Gardening & Horticulture

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Gardens of Style: Private Hideaways of the Design World

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Report copyright infringementby Janelle McCulloch (Author)The inspiring private gardens of celebrated fashion and design tastemakers, and how these beautiful sanctuaries have influenced their creative work.Mother Nature has always been a grand muse, particularly in the world of fashion and design. Many fashion designers, from Christian Dior to Carolyne Roehm, have drawn on gardens and their beguiling botanicals to inspire and inform their collections. These designers and their interior design...

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The Edible Flower: A Modern Guide to Growing, Cooking and Eating Edible Flowers

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Report copyright infringementby Erin Bunting (Author), Jo Facer (Author)On a seven-acre small holding in rural Northern Ireland, organic gardener Jo Facer and head chef Erin Bunting run fork-to-fork supper club, organic small-holding and fledgling cooking and growing school, The Edible Flower. In their first cookbook, learn to grow and cook edible flowers with Jo and Erin's delicious recipes inspired by the seasonal produce they grow in their kitchen garden and the wild food they forage from...

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John Ike: 9 Houses/9 Stories: An Architect and His Vision

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Report copyright infringementby John Ike (Author), Mitchell Owens (Author)Featuring beautiful photographs, John Ike: 9 Houses/9 Stories explores the creativity and the craft of nine stunningly singular projects by the renowned architect. A signature shingled house in a New York suburb, a renovated mid-century modern house in San Diego, a glass-and-brick house near Seattle, a beach house on the Atlantic coast, a reimagined historic building in Brooklin, Maine--these architectural projects var...

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The Two-Wheel Tractor Handbook: Small-Scale Equipment and Innovative Techniques for Boosting Productivity

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Report copyright infringementby Zach Loeks (Author)Small but mighty -- a comprehensive guide to the use of two-wheel tractors for highly productive gardens, landscapes, and farms TWO-WHEEL TRACTORS are multifunctional, economical, practical, maneuverable, portable, and low impact. Yet choosing the equipment is only half of it; the other half is integrating the right machine and implements into your land-based enterprise and coupling it with innovative high-efficiency techniques. Coverage inc...

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Ultimate Book of Step-By-Step Cooking & Gardening Projects for Kids: The Best-Ever Book for Budding Gardeners and Super Chefs with 300 Things to Grow

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Report copyright infringementby Nancy McDougall (Author), Jenny Hendy (Author)Cook something yummy or grow something amazing - fun how-to projects to delight children everywhere.Author BiographyNancy McDougall is an experienced food editor, writer and stylist with a keen interest in children's cooking. She has run cooking classes for 2-4 year olds and an after-school cooking club for 9-10 year olds Jenny Hendy is an internationally published gardening author, lecturer and radio broadcaster. S...

The Gardens of Bunny Mellon: The First Study of the Gardens and Landscapes Designed by the Famed Society Hostess

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Report copyright infringementby Linda Jane Holden (Author), Roger Foley (Photographer), Peter Crane (Introduction by)A gorgeous celebration of the gardens and landscapes of Bunny Mellon, written by a leading specialist and sumptuously illustrated with both new and archival photography. "A tome to treasure." --Architectural Digest Throughout her long and storied life, Rachel "Bunny" Mellon's greatest passion was garden design. She and her husband, Paul Mellon, one of the wealthiest men in Ame...

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The Hidden Geometry of Flowers: Living Rhythms, Form and Number

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Report copyright infringementby Keith Critchlow (Author), The Prince of Wales (Foreword by)Can we imagine a world without flowers? Flowers are beautiful, offering us delight in their color, fragrance and form, as well as their medicinal benefits. Flowers also speak to us in the language of the plant form itself, as cultural symbols in different societies, and at the highest levels of inspiration. In this beautiful and original book, renowned thinker and geometrist Keith Critchlow has chosen t...

Gardening When It Counts: Growing Food in Hard Times

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Report copyright infringementby Steve Solomon (Author)"Shows us how to garden like our ancestors gardened . . . with just four basic hand tools, and with little or no electricity or irrigation." --Carol Deppe, author of The Resilient Gardener In hard times, the family can be greatly helped by growing a highly productive food garden, requiring little cash outlay or watering. This book shows that any family with access to 3-5,000 sq. ft. of garden land can halve their food costs using a growin...

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The Permaculture Handbook: Garden Farming for Town and Country

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Report copyright infringementby Peter Bane (Author), David Holmgren (Foreword by)Permanent agriculture - abundance by design "The wealth of practical knowledge in The Permaculture Handbook is a welcome addition to North America's canon of books on permaculture design, and will serve other regions as well. Peter Bane's broad and well-tested experience in ecological living will guide homeowners, gardeners, and small farmers toward designing and living in lushly productive and harmonious landsc...

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Bioshelter Market Garden: A Permaculture Farm

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Report copyright infringementby Darrell Frey (Author)"This well-illustrated case study . . . will help students of permaculture, of sustainability, of earth regeneration and of integrated eco-social design." --Prof. Declan Kennedy, Chairman, Advisory Board, gaiauniversity.org To ensure food security and restore the health of the planet, we need to move beyond industrial agriculture and return to the practice of small-scale, local farming. The Bioshelter Market Garden: A Permaculture Farm des...

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Aquaponic Gardening: A Step-By-Step Guide to Raising Vegetables and Fish Together

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Report copyright infringementby Sylvia Bernstein (Editor)Grow fresh fish and vegetables together in a closed-loop system that uses 90% less water than traditional gardening. Step-by-step guide to building home aquaponics systems that provide year-round food production in small spaces while recycling nutrients naturally.Why Aquaponics Works Better Than Separate Systems: Fish waste provides perfect nutrition for plants, while plants clean the water for fish. This symbiotic relationship eliminat...

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The Intelligent Gardener: Growing Nutrient-Dense Food

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Report copyright infringementby Steve Solomon (Author), Erica Reinheimer (With)"It is bold, it is courageous, and it challenges many of our preconceptions about food, about soils, about farming, and about health." --Michael Ableman, farmer, author of Farm the City To grow produce of the highest nutritional quality, the essential minerals lacking in our soil from intensive agriculture must be replaced. The Intelligent Gardener is the practical, step-by-step guide for any serious gardener who ...

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Report copyright infringementby Moreka Jolar (Author), Heidi Scheifley (Author), Andrew Weil (Foreword by)Hollyhock center chefs celebrate thirty years of exquisite meals on Canada's Cortes Island with more than two hundred sustainable, garden-fresh recipes. World renowned as an unparalleled center of learning and connection, Hollyhock exists to inspire, nourish and support people who are making the world better. At the heart of this unique institution, located on beautiful Cortes Island, is...

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Report copyright infringementby Ehrenfried E. Pfeiffer (Author)This wonderful little book covers everything you need to know about the types of plants known as weeds. Ehrenfried Pfeiffer discusses the different varieties of weeds, how they grow and what they can tell us about soil health. The process of combatting weeds is discussed in principle as well as in practice, so that it can be applied to any situation. First written in the 1950s, this is still one of the best overviews of the subjec...

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Grow a Sustainable Diet: Planning and Growing to Feed Ourselves and the Earth

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Report copyright infringementby Cindy Conner (Author) Row by row - maximize your harvest and feed your soil by developing a customized plan for your garden Everyone loves to prepare a meal with ingredients fresh from their own garden. But for most of us, no matter how plentiful our harvest, homegrown produce comprises only a fraction of what we eat. And while many gardening guides will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about individual crops, few tackle the more involved task of he...

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Growing and Marketing Ginseng, Goldenseal and Other Woodland Medicinals: 2nd Edition

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Report copyright infringementby Jeanine Davis (Author), W. Scott Persons (Author) The most comprehensive, truly practical guide to the cultivation of woodland botanicals Not all saleable crops are dependent on access to greenhouses or sun-drenched, arable land. Shade-loving medicinal herbs can be successfully cultivated in a forest garden for personal use or as small-scale cash crops. Growing and Marketing Ginseng, Goldenseal and other Woodland Medicinals is a complete guide to these incre...

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The Urban Farmer: Growing Food for Profit on Leased and Borrowed Land

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Report copyright infringementby Curtis Stone (Author) Strategies and techniques for making a living with intensive food production in small spaces There are 40 million acres of lawns in North America. In their current form, these unproductive expanses of grass represent a significant financial and environmental cost. However, viewed through a different lens, they can also be seen as a tremendous source of opportunity. Access to land is a major barrier for many people who want to enter the ag...

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The Food Forest Handbook: Design and Manage a Home-Scale Perennial Polyculture Garden

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Report copyright infringementby Darrell Frey (Author), Michelle Czolba (Author)Grow a Thriving, Edible Backyard Ecosystem Turn any yard into a productive, low-maintenance food forest that produces fresh fruit, nuts, and vegetables year after year--while regenerating soil, attracting pollinators, and building climate resilience. Perfect for urban lots, suburban yards, or rural homesteads. What You'll Learn Grounded in permaculture principles and decades of hands-on experience, The Food Forest...

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Mycelial Mayhem: Growing Mushrooms for Fun, Profit and Companion Planting

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Report copyright infringementby David Sewak (Author), Kristin Sewak (Author)"A comprehensive and personal tome on the production, business, promotion, and problem solving for the independent mushroom grower." --Taylor Lockwood, renowned mushroom expert & photographer Most supermarket mushrooms are bland and boring; products of an industrial process which typically relies on expensive equipment and harmful pesticides. Many people would like to add more flavorful and diverse fungi to their...

The Year-Round Solar Greenhouse: How to Design and Build a Net-Zero Energy Greenhouse

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Report copyright infringementby Lindsey Schiller (Author), Marc Plinke (With)Build a net-zero energy greenhouse that pays for itself through energy savings and year-round food production. Complete construction plans and proven techniques for creating a solar-powered growing system that eliminates heating bills while providing fresh food 365 days a year.Why Solar Greenhouses Outperform Heated Versions: Traditional greenhouses consume massive energy for heating. This design captures and stores ...

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The Permaculture Market Garden: A Visual Guide to a Profitable Whole-Systems Farm Business

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Report copyright infringementby Zach Loeks (Author) The illustrated guide to profitable, vibrant and sustainable permaculture-based market gardening Permaculture tends to be very much in the domain of home gardeners and property owners. But what if we could take it all a step further, and merge the fields of permaculture and market gardening? In The Permaculture Market Garden , author Zach Loeks brings together his passion for sustainable permaculture food production systems and beautiful,...

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The Permaculture Transition Manual: A Comprehensive Resource for Resilient Living

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Report copyright infringementby Ross Mars (Author) Harness the power of permaculture to thrive, not just survive, the great transition from fossil fuels Caught between climate change and a fossil fuel-driven economy that demands ever more growth, the world faces a great transition--by design or disaster--away from fossil fuels to an alternative renewable energy future. But what proven tools are available to aid in making a successful, deliberate transition to resilient and sustainable livin...

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Worms at Work: Harnessing the Awesome Power of Worms with Vermiculture and Vermicomposting

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Report copyright infringementby Crystal Stevens (Author) Fertilize your garden naturally--a guide to growing your plants in healthy, happy soil People want to know where their food comes from, who grows it and how it is grown. Interest in permaculture, backyard composting, and gardening in general, is growing. So how does the budding gardener ensure that his soil is healthy and nutrient-rich enough to support all the produce he intends to grow? Here's a hint--think worms! Vermiculture is the...

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Backyard Bounty - Revised & Expanded 2nd Edition: The Complete Guide to Year-Round Gardening in the Pacific Northwest

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Report copyright infringementby Linda Gilkeson (Author) Grow more food, with less work, in any yard - now completely revised and expanded! Are you itching to start your own garden or grow more in the one you have, but feel that gardening is too challenging or time-consuming for your busy schedule? Now completely updated and expanded, Backyard Bounty will demystify gardening, bringing it back to the down-to-earth, environmentally practical activity that anyone can enjoy. Author and master...

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The Food Lover's Garden: Growing, Cooking, and Eating Well

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Report copyright infringementby Jenni Blackmore (Author), Jenni Blackmore (Illustrator)"Your 'one stop shop' for everything from seed to plate . . . This book will leave you . . . ready to launch your own journey to food self-sufficiency." --Lisa Kivirist, author Soil Sisters Put off by the origin-unknown, not-so-fresh, pesticide-laden herbs at the grocery store? Hungry for delicious high-quality vegetables and looking to have some control over where your food comes from? Foodie meets novice...

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The Permaculture Earthworks Handbook: How to Design and Build Swales, Dams, Ponds, and Other Water Harvesting Systems

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Report copyright infringementby Douglas Barnes (Author) Maximize your water harvesting potential with efficient, cost-effective earthworks In the face of drought and desertification, well-designed, water harvesting earthworks such as swales, ponds, and dams are the most effective way to channel water into productive use. The result can be increased food production, higher groundwater levels, reduced irrigation needs, and enhanced ecosystem resilience. Yet, due to a lack of knowledge, design...

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Building Natural Ponds: Create a Clean, Algae-Free Pond Without Pumps, Filters, or Chemicals

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Pavlis (Author)Create a crystal-clear, algae-free pond without pumps, filters, or chemicals using natural ecosystem principles. Complete guide to building self-sustaining water features that support wildlife, require minimal maintenance, and stay beautiful year-round through biological balance.Why Natural Ponds Outperform Artificial Systems: Conventional ponds require constant mechanical intervention and chemical treatments. Natural ponds use beneficial ...

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Homegrown & Handmade - 2nd Edition: A Practical Guide to More Self-Reliant Living

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Report copyright infringementby Deborah Niemann (Author), Joel Salatin (Foreword by)The author of Ecothrifty shows you how to life more self-sufficiently with her guide to modern homesteading―no farm required. Food recalls, dubious health claims, scary and shocking ingredients in health and beauty products. Our increasingly industrialized supply system is becoming more difficult to navigate, more frightening, and more frustrating, leaving us feeling stuck choosing in many cases between the le...

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The Aquaponic Farmer: A Complete Guide to Building and Operating a Commercial Aquaponic System

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Report copyright infringementby Adrian Southern (Author), Whelm King (Author)Build and operate a profitable commercial aquaponics system that produces both fish and vegetables with 90% less water than traditional farming. Complete business guide covering system design, crop selection, fish management, and marketing strategies for sustainable aquaculture operations.Why Aquaponics Is the Future of Sustainable Agriculture: Climate change and water scarcity make traditional farming increasingly d...

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The Year-Round Hoophouse: Polytunnels for All Seasons and All Climates

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Report copyright infringementby Pam Dawling (Author)Grow abundant produce in any climate with a well-designed hoophouse. This practical, field-tested guide shows you the best ways to design, build, and manage a productive polytunnel so you can extend your season, protect crops, and harvest fresh food in every month. A reliable, resilient hoophouse can transform your farm or garden. Whether you're a new grower or expanding into protected cultivation, this trusted guide gives you the confidence...

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The Ever Curious Gardener: Using a Little Natural Science for a Much Better Garden

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Report copyright infringementby Lee Reich (Author)An irreverent romp through the natural science of gardening, with eye-opening insight and practical guidance for getting the most out of your plants. Curious why caressing your cucumber plants will help them bear more fruit? Or why you should grow oranges from seed even if the fruit is inedible? Or why trees need to sleep and how to help them? Join acclaimed gardener, scientist, and author Lee Reich on a journey through the delights of your g...

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DIY Mushroom Cultivation: Growing Mushrooms at Home for Food, Medicine, and Soil

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Report copyright infringementby Willoughby Arevalo (Author)"Offering clear and comprehensive instructions for low-tech growing for a range of budgets, interests, and scales, this book offers practical inspiration and a sense that "hey, I can do this!" --- DANIELLE STEVENSON, owner, DIY Fungi DIY Mushroom Cultivation is full of proven, reliable, low-cost techniques for home-scale cultivation that eliminate the need for a clean-air lab space to grow various mushrooms and their mycelium. Beauti...