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Living with the Earth, Volume 2: Food Crops and Forest Gardens - Paperback

$75.00

by Charles Herv?-Gruyer (Author), Perrine Herv?-Gruyer (Author)"This remarkable book is not just a manual for market gardeners; it's a masterpiece."--Huw Richards, Youtuber, author, and gardener A highly detailed and beautifully illustrated guide to growing nutritious herbs, flowers, fruit and vegetables, ideal for the home grower and market gardener. In 2006, Perrine and Charles Herv?-Gruyer set out on a mission to discover a new form of agriculture that provides organic crops and creates m...

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Heart & Home: Craft and DIY Projects to Bring Love Into Your Home and Garden. from the Creator of Dainty Dress Diaries - Hardcover

$32.38

by Catherine Carton (Author)Catherine Carton brings us from room to room, showing how we can infuse our homes with personality and style. With something for every space, budget and skill level, she encourages us to have fun, make mistakes, and put our own unique stamp on each project.Blogger and bestselling author Catherine Carton brings us from room to room, showing how we can infuse our homes with personality and style. With something for every space, budget and skill level, Catherine encou...

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Western Home Landscaping: From the Rockies to the Pacific Coast, from the Southwestern Us to British Columbia - Paperback

$21.95

by Roger Holmes (Author), Lance Walheim (Author)Homeowners in the western areas of the country can now make their home landscapes more attractive and functional with Western Home Landscaping. Like the other titles in this series, this book contains three parts. In the Design Portfolio section, readers will find 42 designs created by landscape professionals from the area. The designs address the variety of climates found in the west, including cool coastal areas, hot inland valleys, and the s...

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As True as the Barnacle Tree - Paperback

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by Anita M. Smith (Author) Number of Pages: 66 Dimensions: 0.3 x 7.6 x 5.3 IN Publication Date: July 01, 2024

Concepts for Understanding Fruit Trees - Paperback

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by Theodore Dejong (Author)Anyone who observes fruit trees may wonder how or why they behave in specific ways. Some trees grow upright while others are more spreading in habit. Some produce many flowers and small immature fruit only to drop most of the fruit later on; others grow more on their sunny side than their shady side. It is common to ascribe such behavior to the tree as a whole and state that trees preferentially "allocate" resources to specific organs. This, however, is the wrong ap...

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by John Lewis-Stempel (Author)Make your garden a haven for wildlife and a joy for you and your family Whether you just want to make an existing family space more wildlife friendly or go the whole hedgehog and turn your back garden into a mini nature reserve, The Wildlife Garden will show you how to do it. You will discover: - What plants are best for wildlife- How to make refuges for insects and homes for bats- How to create a pool for frogs The Wildlife Garden is the essential guide to attra...

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Observations of an Accidental Farmer--And a Mindful Reader - Paperback

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by Harry Kavros (Author)In forty short and charming chapters, a former "great books" teacher from New York City adapts to his new role on a small Southern farm by observing the natural world and drawing connections to his reading life."Erudite and engaging."--BooklistIn late middle-age, Harry Kavros and his wife, Peri, pack up all the household belongings that will fit into their car and leave Manhattan, bound for their new home on a twenty-two-acre patch of pine-filled land in Hillsborough, ...

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Start Growing: A Year of Joyful Gardening for Absolute Beginners - Hardcover

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by Daisy Payne (Author)Author BiographyDaisy Payne is a gardener and TV presenter. After discovering gardening when she bought her first home, Daisy began blogging and creating tutorials on YouTube which got the attention of ITV's This Morning. Daisy is now a refreshing rising star in the gardening world, charming viewers with her live seasonal tips and tricks. Having started gardening just five years ago, she is self-taught and passionate about the joy it brings, and likes to show a more acc...

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An A-Z of Animals in the Garden - Paperback

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by Twigs Way (Author)A quirky look at some of the most unusual garden animals ever kept in Britain, from crocodiles to wombats Perhaps one of the less known facts about the Pre-Raphaelite artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti is that he kept wombats in his garden at Cheyne Walk, London, to whom he and Christina addressed poetry (he also kept zebu - a type of cattle). This is just one of the stories in this entertaining book, which brings together two great British pastimes: animal husbandry and the ...

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by Angela Lim (Author)This title lets readers discover information about many kinds of crops grown in the United States. Along with the history of the US agriculture industry, readers will learn about how different types of crops are grown, harvested, and processed. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO. Number of Pages: 192 Publicati...

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Onomasticon of Occult Herbs: Names, Identities and Epithets of Sacred Plants - Paperback

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by Daniel A. Schulke (Author)Onomasticon of Occult Herbs is a cross-cultural lexicon of sacred plant names, as they emerged from the religions and magical traditions of the world.The great procession of common plant names, given to them by humans, forms a unique passed down through time. In religion, magic and myth, these names serve a greater function than mere verbal signifiers; they operate at transcendent levels of spirit. In traditions of magic, religion and mysticism, a plant name may s...

Complete Guide to Growing and Cultivating Herbs and Spices: Expert Advice for Planting Indoors and Outdoors, the Best Containers, and Storage - Paperback

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by Linda Gray (Author)Complete Guide to Herbs and Spices is a must-have book for all garden aficionados. Even if you don't have space for an outdoor garden, it's packed with practical information for propagating, growing, using and preserving herbs and spices in large or small spaces to help make you more self sufficient. While addressing both, author Linda Gray emphasizes clay pot and container gardening. Each plant profile contains growing advice for each herb or spice including how to prep...

The Nature of Plants: An Introduction to How Plants Work - Paperback

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by Craig N. Huegel (Author)Choice Outstanding Academic Title Florida Book Awards, Bronze Medal for General Nonfiction Plants play a critical role in how we experience our environment. They create calming green spaces, provide oxygen for us to breathe, and nourish our senses. In The Nature of Plants, ecologist and nursery owner Craig Huegel demystifies the complex lives of plants and provides readers with an elucidating journey into their inner and outer workings.Beginning with the importance ...

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Pictorial Guide to Perennials - Paperback

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by M. Jane Coleman Helmer (Author)Pictorial Guide to Perennials features a complete A to Z listing of over 450 popular and new perennials, special sections includes planning, soil preparation, and special uses as well as easy-to-understand cultural information. Number of Pages: 176 Dimensions: 0.45 x 10.28 x 8.1 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: June 01, 2001

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Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Alpines - Hardcover

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by Royal Botanic Gardens Kew (Author)In this handy alpine-growing guide, Kew Gardens' alpines expert shares tips and advice on how to grow and maintain these unique plants, including 12 practical projects to try at home. Alpines are often considered tricky to grow, but given their natural mountain homes, they are actually remarkably hardy. They're perfect for dry, free-draining soils and do well in containers, gravel gardens and in walls and other crevices and small corners. Plus, their mini...

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Beekeeping for Gardeners: The Complete Step-By-Step Guide to Keeping Bees in Your Garden - Finalist in the Garden Media Guild Award 2024 - Paperback

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by Richard Rickitt (Author)WINNER OF THE 2024 LIVING NOW AWARD IN GREEN LIVING AND FINALIST IN THE GARDEN MEDIA GUILD AWARD FOR THE PETER SEABROOK PRACTICAL BOOK OF THE YEAR. A comprehensive gardener's guide to sustainable beekeeping. Beekeeping has changed. While once it was a hobby that pursued the rich rewards of honey and wax, many new beekeepers now instead seek the gratification of knowing that they are aiding the survival of one of the world's most important creatures. Keeping bees tod...

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Make Your Home a Nature Reserve - Hardcover

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by Donna Mullen (Author), Eoin O'Brien (Illustrator)Bees, butterflies, bats, badgers ...These beautiful and fascinating creatures need a little help from us, as their natural habitats are under pressure.It's time to invite nature into your home - whether it's a window box, a suburban garden or a farm. Learn how to build a pond, make places for bats to roost and spaces for hedgehogs to ramble. Discover the amazing secret lives of Ireland's wildlife, from tiny bugs to large mammals.Do try this ...

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Geraniums: The Complete Encyclopedia - Paperback

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by Faye Brawner (Author)This beautiful and comprehensive volume on easy-to-grow geraniums (pelargoniums) provides a wealth of new information for hobby growers from all climates, including valuable tips on the challenges each region presents. Chapters provide detailed background on the many varieties of geraniums, including scented leaf pelargoniums, zonals, dwarfs, stellars, regals, angels, and more. Hundreds of stunning photographs provide a visual reference of the many colors available. Cu...

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by George Washington Cable (Author)"The Amateur Garden" is a classic guide to designing, maintaining, and even profiting from a beautiful garden. It looks in detail at the different plants and flowers that can be introduced, as well as such subjects as climate consideration, soil types, seasonal expectations, and much more. Highly recommended for green-fingered enthusiasts and collectors of vintage gardening literature. Contents include: "A Short History of Gardening", "My Own Acre", "The Ame...

Bird, Bee and Bug Houses: Homes and Habitats for Garden Wildlife - Hardcover

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by Esther Coombs (Illustrator), Susie Behar (With)Bird, Bee and Bug Houses shows children how to support garden wildlife by making sustainable bird, bee and bug houses, as well as how to create habitats through small, achievable projects.Perfect for young naturalists, this beautifully illustrated, accessible book is packed with practical activities and information about the wildlife found in our gardens and beyond. The content is designed to inspire curiosity and encourage children to have a ...

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Second Nature: The Story of a Naturalist's Garden - Paperback

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by Susie White (Author)In a hidden valley tucked into an unspoiled corner of England lies a naturalist's garden that was developed from scratch by award-winning gardener and author Susie White, with the help of her husband and friends. This is the story of how they created a remarkable oasis, a place as alive as it is beautiful. Susie's vision and passion unfold as she transforms a patch of untended ground into a wildlife-friendly haven planted with flowering perennials, trees, herbs, vegetab...

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by Toto Bergamo Rossi (Author), Marco Bay (Author), Diane Von Furstenberg (Introduction by)A lush look into Venice's verdant gardens, photographed in every season of the yearTurquoise lagoons and crystalline canals, criss-crossed by romantic bridges and traversed by singing gondoliers on their gondolas: water is considered by many to be Venice's most enchanting feature. Yet on the little land that constitutes this ancient city, secret and sumptuous gardens lie waiting to cast their captivatin...

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Kew Pocketbooks: Houseplants - Hardcover

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by Brie Langley (Author)An illustrated collection of potted and indoor plants. This unique series of pocketbooks from Kew offers a snapshot into the diverse and beautiful world of plants and fungi. Each book lavishly showcases choice examples from different groups or collections. Since the introduction of heat into homes, making it possible to keep potted plants alive, people have been obsessively collecting and caring for house plants. These now common additions to any well-designed space ...

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by Marjorie Harris (Author)Bestselling author and gardening columnist Marjorie Harris offers a timely and entertaining guide for gardeners at every stage of life. Whether you're moving into your first apartment or condo, upgrading to a house, or downsizing to smaller digs, Harris shares the best tips on how to create a beautiful garden for any space -- all on a budget The highly anticipated sequel to her popular book Thrifty: Living the Frugal Life with Style, Thrifty Gardening marries Harris...

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The Sakura Obsession: The Incredible Story of the Plant Hunter Who Saved Japan's Cherry Blossoms - Paperback

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by Naoko Abe (Author)Each year, the flowering of cherry blossoms marks the beginning of spring. But if it weren't for the pioneering work of an English eccentric, Collingwood "Cherry" Ingram, Japan's beloved cherry blossoms could have gone extinct. Ingram first fell in love with the sakura, or cherry tree, when he visited Japan on his honeymoon in 1907 and was so taken with the plant that he brought back hundreds of cuttings with him to England. Years later, upon learning that the Great White...

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The North American Maria Thun Biodynamic Almanac: 2025 - Paperback

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by Titia Thun (Author), Friedrich Thun (Author)The 2025 Maria Thun Biodynamic Almanac adapted for North American (EST) times. The original, and still the best, biodynamic sowing and planting calendar, trusted by farmers and gardeners for over 60 years. The simple, two-week-to-view layout features detailed planting, tending and harvesting information to help both seasoned biodynamic farmers and beginner gardeners maximise the yield and vitality of crops and plants. Trusted by generations of gr...

A Guide to Pruning the Roots of Fruit Trees - Paperback

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by Liberty Hyde Bailey (Author)All aspects of root pruning fruit trees are covered in this informative article written by an expert on the subject. Thoroughly recommended reading for the budding home gardener. Illustrated with black and white drawings and diagrams forming a complete how-to guide. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Number of Pages: 28 Dimensions: 0...

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Wendy Whiteley and the Secret Garden - Paperback

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by Janet Hawley (Author)This is Wendy's story but it's also the story of the countless people who cherish the Secret Garden. For more than twenty years Wendy Whiteley has worked to create a public garden at the foot of her harborside home in Sydney's Lavender Bay. This is the extraordinary story of how a determined, passionate and deeply creative woman has slowly transformed an overgrown wasteland into a beautiful sanctuary for everyone to enjoy - and in the process, transformed herself. W...

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Earthly Utopias: Sacred Gardens of the World - Hardcover

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by Yolanda Zappaterra (Author)This rich, beautiful book takes readers from the mountains of Kashmir to a repurposed castle in the west of Ireland, as it tours the most magnificent sacred gardens in the world. Elements from religious gardens - from labyrinths and grottos to monastic herb gardens and geometrical patterns - have long been familiar in garden design, as has the tradition of seeking spiritual enlightenment through nature. But this book takes the reader straight to the source, showc...

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by Belinda Gallagher (Author) Trees and other plants are essential for our world! They help make the air we breathe, fight climate change, are food and homes for wild animals, are food for us humans, and simply make the world a more beautiful place to live. But sadly, plant-filled places are destroyed every day. It doesn't have to be this way if everyone does small things to help. Need some inspiration? Then this book is packed with projects and ideas, such as how to: plant a tree grow a veg...

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Farm-To-Freedom: Vietnamese Americans and Their Food Gardens - Paperback

$32.40

by Roy Vu (Author) Home gardens, in addition to providing sustenance and satisfaction, embody a sense of self identity. In this groundbreaking work on Vietnamese foodways, Farm-to-Freedom: Vietnamese Americans and Their Food Gardens brings to light how the Vietnamese diasporic population in Texas uses gardens literally and figuratively to set down roots in a new country. These gardens, often hidden in plain sight, establish the seat of Vietnamese immigrant culture, according to author Roy Vũ...