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The Magical World of Moss Gardening
Par Annie Martin. 2015
“This is a fascinating books for anyone wanting to truly broaden the range of plants they grow.” —Gardens Illustrated Moss…
is an extraordinary plant—it grows without roots, flowers, or stems. Despite being overlooked, in many ways, moss is perfect: it provides year-round color, excels in difficult climates, prevents soil erosion, and resists pests and disease. In The Magical World of Moss Gardening, bryophyte expert Annie Martin reveals how moss can be used in stunning, eco-friendly spaces. The beautifully illustrated guide includes basics on designing and planting a moss garden, as an inspiring tour of the most magical public and private moss gardens throughout the country.Growing the Southwest Garden: Regional Ornamental Gardening (Regional Ornamental Gardening Series)
Par Judith Phillips. 2015
Plant selection and garden style are deeply influenced by where we are gardening. To successfully grow a range of beautiful…
ornamental plants, every gardener has to know the specifics of the region’s climate, soil, and geography.Growing the Southwest Garden, by New Mexico-based garden designer Judith Phillips, is a practical and beautiful handbook for ornamental gardening in a region known for its low rainfall and high temperatures. With more than thirty years of experience gardening in the Southwest, Phillips has created an essential guide, featuring regionally specific advice on zones, microclimates, soil, pests, and maintenance. Profiles of the best plants for the region include complete information on growth and care.We owe it to our plants to read this book After all while we just live with the…
weather our plants have to survive it The Washington Post All gardeners are at the whim of Mother Nature and so are our plants Whether it s coping with extreme drought or record-breaking snow fall gardeners and gardens across the country are fighting against the elements Instead of just reacting to the weather Michael Allaby suggests that gardeners use knowledge about how the weather works to create the best growing conditions for their plants Allaby brings big-picture atmospheric concepts to life with a comprehensive introduction to how weather works and explanations climate change weather systems and microclimates The Gardener s Guide to Weather and Climate proves that instead of gardening at the mercy of the weather knowledgeable gardeners can make the weather work for themHow Plants Work: The Science Behind the Amazing Things Plants Do (Science For Gardeners Ser.)
Par Linda Chalker-Scott. 2015
The more you know, the better you grow! Plants are capable of interesting and unexpected things. Why do container plants…
wilt when they’ve been regularly watered? Why did the hydrangea that thrived last year never bloom this year? Why do slugs wipe out the vegetable garden instead of eating the weeds? Plant physiology—the study of how living things function—can solve these and most other problems gardeners regularly encounter.In How Plants Work, horticulture expert and contributor to the popular blog The Garden Professors, Linda Chalker-Scott brings the stranger-than-fiction science of the plant world to vivid life. She uncovers the mysteries of how and why plants do the things they do, and arms the home gardener with fascinating knowledge that will change the way they garden.Roses Without Chemicals: 150 Disease-Free Varieties That Will Change the Way You Grow Roses
Par Peter Kukielski. 2015
“I wish I had this when I planted my rose garden twenty-five years ago. I am now about to plant…
another garden, full of wonderful rose varieties and I intend to follow Peter's advice wholeheartedly.” —Martha Stewart Have you tried to grow roses, only to give up once you realized how dependent on pesticides they are? In this lush guide rose expert Peter Kukielski highlights 150 rose varieties that excel in gardens without the use of chemicals. Roses Without Chemicals features information on planting, pruning, and pests; plant profiles that include a color photo and details on color, growth habit, and fragrance; and helpful lists of roses organized by color, growing habit, and region.Mosaic Garden Projects: Add Color to Your Garden with Tables, Fountains, Bird Baths, and More
Par Mark Brody, Sheila Ashdown. 2015
“This thorough guide to techniques, tools, and materials is filled with expert tips and tricks. The detailed project instructions will…
inspire you to make your own mosaicked mark on the landscape.” —Lorene Edwards Forkner, author of Handmade Garden Projects In Mosaic Garden Projects, artist Mark Brody walks step-by-step through the creation of 25 decorative yet functional projects. With simple ideas like address signs and stepping stones to more complex projects such as an orb fountain, Brody also includes with a primer on the fundamentals of mosaic and information on the range of possible materials. Project templates are included along with instructions on how to scale each project. Mosaic Garden Projects is packed with inspiration that will brighten the garden all year long.Growing the Northeast Garden: Regional Ornamental Gardening (Regional Ornamental Gardening Series)
Par Andrew Keys, Kerry Michaels. 2015
Plant selection and garden style are deeply influenced by where we are gardening To successfully grow a range of…
beautiful ornamental plants every gardener has to know the specifics of the region s climate soil and geography Gardeners in the northeast are lucky the regular summer rain gorgeous summer blooms and stunning fall color make it an ideal place to garden But there are drawbacks like hot and humid summers bitterly cold winters and mosquitos TThe practical and beautiful Growing the Northeast Garden starts with a comprehensive overview of the weather and geography of the area along with regionally specific advice on zones microclimates soil pests and maintenance Profiles of the best trees shrubs perennials annuals and bulbs offer hundreds of plant suggestions along with complete information on growth and careEssential Perennials: The Complete Reference to 2700 Perennials for the Home Garden
Par Alan L. Detrick, Thomas Christopher, Ruth Rogers Clausen. 2015
Essential Perennials focuses on what every gardener needs to know to choose from the thousands of perennials available, and care…
for the ones you already have. This A-to-Z guide is packed with more than 2,700 plants, with each entry listing flower color, bloom time, foliage characteristics, size, and light and temperature requirements. Each profile is supported by stunning color photography that showcases the flower and foliage that make each plant unique.Timber Press Guide to Vegetable Gardening in the Southwest (Regional Vegetable Gardening Series)
Par Trisha Shirey. 2015
There is nothing more regionally specific than vegetable gardening what to plant when to plant it …
and when to harvest are decisions based on climate weather and first frost The Timber Press Guide to Vegetable Gardening in the Southwest by regional expert Trisha Shirey focuses on the unique eccentricities of the Southwest gardening calendar which include extreme temperatures and low rainfall The month-by-month format makes it perfect for beginners and accessible to everyone gardeners can start gardening the month they pick it up Perfect for home gardeners in Arizona Nevada New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Utah eastern California and southern ColoradoEnjoy delicious, nutritious berries from your own backyard! What says summer more than a bowl full of fresh berries? How…
about a yard full of them? Homegrown Berries covers the information you need to know about the process from planting to picking. You’ll learn the best varieties of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, gooseberries, currants, and elderberries for you, how to fit them into your landscape (including in borders and containers), and how to maintain them for peak harvest. Summer just got sweeter!California Mushrooms: The Comprehensive Identification Guide
Par Michael G. Wood, Dennis E. Desjardin, Frederick A. Stevens. 2014
Winner of the CBHL Award of Excellence California is one of the most ecologically rich and diverse regions of North…
America, and home to hundreds of species of mushrooms. In California Mushrooms, mycologist experts Dennis Desjardin, Michael Wood, and Fred Stevens provide over 1100 species profiles, including comprehensive descriptions and spectacular photographs. Each profile includes information on macro- and micromorphology, habitat, edibility, and comparisons with closely related species and potential look-alikes. Although the focus of the book is on mushrooms of California, over 90% of the species treated occur elsewhere, making the book useful throughout western North America. This complete reference covers everything necessary for the mushroom hunter to accurately identify over 650 species.From the creator of one of the most exciting and innovative gardens in Britain today With their moss-covered…
stones towering trees and pockets of quiet shade woodlands have a romantic power unlike anything else Whether your garden is currently open and sunny or on the small side you can capture that sylvan atmosphere with carefully chosen trees and shade-loving plants In Designing and Planting the Woodland Garden Keith Wiley explains how to combine plants in natural self-supporting colonies His hand-picked selection of unexpected collectables shrubs perennials bulbs ferns and grasses mingle with garden favorites to create fabulous effects in all seasonsStart a Community Food Garden: The Essential Handbook
Par LaManda Joy. 2014
Recommended by the American Community Gardening Association Community gardening enhances the fabric of towns and cities through social interactions and…
accessibility to fresh food, creating an enormously positive effect in the lives of everyone it touches. LaManda Joy, the founder of Chicago’s Peterson Garden Project and a board member of the American Community Gardening Association, has worked in the community gardening trenches for years and brings her knowledge to the wider world in Start a Community Food Garden. This hardworking guide covers every step of the process: fundraising, community organizing, site sourcing, garden design and planning, finding and managing volunteers, and managing the garden through all four seasons. A section dedicated to the basics of growing was designed to be used by community garden leaders as an educational tool for teaching new members how to successfully garden.The Flower Arranger's Garden: A Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin
Par Patricia R. Barrett. 1988
Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living…
skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.The New Seed-Starters Handbook (Rodale Organic Gardening)
Par Nancy Bubel, Jean Nick. 1988
Starting plants from a seed grants earlier harvests, greater variety, healthier seedlings, lower costs, and the undeniable sense of satisfaction…
and reward. For the most complete, up-to-date information on starting plants from seed, turn to The New Seed-Starter's Handbook. Written by a gardener with 30 years of experience, this updated, easy-to-use reference explains everything you need to know to start seeds and raise healthy seedlings successfully. You'll find:- The latest research in seed starting- The best growing media- The newest gardening materials- Solutions to seed-starting problems- Source lists for seeds and hard-to-find gardening suppliesThe robust encyclopedia section lists more than 200 plants—including vegetables and fruits, garden flowers, wildflowers, herbs, trees, and shrubs—with details on how to start each from seed.The Plant Lover's Guide to Sedums (The Plant Lover’s Guides)
Par Brent Horvath. 2014
Sedums are most popular flowering succulent. They range from groundcovers to large border perennials and are often included in green…
roof and vertical garden design because of their visual interest and drought tolerance. Sedums changes dramatically with the seasons—in fall, they are rich and earthy while in summer their flowers come in vibrant shades of pink and yellow. The Plant Lover’s Guide to Sedums includes everything you need to know about these beautiful gems. Plant profiles highlight 150 of the best varieties to grow, with information on zones, plant size, soil and light needs, origin, and how they are used in the landscape. Additional information includes designing with sedums, understanding sedums, growing and propagating, where to buy them, and where to see them in public gardens.The Plant Lover's Guide to Dahlias (The Plant Lover’s Guides)
Par Andy Vernon. 2014
Dahlias are the showgirls of the garden A favorite of floral and landscape designers they come in a…
wide range of jewel-like colors rich reds and vibrant oranges shocking pinks and an engaging variation of form and petal shape The Plant Lover s Guide to Dahlias is packed with everything you need to know to grow these fantastic flowers including tips on using dahlias in garden design growth and propagation information and lists of where to buy the plants and where to view them in public gardens The bulk of the book is devoted to profiles for over 200 varieties organized by color with information on type height and spread Gorgeous color photographs bring the plants to lifeThe Know Maintenance Perennial Garden
Par Roy Diblik. 2014
“A veritable goldmine for gardeners.” —Plant Talk We’ve all seen gorgeous perennial gardens packed with color, texture, and multi-season interest.…
Designed by a professional and maintained by a crew, they are aspirational bits of beauty too difficult to attempt at home. Or are they?The Know Maintenance Perennial Garden makes a design-magazine-worthy garden achievable at home. The new, simplified approach is made up of hardy, beautiful plants grown on a 10x14 foot grid. Each of the 62 garden plans combines complementary plants that thrive together and grow as a community. They are designed to make maintenance a snap. The garden plans can be followed explicitly or adjusted to meet individual needs, unlocking rich perennial landscape designs for individualization and creativity.The Timber Press Guide to Vegetable Gardening in the Northeast (Regional Vegetable Gardening Series)
Par Marie Iannotti. 2014
Growing vegetables requires regionally specific information—what to plant, when to plant it, and when to harvest are based on climate,…
weather, and first frost. The Timber Press Guide to Vegetable Gardening in the Northeast tackles this need head on, with regionally specific growing information written by local gardening expert, Marie Iannotti. This region includes Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The southernmost parts of Ontario, New Brunswick, Novia Scotia, and Quebec are also included. Monthly planting guides show exactly what you can do in the garden from January through December. The skill sets go beyond the basics with tutorials on seed saving, worm bins, and more.An organizational book inspired by the culinary world how to take the principles of mise-en-place out of your kitchen…
and into your life Every day chefs across the globe churn out enormous amounts of high-quality work with efficiency using a system called mise-en-place a French culinary term that means putting in place and signifies an entire lifestyle of readiness and engagement In Everything in Its Place Dan Charnas reveals how to apply mise-en-place outside the kitchen in any kind of work Culled from dozens of interviews with culinary professionals and executives including world-renowned chefs like Thomas Keller and Alfred Portale this essential guide offers a simple system to focus your actions and accomplish your work Charnas spells out the 10 major principles of mise-en-place for chefs and non-chefs alike 1 planning is prime 2 arranging spaces and perfecting movements 3 cleaning as you go 4 making first moves 5 finishing actions 6 slowing down to speed up 7 call and callback 8 open ears and eyes 9 inspect and correct 10 total utilization This journey into the world of chefs and cooks shows you how each principle works in the kitchen office home and virtually any other setting