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Following an attack of cellulitis around my ankle, I developed a painful leg ulcer that was slow to respond to conventional treatment. Then I read the article on your site about Aloe Vera, and promptly ordered a large plant, which arrived quickly in excellent condition. No, it was not an overnight cure, but perseverance over a number of weeks resulted in a completely healed ulcer, just as promised. To guard against reinfection, I rub a little juice on the vulnerable area each night. Also, I suffer from contact dermatitis, and find the juice is excellent for taking the itch out of a rash, and promoting healing. My heartfelt thanks for the information, and for the super plant which, potted on into a large container and standing by my kitchen patio door, grows bigger every day. I will be recommending Aloe Vera to all my family and friends - definitely a 'must have' plant.
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Gardening Books
Quite simply, you can never have too many gardening books!
Our selection of books are suitable for novices and keen gardeners alike, and reflect our ethos that things should be done 'nature's way' and always with 'nature in mind'. More...
With gardening, techniques may change, and ideas may fall in and out of fashion, but the premise and theory - for the most part - remains the same! Yet for amateur and keen gardeners alike, there is an abundance of knowledge and gardening wisdom to be learned, so what better way to spend your non-gardening time than by reading about it?
The Shirley family are immensely proud of their private collection of books on gardening and horticultural practice, which date back hundreds of years. We have endeavoured to create a small but perfectly formed listing of books that we think will be of great use to gardeners of all abilities, but which also reflect our own ethos that things are in according to 'nature's way'.
Whilst we don't profess that any of the books in this listing are exclusive to Victoriana, we would say that they seem to be harder to find in the shops than they ought to be, given their merit!
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Bonsai - An Illustrated Guide To An Ancient Art
Teaches everything from the spirit behind Bonsai trees to creating of them. Details the best varieties to choose for bonsai as well as more advanced techniques.
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Supplied as an 80 page (A4), softback book.
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Flowerpot Farming
An essential book for those with limited space or no ground to grow in. Creative ideas and the advice to carry it through.
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Supplied as a 159 page (slightly smaller than A5), softback book.
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General Fuchsia Cultivation
An excellent booklet that provides a basic look at how to grow fuchsias. It's simplistic approach and helpful hints makes it ideal for beginners.
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Supplied as a 28 page (A5), softback book.
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Grow Fruit
Everything you could want to know about growing fruit in a beautifully laid out book with lovely illustrations.
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Supplied as a smaller than A4 Hardback 352 pages.
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Grow It Eat It
Covers everything you need to encourage your children to eat better, from growing their own to cooking it. Simple but lovely ideas.
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Supplied as a hardback 80 pages approximately A4.
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Grow Vegetables
Growing vegetables in a garden, allotment, on a patio or roof top terrace; this book is perfect for all, packed with useful information.
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Supplied as a smaller than A4 Hardback 352 pages.
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Growing & Showing Fuchsias
Leo Boullemier offers you the facts and tips on how to win your fuchsia competitions with whichever type you prefer to grow.
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Supplied as a 66 pages (A5), hardback book.
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Living Willow Sculpture
Hedging is not the only use of Willows. This book has plenty of novel and creative ideas to creative ideas - from armchairs to 'tunnels of fun'.
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Supplied as a 48 page (A4), softback book.
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Managing Soil Without Using Chemicals
This covers everything from how to identify your soil type to how to improve it.
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Supplied as a 48 page (A4), softback book. Limited stocks only.
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Mushrooms - Nature's Major Protein Food
This book covers everything you could ever want to know about mushrooms. History, nutrition, culture, taste and more.
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Supplied as a 64 page (approximately DL size), softback book. Please note these books have slightly damaged covers.
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No Time To Grow
Gardening solutions for a busy life. Packed full of information for people with busy lives that would still like to 'grow their own'.
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Supplied as a paperback 136 pages, A5.
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Ready Steady Grow
An excellent childrens book that will get children so excited about 'Growing Their Own' produce with some different imaginative ideas.
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Supplied as hardback 80 pages, slightly smaller than A4.
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RHS Good Fruit & Veg Guide
A handy sized, beautifully illustrated book on fruit and veg. Packed with so much information but will still fit in your pocket.
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Supplied as a 560 page (11.5cm x 14cm), softback book.
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Success With Apples & Pears To Eat & Drink
Everything you could ever need to know about apples and pears to eat or drink is included in this fabulous book.
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Supplied as a 130 page (slightly smaller than A4), softback book.
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Success With Cuttings
Packed full of information on teaching you how to take cuttings with success, to grow your garden for free.
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Supplied as a 152 page (slightly smaller than A4), softback book.
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Success With Herbs
Amazing amounts of information contained within this book about herbs individually to name.
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Supplied as a 160 page (slightly smaller than A4), softback book.
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Success With Organic Fruit
Packed with practical advice and full colour pictures to help you grow your fruit organically.
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Supplied as a 160 page (slightly smaller than A4), softback book.
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Success With Organic Vegetables
An excellent reference book for new and old veggie gardeners. Offers lots of advice on general growing and problems that may crop up along the way.
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Supplied as a 160 page (slightly smaller than A4), softback book.
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Success With Seeds
If you are keen to try your hand at growing your own plants from seed then try this useful volume. Suitable for all abilities, it covers everything!
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Supplied as a 152 page (slightly smaller than A4), softback book.
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Successful Grape Growing For Eating & Wine-Making
A very practical guide that is packed with information about grape growing and wine making - an extremely popular book.
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a 148 page (slightly smaller than A4), softback book
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The Essential Aloe vera
Packed with amazing information about the fascinating Aloe Vera plant and it's healing properties.
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Supplied as an 88 page (A5), softback book. While stocks last..
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The Pocket Guide To Wild Food
An extremely useful book in content and size for taking on walks in the country - it will help you select the right plants to eat for free!
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Supplied as a 159 page (slightly smaller than A5), softback book.
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The Small Ecological Garden
An interesting book to help you choose the correct plants for your soil to attracting wildlife to enjoy in your garden.
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Supplied as a 48 page (slightly smaller than A4), softback book. Limited stocks available.
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Wildlife Garden
How much wildlife do you have in your garden? This book will help you learn all about what is in your garden and how to encourage more.
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Supplied as a hardback 80 pages approximately A4.
