Gardening & Horticulture

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Raised Row Gardening: Incredible Organic Produce with No Tilling and Minimal Weeding - Paperback

$21.99

by Competti (Author)Easier and Cheaper to Set Up Than Raised Beds For homeowners young and old looking for the easiest and most affordable way to grow the most vegetables, the Raised Row method shared in this breakthrough book is the new go-to choice. In the past decade, raised bed gardening has been wildly popular, but it requires buying wood or another material to build the raised beds, which quickly becomes expensive and labor intense. A raised row garden uses just soil and mulch, such as...

The Gardener of Alcatraz: A True Story - Hardcover

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by Emma Bland Smith (Author), Jenn Ely (Illustrator)A prisoner gardens his way to freedom in this inspiring picture-book biography. When Elliott Michener was locked away in Alcatraz for counterfeiting, he was determined to defy the odds and bust out. But when he got a job tending the prison garden, a funny thing happened. He found new interests and skills--and a sense of dignity and fulfillment. Elliott transformed Alcatraz Island, and the island transformed him. Told with empathy and a story...

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Essential Native Trees and Shrubs for the Eastern United States: The Guide to Creating a Sustainable Landscape - Hardcover

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by Tony Dove (Author), Ginger Woolridge (Author)Praised by Doug Tallamy as "an important new tool to our native plant libraries," this go-to guide is perfect for gardeners of all skill levels looking to add sustainable native flora to any horticultural project east of the Mississippi River Valley. Gleaned from the authors' 75 years of landscaping experience, this user-friendly reference offers suggestions on species selection based on a plant's performance, aesthetic appeal, and wide range of...

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Chicken Soup for the Gardener's Soul: Stories to Sow Seeds of Love, Hope and Laughter - Paperback

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by Jack Canfield (Author), Mark Victor Hansen (Author), Marion Owen (Author)Chicken Soup for the Gardener's Soul celebrates all the magic of gardening-the feeling of satisfaction that comes from creating something from nothing; the physical and spiritual renewal the earth provides; and the special moments shared with friends and family only nature can bestow.Author BiographyJack Canfield is co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul(R) series, which includes forty New York Times bestsellers,...

The New Zen Garden: Designing Quiet Spaces - Hardcover

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by Joseph Cali (Author)The New Zen Garden enlivens a tradition dating back 1500 years and introduces the contemplative Japanese space in all its varied forms. Author Joseph Cali guides you through the basics of theory, design, and construction, blending age-old techniques with modern innovation.Beginning with a brief history of the spiritual and cultural aspects of the Japanese garden, Cali reveals the underpinnings of the gardener's art. In simple and straightforward terms, Cali presents a b...

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Edible Colors: See, Learn, Eat - Board Book

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by Jennifer Vogel Bass (Author), Jennifer Vogel Bass (Photographer)Now available board book Teach children how to eat their colors in this bold, artful concept book about the world of unusual fruits and vegetables Carrots are ORANGE.They are also PURPLE.Look what else can be PURPLE With a combination of unusual foods and a kaleidoscope of colors, this concept book shows that not all foods have to look the same way. A banana can be red, broccoli can be purple, and cherries can be yellow an...

Bonsai: The Art of Growing and Keeping Miniature Trees - Paperback

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by Peter Chan (Author)For everyone from beginners to masters, an essential full-color guide to growing, grooming, and caring for your bonsai tree. Bonsai is the ancient craft of carefully regulating the growth and shape of trees in order to produce miniature versions of mature trees. Dating back over one thousand years to ancient Japan, bonsai trees are some of the most beautiful and meticulously looked-after plants in the world, and in recent years bonsai have exploded in popularity in the W...

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Fairy Gardening 101: How to Design, Plant, Grow, and Create Over 25 Miniature Gardens - Paperback

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by Fiona McDonald (Author)Release your inner child and step into the fairy world by creating your own enchanted garden, no matter how much space you have Fairy gardens are increasing in popularity and Fairy Gardening 101 provides you with all the information necessary to design, plant, and care for your very own miniature garden oasis. Author, artist, and fairy gardener extraordinaire Fiona McDonald introduces readers to the history of fairy gardens and then provides step-by-step instruction...

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The Medicinal Gardening Handbook: A Complete Guide to Growing, Harvesting, and Using Healing Herbs - Paperback

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by Dede Cummings (Author), Alyssa Holmes (Author), Barbara Fahs (Foreword by)Dig into the world of herbal medicine with this complete guide to cultivating and harvesting plants with healing properties. For thousands of years people have been utilizing herbs and cultivating weeds found to speed the healing of wounds, soothe skin irritations, calm uneasy stomachs, and ward off illnesses. Now you can plan and grow your own garden first aid kit. In these pages, you'll learn the basics of gardenin...

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by Brett L. Markham (Author)Bestselling author Brett Markham's new handbook gives us the mini farming basics along with in-depth tips on vegetable gardening, fermenting, composting, and self-sufficiency in a handy new format and design. Includes: - Soil management and making your own fertilizer - Crop rotation and cover cropping- Composting- Seed starting and timing/planning- Raised beds and pest management- Pvc trellising and planting spacers- Raising chickens, making your own chicken plucke...

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The Mini Farming Bible: The Complete Guide to Self-Sufficiency on a Acre - Paperback

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by Brett L. Markham (Author)Almost 600 pages of information on how to make your own compost, save seeds, start a compost pile, ferment your own wine, get the most out of your vegetable garden--and more And all on just 1/4 acre or less. Over 300,000 books by Brett Markham have been sold, because his books offer illustrated expert advice on how to go back to basics and live a more self-sufficient life. Here, in his biggest, most complete book, you will find detailed information on: Composting...

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Practical Rose Gardening: How to Place, Plant, and Grow More Than Fifty Easy-Care Varieties - Paperback

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by Inger Palmstierna (Author)In Practical Rose Gardening, author Inger Palmstierna shares two of her special interests with us: modern roses, where the assortment is ever changing, and how one can use roses in a garden together with other plants. These are two fascinating areas she covers from top to bottom, so you can create a beautiful garden brimming with roses. Palmstierna begins by explaining the difference between a "modern rose" versus an "old-fashioned" variety. She then aids readers ...

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The Grow Your Own Food Handbook: A Back to Basics Guide to Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Fruits and Vegetables - Paperback

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by Monte Burch (Author)Let Monte Burch show you how to grow all types of vegetables, fruits, and even grains on your own land or in any small space available to you and your family. Growing your own food is a hot topic today because of the high cost of transporting food long distances, the heightened problem of diseases caused by commercially grown foods, concerns of the overuse of chemicals in mass food production, and the uncertain health effects of GMOs. Many--from Michelle Obama to inner-...

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The Marijuana Grower's Handbook: Practical Advice from an Expert - Paperback

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by Tommy McCarthy (Author)Cannabis, weed, pot, ganja, maryjane, whatever you call it, it's now legal in many states (and Canada) and more will follow. Skip your local cannabis dispensary and grow your own. Anyone can buy marijuana seeds--they are legal to purchase--and with some soil, water, and light, you can grow your own plants. With step-by-step instructions, Tommy McCarthy will show you how to cultivate and raise beautiful hemp plants, as well as how to harvest and prepare the final prod...

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The Pollinator Victory Garden: Win the War on Pollinator Decline with Ecological Gardening; Attract and Support Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Bats, and - Paperback

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by Kim Eierman (Author)The passion and urgency that inspired WWI and WWII Victory Gardens is needed today to meet another threat to our food supply and our environment--the steep decline of pollinators. The Pollinator Victory Garden offers practical solutions for winning the war against the demise of these essential animals. Pollinators are critical to our food supply and responsible for the pollination of the vast majority of all flowering plants on our planet. Pollinators include not just ...

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Growing Roses in the Pacific Northwest: 90 Best Varieties for Successful Rose Gardening - Hardcover

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by Nita-Jo Rountree (Author)Many gardeners dream of filling their garden with lush, healthy roses--but growing roses can be tricky, especially under the Northwest's moody skies. Luckily this definitive guide will help you build your garden sanctuary without the use of pesticides or chemicals. Growing Roses in the Pacific Northwest guides you through every step, including choosing rose varietals for your climate, landscape design, planting, harvesting, and basic care, as well as invaluable ...

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Growing Berries and Fruit Trees in the Pacific Northwest: How to Grow Abundant, Organic Fruit in Your Backyard - Hardcover

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by Tara Austen Weaver (Author)A beautiful guide to growing delicious fruit in Pacific Northwest climates, complete with selection, planting, and organic care for more than 75 cultivars of berries and fruit trees, as well as 10+ master recipes with variations for preserving your bountiful harvest. This complete guide to backyard fruit growing covers recommended varieties and climate info for the Pacific Northwest both west and east of the Cascades, ideal climates for growing berries and fruit ...

The Encyclopedia of Country Living, 50th Anniversary Edition: The Original Manual for Living Off the Land & Doing It Yourself (Homesteading & Off-Grid - Paperback

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by Carla Emery (Author)OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD: The 50th anniversary edition of the classic manual for sustainable living--with 1,000+ pages covering basic country skills and wisdom for living off the land! Whether you're homesteading, prepping, or living off-grid, keep your family healthy, safe, and self-sufficient--no matter what's going on in the world. From homesteaders to urban farmers, and everyone in between, there is a desire for a simpler way of life: a healthier and self-suffic...

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Oh, La La!: Homegrown Stories, Helpful Tips, and Garden Wisdom - Gardening Answers for Beginners - Paperback

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by Ciscoe Morris (Author)The most beloved and respected gardening expert of the Pacific Northwest, Ciscoe Morris, entertains us with gardening stories and shares advice, information, and wisdom from a career that has spanned 45 years and is still going strong. With heart and humor, Ciscoe Morris regales us with stories from the gardens he has tended, the wildlife he has encountered--deer, moles, rats, birds, and more--the dogs who have joined him on his travels, the secret lives of insects, a...

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The Art of Hummingbird Gardening: How to Make Your Backyard Into a Beautiful Home for Hummingbirds - Paperback

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by Mathew Tekulsky (Author)This book is devoted solely to hummingbird gardening and is a practical guide to cultivating flowers and other plants that will attract the hummingbirds of North America to your home and garden. You will be able to grow flowers in profusion and provide nectar for these smallest of birds, which hover on fast-beating wings while they drink from flowers including pink Chinese lantern, bladderpod, woolly blue curls, scarlet sage, penstemon, columbine, long strips of fus...

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The New Heirloom Garden: Designs, Recipes, and Heirloom Plants for Cooks Who Love to Garden - Paperback

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by Ellen Ecker Ogden (Author)Design a beautiful and self-sufficient garden; learn the secrets of heirloom vegetables, herbs, and flowers; and enjoy 60 seasonal recipes featuring the fruits of your labor--all with one book! WINNER OF THE GARDENCOMM SILVER AWARD "An heirloom garden is an opportunity to plant a piece of history that provides a deeper connection to the food you eat, the people you love, and the landscape that surrounds your home."--from the Introduction Whether you have a small p...

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Rodale's Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening: The Indispensable Green Resource for Every Gardener - Paperback

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by Deborah L. Martin (Author), Fern Marshall Bradley (Author), Barbara W. Ellis (Author)Rodale's Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening has been the go-to resource for gardeners for more than 50 years, and the best tool novices can buy to start applying organic methods to their fruit and vegetable crops, herbs, trees and shrubs, perennials, annuals, and lawns. This thoroughly revised and updated version highlights new organic pest controls, new fertilizer products, improved gardening tech...

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The Rodale Book of Composting, Newly Revised and Updated: Simple Methods to Improve Your Soil, Recycle Waste, Grow Healthier Plants, and Create an Ear - Paperback

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by Grace Gershuny (Editor), Deborah L. Martin (Editor)An essential guide to composting for all gardeners and environmentally conscious people This revised edition of The Rodale Book of Composting includes all the latest in new techniques, technology, and equipment. Gardeners know composting is the best way to feed the soil and turn food scraps into fresh produce, but even urbanites can get on board thanks to programs like compost pickup and citywide food waste initiatives--there's no better w...

The New Seed-Starters Handbook - Paperback

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by Nancy Bubel (Author), Jean Nick (Author)Starting plants from a seed grants earlier harvests, greater variety, healthier seedlings, lower costs, and the undeniable sense of satisfaction and reward. For the most complete, up-to-date information on starting plants from seed, turn to The New Seed-Starter's Handbook. Written by a gardener with 30 years of experience, this updated, easy-to-use reference explains everything you need to know to start seeds and raise healthy seedlings successfully....

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Spirited Stone: Lessons from Kubota's Garden - Hardcover

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by Jamie Ford (Contribution by), Gemina Garland-Lewis (Photographer), Thaisa Way (Foreword by)Foreword and short story by National Book Award Winner Charles Johnson Introduction by Thaïsa Way, PhDShort story by New York Times Best Selling Author, Jamie FordAcademics, novelists, poets, and garden enthusiasts examine the legacy of immigrant and nurseryman Fujitaro Kubota, whose unique gardens transformed Seattle's regional landscape in the 20th century. A self-taught gardener, Kubota built a th...

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Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies: How to Create a Customized Herb Garden to Support Your Health & Well-Being - Paperback

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by Maria Noel Groves (Author)Expert herbalist Maria No l Groves has advice for budding herb gardeners: grow just what your body needs In Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies, Groves provides 23 garden plans specially tailored to address the most common health needs, along with simple recipes for using each group of herbs. Discover the three to six herbs that are most effective for what ails you, whether you're seeking headache relief, immune support, stress relief, or a simple daily tonic. For chr...

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Vegetable Gardening Wisdom: Daily Advice and Inspiration for Getting the Most from Your Garden - Paperback

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by Kelly Smith Trimble (Author)Sometimes the best gardening advice comes in tidbits shared over the backyard fence from a sage neighbor. In Vegetable Gardening Wisdom, Master Gardener Kelly Smith Trimble shares her tried-and-true ideas and guidance for finding success and enjoyment in every aspect of vegetable gardening. Trimble invites readers to dip in regularly for bite-sized pieces of information on topics ranging from herb and vegetable gardening to cooking, preserving, and creative ways...

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Grow Your Soil!: Harness the Power of the Soil Food Web to Create Your Best Garden Ever - Paperback

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by Diane Miessler (Author), Elaine R. Ingham (Foreword by)Growing awareness of the importance of soil health means that microbes are on the minds of even the most casual gardeners. After all, anyone who has ever attempted to plant a thriving patch of flowers or vegetables knows that what you grow is only as good as the soil you grow it in. It is possible to create and maintain rich, dark, crumbly soil that's teeming with life, using very few inputs and a no-till, no-fertilizer approach. Certi...

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Essential Aromatherapy Garden: Growing and Using Scented Plants and Herbs - Paperback

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by Julia Lawless (Author)The ultimate illustrated guide to growing an aromatherapy garden and using essential herbs and oils for healing and inspirationThis is a life-style book that will appeal to those who use essential oils and herbs for their healing properties and those looking for inspiration and practical tips for creating and cultivating aromatherapy gardens. It is a gift/wish book and an appealing introduction to the aromatherapy garden--both past and present.There are 7 sections in ...

The Northern Gardener: From Apples to Zinnias - Paperback

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by Mary Lahr Schier (Author)Gardening in a northern clime has its own unique set of challenges. Yet, despite the shorter growing season, gardening remains a popular passion for millions of green thumbs in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. Northern gardeners can successfully grow a wide range of beautiful ornamentals and tasty food crops.In The Northern Gardener, Mary Lahr Schier brings together a rich and varied collection of wisdom for cold-climate gardeners. The tips, tricks, and lore, prese...

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by Nessa Black (Author)Grab your gear and head outdoors The series of search-and-find books highlights new vocabulary and simple facts about fun outdoor activities. Find the picture, and learn the words This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for vocabulary words while learning simple facts about keeping a garden. Number of Pages: 16 Dimensions: 0.1 x 8 x 6.9 IN Publication Date: January 21, 2020 Accelerated Reader: Quiz Name...

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by Speedy Publishing LLC (Author)Gardening journals aid growers in keeping records of all of their victories and experiments. Recording the burgundy color and size of a rare heirloom tomato keeps the event locked in time. Photographs can be tucked into the pages, along with seed information; consequently, the garden lives on even through the winter months. Journals are mandatory pleasures for gardeners. Number of Pages: 50 Dimensions: 0.1 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: February 18, 2015