Gardening & Horticulture

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From Seed to Salad: A Step-By-Step Manual for Backyard Gardening

$10.75

Report copyright infringementby Frank Salerno (Author)How to turn your backyard garden into a Green Machine. There is something supremely satisfying about pulling out of the backyard garden a big head of crisp lettuce, a half-dozen ripe, red tomatoes, a basketful of Sugar Snap peas, or any one of the dozen or more fresh vegetables growing there. Well, you too can turn your backyard into a cornucopia of plenty from spring through summer and fall, and you don't need a green thumb. All you need ...

Songs in the Garden: Poetry and Gardens in Ancient Japan

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Report copyright infringementby Kyoko Selden (Translator), Marc Peter Keane (Author)The garden as a poem. Not simply a beautiful design to be appreciated by looking, but a living poem that can actually be read. That is the way gardens were thought of in Japan during the Heian period (794-1185). In that ancient society, a detailed understanding of poetry was an essential part of life for people in the literate classes. Poetic anthologies were learned by heart and all manner of communications e...

Culinary Cultivation for Southern California Gardens: A plant guide for food forests in Mediterranean Climates

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Report copyright infringementby Andrew M. Kanzler (Author)This book is a primer for those wanting to grow their own food while maintaining a consciousness of the water security issues in Southern California. After having spent a number of years looking for plants that provide food without needing extra water (or excessive water) in Southern California I decided that there needs to be one place to look for others to find the same information I have gathered over the years. After searching for ...

Home Farming Revolution for Drylands - Black and White

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Report copyright infringementby Melanie Rubin (Author), Zoe Wilcox (Author)Developed out of Zoe Wilcox and Melanie Rubin's workshops at Mother Nature Gardens and Sacred Heart Backyard Farm, "The Home Farming Revolution for Drylands" is a step-by step guide to help you convert any plot of land into a micro-farm. Although the book focuses on techniques for the desert Southwest of the United States, the main concepts and principles are applicable anywhere. The benefits of creating home farms in ...

Sea Salt Fertilization: Healthier Soil and a Healthier You!

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Report copyright infringementby Eryn Paige (Author)From Eryn Paige, author of How to Grow Glorious Wheatgrass at Home Tutorial - With Salty Sea Mineral Eco-Fertilization for Superior Mineral Rich Soil. What is sea salt fertilization? Is salt really bad for soil, and for us too? Is seawater and its salt destructive, or are they a tremendous secret ally that can grow more nutritious plants that lead to increased disease resistance and better health - for both plants and us? Well, join Eryn Pai...

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Understanding Orchids: An Uncomplicated Guide to Growing the World's Most Exotic Plants

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Report copyright infringementby William Cullina (Author)Orchids are the largest family of plants in the world. With 30,000 known species, you could acquire a different orchid every day for eighty years and still not grow them all. Back in the realm of reality, readers of this beautiful plant care book can quickly and easily find the orchids that are right for them -- which ones will thrive on a windowsill, which prefer artificial lights, and which need a greenhouse; which are for beginners, w...

Grafting and Budding: A Practical Guide for Fruit and Nut Plants and Ornamentals

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Report copyright infringementby W. Lewis (Author), D. Alexander (Author)Grafting and Budding is a comprehensive and clearly written, practical guide to all of the grafting and budding techniques any professional or home gardener is likely to need. The book begins with a brief history of the subject, explains how grafting works and shows why it is now the preferred technique for propagating most commercial plants. It then describes the basics of budding, grafting and multi-grafting and present...

Identifying and Harvesting Edible and Medicinal Plants

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Report copyright infringementby Steve Brill (Author), Evelyn Dean (Author)The beautifully illustrated, definitive guide to foraging, harvesting, and preparing wild plants for food and medicineIdentifying and Harvesting Edible and Medicinal Plants in Wild (and Not So Wild) Places shows readers how to find and prepare more than five hundred different plants for nutrition and better health. It includes information on common plants such as mullein (a tea made from the leaves and flowers suppresse...

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Garden Insects of North America: The Ultimate Guide to Backyard Bugs - Second Edition

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Report copyright infringementby Whitney Cranshaw (Author), David Shetlar (Author)An updated edition of the most complete resource on backyard insects available This second edition of Garden Insects of North America solidifies its place as the most comprehensive guide to the common insects, mites, and other "bugs" found in the backyards and gardens of the United States and Canada. Featuring 3,300 full-color photos and concise, detailed text, this fully revised book covers the hundreds of speci...

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Butterfly Gardening: The North American Butterfly Association Guide

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Report copyright infringementby Jane Hurwitz (Author)An indispensable and lavishly illustrated guide to creating a garden that attracts and sustains butterflies Butterfly gardening creates habitats that support butterflies, connecting us with some of the most beautiful creatures in the natural world and bringing new levels of excitement and joy to gardening. In this engaging and accessible guide, lavishly illustrated with more than two hundred color photographs and maps, accomplished butterfl...

Where There's Smoke: The Environmental Science, Public Policy, and Politics of Marijuana

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Report copyright infringementby Char Miller (Editor), Jared Huffman (Foreword by)Over the course of a year, in just one national forest in California, raids on illegal marijuana growing operations yielded 19,710 pounds of infrastructure, 138 ounces of restricted poisons, 4,595 pounds of fertilizer, 12 gallons of common pesticides, 5.6 miles of waterlines, and 102 propane bottles. Even as efforts to legalize marijuana accelerate, such "trespass grows" spread exponentially--as does their effect...

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Dream Plants for the Natural Garden: Over 1,200 Beautiful and Reliable Plants for a Natural Garden

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Report copyright infringementby Piet Oudolf (Author), Henk Gerritsen (Author)Join two of the world's most influential garden designers, Piet Oudolf and Henk Gerritsen, as they describe their ideal perennials, bulbs, grasses, ferns and small shrubs for your natural garden. This comprehensive compendium classifies these 1200 plants according to their behaviour, strengths and uses. An ideal plant is one that is both beautiful and robust, performing reliably with very little input from the gard...

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Report copyright infringementby Hugo Rittson Thomas (Photographer), Victoria Summerley (Author)A captivating portrait of 20 of the greatest British gardens and the lords, ladies and gardeners who own and manage them. Focusing on the counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, this stunning book features gardens designed by some of the leading contemporary garden designers from across the world. This beautiful corner of England has a rich tradition of garden making, which is explored in th...

The Gardener's Companion to Medicinal Plants: An A-Z of Healing Plants and Home Remedies

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Report copyright infringementby Royal Botanic Gardens Kew (Author), Jason Irving (Author)The Gardener's Companion to Medicinal Plants is a beautifully illustrated giftable gardening reference book, which combines exquisite botanical illustrations with practical self-help projects. Every day sees a discovery in the press about the new uses of plants, and it's certain that most of our most important drugs are derived from plants. From willow (used to procure aspirin) to periwinkle (used in chem...

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Drought-Resistant Planting: Lessons from Beth Chatto's Gravel Garden

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Report copyright infringementby Beth Chatto (Author), Steven Wooster (Photographer)Legendary gardener and plantswoman Beth Chatto describes how she transformed a piece of wasteland into a lush and blooming garden in this beautiful book, filled with helpful tips and practical advice. The story of how Beth Chatto created her gravel garden on 'possibly the driest, and the most windswept, piece of soil in England' has a message of hope for gardeners everywhere. At the outset she promised herself...

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The Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing House Plants: The Art and Science to Grow Your Own House Plants

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Report copyright infringementby Kay Maguire (Author), Royal Botanic Gardens Kew (Author), Jason Ingram (Photographer)From the Kew Experts series, this book is perfect book for the house plant gardener, filled with invaluable tips, tricks and handy advice to help your plants thrive! Are your house plants forlorn? Do they need more knowledgeable attention? With the help of experts from the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, discover which plants are delicate and which indestructible, whether these ...

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Designing, Planting and Using a Therapeutic Garden

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Report copyright infringementby Sue Jefferies (Author)The benefits of therapeutic gardens, where users can interact with plants for the purpose of moving towards a specific outcome or meeting a particular need, is increasingly being recognized in healthcare and beyond. This book provides a practical guide for garden designers, horticulture professionals, landscape architects and therapeutic horticulturalists to create a successful and sustainable therapeutic garden space, whether from scratch...

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American Organic: A Cultural History of Farming, Gardening, Shopping, and Eating

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Report copyright infringementby Robin O'Sullivan (Author)In 1947, when J. I. Rodale, editor of Organic Gardening, declared, "the Revolution has begun," a mere 60,000 readers and a ragtag army of followers rallied to the cause, touting the benefits of food grown with all-natural humus. More than a half century later, organic farming is part of a multi-billion-dollar industry, spreading from the family farm to agricultural conglomerates, and from the supermarket to the farmer's market to the di...

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A Home in Bloom: Four Enchanted Seasons with Flowers

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Report copyright infringementby Christie Purifoy (Author)Through enchanting prose and delightful activities, avid writer, gardener and placemaker Christie Purifoy helps readers capture the curious magic of the garden and bring its life and joy into their homes. A flower garden is a place where endless possibilities are contemplated (and celebrated), where reason bows to beauty, and practicality gives way to whimsy. It's where we sink our roots deep, lean into the rhythms of each season, and w...

The Kingdom of Heaven: A Gardening Primer

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Report copyright infringementby Danielle Hitchen (Author), Jessica Blanchard (Artist)The Kingdom of Heaven uses the many allusions to gardening in the Bible to teach little ones about God's kingdom and their role in it. The story of mankind starts in a garden, and references to planting, growing, sowing, and reaping can be found throughout Scripture. Most important, Jesus uses this relatable imagery to describe how his followers are to mature in their faith and share God's truth with others....

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Report copyright infringementby Eden Unger Bowditch (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 its green spaces. Baltimore's Historic Parks and Garden...

The Family Garden Plan: Grow a Year's Worth of Sustainable and Healthy Food

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Report copyright infringementby Melissa K. Norris (Author)Grow a Year's Worth of Food for Your Family Do something good for your loved ones by learning how to plant a garden that will yield wholesome, organic fruits and vegetables in surprisingly less space than you would think. Melissa K. Norris, fifth-generation homesteader and host of the popular Pioneering Today podcast, walks you through each step of the process, including how to decide which food crops are best for your area and famil...

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Report copyright infringementby Scott Cunningham (Author)Encuentre una fuente mágica en su jardín. Este es un libro sobre mágia tan antigua como el conocimiento sobre las plantas. Aprenda a preparar amuletos y encantamientos, bolsas con hierbas mágicas, inciensos y aceites aromáticos, infusiones y ungüentos. Las hierbas son fáciles de conseguir en las tiendas, el campo o en su propio jardín. Sus aplicaciones son infinitas: para ayudar a la visión psíquica, obtener protección, despertar la pas...

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Mother Nature's Herbal: A Complete Guide for Experiencing the Beauty, Knowledge & Synergy of Everything That Grows

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Report copyright infringementby Judith Griffin (Author)Step into a world of spiritual rejuvenation and radiant health with the restorative power of herbs. Brimming with herbal folklore, tips for growing and harvesting your own herbs, and over two hundred medicinal and culinary recipes from diverse cultures, Mother Nature's Herbal will become your trusted companion on the path to natural living. Take a tour of the time-honored traditions and healing practices of cultures past and present, incl...

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Plant Magic: A Year of Green Wisdom for Pagans & Wiccans

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Report copyright infringementby Sandra Kynes (Author)Connect to the natural world in ways you never expected with the many magical uses of ordinary and classically witchy plants. Plant Magic presents a unique approach to working with plants in concert with the cycles of nature. Learn which ones best align with the sabbats on the Wheel of the Year and which are most useful for the time between them. Sandra Kynes guides you through a year of plant magic, providing significant dates and detailed...

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Tiny and Wild: Build a Small-Scale Meadow Anywhere

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Report copyright infringementby Graham Laird Gardner (Author)Go low-maintenance and no-mow while supporting nature and biodiversity by planting a mini wildflower meadow with guidance from Tiny & Wild. *2024 American Horticultural Society Book Award Winner* The word "meadow" might conjure an image of a broad, expansive prairie covering acres of land, but it doesn't have to. Meadows don't have to be big to make a difference in the health of the planet. If you choose the right plants, even a...

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The Sustainable Homestead: Create a Thriving Permaculture Ecosystem with Your Garden, Animals, and Land

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Report copyright infringementby Angela Ferraro-Fanning (Author), Temple Grandin (Foreword by)Join the permaculture revolution! Author Angela Ferraro-Fanning (Axe & Root Homestead) shares techniques and tips for a homestead with synergy between soil, plants, animals, and trees. If you're like most homesteaders, the dream is to make the most of your land by working with it, not against it. From capturing water and building strong soil to helping your animals live their best lives, The Susta...

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Black and Decker the Complete Guide to DIY Greenhouses 3rd Edition: Build Your Own Greenhouses, Hoophouses, Cold Frames & Greenhouse Accessories

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Report copyright infringementby Editors of Cool Springs Press (Author), Chris Peterson (Author)Design, build, and equip your very own greenhouse with the building plans and photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions in BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to DIY Greenhouses 3rd Edition. A start-to-finish book on building greenhouses for the home gardener, this is the most complete book on DIY greenhouses you'll find anywhere. Featuring full-color step-by-step photos and comprehensive how-to instr...

The Cook's Herb Garden: Grow, Harvest, Cook

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Report copyright infringementby DK (Author)From your garden to your table, and every step in between, this lovely book will guide you through planting, growing, harvesting, and cooking herbs. There's a visual index of 120 culinary herbs and more than 30 delicious recipes to make with them. You'll be able to prepare your own salad dressing, marinades, flavored butter, pesto, herbal teas, and cordials, and add seasoning to your favorite meals. Whether you have a vegetable garden or want to fill...

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The First-Time Gardener: Container Food Gardening: All the Know-How You Need to Grow Veggies, Fruits, Herbs, and Other Edible Plants in Pots

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Report copyright infringementby Pam Farley (Author)"Straightforward instructions, matrices, photos, and illustrations make this one of my new favorite gardening books." --Seira Wilson, Amazon Editor Growing your own fresh, organic food in containers is a great way to begin your gardening journey! This friendly guide includes everything you need to know to get started. What's holding you back from growing your own food? Are you nervous about having enough space? Do you question whether or not...

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The Chicken Chick's Guide to Backyard Chickens: Simple Steps for Healthy, Happy Hens

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Report copyright infringementby Kathy Shea Mormino (Author)Keep your chickens healthy and their abundant supply of free eggs flowing with this gorgeously illustrated, no-nonsense guide for backyard chickeneers. Whether you're thinking about keeping chickens in the face of high egg prices or are seeking health advice for your existing flock, The Chicken Chick's Guide to Backyard Chickens covers everything you need to know, including coops, chick care, breed selection, chicken health, and beyon...

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Dry Climate Gardening: Growing Beautiful, Sustainable Gardens in Low-Water Conditions

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Report copyright infringementby Noelle Johnson (Author)In Dry Climate Gardening, author and desert horticulturist Noelle Johnson, also known as AZ Plant Lady, delivers all the know-how you need to grow a breathtaking, colorful, and vibrant garden in low-water conditions. *2024 American Horticultural Society Book Award Winner* Gardening in an arid climate doesn't have to mean a yard full of rocks with a few cacti plunked in. With careful plant selection and thoughtful design, you can create a ...