Agatha Raisin and the Potted Gardener and other stories

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008 by Book Guy | No Comments »

Penelope Keith stars as Agatha Raisin in four more full-cast BBC Radio 4 dramas.

Agatha Raisin, the Columbo of the Cotswolds, is back in four more full-cast dramas based on the bestselling books by M.C. Beaton.

The Potted Gardener - When a garden festival is announced, the village of Carsely is gripped with enthusiasm for water features and mulch. But the Grim Reaper is in the garden…

The Gardener’s Legacy - When her arch rival at the garden festival is found hanging from her conservatory roof, Agatha is determined to dig deep and root out the wrongdoer.

The Walkers of Dembley - Keen to get closer to James Lacey, Agatha joins his walking group. But she is soon embroiled in a saga of murder, lust and wellington boots.

A Marriage of Convenience - Agatha and James are hired to investigate the murder of a militant rambler. They go undercover as a married couple, but it’s a marriage made in hell.

Publisher: BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Author: M C Beaton
Narrator: Full Cast Production
ISBN: 9781405687805
Download Price: $18.99 Get it now

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Gardener’s Handbook, The

Sunday, April 27th, 2008 by Book Guy | No Comments »

Win the admiration of your friends and the envy of your neighbors… "Your Garden Bursts With Flowers, Plants, And Vegetables… Even If You’ve Never Gardened Before!"

By following some simple strategies, you can have a garden of almost mythical proportions. And it doesn’t have to take all your spare time, or cost a fortune — in fact, you’ll be surprised by how easy, inexpensive, and rewarding it really is.

If you long to have a beautiful garden, whether that means flowers or vegetables to you… if you want to see the astounded looks on the faces of your friends, and the sidelong envious glances of your neighbors… then this book should be of real interest to you. The guide will answer questions like…

- How to choose the right location for your garden.
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Choosing the right spot based on the flowers you want to grow.
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And turning it around - choosing your flowers based on the spot you have in which to grow them.
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How to lay out a garden, and why this step is so important.
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The tools you need - as well as the ones you don’t. Why spend extra money on tools you don’t really need?
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sing what you already have on hand; doing it the way it’s always been done.
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The secrets to removing weeds and grass from your garden.
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How to prepare the land for the plants you want to grow.
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The right way  - and the wrong way - to plant your garden.
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All about mulch; how to get it, the different kinds, you name it!
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How to keep track of your plants - it’s more important than you think! Different plants make different demands on your garden’s soil. Here’s how to keep it all under control.
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Everything you need to know about maintaining your garden and keeping it bursting with life.
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How to avoid being bugged by bugs; controlling insects the easy way.
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The secrets of getting rid of fungal growth.
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How and when to harvest vegetables!
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How to grow long-lasting perennials - which ones to choose, and which to avoid.
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The coveted list of "easy to grow" perennials.
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he lowest cost gardening method of all - as close to free as you can get.
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Creating your own "secret weapon" - making compost right in your backyard.

Whether you are planting a flower garden or a vegetable garden, you will discover that one of the great satisfactions of gardening is just getting out there and getting your hands dirty. Gardening is a great activity for reducing anxiety and reducing stress as you feel yourself getting closer to nature.

Yet, you might be asking yourself: How do I start a garden? What do I need to have in order to grow a garden? Are there any tricks of the trade I should know? Is it costly? How do I maintain my garden once I get it started? Will it take all of my time? With this easy gardening guide, you will discover the answers to these questions and to many more – before you know it, you will be out there putting your green thumb to work! 

You’ll Receive The Audio Book Plus The 88-Page eBook!

Publisher: DJ Publishing
Author: Don Smith
Narrator: Unknown
ISBN: N/A
Download Price: $29.95 Discover this audio book

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