Gardening & Horticulture

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Solutions Manual for Geometry: A High School Course - Paperback

$89.08

by Philip Carlson (Author)This book presents the worked-out solutions for all the exercises in the text by Lang and Murrow. It will be of use not only to mathematics teachers, but also to students using the text for self-study. Number of Pages: 140 Dimensions: 0.41 x 9.28 x 6.2 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: February 18, 1994

Place and Memory in the Singing Crane Garden - Hardcover

$114.68

by Vera Schwarcz (Author)The Singing Crane Garden in northwest Beijing has a history dense with classical artistic vision, educational experimentation, political struggle, and tragic suffering. Built by the Manchu prince Mianyu in the mid-nineteenth century, the garden was intended to serve as a refuge from the clutter of daily life near the Forbidden City. In 1860, during the Anglo-French war in China, the garden was destroyed. One hundred years later, in the 1960s, the garden served as the ...

The Worm Book: The Complete Guide to Gardening and Composting with Worms - Paperback

$19.00

by Loren Nancarrow (Author), Janet Hogan Taylor (Author)Worms are the latest (as well as, of course, perhaps the oldest ) trend in earth-friendly gardening, and in this handy guide, the authors of DEAD SNAILS LEAVE NO TRAILS demystify the world of worm wrangling, with everything you need to know to build your own worm bin, make your garden worm-friendly, pamper your soil, and much much more.Author BiographyJANET HOGAN TAYLOR is an entymologist and former zookeeper who now works as a community...

The Book of the Mushroom: Growing & Harvesting - Paperback

$48.94

by A. Defries (Author)Originally published in 1936, this book is a detailed introduction to the cultivation of the mushroom. Full of practical information and instructions on growing and harvesting mushrooms, this book is still of great practical use to today's grower or mushroom enthusiast and even features a short collection of classic recipes. Contents include: introduction - The Nature of The Mushroom - Site and Soil - Buildings - Manures - Spawns - Making up Beds - Care of Beds - Disease...

Baltimore's Historic Parks and Gardens - Hardcover

$34.54

by Eden Unger Beowditch (Author), Eden Unger Bowditch (Author), Eden Unger Bowditch on Behalf of the Cyl (Author)Full of resplendent parks and gardens, Baltimore has a long history of embracing local flora and greenery. Through the centuries, Baltimore has been at the forefront of park design, playgrounds, and green spaces, counting the Olmsted brothers among their visionary architects. In fact, the city of Baltimore has been internationally recognized for its development and protection of it...

Ontario Garlic: The Story from Farm to Festival - Hardcover

$36.70

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 ...

Survival Gardening: The Ultimate Guide to Growing Your Own Food in Any Situation - Paperback

$32.38

by Leonard Buckley (Author)Are you ready to take control of your family's food security? No matter what challenges may come your way, you can ensure that your loved ones are well-fed with the help of this book.Discover the secrets to growing an abundant and healthy food supply right in your own backyard. With proven strategies and expert guidance, you'll learn how to cultivate a thriving garden that can sustain your family's nutritional needs.Whether you have a spacious yard or limited space,...

Garden Planner And Log Book: Monthly Gardening Notebook for Recording Important Plant Details of Vegetable, Fruit, Flower, Herb & Ornamental - Paperback

$18.34

by Stephan Fischer (Author)Set annual goals, keep a record of your work, track your performance, and note what you've learned over each season. Chart garden design and plan next year's layout. Keep a record of plantings, soil chemistry, fertilizing, compost rotation, pest issues, weather, watering needs and more. Number of Pages: 102 Dimensions: 0.21 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: July 21, 2023

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by J. F. Quick (Author)Come see what grows in this explorative nonfiction science series for readers age six and up. Spotlighting plant life such as trees, legumes, and herbs, these books offer up-close studies of the life stages featured plant species go through as they mature. Detailed photos, easy-to-follow text, and life-cycle recaps provide for fascinating botanical experiences. Explore the fascinating world of sunflowers in this middle-grade biology book. Readers will discover the grow...

The Complete Guide to Raised Bed Gardening: Grow Your Own Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs with Sustainable, Budget-friendly DIY Solutions and Gardening - Paperback

$17.26

by Sophie McKay (Author)Are you uncertain about how to start your raised bed garden? In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn everything you need to know about planning, building, and maintaining your raised beds. This book will show you: The priceless versatility and sustainability of raised bed gardening and accessible methods for creating resilient and productive garden spacesHow to strategically plan and design a raised bed garden to maximize space for optimal plant productivityPrecise s...

$24.82

The Tropical Houseplant Doctor: An Expert Gardening Guide to Nurse Sick & Dying Plants Back to Vibrant Health - Paperback

$17.26

by Rhea Spencer (Author)Do you desire beautiful houseplants in your home? Ones you can be proud of and show off year-round? Then keep reading!It can be quite heart-wrenching to witness your beloved houseplants struggling and fading away as time goes by. If you have experienced this, then you crave the special touch that can rejuvenate your plants, transforming them into thriving testaments of your care and understanding.Many people are unaware of the specific needs of tropical plants, and rea...

Success With Hydrangeas: A Gardener's Guide - Hardcover

$51.79

by Lorraine Ballato (Author)This is an award-winning international best-selling book on how to get the best from your hydrangeas. It answers the questions everybody asks like "Why no flowers?" and "How do I prune this plant?" Easily find tips on pruning, fertilizing, transplanting, changing flower color, and so much more! Over 150 photos and illustrations make this an easy-to-use everyday guide for the hydrangea lover. Number of Pages: 206 Dimensions: 0.69 x 10 x 7 IN Publication Date: Novemb...

Goofy Goats Guide to Gardening - Paperback

$17.26

by Eli Tracewell (Illustrator), Theresa F. Teti (Author)This is a simple story/guide for low-level readers, children and the developmentally disabled to learn how to create their own garden. Number of Pages: 62 Dimensions: 0.17 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: September 17, 2024

Grow Your Own Spices: Harvest Homegrown Ginger, Turmeric, Saffron, Wasabi, Vanilla, Cardamom, and Other Incredible Spices -- No Matter Where You Live! - Paperback

$31.03

by Tasha Greer (Author), Greta Moore (Illustrator), Lindsey Feldpausch (Contribution by)In Grow Your Own Spices, author and spice-growing gardener Tasha Greer hands you everything you need to know to grow a thriving spice garden, with practical tips and in-depth advice on cultivating over 30 different spices. Unlike herbs, which consist of the green leaves of certain plants, spices come from the seeds, roots, bark, or berries of plants, which means growing, harvesting, and preparing spices i...

Barn Plans And Outbuildings (1881) - Hardcover

$61.85

by Byron David Halsted (Author)Barn Plans And Outbuildings is a comprehensive guidebook written by Byron David Halsted in 1881. The book provides a detailed account of various types of barns and outbuildings that were commonly used in the late 19th century. It includes over 200 illustrations and plans for barns, stables, sheds, and other structures that were used for agricultural purposes.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific type of building. The first chapte...

My Best Grass: Basic and Practical Lawn Care Manual - Paperback

$51.95

by Francisco Paco Mieres (Author)"Sure there are no more beautiful thing to see in a house, a building, a mansion, a castle or a sports field that green and pure grass without weeds, and where we can see it from our children playing seniors enjoying a beautiful day or athletes trying to show their qualities and skills" With this simple but true phrase, Francisco the author of this manual defines which is one of the objectives of his work: Cooperate with homeowners and landscapers to improve o...

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$9.95

by Jason Johns (Author)Nothing compares to the taste of homegrown tomatoes! Master gardener Jason Johns shares his love for and knowledge of growing this popular, savory fruit so that even novices can produce a bumper crop. This in-depth guide teaches you how to: - grow tomatoes in beds, containers, or greenhouses, - choose companion plants and prevent pests and diseases, - make your favorite tomato dishes, and freeze or can fresh tomatoes for later use. Number of Pages: 123 Dimensions: 0.5 x...

Tree, Shrub, and Vine Seeds: A Pictorial Field Guide - Paperback

$22.14

by Terry A. Woodger (Author)This full-color, user-friendly field guide covers the basics involved in the collection, cleaning, and storage of tree, shrub, and vine seeds. Learn from an expert how to overcome pests when storing seeds, and handle environmental factors that may threaten the integrity of your seeds. An introduction to identifying different varieties of seeds will make collecting easy for beginner and experienced collectors alike. Over 160 close-up color photographs of seeds gathe...

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Extraordinary Ornamental Edibles: 100 Perennials, Trees, Shrubs and Vines for Canadian Gardens - Paperback

$24.95

by Mike Lascelle (Author)Growing your own food continues to gain popularity, but planting and tending vegetables every year certainly requires more effort than the ease of maintaining a backyard full of well-established hardy perennials. Now, with the help of this volume, gardeners can have the best of both worlds by planning a garden full of edible perennials that are both gorgeous and easy-to-maintain. From Akebia vine, with its scented flowers and tasty purple-skinned seed pods, to shade-l...

Fruit and Veggies 101 - Vegetable Companion Planting: Companion Guide On How To Grow Vegetables Using Essential, Organic & Sustainable Gardening Strat - Paperback

$18.70

by Green Roots (Author)Immerse yourself in the world of vegetable gardening with our comprehensive guide, "Fruit and Veggies 101 - Vegetable Companion Planting". This guide opens a new dimension in home gardening that emphasizes the harmonious growth of vegetables together. In this guide, you will discover the beneficial pairings of the most common garden vegetables and learn how to apply them in your own garden. It's not just about planting seeds and hoping for the best; it's about understan...

Strange Stories from History for Young People - Paperback

$16.18

by George Cary Eggleston (Author)"Strange Stories from History for Young People," by George Cary Eggleston, is a captivating collection of historical tales aimed at a young audience. This work of literature is a compilation of uncommon and enjoyable anecdotes from various eras and cultures, offering a unique viewpoint on history. Eggleston's story transports readers through time, exposing lesser-known stories that have made an influence on history. From ancient civilizations to more recent oc...

Garden Adventure: A Wordless Nonfiction Book - Paperback

$10.78

by Jill Malcolm (Author), Jill Malcolm (Illustrator)Taking care of a garden requires a lot of hard work...you have to be willing to get your hands dirty! This nonfiction book about what it takes to grow a garden helps early learners connect with the world around them while allowing adults to balance structured learning time and free play. Explore some beautiful and diverse gardens in this wordless nonfiction book, which connects to early learners' daily lives with gorgeous, full-color photogr...

Growing Green - A Beginner's Guide to Successful Greenhouse Gardening - Paperback

$8.62

by Kathy Campbell (Author)Embark on Your Gardening Adventure with "Greenhouses for Beginners" by Cathy CampbellDive into the world of greenhouse gardening with "Greenhouses for Beginners," an essential guide by gardening expert Cathy Campbell. This insightful book is tailored for beginners and provides a comprehensive introduction to creating and maintaining a successful greenhouse. Whether you're a novice gardener or looking to expand your gardening skills, Cathy Campbell's guidance will tur...

Wild Edible Plants of the Pacific Northwest: Locate, Identify, Store, and Prepare Your Foraged Finds - Paperback

$23.74

by Shannon Warner (Author)Discover the hidden treasures of the Pacific Northwest with "Wild Edible Plants of the Pacific Northwest," your comprehensive guide to foraging and feasting on nature's bounty. Whether seasoned or new to foraging, this beautifully illustrated book will teach you how to identify, harvest, and prepare the most delicious wild edibles in the region.✓ Unearth over 75 wild edible plants and mushrooms native to the Pacific Northwest, each accompanied by detailed description...

The Idiosyncratic Garden: How to crreate and enjoy a personalized outdoor space - Paperback

$26.99

by H. Ralph Schumacher (Author), Elizabeth S. Schumacher (With)Every garden offers opportunities to innovate and reflect personal interests, or as shown in H. Ralph Schumacher's book, to be idiosyncratic. This lavishly illustrated guide offers inspirational ideas from both Philadelphia area gardens and the author's own garden for developing distinctive features for any garden. Some of the topics covered include topography, color schemes, seasonal changes, focal points, using art in the garden...

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Beyond the Root Cellar: The Market Gardeners Guide to Growing and Storing Vegetables for Off-Season Sales and Food Security - Paperback

$45.00

by Sam Knapp (Author)"Overflowing with invaluable tips and innovative strategies, this guide goes beyond the typical fast crops seen in most market gardens. . . I encourage all growers to study it and level up their farming game."--Jean-Martin Fortier, author of The Market Gardener and The Winter Market GardenerBeyond the Root Cellar is the inspiring guide that proves that--with a little ingenuity--the savvy grower can successfully select, harvest, store, and sell vegetables throughout the of...

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Cultivating Delight: A Natural History of My Garden - Paperback

$17.99

by Diane Ackerman (Author)"Ackerman has done it again ... one of the most buoyant and enjoyable garden reads ... uplifting, intelligent." -- Boston GlobeIn the mode of her bestseller A Natural History of the Senses, Diane Ackerman celebrates the sensory pleasures of her garden through the seasons.Whether she is deadheading flowers or glorying in the profusion of roses, offering sugar water to a hummingbird or studying the slug, she welcomes the unexpected drama and extravagance as well as th...

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Root to Leaf: A Southern Chef Cooks Through the Seasons - Hardcover

$45.00

by Steven Satterfield (Author)Finalist for the 2016 IACP Awards: Julia Child First BookEat More Vegetables.James Beard Award-winning chef of celebrated Atlanta restaurant Miller Union, Steven Satterfield--dubbed the "Vegetable Shaman" by the New York Times' Sam Sifton--has enchanted diners with his vegetable dishes, capturing the essence of fresh produce through a simple, elegant cooking style. Like his contemporaries April Bloomfield and Fergus Henderson, who use the whole animal from nose t...

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The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs: An Essential Guide to the Flavors of the World - Hardcover

$45.00

by Padma Lakshmi (Author)From the Emmy-nominated host of the award-winning Top Chef, an A-to-Z compendium of spices, herbs, salts, peppers, and blends, with beautiful photography and a wealth of explanation, history, and cooking advice."A beautiful book by Padma Lakshmi featuring an extensive catalogue and helpful recommendations on how best to use these ingredients to create full-flavored dishes. A great resource for any chef or home cook." -- Eric RipertAward-winning cookbook author and tel...

From Seed to Pumpkin: A Fall Book for Kids - Paperback

$8.99

by Wendy Pfeffer (Author), James Graham Hale (Illustrator)Read and find out about how pumpkins grow from a tiny yellow seed to a pumpkin in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.This is a clear and appealing environmental science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. Plus it includes includes a find out more section with activities such as an experiment to show how plants use roots to drink water from the ground and a recipe for roasted pumpkin s...

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by Helene J. Jordan (Author), Loretta Krupinski (Illustrator)Read and find out about how a tiny acorn grows into an enormous oak tree in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.This is a clear and appealing environmental science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. Plus it includes a find out more activity section with a simple experiment encouraging kids to discover what a seed needs to grow.This is a Level 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means ...