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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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The Tree Identification Book - George W. Symonds Cover Art

The Tree Identification Book

The Tree Identification Book by George W. Symonds

The classic easy-reference field guide with more than 1500 photographs: "An almost foolproof practical reference book." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)   This useful book for botanists, horticulturists, and nature lovers is made up of two parts: Pictorial Keys and Master Pages. The Keys are designed for easy visual comparison of details that look alike, narrowing the identification of a tree to one of a small group—the family or genus. Then, in the Master Pages, the species of the tree is determined, with similar details placed together to highlight differences within the family group, thus eliminating all other possibilities. All of the more than 1500 photographs were made specifically for use in this book and were taken either in the field or of carefully collected specimens. Where possible, details such as leaves, fruit, etc., appear in actual size, or in the same scale.

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Cool Flowers - Lisa Mason Ziegler Cover Art

Cool Flowers

Cool Flowers How to Grow and Enjoy Long-Blooming Hardy Annual Flowers Using Cool Weather Techniques by Lisa Mason Ziegler

Everyone longs for fragrant spring blossoms – Snapdragons, Bells of Ireland, Sweet Peas, Sweet Williams and other beauties. But few grow them successfully in their own gardens because they haven’t learned the simple techniques that make it possible. In Cool Flowers, expert flower grower Lisa Mason Zeigler introduces us to the long-blooming stars of the spring garden, the hardy annuals – those flowers that thrive when they are planted during cool conditions. Plant them in the right spot at the right time, nestle their roots deep into rich organic soil, and stand back. You’ll have a low-maintenance, vibrant spring flower garden that keeps on blooming when other annuals are dead and gone.

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Rodale's Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening - Fern Marshall Bradley, Barbara W. Ellis, Ellen Phillips & Deborah L. Martin Cover Art

Rodale's Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening

Rodale's Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening The Indispensable Green Resource for Every Gardener by Fern Marshall Bradley, Barbara W. Ellis, Ellen Phillips & Deborah L. Martin

Rodale's Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening has been the go-to resource for gardeners for more than 50 years, and the best tool novices can buy to start applying organic methods to their fruit and vegetable crops, herbs, trees and shrubs, perennials, annuals, and lawns. This thoroughly revised and updated version highlights new organic pest controls, new fertilizer products, improved gardening techniques, the latest organic soil practices, and new trends in garden design. In this indispensable work you will find: • Comprehensive coverage for the entire garden and landscape along with related entries such as Community Gardening, Edible Landscaping, Horticultural Therapy, Stonescaping, and more • The most in-depth information from the trusted Rodale Organic Gardening brand • A completely new section on earth-friendly techniques for gardening in a changing climate, covering wise water management, creating backyard habitats, managing invasive plants and insects, reducing energy use and recycling, and understanding biotechnology • Entries all written by American gardeners for American gardeners, with answers for all the challenges presented by various conditions, from the humid Deep South and the mild maritime coasts to the cold far North and the dry Southwest Rodale's Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening has everything you need to create gorgeous, non-toxic gardens in any part of the country.

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Greenhouse Gardening For Beginners - Charles Laine Cover Art

Greenhouse Gardening For Beginners

Greenhouse Gardening For Beginners by Charles Laine

Greenhouse Gardening For Beginners : The Complete Beginner's Guide To Starting A Year-Round Greenhouse Garden, Grow Vegetables, Herbs, And More Greenhouse Gardening for Beginners is the ultimate guide to help you start and succeed in growing your own plants in a greenhouse, no matter the season. Whether you're a first-time gardener or someone looking to expand your gardening skills, this book provides clear, practical advice on everything you need to know to cultivate a thriving greenhouse garden. Inside, you'll find step-by-step instructions for setting up and maintaining your greenhouse, along with tips on choosing the right plants, creating the perfect growing environment, and keeping your crops healthy throughout the year. With an emphasis on simplicity and ease, this book is designed to make greenhouse gardening accessible and rewarding for beginners. The Greenhouse Gardening for Beginners includes:  •Greenhouse basics: A introduction to different types of greenhouses, from small backyard structures to larger setups, and how to choose the right one for your space. •Year-round gardening: Tips and techniques for growing plants in every season, so you can enjoy fresh vegetables, herbs, and plants even in the middle of winter. •Plant selection: Guidance on choosing the best plants for your greenhouse, whether you're growing tomatoes, peppers, or leafy greens. •Climate control: Simple tips for managing temperature, humidity, and light levels to create an ideal environment for your plants to thrive. •Pest and disease management: Learn how to prevent and treat common greenhouse issues using natural, eco-friendly methods. •Maintenance tips: Easy-to-follow advice on keeping your greenhouse. Greenhouse Gardening for Beginners makes the world of greenhouse gardening simple and enjoyable. Whether you're interested in growing your own food, creating a tropical paradise, or nurturing your favorite vegetable, this book provides all the tools you need to turn your gardening dreams into reality. Start growing your own plants year-round and experience the joys of greenhouse gardening with this beginner-friendly guide!  

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Small Garden Style - Isa Hendry Eaton & Jennifer Blaise Kramer Cover Art

Small Garden Style

Small Garden Style A Design Guide for Outdoor Rooms and Containers by Isa Hendry Eaton & Jennifer Blaise Kramer

A stylishly photographed guide to creating lush, layered, dramatic little gardens no matter the size of your available space--an urban patio, a tiny backyard, or even just a pot by your door. Petite gardens align with the movement to live smaller and create a life with less stuff and more room for living. But a more eco-friendly and efficient space doesn't have to sacrifice style. In Small Garden Style , garden designer Isa Hendry Eaton and lifestyle writer Jennifer Blaise Kramer show you how to use good design to create a joyful, elegant, and exciting yet compact outdoor living space for entertaining or relaxing. A style quiz helps you focus in on your own personal garden style, be it traditional, modern, colorful, eclectic, minimalist, or globally inspired, then utilize every inch of your yard by considering the horizontal, vertical, and overhead spaces. You'll learn how to design stunning planters and container gardens using succulents, grasses, vibrant-colored pots, and more. Hendry Eaton and Blaise Kramer recommend their favorite plants and decor for small gardens, along with lawn alternatives and inspiration for making garden accents such as a fire pit, front door wreath, instant mini orchard, boulder birdbath, patterned vines, perfumed wall, and faux fountain with cascading plants. However small your garden, Small Garden Style will transform it into a magical, modern outdoor oasis.

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Prepared Neighborhoods - Scott James & LuAn Johnson PhD Cover Art

Prepared Neighborhoods

Prepared Neighborhoods Creating Resilience One Street at a Time by Scott James & LuAn Johnson PhD

Resiliency is a worthwhile pursuit, both for individuals and communities. But how to build strength into our lives as citizens? And into our towns? According to author Scott James, the answer lies within our neighborhoods, where sustainability meets preparedness. Prepared Neighborhoods will walk you step by step through creating a more resilient – and enjoyable – neighborhood and community. Self-sufficiency for every citizen is not realistic nor desirable. Creating group resilience through urban homesteading and neighborhood preparedness projects is a much more attractive goal that leads to a stronger community and brighter future!

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The Container Gardener - Frances Tophill Cover Art

The Container Gardener

The Container Gardener by Frances Tophill

Whether you love growing, love creating, or just want to liven up your outdoor space, a container garden is just the answer. So many of us nowadays are crammed into our homes and a garden is a luxury that few can afford. But there is always room for a bit of greenery; whether it's herbs and spices to add fresh flavour to your food, or putting a jungle on your windowsill, a container can enable growers to bring nature to the most inhospitable and smallest spaces. Frances Tophill covers the sustainable, crafty and culinary aspects of container gardening. From urns and troughs to chimney stacks and hanging baskets alongside what to grow inside them - bonsai to annuals, bulbs, grasses and bamboos, tumbling and creeping plants and flowers - there are also 40 ideas on how to pair plants and pots, including upcycling existing items and creating your own containers.

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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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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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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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A Practical Guide to Topiary - Jenny Hendy Cover Art

A Practical Guide to Topiary

A Practical Guide to Topiary The Inspirational Art of Clipping, Training and Shaping Plants, with Designs, Techniques and 300 Photographs by Jenny Hendy

Topiary can be incorporated into a wealth of different garden styles, from traditional and country-house to Japanese and contemporary. This book will show you how versatile topiary can be, whether it simply outlines a garden boundary or emphasizes an architectural feature. Large-scale topiary elements are included, including hedges, doorways, windows, niches and alcoves; and geometric shapes from spheres to pyramids and turrets to spirals. There are also suggestions for more advanced planting such as knot gardens, parterres and mazes. Step-by-step projects include how to create a spiral and standard, train an arch, create freehand figures and use topiary frames. An extensive plant directory lists the best topiary plants and the training to which they are suited. From a modest pair of clipped standards to the dramatic parterres of the great French châteaux, this fabulous book explores all forms of plant training, clipping and shaping.  Jenny Hendy has written many gardening books on a range of subjects, although planting and design have always been her speciality. She has an Honours degree in Classical Botany, has worked for one of Britain’s leading gardening magazines and was editor of the European Topiary Society’s journal, Topiarius. An author, lecturer and TV guest presenter, Jenny also has a thriving garden design consultancy. She won the Garden Media Guild Award in 2010 for the Practical Book of the Year for her book Kid’s First Gardening Book.

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Southeast Home Landscaping, 4th Edition - Roger Holmes, Rita Buchanan & Mark Wolfe Cover Art

Southeast Home Landscaping, 4th Edition

Southeast Home Landscaping, 4th Edition 54 Landscape Designs with 200+ Plants & Flowers for Your Region by Roger Holmes, Rita Buchanan & Mark Wolfe

An updated edition within the Creative Homeowner's award-winning, best-selling series of regional home landscaping books,  Southeast Home Landscaping, 4 th  Edition  will show you inspiring ideas for making your home landscaping more attractive and functional. The 54 featured landscape designs are created by professionals from the area and use more than 200 annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs that thrive in the southeast region. Drought-resistant plants that are proven performers in the southeast region are also used in the designs and described in full detail. Step-by-step instructions for landscape projects, such as paths, patios, ponds, and arbors, are also provided. Updates to this edition include an emphasis on the importance of native plants, identifications of invasive and banned plants, new information on the impact of climate change on the southeast region, new hardiness zone maps, and more.

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The Southeast Native Plant Primer - Larry Mellichamp, Paula Gross & Will Stuart Cover Art

The Southeast Native Plant Primer

The Southeast Native Plant Primer 225 Plants for an Earth-Friendly Garden by Larry Mellichamp, Paula Gross & Will Stuart

Bring your garden to life—and life to your garden Do you want a garden that makes a real difference? Choose plants native to our Southeast region. The rewards will benefit you, your yard, and the environment—from reducing maintenance tasks to attracting earth-friendly pollinators such as native birds, butterflies, and bees. Native plant experts Larry Mellichamp and Paula Gross make adding these superstar plants easier than ever before, with proven advice that every home gardener can follow. This incomparable sourcebook includes 225 recommended native ferns, grasses, wildflowers, perennials, vines, shrubs, and trees. It’s everything you need to know to create a beautiful and beneficial garden. This must-have handbook is for gardeners in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

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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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Grow Your Soil! - Diane Miessler & Elaine R. Ingham Cover Art

Grow Your Soil!

Grow Your Soil! Harness the Power of the Soil Food Web to Create Your Best Garden Ever by Diane Miessler & Elaine R. Ingham

Growing awareness of the importance of soil health means that microbes are on the minds of even the most casual gardeners. After all, anyone who has ever attempted to plant a thriving patch of flowers or vegetables knows that what you grow is only as good as the soil you grow it in. It is possible to create and maintain rich, dark, crumbly soil that’s teeming with life, using very few inputs and a no-till, no-fertilizer approach. Certified permaculture designer and lifelong gardener Diane Miessler presents the science of soil health in an engaging, entertaining voice geared for the backyard grower. She shares the techniques she has used — including cover crops, constant mulching, and a simple-but-supercharged recipe for compost tea — to transform her own landscape from a roadside dump for broken asphalt to a garden that stops traffic, starting from the ground up. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.  

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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

In this authoritative guide, Ed Smith shares how to grow a thriving and bountiful vegetable garden through his high-yield method that 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.

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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

The 50th anniversary edition of the classic guide features a foreword from gardening influencer Charles Dowding and tips on creating a bountiful garden. 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. Over 500,000 in Print! "If you want to know whether it is kosher to plant onions between cabbage plants, this is the place to look." — Oklahoma Today "[An] informative, illustrated, and practical guide." — Baltimore Evening Sun "[C]ontains hundreds of interesting facts which are entertaining and at the same time educational." — Cleveland Press

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Companion Planting for Beginners - Brian Lowell Cover Art

Companion Planting for Beginners

Companion Planting for Beginners Pair Your Plants for a Bountiful, Chemical-Free Vegetable Garden by Brian Lowell

If you want a vibrant, chemical-free vegetable garden, companion planting is the solution. Did you know tomatoes produce a natural insecticide that can help protect carrots against pests? Or that planting mint near lettuce can repel slugs? Every gardener knows that the key to an abundant harvest in their vegetable garden is controlling pests and disease, while still maintaining a healthy growing environment. But it is possible to have a healthy, thriving vegetable garden without using dangerous chemicals? It is, as long as you know how to pair up the right plants. Organic gardeners have known for years that planting the right plants together is the key to minimizing pests, improving soil quality, and increasing the yield of their gardens, and almost any vegetable you can grow likely has a beneficial companion. Companion planting is the ideal way to avoid using chemicals, while still increasing the efficiency of your garden. Expert organic gardener Brian Lowell will teach you how to use plants to create a beautiful, vibrant vegetable garden that will be free of toxic chemicals.     Here's what you'll find inside: Handy companion planting pairings for all of the most common garden vegetables Practical, simple photography and colorful illustrations for dozens of beneficial planting configurations  Expert advice from a master gardener that is specifically designed for beginners Loads of troubleshooting tips for fixing common issues with companion-planted gardens Tips for setting up the perfect vegetable garden , including practical advice on watering, soil management, troubleshooting, and more

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Hello Tiny World - Ben Newell Cover Art

Hello Tiny World

Hello Tiny World An Enchanting Journey into the World of Creating Terrariums by Ben Newell

A friendly journey through the captivating world of terrariums—from the creator of one of the most famous terrariums ever. Hello Tiny World will inspire a wide readership to discover the tiny wonder of a different kind of container gardening in their own homes—no outdoor space needed. How can terrariums teach us about the environment? Can working with plants improve our mental health and well-being? How do we learn to express ourselves and our creativity through these wondrous mini ecosystems? Hello Tiny World is Ben Newell's exploration of these questions as he weaves in his own personal experiences, alongside practical projects with photographed step-by-steps allowing readers to delve into the detail of how to make various terrariums—from beginner terrariums and terrariums on a budget, to more creative and ambitious projects. Those curious to learn about ecology and living sustainably as well as those interested in how plants can help our well-being, mindfulness, and creativity will all be served by this book, alongside horticulturalists who have yet to discover terrariums.

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Roses Love Garlic - Louise Riotte Cover Art

Roses Love Garlic

Roses Love Garlic Companion Planting and Other Secrets of Flowers by Louise Riotte

From the beloved gardening author of Carrots Love Tomatoes comes a companion planting how-to guide full of flower lore and other secrets for your garden. From deterring insect pests with hot peppers to encouraging strawberries by bordering them with chrysanthemums, Louise Riotte shows you how to use the natural qualities of common plants to increase your garden’s productivity.  Roses Love Garlic  profiles hundreds of plants, features sample garden designs, and includes recipes for using your harvest to make herbal cosmetics, medicinal mixtures, and plant-based dyes. With gardening expert Louise Riotte’s sage advice, as well as her own beautiful illustrations throughout this book, you’ll enjoy learning about the fascinating ways plants work together as you tend to a thriving and bountiful garden.

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Southern Living Porches & Gardens - The Editors of Southern Living Cover Art

Southern Living Porches & Gardens

Southern Living Porches & Gardens 226 Ways to Create Your Own Backyard Retreat by The Editors of Southern Living

There is nothing more Southern than a well-tended garden or a tastefully and comfortably appointed porch. Now, the editors at Southern Living , the authority on all things Southern, bring you an all-new Special Edition— Porches & Gardens , that will help you create your own backyard haven. Covering porches and patios, garden retreats, backyard makeovers, the hostess handbook for entertaining outdoors and 5 instant upgrades you can do right now to jumpstart your transformation, Porches & Gardens will have you covered no matter how big or small your yard or porch. With luscious full-color photography throughout as well as advice on space savers, garden tips and much more, Southern Living Porches & Gardens will become an indispensable guide to extending your home in the great outdoors.

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Companion Planting - The Lazy Gardener's Guide to Organic Vegetable Gardening - Jennifer Scarffe Cover Art

Companion Planting - The Lazy Gardener's Guide to Organic Vegetable Gardening

Companion Planting - The Lazy Gardener's Guide to Organic Vegetable Gardening by Jennifer Scarffe

Is companion planting really a 'magic formula' for abundant harvests and pest free crops? I believe it is, but there is so much more to the magic of organic vegetable gardening than simply knowing which plants enjoy each other's company. This companion planting guide is for gardeners who are prepared to go deeper than the simplistic 'carrots love tomatoes' advice spruiked in other companion planting books. Instead you'll learn how soil enrichment, compost, mulching and organic pest control methods all work together to create a diverse, complex natural system that yields far more than traditional gardening methods. Written in an easily accessible and conversational style, this book delivers the nitty-gritty on all aspects of organic vegetable gardening and will soon have even the most novice of gardeners enjoying a bumper harvest. Best of all, the methods outlined in this book require a minimum of digging, hoeing and other such hard work. Instead you'll be left with rich organic soils that do the bulk of the work for you, leaving you with lots of time to actually enjoy being in your garden.   Topics covered in this companion planting guide for beginners include: Companion Planting and the relationship between organic soils, pests, weeds and fertility. Pests and the uses of companion gardening to control pest numbers naturally. Interplanting, trap crops, repellent plants, attracting natural predators, organic bug sprays and human-made pest problems are all covered here. Mulch and its absolutely vital role in companion gardening and organic soil. Organic compost – how to make it, how to use it, and how it will work wonders for your vegetable garden and flower garden, as well as reducing your household waste and lowering your carbon footprint. Companion plant relationships - the basic and most important plant pairings, and crucially why they work and how to use them. More than just a list of plant pairings copied from Wikipedia, this companion planting guide will give you a solid grounding in the basics of organic vegetable gardening, compost for beginners and soil nutrition, and will give you the tools to make your garden more productive and more enjoyable.

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The Basics of Permaculture Design - Ross Mars Cover Art

The Basics of Permaculture Design

The Basics of Permaculture Design by Ross Mars

Permaculture is an approach to sustainable living that is spreading throughout the world. Using nature as a model, permaculture is primarily a design system. Its principles can enable us to provide for our needs for food, water, shelter, energy and community in ways that are healthy for both people and the environment. The Basics of Permaculture Design, first published in Australia in 1996, is an excellent introduction to the principles of permaculture, including design processes and the tools needed for developing sustainable gardens, farms, and larger communities. Packed with useful tips, clear illustrations and a wealth of experience, The Basics of Permaculture Design guides you through designs for gardens, urban and rural properties; water harvesting systems; animal systems; permaculture in small spaces like balconies and patios; and farms, schools and ecovillages. There is even a chapter about appropriate technology, covering photovoltaic; wind and hydro-power; pumping water; and cooking devices such as hayboxes and solar food dryers. This is a both a DIY guide for the enthusiast and a useful reference for permaculture designers.

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Easy Guide to Growing Roses - Collean Ashley Cover Art

Easy Guide to Growing Roses

Easy Guide to Growing Roses by Collean Ashley

Is there anything that sends a clear message better than roses? When a woman receives a dozen, long-stemmed red roses it clearly conveys a message from the sender that she holds a special place in his life, if not his heart. When driving down a residential street, a rose garden instantly grabs the eye. So much so that you can almost envision yourself with a nose pressed deeply into the flowers to catch their lovely scent. Having cut rose bouquets scattered around the home lend a heady aroma that no artificial air freshener can capture. If you are an avid gardener or even a new initiate you may wish for the expertise to grow these favorite flowers. Sadly, most of us have been led to believe that roses are difficult to grow. Let me say that they are nowhere near the trouble that you may have considered them to be. In fact, with today's techniques and what you will learn here, growing your own roses can quickly become very rewarding.

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Firescaping - Douglas Kent Cover Art

Firescaping

Firescaping Protecting Your Home with a Fire-Resistant Landscape by Douglas Kent

Your guide to beautiful, fire-resistant landscaping techniques Tens of thousands of wildfires burn across the country every year, destroying millions of acres of land. If you live in fire country, take action. Use firescaping to defend your home against wildfires—while maintaining the beauty of your garden. This unique form of landscaping design keeps your property healthy, clean, and clear. Horticultural expert Douglas Kent shares secrets, tricks, and simple instructions in the new edition of this practical, hands-on guide, recommended by AAA Homeowners Insurance. Find out which landscapes have a high fire risk and why. Get tips on landscaping and maintenance—such as effective watering and brush-clearing techniques—that reduce a property’s fire risk. Learn which plants and building materials are best for reducing damage. Discover how to make your home accessible to firefighters in the event of a wildfire. Homeowners, landscaping professionals, and community fire prevention officials will find Firescaping invaluable. If you live in an area at risk, this book can help to prepare you and give you peace of mind.

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AGARWOOD: Diamond of the Forest - Ahmad Faris Abdul Halim, Mohd Fauzi Elias & Nur Hidayat Che Musa Cover Art

AGARWOOD: Diamond of the Forest

AGARWOOD: Diamond of the Forest by Ahmad Faris Abdul Halim, Mohd Fauzi Elias & Nur Hidayat Che Musa

Introduction Gaharu or Karas, widely known as agarwood, emerges as a subtropical forest tree, scattered across Southeast Asia and into the rainforests of Papua New Guinea. The rich, dark agarwood resin found in the Aquilaria genus unveils a hidden gem, making agarwood one of the world’s most prized and expensive woods for over a millennium. But what truly elevates agarwood to be hailed as a "diamond in the forest"? Overview This book delves into the captivating saga of agarwood, offering readers a fascinating journey through its natural history, exploring its utilization across cultures over the centuries, and uncovering the reasons behind its esteemed status. From biological intricacies to pharmaceutical applications and economic significance, readers will be enlightened on the multifaceted aspects of agarwood. Content Highlights: This compilation comprises three comprehensive studies shedding light on various facets of agarwood: 1.The optimal chemical inoculation methods for enhancing agarwood resin production. 2.The benefits of short-term plantation in integrated agarwood farming strategies. 3.Exploring the potential aphrodisiac properties of agarwood, opening avenues for further research and discovery. Conclusion: Despite agarwood's enduring status as one of the world's most expensive woods, its scarcity and ecological importance remain significant challenges. In addition, this book discusses the numerous potential and benefits of using agarwood in medicinal sectors and traditional practices around the world. This book not only illuminates agarwood's allure but also underscores the imperative of sustainable practices to safeguard its future and preserve the invaluable ecological heritage it embodies.

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Cordon Pruning

Cordon Pruning by Frederic T. Bioletti

Frederic Theodore Bioletti (1865 – 1939) was an English-born American vintner. He studied at the University of California, Berkeley from 1889 to 1900, where he worked with prominent soil scientist Professor E.W. Hilgard. His work with Hilgard on the fermentation of wines under different conditions were significant in helping California vintners to refine their wine production practices and improving the resulting wines. Bioletti was the first chair of the Department of Viticulture and Enology and founded the grape breeding program at the University of California Agricultural Experiment Station. In this volume, Bioletti outlines different methods of cordon pruning, which refers to a method of vine pruning whereby the arms are scattered along the trunk of the tree so that the row of vines resembles a stretched rope or "cordon". Contents include: “Uses”, “Disadvantages”, “Establishment”, “Direction of the Cordons”, “The First Year”, “The Second Year”, “Winter Pruning”, “Trellising”, “Disbudding and Tying”, etc. This volume will appeal to those with an interest in winemaking, especially the subject of pruning and other methods of vine training. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author and introduction on winemaking.

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An Article on Replacing and Renewing Spurs and Arms on the Grapevine - Peter B. Mead Cover Art

An Article on Replacing and Renewing Spurs and Arms on the Grapevine

An Article on Replacing and Renewing Spurs and Arms on the Grapevine by Peter B. Mead

This vintage book contains a classic article on replacing and renewing spurs and arms on grapevines. Detailed yet concise, this volume will be of considerable utility to modern green-fingered readers, and would make for a lovely little addition to collections of gardening literature. Contents include: “Replacing Spurs”, “Renewing Spurs”, “Double Horizontal Arms”, “Upright Stocks”, “Opposite Arms”, “Length of Arms”, and “General Management of Arms”. Many vintage books like this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.

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Marijuana Grower's Handbook - Ed Rosenthal Cover Art

Marijuana Grower's Handbook

Marijuana Grower's Handbook Your Complete Guide for Medical and Personal Marijuana Cultivation by Ed Rosenthal

Ed Rosenthal's legacy handbook contains the foundational knowledge, tools, and methods to enable you to grow great marijuana—inside and out.  All aspects of cultivation are covered, from the selection of varieties, setting up of the garden, through each stage of plant growth all the way to harvesting. Use efficient technology and save time, labor, and energy. Photographs throughout clarify instructions and show the stunning results possible by following Ed's growing advice. This classic guide was groundbreaking when it was first released in 2010. For the very latest in technologies, tips, and techniques, including advances in LED lighting, garden design, genetics, and sustainability, the author recommends his new title:  Cannabis Grower's Handbook , just released in October 2021.

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Animal, Vegetable, Miracle - Barbara Kingsolver, Camille Kingsolver & Steven L. Hopp Cover Art

Animal, Vegetable, Miracle

Animal, Vegetable, Miracle A Year of Food Life by Barbara Kingsolver, Camille Kingsolver & Steven L. Hopp

At long last, the bestselling author of Small Miracles and The Poisonwood Bible returns with the wise and compelling true story of her family’s adventure to reclaim the food they eat America has long been a nation of farmers. But within the past several decades, our food supply has become dependent on transportation that burns fossil fuels and on increasingly fewer varieties of vegetables and animals. In a single generation, most Americans have lost their knowledge of agriculture and the natural processes that are a part of our food chain. But while food is cheap we pay for it in other ways, including shorter life spans for our children, argues Barbara Kingsolver. Determined to integrate their food choices with their family values, Kingsolver and her family moved from suburban Arizona to a rural Appalachia, and embarked on an adventure of realigning their lives with the food chain. Part memoir, part journalistic investigation, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle follows them through the first year of their experiment. Told in the compelling voices of the Kingsolver family, it recalls their experiences, and introduces other passionate, committed citizens who are trying to turn the tide in their communities, from organic farmers to members of the Slow Food movement who are doing their best to protect our foods against extinction and return us to a way of life that is better for our health, our wallets, and our environment.

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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 Bonsai Bible - Peter Chan Cover Art

The Bonsai Bible

The Bonsai Bible The definitive guide to choosing and growing bonsai by Peter Chan

The Japanese and Chinese have been creating bonsai trees for centuries and it is now an internationally popular pastime. This compact and stylish guide will provide everything you need to know to grow bonsai successfully, including shaping with wires, watering, seasonal maintenance, tackling common ailments, choosing the right container, feeding and repotting. A directory of over 90 of the most popular species, illustrated with beautiful photographs, will enable you to find the tree that is right for you.

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How to Grow Cannabis at Home: A Guide to Indoor Medical Marijuana Growing - Glenn Panik Cover Art

How to Grow Cannabis at Home: A Guide to Indoor Medical Marijuana Growing

How to Grow Cannabis at Home: A Guide to Indoor Medical Marijuana Growing by Glenn Panik

This book provides a step-by-step guide to successfully cultivating cannabis and an informative read about all aspects of this healthful plant. It is not a gardening tips book, but a guide to help you through each stage of a project that is not rocket science, but has it's pitfalls. Additionally, this ebook serves as a reference/guide to the overwhelming jargon you will run into if research the topic online, for example: What are HPS, CFL, and LED lighting? What is the significance of light cycles? Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium!? Which of the hundreds of seed types should I choose? Cannabis Sativa? Cannabis Indica? Cannabis Ruderalis!? Should I choose a "feminized" strain? An "autoflowering" strain? What is the best “medicinal” strain? Ahhh! Help!! This book is aimed at the inquisitive-minded grower. Understanding the various facets of the process becomes both an engaging learning experience and a method to improve your growing results. Written in 2012, the book reflects the current stand of seed strains, lighting technology, growing enclosures, fertilizers, etc. Throughout the text, there are informative side bars that clarify myth vs. fact about the home cultivation of marijuana. If you do any research online, you are likely to find conflicting information about growing cannabis; this book will help clarify these conundrums using factual information. Supplement your own research with this well composed and concise book written by a successful home cultivator.

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Lawn Care For Dummies, Mini Edition - Lance Walheim & National Gardening Association Cover Art

Lawn Care For Dummies, Mini Edition

Lawn Care For Dummies, Mini Edition by Lance Walheim & National Gardening Association

Grow and maintain a lush lawn without sacrificing your weekends No matter where you live or what you do, you, too, can grow great turf. Discover timesaving and water-saving secrets for better planning, fertilizing, watering, and mowing. With easy-to-follow instructions, this friendly guide will help you grow a lawn that's the envy of the block. Open the book and find: Tips for mowing your lawn to the perfect height How and how much to water your lawn Which nutrients your lawn needs Easy and safe ways to fertilize your lawn

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This Life Is in Your Hands - Melissa Coleman Cover Art

This Life Is in Your Hands

This Life Is in Your Hands One Dream, Sixty Acres, and a Family Undone by Melissa Coleman

“Lyrical and down-to-earth, wry and heartbreaking, This Life Is in Your Hands is a fascinating and powerful memoir. Melissa Coleman doesn’t just tell the story of her family’s brave experiment and private tragedy; she brings to life an important and underappreciated chapter of our recent history.” —Tom Perrotta  In a work of power and beauty reminiscent of Tobias Wolff, Jeannette Walls, and Dave Eggers, Melissa Coleman delivers a luminous, evocative childhood memoir exploring the hope and struggle behind her family's search for a sustainable lifestyle. With echoes of The Liars’ Club and Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight, Coleman’s searing chronicle tells the true story of her upbringing on communes and sustainable farms along the rugged Maine coastline in the 1970’s, embedded within a moving, personal quest for truth that her experiences produced.

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Marijuana Grow Basics: The Easy Guide for Cannabis Aficionados - Jorge Cervantes Cover Art

Marijuana Grow Basics: The Easy Guide for Cannabis Aficionados

Marijuana Grow Basics: The Easy Guide for Cannabis Aficionados by Jorge Cervantes

Start as a beginner and advance through all aspects of marijuana cultivation.   This book offers you everything you need to know to become an expert marijuana cultivator, beginning to end.  Become an expert on grow room and internet security, feminized seeds, seedlings, cloning, mother plants, singling out male and female plants early, peak sinsemilla harvest, as well as manicuring, drying and curing your crop for highest potency.  Buy only the grow gear you need – hydroponics & soil, lights, CO₂ meters, fans & filters – to maximize your harvest.  Design  and set up your grow room with supplies from your local hardware store and garden center.  Plus troubleshoot problems and control common pests & diseases!

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Organic Gardening For Dummies, Mini Edition - Ann Whitman & National Gardening Association Cover Art

Organic Gardening For Dummies, Mini Edition

Organic Gardening For Dummies, Mini Edition by Ann Whitman & National Gardening Association

Grow a bountiful garden without harming the environment Whether you're cultivating fruits and vegetables or growing beautiful flowers, this handy guide shows you how to work with nature, not against it, to create and maintain an organic garden your whole family will enjoy. Open the book and find: How to beat weeds at their own game Tips for keeping pests away without chemical pesticides Ways to buy or make compost and build healthy soil How to work with, not against, your soil

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DIY Hydroponics

DIY Hydroponics by Authors & Editors of Instructables

Hydroponics gives you full step-by-step instructions for 18 projects to get your indoor harvest growing.  Learn how to get started in the field of hydroponics with projects that range from beginner to fully automated watering systems with grow lights.  All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by home-growing experts, and contain pictures for each step so you can get growing today!

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American Grown - Michelle Obama Cover Art

American Grown

American Grown The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America by Michelle Obama

Since its first planting, the White House Kitchen Garden has sparked a new conversation about nutrition and our children’s health. In American Grown, First Lady Michelle Obama tells the story of the White House Kitchen Garden, celebrates the bounty of gardens across our nation, and reminds us all of what we can grow together.   Setting a new standard for illustrated eBooks, American Grown offers a beautifully designed and screen-optimized layout for color devices that takes advantage of the best features of each device.   This eBook offers new ways to experience more of the White House Kitchen Garden with features that include:   · Even more lush photography and historical images · Timeline of the White House grounds through the years · Delicious recipes not found in the physical book · Tips for healthy living, including information on creating nutritious meals on a budget and ways to increase the fruits and veggies in your diet · Helpful tips for gardeners including composting, a starter kit, and seasonal to-do lists · A satellite view of the White House Garden · A section for families with a bio of Bo, additional photographs, details on easy plants for kids to grow, and great snacks   The cutting-edge experience provided by the iBooks edition of the American Grown eBook also includes:   · Exclusive video of First Lady Michelle Obama · Bonus information on the White House honey harvest · An interactive satellite view of the White House Garden · Interactive seasonal garden plans that show what is growing in each bed · A special section for families, including a “Bo’s Vegetable Quiz” game and a puzzle game    Note:  There may be differences in the reading experience depending on your eReading device. Please note the interactive elements of the extra content and videos are only supported by the iPad in iBooks 2.  

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Marijuana Success Indoors - Ed Rosenthal Cover Art

Marijuana Success Indoors

Marijuana Success Indoors Garden Tours and Tips by Ed Rosenthal

Marijuana Success Indoors looks into the gardens of real people to see how they have combined gardening skill with technological savvy to produce quality buds. This large-format, 8.5 x 11 inch book focuses on homegrowing cultivation issues and solutions, including working in small spaces, the use of hydroponics versus planting mix gardens, lighting, and supplementing with CO2. A great companion to information found in grow guides Marijuana Success Indoors shows what types of problems are encountered in actual gardening situations, and how they are addressed to result in success.

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Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden - Erin Benzakein Cover Art

Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden

Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden Grow, Harvest, and Arrange Stunning Seasonal Blooms by Erin Benzakein

#1 Amazon Best Seller — Welcome to the farm! The Cut Flower Garden: Erin Benzakein is a florist-farmer, leader in the locaflor farm-to-centerpiece movement, and owner of internationally renowned Floret Flower Farm in Washington's lush Skagit Valley. A stunning flower book: This beautiful guide to growing, harvesting, and arranging gorgeous blooms year-round provides readers with vital tools to nurture a stunning flower garden and use their blossoms to create show-stopping arrangements. Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden: Cut Flower Garden is equal parts instruction and inspiration—a book overflowing with lush photography of magnificent flowers and breathtaking arrangements organized by season. Find inspiration in this lush flower book: Irresistible photos of Erin's flower farm that showcase exquisite bloomsTips for growing in a variety of spaces and climatesStep-by-step instructions for lavish garlands, airy centerpieces, and romantic floral décor for every season If you liked Paris in Bloom, you'll love Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden.

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Beyond Buds - Ed Rosenthal Cover Art

Beyond Buds

Beyond Buds Marijuana Extracts—Hash, Vaping, Dabbing, Edibles and Medicines by Ed Rosenthal

Beyond Buds is a handbook to the future of marijuana. Prohibition’s end has led to a technological revolution that’s generated powerful medicines and products containing almost zero carcinogens and little smoke. Marijuana icon Ed Rosenthal and leading cannabis reporter David Downs guide readers through the best new consumer products, and demonstrate how to make and use the safest, cleanest extracts. Beyond Buds details how award-winning artisans make hash and concentrates, and includes modern techniques utilizing dry ice and CO2. The book is a primer on making kief, water hash, tinctures, topicals, edibles, and other extracts from cannabis leaves, trim, and bud bits, and it goes on to explore and simplify the more exotic and trendy marijuana-infused products, such as butane hash oil (BHO), shatter, wax, and budder. More complex than lighting a joint, these innovative products call for new accessories — special pipes, dabbing tools, and vaporizers — all of which are reviewed and pictured in the book. Beyond Buds expands on Rosenthal’s previous book Ask Ed: Marijuana Gold — Trash to Stash. Completely updated with full-color photographs that are both “how-to” guides and eye candy, this book enables not only the health-conscious toker but also the bottom line–driven cultivator.

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The New Plant Parent - Darryl Cheng Cover Art

The New Plant Parent

The New Plant Parent Develop Your Green Thumb and Care for Your House-Plant Family by Darryl Cheng

For indoor gardeners everywhere, Darryl Cheng offers a new way to grow healthy house plants. He teaches the art of understanding a plant’s needs and giving it a home with the right balance of light, water, and nutrients. After reading Cheng, the indoor gardener will be far less the passive follower of rules for the care of each species and much more the confident, active grower, relying on observation and insight. And in the process, the plant owner becomes a plant lover, bonded to these beautiful living things by a simple love and appreciation of nature.  The New Plant Parent  covers all of the basics of growing house plants, from finding the right light, to everyday care like watering and fertilizing, to containers, to recommended species. Cheng’s friendly tone, personal stories, and accessible photographs fill his book with the same generous spirit that has made @houseplantjournal, his Instagram account, a popular source of advice and inspiration for thousands of indoor gardeners.

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Second Nature - Michael Pollan Cover Art

Second Nature

Second Nature A Gardener's Education by Michael Pollan

"One of the distinguished gardening books of our time," from the #1 New York Times –bestselling author of The Omnivore's Dilemma ( USA Today ).   Chosen by the American Horticultural Society as one of the 75 greatest books ever written about gardening   After Michael Pollan bought an old Connecticut dairy farm, he planted a garden and attempted to follow Thoreau's example: do not impose your will upon the wilderness, the woodchucks, or the weeds. That ethic did not, of course, work. But neither did pesticides or firebombing the woodchuck burrow. So Michael Pollan began to think about the troubled borders between nature and contemporary life.   The result is a funny, profound, and beautifully written book in the finest tradition of American nature writing. It inspires thoughts on the war of the roses; sex and class conflict in the garden; virtuous composting; the American lawn; seed catalogs, and the politics of planting a tree. A blend of meditation, autobiography, and social history, Second Nature , from the renowned author of The Botany of Desire , In Defense of Food , and other bestsellers, is "as delicious a meditation on one man's relationship with the Earth as any you are likely to come upon" ( The New York Times Book Review ).   "Usually when Americans have wanted to explore their relationship to nature they've gone to the wilderness, or the woods. Michael Pollan went to the garden instead . . . and he's returned with a quirky and pleasing book." —Annie Dillard   "A joy to read." — Los Angeles Times

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Back to Basics - Abigail Gehring Cover Art

Back to Basics

Back to Basics A Complete Guide to Traditional Skills by Abigail Gehring

Over 200,000 copies sold—fully updated! Dye your own wool, raise chickens, make your own cheddar cheese, build a log cabin, and much much more. Anyone who wants to learn basic living skills—the kind employed by our forefathers—and adapt them for a better life in the twenty-first century need look no further than this eminently useful, full-color guide. Countless readers have turned to Back to Basics for inspiration and instruction, escaping to an era before power saws and fast-food restaurants and rediscovering the pleasures and challenges of a healthier, greener, and more self-sufficient lifestyle. Now newly updated, the hundreds of projects, step-by-step sequences, photographs, charts, and illustrations in Back to Basics will help you dye your own wool with plant pigments, graft trees, raise chickens, craft a hutch table with hand tools, and make treats such as blueberry peach jam and cheddar cheese. The truly ambitious will find instructions on how to build a log cabin or an adobe brick homestead. More than just practical advice, this is also a book for dreamers—even if you live in a city apartment, you will find your imagination sparked, and there’s no reason why you can’t, for example, make a loom and weave a rag rug. Complete with tips for old-fashioned fun (square dancing calls, homemade toys, and kayaking tips), this may be the most thorough book on voluntary simplicity available.

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Mountain Folk Remedies - Foxfire Fund, Inc. Cover Art

Mountain Folk Remedies

Mountain Folk Remedies The Foxfire Americana Library (9) by Foxfire Fund, Inc.

Beginning with an illustrated guide to the herbs and roots used in traditional Appalachian healing, “Mountain Folk Remedies” is a fascinating collection of historic remedies ranging from the practical (burdock tea will help aching feet) to the magical (carrying a buckeye in your pocket will help lessen arthritis). 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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Bonsai - The Beginners Guide - Bonsai Empire Cover Art

Bonsai - The Beginners Guide

Bonsai - The Beginners Guide Learn how to grow a Bonsai by Bonsai Empire

How often do I need to water my Bonsai tree?  Should I prune my tree? Although caring for a Bonsai tree is not nearly as difficult as most people believe, you need to learn about some basic techniques in order to keep your tree thriving. Our beginners guide contains all the essential information you need in order to succeed. It covers the basic techniques, well illustrated with over two hundred images, and explains everything you need to know in an understandable way. The book includes: - Over 200 stunning images - Over 100 pages - Explanations of the basic techniques and tools - Care guides on the 10 most popular tree species - Background on the history, definition and styles 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 guide to help you get a taste of this fascinating and living art, and hope you'll enjoy it as much as we do! Walter Pall: "Now here is the ultimate book to lead beginners. I am happy to have been able to contribute to this"

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The Savage Garden, Revised - Peter D'Amato Cover Art

The Savage Garden, Revised

The Savage Garden, Revised Cultivating Carnivorous Plants by Peter D'Amato

For fifteen years,  The Savage Garden  has been the number one bestselling bible for those interested in growing carnivorous plants. This new edition is fully revised to include the latest developments and discoveries in the carnivorous plant world, making it the most accurate and up to date book of its kind.   You may be familiar with the Venus flytrap, but did you know that some pitcher plants can—and do—digest an entire rat? Or that there are several hundred species of carnivorous plants on our planet? Beautiful, unusual, and surprisingly easy to grow, flesh-eating plants thrive everywhere from windowsills to outdoor container gardens, in a wide variety of climates. The Savage Garden is the most comprehensive guide to these fascinating oddities, gloriously illustrated with more than 200 color photos. Fully revised with the latest developments in the carnivorous plant world, this new edition includes:    •  All the basics—from watering and feeding to modern advances in artificial lighting, soil, and fertilizers.    •  Detailed descriptions of hundreds of plants, including many of the incredible new species that have been recently discovered and hybridized.    •  Cultivation and propagation information for all the plant families: pitcher plants, Venus flytraps, sundews, rainbow plants, bladderworts, and many other peculiar plants from the demented mind of Mother Nature. Whether you’re a beginner with your first flytrap or an expert looking for the latest exotic specimen, this classic book has everything you need to grow your very own little garden of horrors.

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The Cook's Herb Garden - DK Cover Art

The Cook's Herb Garden

The Cook's Herb Garden Grow, Harvest, Cook by DK

From your garden to your table, and every step in between, this lovely ebook will guide you through planting, growing, harvesting, and cooking herbs. There's a visual index of 120 culinary herbs and more than 30 delicious recipes to make with them. You'll be able to prepare your own salad dressing, marinades, flavored butter, pesto, herbal teas, and cordials, and add seasoning to your favorite meals. Whether you have a vegetable garden or want to fill some plant pots or window boxes, this book provides all the advice you need to start growing herbs. It gives you beneficial information on which herbs do well in different environments and situations. Learn the groups of herbs that like to grow together and create different selections like Mediterranean, everyday essentials, and salad herbs. Become an expert gardener with this compendium of herb cultivation. You'll find out when to plant the seeds and how to nurture them as they grow. There's helpful advice on how to keep pests away. Once you have harvested your herbs, learn the different ways you can store them for future meals, like freezing or drying them. Try your hand at the recipes to experience and enjoy the wonderful herbs you've grown. This library of herbs includes notes on their flavor and partner charts, which tell you which herbs go well with different dishes and drinks. You will know the best places to use your herbs and how to make exciting things with them. Master Gardener to Master Chef This is an essential ebook for anyone who wants to spice up their dinners with more flavor, make refreshing drinks, or learn how to partner with different flavors. Enjoy this special kind of recipe ebook that will help you create your own herb garden, so that every herb you use in the kitchen, you have the pleasure of growing it yourself. An especially thoughtful gift for the gardener or chef in your life. - 120 different culinary herbs, with stunning photos and clear descriptions. - Four sections with advice on how to plant, nurture, harvest, store, and cook with these herbs. - More than 30 recipes for hot and cold drinks, condiments, dressings, and many sensational meals.

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