Gardening & Horticulture

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by Thomas Finch (Author)With limited space in many city homes and apartments, finding room for a garden can seem impossible. Author Thomas Finch makes it not only possible but also delightfully accessible as he unravels the mystery of urban gardening, introducing you to innovative growing techniques, space-saving strategies, and ingenious solutions.Whether you've got a backyard, indoor room, balcony, or window box, "The Urban Gardener" lets the magic of nature thrive amidst the bustle of city...

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Beth Chatto: A Life with Plants - Paperback

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by Catherine Horwood (Author)The authorized biography of world-renowned plantswoman Beth Chatto (1923-2018) Beth Chatto was the inspiration behind the "right plant, right place" ethos that lies at the heart of modern gardening. She also wrote some of the best-loved gardening books of the 20th century, among them The Dry Garden, The Damp Garden, and Beth Chatto's Gravel Garden. Some years before her death in May 2018, aged 94, Beth authorized Catherine Horwood to write her biography, with e...

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When Plants Attack: Strange and Terrifying Plants - Library Binding

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by Rebecca E. Hirsch (Author)Science writer and plant expert Rebecca E. Hirsch presents fun and gross facts about a variety of plants along with explaining the science behind why they do what they do. Featured plants include the Venus Flytrap, an African tree that houses stinking ants to protect itself from hungry animals, a "vampire vine" that sucks nutrients from other plants, and fiendishly invasive kudzu. Number of Pages: 48 Dimensions: 0.5 x 9.8 x 10 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date:...

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by Penelope S. Nelson (Author)In From Garden to Pickle, early fluent readers learn how a pickle is made, from a cucumber growing to it being cut, brined, and jarred. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how this food gets to their tables. An infographic illustrates the cycle with real photos and descriptions. Children can learn more about pickles using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. From G...

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by Penelope S. Nelson (Author)In From Seed to Jam, early fluent readers learn how jam is made, from strawberry plants growing, to cooking the fruit, to jarring the jam. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how this food gets to their tables. An infographic illustrates the cycle with real photos and descriptions. Children can learn more about jam using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. From Se...

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by Helen Lepp Friesen (Author)Herbs are grown to add flavor to cooking. Some herbs are used to make medicine. Number of Pages: 24 Dimensions: 0.4 x 10 x 7.9 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: August 01, 2021

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by Becky Noelle (Author)Fruits are a delicious and nutritious snack. They contain the fibre, vitamins, and antioxidants that people need to stay healthy. Number of Pages: 24 Dimensions: 0.4 x 10.1 x 7.5 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: August 01, 2021

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by Ryan Smith (Author), Heather Kissock (With)Flower gardens add much beauty to the places they grow. They also fill the air with fragrance. Number of Pages: 24 Dimensions: 0.3 x 10.2 x 7.8 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: August 01, 2021

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by Candice Letkeman (Author)Succulents add beauty and interest to outdoor gardens. They also help clean the air. Number of Pages: 24 Dimensions: 0.4 x 10.1 x 7.4 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: August 01, 2021

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by Helen Lepp Friesen (Author)Planting a vegetable garden is a great way to grow food. Fresh vegetables are delicious and healthy. Number of Pages: 24 Dimensions: 0.3 x 10.1 x 7.8 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: August 01, 2021

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by Candice Letkeman (Author)Trees and Shrubs make outdoor spaces beautiful. It is relaxing to sit in a tree's shade on a hot day. Number of Pages: 24 Dimensions: 0.3 x 10.1 x 7.8 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: August 01, 2021

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Urban Jungle: Living and Styling with Plants - Hardcover

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by Igor Josifovic (Author), Judith De Graaff (Author) Provides all your DIY ideas for styling and tips on how to plant Inspiration for seasoned plant lovers as well as beginners, providing the total package on the topic of living with plants Urban Jungle: Living and Styling with Plants is a source of inspiration, ideas and a manual for all of those who want to bring more plants into their home. The book guides the reader through different "green" homes in five European countries and shows how...

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Poodling: On the Just Shaping of Shrubbery - Paperback

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by Marc Treib (Author)Poodling is a vernacular approach to pruning shrubbery: a negotiation between gardener and shrub that pits human aesthetic intention against the genetic forces that guide the plant's natural development. Topiary shears shrubs into a singular form geometric or figure; poodling, in contrast, treats each branch individually and shapes its leaves or needles into the forms that remain at their ends. In this informed, if light-hearted, telling of the story, noted landscape hi...

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How to Grow Strawberry Jam - Library Binding

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by Alix Wood (Author) Can you really grow strawberry jam? Today, many children do not know where the foods they eat come from. This book takes kids step-by-step through all the stages needed to go from planting some strawberry runners to a crop of fruit and finally, a jar of delicious jam. Number of Pages: 24 Dimensions: 0.3 x 10.2 x 8 IN Publication Date: February 19, 2024

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How to Grow Tomato Ketchup - Library Binding

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by Alix Wood (Author) Can you really grow tomato ketchup? Today, many children do not know where the foods they eat come from. This book takes kids step-by-step through all the stages needed to go from planting some seeds to a crop of tomatoes and finally, a bottle of delicious ketchup. Number of Pages: 24 Dimensions: 0.3 x 10.2 x 8.1 IN Publication Date: February 19, 2024

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Nostrana: Flavours from My Italian Kitchen Garden - Hardcover

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by Bri Dimattina (Author)Delicious Italian-inspired recipes from a New Zealand home garden Nostrana means homegrown, ours; growing food with the intent of sharing it.Inspired by the abundant lemon trees and trellised tomato vines of her Italian grandparents' vegetable garden, Bri DiMattina started her own edible pantry in her back garden and discovered the joys of bringing food from seed to table.Organised seasonally, and with growing guides for each ingredient, Nostrana shares simple, gorgeo...

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by Jenny Joseph (Author)Jenny Joseph was no ordinary poet - and Led by the Nose is no ordinary memoir. Shaped around the smells of the English countryside, it is full of the wilful personality and the sly humour that characterised the purple-clad old woman in her iconic poem 'Warning'. Joseph's eccentricities permeate each chapter as she flows through the gardening year with its chores and blossoms, frequently leading the reader off the garden path to stop, smell the roses, and ignore the wor...

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by Alec White (Author)Driven by a passion for horticulture from a young age, RHS Chelsea Gold Medal-winner Alec White shares his extensive expertise and personal experience in this illustrated celebration of the peony. Varied chapters introduce each of the qualities that make this remarkable flower stand out, their many varieties, scents and colors, how to care for and cultivate your plants, the historical and cultural significance of the peony and the hard work and commitment needed to exh...

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The Hydrangea: A Reappraisal - Hardcover

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by Maurice Foster (Author)The genus Hydrangea goes far beyond the colourful and ubiquitous Hortensia of a million suburban front gardens; it offers a remarkable diversity and versatility, with attractive planting choices for gardens everywhere. From the tough mountain species that can take up to -30C in their stride, to the warm temperate lianas that can top twenty metres into a tree, different species are now being brought into play by breeders to provide new cultivars at a bewildering rate....

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The Nitty-Gritty Gardening Book: Fun Projects for All Seasons - Library Binding

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by Kari Cornell (Author), Jennifer S. Larson (Photographer)Grow your own fruits, vegetables, and flowers Become a gardener in any season with these fun and easy projects. You don't even need a garden space--many of these activities can be done by planting in containers to set on a porch or a patio or even in a window. Try your hand at growing potatoes and strawberries. Plant bright flowers that attract butterflies, birds, and bees. Learn how to get daffodils to bloom in the winter You can e...

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by Jennifer Colby (Author)Plants We Eat helps young readers learn more about all the plants we eat, including how to eat every part of a plant in one meal Call-outs throughout the book prompt inquiry and critical thinking skills by asking questions and inviting readers to looks closely at the photographs and diagrams. Number of Pages: 24 Dimensions: 0.3 x 7.8 x 7.7 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: August 01, 2014 Accelerated Reader: Quiz...

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by Emma Huddleston (Author)This title introduces readers to the steps involved in planting a seedling and encourages them to try growing a plant. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts and an infographic, this book provides an engaging introduction to this important life skill. Number of Pages: 24 Dimensions: 0.3 x 9.1 x 7.1 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: August 01, 2020

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Designing and Creating a Cottage Garden: How to Cultivate a Garden Full of Flowers, Herbs, Trees, Fruit, Vegetables and Livestock, with 300 Inspiratio - Hardcover

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by Gail Harland (Author)How to cultivate a garden full of flowers, herbs, trees, fruit, vegetables and livestock, with 300 inspirational photographsCottage gardens are sensuous, colourful spaces and can be used with any type of house and size of garden. The book starts with a history of the cottage garden and then introduces design options, from the herb garden to the meadow garden. Familiar features are covered, such as hedges, fences, paths and topiary, and then advice on growing flowers an...

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by Steven Scanlan (Author), Catherine Scanlan (Author)Do you want to keep mason bees in your garden? Do you want to pollinate your flowers and fruits while having fun doing so? Then read on..... Mason bees are fun to keep and make a difference in pollination of your gardens, farms, and community spaces. The Incredible Mason Bee book teaches you about these bees, their management, and how to make your own mason bee house in your own garden to attract these delightful insects. Includes useful i...

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The Elegant & Edible Garden and the Garden Journal Boxed Set - Hardcover

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by Linda Vater (Author)Your dream garden awaits with this beautiful two-book collection from garden designer and stylist Linda Vater. Create a stylish and welcoming garden space where food and flowers grow side by side with The Elegant and Edible Garden. It's companion, The Garden Journal, is the perfect place for you to chronicle your gardening activities, successes, and challenges for five full years. Together, they help you design, plant, and care for an edible garden that's a celebration...

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Hydrangeas: Cape Cod and the Islands - Hardcover

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by Joan Harrison (Author)Over 340 striking color photos introduce readers to the quintessential flower of the Cape and the Islands, the hydrangea. The lucky people who live in the region revel in these lush flowers flourishing in a maritime climate. Residents and visitors alike enjoy the beautiful displays of hydrangeas in home gardens, outside restaurants and inns, and especially in waterfront areas, where hydrangeas thrive in the sea air. Blue blooms predominate, their naturally cheerful co...

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Dig In!: 12 Easy Gardening Projects Using Kitchen Scraps - Library Binding

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by Kari Cornell (Author), Jennifer S. Larson (Photographer)Grow your own fruits and vegetables from nothing but kitchen scraps Rather than throwing away leftovers from food in your kitchen, you can use them to grow more. Learn how to turn a single sweet potato into a pot full of them. Grow a salad from the end bit of lettuce and a lemon tree from a single seed. Several of these projects require nothing more than a jar, a windowsill, and a few pieces of food that would otherwise end up in the...

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How to Grow Potato Chips - Library Binding

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by Alix Wood (Author) Can you really grow potato chips? Today, many children do not know where the foods they eat come from. This book takes kids step-by-step through all the stages needed to go from some sprouting seed potatoes to a crop of new potatoes and finally, a bowl of delicious potato chips. Number of Pages: 24 Dimensions: 0.3 x 10.2 x 8.1 IN Publication Date: February 19, 2024

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Pocket Plantcare: A Handy Guide to Raising 50 of Your Best-Loved Indoor Plants - Paperback

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by Andrew Mikolajski (Author), Amberly Kramhoft (Illustrator)Become a green thumb in no time with this fun plant care deck. Looking for tips on how to care for your plants? Look no further than this deck of 50 cards! Featuring a wide variety of indoor plants, from the African Milk Tree to the Zebra Cactus, each card is packed with helpful tips and tricks for keeping your plants happy and healthy. Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or a newbie to the world of plant care, this deck has somet...

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Herbal Houseplants: Grow Beautiful Herbs - Indoors! for Flavor, Fragrance, and Fun - Paperback

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by Susan Betz (Author)Hey, houseplant lovers! Are you ready to up your growing game? Get ready to branch out and step into the world of growing your own herbs--indoors! Whether your green thumb is weathered and worn or shiny and new, there's no better place to start your herb-growing adventure than with Herbal Houseplants. Inside the beautifully illustrated pages, author and expert herbalist Susan Betz lets you in on a little secret: Herbs make great houseplants. And, you don't need fancy gro...

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by Joe Hall (Author)Joe Hall is continuing the long tradition of a family with deep roots in the Simsbury region. His grandfather was the station master of the Simsbury depot, and his relatives have worked the land in the area for centuries. Joe's many interests in farming, writing, woodworking, hiking, and archaeology have merged as one. Beginning with trade schools to learn masonry and carpentry, and briefly studying engineering, Joe entered the University of Connecticut, where he studied a...

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Texas Bug Book: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly - Paperback

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by Howard Garrett (Author), C. Malcolm Beck (Author), Gwen E. Gage (Illustrator)Texas Bug Book is your complete guide for identifying and organically controlling all of the most common Texas insects. Drawing on years of practical experience and research, organic gardening experts Howard Garrett and Malcolm Beck give detailed instructions on how to identify, understand the life cycle of, and control or protect Texas insects, mites, snails, slugs, nematodes, and other critters. They also includ...