyna Litten (Illustrator) Kristyna Litten is an awarding winning illustrator based in Yorkshire, England. Since graduating from Edinburgh College of Art in 2010, Kristyna has gone on to illustrate and write numerous picture-books for children and her enthusiasm for nature, typography, fashion, architecture and pattern has led to many exciting projects with a wide variety of clients, such as Aardman, Gucci and DFS, and across many mediums. Though her passion lies with children's books and publishing, her love for design and a fresh challenge brings energy and originality to every new project.Also by Charles Dowding
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No Dig
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Grow Together
Learn the art of combining crops to improve growth, maximize space, and increase yields. Getting the most from a veg patch is what all gardeners want. With a little forethought and planning, an approach that places different crops together, and in closer proximity than you might imagine, means you can grow more plants in the same area while creating healthy...Hardback$4000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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