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Author
Series
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"The Backyard Homestead Guide to Growing Organic Food is a one-stop reference for all the key information food gardeners need to grow a healthy, bountiful garden. The book features a comprehensive companion planting guide and an in-depth review of the most effective organic pest control practices, including recipes for how to make your own pest deterrent sprays"--
Author
Publisher
Page Street Publishing Co
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"From planting your first seedlings to harvesting your crops and everything in between, gardener and homesteader Brian Brigantti helps you create a thriving vegetable garden right in your own backyard-all while giving you valuable insights into nourishing your soul through abundant living. Woven in with his own insights and experiences, Brian walks you through the process of starting an abundant garden from start to finish. A primer on soil health,...
3) Tiny space gardening: growing vegetables, fruits, and herbs in small outdoor spaces (with recipes)
Author
Publisher
Sasquatch Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"This guide shows readers how to successfully grow edibles--including vegetables, herbs, and fruits--in urban spaces, such as a balcony or back patio. The book includes approximately 30 simple recipes, including starters, sides, mains, and desserts"--
Author
Publisher
Cool Springs Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
"Los 30 proyectos paso a paso, sobre plantas y naturaleza, encontrados en "¡Verdura! -- Jardinería para tu bienestar" están diseñados para guiarte hacia una mejor salud y bienestar a través de la práctica de la jardinería"--
Author
Publisher
Quadrille
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
There are over 20,000 species of bee worldwide, of which just seven species are honeybees. In the US alone, there are over 4,000 species of bee, whereas Europe only have nearly 2,000 bee species and the UK has 275. The Wild Bee Handbook is a practical, illustrated guide that will introduce you to the common wild bees you might find in your garden. Through a handy directory, learn how vital wild bees are to the ecosystem and discover how we can garden...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Want to create a garden you can enjoy? Not sure where to begin? Beginner Gardening Step by Step is your foolproof companion to creating a flourishing garden. Packed full of creative ideas with simple step-by-step instructions and clear images, this book teaches the basics you need to care for lawns, shrubs, flowers, and vegetables. Just pick up this books and get gardening!"--
Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Houseplant enthusiasts will be delighted to discover the range of tropical plants that can be grown in containers indoors, in any location. Laurelynn and Byron Martin, owners of Logee's Plants for Home & Garden, are nationally renowned for their expertise in growing fruit-bearing and tropical plants indoors. Their colorful guide features photos and complete care guidelines for 46 food-bearing plants, includes lemons, limes, grapefruit, cherries,...
Author
Publisher
Greenfinch
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Growing plants and (if we are lucky enough) creating gardens is deeply rewarding, but has also been proven to be vital for our health. Gardening helps improve our mood, relax us, take us away from our everyday problems, and promote positive emotions. It reduces anxiety and stress, delays in the onset of dementia, promotes joy, as well as improving physical health and even self-esteem. This new book explores the ways we can introduce plants into...
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Limited Publishers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Find the right plant for the right place from an encyclopaedia of flowers, shrubs, herbs and more as chosen by the world's best gardeners, designers and horticulturists. What Gardeners Grow draws on the experience and passion of the world's most interesting and respected plantspeople to create a glossary of plants to inspire the everyday gardener. A diverse range of some 250 gardeners have contributed their plant choices, each selecting one or more...
Author
Publisher
Creative Homeowner
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Part gardening book and part craft book, this complete guide will not only show you basic growing techniques for nearly 200 succulent varieties, but it will also show you how to make high-quality succulent crafts too! Succulents for Your Home and Garden includes overviews on how to grow succulents and care for them, plant profiles of over 180 succulent species - from the easy-to-grow hens and chicks plant to the ever-popular jade plant - and accessible...
Author
Publisher
Scribe Publications
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Spring, summer, autumn, and winter. The seasons come and go, bringing changes both welcome and unexpected. Miki Sakamoto has spent a lifetime tending her garden and reflecting on its mysteries. Why do primulas bloom in snow? Do the trees really 'talk' to one another? What are the black birds saying today? And is there a mindful way to deal with an aphid infestation? From rising early to walk barefoot on the grass each morning, to afternoons and...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Figuring out which weed is which can be tricky for new and seasoned gardeners alike. In this book, garden expert Guy Barter lifts the lid on how weeds grow and in what conditions. Discover each weed's benefit to wildlife, biodiversity, and its role in the environment --plus whether it has ornamental, herbal, or edible properties that you might want to make the most of.
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Get more out of your garden in winter by planning, creating and planting a beautiful outside space. Unlock your garden's winter potential and see the beauty and promise of the colder months with award-winning garden designer and author, Naomi Slade. There is so much to marvel at in a winter garden. As summer flowers fade and autumn winds strip trees, the season brings new delights to draw us outside, from the dusting of frost on bare seedheads and...
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Be inspired by nature's design! From the earliest snowdrops to alpine violet, tulips, and late autumn crocuses, bulbs add interest and color to the garden throughout the year. Renowned naturalistic garden designer Jacqueline van der Kloet has mastered a nonchalant and magical style, where bulbs emerge playfully, dancing among perennials and grasses. Growing Bulbs in the Natural Garden provides inspiration and insights gained from van der Kloet's career,...
Author
Publisher
Ambrosia
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"While bok choy is now a staple on Western grocery store shelves, other Asian vegetables remain unknown--even though they're delicious, nutritious, and easy to grow in northern climates. Caroline, Stéphanie, and Patricia Ho-Yi Wang, three sisters of Cantonese descent, have made it their mission to introduce gardeners, cooks, and vegetable lovers of all flavours to wider sources of sustenance. Organized around fifteen Asian vegetables that are presented...
Author
Publisher
Artisan
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"With over 30,000 heirloom rose bushes, Grace Rose Farm is the rose destination, whether you're a florist looking for that just-so hue of rose for a high-end wedding, a customer who wants to find a one-of-a-kind bouquet to ship to their mom, one of Poulson's 25,000 newsletter subscribers looking for tips on growing their own roses, or among the nearly 200,000 followers who swoon over her images on Instagram. The farm, based in Santa Ynez, California,...
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