Gardening - Reference

Welcome to another way of being: one where the gardener and nature work hand in hand to create something that merges the best of both. Carol Bruce has spent over 20 years considering how we relate to nature and the implications this has for...

Francis Halle examines the human---and even scientific---bias toward animals at the expense of our understanding of plants. Readers will find their ideas about plants fundamentally altered and their appreciation immeasurably enhanced. This is a black-and-white edition.Author: Francis Halle,Francis HallaePublisher: Timber Press (OR)Published: 07/29/2011Pages: 334Binding...

Grow your own marijuana indoors with help from this comprehensive guide Even if you have no experience, growing marijuana at home is easy once you learn the basics. This step-by-step guide provides novice growers with simple instructions on how to set up an indoor...

Since Latin became the standard language for plant naming in the eighteenth century, it has been intrinsically linked with botany. And while mastery of the classical language may not be a prerequisite for tending perennials, all gardeners stand to benefit from learning a bit...

A comprehensive guide to lawn care: the one-stop-shop to cut through the noise, giving you the confidence to create a thriving lawn. With more and more of us wishing to really understand our gardens and make the most of our outdoor space, seasoned lawn...

*THE STUNNING COMPANION TO REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK THE COMFORT OF CROWS*A beautifully illustrated journal to guide your observations of nature wherever you find it--in gardens and yards, city parks and vacant lots, or the sky--enhanced by inspiring prompts and the wisdom of beloved...

Gorgeous bouquets in shades of purple, lavender, blue, white, and pink flood your memory with the heady scent of grandmother's garden. This seventh book in the Gibbs Smith flower series is filled with the perfume of love and memories of home. Lilacs are frequently...

Raleigh Briggs teaches us how to craft a sustainable domestic life without relying on smelly, toxic, expensive consumer products. And it's not as hard as we may think! This hand written and drawn book of charming tutorials is both fun and accessible. It's full...

Marijuana Garden Saver is the go-to field guide designed for growers who need to quickly identify and fix problems and restore plant health. It covers the pests, diseases, nutrient deficiencies, and environmental stresses that impact a cannabis garden, threatening a successful harvest. This revised...

Jamaica Kincaid invites us into her garden in this "irresistible stream of horticultural consciousness" (Michael Pollan). Jamaica Kincaid's first garden in Vermont was a square plot in the middle of her front lawn. There, to the consternation of more experienced gardener friends, she planted...

A simpler garden. A healthier soil. A more abundant harvest - with far less labor. In No Dig: Nurture Your Soil to Grow Better Veggies with Less Effort, world-renowned gardener Charles Dowding outlines a no-dig method for transforming any yard or garden by working...

Award-winning author and plantsman Allan Armitage tells the stories behind the common names of some of our favorite and lesser-known plants. From Hooker's Lips to Hairy Balls, Voodoo lilies and Gas Plant, this books of laugh-out-loud yarns is required reading for every plant enthusiast.Kerry...

"Contrary to general belief, there is no federal law against growing P. somniferum."--Martha Stewart Living"Regarded as 'God's own medicine, ' preparations of opium were as common in the Victorian medicine cabinet as aspirin is in ours. As late as 1915, pamphlets issued by the...

Orchid Care for Beginners: Your Complete Beginner's Guide to Cultivating Stunning Orchids at HomeBring the beauty of orchids into your home with "Orchid Care for Beginners," the ultimate guide for novice gardeners and plant enthusiasts. Written by horticultural expert Lily Greenwood, this comprehensive book...

Pacific Northwest Month-by-Month Gardening is the definitive guide to successful gardening year-round in the Pacific Northwest -- states include Washington, Oregon, British Columbia (Canada), and Northern California. Do you live in the Pacific Northwest? Do you care about landscaping and gardening? Say no more--we've...

A floral gardening guide to the ultra popular peony.From Shawnee Chief to Top Brass, this guide to over 60 varieties of peonies presents an eclectic selection of specimens--from those with the best visual appearance and the most fragrant perfume, to those that are easiest...

Perennial gardening can be easy, fun and rewarding, especially when you have this beautifully illustrated guide at your fingertips. With detailed accounts of 89 different perennials, along with information on 621 recommended varieties and cultivars perfect for Pennsylvania gardens, this book takes the guesswork...

Find your perennial joy with this step-by-step guide to growing gorgeous perennials in the Northeast! The first in a new series, Perennials for the Northeast profiles hundreds of the best perennial plants for gardeners in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New...

Find your perennial joy with this step-by-step guide to growing gorgeous perennials in the Pacific Northwest! Perennials for the Pacific Northwest is a friendly, contemporary, fully photographed guide showcases hundreds of perennials that thrive reliably in Oregon, Washington, northern California, and British Columbia. Ruth...

Most of us lump plants together in one big family, and when pressed can only explain their grouping by what they're not--not an animal, not a mineral, and so just a plant. In reality, there are hundreds of different plant families, each grouped logically...