House, garden & nature
20 weather rules you need to know
How to read the weatherThe sky sends its weather signs - you just have to know how to interpret them. A mountain with a cloud cap indicates stable fair weather, while a bright ring around the sun and moon heralds a change in the weather in the next 24 hours. In this book, experienced meteorologist Andreas Jäger explains the local weather secrets.Learn what foehn fish, feathery clouds and fall stripes in the sky mean and why some weather rules should be treated with caution. 64 pages.
Forgotten household remedies
Traditional home remedies made from local herbsEasy to make and tried and tested over generations: Local herbs and medicinal plants offer a wide variety of traditional home remedies, that increase well-being and relieve minor ailments quickly and reliably. Herbal expert Karin Buchart collects old healing knowledge and shares her most tried and tested recipes for the whole family in this book - indispensable for every household. 64 pages.
Fruit trees in the garden
Apple, pear, plum, apricot, cherry With Elke Papouschek's tips on choosing varieties and caring for them, from planting to pruning, everyone can enjoy wonderfully fragrant and tasty fruit freshly picked from their own garden or balcony. 64 pages
Grow your own old vegetables and wild herbs
Healthy enjoyment - with your own vegetables from the garden or balconyOld vegetable varieties and native wild herbs are making a comeback. In turbulent times, there is a growing interest in natural diversity and tried and tested varieties, which used to be a must in every garden - but are now almost forgotten.Whether parsnips, oat roots or historic potato varieties: in this guide, agricultural engineer and passionate gardener Christine Weidenweber shows how you can grow such treasures yourself again. She explains clearly why a garden without genetically modified seeds and overbred plants is not only healthier, but also good for the environment.With a little basic knowledge, it's easy to get started. Soon you will be able to harvest your own aromatic vegetables - without any chemicals, but with taste, tradition and a contribution to biodiversity.144 pages, numerous illustrations, 170 x 240 mm, hardcover
Healing tinctures from forests and meadows
Medicinal plants and their effects: basic knowledge for your own natural pharmacyUsing natural medicine and making your own tinctures from medicinal plants is not rocket science, it's easy to learn! Medicinal herbs often grow in the nearest meadow. In her compact book, Gabriela Nedoma presents the basics of herbal medicine and phytotherapy and gives practical tips. In this handy guide, anyone who wants to use the knowledge of the healing properties of plants will find valuable suggestions. 64 pages.
Nourishing body oils
Soothing oils for all stages of lifeOils are beneficial for our bodies at every stage of life and in every situation: as a baby, during pregnancy, when tired, in the sunshine and in old age. Ursula Gerhold, a qualified pharmacist, shares her wealth of experience and knowledge and explains how to make beneficial body oils yourself and how they work. 64 pages.
Quick and easy self-sufficiency
Requirements, animal husbandry, cultivation portraits & preservationSelf-sufficiency with food is not a new idea. Today, the desire for higher quality products and the desire to save money are the main motivating factors. Even with just a few kitchen herbs, savings can often be made that surprise many people.The first question is what resources are available in terms of time, space, soil quality, storage options and possibly the conditions for species-appropriate animal husbandry. In his book, Axel Gutjahr shows step by step how to create and maintain your own self-sufficient garden. 120 pages, numerous color photos, 183 x 225 mm, softcover
Raised beds for every garden
Raised beds - easy to create, easy to maintain, easy to harvestRaised beds are more popular than ever - and for good reason! They make gardening easier, less back-breaking and often also more productive. They are particularly suitable for herbs, vegetables and strawberries. And if you don't have a garden: No problem! Raised beds are also suitable for patios or balconies.In this guide, Axel Gutjahr explains step by step how to get started with raised bed gardening. He shows what is important when building and choosing a place, how to plant correctly and what care is required. Practical tips help you to avoid typical mistakes and get the best out of your own raised bed - whether in the garden or in a small space.128 pages, numerous color photos, 183 x 225 mm, softcover
Smoking - in harmony with nature
Time for incense, 93 plants described and illustrated in detailThis book is your comprehensive guide to smoking with native plants. You will find detailed descriptions and color photos of 93 plants that grow right on our doorstep.Tips for collecting and harvestingFind out everything you need to know about collecting and harvesting the various parts of plants. Whether leaves, flowers, fruits, stems, bark, wood, resin or roots - each plant has its own special characteristics and uses.Incense recipes for every plantDiscover a variety of incense recipes for each plant that can support your health, reduce stress, calm you down and give you a sense of security.The book sheds light not only on the botanical and historical aspects of the plants, but also on their use in folk medicine and magical rituals. The presentation of 30 different roots is particularly noteworthy.With the clear color photos in different stages of vegetation, you can easily recognize the plants and collect them safely. Be inspired by the suggestions for tried and tested incense blends and create a new connection to our outer and inner nature. Illustrated in color, 220 pages.
The fascination of mushroom cultivation
The fascination of mushroom growingHome-grown mushrooms are fresher, more aromatic and often of better quality than store-bought ones.And the best thing is that they are very easy to grow at home - whether in the garden, on the balcony, in the cellar or even in the apartment.This book presents 20 different edible mushrooms - from well-known varieties to special species that are rarely found in the shops. It explains step by step how to grow mushrooms indoors or outdoors - on straw, wood, pellets or even coffee grounds. Beginners will find simple instructions and helpful tips for getting started.Those who want more will also get their money's worth: advanced readers will learn how to grow mushrooms such as morels or truffles themselves, what to bear in mind when propagating them and how to build their own fruiting chamber. The book is rounded off with ideas for harvesting and processing - including delicious recipes that show just how versatile home-grown mushrooms can be.176 pages, illustrated in color, 16.5 x 22 cm, hardcover
Wohlleben's guide for self-caterers
The joy of gardening and animals, respect for nature and thoughts on sustainability make the book an inspiration for anyone who no longer wants to just dream of self-sufficiency.Peter and Miriam Wohlleben have been growing their own fruit, vegetables, eggs and meat for over 25 years. Their wealth of experience is now also available to you! Find out everything you need to know about correct preparation and the right equipment. Get estimates of the time and space required. Benefit from advice on easy-care fruit and vegetable varieties and on keeping chickens, rabbits, goats, bees and other farm animals in a species-appropriate way. The book cover is made of Surbalin Seda, a material that is characterized by a noble matt surface and particularly rich colors. The embossed surface creates a slightly rough, almost velvety feel that is so pleasantly natural that you won't want to put the book down! 260 color photos, 272 pages.
Away with the vole
It's despairing: wasps build their nest in the entrance to the tool shed, voles plow through the freshly planted beds, ants undermine patio tiles, snails eat the lettuce and a mole builds mounds of earth in the garden. What can you do about it? This guide will help you identify the most important troublemakers in the garden and successfully drive them away or combat them.
Basic fruit tree pruning course
Only fruit trees that are cut correctly and regularly can ensure a healthy, tasty harvest year after year. In this book, the professional tells you simply and clearly what you need to consider when planting, pruning, caring for and maintaining the health of your fruit trees. From A for apple to Z for plum, you will find detailed instructions for pome, stone, berry and wild fruit. With the help of numerous practical tips and an error compass, you will learn to recognize and avoid cutting errors at an early stage. In a selected variety atlas, the author also introduces you to particularly easy-care varieties. With this basic course you are well equipped - make the first cut! 144 pages.
berries
Whether in a home garden or commercial cultivation, the challenges of berry cultivation are often the same.This book offers an easy-to-understand introduction to professional berry cultivation and makes specialist knowledge available to hobby gardeners as well.It covers important crops such as strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, currants, gooseberries, blueberries, cranberries, lingonberries, elderberries, chokeberries, and haskap (sweet strawberry).The focus is on cultivation for fresh consumption.At the same time, the authors provide practical tips on elderberries and chokeberries, which are particularly interesting for processing.Topics such as planting, pruning, fertilization, watering, and harvesting are clearly explained.Organic berry cultivation is also covered in detail – including measures for protection against extreme weather and late frost.The book is rounded out with care tips for the home garden and delicious recipe ideas for using your own harvest.The authors are experienced experts in consulting, research, and practice: Manfred Wiesenhofer and Helmut Weiß have many years of experience in fruit-growing consulting; Christian Haselmair-Gosch is a researcher and blueberry grower; and Andreas Fischerauer runs a processing plant in Styria.224 pages, numerous color illustrations, 16.5 x 22 cm, hardcover
Creams and ointments stirred yourself
Sun cosmetics, lip gloss, deodorants &~ CoStirred and not shaken are the creams and ointments that you can easily make yourself using the recipes in the book Creams and ointments stirred yourself by Ingeborg Josel. Like Bond's Martini, the cosmetic products from our own production are also something very special. By using natural, selected ingredients, there are no ambiguities regarding the ingredients. Some recipes in the book are even particularly suitable for people who suffer from skin diseases such as neurodermatitis or psoriasis.Over 150 step-by-step instructions including detailed photos show the different types of preparation in detail. Water, fat and active ingredient phases in the in-house production of creams and ointments are explained, and the different skin types with their different needs are also served. This is how cosmetics such as day and night creams, (healing) ointments, body lotions, sun cosmetics, body butter, lip gloss, cleansing lotions and much more are created, for which one thing is known exactly: their ingredients.
Customs in Austria
The colorful diversity of Austrian customsDiscover the fascinating world of Austrian traditions! This book tells of well-coiffed rams, daredevil horsemen and many other customs, which have often existed for centuries. Experience the most beautiful Austrian traditions throughout the year - from the magical beginning full of oracles to the noisy end when the Christ Child is shot at. On lovingly designed pages you will find stories to laugh, read and marvel at as well as valuable tips, how you can take part and join in yourself. An illustrated book with impressive photos. 224 pages.
Distilling schnapps
Distilling schnapps - this is how it works: This book - ~4 updated edition ~ provides compact basic knowledge for beginners and valuable information for experienced fruit distillers. ~From the preparation of the fruit to the equipment required and the entire distillation process to the further processing of the distillate, you will find out everything so that you can distill your own schnapps yourself . ~The error compass shows possible sources of error. A highlight is the chapter on the sensory control and assessment of fruit brandies. ~Recipes for batch schnapps round off the work. 112 pages.
End with snails
For healthy plants and happy gardeners!160 diseases and pests in words and picturesClearly sorted by plantThe most important information in one place Look You don't know who is nibbling on your maple tree? Or why the phlox leaves the spoons dangling? With this book you can find out quickly and easily.The 42 most important garden plants are sorted alphabetically and their 160 potential pests are presented in words and pictures. Browse through the plants and identify the culprit you are looking for using a profile and picture. With this knowledge you can decide whether resistance is necessary and which biological or chemical means you want to use.
Farmer and weather rules
April warm, May cool, June wet, fills the farmer's barn and barrel. All farmers' and weather rules With name days and sowing tips Small weather encyclopediaIn this one In the book you will find a detailed collection of old farming and weather rules. Find out how you can use the centuries-old wealth of experience of our ancestors to make reliable long-term predictions even without weather forecasts and state-of-the-art satellite systems. With a wealth of information about weather, this book is a useful and entertaining companion for all gardening and nature activities.
First aid for fruit
Gesundes Obst erkennen und richtig schützen. Dieses Buch hilft Ihnen, Obstkrankheiten und Schädlinge schnell zu erkennen und gezielt zu behandeln. Die wichtigsten Krankheiten und Schädlinge werden verständlich erklärt und übersichtlich dargestellt. Für die gängigsten Obstsorten erfahren Sie, welche Probleme auftreten können, wie Sie Symptome sicher erkennen und welche Maßnahmen sich zur Behandlung eignen. Zusätzlich erhalten Sie wertvolle Tipps für den richtigen Anbau und wirksame Vorbeugung. Ein praktischer Ratgeber für Hobbygärtner, die gesunde Obstbäume pflegen und sich über eine reiche Ernte freuen möchten. 89 Seiten.
Flower and herbal liqueurs
Master distiller Rita Vitt has been combining the multifaceted aromas of flowers and herbs in her liqueur recipes for over 20 years. The noble and sometimes unusual compositions offer every liqueur lover new taste delights and encourage creative use of everyday, often overlooked treasures from nature. In each of the 50 recipes, the liqueur expert gives you precise instructions for collecting, preparing and maturing. From the sweet, flowery mullein-marigold liqueur to the spicy-green ribwort plantain-lady's mantle liqueur - let yourself be surprised by new flavor nuances! 128 pages.
Grafting and inoculating plants
Do you have the dream of refining an apple tree or refining a rose yourself? This doesn't have to remain a dream: This book introduces you to the best grafting methods from grafting to grafting. All techniques for refining berries, roses or fruit trees are explained to you so clearly that you can use them straight away. Thanks to its easy-to-understand instructions and clear photographs, this compact guide to refining plants by Heiner Schmid has become a classic. You will be introduced to the topic with background information and practical tips and will be equipped with the professional tools you need to refine your shrubs and trees yourself.
Greenhouse and cold frame
Regardless of whether you are a beginner or an experienced self-catering user, here you will find technically precise and at the same time easy-to-understand information about the equipment and maintenance of greenhouses and cold frames. In addition to the basics about climate, water and soil, you will learn interesting facts about growing vegetables and herbs with valuable tips for growing young plants on time. Detailed information will help you identify and treat plant diseases. Practical: With work calendar for the entire gardening year, so you know exactly what needs to be done month after month.
Harvest by the wayside
Local wild herbs are rich in valuable ingredients and have a wide range of uses in the kitchen and as medicinal products. In this book we will show you how to do it: where to find edible wild plants and how you can safely identify and recognize edible wild herbs. You will also learn simple recipes for the best wild herb dishes and how you can use wild herbs as medicinal herbs. Clear drawings and precise plant portraits help you to correctly identify wild herbs, fruits and berries, to learn about the effects of medicinal herbs and to use wild plants in a variety of ways in the kitchen.
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