Gardening & Horticulture

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Cider: Making, Using, & Enjoying Sweet & Hard Cider - Paperback

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by Lew Nichols (Author), Annie Proulx (Author)Discover the pleasures of making and drinking cider. From choosing the right apples through reaping the liquid rewards of a successful pressing, this classic guide has you covered. With detailed drawings of cider-making equipment, methods, and set-up, even a novice juicer will enjoy sweet and spicy gallons in no time. Annie Proulx and Lew Nichols provide insightful, time-tested advice enlivened by a smattering of historical anecdotes. Whether you ...

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The Perennial Gardener's Design Primer - Paperback

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by Stephanie Cohen (Author), Nancy J. Ondra (Author)Turn your outdoor landscape into a rich, living canvas of color and texture. Encouraging experimentation, Stephanie Cohen and Nancy J. Ondra show you how to plan a garden that incorporates unique combinations of plants to achieve stunning effects. With an overview of garden design fundamentals and 20 sample garden plans, Cohen and Ondra will inspire you to play with creative juxtapositions of vibrant hues and subtle textures. Let your imagin...

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The Homeowner's Complete Tree & Shrub Handbook: The Essential Guide to Choosing, Planting, and Maintaining Perfect Landscape Plants - Paperback

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by Penelope O'Sullivan (Author), Karen Bussolini (Photographer)Trees and shrubs can bring regal silhouettes, delightful shade, and spectacular foliage to any home landscape. With detailed profiles of hundreds of tree and shrub varieties that include information on availability, size, hardiness, and special characteristics, Penelope O'Sullivan shows you how to use these plants to add structure and texture to your outdoor space. Create a vibrant landscape full of springtime blossoms, summer sha...

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Aesthetica Botanica: A Life with Plants - Hardcover

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by Sandu Publications (Editor)Many have discovered the joys of living with indoor plants. They contribute not only to a healthier environment, but with proper styling, add a nice element to interior design schemes. For some living in more urban settings it is a matter of necessity as home gardens are rare. For others living in more rural or suburban surroundings it is a matter of choice. Aesthetica Botanica visits the homes of artists, florists, gardeners and other plant enthusiasts who exemp...

Terrariums: Bring Nature Into Your Home - Hardcover

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by Mathilde Lelievre (Author), Guillaume Czerw (Photographer)As human beings have transitioned to indoor living, the need to keep the natural world close at hand has persisted. While traditional houseplants bring nature to the interior landscape, terrariums offer something different: A three dimensional window into a microcosm of the outside world. Mathilde Lelievre's Terrariums offers plant lovers step-by-step instructions for the creation of more than twenty stunning terrarium projects. Ove...

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Grown & Gathered: Traditional Living Made Modern - Paperback

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by Matt Purbrick (Author), Lentil Purbrick (Author)As factory farming continues to dominate food production, a growing movement insists that a hands-on connection to food and the land that produces it cannot be set aside. In Grown & Gathered, Matt and Lentil Purbrick present a sumptuously photographed guide to living alongside nature and returning to an ancient way of life. 365 days of notes from the authors will help you read the environment as the seasons change, and detailed guides to ...

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by Russell Page (Author), Robin Lane Fox (Preface by)Russell Page, one of the legendary gardeners and landscapers of the twentieth century, designed gardens great and small for clients throughout the world. His memoirs, born of a lifetime of sketching, designing, and working on site, are a mixture of engaging personal reminiscence, keen critical intelligence, and practical know-how. They are not only essential reading for today's gardeners, but a master's compelling reflection on the deep sou...

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Onward and Upward in the Garden - Paperback

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by Katherine S. White (Author), E. B. White (Introduction by)In 1925 Harold Ross hired Katharine Sergeant Angell as a manuscript reader for The New Yorker. Within months she became the magazine's first fiction editor, discovering and championing the work of Vladimir Nabokov, John Updike, James Thurber, Marianne Moore, and her husband-to-be, E. B. White, among others. After years of cultivating fiction, White set her sights on a new genre: garden writing. On March 1, 1958, The New Yorker ran a...

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by Alan Toogood (Author)All sorts of greenhouse, garden, and house plants can be propagated from cuttings, using only a cold frame or some sheltered ground. Budding, layering, grafting, division, and raising from seed are also simple operations once you know how-with the added satisfaction of obtaining new plants at a fraction of the cost of buying them. This manual explains all the techniques clearly and simply, illustrating the process with more than 80 diagrams and photos. There are also c...

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Wildflowers of Colorado & Southern Wyoming: Your Way to Easily Identify Wildflowers - Spiral

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by George Oxford Miller (Author)Your Quick Guide to Identifying Wildflowers At the cabin, in the park, or on a hike, keep this tabbed booklet by George Oxford Miller close at hand. Based on the best-selling wildflower field guides and featuring 152 wildflowers of Colorado and southern Wyoming, the booklet is organized by color for quick and easy identification. Narrow your choices by color, and view just a few wildflowers at a time. The pocket-sized format is much easier to use than laminated...

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Seed, Soil, Sun: Earth's Recipe for Food - Paperback

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by Cris Peterson (Author), David R. Lundquist (Photographer)Seed. Soil. Sun. With these simple ingredients, nature creates our food. Noted author Cris Peterson brings both wonder and clarity to the subject of agriculture, celebrating the cycle of growth, harvest, and renewal in this American Farm Bureau Foundation's Agriculture Book of the Year.Author BiographyCris Peterson is the author of ten books for children and has been honored by dairy and agricultural organizations across the U.S. She...

Wildflowers: Nature's Stunning Beauty on Display - Paperback

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by Stan Tekiela (Author)Celebrate North America's graceful and elegant wildflowers. Wildflowers color our lives. We never tire of experiencing their beauty and charm. They capture our attention, calm us, and create feelings of tranquility. Professional naturalist and award-winning photographer Stan Tekiela has been studying and photographing wildflowers for more than 30 years. In Wildflowers, the award-winning author and naturalist has collected his very best images from throughout the United...

Wildflowers of Arizona & New Mexico: Your Way to Easily Identify Wildflowers - Spiral

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by George Oxford Miller (Author)Only Arizona & New Mexico Wildflowers Organized by color for quick and easy identification.Simple and convenient--narrow your choices by color and leaf attachment, and view just a few wildflowers at a time. Pocket-size format--easier than laminated foldouts Professional photos of flowers in bloom Similar colors grouped together to ensure that you quickly find what you're looking for Leaf icons for comparison and identification Easy-to-use information for e...

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Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Gardening: Plant, Grow, and Harvest the Best Edibles - Paperback

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by Katie Elzer-Peters (Author)If you're interested in growing your own fruits and vegetables, you've joined the ranks of a blossoming group of DIY gardeners who place a premium on the idea of self-reliance. But like any other kind of gardening, growing edibles is not a one-size-fits-all pursuit: in order to be successful, you'll need to know not only which plants grow well in your state or region, but also how to grow them with careful methods and a schedule that caters specifically to your l...

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Midwest Fruit & Vegetable Gardening: Plant, Grow, and Harvest the Best Edibles - Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebra - Paperback

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Carolinas Month-By-Month Gardening: What to Do Each Month to Have a Beautiful Garden All Year - Paperback

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by Bob Polomski (Author)Tailored to homeowners located in North and South Carolina, this leading title in the acclaimed Month-by-Month Gardening series is the perfect how-to guide for gardeners. Ever since the release of Carolinas Month-by-Month Gardening's first edition, do-it-yourself gardeners in North and South Carolina have turned to the trustworthy, expert advice of Bob Polomski. Knowing how and when to perform specific tasks is key to gardening success, regardless of whether you're g...

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Northwest Gardener's Handbook: Your Complete Guide: Select, Plan, Plant, Maintain, Problem-Solve - Oregon, Washington, Northern California, British Co - Paperback

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by Pat Munts (Author), Susan Mulvihill (Author)The complete guide to select, plan, plant, maintain, and problem-solve for gardeners living in the Northwest (including Oregon, Washington, northern California and British Columbia). The Northwest Gardener's Handbook is filled with all the need-to-know information to make your Northwestern garden a success. This book is the when-to, how-to, and what-to of gardening for the more experienced gardener. "When to" information assists gardeners with th...

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Building Soil: A Down-To-Earth Approach: Natural Solutions for Better Gardens & Yards - Paperback

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by Elizabeth Murphy (Author)This is your down-to-earth, complete manual for achieving great gardening results with your own rich, organic soil. How do you recognize healthy soil? How much can your existing soil be improved? What are the best amendments to use for your soil? Let Building Soil answer your questions and be your guide on gardening from the ground up. Fertilizing, tilling, weed management, and irrigation all affect the quality of your soil. Using author Elizabeth Murphy's detaile...

Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & Butterflies: Upper Midwest - Paperback

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by Jaret C. Daniels (Author)Plan Your Landscape or Garden to Help Beloved Backyard Visitors The presence of birds, bees, and butterflies suggests a healthy, earth-friendly place. These most welcome guests also bring joy to those who appreciate watching them. Now, you can turn your yard into a perfect habitat that attracts them and, more importantly, helps them thrive. Acclaimed author and expert entomologist Jaret C. Daniels provides all the information you need in this must-have guide for Il...

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Fairy Houses: How to Create Whimsical Homes for Fairy Folk - Hardcover

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by Sally J. Smith (Author)Learn how to craft breathtaking fairy homes exclusively from elements found in nature, step by step, from master fairy house architect Sally J. Smith--photos of her creations provide abundant inspiration.Imagine a fairy home that has dragonfly wings as stained-glass windows, twigs for window frames, birch bark for walls, and dried mushrooms for shingles--with Fairy Houses, you can create one in your own garden. Browse gorgeous photographs of fairy houses in nature, t...

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101 Organic Gardening Hacks: Eco-Friendly Solutions to Improve Any Garden - Paperback

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by Shawna Coronado (Author)Shawna Coronado, one of America's most creative gardeners, gives you her library of clever gardening tricks in 101 Organic Gardening Hacks. If you ask garden author Shawna Coronado what a hack is, she might just wave her hand toward her own back yard. She could be pointing at the garden bench she created from leftover wood posts and a few cinder blocks, or the rows of wine bottles buried soldier-style along a winding pathway, or even the garden soil itself, which i...

Houseplants: The Complete Guide to Choosing, Growing, and Caring for Indoor Plants - Hardcover

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by Lisa Eldred Steinkopf (Author)Transform your home into a verdant retreat with this information-packed guide to houseplant care, with profiles for over 125 different plants. Well-chosen, well-cared-for houseplants bring life to a room, both literally and figuratively. They add color, texture, motion, uniqueness, beauty--and they even improve air quality. They also fulfill our need to nurture and care for other living things. In Houseplants, expert grower Lisa Eldred Steinkopf gives you the...

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Composting for a New Generation: Latest Techniques for the Bin and Beyond - Paperback

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by Michelle Balz (Author), Anna Stockton (Photographer)Whether you garden on a small city lot or on a large country property, Composting for a New Generation covers everything you need to know to make great compost quickly. Composting is not just about reducing food and yard waste; it's also about improving the health of your soiland the productivity of your garden. Compost is full of nutrients and beneficial microbes that help plants thrive, but store-bought compost is expensive and often c...

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Everyday Herbs in Spiritual Life: A Guide to Many Practices - Paperback

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by Micheal J. Caduto (Author), Rosemary Gladstar (Foreword by)Enhance and enrich your spiritual journey with the power of herbs.Herbs have been essential to spiritual beliefs and practices throughout time and history. From Christian Scripture to Hindu observances, Jewish ritual to early Islamic literature, Native American traditions to Buddhist symbolism, plants are seen as a blessing from God and a way to remain in harmony with Spirit.In this fun, informative and engaging guide, you will be ...

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Real Gardens Grow Natives: Design, Plant, and Enjoy a Healthy Northwest Garden - Paperback

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by Eileen Stark (Author)For many people, the most tangible and beneficial impact they can have on the environment is right in their own yard. Aimed at beginning and veteran gardeners alike, Real Gardens Grow Natives is a stunningly photographed guide that helps readers plan, implement, and sustain a retreat at home that reflects the natural world. Gardening with native plants that naturally belong and thrive in the Pacific Northwest's climate and soil not only nurtures biodiversity, but provi...

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Stuff Every Gardener Should Know - Hardcover

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by Scott Meyer (Author)This handy little gift book is the perfect pocket guide to your garden For the green thumb in your life, this delightful companion is blooming with fun facts and helpful ideas for everything from indoor seed-starting to tips for hassle-free roses. What's the difference between heirlooms and hybrids? How can I stop weeds from invading my flowerbeds? And what's the best way to attract helpful, beneficial insects? All these questions and more are answered for gardeners of...

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Defiant Gardens: Making Gardens in Wartime - Paperback

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by Kenneth I. Helphand (Author)How is it that during a war, one can still find gardens? In the most brutal environments, on both the home front and the battlefield, they continue to flourish. Wartime gardens are dramatic examples of what Kenneth Helphand calls "defiant gardens" -- gardens created in extreme social, political, economic, or cultural conditions. Illustrated with archival photos, this remarkable book examines gardens of war in the 20th century, including extraordinary examples bu...

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Places for the Spirit: Traditional African American Gardens - Hardcover

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by Vaughn Sills (Photographer), Hilton Als (Foreword by), Lowry Pei (Introduction by)Places for the Spirit is a stunning collection of over 80 documentary photographs of African American folk gardens -- and their creators -- in the Deep South (Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina). These landscapes have a unique historical significance due to the design elements and spiritual meanings that have been traced to the yards and gardens of American slaves and...

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Food Grown Right, in Your Own Backyard: A Beginner's Guide to Growing Crops at Home - Paperback

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by Colin McCrate (Author), Brad Halm (Author), Hilary Dahl (Photographer)As the founders behind the Seattle Urban Farm Company, Colin McCrate and Brad Halm have heard it all: My backyard is too small; how can I make space for a garden? Do I really need to buy fertilizer? What on earth is that creature crawling on the tomatoes? My crops took off and the zucchini are in the sidewalk -- who has time to harvest this all? Food Grown Right, in Your Backyard is a primer for these questions and more...

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Start Your Own Cannabis Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to the Marijuana Industry - Paperback

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by Javier Hasse (Author), The Staff of Entrepreneur Media (Author), Jodie Emery (Foreword by)It's estimated that 70 to 80 percent of startup cannabis businesses reach break-even within the first year, making the marijuana industry an unprecedented opportunity for business ventures of all sizes.Back JacketEverything You Need to Start and Run a Successful Cannabis Business From retailers to growers, producers, and suppliers, there's a seemingly never-ending list of startup opportunities in thi...

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There's a Moose in My Garden: Designing Gardens in Alaska and the Far North - Paperback

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by Brenda C. Adams (Author)What do you do when a young moose calf wants to dine on your freshly planted Lady's Mantle for lunch? What plants can handle a summer of nearly endless sun? How do you harness the wild beauty of the north for your own backyard? There's a Moose in My Garden is the first book to tackle these questions and more with practical, user-friendly advice from an award-winning gardener. Adams provides helpful tips for Far Northern gardeners on how to design and implement succe...

The Complete Guide to Growing and Using Wheatgrass: Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply, Including Easy-to-Make Recipes - Paperback

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by Loraine Degraff (Author)Wheatgrass, that simple green plant you see growing above the counter in your favorite smoothie shops, is one of the most versatile, intrinsically useful vegetable matters available to you. It can be blended into almost anything, grows in any temperate or warm climate, and is chock full of so many vitamins and fiber that it can take the place of up to two or three servings of vegetables every day if used properly. More and more people are taking advantage of this hi...