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Chicken Soup for the Gardener's Soul celebrates the magic of gardening - the feeling of satisfaction that comes from creating…
something from nothing; the physical and spiritual renewal gained after a day in the garden; and the special moments spent in nature with friends and family. Written by hobbyists and celebrity gardeners, the stories relate the joys and challenges of gardening, with chapters on Blossoming Friendships, The Family Tree, Love in Bloom, The Seasons of Life, Overcoming Obstacles and Potpourri. 2000.Get outside: the kids guide to fun in the great outdoors
Par Jane Drake, Ann Love. 2012
Armed with “Get Outside”, a kid will never say, "I'm bored!" again. Activities are divided into four categories (Nature Lover,…
Outdoor Fun and Games, Cozy Inside and Look to the Sky), where readers will find instructions for making things like sundials, bird feeders and kites, as well as rules for games such as 500 Up, Spud, and Shinny. Includes traditional First Nations games, how to make a backyard skating rink, and fun facts on each activity. Grades 3-6. c2012.City gardens: Creative Urban Gardens And Expert Design Ideas
Par Liz Primeau, Ed Primeau Liz. 2004
A tour of gardens across Canada, covering: Small Gardens, Classic Gardens, Perennial Gardens, Family Gardens, and Serenity Gardens. Offers landscape…
designers' strategies for making small spaces look bigger, dark spaces look brighter, and condominium buildings less noticeable. There are also step-by-step instructions for family projects and advice on subjects ranging from growing roses to building a bog. 2004.Crazy about gardening: reflections on the sweet seductions of a garden
Par Des Kennedy. 1994
Better house and planet: Over 500 Tips For Efficient Housekeeping
Par Marjorie Harris. 1991
Home sweet maison: the French art of making a home
Par Danielle Postel-Vinay. 2018
This book is a narrative-meets-lifestyle guide that will inspire readers to model their own living spaces in the French style,…
using French concepts and routines to change our homes (and thus our relationships and our lives) for the better. 2018.Dee offers a practical solution for organizing one's home, office, and life by eliminating clutter, creating an empowering office space,…
finding peace amidst the chaos of life, and enhancing order and serenity. 2007.Gardening grief & glory: Ed Lawrence answers your gardening questions
Par Ed Lawrence, Liane E Benoit. 2006
For more than two decades Ed Lawrence has shared his encyclopedic knowledge of the horticultural world with callers to his…
radio show. He’s compiled the best of those queries and answers into a practical, hands-on compendium of horticultural peril and redemption. Explores the tragedy of drought, infestation, wilt and other horticultural hazards and offers practical insights and readily-rendered solutions. Whether your dahlias are drooping, your maples are moping or your grass has grubs, Ed Lawrence has all the answers! 2006.Getting started in garden railroading: build the railroad of your dreams-- in your own backyard
Par Allan W Miller. 2001
Simple, easy-to-follow steps for an operating railway designed for year-round enjoyment. Begins with the most frequently asked questions posed by…
beginners, and continues with information on planning, design, foundation preparation, trackwork, power and control systems, landscaping, scenic details, and operation. 2001.This guide to the prevention, intervention and treatment of drug and alcohol abuse gives a step-by-step plan of what to…
say to children and how to say it. Offers suggestions on teaching refusal techniques, and choosing drug treatment programs. 1988.How to play poker: and other gambling card games
Par Peter Arnold. 2003
A beginner's guide to how to play poker and win. The rules to every variety of the game are explained…
using simple, jargon-free language and easy-to-follow instructions. Learn how to bid, bet and bluff like a regular cardsharp. Includes other popular gambling games such as Baccarat and Blackjack. 2003.How to stop smoking and stay stopped for good
Par Gillian Riley. 2007
Everyone knows how bad smoking is for them, but they just can't seem to give up. If you're really serious…
about giving up smoking then this is the book that will not only help you to stop, but to stay stopped for good. Gillian Riley's techniques allow you to understand your addiction, take control and break your habit. 2007.How clean is your house?
Par Kim Woodburn, Aggie MacKenzie. 2004
In this book the authors continue the mission of their popular Channel 4 television series - to educate, inform and…
generally browbeat us all into cleaning properly. Sweeping through the house room by room, they tackle all manner of cleaning challenges, from streaky windows to smelly fridges. Each chapter is packed with tools of the trade, star tips, 'don't do that's', step-by-steps and 'before's and after's'. There's even a 'filth questionnaire' to determine your cleanly status - and Aggie's famous rotas for the cleaning-impaired! 2004.Gardens of our souls: a correspondence of friendship and healing
Par Diane Sims. 1998
The story of Diane Sims, who struggled with Multiple Sclerosis for 23 years and then found out she had the…
same cancer that took her sister's life. Her friend, Marla Fletcher, decided to send Sims letters about her garden. These letters would prove to be an incredible source of inspiration for both women; gardens became a metaphor for the human spirit and as the years passed, Sims began to heal. 1998."Gardening from Berryfields" is invaluable to all gardeners and, in particular, to the viewers of BBC2's "Gardeners' World". Using the…
main projects undertaken at Berryfields (the "Gardeners' World" garden), the book guides the reader through a year of gardening, giving practical advice so that they can use Berryfields as a template for managing their own. The book is divided into 13 chapters covering subjects such as the kitchen garden, courtyard garden, dry garden, herb garden, mixed borders, pond, orchard, and wildflower meadow. 1999.Eight World Cups: my journey through the beauty and dark side of soccer
Par George Vecsey. 2014
George Vecsey of The New York Times offers an eye-opening, globetrotting account of the last eight World Cups. Vecsey immerses…
himself in the great national leagues, historic clubs, devoted fans, and passionate rivalries and gives us his up-close impressions of charismatic stars like Socrates, Maradona, Baggio, and Zidane, while also chronicling the rise of the U.S. men's and women's teams. c2014.Ecological gardening: Your Path To A Healthy Garden
Par Marjorie Harris. 2009
Harris - who has been an organic gardener since the 1960s - encourages the Canadian gardener to get back to…
basics. With information updated for today's society, she shows how little use pesticides and chemicals are when making a lush and abundant garden. 2009.Damaged angels: a mother discovers the terrible cost of alcohol in pregnancy
Par Bonnie Buxton. 2004
Recounts the author's struggles to raise an adopted daughter whom she didn't realize was afflicted with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder…
(FASD). Also offers guidance to parents who have children with FASD. Some strong language and descriptions of violence. 2004.Cultivating delight: a natural history of my garden
Par Diane Ackerman. 2001
A celebration of the sensory pleasures of the garden, from deadheading flowers to studying slugs. Ackerman describes the unexpected drama,…
and the sanctuary, that her garden provides. Her hymn to the outdoors and the pleasure we take in it ranges from descriptions of nature's violence to loneliness, portrayed by clamouring male crickets in spring, to sheer wonderment. 2001.