iBookstore Top 50 Gardening Ebooks

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The Lost Book of Simple Herbal Remedies - Blossom Davis Cover Art

The Lost Book of Simple Herbal Remedies

The Lost Book of Simple Herbal Remedies Discover over 100 herbal Medicine for all kinds of Ailment, Inspired By Dr. Barbara O'Neill by Blossom Davis

Embark on a Healing Journey with "The Lost Book of Simple Herbal Remedies" Discover the power of nature's medicine cabinet with "The Lost Book of Simple Herbal Remedies," a comprehensive guide inspired by the wisdom and teachings of Dr. Barbara O'Neill. This book is your key to unlocking the secrets of over 100 herbal remedies, each a natural solution to a range of ailments from the mundane to the chronic. What You'll Uncover Inside: A Wealth of Herbal Knowledge: Delve into an extensive collection of herbal remedies, each with its own unique healing properties, expertly compiled and explained. Dr. Barbara O'Neill's Influence: Immerse yourself in the teachings of a renowned natural health advocate, integrating her holistic approach to wellness in every remedy. User-Friendly Format: Whether you're a beginner or an experienced herbalist, you'll find the remedies easy to understand and apply, with clear instructions and insights. Natural Solutions for Everyday Ailments: From digestive issues to skin complaints, and stress relief to immune system boosts, these remedies address a wide spectrum of common health concerns. Empowerment through Education: Learn not only the 'how' but also the 'why' behind each remedy, equipping you with the knowledge to make informed health choices. Transform Your Health Naturally: "The Lost Book of Simple Herbal Remedies" isn't just a book; it's a movement towards taking control of your health using the healing power of nature. In an age where we often turn to quick pharmaceutical fixes, this guide brings us back to the enduring wisdom of herbal treatments. Begin Your Herbal Healing Journey Today: Ready to embrace a more natural approach to your health and well-being? Click "BUY NOW" and step into a world where every plant holds the potential for healing. Let "The Lost Book of Simple Herbal Remedies" be your guide on this transformative journey. Experience the profound impact of nature's healing power, all inspired by the teachings of Dr. Barbara O'Neill.

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The Science of Gardening - Dr. Stuart Farrimond Cover Art

The Science of Gardening

The Science of Gardening Discover How Your Garden Really Works by Dr. Stuart Farrimond

The only book to explain the science behind gardening practice in a simple and visually accessible way Exploding myths and providing authoritative take-home advice, this book provides a shortcut to decades of gardening experience by explaining the science behind how a garden grows. Why does my cherry tree blossom but never fruit? What's the most effective slug deterrent? Could I breed my own unique variety of flower? Do plants communicate? Does it really matter how I prune? Why is my compost heap so slimy? The world of gardening can be a mystifying place, with so many instructions to follow and often little explanation as to why. Dr. Stuart Farromond casts his scientific eye over a typical year in the garden to answer all the horticultural questions you've ever wanted the answer to. From hands-on, practical advice, to an exploration of the mental health benefits of gardening, while also covering topics such as the positive impact gardening can have on the earth during a time of climate crisis in between, Science of Gardening debunks myths and reveals the latest science only taught at horticultural college. As a passionate newcomer to gardening, daunted by the mountain of often conflicting advice in gardening manuals, Dr. Stu has set about testing the scientific basis of so much conventional wisdom and practice so you too can garden like a pro.

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The Lost Book of Simple Herbal Remedies - Blossom Davis Cover Art

The Lost Book of Simple Herbal Remedies

The Lost Book of Simple Herbal Remedies
Discover over 100 herbal Medicine for all kinds of Ailment Inspired By Barbara O'Neill by Blossom Davis

Embark on a Healing Journey with "The Lost Book of Simple Herbal Remedies" Discover the power of nature's medicine cabinet with "The Lost Book of Simple Herbal Remedies," a comprehensive guide inspired by the wisdom and teachings of Dr. Barbara O'Neill. This book is your key to unlocking the secrets of over 100 herbal remedies, each a natural solution to a range of ailments from the mundane to the chronic. What You'll Uncover Inside: A Wealth of Herbal Knowledge: Delve into an extensive collection of herbal remedies, each with its own unique healing properties, expertly compiled and explained. Dr. Barbara O'Neill's Influence: Immerse yourself in the teachings of a renowned natural health advocate, integrating her holistic approach to wellness in every remedy. User-Friendly Format: Whether you're a beginner or an experienced herbalist, you'll find the remedies easy to understand and apply, with clear instructions and insights. Natural Solutions for Everyday Ailments: From digestive issues to skin complaints, and stress relief to immune system boosts, these remedies address a wide spectrum of common health concerns. Empowerment through Education: Learn not only the 'how' but also the 'why' behind each remedy, equipping you with the knowledge to make informed health choices. Transform Your Health Naturally: "The Lost Book of Simple Herbal Remedies" isn't just a book; it's a movement towards taking control of your health using the healing power of nature. In an age where we often turn to quick pharmaceutical fixes, this guide brings us back to the enduring wisdom of herbal treatments. Begin Your Herbal Healing Journey Today: Ready to embrace a more natural approach to your health and well-being? Click “BUY NOW” and step into a world where every plant holds the potential for healing. Let "The Lost Book of Simple Herbal Remedies" be your guide on this transformative journey. Experience the profound impact of nature's healing power, all inspired by the teachings of Dr. Barbara O'Neill.

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Planting in a Post-Wild World - Thomas Rainer & Claudia West Cover Art

Planting in a Post-Wild World

Planting in a Post-Wild World Designing Plant Communities for Resilient Landscapes by Thomas Rainer & Claudia West

“As practical as it is poetic. . . . an optimistic call to action.” — Chicago Tribune Over time, with industrialization and urban sprawl, we have driven nature out of our neighborhoods and cities. But we can invite it back by designing landscapes that look and function more like they do in the wild: robust, diverse, and visually harmonious. Planting in a Post-Wild World by Thomas Rainer and Claudia West is an inspiring call to action dedicated to the idea of a new nature—a hybrid of both the wild and the cultivated—that can flourish in our cities and suburbs. This is both a post-wild manifesto and practical guide that describes how to incorporate and layer plants into plant communities to create an environment that is reflective of natural systems and thrives within our built world.

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The Cannabis Grow Bible - Greg Green Cover Art

The Cannabis Grow Bible

The Cannabis Grow Bible The Definitive Guide to Growing Marijuana for Recreational and Medical Use by Greg Green

The definitive guide to growing marijuana just got better! Greg Green’s original Cannabis Grow Bible set a new standard for handbooks on cannabis horticulture and established Green as the leading authority in the field. Green’s comprehensive and professionally presented work on how to cultivate superior cannabis struck a chord with beginner, amateur and professional growers alike—leading to sales of over 55,000 copies of the first edition of the Cannabis Grow Bible. The second edition of the Cannabis Grow Bible delivers even more of what growers are looking for—fully updated and illustrated, with a new section on organics, all in glorious color! In the Cannabis Grow Bible, Green describes methods for growers who want to maximize yield and potency. Green’s signature style blends a solid understanding of marijuana botany with practical real-world advice to help growers cope with the day-to-day demands of maintaining a high-yield garden. The book covers everything from selecting the best plant genetics to dealing with pests and predators and protecting your crop from prying eyes. It explains the "Screen of Green" technique that gives a higher yield using fewer plants, an important development for American growers who, if caught, are penalized according to number of plants. Greg Green’s Cannabis Grow Bible remains the only definitive reference available to fully explain both the art and the science behind growing the world’s best cannabis—from indoor and outdoor techniques, soil and hydroponic grows, and now organic gardening. Beginners, amateurs, and pros alike will benefit from Green’s easy-to-follow style and instructions and the accuracy, breadth and depth of information presented. Professionals will especially benefit the chapters on advanced systems and breeding. Marijuana cultivators everywhere will enjoy the new, full-color edition of the Cannabis Grow Bible.

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Marijuana Horticulture - Jorge Cervantes Cover Art

Marijuana Horticulture

Marijuana Horticulture
The Indoor - Outdoor Medical Grower's Bible by Jorge Cervantes

Marijuana Horticulture: The Indoor/Outdoor Medical Grower's Bible is the most complete, thorough, and comprehensive cultivation book available on the market today.  This book has been dubbed the "bible" by its readers because it explains every aspect of cultivating marijuana and yielding high quality and abundant crops.  It explains the science, the simple how-to, practical and detailed information.  It is a complete and easy reference that beginners and experts alike rely on for practical hands-on knowledge and experience.   Beginners and experts will find a gamut of information in this book.  The Fifth Edition of the former Indoor Marijuana Horticulture: The Indoor Bible was originally published in 1983, when it immediately became a best seller. More than 500,000 copies have been sold in Dutch, English, French, German and Spanish languages. New greenhouse and outdoor growing chapters make this a book both indoor and outdoor growers will keep under thumb. The other 15 chapters (17 total) are all updated with the most current information, completely rewritten and significantly expanded. For example, Dr. John McPartland contributed an all new medical section - The books credits list more than 300 contributors and reads like a who's who in the world of cannabis cultivation.   

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Plant Partners - Jessica Walliser & Jeff Gillman Cover Art

Plant Partners

Plant Partners Science-Based Companion Planting Strategies for the Vegetable Garden by Jessica Walliser & Jeff Gillman

Companion planting has a long history of use by gardeners, but the explanation of why it works has been filled with folklore and conjecture. Plant Partners delivers a research-based rationale for this ever-popular growing technique, offering dozens of ways you can use scientifically tested plant partnerships to benefit your whole garden. Through an enhanced understanding of how plants interact with and influence each other, this guide suggests specific plant combinations that improve soil health and weed control, decrease pest damage, and increase biodiversity, resulting in real and measurable impacts in the garden. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.  

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Carrots Love Tomatoes - Louise Riotte Cover Art

Carrots Love Tomatoes

Carrots Love Tomatoes Secrets of Companion Planting for Successful Gardening by Louise Riotte

Plant parsley and asparagus together and you’ll have more of each, but keep broccoli and tomato plants far apart if you want them to thrive. Utilize the natural properties of plants to nourish the soil, repel pests, and secure a greater harvest. With plenty of insightful advice and suggestions for planting schemes, Louise Riotte will inspire you to turn your garden into a naturally nurturing ecosystem.

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A Year Full of Pots - Sarah Raven Cover Art

A Year Full of Pots

A Year Full of Pots Container Flowers for All Seasons by Sarah Raven

'Stunning pictures and packed full of really good advice and inspiration' – Monty Don 'Such a feast for the eyes and GREAT inspiration!' – Jo Whiley --------------- Pots are everywhere in Sarah Raven's garden at Perch Hill. Every corner comes to life with their colour and vibrancy. A Year Full of Pots overbrims with year-round inspiration, planting ideas and expert advice from Sarah Raven, the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Year Full of Flowers and A Year Full of Veg. Accessible and rewarding, growing flowers in pots is a simple and enjoyable way to enhance any space, from small city plots to huge gardens. Get the pots right and your garden will take on a cheerful energy of its own. They are the bubbles in the champagne, the cherries on the cake; the final flourish in making a garden beautiful. And with pots, there is one iron rule: more is more. Discover practical design tips that will really enhance your containers. Use ingenious tricks when combining flower colours such as choosing a BRIDE (the star of the show), a BRIDESMAID (similar to the bride but smaller and less conspicuous) and a GATECRASHER (the colour contrast, which brings the whole thing to life). Learn all about the types of forms and plant structures – THRILLER, FILLER, PILLAR and SPILLER – and how to put them to best use. And take on the simplest of ideas, such as raising flower pots on to a wall or table so you see more of them, for instant impact. Following the seasons, A Year Full of Pots shows you how to make your own evolving tapestry of colour through long-lasting container combinations. All the flowers and planting schemes Sarah has tried and tested over the decades are in here, plus the design principles that will work for you at any scale, whether you have one pot or a garden full of them. 'An archipelago of inspirational potted paradises awaits on every page of this beautiful but also hugely helpful book' – Arthur Parkinson

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Juniper Bonsai Guide - Bonsai Empire Cover Art

Juniper Bonsai Guide

Juniper Bonsai Guide
by Bonsai Empire

Learn how to maintain your Juniper Bonsai tree with the "Juniper Bonsai Guide". Junipers are incredibly popular Bonsai trees, sold at many stores and online shops. They are strong trees and very suitable for beginners at the art of Bonsai. But how do you keep your tree alive? And how can you maintain its shape? The "Juniper Bonsai Guide" explains the care guidelines, cultivation and design principles for the Juniper. It includes over a hundred photos and explains techniques including watering, fertilizing, repotting, pruning and wiring in easy to use step-by-step guides. - over 100 stunning images - explains Juniper care, styling and propagation - with step-by-step explanations - all techniques explained specifically for the Juniper Bonsai Empire is the world's most visited Bonsai website and has provided beginners with quality information for over a decade. We have developed this Juniper guide to help you get a taste of this fascinating and living art, and make sure you know how to care for your Juniper Bonsai!

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The First-Time Gardener: Growing Vegetables - Jessica Sowards Cover Art

The First-Time Gardener: Growing Vegetables

The First-Time Gardener: Growing Vegetables All the know-how and encouragement you need to grow - and fall in love with! - your brand new food garden by Jessica Sowards

You’re excited to plant your first vegetable garden—but where to start? In The First-Time Gardener: Growing Vegetables , you’ll find the answers you’re looking for. *Winner of the GardenComm 2022 Media Awards Silver Award of Achievement in the Photography/Book General Readership Category* Homesteader Jessica Sowards, the warm and energetic host of YouTube’s Roots and Refuge Farm, is the perfect teacher for new gardeners, offering not just know-how but inspiration and time-management tips for success . Before you sink your hands into the soil, she’ll answer all those questions rolling around inside your head:   Where do I put my new garden? How do I prepare the soil? What vegetables should I plant? Is it better to start new plants from seed or should I buy transplants? What about watering, feeding, and taking care of my garden? What do I do if bugs show up? There are no stupid questions here. Everyone has to start somewhere, after all. Not only will you learn how to prepare, plant, and tend your first vegetable garden , you’ll also learn:   How to design an eco-friendly layout How to grow with the seasons How to maximize your harvest, even if you only grow in a small space Jessica wants your first food-growing experience to be a positive one, and she’s prepared to go the distance to make sure tending the earth becomes your new favorite hobby. A single growing season is all it takes to fall in love with growing your own healthy, organic, nutrient-dense food . With Jessica as your guide, you’ll soon discover all the satisfactions, challenges, and great joys of growing your own food garden. This book is part of The First-Time Gardener’s Guides series from Cool Springs Press, which also includes The First-Time Gardener: Growing Plants and Flowers and The First-Time Gardener: Raised Bed Gardening . Each book in The First-Time Gardener’s Guides series is aimed at beginner gardeners and offers clear, fact-based information that’s presented in a friendly and accessible way, including step-by-step instructions and full-color illustrations throughout.

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Gardening Without Work - Ruth Stout Cover Art

Gardening Without Work

Gardening Without Work by Ruth Stout

“Gardening Without Work” is the detailed and helpful guide by Ruth Stout, the American author famous for her lazy gardener approach to gardening. Stout started gardening in 1930, when she was 46, and over the next decade came to understand just how demanding of an activity it can be. In 1944, she decided on a different approach and developed many techniques, including a year-round mulch, that significantly decreased the amount of work needed to garden successfully. Stout published her first work detailing her new methods in 1955, titled “How to Have a Green Thumb without an Aching Back”, and began a successful writing career. First published in 1961, “Gardening Without Work” expands upon her mulching methods for easy gardening and details in an easy-to-understand format exactly how to begin and maintain an effortless garden. Written with her trademark humor and wit, Stout shows readers how to get the most out of gardening with less effort and time so that you are free to enjoy both a productive garden and all the fun that life has to offer.

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Making More Plants - Ken Druse Cover Art

Making More Plants

Making More Plants The Science, Art, and Joy of Propagation by Ken Druse

A guide to propagation from the author of The New Shade Garden , with over 500 photographs: “My bible for rejuvenating plants.” —Anne Raver, The New York Times For people who love gardens, propagation—the practice of growing whatever you want, whenever you want—is gardening itself. In Making More Plants , one of America's foremost gardening authorities, presents innovative, practical techniques for expanding any plant collection, along with more than 500 photographs. Based on years of research, this is a practical manual as well as a beautiful garden book, presenting procedures Ken Druse has personally tested and adapted, as well as photographed step by step. “This is a book for all seasons, and will appeal to anyone intrigued by how plants grow.” —Virginia McClain Miller, Fine Gardening

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Propagation of Plants - A Complete Guide for Professional and Amateur Growers of Plants by Seeds, Layers, Grafting and Budding, with Chapters on Nursery and Greenhouse Management - M. G. Kains Cover Art

Propagation of Plants - A Complete Guide for Professional and Amateur Growers of Plants by Seeds, Layers, Grafting and Budding, with Chapters on Nursery and Greenhouse Management

Propagation of Plants - A Complete Guide for Professional and Amateur Growers of Plants by Seeds, Layers, Grafting and Budding, with Chapters on Nursery and Greenhouse Management by M. G. Kains

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to propagating plants, specially designed for the novice or home gardener. With clear instructions and helpful diagrams, this book walks the budding gardener through every step from preparation and planning to cutting, layering, dividing, seeding, and beyond. This classic guide is highly recommended for those looking for an accessible introduction to the world gardening, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: “Cutting, Layers, Division, and Seed”, “Fungus of the Cutting Bench”, “Propagation of Roses by Cuttings”, “Propagating Roses in the Southern States”, “Propagation by Layering”, “Propagation by Layering in Pots”, “Propagation by Layering in the Air”, “Propagation by Division”, “Propagation by Seeds”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.

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Groundcover Revolution - Kathy Jentz Cover Art

Groundcover Revolution

Groundcover Revolution How to use sustainable, low-maintenance, low-water groundcovers to replace your turf - 40 alternative choices for: - No Mowing. - No fertilizing. - No pesticides. - No problem! by Kathy Jentz

Tired of spending your weekends mowing, trimming, and edging? Then it’s time to say goodbye to your standard grass lawn and join the Groundcover Revolution !  Turns out you’re not alone in your desire to ditch the lawn and replace it with something prettier, more diverse, lower maintenance, welcoming to pollinators, and good for Earth’s climate health . Reducing the lawn is among the biggest trends in homeownership, with an endless stream of homeowners looking for an eco-friendly alternative to a traditional turfgrass lawn. In the last few years alone, over 23 million American adults converted part of their lawn to a natural landscape, and now they’re looking to do even more. The biggest challenge to adopting this new ideal of the perfect lawn? Knowing how and when to replace your turf , and which plants are the best ones for the job . Groundcover Revolution is here with all the answers you need (and some you didn’t even know you needed!). Those answers include: How replacing a lawn with groundcovers reduces resource consumption on a significant level Why groundcovers require far less long-term maintenance than turf after establishment The many additional benefits of groundcovers, including erosion control, a reduction in chemical usage, a boost in biodiversity, and mitigation of climate change as a carbon sink The ways groundcovers overcome challenges such as tree roots, compacted soils, poor drainage, and dense shade The step-by-step mechanics of how to get rid of your lawn, how to place and plant groundcovers from seeds, plugs, or transplants, and how to care for your new “quilted lawn” once it’s in place  Also included are 40 in-depth profiles of plants that are perfect choices for replacing a grass lawn . There are options for sun, for shade, for dry and wet sites, and for various climates around the globe. There are choices that bloom , options that are evergreen , and selections that are deer resistant . Author Kathy Jentz has also included an incredibly useful chart that gives you all the specifics on each of the 40 choices for quick reference and to make your groundcover selection process even easier. Don’t let a lack of information stop you from creating the no-mow groundcover lawn of your dreams . Join the revolution and say goodbye to the burden of lawn care and hello to summer weekends relaxing by the pool or camping with family and friends. Whether you want to replace the entire lawn or just reduce the amount of land dedicated to turf , it’s time to usher in a new and improved idea of what a beautiful lawn should be.

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How to Create a Butterfly Garden - Mathew Tekulsky Cover Art

How to Create a Butterfly Garden

How to Create a Butterfly Garden Bringing the Beauty of Butterflies into Your World by Mathew Tekulsky

Author Mathew Tekulsky wrote the first book on butterfly gardening for North America, nearly 40 years ago! Butterfly gardening is the practice of attracting beautiful butterflies to your garden by growing common plants and flowers that they use for food and nectar. This fun and wonderfully simple activity will bring color, light, and beauty to your garden and home. With the relaxing and rewarding qualities of this outdoor hobby, it’s not hard to see why it’s sweeping the nation and growing in popularity. How to Create a Butterfly Garden is a complete, step-by-step guide to gardening for butterflies. You’ll learn about:   • The butterfly life cycle, habitats, and behaviors • Choosing and obtaining food and nectar sources • Designing your garden • Options for country, suburban, and city gardens • Fifty common garden butterflies and the plants they like • Butterfly observation and conservation This guide will teach you everything you need to get started—whether you’re a suburban resident, the owner of a small urban garden, an apartment dweller, or a keeper of a country estate, you can enjoy frequent butterfly visits to your garden or window box. The key, Tekulsky believes, is learning some basic knowledge of butterfly characteristics and behavior and knowing how to meet the needs of the butterfly species most common in your neighborhood. Not only is butterfly gardening one of the easiest ways to enjoy these enchanting creatures, but it’s also a wonderful way to help conserve natural butterfly populations for generations to come. Learn how to create your own beautiful butterfly garden today!

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Gardening for Butterflies - Steve Woodhall Cover Art

Gardening for Butterflies

Gardening for Butterflies Planning and planting an insect-friendly garden by Steve Woodhall

Eco-friendly gardening is fast catching on. Butterfl ies are visible signs of a healthy garden, and, with their whimsical flight patterns and glorious colours, they are among the most alluring ofour aerial visitors. Gardening for Butterflies shows how to attract these beautiful insects, giving step-by-step instructions for planning and planting a garden that will cater for the greatest number and diversity of butterflies. Using a Durban garden as a case study, it includes a recommended layout and plant lists for this area, as well as for other regions around the country. The book showcases 95 garden butterflies and moths, showing their full life cycle, including pupa, eggs and caterpillar. Stunning photography and point-form text ensure accurate identification of each stage in the cycle, and an interesting introduction discusses such topics as the extraordinary process of metamorphosis and the curious habits of these mercurial insects. Whether you’re tempted to undertake a full-scale transformation of your garden to attract butterflies, make smaller adjustments to it, or if you simply want to identify those insects already visiting your space, this book will amaze and enchant you.

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Grow Great Vegetables in Virginia - Ira Wallace Cover Art

Grow Great Vegetables in Virginia

Grow Great Vegetables in Virginia by Ira Wallace

Get the inside dirt, Virginia! This ultimate local guide to growing vegetables and other edibles provides you with insider advice on climate zones, average frost dates, and growing season details across Virginia. Information includes details on sun, soil, fertilizer, mulch, water, and the best varieties for your region. A garden planning section helps with design and crop rotation, and monthly lists explain what to do from January through December. In-depth profiles of nearly 50 edibles round out the information and help ensure a can’t-miss harvest.

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Planting By the Signs: Mountain Gardening - Foxfire Fund, Inc. Cover Art

Planting By the Signs: Mountain Gardening

Planting By the Signs: Mountain Gardening The Foxfire Americana Library (10) by Foxfire Fund, Inc.

An Appalachian farmer’s almanac, “Planting by the Signs” is a valuable resource for the gardener looking for time-honored tips for clearing land and growing vegetables from the people who originally pioneered the art through hard work (and a little bit of luck). In the spirit of the Foxfire Americana Library, this entry also contains a collection of gardening-related folklore, including signs to tell that winter is coming and a guide to planting successfully according to the stars. Foxfire has brought the philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers, teaching creative self-sufficiency and preserving the stories, crafts, and customs of Appalachia.  Inspiring and practical, this classic series has become an American institution. In July 2016, Vintage Shorts celebrates Foxfire's 50th Anniversary.

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Houseplants 101: How to choose, style, grow and nurture your indoor plants - Peter Shepperd Cover Art

Houseplants 101: How to choose, style, grow and nurture your indoor plants

Houseplants 101: How to choose, style, grow and nurture your indoor plants by Peter Shepperd

Your Ultimate guide with over 50 full-colour images to help you grow big, beautiful, thriving houseplants, whether you're an expert gardener or self-described brown thumb. Houseplants bring life into the home, literally. They produce oxygen and refresh the air indoors, they liven up small spaces, and they make the perfect companions since they don't demand much more than a sunny window and some water. Of course, for those who have never grown houseplants before, the mere idea of bringing one inside conjures up all sorts of questions and concerns. Don't different plants need different amounts of light? How much water is too much? If I have kids or pets, which plants should I avoid? Relax! Growing plants is supposed to be a joy-filled activity, so before you let all your concerns come pouring out, consult Houseplants 101. Written with beginners and experienced gardeners alike in mind, this book covers everything, from picking the right plants for your space to making them fit right in with decorative pots and hanging baskets. Experience the emotional and psychological benefits of keeping houseplants, which have been shown to reduce feelings of depression and provide an outlet to those with anxiety. Your small corner of the world will grow a bit greener when you learn about the best indoor plants for all types of caretakers, why succulents are so popular, and how to make your plants not only happy and lush, but also stylish. In addition, you'll discover: ● Which houseplants are the hardest to kill (perfect for those who do not consider themselves to have green fingers yet!) ● How to ensure your plants get adequate light ● Why repotting is an important step in the growth cycle of a plant ● High-maintenance plants for the more adventurous indoor gardeners ●  The best plants for every type of home, from those that have an abundance of sunlight to the ones that are darker than a cave And much, much more! As a bonus, you'll even find a growing guide for edible plants that you can keep inside all year round! Everyone can grow plants, and that's what Houseplants 101 will prove.

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Cannabis Grower's Handbook - Ed Rosenthal Cover Art

Cannabis Grower's Handbook

Cannabis Grower's Handbook The Complete Guide to Marijuana and Hemp Cultivation by Ed Rosenthal

Ed Rosenthal has been teaching people how to grow marijuana for decades. Let him help you cultivate bountiful buds, and lots of them. The techniques and tools for growing cannabis have changed over the past five years. Ed shows you the most productive and easiest methods in his new, most comprehensive book. Cannabis Grower’s Handbook features the latest innovations in marijuana cultivation that will save you time, money, and energy, including:   How to set up different types of home gardens, indoors and out   The newest, most efficient LED lights including adjustable spectrum fixtures   How to use sustainable regenerative gardening techniques   Fast, reliable drying and curing methods   Comprehensive integrated pest management   Choosing what to grow—find out more about high THC, autoflowers, and CBD varieties   Many more tools, tips, and techniques!   Cannabis Grower’s Handbook is the definitive guide for all cultivators. First-time home growers will learn how to get started and enjoy a successful first harvest. Experienced growers will find new information about lighting, flowering, outdoor CO2, stimulating growth, and harvesting. This book is an essential reference for developing standard operating procedures, whether for micro-operations or large-scale commercial cannabis operations. 600 PAGES OF FULL-COLOR PHOTOS, DIAGRAMS, AND CHARTS. ED ROSENTHAL is a legend—a veteran educator and an outspoken proponent of Full Legalization and The Right to Grow. His books are beloved by growers for their accessible style, accuracy, and innovative content. Ed wrote Cannabis Grower’s Handbook with a team of botanists, industry consultants, and scientists to ensure that you have the most up-to-date, accurate information to help you grow. This is the most extensively researched book about marijuana cultivation available. It will be your handy guide, like having an expert in your garden.

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The Urban Homestead (Expanded & Revised Edition) - Kelly Coyne & Erik Knutzen Cover Art

The Urban Homestead (Expanded & Revised Edition)

The Urban Homestead (Expanded & Revised Edition) Your Guide to Self-Sufficient Living in the Heart of the City by Kelly Coyne & Erik Knutzen

The expanded, updated version of the best-selling classic, with a dozen new projects. "A delightfully readable and very useful guide to front- and back-yard vegetable gardening, food foraging, food preserving, chicken keeping, and other useful skills for anyone interested in taking a more active role in growing and preparing the food they eat."—BoingBoing.net "...the contemporary bible on the subject."— The New York Times This celebrated, essential handbook shows how to grow and preserve your own food, clean your house without toxins, raise chickens, gain energy independence, and more. Step-by-step projects, tips, and anecdotes will help get you started homesteading immediately. The Urban Homestead is also a guidebook to the larger movement and will point you to the best books and Internet resources on self-sufficiency topics. Written by city dwellers for city dwellers, this copiously illustrated, two-color instruction book proposes a paradigm shift that will improve our lives, our community, and our planet. By growing our own food and harnessing natural energy, we are planting seeds for the future of our cities. Learn how to: Grow food on a patio or balconyPreserve or ferment food and make yogurt and cheeseCompost with wormsKeep city chickensDivert your grey water to your gardenClean your house without toxinsGuerilla garden in public spacesCreate the modern homestead of your dreams

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How to Grow Marijuana : Outdoors - A Step-by-Step Beginners Guide to Growing Top-Quality Weed Outdoors - Tom Whistler Cover Art

How to Grow Marijuana : Outdoors - A Step-by-Step Beginners Guide to Growing Top-Quality Weed Outdoors

How to Grow Marijuana : Outdoors - A Step-by-Step Beginners Guide to Growing Top-Quality Weed Outdoors by Tom Whistler

This book contains a step-by-step guide on how to grow top-quality weed outdoors. Growing weed indoors has been a practice in the past decades. With weed being accepted by the mainstream market however, it is now possible for us, with the proper permits, to grow it in our backyards. With this book, you will learn the basic needs of the marijuana plantwhat makes the marijuana plant special and why it is worth growingabout its life cycle and how you can manipulate this lifecycle in your goal to grow top-quality weed We will also learn how you can get seedshow you can start your farmhow to harvest, dry and cure weed This book is all you need to start farming weed. Grab your personal copy of this book and start growing your own weed today!

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The Book of Five Rings - Musashi Miyamoto & Knowledge House Cover Art

The Book of Five Rings

The Book of Five Rings by Musashi Miyamoto & Knowledge House

The Book of Five Rings  ( 五輪書   Go Rin no Sho ) is a text on kenjutsu and the martial arts in general, written by the Japanese swordsman Miyamoto Musashi around 1645. There have been various translations made over the years, and it enjoys an audience considerably broader than only that of martial artists and people across East Asia: for instance, some foreign business leaders find its discussion of conflict and taking the advantage to be relevant to their work in a business context. The modern-day Hyōhō Niten Ichi-ryū employs it as a manual of technique and philosophy. Musashi establishes a "no-nonsense" theme throughout the text. For instance, he repeatedly remarks that technical flourishes are excessive, and contrasts worrying about such things with the principle that all technique is simply a method of cutting down one's opponent. He also continually makes the point that the understandings expressed in the book are important for combat on any scale, whether a one-on-one duel or a massive battle. Descriptions of principles are often followed by admonitions to "investigate this thoroughly" through practice rather than trying to learn them by merely reading. Musashi describes and advocates a two-sword fencing style (nitōjutsu): that is, wielding both katana and wakizashi, contrary to the more traditional method of wielding the katana two-handed. However, he only explicitly describes wielding two swords in a section on fighting against many adversaries. The stories of his many duels rarely refer to Musashi himself wielding two swords, although, since they are mostly oral traditions, their details may be inaccurate. Musashi states within the volume that one should train with a long sword in each hand, thereby training the body and improving one's ability to use two blades simultaneously (wikipedia)

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Introduction to Succulents & Cacti: Cacti Culture for Newbies - Dueep Jyot Singh Cover Art

Introduction to Succulents & Cacti: Cacti Culture for Newbies

Introduction to Succulents & Cacti: Cacti Culture for Newbies by Dueep Jyot Singh

Table of Contents Introduction Introduction to Succulents The General Cultivation of Succulents and Cacti Temperature Air and Light Watering Soil Planting Your Succulents Growth from leaves Growing Your Plants through Cuttings Repotting and replanting Growing succulents through offsets Saving Your Cacti from Pests and Diseases Aphids Mealy bugs Thrips Red spiders Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction The moment you hear the word “cactus,” you immediately visualize an arid desert, with the poor lonesome cowboy riding away into the sunset on his trusty horse, singing “I am far away from home,” with a buzzard eyeing him greedily, and a cactus somewhere in the background, looming over him. If you have seen this in one spaghetti western, you have seen it in all… But cacti and succulents are just not prickly pears, and Opuntias not to be touched by Mowgli, while he is singing along with Baloo unless he wants a Paw full of spines and thorns. All over the world, people have finally woken up to the potential of cactus and succulent plants as indoor as well as outdoor beautifiers of surroundings, especially when they are planning to plant ornamental plants, which have adapted themselves down the centuries to every sort of condition, and they can survive. This book is for those people, who have decided to know more about cactuses and succulents. Man is an instinctive collector of things, from orchids to butterflies. Once he found that all over the world, he could get more than 500,000 different varieties of succulents and cacti, he decided to add these plants to his collection repertoire. That is the reason why botanists are so fascinated with the lifestyle of these living objects, so that they can see the different natural development and changes which take place with the passing of time during the growth cycle of these particular plants.

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Building Natural Ponds - Robert Pavlis Cover Art

Building Natural Ponds

Building Natural Ponds Create a Clean, Algae-free Pond without Pumps, Filters, or Chemicals by Robert Pavlis

Build a natural pond for wildlife, beauty, and quiet contemplation Typical backyard ponds are a complicated mess of pipes, pumps, filters, and nasty chemicals designed to adjust pH and keep algae at bay. Hardly the bucolic, natural ecosystem beloved by dragonflies, frogs, and songbirds. The antidote is a natural pond, free of hassle, cost, and complexity and designed as a fully functional ecosystem, ideal for biodiversity, swimming, irrigation, and quiet contemplation. Building Natural Ponds is the first step-by-step guide to designing and building natural ponds that use no pumps, filters, chemicals, or electricity and mimic native ponds in both aesthetics and functionality. Highly illustrated with how-to drawings and photographs, coverage includes: Understanding pond ecosystems and natural algae control Planning, design, siting, and pond aesthetics Step-by-step guidance for construction, plants and fish, and maintenance and trouble shooting Scaling up to large ponds, pools, bogs, and rain gardens. Whether you're a backyard gardener looking to add a small serene natural water feature or a homesteader with visions of a large pond for fish, swimming, and irrigation, Building Natural Ponds is the complete guide to building ponds in tune with nature, where plants, insects, and amphibians thrive in blissful serenity. Robert Pavlis , a Master Gardener with over 40 years of gardening experience, is owner and developer of Aspen Grove Gardens, a six-acre botanical garden featuring over 2,500 varieties of plants. A well-respected speaker and teacher, Robert has published articles in Mother Earth News , Ontario Gardening magazine, the widely read blog GardenMyths.com, which explodes common gardening myths and gardening information site GardenFundamentals.com.

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American Green: The Obsessive Quest for the Perfect Lawn - Ted Steinberg Cover Art

American Green: The Obsessive Quest for the Perfect Lawn

American Green: The Obsessive Quest for the Perfect Lawn by Ted Steinberg

“Ted Steinberg proves once again that he is a master storyteller as well as our foremost environmental historian.”—Mike Davis The rise of the perfect lawn represents one of the most profound transformations in the history of the American landscape. American Green, Ted Steinberg's witty exposé of this bizarre phenomenon, traces the history of the lawn from its explosion in the postwar suburban community of Levittown to the present love affair with turf colorants, leaf blowers, and riding mowers.

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Bonsaï - Various Authors Cover Art

Bonsaï

Bonsaï by Various Authors

Un guide pratique tout illustré pour apprendre à cultiver et entretenir les bonsaï.

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Kitchen Garden Revival - Nicole Johnsey Burke Cover Art

Kitchen Garden Revival

Kitchen Garden Revival A modern guide to creating a stylish, small-scale, low-maintenance, edible garden by Nicole Johnsey Burke

Elevate your backyard veggie patch into a work of sophisticated and stylish art. Kitchen Garden Revival guides you through every aspect of kitchen gardening, from design to harvesting. Author Nicole Johnsey Burke, founder of Rooted Garden , one of the leading US culinary landscape companies, and Gardenary , an online kitchen gardening education and resource company, leads the way with expert advice. Participating in the grow-your-own movement is important to both reduce your food miles and control what makes it onto your family’s table . If you’ve hesitated to take part because installing and caring for a traditional vegetable garden doesn’t seem to suit your life or your sense of style, Kitchen Garden Revival is here to show you there’s a better, more beautiful way to grow food . Instead of row after row of cabbage and pepper plants plunked into a patch of dirt in the middle of the yard, kitchen gardens are attractive, highly tailored food gardens consisting of easy-to-maintain raised planting beds laid out in an organized geometric pattern. Offering both four seasons of ornamental interest and plenty of fresh, homegrown fruits, vegetables, and herbs , kitchen gardens are the way to grow your own food in a fashionable, modern, and practical way. Kitchen gardens were once popular features of the European and early American landscape, but they fell out of favor when our agrarian roots were displaced by industrialization. With this accessible and inspirational guide , Nicole aims to return the kitchen garden to its rightful place just outside of every backdoor. Learn the art of kitchen gardening as you discover:  What characteristics all kitchen gardens have in commonHow to design and install gorgeous kitchen garden beds using metal, wood, or stoneWhy raised beds mean reduced maintenanceWhat crops are best for your kitchen garden A planting, tending, and harvesting plan developed by a proSeason-by-season growing guides  It’s time to join the Kitchen Garden Revival and start growing your own delicious, organic food. 

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How to Grow Marijuana : Indoors - A Step-by-Step Beginners Guide to Growing Top-Quality Weed Indoors - Tom Whistler Cover Art

How to Grow Marijuana : Indoors - A Step-by-Step Beginners Guide to Growing Top-Quality Weed Indoors

How to Grow Marijuana : Indoors - A Step-by-Step Beginners Guide to Growing Top-Quality Weed Indoors by Tom Whistler

Always wanted to grow Marijuana on your own but you can’t wrap your finger around the task? This book will be everything you need to turn yourself into a certified green-thumb with the fuzzy plant. Here, you will walk through each stage of Cannabis growing like a pro and end up with the best product you’ve ever raised. Here, you will: Go through each step of the life cycle of Cannabis.Learn about Cannabis and its different forms, strains, uses and applications to enthusiasts.Learn where to get the best seeds without fear of being scammed.Grow Cannabis in the comfort of your own home, being able to anticipate any potential threat to your harvest like a seasoned veteran.Learn the secret to what makes a good batch great. You’ll be equipped with the necessary information and skills required to tame this delicate plant and make it work for you. You will no longer have to look for dealers and you’ll enjoy Cannabis whenever you want! Taken from the efforts and research of experts from around the world, this manual will show you the ins and outs of growing Marijuana indoors. This book will be everything you need to create your own stash on your own terms. And all of this will happen in the comfort and privacy of your own home.

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The Everything Backyard Farming Book - Neil Shelton Cover Art

The Everything Backyard Farming Book

The Everything Backyard Farming Book A Guide to Self-Sufficient Living Through Growing, Harvesting, Raising, and Preserving Your Own Food by Neil Shelton

Self-sufficiency doesn't have to mean getting off the grid entirely. That level of independence isn't practical for most people. A backyard farm can provide an abundance of inexpensive food as well as additional income which can bring you real independence. Whether you're a first-timer who wants to start growing vegetables or an experienced gardener looking to expand a small plot into a minifarm, The Everything Backyard Farming Book has all you need, from growing fruits and vegetables to raising animals to preserving and storing food. With this common-sense guide, you will be able to take control of the food you eat - in an urban or suburban setting.

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Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms - Paul Stamets Cover Art

Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms

Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms by Paul Stamets

A detailed and comprehensive guide for growing and using gourmet and medicinal mushrooms commercially or at home. “Absolutely the best book in the world on how to grow diverse and delicious mushrooms.”—David Arora, author of  Mushrooms Demystified   With precise growth parameters for thirty-one mushroom species, this bible of mushroom cultivation includes gardening tips, state-of-the-art production techniques, realistic advice for laboratory and growing room construction, tasty mushroom recipes, and an invaluable troubleshooting guide.   More than 500 photographs, illustrations, and charts clearly identify each stage of cultivation, and a twenty-four-page color insert spotlights the intense beauty of various mushroom species. Whether you’re an ecologist, a chef, a forager, a pharmacologist, a commercial grower, or a home gardener—this indispensable handbook will get you started, help your garden succeed, and make your mycological landscapes the envy of the neighborhood.

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The Vegetable Gardener's Bible, 2nd Edition - Edward C. Smith Cover Art

The Vegetable Gardener's Bible, 2nd Edition

The Vegetable Gardener's Bible, 2nd Edition Discover Ed's High-Yield W-O-R-D System for All North American Gardening Regions: Wide Rows, Organic Methods, Raised Beds, Deep Soil by Edward C. Smith

Smith’s legendary high-yield gardening method emphasizes wide rows, organic methods, raised beds, and deep soil. Succeed with fussy plants, try new and unusual varieties, and learn how to innovatively extend your growing season. With thorough profiles of hundreds of popular varieties, The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible provides expert information and an inspiring roadmap for gardeners of all skill levels to enjoy abundant homegrown vegetables. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.

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A to Z How to Grow Weed at Home for Total Beginner - Lisa Bond Cover Art

A to Z How to Grow Weed at Home for Total Beginner

A to Z How to Grow Weed at Home for Total Beginner by Lisa Bond

Do you want to be in full control over where your weed grows? Maybe you are tired of dealing with that shady dealer or you are simply tired of paying for it. If you are here for the above reasons or any other one, then you are in the best place a stoner can be! Growing marijuana at home might seem complicated but the truth is that it's quite easy if you have the right information and attitude. Simply put, anyone who loves weed can grow weed! I mean, which stoner would not like to see this beautiful plant growing taller every morning when he or she wakes up? Personally, I decided to start growing cannabis for the heck of it, I got engaged to sweet Maryjane back in campus and it was only right that I should get married to her. That's why I have weed growing in my house, I am just a guy who enjoys his blunt and I want it close to me all the time.

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Bonsai - Peter Chan Cover Art

Bonsai

Bonsai The Art of Growing and Keeping Miniature Trees by Peter Chan

For everyone from beginners to masters, the one essential book 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 Western world. Bonsai , written by world-renowned bonsai expert Peter Chan, is the essential compendium for anyone interested in trying out bonsai for the first time or adding more bonsai to their existing collections, detailing everything you need to know about buying and maintaining a magnificent bonsai tree, including: • How to pick the right bonsai for you • Tools and supplies to ensure your bonsai prospers • How to shape your bonsai into different styles • How different pots affect the growth of your bonsai • And much more! With hundreds of color photographs and easy-to-read directions and explanations on a variety of subjects, Bonsai is the only book you’ll ever need to successfully start and maintain your own beautiful bonsai tree collection.

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Black & Decker Complete Guide to Patios - 3rd Edition - Editors of Cool Springs Press Cover Art

Black & Decker Complete Guide to Patios - 3rd Edition

Black & Decker Complete Guide to Patios - 3rd Edition A DIY Guide to Building Patios, Walkways & Outdoor Steps by Editors of Cool Springs Press

Build a beautiful custom patio or walkway with the step-by-step, photo-illustrated guidance of BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Patios – 3rd Edition . A patio is the hub and heart of any yard. It’s the hard, flat, well-drained surface where you can comfortably enjoy the sunshine, feel a cool breeze, relax with a cold beverage, or hang around the barbecue with your friends and family. Luckily, patios are relatively easy to design and install yourself, and don’t require a lot of expensive tools and complicated techniques. BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Patios – 3rd Edition guides the way with easy-to-follow instructions to plan and complete virtually any patio or walkway undertaking you can think of. An extensive materials and design section helps you wrap your head around all the upfront planning, and the 30+ patio, walkway, and landscape projects are illustrated with detailed photographs to guide your progress. From flagstone to interlocking pavers or plain gravel, all options are covered, as well as design tips , excavation advice , how to install a subbase , and how to install the most popular surfacing products . You’ll also find a substantial section on earth-friendly patios that make use of recycled materials and keep water runoff to a minimum, conserving resources and removing pressure from our water-treatment facilities. Discover how to create captivating: Patio and edging projects using sandset brick, cobblestone pavers, mortared flagstones, tiled concrete, and more Earth-friendly patios using recycled plastic pavers, recycled rubber chips, composite permeable pavers, subsurface grids, and more Walkways and steps using sandset brick, concrete, flagstones, gravel, timber, and more Patio rooms and amenities such as an under-deck patio, patio enclosure, screened patio room, and patio kitchen Create the perfect patio for your needs with BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Patios – 3rd Edition and you will truly understand how much enjoyment these humble structures have to give.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Healing Plants and Herbs: Herbs in Your Kitchen that Heal - Dueep Jyot Singh & John Davidson Cover Art

A Beginner’s Guide to Healing Plants and Herbs: Herbs in Your Kitchen that Heal

A Beginner’s Guide to Healing Plants and Herbs: Herbs in Your Kitchen that Heal Health Learning Books, no. 59 by Dueep Jyot Singh & John Davidson

A Beginner’s Guide to Healing Plants and Herbs Herbs in Your Kitchen that Heal Table of Contents Herbs in Your Kitchen and to Heal Introduction How to Make Herb Biscuits Making Herb Butters Green Butter Making Natural Green Dye for Your Butters Herb Waters for Perfumed Uses Lavender Vinegar Essential oils Herbal Teas List of Herbal Teas Angelica Coriander Dandelion Balm Bergamot Elderflower Hyssop Dill and Caraway seeds Parsley Marigold petals Mint Chamomile Borage Rue Sage Rosemary Thyme Anise Lime flowers- Linden- – also known as Tilleul- teey- uhl. Lime flowers Sirop Tomato Cream Sauce Traditional White Sauce – Béchamel Conclusion Appendix How to make Rose Water Rosewater through Steam Condensation Conversion units. Author Bio Introduction A keen young budding botanist once asked me, “Ma’am, how do we know the difference between herbs, shrubs and trees?” Well, the answer is that a majority of herbal plants are definitely soft stemmed and smaller in size when compared to shrubs which are woody and often branched. Herbs are annuals and sometimes perennials. Shrubs are perennials like trees. And trees are definitely different, because they have long woody trunks, which are branched, grow to huge heights, and live really long. Herbs have been used since ancient times, for medicinal value, and also for cookery purposes. Shrubs are mainly ornamental plants, with their leaves and flowers being used as culinary accompaniments, and also for medicinal purposes. Herbs can be shrubs. Shrubs can be herbs. Woody stemmed bushes like rosemary, thyme, lavender, winter savory, and Sage come in the herbal category. The serious use of plants in medicine is in the province of homeopathic practitioners and natural herbalists who employ most species of herbs from mosses to trees in making their herbal remedies. This book is going to give you an introduction to some of the herbs, which are easy to grow and you can obtain easily fresh or dried. How did people get to know about herbs in ancient times? The awareness of the edible as well as the remedial qualities of herbs must have been gained by happy and sad experiences in prehistoric days. When food was scarce and often very nasty, pungent herbs made it more palatable. The larger succulent leaves, and plants provided salads and vegetables as an accompaniment to hunted mastodons and other prehistoric beasties. Soon, man found out that some of these herbs could cure and heal wounds and ease suffering, as even the tastiest culinary herb has a real medicinal value and virtue. This is how prehistoric man found out that Moss – sphagnum – was an excellent healer of wounds. Just imagine he went hunting and got into an argument with a sabertooth. And there he was with wounds all over his body, lying nose down on the mossy ground. So he found himself clutching a handful of moss, squeezing it, and trying to stop the blood flow from the wounds. Hey, the Moss was so absorbent, that it stopped the wound from bleeding any more. So back he came back to his tribal camp with Moss sticking all over his body. After a week or so, he noticed that his wounds were healing really well. Now, most of this was just by trial and error, and luck. His genetic makeup was strong, and his diet conducive to good natural healing. But that meant that the next time he went on the warpath with other tribes in the vicinity, he made sure that the healer had packed lots of sphagnum, along with food in a pouch for every warrior. Early civilizations inherited this knowledge and developed it even further, and both doctors and cooks used herbs appreciatively and with increasing beneficial effects. Doctors experimented with every kind of plant and cooks with the more deliciously flavored types.

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The Herb Almanac - Chelsea Physic Garden Cover Art

The Herb Almanac

The Herb Almanac A seasonal guide to medicinal plants by Chelsea Physic Garden

A beautiful and accessible seasonal guide to herbalism from the historic botanic garden. Discover the best times of the year for growing specific healing herbs and also when and how to forage for wild medicine, such as water mint, St John's Wort, hawthorn berries and rosehips. Recipes are included for how to use these herbs, along with folklore stories from herb wives and hedge witches, the meanings behind their names and the history of how these natural medicines were discovered. There are plenty of tips for how to create your own medicinal herb garden, even with just a few pots, along with a biodynamic guide for sowing, planting and harvesting. Including detailed hand-drawn line illustrations to help deepen your understanding, The Herb Almanac is the perfect gift for any nature lover. CONTENTS INCLUDES: Introduction Including using herbs as seasonally appropriate remedies and tonics, an overview of herbs in folklore, wild medicine, magic, superstition, ritual, tradition and literature and herbs in religion and floriography (the language of flowers) Gathering and Using Herbs Including safe, legal and successful foraging, a brief introduction to growing your own herbs and preparing, drying and preserving herbs Witches' Brews: Poisonous Plants Including an overview of herbs with interesting stories that cannot be easily used, e.g. wormwood, hemlock and mandrake Herb Encyclopedia Including detailed information on over 50 different herbs

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Guide to Identifying Trees and Shrubs Plants A-L - Mark Zampardo Cover Art

Guide to Identifying Trees and Shrubs Plants A-L

Guide to Identifying Trees and Shrubs Plants A-L Includes Conifers, Vines and Groundcovers by Mark Zampardo

This easy-to-read guide provides pertinent information on nearly 340 of the most common trees, shrubs, conifers, vines and groundcovers. Each page features one plant, beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs that highlight the plant’s foliage and shape as well as its flower. Also included are the plant’s Latin and common names, complete with a simple pronunciation guide, a brief description of the plant’s key identifying characteristics, and space for the reader’s own notes. You’ll also find a convenient index of Latin and common names with links to the page, without the need to scroll through several pages to find the plant. Due to the large number of pictures, the book is divided into 2 volumes. Volume 1 covers plants A-L and Volume 2 covers Plants M-Z sorted by Latin name.

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Growing Marijuana - Harry Pot, Ronald Weedley & Hermione Ganja Cover Art

Growing Marijuana

Growing Marijuana Easy Guide on Growing Marijuana Indoors and Outdoors. Master Marijuana Horticulture Including Hydroponic Marijuana. Getting High on Your Own Supply Doesn't Have to Be Hard Anymore! by Harry Pot, Ronald Weedley & Hermione Ganja

Taste The Higher Quality Of Home Grown Marijuana Today And Never Waste Money Buying Weed From Others Ever Again! Do you want to grow your own Marijuana from the comfort of your own home? Does origami passionate you? More precisely the art of rolling paper into a joint? You don’t have to be an expert to grow Marijuana but without the proper information, you will never be able to do . That’s where this book comes in and will become your Marijuana Horticulture Bible to yield the best and biggest buds! You cannot just sprinkle cannabis seeds in your backyard and wait for a rich and lush bush to flourish.  You need concrete advice, practical techniques, and knowledge of all the key elements that may pose an obstacle in your journey to becoming a cannabis grower. Luckily for you, this book offers it all! Here are the things you will learn in this book:- •    Important legal info that just might avoid you prison based on where you live •    The complete anatomy of the cannabis plant •    The marijuana use and the high explained •    A comparison of indoor vs outdoor growing •    The secret to the biggest buds that only experienced Marijuana growers know about! •    An introduction to hydroponics cannabis growing and how to start your own system from scratch •    The best techniques for caring for your plants: pruning, thinning, staking… •    Cannabis cloning and breeding explained •    How to harvest and trim your plants •    The best ways to maximize yields – the ScrOG technique explained in detail •    How to properly dry, cure, store your homegrown cannabis •    The one thing that new Marijuana growers forget to do that cost them a lot of money in the long run ... and many more tips included Recent Medical Research attributes Many Benefits to Marijuana such as: •    Slowing down and stopping cancer cells spread •    Prevention of Alzheimer’s •    Glaucoma treatment •    Relieve Arthritis •    Control Epileptic seizure •    Ease the pain of multiple sclerosis •    Soothe tremors for people with Parkinson’s disease •    Decrease the symptoms of Dravet’s Syndrome •    Lessen side effects from treating Hepatitis C, and increase treatment effectiveness •    Decrease anxiety •     Help reverse the carcinogen effects of tobacco, and improve lung health Even if you tried other Marijuana growing books and they deceived you, this one will be different because no stone (or stoner) is left unturned. We take you by the hand each step of the way to guarantee your success as a new or veteran marijuana grower. We cannot guarantee however that you will rap as good as Snoop Dogg after reading this book but hell you will definitely feel as high as him on those sweet fresh highest quality buds! Taste The HigherQuality Of Home Grown Marijuana Today And Never Waste Money Buying Weed From Others Ever Again then…. Do not waste a second more and click the “add to cart” button now. Embark on your Magic journey now!  

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75 Exceptional Herbs for Your Garden - Jack Staub Cover Art

75 Exceptional Herbs for Your Garden

75 Exceptional Herbs for Your Garden by Jack Staub

Gardening expert Jack Staub continues his stimulating series on unique additions to your garden with 75 Exceptional Herbs for Your Garden. With fascinating facts, unexpected lore-including its ancient medicinal and culinary employment-elegant prose, and beautiful watercolor illustrations by Ellen Buchert, this keepsake volume offers up 75 of the most extraordinary herbs available. Sometimes masquerading as common denizens of our fields and forests, these are plants that will not only decorate our gardens, but will capture the imagination of any gardener or cook!

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The Mother Earth News Guide to Vegetable Gardening - Mother Earth News Cover Art

The Mother Earth News Guide to Vegetable Gardening

The Mother Earth News Guide to Vegetable Gardening Building and Maintaining Healthy Soil * Wise Watering * Pest Control Strategies * Home Composting * Dozens of Growing Guides for Fruits and Vegetables by Mother Earth News

The Mother Earth News Guide to Vegetable Gardening is a must-have volume packed with time-tested information, photographs, and charming illustrations for home gardeners everywhere. For years, millions of readers have turned to Mother Earth News for trusted advice on growing vegetables and fruits . The Mother Earth News Guide to Vegetable Gardening harnesses decades of wisdom, bringing together all the indispensable techniques , complete growing guides , helpful tips, useful photographs, and inspiring illustrations for which Mother Earth News is known. Plan for self-sufficiency with a garden focused on edibles! Choose from a variety of plans for kitchen gardens , browse strategies for small space gardening , or up your gardening game by installing and maintaining permanent beds . Soil concerns? Get the dirt on building fertile soil, soil pH, compost, vermicompost—even biochar. Longtime gardeners are sure to find something new, from vertical gardening to plans for extending the seasons . That’s right, garden through the seasons with dozens of vegetable-and fruit-specific growing guides . Start with your favorites or learn to love something new (Asian greens or fruit trees, anyone?). In slower-growing or more challenging seasons, Mother Earth is there to help. Whether you need to know the best vegetables to grow in the shade or the top gardening tips for soil health in winter , this book has it all.

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The Seven-Step Homestead - Leah M. Webb Cover Art

The Seven-Step Homestead

The Seven-Step Homestead A Guide for Creating the Backyard Microfarm of Your Dreams by Leah M. Webb

Perfect for any aspiring backyard gardeners, this book offers a doable, incremental program for turning any yard into a primary food source with vegetables, fruits, chickens, pollinator plants, and medicinal herbs. When faced with financial uncertainty or a potential disruption to the food supply, more people turn to vegetable gardening — for the joy, satisfaction, and sense of security that comes from growing food. Today’s gardeners want a bit of everything — vegetables, fruit, medicinal herbs, flowers for pollinators, and even chickens for eggs. The dream is to build a diverse landscape that serves multiple functions but achieving that goal can be intimidating and overwhelming. Homesteader Leah Webb shares her strategy for implementing a homestead plan in seven stages, starting small and gradually add more features each year. The Seven-Step Homestead  takes readers through the process with a series of doable steps, beginning with establishing one or two raised beds of the easiest vegetables to grow, and gradually building up to the addition of fruit trees and berry bushes on hugelkulture mounds, a coop full of chickens, and a winter’s worth of storage crops. Step-by-step photos from the author's own homestead, accompanied by her hard-earned advice and instruction, make this a one-of-a-kind guide for anyone who aspires to free themselves from reliance on the commercial food system but doesn't know where to start or how to make it happen in a realistic way. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.  

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Practical Permaculture - Jessi Bloom, Dave Boehnlein & Mr. Paul Kearsley Cover Art

Practical Permaculture

Practical Permaculture for Home Landscapes, Your Community, and the Whole Earth by Jessi Bloom, Dave Boehnlein & Mr. Paul Kearsley

“This permaculture primer is fresh and vibrant. Bring it on!” — Permaculture Magazine Permaculture is more popular than ever, but it can still be a daunting concept. If you are new to permaculture and interested in learning more, Practical Permaculture offers authoritative, in-depth, and hands-on advice for a more holistic approach to sustainable living. Jessi Bloom and Dave Boehnlein, two dynamic leaders in the permaculture community, explain the basics of permaculture, share their design process, and explore various permaculture systems including soil, water, waste, energy, shelter, food and plants, and animals and wildlife. They also profile the fifty most useful plants for permaculture landscapes.

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The Vegetable Gardener's Container Bible - Edward C. Smith Cover Art

The Vegetable Gardener's Container Bible

The Vegetable Gardener's Container Bible How to Grow a Bounty of Food in Pots, Tubs, and Other Containers by Edward C. Smith

Harvest tomatoes on a patio, produce a pumpkin in a planter, and grow broccoli on a balcony! Best-selling author Ed Smith shows you everything you need to know to successfully create and care for an edible container garden, from choosing the right plants and selecting appropriate containers through controlling pests without chemicals and harvesting fresh vegetables. You’ll discover that container gardening is an easy and fun way to enjoy summer’s bounty in even the smallest of growing spaces. 

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The Essential Guide to Cultivating Mushrooms - Stephen Russell Cover Art

The Essential Guide to Cultivating Mushrooms

The Essential Guide to Cultivating Mushrooms Simple and Advanced Techniques for Growing Shiitake, Oyster, Lion's Mane, and Maitake Mushrooms at Home by Stephen Russell

From the basics of using mushroom kits to working with grain spawn, liquid cultures, and fruiting chambers, Stephen Russell covers everything you need to know to produce mouthwatering shiitakes, oysters, lion’s manes, maitakes, and portobellos. Whether you’re interested in growing them for your own kitchen or to sell at a local market, you’ll soon be harvesting a delicious and abundant crop of mushrooms. 

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The Spirit of Stone - Jan Johnsen Cover Art

The Spirit of Stone

The Spirit of Stone 101 Practical & Creative Stonescaping Ideas for Your Garden by Jan Johnsen

In The Spirit of Stone , award-winning designer Jan Johnsen presents a richly photographed, authoritative guide to creative and practical uses for stone in the landscape: steps, paths, garden walls, dry streams, benches, rock gardens, driveways and more. The Spirit of Stone is an essential idea book and how-to for designers, stonemasons, builders, homeowners and DIYers.

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Make Money Growing Microgreens: A Step-By-Step Book to Earn Passive Income From Your Indoor Garden Growing, Marketing, and Selling Microgreens for a Sustainable Business - Harper Wells Cover Art

Make Money Growing Microgreens: A Step-By-Step Book to Earn Passive Income From Your Indoor Garden Growing, Marketing, and Selling Microgreens for a Sustainable Business

Make Money Growing Microgreens: A Step-By-Step Book to Earn Passive Income From Your Indoor Garden Growing, Marketing, and Selling Microgreens for a Sustainable Business by Harper Wells

Are you looking to dive into the world of microgreens growing but don't know where to start? Do you want to earn passive income from your very own indoor garden? Presenting "Make Money Growing Microgreens: A Step-By-Step Book to Earn Passive Income From Your Indoor Garden: Growing, Marketing, and Selling Microgreens for a Sustainable Business." This book takes you by the hand, from planting your first seed to earning money from your flourishing indoor garden. Why is This Book Special? This book provides a step-by-step guide for mastering microgreens growing and building a sustainable business right from your home. What You Will Learn: • Understand the Basics of Microgreens: Discover what these tiny greens are and appreciate their health benefits and nutritional value. • Master the Skill of Seed Selection: Don't know what seeds to buy? Learn about seed selection for microgreens and where to find the best seeds. • Create the Perfect Growing Conditions: Information on indoor gardening, soil types, watering schedules, and how to create optimal growth conditions. • Unveil the Health Benefits: Unearth the health benefits of microgreens and how they contribute to overall wellness, including mental well-being. • Efficient Harvesting Techniques: Dive into the best ways for harvesting microgreens to get the most out of your plants. • Turn Your Passion into Profit: Find out how to earn passive income and run a microgreen business, covering everything from marketing to sales. 📢 Your Next Steps: Take Action! Turn your indoor gardening hobby into a profitable, sustainable business right now. Cooking and Culinary Uses Incorporate cooking with microgreens into your meals! Discover the ways you can enhance your dishes. Economic Benefits and Commercial Ventures Learn how to scale to a fully-fledged microgreen business. Understand marketing strategies, customer engagement, and even legal considerations to maximize profitability. Be a Microgreen Entrepreneur! The final chapters give you the blueprint for transforming your hobby into a sustainable business. From planning to marketing microgreens, it's all here! Benefits of Reading This Book: •Develop a new hobby that's both fulfilling and profitable •Enjoy the nutritional value and health benefits of microgreens •Learn how to grow microgreens with a foolproof method •Turn your small garden into a sustainable business Don't Miss Out! Equip yourself with all the knowledge and skills you need to become a microgreens maestro. Discover health benefits, indoor gardening techniques, harvesting tips, and marketing insights to make money from your hobby.

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The Hidden Histories of Flowers - Maddie Bailey Cover Art

The Hidden Histories of Flowers

The Hidden Histories of Flowers Fascinating Stories of Flora by Maddie Bailey

The Hidden Histories of Flowers reveals the captivating world of flowers. From the symbolism and meaning behind flowers and how these have evolved over time, to how humans interact with flowers based on cultural and geographical differences, and how flowers have been coveted for their medicinal aspects as well as for their visual merits, The Hidden Histories of Flowers showcases fascinating details of flowers and our relationship with them. If you find yourself wondering about the deeper meanings behind flowers and are keen to investigate their inner workings and place in history, The Hidden Histories of Flowers is the perfect place to begin your exploration.

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Practical Golf Course Maintenance - Michael Bavier & Luke Cella Cover Art

Practical Golf Course Maintenance

Practical Golf Course Maintenance The Art of Greenkeeping by Michael Bavier & Luke Cella

A Practical Step-by-Step Guide to Maintaining and Operating a Golf Course From the fairway to the flagsticks, operating a golf course presents a variety of challenges. To maintain a beautiful course and ensure smooth day-to-day operations, one must possess a strong foundation of knowledge across many different fields. Practical Golf Course Maintenance, Fourth Edition assists golf industry professionals with every component of course management so that players have the best experience possible. As seasoned golf industry professionals, the two authors have years of hands-on experience in the field solving problems relating to every facet of running a modern golf course. This fourth edition contains new and updated advice and guidelines for running a golf course, including: A new chapter offering guidance for superintendents to work with club officials and green committee members to achieve success in their challenging roles Rule changes from the USGA and R&A and how they affect maintenance strategies Discussions of current and future course technologies, including robotic mowers, drones, and advanced irrigation systems An overview of the evolving job descriptions and responsibilities of key positions in the field A common sense approach to the art of greenkeeping Practical Golf Course Maintenance, Fourth Edition has been purposefully written to provide useful information to both the untrained and experienced greenkeeping professional. It serves as a thorough introduction of golf course maintenance to anyone interested in the profession, including course or club officials and managers, green committee members, and anyone who has a vested interest in understanding what it takes to run a golf course.

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