Nature Books

Top lodging and dining picks for every budget Nature in the city at the Gardens by the Bay, Botanic Gardens, Night Safari, Singapore Zoo, Jurong BirdPark, and Singapore Nature Reserves The best of Singapore after dark Markets for rugs, batik, rattan, and jade, plus mall shopping for designer clothes Local culture from Little India to the National Museum of Singapore Favorite spots for street food and Pan-Asian dining Side trips to Pulau Ubin, Bintan, and Johor Bahru

Homemade jams, marmalades, pickles and chutneys have always been the first items to go at farmers' markets and fetes, and why not? They are a hundred times better than the shop-bought kind. And they make such fantastic use of a glut. Alongside all the favourite raspberry, strawberry and blackberry fruit jams and marmalades, there are recipes for jellies, relishes, pickles and chutneys.

Bring the many wonderful benefits of herbs into your life with this beautifully illustrated, accessible book on 88 herbs and their many purposes.Starting with Aloe Vera, used as a soothing agent for over 2,000 years, and ending with Yarrow, whose leaves can be added to salad and which was once called “soldier’s woundwart” because of its efficacy on the battlefield, The Book of Herbs reveals the secrets of a wide range of plants that can really enhance your life.Each page features color photographs of the plant itself in its many forms and is full of well-presented information on how to use it. There are sections covering each herb’s history, as well as its culinary uses, medical benefits (including special precautions), and household and cosmetic applications, such · Borage leaves in a face pack help moisturize dry skin.· Caraway seeds are a long-standing breath freshener.· Catmint makes a cleansing hair wash.· Lavender is a natural insect repellent, good to grow near the deck or porch.· Nettle can help skin problems.· Valerian can be used to help get rid of pests.Chock full of useful information that can help make every part of life more natural and organic, The Book of Herbs is an indispensable and easy-to-use reference that’s a must for every home.

Do you know......how to hypnotize a chicken?...why the sky is blue?...which animals are most commonly named "Jaws"?...how to make invisible ink?...where to find the town of Ding Dong?...how to turn your watch into a compass?...what you get when you cross a vampire and a snowman? Find out, in this essential collection of the smart, the silly, and the strange. You won't find such a collection of bizarre knowledge and fascinating facts anywhere else. Whether you want to know how to talk to foreign animals, what to do if zombies attack, when to eat jellyfish, what a cryptid is, or how to be a phrenologist, this book is for you.

Green smoothies straight from your garden!Smoothies blended with fresh, crisp greens and natural fruit juices will increase your daily vegetable intake, boost your energy, and improve your overall well-being--and they don't have to cost a fortune! The Green Smoothie Garden teaches you how to make the healthiest green smoothies without breaking the bank. Featuring simple instructions and valuable gardening tips, this book shows you how to grow the vegetables in your favorite smoothies and incorporate them into a variety of delicious recipes. From kale to spinach to collards, the nutrient-rich greens featured in these tasty smoothies can be produced in any gardening space, so you'll be able to reap the benefits of a homegrown green smoothie no matter where you live. The Green Smoothie Garden gives you the advice and tools you need to make the most nutritious drinks right at home and at a fraction of the cost!

Practical and attractive with space to make notes, this is the book to read before starting to garden and includes a green placemarker ribbon Get inspired to grow fruit, vegetables, and herbs with this practical and accessible guide to seasonal edible planting. With diary pages to recording notes, this pocket-sized companion is an indispensable piece of gardening kit for the green-fingered—homemade produce never tasted so good!