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Distributed in the book trade by St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
c1998
Physical Desc
xi, 244 p. : ill., map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explains how to use layers of mulch to create gardens that require less work than traditional ones, discussing vegetable, herb, berry, and flower gardens, as well as fall and winter tips and advice on handling weeds and pests; also lists resources including suppliers and books.
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English
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If you care about what you eat, you should care about how you grow it.
Gardeners can demonstrate that by going beyond organics to veganics - growing without animal inputs - they are a driving force in saving the environment.
This book gives you the tools to grow without harming the planet and animals, and explains why moving beyond organics towards super organic vegan gardening is the way to show you are genuinely concerned about environmental issues...
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Series
Publisher
IDG Books Worldwide
Pub. Date
c2000
Physical Desc
xx, 362 p. : ill. (some col.), map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Reviews the basics of how and where herbs grow; considers the importance of soil to herb growth; presents design suggestions for herb gardens; features an alphabetic listing of over sixty-five herbs; offers advice on growing, harvesting, and propagating plants; and discusses the use and preservation of herbs.
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Language
English
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Whether you garden on a small city lot or on a large country property, Composting for a New Generation covers everything you need to know to make great compost quickly.
Composting is not just about reducing food and yard waste; it's also about improving the health of your soiland the productivity of your garden. Compost is full of nutrients and beneficial microbes that help plants thrive, but store-bought compost...
Composting is not just about reducing food and yard waste; it's also about improving the health of your soiland the productivity of your garden. Compost is full of nutrients and beneficial microbes that help plants thrive, but store-bought compost...
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English
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The "garden to table" movement is inspiring another generation of gardeners but many of them have questions. How important is composting? Is seed saving really worth it? Focusing on sustainable, organic growing practices and plants, The Backyard Gardener is a comprehensive handbook that will help get them started. Kelly Orzel covers everything from soil selection to growing and harvesting. Sidebars such as "garden center survival tips" offer useful...
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English
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Gardening is on the rise as the desire for fresh, delicious homegrown vegetables grows. Growing your own vegetables is an easy hobby for a variety of lifestyles, as it doesn't take a large amount of space to yield nutritious carrots or lettuce. All it takes is a bit of passion, care, and knowledge, and the rewards are soon there to enjoy.
Both down-to-earth and inspirational, Swedish gardener Karin Eliasson describes the charm of growing your own...
11) Green gardening : Gardening lab for kids: fun experiments to learn, grow, harvest, make, and play
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Series
Publisher
Quarry
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Encourages readers to grow their own patch of earth, including fun and creative plant-related activities.
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Publisher
Welbeck
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
62 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"If you dream of growing your own fruits and vegetables but dont like digging and endless weeding, then this the book for you! Whether you have a garden, a balcony, or even a window box, my no-dig method is the perfect way to create a family garden together. It explains how healthy soil will lead to healthy plants and will show you the amazing creatures that live in soil. It will tell you about the magic of compost, the amazing power of seeds, and...
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English
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"Homesteader Leah M. Webb shares her strategy for implementing a homestead plan in seven stages by starting small and gradually adding more features each year. Step-by-step photos from the author's own homestead, accompanied by her hard-earned advice and instruction, make this a one-of-a-kind guide for anyone who aspires to grow more of their own food"--
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English
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Barbara Damrosch and Eliot Coleman are America's foremost organic gardeners-and authorities. Barbara is the author of The Garden Primer, and Eliot wrote the bible for organic gardening, The New Organic Grower. Today they are the face of the locavore movement, working through their extraordinary Four Season Farm in Maine. And now they've written the book on how to grow what you eat, and cook what you grow.
The Four Season Farm Gardener's Cookbook...
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English
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Reclaiming Our Food tells the stories of people across the United States who are finding new ways to grow, process, and distribute food for their own communities. Discover how abandoned urban lots have been turned into productive organic farms, how a family-run sustainable fish farm can stay local and be profitable, and how engaged communities are bringing fresh produce into school cafeterias. Through photographic essays and interviews with innovative...
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English
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If you want to grow healthy vegetables at home but have hesitated because it seems too hard and time consuming, Organic Gardening for Everyone is your perfect hands-on guide-an "if I can do it, you can do it" case study that addresses your concerns and gets you started.
Loaded with practical advice and step-by-step guidance, “Organic Gardening for Everyone” takes a very personal and friendly approach to a subject that can be intimidating. It...
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