Fast, Fresh Garden Edibles: Quick Crops for Small Spaces by Jane Courtier (2011-01-18)

Fast, Fresh Garden Edibles: Quick Crops for Small Spaces by Jane Courtier (2011-01-18)

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The Organic Garden: How to Grow Flowers, Fruit and Vegetables the Natural Way

The Organic Garden: How to Grow Flowers, Fruit and Vegetables the Natural Way

Explains the essentials of organic gardening, from enriching soil organically to composting, companion planting and conquering pests and diseases.

It includes planting advice on maximising the potential of both flowering plants and vegetables.

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How to Service and Repair Small Gas Engines

How to Service and Repair Small Gas Engines

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Plants for Dry Climates: How to Select, Grow and Enjoy

Plants for Dry Climates: How to Select, Grow and Enjoy

About the Author Mary Rose Duffield is an award-winning landscape architect with an active practice designing landscapes throughout the Southwest.

She has been instrumental in the development of the new Southwest regional style in landscape design, which emphasizes native plants.

Warren Jones is a fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects. A retired professor of landscape architecture at the University of Arizona, he now serves on the advisory board of the Boyce Thompson Southwest Arboretum in Superior, Arizona.

He is the co-author of Landscape Plants for Dry Regions. -- Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine vergriffene oder nicht verfügbare Ausgabe dieses Titels.

Packed with full-color photos, easy-to-read charts and information, this reference and how-to book is a necessity for anyone interested in dry-climate plants.

It teaches you how to personalize your garden or landscape design. Plants for Dry Climates offers complete descriptions of more than 300 species, including a variety of low-maintenance and drought-resistant plants.

Over 430 color photographs and useful plant charts help you choose your annuals, perennial color, ground cover and trees.You will also learn how to modify the microclimate in your garden or landscape. Reduce glare and control wind and air flow to create the perfect atmosphere for your landscape plants. Combined with detailed information on growth characteristics and specific soil, sun, water, temperature and maintenance needs, you'll have all you need to successfully grow plants in California and the Southwest.

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I live in Southern Spain and needed help on suitable plants to buy for my new garden. How frustrating to go to the garden centre and see a lovely plant, but not know anything about it or whether it will thrive in my garden. This is the best book I have found. There is detailed information on many, many plants and summarised information on many, many more.(Read more)

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Complete Guide to Growing & Using Wheatgrass (Back-To-Basics)

Complete Guide to Growing & Using Wheatgrass (Back-To-Basics)

About the Author Though born in the United States, Loraine R. Degraff considers herself "international" due to her military family background. Her father's assignments led the family through the states and overseas. She is a Duke University graduate and a recipient of a master's degree in graphic design from Pratt Institute. Pursuing a childhood dream of a writing career earned her an advanced diploma from the Institute of Children's Literature in West Redding, Connecticut.

Degraff currently lives in New York with her husband and five children, regularly augmenting her writing portfolio, which consists of several musical dramas, business and travel guides, children's stories, poems, and numerous articles.

Based on her interest in the human body and its ability to heal itself, Degraff turned her writing focus to the area of alternative health.

Her knowledge in this area, obtained through extensive research and hands-on experience growing and preparing organic herbs and produce beneficial to the body, laid a foundation for the writing of The Complete Guide to Growing and Using Wheatgrass.

Degraff believes individuals can make better decisions for their personal health if they are better informed of the choices available to them.

For more information about Degraff and her work, visit www.lorainedegraff.com.

Wheatgrass, that simple green plant you see growing above the counter in your favorite smoothie shops, is one of the most versatile, intrinsically useful vegetable matters available to you.

It can be blended into almost anything, grows in any temperate or warm climate, and is chock full of so many vitamins and fiber that it can take the place of up to two or three servings of vegetables every day if used properly.

More and more people are taking advantage of this highly useful plant and growing it themselves, but for many, the lack of instruction and direction can lead to frustration and confusion over how the plant is supposed to be grown and what it needs to thrive.

This book guides you through the process of not only growing, but successfully cultivating wheatgrass for your own personal use in nearly any endeavor, from selling at local farmers markets to mixing in with your home made smoothies.

You will learn what wheatgrass does for you and your body; providing the necessary energy you need to lose weight and helping to fight illness by boosting your immune system.

You will learn how to grow your own wheatgrass and how chlorophyll functions within wheatgrass, reducing environmental hazards, cleaning your blood with unique enzymes, improving liver function, and deodorizing the body.

The nutritional benefits of wheatgrass are outlined in detail for anyone who wants to benefit from them, including the vitamin contents, and comparisons to other super foods.

The minerals, amino acids, cancer fighting aspects, and weight loss potential of wheat grass are outlined in detail for you alongside instructions on how to grow and juice your own wheatgrass regardless of where you live.

Top wheatgrass growers and experts have been interviewed and have provided their take on how you can start using it to cleanse your body and increase your nutritional intake every day.

For anyone who has ever considered wheat grass's super food potential for their greenhouse or garden, this guide is everything you need.

Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company president's garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books.

Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate.

Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice.

Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.

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Organic Gardening Techniques: The Guide to Planting, Growing, and Care of Your Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs

Organic Gardening Techniques: The Guide to Planting, Growing, and Care of Your Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs

The popularity of organic gardening continues to rise as people seek to control the quality and freshness of the food they eat. And organic gardening isn?t just about creating delicious healthy food for the table: it?s also about supporting delicate ecosystems and working without the use of chemicals.

This comprehensive handbook of organic gardening techniques is full of practical information on sowing and growing fruit, vegetables, herbs, and other plants.

From selecting the right tools to propagation, crop rotation, growing on supports, training greenhouse crops, watering, weed control?all of the essentials are here.

Protecting crops from pests and diseases is dealt with comprehensively, along with extensive advice on storing and preserving your produce after the harvest.

Packed full of information, with useful tips throughout, Organic Gardening Techniques is a thorough reference guide for every organic gardener.

Inside Organic Gardening TechniquesComprehensive guide to gardening the organic way, from preparing the soil to caring for your crops.

Easy-to-use format, with information on getting started, sowing from seed, propagating, watering, crop protection, and much more.

Essential gardening techniques are explained and illustrated with clear diagrams, helping you get the most from your productive garden.

Includes practical projects that anyone who is able to wield a hammer and saw can easily construct, from building a compost bin and potting bench to making cloches and cold frames.

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Having a new garden in an organic environment but at the same time not being a complete gardening newbie, I went on the hunt for a suitable book. This book lives up to the amazon review. It's not a lush coffee table book but it doesn't claim to be. Instead it gives you plenty of inspiring, easy to follow, practical information with good illustrations for any gardener - whether hardcore organic or not. Nick Hamilton obviously really knows and loves his stuff.(Read more)

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Solviva: How to Grow $500,000 on One Acre, and Peace on Earth

Solviva: How to Grow $500,000 on One Acre, and Peace on Earth

Review "Your book Solviva is magnificent! I am always pleased to see someone carrying on good and true environmental and "right living" work.

You're one of the best!"--John Shuttleworth, founder of Mother Earth News About the Author Anna Edey lives on her Solviva farm in West Tisbury on Martha s Vineyard, where she is still learning, practicing, teaching, and advocating the art of living well while causing near-zero harm.

Anna has lectured and taught across the US and Scandinavia, and her work has been praised in print and on television and radio across the world.

She is the author of Solviva: How to Grow $500,000 on One Acre . . . and Peace on Earth.

This book is about one woman's vision and commitment to learning to live sustainably and in harmony with life on Earth. Since 1976 Anna Edey has made one astonishing discovery after another, developing methods of sustainable living under the name Solviva Solar-Dynamic, Bio-Benign Design.

The results of her experiments and methods have again and again exceeded highest hopes and expectations. Solviva describes the exciting trials and triumphs of her journey and offers convincing proof that we can, with today's technology and knowledge, live in ways that reduce pollution and depletion of resources by 80 percent or more, and at the same time reduce the cost of living and improve the quality of life in urban and rural locations.

Solviva contains 155 color illustrations and detailed instructions and recommendations to help others along their own journeys toward living sustainably.

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Squirrel Wars: Backyard Wildlife Battles & How to Win Them

Squirrel Wars: Backyard Wildlife Battles & How to Win Them

Review "This is a fine book . . . Every gardener should have a copy." From the Back Cover Despite our reverence for wildlife, many of our most favorite species raise havoc in lawns and gardens from city to suburbia.

This book solves backyard problems with squirrels, raccoons, deer, crows, insects and a host of other "pests", and leads to a peaceful coexistence with all animals, great and small.



Despite our reverence for wildlife, many of our most favorite species raise havoc in lawns and gardens from city to suburbia. This book solves backyard problems with squirrels, raccoons, deer, crows, insects and a host of other "pests" who raid backyard bird feeders and garbage cans, nest in chimneys, eat shrubbery, dig holes and tunnels in lawns, and attack garden foliage.

Harrison, award-winning nature writer, photographer, book author and consultant, provides a natural history of squirrels and other problem critters so that readers can better understand the enemy.

Informative tips, devices and methods are explained that will lead to a peaceful coexistence with all animals, great and small.

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Everyday Roses

Everyday Roses

About the Author Paul Zimmerman has worked in landscaping and roses for more than twenty years. He is a Certified Consulting Rosarian at the American Rose Society, and is a consultant for many private and public gardens.

More and more homeowners are adding easy-care roses to their gardens after discovering their versatility, range of colour and season-long foliage and bloom cycle.

In this book, rose expert Paul Zimmerman debunks common rose myths and outdated care instructions and instead imparts practical rose care advice in a fun and accessible voice.

Readers will find helpful suggestions for choosing roses based on landscape need, tips on what to look for when buying roses, new techniques for the best way to plant roses, and sensible time-saving methods to maintain their roses throughout the year.

Aimed at gardeners who want the beauty of roses without the fuss, this book offers an approach that is more accessible and environmentally friendly than competing volumes; no other book in the current market focuses exclusively on modern roses and getting the most out of them.

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This book is very helpful, debunking the old wives tales about growing roses and encouraging the nervous to have a go. I have long been a follower of Paul's videos on Youtube - he is very helpful, and I have some great looking climbing roses that flower well as a result. As someone who knew very little I was encouraged to have a go - and if the 'proof of the pudding is in the eating' - then great result.(Read more)

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Making the Most of Shade: How to Plan, Plant, and Grow a Fabulous Garden That Lightens Up the Shadows by Hodgson, Larry ( 2005 )

Making the Most of Shade: How to Plan, Plant, and Grow a Fabulous Garden That Lightens Up the Shadows by Hodgson, Larry ( 2005 )

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Fantastic book, can't put it down, I love the author's dry sense of humour and it has really helped me with advise on my new woodland garden, I've never lived in a shady area before but thanks to this book I'm making good progress(Read more)

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Charter of the New Urbanism, 2nd Edition (P/L Custom Scoring Survey)

Charter of the New Urbanism, 2nd Edition (P/L Custom Scoring Survey)

THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO THE PRINCIPLES OF NEW URBANISM--FULLY REVISED The Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) is the leading organization promoting walkable, mixed-use neighborhood development, sustainable communities, and healthier living conditions.

Thoroughly updated to cover the latest environmental, economic, and social implications of urban design, Charter of the New Urbanism, Second Edition features insightful writing from 62 authors on each of the Charter's principles.

Real-world case studies, plans, and examples are included throughout. This pioneering guide explains how to restore urban centers, reconfigure sprawling suburbs, conserve environmental assets, and preserve our built legacy.

It examines communities at three separate but interdependent levels: The region: Metropolis, city, and town Neighborhood, district, and corridor Block, street, and building Featuring new photos and illustrations, this practical, up-to-date resource is invaluable for design professionals, developers, planners, elected officials, and citizen activists.

New coverage includes: Urban-to-Rural Transect Form-based codes Light Imprint community design Retrofitting suburbia Tactical Urbanism Canons of Sustainable Architecture and Urbanism And much more Essays by:Randall ArendtG.

B. ArringtonJonathan BarnettStephanie BothwellPeter CalthorpeThomas J. ComittaVictor DoverAndrés DuanyDouglas FarrGeoffrey FerrellRay GindrozKen GreenbergJacky GrimshawDouglas KelbaughLéon KrierWalter KulashBill LennertzWilliam LiebermanWendy MorrisElizabeth MouleJohn O.

NorquistMyron OrfieldElizabeth Plater-ZyberkStefanos PolyzoidesShelley R. PotichaMark M. SchimmentiDaniel SolomonLaurie VolkRobert D. YaroTodd Zimmerman Commentaries by:Laurence AurbachKaid BenfieldPhillip BessHoward BlacksonHazel BorysPatrick CondonAnn DaigleEllen Dunham-JonesEthan GoffmanRichard Allen HallTony HissJennifer HurleyJames Howard KunstlerGianni LongoTom LowMichael LydonJohn MassengaleMichael MehaffyAnne Vernez MoudonSteven MouzonPaul MurrainNathan NorrisRussell PrestonHenry R.

RichmondDaniel SloneSandy SorlienRobert SteutevilleGalina TachievaEmily TalenDhiru ThadaniMarc A. WeissJune Williamson

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New Christmas Tree, The

New Christmas Tree, The

Review A treasure trove of ideas for those looking to add a creative twist to their holiday cheer. Highlights include the paper white tree, inspired by the cut-paper banners in Mexico, the pin tree, which turns pincushions into ornaments, and the copper and cork tree, wrapped in wine-cork garlands.

Brown includes directions on what to collect (such as the lights) and what to make; the latter includes everything from simple marshmallow garlands for a Hansel and Gretel tree to quilled paper birds on the birdland tree.

There s no shortage of clever ideas, especially for those who d like to produce ornaments without much fuss. Brown is at her best in suggesting simple crafts that will make an impressive statement. " Publishers Weekly""Carrie Brown's recently released "The New Christmas Tree" may be just what you need to get that creative sap flowing.

Her book presents 24 ideas for rethinking the tree, starting with the basics: picking the tree, what types work best with certain designs and caring for your festive foliage.

. . . Beautifully photographed and coffee-table ready, the book is also practical, containing detailed instructions on how to recreate the featured trees.

" "Associated Press A treasure trove of ideas for those looking to add a creative twist to their holiday cheer. Highlights include the paper white tree, inspired by the cut-paper banners in Mexico, the pin tree, which turns pincushions into ornaments, and the copper and cork tree, wrapped in wine-cork garlands.

Brown includes directions on what to collect (such as the lights) and what to make; the latter includes everything from simple marshmallow garlands for a Hansel and Gretel tree to quilled paper birds on the birdland tree.

There s no shortage of clever ideas, especially for those who d like to produce ornaments without much fuss. Brown is at her best in suggesting simple crafts that will make an impressive statement. " Publishers Weekly""""The New Christmas Tree "is one of those fabulous books that inspires you to start making things right away even if you're not crafty.

" "Parade" With her step-by-step ornament instructions, as well as advice on buying and maintaining trees and other decorations, Brown turns tree decorating into an intensely personal experience.

"Los Angeles Times" Carrie Brown's recently released "The New Christmas Tree" may be just what you need to get that creative sap flowing.

Her book presents 24 ideas for rethinking the tree, starting with the basics: picking the tree, what types work best with certain designs and caring for your festive foliage.

. . . Beautifully photographed and coffee-table ready, the book is also practical, containing detailed instructions on how to recreate the featured trees.

" "Associated Press A treasure trove of ideas for those looking to add a creative twist to their holiday cheer. Highlights include the paper white tree, inspired by the cut-paper banners in Mexico, the pin tree, which turns pincushions into ornaments, and the copper and cork tree, wrapped in wine-cork garlands.

Brown includes directions on what to collect (such as the lights) and what to make; the latter includes everything from simple marshmallow garlands for a Hansel and Gretel tree to quilled paper birds on the birdland tree.

There s no shortage of clever ideas, especially for those who d like to produce ornaments without much fuss. Brown is at her best in suggesting simple crafts that will make an impressive statement. " Publishers Weekly"""The New Christmas Tree is one of those fabulous books that inspires you to start making things right away--even if you're not crafty.

" --Parade "With her step-by-step ornament instructions, as well as advice on buying and maintaining trees and other decorations, Brown turns tree decorating into an intensely personal experience.

" --Los Angeles Times "Carrie Brown's recently released The New Christmas Tree may be just what you need to get that creative sap flowing.

Her book presents 24 ideas for rethinking the tree, starting with the basics: picking the tree, what types work best with certain designs and caring for your festive foliage.

. . . Beautifully photographed and coffee-table ready, the book is also practical, containing detailed instructions on how to recreate the featured trees.

"--Associated Press "A treasure trove of ideas for those looking to add a creative twist to their holiday cheer. Highlights include the paper white tree, inspired by the cut-paper banners in Mexico, the pin tree, which turns pincushions into ornaments, and the copper and cork tree, wrapped in wine-cork garlands.

Brown includes directions on what to collect (such as the lights) and what to make; the latter includes everything from simple marshmallow garlands for a Hansel and Gretel tree to quilled paper birds on the birdland tree.

There's no shortage of clever ideas, especially for those who'd like to produce ornaments without much fuss. Brown is at her best in suggesting simple crafts that will make an impressive statement."--Publishers Weekly About the Author Carrie Brown is the author of The New Christmas Tree and the owner of the acclaimed Jimtown Store in Sonoma County's Alexander Valley.

She has celebrated every December for the past 23 years by decorating uncommon Christmas trees for the store, her home, and her clients.

Feature articles on Carrie's decorating style and recipes have appeared in Martha Stewart Living, House Beautiful, Better Homes & Gardens, Good Housekeeping, Food & Wine, Country Home, and Sunset.

Her kitchen design and store were featured on Food Network's Ultimate Kitchens and HGTV's Country at Home. She is the co-author of The Jimtown Store Cookbook (HarperCollins, 2002) and frequently works as a stylist for books, print, and other media.



The New Christmas Tree inspires readers to turn a holiday standby into a stunning design statement - whether they're looking to add something new to their traditional Christmas decor or create a unique holiday tradition all their own.

A closer look at each one-of-a-kind tree reveals the real heart of these designs - beautifully handcrafted ornaments, garlands, and more, from felted bumblebees to delicate paper flowers.

Some use traditional Christmas materials in novel ways, while others employ flea-market finds, household objects - even foodstuffs! - to create something entirely unexpected.

Each chapter takes readers through the process of constructing a well-balanced tree that is rich in texture and dimension from topper to tree stand - selecting the appropriate lights, making and assembling the decorations, and adding the finishing touches that pull the look together; Also included are information on the fundamentals of tree selection, installation, and design; basic crafting techniques; sources for products, tools, and equipment; and care guidelines.

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Bizarre Botanicals: How to Grow String-of-hearts, Jack-in-the-pulpit, Panda Ginger, and Other Weird and Wonderful Plants

Bizarre Botanicals: How to Grow String-of-hearts, Jack-in-the-pulpit, Panda Ginger, and Other Weird and Wonderful Plants

Review Bright, full-page photos add to the fascination as readers discover nature s most mysterious plants."Complete with seductive photographs and a lighthearted but substantive text. The New York Times An informative and visually arresting book devoted to a dizzying array of plants not frequently found in typical American gardens.

Perfect for gardeners of all levels who wish to cultivate out-of-the-ordinary plants and for armchair gardeners interested in thumbing through photographs of unusual botanicals.

Library Journal A must for any gardener with access to a hothouse and a desire to grow something out of the ordinary. From strange orchids to voodoo lilies, beehive-shaped ginger and honey locust, each plant includes difficulty ratings, hardiness zones, growing needs, and even height and spread.

Midwest Book Review A fun, easy read. Toronto Star For the gardener who wants to stretch beyond the everyday into the realm of ... wicked fun. Houston Chronicle If you seek entertainment while your garden sleeps, give Bizarre Botanicals a whirl. Philadelphia Inquirer From carnivorous plants to orchids and succulents, this book is a beauty, even if you only marvel at the photos.

Omaha World-Herald A plant zoo of animal look-alikes. San Antonio Express-News Bright, full-page photos add to the fascination as readers discover nature s most mysterious plants. Our State Beautifully illustrated. SciTech Book News This is one of the most entertaining plant books you re likely to find anywhere. Bamboo and More A fun and fascinating encyclopedia of weird plants that boast such qualities as freaky displays of sex death and botanical wizardry.

Norfolk Virginian-Pilot""Complete with seductive photographs and a lighthearted but substantive text." --The New York Times "An informative and visually arresting book devoted to a dizzying array of plants not frequently found in typical American gardens.

Perfect for gardeners of all levels who wish to cultivate out-of-the-ordinary plants and for armchair gardeners interested in thumbing through photographs of unusual botanicals.

" --Library Journal "A must for any gardener with access to a hothouse and a desire to grow something out of the ordinary.

From strange orchids to voodoo lilies, beehive-shaped ginger and honey locust, each plant includes difficulty ratings, hardiness zones, growing needs, and even height and spread.

" --Midwest Book Review "A fun, easy read." --Toronto Star "For the gardener who wants to stretch beyond the everyday into the realm of ... wicked fun." --Houston Chronicle "If you seek entertainment while your garden sleeps, give Bizarre Botanicals a whirl." --Philadelphia Inquirer "From carnivorous plants to orchids and succulents, this book is a beauty, even if you only marvel at the photos.

" --Omaha World-Herald "A plant zoo of animal look-alikes." --San Antonio Express-News "Bright, full-page photos add to the fascination as readers discover nature's most mysterious plants.

" --Our State "Beautifully illustrated." --SciTech Book News "This is one of the most entertaining plant books you're likely to find anywhere." --Bamboo and More "A fun and fascinating encyclopedia of weird plants that boast such qualities as freaky displays of sex death and botanical wizardry.

" --Norfolk Virginian-Pilot About the Author Dr. Larry Mellichamp is a Professor of Botany and Horticulture at the University of North Carolina where he has taught for over 30 years.

Paula Gross holds a Masters in Horticulture from the University of Georgia. She also spent two years of training at Goodness Grows Nursery.

Gardeners love tulips, lilies, and pansies--the common, but beautiful, plants found in the average garden. But there are realms in the plant world far beyond these familiar favorites. In Bizarre Botanicals, plant experts Larry Mellichamp and Paula Gross take readers on a curious botanical journey of weirdly wonderful plants that can be grown at home.

Bizarre Botanicals features over 75 astonishing plants that have extraordinary abilities--from pyrotechnic spores that can burst into flame when ignited to flowers that lure insects to their deaths.

Each plant profile includes essential care and cultivation information. A difficulty scale alerts gardeners to how easy (or difficult) it is to grow the plant at home. There's no reason to forsake lilies and petunias. But after reading Bizarre Botanicals, gardeners will want to take a walk on the weird side and try a few of these peculiar plants for themselves.

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Timber Press books are usually for the horticulturist, scientific, factual and dry reading - however...Bizarre Botanicals is a gem! A hardback volume, divided into sections, each section having several chapters on unusual plants.Each plant has an accompanying colour photograph.The prose is entertaining, richly informative but never dull or dry.I'd recommend this title to anyone who appreciates nature's diverse flora, who teaches or lectures in plant biology/horticulture.(Read more)

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Botanica

Botanica

"Botanica" is the universal standard work for garden enthusiasts and botanists alike. The collaboration of a team of international experts has resulted in a reference work that illustrates the rich diversity of our flora with a myriad of indigenous and exotic plants.

More than 10,000 genera and species from A for Abelia to Z for Zygopetalum - are clearly presented. Richly illustrated with colour detail and large-format images, this botanical alphabet offers a wealth of information about starting, caring for, reproducing and propagating plants as well as their appearance and special qualities.

A glossary and an index of the English names and various synonyms allow you easy access to species and families. This book is not only aimed at seasoned botanists in search of a reliable companion, but also to hobby gardeners and interested readers who want to spruce up their own gardens or further their botanical knowledge.

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Botanical Orchids: And How to Grow Them

Botanical Orchids: And How to Grow Them

Concentrating on the botanical or species orchid as opposed to the hybrid orchid, the author sets out to explain its background in geographic and climatic terms as an introduction to a sensible approach to home cultivation.

A section on the orchid and its structure is followed by a world-wide survey of the natural habitats of the different species.

A table giving the classification of orchids, their genera and their species or subtribes is included. Practical advice is given on the actual growing of orchids in the home of greenhouse environment. The author also surveys in brief the illustration of orchids in books and prints over the century. The final and largest section fo the book is a gallery of different botanical orchids. These are shown in full colour photographs and are accompanied by a verbal description detailing their climactic constraints, their dimensions, a general description and handy hints relating to the popular orchid.

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Avocado, Banana, Coffee: How to Grow Exotic Plants for Fun

Avocado, Banana, Coffee: How to Grow Exotic Plants for Fun

Exotic plants such as the cyclamen and rubber plant have been popular as house plants in this country for many years. But now, as the variety of exotic fruits for sale increases, interest has extended to the cultivation of rather more unusual tropical and subtropical plants with perhaps the bonus of a harvest of rare fruit.

Although the opportunity to grow such plants has become much more widely available, the literature until now has provided instructions which mainly refer to cultivation in the plants' original habitats.

The author of this book, however, has spent many years growing the plants discussed in a temperate region, and the guidelines here are all based on his long experience of the best conditions for successful growth in this type of climate.

The book, complete with full colour illustrations, describes how to cultivate 70 different species of useful exotic plants, with detailed information on soil, water and feeding requirements as well as instructions for propagation and, where relevant, harvesting.

It will prove an invaluable guide to those interested in growing anything from a coconut palm to a kiwi plant.

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This is a charming book by a definite enthusiast and I have learned a lot that is applicable beyond the scope of the species mentioned, such as the importance of treating plants according to present contexts (coffee requires shade ..... unless it finds itself in a northern climate!). I wish more books on plants (and on hobbies in general) were as nice.(Read more)

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Practical Encyclopedia of Garden Pests and Diseases: An Illustrated Guide to Common Problems and How to Deal with Them Successfully (The Practical Encyclopedia of)

Practical Encyclopedia of Garden Pests and Diseases: An Illustrated Guide to Common Problems and How to Deal with Them Successfully (The Practical Encyclopedia of)

About the Author Andrew Mikolajski is an established and highly respected gardening expert. He edited the Royal Horticultural Society Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers and the Encyclopedia of Gardening, and he has written and contributed articles to virtually every major gardening magazine and journal in the past decade.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Divided by category, this comprehensive book lists alphabetically over 800 physiological problems, pests, diseases, disorders and weeds.

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How to Create an Organic Chemical Free Garden: A Beginner's Guide to Building and Maintaining an Organic Garden (Green Thumbs Gardening) (Volume 2) by Margaret Dawson (2015-09-04)

How to Create an Organic Chemical Free Garden: A Beginner's Guide to Building and Maintaining an Organic Garden (Green Thumbs Gardening) (Volume 2) by Margaret Dawson (2015-09-04)

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Bringing Nature Home

Bringing Nature Home

Review "The writing is enthusiastic and down-to-earth, as it should be." -Elizabeth Licata, "Garden Rant""The book evolved out of a set of principles...So the message is loud and clear: gardeners could slow the reate of extinction by planting natives in their yards. This simple revelation about the food web?and it is an intricate web, not a chain? is the driving force in "Bringing Nature Home,"" -Anne Raver, "New York Times""This book aims to motivate parents and caregivers who are concerned about children's lack of connection to the outdoors.

""USA Today""My book of choice of the year." -- Sally Cunningham "Buffalo News""My book of choice of the year."--Sally Cunningham "Buffalo News ""This book not only shows how important native plants are but also how easy they can be to incorporate into a landscape plan.

"""--Ann Lovejoy "Seattle Post-Intelligencer ""This book aims to motivate parents and caregivers who are concerned about childrens' lack of connection to the outdoors.

"--Anne Raver "New York Times ""Tallamy explains in beautiful prose the importance of native plants to our wildlife.""Buy, borrow, or steal this book! It is essential reading with ideas that need to become part of our understanding of how life works on this planet.

""The book evolved out of a set of principles. So the message is loud and clear: gardeners could slow the rate of extinction by planting natives in their yards. This simple revelation about the food web and it is an intricate web, not a chain is the driving force in "Bringing Nature Home.""""--Elizabeth Licata "New York Times """An informative and engaging account of the ecological interactions between plants and wildlife, this fascinating handbook explains why exotic plants can hinder and confuse native creatures, from birds and bees to larger fauna.

""" --Anne Raver "USA Today """We all know where resistance to natives, reliance on pesticides, and the cult of the lawn still reign supreme: suburban America.

And suburban America is where Doug Tallamy aims the passionate arguments for natives and their accompanying wildlife."""--Sally Cunningham "Petaluma Argus-Courier """Bringing Nature Home" opens our eyes to an environmental problem of staggering proportions.

Fortunately, it also shows us how we can help. --Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp "Eco-Libris Blog "He combines the passion which many of us have, with the science, and that s a winning combination.

"Tallamy explains in beautiful prose the importance of native plants to our wildlife. "A fascinating study of the trees, shrubs, and vines that feed the insects, birds, and other animals in the suburban garden. The New York Times Provides the rationale behind the use of native plants, a concept that has rapidly been gaining momentum. . . . The text makes a case for native plants and animals in a compelling and complete fashion. The Washington Post This is the it book in certain gardening circles. It s really struck a nerve. Philadelphia Inquirer Reading this book will give you a new appreciation of the natural world and how much wild creatures need gardens that mimic the disappearing wild.

The Minneapolis Star Tribune A compelling argument for the use of native plants in gardens and landscapes. Landscape Architecture An essential guide for anyone interested in increasing biodiversity in the garden. American Gardener I want to mention how excited I am about reading Bringing Nature Home. . . . I like the writing enthusiastic and down-to-earth, as it should be. Garden Rant An informative and engaging account of the ecological interactions between plants and wildlife, this fascinating handbook explains why exotic plants can hinder and confuse native creatures, from birds and bees to larger fauna.

Seattle Post-Intelligencer Tallamy explains eloquently how native plant species depend on native wildlife. San Luis Obispo Tribune Will persuade all of us to take a look at what is in our own yards with an eye to how we, too, can make a difference.

It has already changed me. Traverse City Record-Eagle Delivers an important message for all gardeners: Choosing native plants fortifies birds and other wildlife and protects them from extinction.

WildBird Magazine ""Buy, borrow, or steal this book! It is essential reading with ideas that need to become part of our understanding of how life works on this planet.

""A fascinating study of the trees, shrubs, and vines that feed the insects, birds, and other animals in the suburban garden.

" --The New York Times "Provides the rationale behind the use of native plants, a concept that has rapidly been gaining momentum.

. . . The text makes a case for native plants and animals in a compelling and complete fashion." --The Washington Post "This is the 'it' book in certain gardening circles. It's really struck a nerve." --Philadelphia Inquirer "Reading this book will give you a new appreciation of the natural world--and how much wild creatures need gardens that mimic the disappearing wild.

" --The Minneapolis Star Tribune "A compelling argument for the use of native plants in gardens and landscapes." --Landscape Architecture "An essential guide for anyone interested in increasing biodiversity in the garden." --American Gardener "I want to mention how excited I am about reading Bringing Nature Home. . . . I like the writing--enthusiastic and down-to-earth, as it should be." --Garden Rant "An informative and engaging account of the ecological interactions between plants and wildlife, this fascinating handbook explains why exotic plants can hinder and confuse native creatures, from birds and bees to larger fauna.

" --Seattle Post-Intelligencer "Tallamy explains eloquently how native plant species depend on native wildlife." --San Luis Obispo Tribune "Will persuade all of us to take a look at what is in our own yards with an eye to how we, too, can make a difference.

It has already changed me." --Traverse City Record-Eagle "Delivers an important message for all gardeners: Choosing native plants fortifies birds and other wildlife and protects them from extinction.

" --WildBird Magazine From the Inside Flap With the accelerating pace of development and subsequent habitat destruction, the pressures on wildlife populations are greater than they have ever been in our nation's history.

Fortunately, there is still time to reverse this alarming trend, and gardeners have the power to make a significant contribution toward sustaining biodiversity.

As this revelatory book eloquently explains, there is an unbreakable link between native plant species and native wildlife. Indeed, most native insects cannot, or will not, eat alien plants. When native plant species disappear or are replaced by alien exotics, the insects disappear, thus impoverishing the food source of birds and other animals.

In many parts of the world, habitat destruction has been so extensive that local wildlife populations are in crisis and may well be headed toward extinction.

By favoring native plants, gardeners can provide a welcoming environment for wildlife of all kinds. This doesn't necessarily entail a drastic overhaul of existing gardens. The process can be gradual and can reflect both the gardner's preferences and local sensitivities. To help concerned gardeners, this clearly reasoned account includes helpful lists of native plants for different regional habitats.

Healthy local ecosystems are not only beautiful and fascinating; they are also essential to human well-being. By heeding Douglas Tallamy's affecting arguments and acting upon his practical recommendations, gardeners everywhere can make a difference.

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As development and subsequent habitat destruction accelerate, there are increasing pressures on wildlife populations. But there is an important and simple step toward reversing this alarming trend: Everyone with access to a patch of earth can make a significant contribution toward sustaining biodiversity.

There is an unbreakable link between native plant species and native wildlife - native insects cannot, or will not, eat alien plants.

When native plants disappear, the insects disappear, impoverishing the food source for birds and other animals. In many parts of the world, habitat destruction has been so extensive that local wildlife is in crisis and may be headed toward extinction.

"Bringing Nature Home" has sparked a national conversation about the link between healthy local ecosystems and human well-being, and the new paperback edition - with an expanded resource section and updated photos - will help broaden the movement.

By acting on Douglas Tallamy's practical recommendations, everyone can make a difference.

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US professor Doug Tallamy has created a well researched and engaging account of the decline of insect biodiversity, with a rousing call to gardeners to save life as we know it by using more native plants. Be aware that it deals with US species and research.(Read more)

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The Gardener's Guide to Weather and Climate (Science for Gardeners)

The Gardener's Guide to Weather and Climate (Science for Gardeners)

Review "We owe it to our plants to read this book. After all, while we just live with the weather, our plants have to survive it."--Adrian Higgins, garden columnist, The Washington PostAllaby s guide gives both seasoned and novice gardeners enough of an overview of climatological principles to help their plants survive harsh weather and thrive in good weather.

Booklist Science-geek gardeners will love this volume in the Timber Press Science for Gardener s series. Publishers Weekly Readable and timely, covering a wide range of topics from microclimates to why the growing season is getting longer.

Pacific Northwest Magazine Savvy gardeners keep one eye on the sky and the other on their plant beds. The Associated Press "Required Reading." Country Gardens Superlatively user-friendly, richly illustrated. BooklistTop 10 in Crafts and Gardening For an introduction to topics like ocean currents, cloud types, precipitation types, soils, and more, The Gardener s Guide to Weather andClimate is an eclectic mix for the science-hungry gardener.

Whatever the size of your garden and your ambition, keeping abreast of seasonal chores and seasonal changes is a practical concern and a comforting rhythm.

NYBG's Plant Talk ""Allaby's guide gives both seasoned and novice gardeners enough of an overview of climatological principles to help their plants survive harsh weather and thrive in good weather.

" --Booklist "Science-geek gardeners will love this volume in the Timber Press Science for Gardener's series." --Publishers Weekly "Readable and timely, covering a wide range of topics from microclimates to why the growing season is getting longer.

" --Pacific Northwest Magazine "Savvy gardeners keep one eye on the sky and the other on their plant beds." --The Associated Press "Required Reading." --Country Gardens "Superlatively user-friendly, richly illustrated." --Booklist Top 10 in Crafts and Gardening "For an introduction to topics like ocean currents, cloud types, precipitation types, soils, and more, The Gardener's Guide to Weather and Climate is an eclectic mix for the science-hungry gardener.

Whatever the size of your garden and your ambition, keeping abreast of seasonal chores and seasonal changes is a practical concern and a comforting rhythm.

" --NYBG's Plant Talk From the Back Cover Make the weather work for you! You may be at the whim of a changing climate, but you don't have to let it ruin your garden.

Weather expert Michael Allaby comes to the rescue with practical advice on adapting your garden to create optimum conditions for plants.

You'll learn how weather works, how to predict different conditions, and how to make the best of meteorological highs and lows.

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This book is for gardeners frustrated by how the vagaries of weather and the impact of climate can make their gardens such unpredictable places.

The author suggests how they can adapt their gardens to make the most of beneficial conditions and minimise the impact of damaging ones.

He also offers a fascinating insight into the particular relevance to gardeners of the effects of climate change.

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