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Author
Publisher
Ambrosia
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Gardening Naturally offers a wealth of information and practical advice for growing indoor and outdoor plants based on sustainability, a rejection of artificial chemicals, and respect for biodiversity and the natural world. From advice on planning your garden and dealing with disease, insects, and the arrival of cold weather, to tips for starting your own compost, repotting effectively, and choosing which local and native flowers to best attract...
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the healing power of nature through gardening. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about increasing focus and practicing mindfulness in nature. Each book also...
Author
Publisher
New Society Publishers
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
In hard times, the family can be greatly helped by growing a highly productive food garden, requiring little cash outlay or watering. This book shows that any family with access to 3-5,000 sq. ft. of garden land can halve their food costs using a growing system requiring just the odd bucketful of household wastewater, perhaps two hundred dollars' worth of hand tools.
Gardening When It Counts helps readers rediscover traditional low-input gardening...
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publications
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
You probably know that gardening is a great way to get in touch with nature. Did you know that is also a great way to sharpen your real world math skills? Whether you're measuring plant growth or figuring out where to plant each kind of flower or vegetable, gardening can be both fun and challenging.
Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Thirteen-year-old Emma Biggs is passionate about gardening and eager to share her passion with other kids! Gardening with Emma is a kid-to-kid guide to growing healthy food and raising the coolest, most awesome plants while making sure there's plenty of fun. With plants that tickle and make noise, tips for how to grow a flower stand garden, and suggestions for veggies from tiny to colossal, Emma offers a range of original, practical, and entertaining...
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"If you want to grow plants indoors, you need this book." -Niki Jabbour, author and staff writer at savvygardening.com
Gardening Under Lights is a highly-detailed, accessible guide for seed starters, plant collectors, houseplant fans, and anyone who wants to successfully garden indoors any time of the year. You'll learn the basics of photosynthesis, the science of light, how to accurately measure how much light a plant needs, and details about...
Author
Series
Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
From indoor herbs and container gardens to backyard vegetables, annuals, and perennials, gardening is a rewarding endeavor. You can liven up your home-- and cut down on your grocery list. VanZile provides hundreds hacks to help you go from seed to harvest, whether you're just getting started or trying to improve your output. -- adapted from back cover
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Get ready to journey into the huge world of growing small!
The next garden trend combines the joy of gardening with the magic of miniatures. “Gardening in Miniature” is a complete guide to creating lush, living, small-scale gardens. It has everything you need to pick up this new hobby, including scaled down garden designs, techniques for creating tiny hardscapes, miniature garden care and maintenance, tips on choosing containers, how to buy the...
Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Are you facing drought or water shortages? Gardening with Less Water offers simple, inexpensive, low-tech techniques for watering your garden much more efficiently -- using up to 90% less water for the same results. With illustrated step-by-step instructions, David Bainbridge shows you how to install buried clay pots and pipes, wicking systems, and other porous containers that deliver water directly to a plant's roots with no or minimal evaporation....
Author
Publisher
Voyageur Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Forget farm to table - go from garden to glass! There's no feeling quite like cooking with home-grown carrots or grabbing a fresh handful of cilantro from your own yard. Well, unless you're growing fruits, vegetables, or grains for brewing that is. Gardening for the Homebrewer is an introduction to the wide variety of plants that you can use for fermentations or infusions. Learn how to tell if your yard is a perfect site for barley or whether it's...