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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...
3) Gardening lab for kids: 52 fun experiments to learn, grow, harvest, make, play and enjoy your garden
Author
Series
Publisher
Quarry Books
Pub. Date
2014
Physical Desc
136 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Description
A source of ideas to help children learn how to grow their own garden encourages families to enjoy nature and features fifty-two creative plant-related activities set into weekly lessons.
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
272 pages : photographs, illustrations, maps, charts ; 26 cm
Description
Grow What You Love is designed to be a simple guide to growing vegetables, herbs and more that will add to the flavor and variety of fresh produce choices throughout the year. Aimed at novice and experienced gardeners alike it will be an image-driven, how-to adventure from an expert gardener and communicator with an enthusiasm for an authentic life.
Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
47 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Description
"This introductory garden book, packed with photos of 3 to 6 year olds in action, features hands-on planting and growing activities that can be done in a small yard, classroom, or community garden"--
Author
Publisher
Storey Pub
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
179 p. : ill., maps ; 31 cm.
Description
"Healthy gardens bursting with delicious organic vegetables are within everyone's reach, even if you have never opened a seed packet or staked a tomato. Barbara Pleasant's easy-to-follow garden plans include precise instructions on what to buy, where to plant, and how to care for your favorite vegetables."--Cover, p. 4.
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Series
Publisher
Adventure Publications
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
276 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 26 cm.
Description
"The presence of birds, bees, and butterflies suggests a healthy, earth-friendly place. These most welcome guests also bring joy to those who appreciate watching them. Now, you can turn your yard into a perfect habitat that attracts them and, more importantly, helps them thrive. Professional nature photographer and botanist George Oxford Miller provides all the information you need in this must-have guide for Southern California. Learn how to landscape...
10) Blue ribbon vegetable gardening: the secrets to growing the biggest and best prize winning produce
Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
214 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Description
Master Gardener Jodi Torpey offers all the information you need to grow champion vegetables -- beans, beets, cabbages, cucumbers, eggplants, onions, peppers, pumpkins, squash, and tomatoes -- covering everything from choosing the right varieties and scheduling planting dates to harvesting, preparing, and transporting your produce.
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Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
292 pages ; cm
Description
"Houseplants add style, clean the air, and bring nature indoors. But they are often plagued with problems--aphids, mealybugs, mites, and thrips to name just a few. What?s Wrong With My Houseplant? shows you how to keep indoor plants healthy by first teaching you how to identify the problem. This hardworking guide includes plant profiles for 148 plants organized by type, visual keys to the most of common problems, and the related organic solutions...
Author
Publisher
Rodale Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
308 pages : illustrations ; cm
Description
"It's time for home gardeners to rethink the traditional garden and explore the wide variety of options for growing edibles in 'anywhere' gardens-- from decorative pots and raised beds to unusual growing bags, hanging pouches, and tomato rings. These contained gardens are more manageable than long rows or plots and require much less work--yet yield just as much bounty."--Amazon.com description.
15) Cultivating garden style: inspired ideas and practical advice to unleash your garden personality
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
323 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Description
Features examples of twenty-three different garden styles, with advice on selecting plants, trees, containers, and garden accessories to make a garden inviting and a reflection of individual taste.
16) Herb gardening: how to prepare soil, choose your plants, and care for, harvest, and use your herbs
Author
Series
Publisher
The Countryman Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
264 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Description
"The consummate beginners guide for anyone interested in starting an herb garden. It will explain, in simple terms, everything you need to know about choosing the site, preparing the soil, choosing the plants, caring for them, dealing with pests and diseases, and what to do with the harvest at the end of the summer. Included will be actual easy-to-follow garden plans, lots of helpful tips, expert advice, and useful figures."--Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Publisher
Alpha, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
vi, 282 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Description
"You know how flavorful just-picked produce can be-- and this guide gives you everything you need to know to grow your own crops. Tullock provides tips from planning any type of home garden, caring for it, preventing and treating for pests, and even harvesting your bounty." --
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
364 pages
Description
"James Hitchmough is well-regarded in the design world for his exuberant, colorful, and flower-filled meadows. His signature style can be seen in prominent places like London?s Olympic Park and the Botanic Garden at the University of Oxford. Using a distinct technique of sowing meadows from seed, he creates plant communities that mimic the dramatic beauty of natural meadows and offer a succession of blooms over many months?a technique that can be...
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