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Author
Publisher
Greenfinch, an imprint of Quercus Editions
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Discover the lavish beauty and fascinating history of the 40 most important and inspiring botanic gardens from across the globe. From the Renaissance gardens of Italy to the futuristic botanic gardens of Singapore, this gorgeous book tells the story of these unique institutions. It is a history of science and learning, of politics and national interests, of societal concerns and conservation. But, most of all, it is a compelling exploration of the...
3) My garden
Author
Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
After helping her mother weed, water, and chase the rabbits from their garden, a young girl imagines her dream garden complete with jellybean bushes, chocolate rabbits, and tomatoes the size of beach balls.
Author
Publisher
Sasquatch Books
Pub. Date
℗♭2003
Language
English
Description
For the gardener working in a small space, this book offers plenty of possibilities. The author shows how to make the smallest garden gorgeous, from extending planting areas with containers and installing compact water features to increasing a gardens flower power by losing that lawn. 80 color photos.
Author
Publisher
Gibbs Smith
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Private Gardens of the Pacific Northwest is a stunning exploration of 20 lush private gardens. These sprawling estates, small sanctuaries, and artful retreats capture the natural beauty of the verdant Pacific Northwest, each one splashed with hints of boldness, modernity, artistry, and exquisiteness. Capturing the personality of those who cultivate them, these gardens have their stories told through the words of renowned author Brian Coleman, who...
Author
Publisher
Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text invite the reader to uncover the rainbow of colors hidden in a garden, which helps flowers bloom and bees find food. Includes facts about bees and their importance.
Author
Publisher
Skipstone
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Rain Gardens for the Pacific Northwest shows you how to trap and filter dirty water safely in your yard―and how to do that with a beautiful addition to your home. Zsofia Pasztor, a Certified Professional Horticulturalist, shares what she’s learned over the years experimenting with rain gardens in the challenging clay and hardpan soils of the region.
Author
Publisher
Tilbury House Publishers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Snowdrops and crocuses yield to tulips and hyacinths, then dogwood blossoms, iris, lupine, daisies, morning glories, daylilies, geraniums, peonies, sunflowers, roses, and chrysanthemums as spring passes to summer, then autumn. At last the garden slumbers into winter under a blanket of snow, preparing next year s procession of blooms. Like actors crossing a stage, flowers narrate the passing seasons in the first person, each one briefly proclaiming...
Author
Publisher
Cool Springs Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Growing Vegetables (The First-Time Gardener) is an essential tool for newbie gardeners, handing them all the practical and inspirational know-how they need to grow a fruitful garden, even if its their very first time sinking a seed into the soil. Planting your first vegetable garden can be intimidating; it's tough to know where to start. Before you sink your hands into the soil, you want answers to all of those questions rolling around inside your...
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
Learn the basics for designing flowerbeds from scratch, planting from seed, preparing potting mix at home, learn how to cook fabulous dishes using home-grown vegetables, and learn the best methods for repairing the lawnmower, cleaning tools, and much more.
Author
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Learn all about raised beds--and up your gardening game. Worried about space? Interested in bigger and better yields? Raised-Bed Gardening for Beginners shows you all the amazing advantages of raised-bed gardens--and how easy creating them can be. A complete primer for fresh and experienced planters alike, this book contains everything you need to know to start a happy and healthy raised-bed garden. Learn to build your bed, select the right plants,...
Author
Publisher
Cool Springs Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Gardening Your Front Yard is an active, inspiring resource that shows you how to treat your front yard like a backyard without sacrificing beauty, from choosing the right plants to building front patios and walkways. With her unique combination of DIY/building savvy and gardening expertise, author Tara Nolan weaves you past the main pitfalls you may encounter when trying to fit a garden or gardens between your home and the street. This beautiful...
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
The third edition of The Essential Garden Design Workbook is fully updated with new color photograph and illustrations, garden plans, and growing information for the top fifty plants no designer should be without. You'll also find updated information on designing with computer-aided design (CAD), details on sustainability ad biodiversity, and important advice on working with contractors.
20) The rough patch
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Farmer Evan and his dog do everything together and, especially, in the garden but when his dog passes away Evan lets his garden fill with weeds until a pumpkin vine brings new hope.
Evan and his dog do everything together. They play and read and eat. But mostly you will find them tending to Evan's extraordinary garden, where flowers and other good things flourish and reach for the sky. But friends don't always stay forever, and when Evan loses his,...