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Author
Publisher
Fox Chapel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
160 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Description
"This book will show you how to use overlooked pots to their full potential and transform your garden?whether you've only got a modest balcony, a small square of patio or just a windowsill. Container Gardener's Handbook covers a range of different planting schemes and types of container, from urns and troughs to chimney stacks and hanging baskets. You?ll find expert advice here on what to grow, from bonsais, bulbs and bamboos to tumbling and creeping...
Author
Publisher
Taylor Trade Pub
Pub. Date
2006
Physical Desc
x, 215 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Description
Offering tips on finding your own gardening style, choosing climate-appropriate plants, creating low-maintenance landscaping and hardscaping, and weeding efficiently and effectively, Freeman understands that there's no room for scolding, but there is a real need for encouragement and good humor.
Author
Publisher
Cool Springs Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
224 pages : llustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm
Description
"If you think it's impossible to grow your own food because you don't have a large yard or you live in the city...think again. There is a plethora of urban gardening options to create beautiful, productive edible gardens no matter where you live. The key to succeeding as an urban gardener is to choose the method(s) that make sense for your unique living situation and then give your plants what they need to thrive. In Field Guide to Urban Gardening,...
Author
Publisher
Cool Springs Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
208 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Description
"Whether short, narrow, columnar, or dwarf, this new and exciting group of plants provides the same decorative function as full-sized ornamental plants, but in a fraction of the space. Plus, edible compact plants offer comparable productivity, without having to add more square footage to the garden."--Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
Fulcrum Pub
Pub. Date
1999.
Physical Desc
497 pages ; 24 cm
Description
The most comprehensive book on greenhouse gardening available today. Today, greenhouses and sunrooms are real living spaces where gardeners spend as much time with a book and a cup of coffee as they do with a watering can and a pair of pruning shears. In this fully revised edition of a best-selling classic, veteran gardener Shane Smith embraces this new "lifestyle" approach to greenhouse gardening. Through lively writing that balances wit with commonsense...
Author
Publisher
Voyageur Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
176 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Description
"Pollinators such as monarch butterflies and bees are under threat, and more and more gardeners want to do all they can to create a hospitable space for them. That's where Pollinator Friendly Gardening comes in. It identifies the most visible and beloved pollinators: bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, as well as some more unlikely candidates such as ants, wasps, and beetles. It then explains the intriguing synergy between plants and pollinators....
Author
Publisher
Princeton Architectural Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
223 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
Description
In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native...
11) The edible landscape: creating a beautiful and bountiful garden with vegetables, fruits and flowers
Author
Publisher
Voyageur Press
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
160 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Description
"A guide to designing and planting gardens comprising vegetables, fruits, edible flowers, and ornamentals. Illustrated with color photography"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Cool Springs Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
160 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm
Description
Growing Heirloom Flowers explains in simple terms how to grow the fullest, richest, and most aromatic blooms possible. Heirloom flowers have stood the test of time. Prized for their beauty, scent, hardiness, or other star qualities, these vintage varieties continue to capture our imaginations and decorate our gardens long after they first came to be. These flowers have experience, and now you can enjoy the experience of growing them. In Growing...
14) Grow vegetables
Author
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
352 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm.
16) Vegetables
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Formats
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"Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how to grow their own fresh vegetables."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Abrams
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
207 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Description
"A gardening book for the times we live in, The Healthy Garden combines practical advice for starting a garden with a rare view into how home gardening builds resilience, personal happiness, and community strength. Filled with savvy tips from dozens of experts, each chapter celebrates the many ways gardening works to build health. These professionals and passionate plant people offer lively insights into landscape design, soil science, nutrition,...
Author
Publisher
Cool Springs Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
192 pages ; 25 cm
Description
"Gardens grow more than just pretty flowers. They grow well-being and a deeper connection with nature. Gardens can also produce plant material for creating homemade skincare, natural dyes, artisan crafts, delicious foods and beverages, and medicines-homegrown ways to create a wholesome lifestyle. Find inspiration for reconnecting to the earth by creating the garden-based handicrafts, edible and medicinal recipes, and beauty care products found in...
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"Companion planting techniques have been used for centuries to facilitate better, more nutritious, and more abundant crops. With Companion Planting, youll have all the information you need in clear, concise terms and with charts and garden plans you can copy or modify to suit your familys needs. Starting with the basics of organic gardening, such as how to prepare quality soil and the importance of cover crops and organic fertilizer, author Allison...
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