Gardening - Reference

The plight of the monarch butterfly has captured public attention and sparked widespread interest in helping to save their dwindling populations. In this in-depth portrait of the monarch butterfly--covering its life cycle, its remarkable relationship with milkweed, its extraordinary migration, and the threats it...

No need for store-bought paint when you can learn to make your own natural inks and dyes from plants and flowers Nature provides a rich palette of colors and tones from the plants and flowers around us. Join Caleb Warnock, creator of the Backyard...

Container gardening is an extremely delightful hobby that is going to make you joyous and content. Nature has bestowed man with some of the most wonderful gifts, and if you nurture them with care, you can really enjoy juicy fruits and delicious herbs when...

For anyone looking for a deeper appreciation of the wonderful world of plants! Gardeners are inherently curious. They make note of a plant label in a botanical garden and then go home to learn more. They pick up fallen blossoms to examine them closer....

Packed with delicious recipes, natural remedies, gardening know-how, homesteading advice, and more, this indispensable lifestyle reference makes earth-friendly, off-the-grid living approachable and fulfilling. Whether you live in a city, suburb, or the country, this essential guide for the backyard homesteader will help you achieve...

The essential beginner's manual on living a greener, healthier, and more self-sufficient lifestyle. Absolutely all you need to know to provide you and your family with homegrown food throughout the year. Alison Candlin offers easy-to-follow advice on planning, establishing, and maintaining a small-acre farm,...

Are you surrounded by weeds? Is your lawn forlorn? Are your bushes diseased? Do you long to create an outdoor space you can enjoy with friends - a garden you can proudly show off? Beginner Gardening step by step shows you the basics needed...

This practical, inspiring book will take the guesswork out of choosing the right plants for our California climate. Gardeners from all over the state will find this useful guide a vital part of selecting a wide range of garden plants. The plants are readily...

Be sure to have this handy little guide with you on your next trip to the garden center. It features those varieties of annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, vines, climbers, roses, bulbs and herbs best-suited to Michigan growing conditions. Plant information is complemented by over...

No need to be overwhelmed the next time you head to the garden center! This handy guide selects the best plant varieties for New Jersey growing conditions, including perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs, vines, climbers, roses, bulbs and herbs. Lots of color photographs and useful...

New York gardeners will find this book a handy and easy-to-use reference next time they head to the garden center. With the help of well known television and radio gardening personality Maria Cinque, we've selected plants best-suited to New York state growing conditions, including...

This practical, inspiring book will take the guesswork out of choosing the right plants for our Texas climate. Gardeners from all over the state will find this useful guide a vital part of selecting a wide range of garden plants. The plants are readily...

Reap the benefits of a biodynamic, organic approach to gardening and grow abundant crops in tune with lunar cycles.Biodynamic Gardening has all you need to know about gardening by the moon: A biodynamic calendar enables you to plan the growing year Recipes for making...

Unlock the secrets to a thriving, beautiful garden with Birds and Blooms Gardening Secrets, your ultimate gardening companion for every season. Created by the experts of Birds and Blooms magazine, this comprehensive guide provides clear, practical advice and innovative ideas to make gardening easier,...

"This comprehensive work covers the gamut of techniques... will take students from beginner to expert." --The English Garden This definitive guide is the most thorough how-to available on every major technique of botanical artistry. The experts at the American Society of Botanical Artists offer...

This bestselling reference guide is essential for any experienced or buddening gardener. All questions about complex plant processes can be found in the Botany for Gardeners. First published in 1990 with more than 260,000 copies sold, it has become the go-to introduction to botany...

A celebration of the colorful, versatile chrysanthemum--a popular choice for corsages, bridal bouquets, centerpieces, and houseplant gifts.Best Gardening Books of 2024 - Table MagazineThe underestimated chrysanthemum is the epitome of both flamboyance and style with its many varieties and shapes. Naomi Slade chronicles it...

Climate change is upon us, and we need to act now in our own small ways without waiting for anyone. Inthis book, Dr Mpanga (a farmer, teacher, research, and consultant with expertise in sustainable andregenerative agriculture systems) presents a comprehensive guide of circular agriculture...

Composting is so simple anyone can do it. Nature does it all the time! Don't get caught up in big lists of dos and don'ts - rediscover the joy of compost in this brilliant and entertaining book by David The Good. Stop sending potential...

Learn how to make compost gold from the master of healthy soil. Charles Dowding puts feeding the soil at the heart of his No Dig method of growing. He explains how to use your kitchen and garden waste to make homemade compost so that...