Gardening & Horticulture

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The Most Beautiful Gardens of Paris - Paperback

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by St?phane Marie (Author)Stroll past the flowers, plants, sculptures, and charming parterres in twenty-five gardens of Paris, to discover France's history, culture, and botanical diversity through these open-air museums. From the most famous gardens--Versailles, Luxemburg, or Tuileries--to the hidden leafy gems--such as the Château de Saint-Jean-de-Beauregard vegetable gardens, the Bourdelle museum's sculpture garden, or the Albert Kahn Japanese-style garden--this guide takes readers on a cu...

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by Vanessa Berridge (Author)A unique tour of thirty of Britain's most beautiful gardens, classic and modern. A great gift for gardeners on their days off or during the long winter nights - because gardening is as much about dreaming as doing. Packed with photographs, many specially commissioned, and evocative and entertaining text telling the stories of the gardens and the people who created them. The gardens range from legendary romantic gardens like Sissinghurst and Great Dixter to dramati...

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Attracting Birds to Your Backyard: 536 Ways to Turn Your Yard and Garden Into a Haven for Your Favorite Birds - Paperback

$21.99

by Sally Roth (Author)Author BiographySally Roth is a lifelong naturalist and gardener and is the author of Natural Landscaping and Taylor's Guide to Ornamental Grasses. She lives in New Harmony, Indiana. Number of Pages: 320 Dimensions: 0.61 x 9.23 x 7.47 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: February 08, 2003

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by Marjorie Winslow (Author), Erik Blegvad (Illustrator)Whether you're entertaining garden sprites, feeding a regiment of toy soldiers, or simply whiling away a lazy afternoon, Mud Pies and Other Recipes is the only make-believe cookbook you'll ever need. With Marjorie Winslow's timeless guide on hand, you'll never be at a loss for something to do in your backyard or by the seashore; you'll be busy scooping up sand (a filling for Stuffed Sea Shells), hunting for flower petals (they make lovel...

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A History of Women in the Garden - Paperback

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by Twigs Way (Author)From the early misfortunes of Eve, condemning her descendants to a dubious reputation for fruit management, to the acclaimed successes of plant breeders such as the eccentric Ellen Willmott who combined bankruptcy with iris breeding, the fortunes of the female gardener have been as varied as their roles. From the sixteenth-century housewife, who neatly sidestepped accusations of herbal witchcraft while working her plot, to the unconventional Ladies of Llangollen, who elop...

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The Plant Society Design Handbook: A Plant Stylist's Guide to Creating Beautiful Living Spaces: With 40 Step-By-Step Projects for Indoors and Out - Hardcover

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by Jason Chongue (Author)Whether you are after a minimalist or maximalist aesthetic, architect and plant whisperer Jason Chongue will walk you through the myriad possibilities when bringing life to your home spaces, inside and out. The Plant Society Design Handbook is a book in three parts: First, it presents pictorial guides to plants and planters. Defining their form and illustrating how they grow and matching planters to plants, textures and tones. It also talks through how to start; how...

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Start and Run a Gardening Business, 4th Edition: Practical Advice and Information on How to Manage a Profitable Business - Paperback

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by Paul Power (Author)You don't need pots of money to start your own gardening business. With this book and a willingness to learn, you could soon be enjoying a profitable and enormously satisfying career doing something you love. Whether your aspirations are simply to sell a selection of home grown plants from the boot of your car or to establish a successful all-year-round gardening business, this book will show you how. It covers: - Preparing your business plan- Getting kitted out- How to ...

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Shaping the American Landscape: New Profiles from the Pioneers of American Landscape Design Project - Hardcover

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by Charles A. Birnbaum (Editor), Stephanie S. Foell (Editor), Cultural Landscape Foundation (Prepared by)Shaping the American Landscape explores the lives and work of 151 professionals who quite literally shaped both the land itself and our ideas of what the American landscape means. Although the contributors consider many important figures from the past, the book breaks new ground by including seminal designers who are in their twilight years, and in some cases still professionally active, t...

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The Tao of Vegetable Gardening: Cultivating Tomatoes, Greens, Peas, Beans, Squash, Joy, and Serenity - Paperback

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by Carol Deppe (Author)The Tao of Vegetable Gardening explores the practical methods as well as the deeper essence of gardening. In her latest book, groundbreaking garden writer Carol Deppe (The Resilient Gardener, Breed Your Own Vegetable Varieties) focuses on some of the most popular home garden vegetables--tomatoes, green beans, peas, and leafy greens--and through them illustrates the key principles and practices that gardeners need to know to successfully plant and grow just about any foo...

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Awesome Ancient Grains and Seeds: A Garden-To-Kitchen Guide, Includes 50 Vegetarian Recipes - Paperback

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by Dan Jason (Author), Michele Genest (Author)Bravo for tomatoes, beans and kale. But what's next for the ardent home gardener? Wheats, including farro, spelt and kamut, are surprisingly easy and very rewarding backyard crops. They can be planted as early as the ground can be worked in spring and harvested mid-summer to make room for fall crops. These ancient food sources can be milled for flour, sprouted or eaten as whole grains to retain their natural amino acids, fibre, vitamins, omega-3 f...

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Brewing with Cannabis: Using THC and CBD in Beer - Paperback

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by Keith Villa (Author)Brewing with Cannabis introduces the convergence of marijuana and brewing in the modern craft beer movement. Explore the varied history of how the cannabis plant became federally illegal and dive into both historic and current laws on decriminalization and legalization of cannabis in the U.S. Learn about the agriculture and biology of cannabis, unique characteristics of the plant, and the similarities between cannabis and hop plants. Find out all that is needed to succe...

Plants with Benefits: An Uninhibited Guide to the Aphrodisiac Herbs, Fruits, Flowers & Veggies in Your Garden - Hardcover

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by Helen Yoest (Author)Are some plants aphrodisiacs, or is that just a myth? Garden expert and plant detective Helen Yoest takes us on a romp through history, lore and ethnobotany to find out how 50 of these plants got their ""hot"" reputation - and what modern science has to say about it. Discover which common garden plants and favorite edibles have that ""something extra,"" and why. Plants With Benefits is filled with lush photography, growing tips, and recipes for preparing teas, potions a...

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Charles J. Stick and His Gardens - Hardcover

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by Jeff Poole (Author), Sam Abell (Foreword by)A fascinating biographical monograph of Charles J. Stick, the Virginia-based landscape architect renowned for his historically and culturally based gardens filled with luxuriant bloomsCharles Stick lives and works in the Piedmont region of Virginia, a land of rolling hills and dramatic vistas filled with echoes of the early history of America. Stick draws on all of this in his designs, which refer back to the classical designs of Thomas Jefferson...

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Paradise in Plain Sight: Lessons from a Zen Garden - Paperback

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by Karen Maezen Miller (Author)Come See the Garden That Is Your Life When Zen teacher Karen Maezen Miller and her family land in a house with a hundred-year-old Japanese garden, she uses the paradise in her backyard to glean the living wisdom of our natural world. Through her eyes, rocks convey faith, ponds preach stillness, flowers give love, and leaves express the effortless ease of letting go. The book welcomes readers into the garden for Zen lessons in fearlessness, forgiveness, presence,...

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The Prairie Gardener's Go-To for Vegetables - Paperback

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by Janet Melrose (Author), Sheryl Normandeau (Author)All the most common questions about growing vegetables in the prairies are answered in this first installation of the new gardening series, Guides for the Prairie Gardener.Too often people think of vegetable gardening in the prairies as challenging, but certified master gardeners Sheryl and Janet are here to show you how rewarding it can really be.From planning to planting, they encourage you to take a hands-on approach with your prairie ga...

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Uncultivated: Wild Apples, Real Cider, and the Complicated Art of Making a Living - Paperback

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by Andy Brennan (Author)"The best wine book I read this year was not about wine. It was about cider"--Eric Asimov, New York Times, on Uncultivated Today, food is being reconsidered. It's a front-and-center topic in everything from politics to art, from science to economics. We know now that leaving food to government and industry specialists was one of the twentieth century's greatest mistakes. The question is where do we go from here. Author Andy Brennan describes uncultivation as a process...

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From Vines to Wines, 5th Edition: The Complete Guide to Growing Grapes and Making Your Own Wine - Paperback

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by Jeff Cox (Author), Tim Mondavi (Foreword by)From planting vines to savoring the finished product, Jeff Cox covers every aspect of growing flawless grapes and making extraordinary wine. Fully illustrated instructions show you how to choose and prepare a vineyard site; build trellising systems; select, plant, prune, and harvest the right grapes for your climate; press, ferment, and bottle wine; and judge wine for clarity, color, aroma, and taste. With information on making sparkling wines, i...

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Hearty: On Cooking, Eating, and Growing Food for Pleasure and Subsistence - Paperback

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by Andrea Bennett (Author)Thoughtful, wide-ranging essays exploring food as a source of pleasure, practical creativity, and sustenance Food is the primary way andrea bennett connects with the world. They worked in the restaurant industry for a decade, and though they don't eat much meat and can't eat gluten, they take as much pleasure in food as Jeffrey Steingarten, Anthony Bourdain, or Guy Fieri. When they want to show someone they care, they cook them a meal. The essays in Hearty offer a sn...

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Wild Mocktails: Delicious Mocktails Using Home-Grown and Foraged Ingredients - Hardcover

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by Lottie Muir (Author)Create delicious mocktails using home-grown and foraged ingredients. Award-winning cocktail-maker and gardener Lottie Muir lends her talents to creating a wonderfully wild and varied collection of mocktails, all using home-grown and foraged ingredients, with a focus on low sugar and health conscious recipes. For this new repertoire of drinks, Lottie has delivered a selection of mocktails including infusions, cordials, sodas, shrubs, and tea. Try out the Iced Spring Toni...

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The Prairie Gardener's Go-To for Grasses - Paperback

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by Janet Melrose (Author), Sheryl Normandeau (Author)In the tenth book in the Guides for the Prairie Gardener series, lifelong gardeners Janet Melrose and Sheryl Normandeau take on the very prairie subject of grasses.Was ever there a prairie-er subject than grass? Important providers of habitat and food for numerous wildlife species, grasses also serve an integral role in erosion control. For the gardener they can open up a bounty of landscaping options, from the lawn to the pond. In the tent...

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Saving Seeds: A Home Gardener's Guide to Preserving Plant Biodiversity - Paperback

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by Dan Jason (Author)Part garden guide, part manifesto, this is an invitation to preserve our dynamic, sustainable food supply--one seed at a time. Number of Pages: 96 Dimensions: 0.3 x 6.5 x 4.7 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: August 04, 2020

Plantas de Interior (Houseplant) - Hardcover

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by DK (Author)Convierte tu casa en un oasis de interior y descubre todos los secretos para mantener tus plantas sanas y fuertes. Las plantas forman parte de la decoraci?n de la casa, sobre todo para todos aquellos que no tienen jard?n. Crea tu propio terrario, maceta colgante con macram? o una corona de suculentas, y dale vida a tu hogar gracias a este maravilloso libro sobre plantas de interior. Con explicaciones sencillas e instrucciones paso a paso, este libro es perfecto tanto para expert...

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Zen Garden Design: Mindful Spaces by Shunmyo Masuno - Japan's Leading Garden Designer - Hardcover

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by Mira Locher (Author), Shunmyo Masuno (Author), Terunobu Fujimori (Foreword by)Zen Buddhist priest Shunmyo Masuno understands that today's busy world leaves little time or space for self-reflection, but that a garden--even in the most urban of spaces--can provide some respite. In his words, "The garden is a special spiritual place where the mind dwells." With this in mind, Masuno has designed scores of spectacular Japanese gardens and landscapes with the aim of helping people achieve a bala...

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The Prairie Gardener's Go-To for Herbs - Paperback

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by Janet Melrose (Author), Sheryl Normandeau (Author)In the ninth book in Guides for the Prairie Gardeners series seasoned gardeners Sheryl Normandeau and Janet Melrose take all your questions about growing and enjoying herbs.If you've ever stood in the produce section of the grocery store trying to pick out the least wilty of those little plastic containers of herbs, you'll understand the appeal of growing your own. In the ninth installment of their prairie gardening series, seasoned (ahem) ...

Zen in the Garden: The Japanese Art of Peaceful Gardening - Hardcover

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by Miki Sakamoto (Author), Catherine Venner (Translator)Spring, summer, autumn, and winterThe seasons come and go, bringing changes both welcome and unexpected Miki Sakamoto has spent a lifetime tending her garden and reflecting on its mysteries. Why do primulas bloom in snow? Do the trees really 'talk' to one another? What are the black birds saying today? And is there a mindful way to deal with an aphid infestation? From rising early to walk barefoot on the grass each morning, to afternoons...

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Inside Your Japanese Garden: A Guide to Creating a Unique Japanese Garden for Your Home - Hardcover

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by Joseph Cali (Author), Sadao Yasumoro (Author)Learn how to create a tranquil outdoor space at home with this practical and inspiring guide! With instructive drawings and step-by-step techniques, Inside Your Japanese Garden walks you through designing and creating your very own Japanese garden. From small projects like benches and gates, to larger undertakings like bridges and mud walls, this book provides a wide variety of ways to enhance the space around your home, no matter the size. Inst...

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Northwest, Including British Columbia - Paperback

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by Roger Holmes (Author), Don Marshall (Author)Northwest Home Landscaping, including Western British Columbia is an updated, expanded edition of Creative Homeowner's award-winning best seller on landscaping northwest-style. Readers will find inspiring ideas for making the home landscape more attractive and functional. The 48 featured designs are created by landscape professionals from the region and use more than 200 plants that thrive in the southeast. Detailed instructions for projects such...

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Native Plants of the Northeast: A Guide for Gardening and Conservation - Hardcover

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by Donald J. Leopold (Author)Written by Donald J. Leopold, expert in horticulture, botany, forestry, and ecology No other single volume on native plants has such comprehensive horticultural coverage as Native Plants of the Northeast: A Guide for Gardening and Conservation. Nearly seven hundred species of native trees, shrubs, vines, ferns, grasses, and wildflowers from the northeastern quarter of the United States and all of eastern Canada are included. Each plant description includes inform...

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Gardens of Awakening: A Guide to the Aesthetics, History, and Spirituality of Kyoto's Zen Landscapes - Hardcover

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by Kazuaki Tanahashi (Author), Mitsue Nagase (Photographer)Renowned artist Kaz Tanahashi reveals the deep, inner spiritual connections that Zen gardens can foster, with over 75 stunning full-color photos of the masterpiece gardens of Kyōto, Japan. Imagine yourself in Kyōto, Japan, gazing at an ancient temple garden. How would you contextualize what you are seeing? What is the history of this centuries-old contemplative art form of Zen gardening? What are its symbols and concepts? Richly illus...

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by Sarah Cray (Illustrator)An illustrated exploration of the language and symbolism of flowers to celebrate the special ones in your life.Celebrate the secret language and symbolism of flowers with Sarah Cray's sixth book, The Language of Flowers. Beautiful watercolor, gouache, and ink illustrations are paired with explorations of flora and the messages we send with each bouquet. Allow it to serve as an intimate gift, a personal art piece, or to complement your spring and Valentine's Day deco...

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Ontario Garlic: The Story from Farm to Festival - Paperback

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by Peter McClusky (Author)The taste of Ontario garlic is as rich and varied as its history. Used mainly for medicinal purposes in the nineteenth century, people turned up their noses at the aromatic bulb as it became associated with new immigrants. The once acceptable ingredient became undesirable in church and school--kids who smelled of garlic were sent home. Pioneering chefs, farmers and a wave of cultural diversity have brought the zesty allium into the mainstream, making it a gourmand's ...

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Gravetye Manor: 20 Years' Work Round an Old Manor House - Hardcover

$115.00

by William Robinson (Author), Tom Coward (Author)A spectacular, oversized facsimile edition of a famous text by best-loved garden writer William Robinson with new color photos and a foreword by its current renowned gardener, Tom Coward, which bring this historic estate and garden to new life. Gravetye Manor is considered, along with nearby Sissinghurst and Great Dixter, one of England's most famous and exquisite estate gardens. Robinson purchased the Elizabethan-era property in 1885; working ...