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Faire le ménage chez soi, faire le ménage en soi
Par Dominique Loreau. 2011
"Et si faire le ménage était une thérapie ? Par petites touches, trouver l'élan initial, créer la routine parfaite, savourer…
la précision du geste. Et enfin, se sentir en paix et en sécurité. À la manière d'un moine au temple, voici comment apprendre à entretenir son environnement afin de se réapproprier sa vie." -- 4e de couvThe complete shade gardener
Par George Schenk. 2002
Discusses the creation of a shady retreat covering all the basics from determining the site and preparing the soil to…
fending off pests and selecting specific trees, shrubs, groundcovers, ferns, perennials, annuals, and edibles. Expanded 1991 update of 1984 edition with 2002 appendix. 2002Mortgages 101: quick answers to over 250 critical questions about your home loan
Par David Reed. 2004
Loan officer describes how to negotiate the "mortgage maze" and obtain the best financing to purchase a home. Discusses finance…
fundamentals, credit scores, insurance, refinancing, and loans as well as interest rates, closing costs, and finding the right lender. Includes a chapter on use of the Internet. 2004Fix it before it breaks: seasonal checklist guide to home maintenance
Par Terry Kennedy. 2004
Builder recommends that homeowners develop a maintenance program and address building problems before they become major concerns. Discusses common issues…
with foundations, doors and windows, siding, roofs, electrical systems, landscaping, and other areas and ways to deal with them. Includes resources. 2004L'ABC des trucs de Madame Chasse-taches
Par Louise Robitaille. 2008
"Tous ceux qui recherchent des trucs et astuces pour venir à bout de ces mille et une tracasseries quotidiennes du…
ménage seront ravis ! Pour enlever une tache, déloger la poussière, réparer un accroc, éloigner les abeilles ou les araignées, ranger, astiquer, faire reluire, trouver un produit de remplacement écologique à un nettoyant chimique, économiser en étirant la durée de vie de certains articles, et encore davantage". -- 4e de couvVieillir avec grâce
Par Denise Bombardier. 2013
Comment être un névrosé heureux
Par John Cleese. 1998
Un psychothérapeute et un auteur comique s'unissent pour analyser les facteurs responsables de la bonne santé mentale au niveau individuel…
et familial. Ces notions sont ensuite étendues à d'autres contextes: notre comportement au travail, les comportements des entreprises et des organismes. Sous forme de dialogues, avec un brin d'humour dans les textes et les images. [SDMGardening through your golden years
Par Jim Wilson. 2003
Former cohost of PBS television show The Victory Garden and author of Landscaping with Wildflowers (RC 35814) shares wisdom gathered…
from "seasoned" gardeners on the benefits of continuing this hobby into old age. Includes tips to minimize fatigue and other ailments, describes laborsaving methods, and offers all kinds of advice. 2003Jim Wilson's container gardening: Soils, Plants, Care, and Sites
Par Jim Wilson. 2000
Former PBS Victory Garden host advises people who want to explore gardening in pots, troughs, and other vessels. Provides information…
on containers, soil mixtures, and plants, herbs, and vegetables appropriate for various locations and situations. Includes condensed encyclopedia of plants adapted to container gardening. 2000L'homme qui parle avec les plantes (Denoël & d'ailleurs)
Par Yvo Pérez Barreto. 1998
Ce livre présente le savoir-faire de Don José Carmen, agriculteur mexicain, qui fait pousser des choux de 45 kilos, des…
pieds de maïs de 5 mètres de haut, etc., en appliquant des formules biocompatibles, respectueuses de l'environnement. [SDMJardins d'ombre et de lumière (Jardiner Avec Albert Mondor Ser.)
Par Albert Mondor. 1999
Un horticulteur et paysagiste émérite nous fait partager ses secrets pour aménager un jardin original à l'ombre et à la…
lumière. Beaucoup de conseils sur l'ossature du jardin, le choix des plantes, le rôle du feuillage, l'utilisation des couleurs. Agrémenté de superbes illustrations. Un vrai délice! De quoi nous rendre tous fou du jardinage. [SDMLa passion des herbes: aromatiques, culinaires, médicinales, cosmétiques et comment les cultiver
Par Jekka McVicar. 2004
Donne les informations précises et des conseils d'experts sur la façon de semer, de cultiver et de récolter plus de…
335 plantes, ainsi que leurs usages aromatiques, culinaires, médicinaux et décoratifs. Aborde ensuite certains aspects particuliers de la culture des herbes aromatiques et culinaires tels que la planification du jardin et les tâches à accomplir toute l'année." [...] Cet ouvrage propose aux jardiniers les caractéristiques de plus de 500 espèces et cultivars de plantes ornementales tout…
à fait exceptionnelles et des conseils concernant leur culture. " -- 4e de couvLiving the good life at any age: my home at Walker Methodist
Par Helen Bowers. 2017
Helen Bowers tells of moving from independent living to community independent living and then to a wheel chair and assisted…
living. Through it all she keeps motivating others to make the most of their life. AdultThe experts' guide to 100 things everyone should know how to do
Par Samantha Ettus. 2004
Tips and pointers from specialists in their fields covering personal and professional situations. Provides advice on the best way to…
apply lipstick, tie a Windsor knot, handle job interviews, make conversation, give and receive compliments, do laundry, be a good houseguest, kiss, and plan and pack for a trip. 2004Le grand livre des vivaces: guide pratique (Babel #439)
Par Albert Mondor. 2001
L'auteur propose: une description de chaque plante incluant la période de floraison, les conditions d'ensoleillement, le type de sol et…
la zone de rusticité; une description des hybrides et des différents cultivars; des conseils sur la plantation, l'entretien, la taille et la division; de nombreux plans d'aménagement proposant des associations de plantes; des suggestions pour créer des atmosphères et des mariages de couleurs originaux; près de 1000 espèces et cultivars.Native Texas plants: landscaping region by region
Par Sally Wasowski. 1991
Encyclopedic aid to gardeners who want to use native plants that will thrive in their specific location. Divided into chapters…
by region and types of plants, it is clearly written and easy to use. The authors have included complete landscape plans in each chapter for inspiration and guidanceGrow: A Family Guide To Plants And How To Grow Them
Par Riz Reyes. 2022
"Discover 15 plants and fungi with life-changing powers and learn how to grow them at home. Meet their surprising relatives…
(the tasty tomato is a cousin of deadly nightshade!) and unearth their interesting stories (lettuce was the first plant to be grown in space!). Then follow step-by-step instructions to grow and care for each one, whether you have a big backyard garden or a sunny windowsill." -- Provided by publisherFloret Farm's Cut Flower Garden: Grow, Harvest, And Arrange Stunning Seasonal Blooms
Par Erin Benzakein. 2017
"Brimming with indispensable tips and hundreds of vibrant photographs, this companion volume to the bestselling Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden…
is an invitation to live a flower-filled life. With sections on tools, flower care, and design techniques, Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers presents all the secrets to arranging garden-fresh bouquets. Featuring expert advice from the bestselling author and floral designer, this is a gorgeous and comprehensive guide to everything you need to make your own incredible arrangements all year long, whether harvesting flowers from the backyard or shopping for blooms at the market. It is the perfect gift for anyone who loves flowers and home décor books. EXPERT FLOWER ARRANGEMENT BOOK: Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers offers advice on every phase of working with cut flowers-including gardening, buying, caring for, and arranging fresh flowers. With simple-to-follow advice on flower care, material selection, and essential design techniques, it features an A - Z flower guide with photos and care tips for more than 200 varieties. FLOWER DESIGN FOR ALL OCCASIONS: In this definitive guide to flower arranging from the biggest star in the farm-to-centerpiece movement, Benzakein shares more than 25 how-to projects, including magnificent centerpieces, infinitely giftable posies, festive wreaths, and breathtaking bridal bouquets. A YEAR FULL OF FLOWERS: Flower lovers, avid and novice gardeners, floral designers, wedding planners, florists, small farmers, stylists, designers, crafters, home decor aficionados, and those passionate about the local floral movement will love this book." -- Provided by publisherHealing garden: cultivating and handcrafting herbal remedies
Par Juliet Blankespoor. 2022
"This is the ultimate reference for anyone looking to bring the beauty and therapeutic properties of plants into their garden,…
kitchen, and home apothecary. Both informative and accessible, it covers how to plan your garden (including container gardening for small spaces); essential information on seed propagation, soil quality, and holistic gardening practices; 30 detailed profiles of must-know plants (including growing information, medicinal properties, and how to use them); foundational principles of herbalism; step-by-step photographic tutorials for preparing botanical medicine and healing foods; and 70 recipes for teas, tinctures, oils, salves, syrups, and more. Packed with sumptuous photography, this book will appeal to home gardeners who want to branch out to culinary and medicinal herbs, home cooks and those interested in natural wellness, and novice and skillful herbalists alike." -- Provided by publisher