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The Quilt Story
Par Tony Johnston. 1985
A little girl named Abigail kept warm in the long, snowy winters with the help of a special quilt her…
mother made for her. When Abigail grew up, she packed the quilt away in an attic. Many years later, another little girl discovered the quilt, and felt the same comfort that Abigail once did.Advances in Irrigation Agronomy
Par M.K.V. Carr. 2014
Irrigation has been used for thousands of years to maximize the performance, efficiency and profitability of crops and it is…
a science that is constantly evolving. This potential for improved crop yields has never been more important as population levels and demand for food continue to grow. Recognising the need for a coherent and accessible review of international irrigation research, this book examines the factors influencing water productivity in individual crops. It focuses on nine key plantation/industrial crops on which millions of people in the tropics and subtropics depend for their livelihoods (banana, cocoa, coconut, coffee, oil palm, rubber, sisal, sugar cane and tea). Linking crop physiology, agronomy and irrigation practices, this is a valuable resource for planners, irrigation engineers, agronomists and producers concerned with the international need to improve water productivity in agriculture in the face of increased pressure on water resources.The Art of the Japanese Garden
Par David Young, Michiko Young, Tan Hong Yew. 2005
Winner of the 2006 American Horticultural Society Book Award! The Art of the Japanese Garden traces the development and blending…
of gardening traditions, as well as the inclusion of new features as gardening reached new heights of sophistication on Japanese soil. The book features a number of the most notable gardens in Japan, including graveled courtyards, early aristocratic gardens, esoteric and paradise gardens, Zen gardens, warrior gardens, tea gardens and stroll gardens.New Minimalism: Decluttering and Design for Sustainable, Intentional Living
Par Kyle Louise Quilici. 2018
The decluttering craze meets a passion for sustainable living and interior design in this gorgeous new book for readers of…
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. This book promises an opportunity for self-reflection and lasting change, by getting to the bottom of why we've accumulated too much stuff in the first place, therefore allowing us to transform our lives. Professional decluttering and design team Cary and Kyle of New Minimalism will take you through every step, from assessing your emotional relationship to your stuff to decluttering your home to then turning it into a beautifully designed space that feels clean and tidy without feeling sparse or prescriptive. And all of this without filling up a landfill--you'll find resources and strategies to donate and reuse your stuff so you don't have to feel guilty about getting rid of it!Garden Blessings: Prose, Poems and Prayers Celebrating the Love of Gardening
Par June Cotner. 2014
Garden Blessings is an eloquent tribute to the wonders of the garden, a place where our souls are nourished and…
memories grown. June Cotner is a legend in the world of gift books with her inspirational books that have sold nearly one million copies. Her books comprise a balance of about 20 percent classic and famous writers and 80 percent lesser-known, award-winning writers, which results in discovering many selections not found anywhere else. Ranging from childhood memories of planting and harvesting to celebrations of the changing seasons to contemplation on the joyful art of gardening, Garden Blessings is a moving collection of poems, prayers, and reflections that remind us of what really matters--making and sharing memories. Our gardens grow us and this collection of readings takes us down a path of pleasure. The overriding intention of Garden Blessings is to provide a heartwarming, spiritually-focused collection of uplifting prayers, prose, and poems that share a common joy and appreciation for the love of gardening and the many blessings that gardens bring to our lives. June Cotner, a #1 inspirational author, has gathered a bounty of garden blessings here, offering gems of wisdom that remind the reader and gardener in all of us just how much we learn from our gardens.Japanese Garden Design
Par Marc P. Keane, Haruzo Ohashi. 1996
The creation of a Japanese garden combines respect for nature with adherence to simple principles of aesthetics and structure. In…
Japanese Garden Design, landscape architect Marc Peter Keane presents the history and development of the classical metaphors that underlie all Japanese gardens.Keane describes the influences of Confucian, Shinto and Buddhist principles that have linked poetry and philosophy to the tangible metaphor of the garden. Detailed explanations of basic design concepts identify and interpret the symbolism of various garden forms and demonstrate these principles in use today.The Ecology of Kalimantan
Par Arthur Mangalik, Kathy Mackinnon, Hakimah Halim, Gusti Hatta. 1992
The Ecology of Kalimantan starts by examining each of the major ecosystems in Kalimantan and the interrelationships of some of…
the component species. The book takes a look at Bornean peoples, describing their traditional attitudes to and relationships with their forest environment. The book then examines the potential of different land units for the development of artificial production systems such as agricultural cropping, plantations, and agroforestry, and the development options open for forests, wetlands and coastal resources.Lemons and Lavender: The Eco Guide to Better Homekeeping
Par Billee Sharp. 2012
Author Billee Sharp shares her freecycling, budget-savvy, barter-better wisdom in this step-by-step handbook for revolutionizing spending habits and reclaiming quality…
of life. Lemons and Lavender is an inspiring and instructive guide to living the handmade life by consuming less and creating more. Practical and profound, this handy how-to covers every area of life and offers easy-to-do tips, recipes, and advice for saving money and the planet. Learn how to ditch your lawn and raise organic vegetables, cook healthy meals for pennies, cure minor maladies from the kitchen cabinet, save big dollars with small repairs, and eco-clean your house with lemons and lavender. With this guide, families can live more joyfully and far more creatively, all on a dime.City Farmer
Par Lorraine Johnson. 2010
City Farmer celebrates the new ways that urban dwellers across North America are reimagining cities as places of food production.…
From homeowners planting their front yards with vegetables to guerilla gardeners scattering seeds in neglected urban corners, gardening guru Lorraine Johnson chronicles the increasing popularity of innovative urban food growing.Japanese Gardens for Today
Par David Engel. 1959
With extensive photographs and diagrams, this book explains the philosophy and practice of Japanese gardening.An important classic of gardening instruction,…
Japanese Gardens for Today is a practical down-to-earth explanation of the basic rules of Japanese garden design and care. It is sure to prove of great value to both the professional landscape architect and to the green-thumbed home owner, whether he is designing an entirely new garden or only seeking an illusion of spaciousness and rightness in a tiny courtyard or corner.Photographs of historic Japanese gardens and the private, modern gardens of Japanese homes are given alongside useful rule-of-thumb practices and techniques. The books wealth of drawings are fully integrated with clear, succinct text to present the first full and practical treatment of the subject ever published in English.Decorating with Flowers
Par Elizabeth Reyes, Luca Invernizzi Tettoni, Roberto Caballero. 2011
Use fresh flowers to make a dramatic difference in your home...and dazzle with the power of flowers when you entertain!…
Decorating with Flowers celebrates the latest trends in contemporary floral design with a tropical twist. Featuring inspired table settings and installations, this extraordinary book will encourage you to create your own unforgettable floral creations every time you entertain!The ten designers and artists showcased share the ideas and insights behind their creations--each of which is shown in detailed photos--making this an excellent guide for interior decorators, florists, event planners and homeowners looking to add some pizzaz to a space.Featuring over 300 color photographs, Decorating with Flowers has something for everyone-from glamorous Flemish floral arrangements to modern Sogetsu ikebana styles, and modular flower sculptures created to enhance minimalist, contemporary spaces.The Edible Flower Garden
Par Rosalind Creasy. 1999
The Edible Flower Garden is a beautiful collection of flowers that can be used for cookery: from candied violets and…
roses to decorate appetizers and cakes, to nasturtiums for a colorful shrimp salad, to day lily buds, pink clover, and wild mustard flowers that are tossed together in a spectacular stir-fry.Cultivating Exceptional Cannabis
Par Dj Short. 2003
DJ Short's essays on the craft of indoor cannabis cultivation show how any hobbyist can refine gardening technique and achieve…
mastery.DJ Short is a celebrated breeder whose collection of seed strains has received international recognition for their premier quality. His first book collects two decades of experience in cannabis cultivation and breeding for the amateur grower. Short's style is both friendly and thoughtful, offering tips for selecting plants and helping the serious hobbyist finesse their garden for high quality.The first section covers cultivation and each environmental factor's contribution to the indoor gardener's success, with an emphasis on organic methods. It includes secrets to customizing lighting, temperature, air circulation, nutrients and supplements. Gardening methods, from sprouting seeds to harvesting and curing are described with quality and flavor in mind.The second section includes essential topics of breeding -- such as selecting plants, collecting pollen, and stabilizing a variety -- with careful consideration of how flavor and quality set a good breeding program apart.Includes photography of Short's varieties and other unique plants throughout, plus 8 full-color pages of exceptional cannabis.Marijuana Pest and Disease Control
Par Ed Rosenthal, Kathy Imbriani. 2012
A wide range of pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies can zap the vitality of any cannabis garden. Inexperienced gardeners often…
rely on pesticides that are not registered for edibles, as well as other harmful or ineffective techniques that can render plants unusable. This resourceful guide comes to the rescue, showing gardeners how to win back a garden and nurture plants to their full potential, using safe, organic, and integrated pest management techniques. In addition to providing readers with the know-how to get their plants healthy, Marijuana Pest and Disease Control highlights design and garden practices to prevent future infections. Author Ed Rosenthal gears the book to gardeners at every level of experience and in any growing situation from indoor, outdoor, and greenhouse to hydro and terrace gardens. Extensive color photographs and illustration help identify the exact problem.The Art of the Japanese Garden
Par David Young, Michiko Young, Tan Hong Yew. 2005
Winner of the 2006 American Horticultural Society Book Award! The Art of the Japanese Garden traces the development and blending…
of gardening traditions, as well as the inclusion of new features as gardening reached new heights of sophistication on Japanese soil. The book features a number of the most notable gardens in Japan, including graveled courtyards, early aristocratic gardens, esoteric and paradise gardens, Zen gardens, warrior gardens, tea gardens and stroll gardens.Balinese Gardens
Par Luca Invernizzi Tettoni, William Warren. 1995
This guided tour of Bali's finest traditional and contemporary gardens is perfect for gardening enthusiasts and professional landscape architects alike,…
and will especially appeal to visitors who have experienced the charms of one of the world's most beautiful islands.Contemporary Asian Kitchens and Dining Rooms
Par Luca Invernizzi Tettoni, Chami Jotisalikorn, Karina Zabihi. 2004
With over one hundred full-color photographs, Contemporary Asian Kitchens and Dining Rooms looks at a wide range of inspirational cooking…
and dining spaces, from the elegance of open-plan entertaining to the raw, modern look of an industrial kitchen.Few rooms in the house depict the changing aesthetics of design as radically as kitchens and dining rooms. The growing trend toward modern fixtures and fittings in kitchens calls for more interactive and creative dining areas, a trend that is redefining the Asian home. Innovation and quality leap from every page of this book, which features the work of some of the best architects and designers from Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Bali. Special sections on al fresco dining as well as tips on how to create the ultimate in table settings give this book an up-to-the-minute edge. Every design is modern and appropriate for homes from Asia to America.Quiet Beauty
Par Kendall H. Brown, David M. Cobb. 2013
Quiet Beauty: Japanese Gardens of North America is an extraordinary look at the most beautiful-and serene-gardens in the United States…
and Canada. Most Japanese garden books look to the gardens of Japan. Quiet Beauty explores the treasure trove of Japanese gardens located in North America. Featuring an intimate look at twenty-six gardens, with numerous stunning color photographs of each, that detail their style, history, and special functions, this book explores the ingenuity and range of Japanese landscaping.Gardens include: Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California Nitobe Memorial Garden, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia Japanese Garden, Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Texas Garden of the Pine Winds, Denver Botanic Gardena, Colorado Japanese Garden, Montréal Botanical Garden, Québec Tenshin'en (The Garden of the Heart of Heaven), Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Massachusetts Roji'en (Garden of Drops of Dew), The George D. and Harriet W. Cornell Japanese Gardens, The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, Florida Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix, Margaret T. Hance Park, Arizona Garden of the Pine Wind, Garven Woodland Garden, Hot Springs, ArkansasGarden Voices
Par Carolyn Freas Rapp. 2007
Countless garden books tell us what, when, where and how to plant.Few explore the reasons why gardening becomes central to…
so many people's lives. In Garden Voices, Carolyn Rapp explores the relationships of women with their gardens, revealing sources of joy that go far beyond the pleasure of harvesting flowers, herbs or vegetables. As the 12 women tell their stories, readers will share the heartache and triumph set within plots of lovingly cultivated land.Everyone who reads Garden Voices will hear a whisper of themselves in the words of these creative, courageous, wise women.This is not just a book for people who love gardens; it's for people who love stories.Japanese Garden Design
Par Marc P. Keane, Haruzo Ohashi. 1996
The creation of a Japanese garden combines respect for nature with adherence to simple principles of aesthetics and structure. In…
Japanese Garden Design, landscape architect Marc Peter Keane presents the history and development of the classical metaphors that underlie all Japanese gardens.Keane describes the influences of Confucian, Shinto and Buddhist principles that have linked poetry and philosophy to the tangible metaphor of the garden. Detailed explanations of basic design concepts identify and interpret the symbolism of various garden forms and demonstrate these principles in use today.