Bibliograph

The value of weeds, Ann Cliff

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Label

The value of weeds, Ann Cliff

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The value of weeds

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

965135886

Responsibility statement

Ann Cliff

Summary

Weeds are wild plants that have survived in the face of centuries of hostility. Many gardeners who are unfamiliar with the versatility of weeds think of them as a nuisance. They can be good, bad, dangerous or beautiful. Above all, they are tough. This essential guide explores the virtues of good weeds, including how they can protect soil and add to soil fertility; act as companion plants in gardens; provide food for farm livestock; support wild life; provide herbal remedies for minor ailments; yield vegetable dyes and, finally, give us weed cuisine

Table Of Contents

Colonization by weeds -- The wildness of weeds -- Weeds in gardens -- Weeds on small farms -- Weeds for wildlife -- The control of weeds -- Weeds for health -- Weeds as vegetable dyes -- Eating weeds -- Safety

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