Tom Petherick Libros

This volume offers a photographic study of the impact of trees on our lives and our surroundings. It looks at a different climate zone from the arctic north to the tropical south, describing the native trees in their natural habitat, their relationship and importance to man over the centuries.

A global shift has begun that is slanted towards slowing down and consuming less, embracing artisan foods, and championing human-scale organic growing methods that are safe, compassionate, and pleasurable. This comprehensive reference is designed to inspire, educate and encourage a process of change towards a simple, gentle, and sustainable way of living. It features a passionate approach to understanding why changes need to be made and how they can be achieved in a fun and life-enhancing way, and highlights in particular ways to grow organic vegetables and fruits or raise animals in almost any setting. Its central aim is to encourage the practice of sustainability in every aspect of life.

Enjoy a spectacular visual tour of the private gardens at Heligan Manor in Cornwall, site of Europe’s largest garden restoration and the gardens voted England’s best by viewers of BBC “Gardener’s World.” Breathtaking full-color photographs, historic images, and engaging text capture the romance of this spectacular landscape which fell into decay after World War I and has now been returned to its former glory. Take a leisurely “stroll” through Heligan’s lush flower, vegetable, alpine, and Italian gardens; its vinery; its many wonderful buildings, including a woodworking barn and mill; bird sanctuary; and farm.