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England's Magnificent Gardens

How a Billion-Dollar Industry Transformed a Nation, from Charles II to Today

by Roderick Floud ...

An altogether different kind of book on English gardens—the first of its kind—a look at the history of England’s magnificent gardens as a history of Britain itself, from the seventeenth-century gardens of Charles II to those of Prince Charles today.In this rich, revelatory history, Sir Roderick Floud, one of Britain’s preeminent economic historians, writes that gardens have been created in Britain ... Read more

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An altogether different kind of book on English gardens—the first of its kind—a look at the history of England’s magnificent gardens as a history of Britain itself, from the seventeenth-century gardens of Charles II to those of Prince Charles today.In this rich, revelatory history, Sir Roderick Floud, one of Britain’s preeminent economic historians, writes that gardens have been created in Britain
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Gardening in the Pacific Northwest

The Complete Homeowner's Guide

by Paul Bonine, Amy Campion ...

A must-have growing guide for gardeners in the Pacific NorthwestA gardener's plant choices and garden style are inextricably linked to the place they call home. In order to grow a flourishing garden, every gardener must know the specifics of their region's climate, soil, and geography. Gardening in the Pacific Northwest, by regional gardening experts Paul Bonine and Amy Campion, is comprehensive, ... Read more

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A must-have growing guide for gardeners in the Pacific NorthwestA gardener's plant choices and garden style are inextricably linked to the place they call home. In order to grow a flourishing garden, every gardener must know the specifics of their region's climate, soil, and geography. Gardening in the Pacific Northwest, by regional gardening experts Paul Bonine and Amy Campion, is comprehensive,
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Cass Turnbull's Guide to Pruning, 2nd Edition

by Cass Turnbull ...

Nothing about pruning is obvious; in fact, most of it is downright counterintuitive, says expert Cass Turnbull. This second edition of her definitive illustrated guide adds 40 percent new material, with more coverage of different kinds of trees, shrubs, and ground covers and how to prune them for health and aesthetics. The book is organized around the most common types of plants found in Northwest ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Nothing about pruning is obvious; in fact, most of it is downright counterintuitive, says expert Cass Turnbull. This second edition of her definitive illustrated guide adds 40 percent new material, with more coverage of different kinds of trees, shrubs, and ground covers and how to prune them for health and aesthetics. The book is organized around the most common types of plants found in Northwest
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Pat Welsh's Southern California Organic Gardening

Month by Month

by Pat Welsh ...

"Here is the southern California gardener's calendar laid out with clarity and zest; no weasel words, no ifs and buts." — Pacific HorticultureIn this completely revised and updated classic, beloved garden expert Pat Welsh shares how to garden the organic way. This edition includes forty color photographs; a simple month-by-month format that shows gardeners exactly what to do throughout the year; ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Here is the southern California gardener's calendar laid out with clarity and zest; no weasel words, no ifs and buts." — Pacific HorticultureIn this completely revised and updated classic, beloved garden expert Pat Welsh shares how to garden the organic way. This edition includes forty color photographs; a simple month-by-month format that shows gardeners exactly what to do throughout the year;
... Read more
Private Gardens of the Pacific Northwest

by Brian D. Coleman, William Wright ...

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 ... Read more

$21.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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
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The Midwest Native Plant Primer

225 Plants for an Earth-Friendly Garden

by Alan Branhagen ...

Bring your garden to life—and life to your garden!Do you want a garden that makes a real difference? Choose plants native to our Midwest region. The rewards will benefit you, your yard, and the environment—from reducing maintenance tasks to attracting earth-friendly pollinators such as native birds, butterflies, and bees. Native plant expert Alan Branhagen makes adding these superstar plants ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Bring your garden to life—and life to your garden!Do you want a garden that makes a real difference? Choose plants native to our Midwest region. The rewards will benefit you, your yard, and the environment—from reducing maintenance tasks to attracting earth-friendly pollinators such as native birds, butterflies, and bees. Native plant expert Alan Branhagen makes adding these superstar plants
... Read more
加拿大華人春秋

History of Chinese Canadians

by Ken Liao, 亞堅 ...

本書通過加拿大華人含辛茹苦的海外掙扎，林林種種的自助組織，艱難曲折的演變進程，古色古香的唐人街，反映出移民的緣起和現狀，生存與發展，以及所起的歷史作用，也對未來作了憧憬和展望。書中收集了一些珍貴的史實，作了加國華人的歷史鈎沉；讓人感嘆華人的坎坷、人世的滄桑，嗅到歷史的馨香。亞堅，本名廖中堅，是老三届、知青、七七級。一九五零年生於廣東中山，文革就讀廣西師院附中，其後下鄉七年，恢復高考錄取到桂林市師專。一九八三年移民溫哥華，得閑自娛，讀過、寫過、發表過，多是描寫文革、故鄉以及海外華人的故事。 ... Read more

$9.99 USD

本書通過加拿大華人含辛茹苦的海外掙扎，林林種種的自助組織，艱難曲折的演變進程，古色古香的唐人街，反映出移民的緣起和現狀，生存與發展，以及所起的歷史作用，也對未來作了憧憬和展望。書中收集了一些珍貴的史實，作了加國華人的歷史鈎沉；讓人感嘆華人的坎坷、人世的滄桑，嗅到歷史的馨香。亞堅，本名廖中堅，是老三届、知青、七七級。一九五零年生於廣東中山，文革就讀廣西師院附中，其後下鄉七年，恢復高考錄取到桂林市師專。一九八三年移民溫哥華，得閑自娛，讀過、寫過、發表過，多是描寫文革、故鄉以及海外華人的故事。
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The Salt Stones

Seasons of a Shepherd's Life

by Helen Whybrow ...

“Helen Whybrow is a to-the-bone writer, and this is a to-the-bone book—beautiful, real, full of life.”—Bill McKibben, author of The End of Nature“Sheep have helped me become a good shepherd, not just to them, but to a place that is my sustenance and joy as well as my unending labor and worry."In the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains, Helen Whybrow and her partner set out to restore an old two ... Read more

$10.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

“Helen Whybrow is a to-the-bone writer, and this is a to-the-bone book—beautiful, real, full of life.”—Bill McKibben, author of The End of Nature“Sheep have helped me become a good shepherd, not just to them, but to a place that is my sustenance and joy as well as my unending labor and worry."In the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains, Helen Whybrow and her partner set out to restore an old two
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Growing Vegetables in Drought, Desert, and Dry Times

The Complete Guide to Organic Gardening without Wasting Water

by Maureen Gilmer ...

Master organic vegetable gardening in 4 different low-water conditions—including high and low desert, drought, and voluntary water conservation.Features over 100 photos, maps, and diagrams—perfect for vegetable gardeners in California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and more!Dedicated home gardeners will discover how to grow delicious produce in dry times with this authoritative full-color ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Master organic vegetable gardening in 4 different low-water conditions—including high and low desert, drought, and voluntary water conservation.Features over 100 photos, maps, and diagrams—perfect for vegetable gardeners in California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and more!Dedicated home gardeners will discover how to grow delicious produce in dry times with this authoritative full-color
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Color-Rich Gardening for the South

A Guide for All Seasons

by Roxann Ward ...

In this gardening guide for the South, Roxann Ward shows how color provides one of the easiest and most impressive ways to shape a garden with intense eye appeal. The book is built around ten original design templates—“Ode to the Camellia,” “A Spring Kitchen Garden to Delight the Senses,” “A Carefree Border with Summer-Blooming Bulbs,” to name a few. Each template provides detailed instructions ... Read more

$18.09 USD

In this gardening guide for the South, Roxann Ward shows how color provides one of the easiest and most impressive ways to shape a garden with intense eye appeal. The book is built around ten original design templates—“Ode to the Camellia,” “A Spring Kitchen Garden to Delight the Senses,” “A Carefree Border with Summer-Blooming Bulbs,” to name a few. Each template provides detailed instructions
... Read more
Midwest Gardener's Handbook, 2nd Edition

All You Need to Know to Plan, Plant & Maintain a Midwest Garden

by Melinda Myers ...

Series series Gardener's Handbook
In this revised and updated 2nd edition of Midwest Gardener’s Handbook, gardeners in the north central US are handed all the know-how they’ll need to grow a lush, productive garden.If you live in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, <st... ... Read more

$26.69 USD

In this revised and updated 2nd edition of Midwest Gardener’s Handbook, gardeners in the north central US are handed all the know-how they’ll need to grow a lush, productive garden.If you live in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, <st...
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Carolinas Fruit & Vegetable Gardening

How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest the Best Edibles

by Katie Elzer-Peters ...

Series series Fruit & Vegetable Gardening Guides
If you’re interested in growing your own fruits and vegetables, you’ve joined the ranks of a blossoming group of DIY gardeners who place a premium on the idea of self-reliance. But like any other kind of gardening, growing edibles is not a one-size-fits-all pursuit: in order to be successful, you’ll need to know not only which plants grow well in your state or region, but also how to grow them ... Read more

$16.59 USD

If you’re interested in growing your own fruits and vegetables, you’ve joined the ranks of a blossoming group of DIY gardeners who place a premium on the idea of self-reliance. But like any other kind of gardening, growing edibles is not a one-size-fits-all pursuit: in order to be successful, you’ll need to know not only which plants grow well in your state or region, but also how to grow them
... Read more
Jens Jensen

Writings Inspired by Nature

Edited by William H. Tishler ...

Jens Jensen (1860-1951) was one of America's most distinguished landscape architects and a pioneering conservationist. During his long and productive career, this Danish-born visionary worked for and with some of the country's most prominent citizens and architects, including Henry Ford, Louis Sullivan, and Frank Lloyd Wright. He became internationally renowned for his design of landscapes ... Read more

$12.39 USD

Jens Jensen (1860-1951) was one of America's most distinguished landscape architects and a pioneering conservationist. During his long and productive career, this Danish-born visionary worked for and with some of the country's most prominent citizens and architects, including Henry Ford, Louis Sullivan, and Frank Lloyd Wright. He became internationally renowned for his design of landscapes
... Read more
Real Gardens Grow Natives

Design, Plant, and Enjoy a Healthy Northwest Garden

by Eileen Stark ...

CLICK HERE to download sample native plants from Real Gardens Grow NativesFor many people, the most tangible and beneficial impact they can have on the environment is right in their own yard. Aimed at beginning and veteran gardeners alike, Real Gardens Grow Natives is a stunningly photographed guide that helps readers plan, implement, and sustain a retreat at home that reflects t... ... Read more

$17.99 USD

CLICK HERE to download sample native plants from Real Gardens Grow NativesFor many people, the most tangible and beneficial impact they can have on the environment is right in their own yard. Aimed at beginning and veteran gardeners alike, Real Gardens Grow Natives is a stunningly photographed guide that helps readers plan, implement, and sustain a retreat at home that reflects t...
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Saving Nature One Yard at a Time

How to Protect and Nurture Our Native Species

by David Deardorff, Kathryn Wadsworth ...

Discover 100 ways to support endangered plant and wildlife species in your community and beyond.David Deardorff and Kathryn Wadsworth present 100 home projects designed to inspire and empower anyone who wants to help save our native flora and fauna in the face of habitat loss and climate change. This book focuses on saving creatures and plants that are especially vulnerable but that can be ... Read more

$13.99 USD

Discover 100 ways to support endangered plant and wildlife species in your community and beyond.David Deardorff and Kathryn Wadsworth present 100 home projects designed to inspire and empower anyone who wants to help save our native flora and fauna in the face of habitat loss and climate change. This book focuses on saving creatures and plants that are especially vulnerable but that can be
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Food Grown Right, In Your Backyard

A Beginner's Guide to Growing Crops at Home

by Colin McCrate, Brad Halm, Hilary Dahl ...

Easy gardening instruction for saving money and eating better by growing your own food in the city ... Read more

$14.39 USD

Easy gardening instruction for saving money and eating better by growing your own food in the city
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A Rock Garden in the South

by Elizabeth Lawrence ...

As readers and critics around the country agree, any new book by the renowned garden writer Elizabeth Lawrence is like finding a buried treasure. A Rock Garden in the South will not disappoint. Released posthumously, this book is not only a welcome addition to the Lawrence canon, but fills an important gap in the garden literature on the middle South.Lawrence, in her usual exquisite prose, deals ... Read more

$21.59 USD

As readers and critics around the country agree, any new book by the renowned garden writer Elizabeth Lawrence is like finding a buried treasure. A Rock Garden in the South will not disappoint. Released posthumously, this book is not only a welcome addition to the Lawrence canon, but fills an important gap in the garden literature on the middle South.Lawrence, in her usual exquisite prose, deals
... Read more
Florida Gardener's Handbook, 2nd Edition

All you need to know to plan, plant, & maintain a Florida garden

by Tom MacCubbin, Joe Lamp'l, Georgia Tasker, Robert Bowden ...

Series series Gardener's Handbook
In this revised and updated 2nd edition of Florida Gardener's Handbook, gardeners in the Sunshine State are handed all the know-how they'll need to grow a lush, productive garden.The environmentally sound growing info for both edible and ornamental plants found here is your green thumb map to success. With profiles of more than 300 plants proven to thrive in Florida's unique climate, inclu... ... Read more

$19.49 USD

In this revised and updated 2nd edition of Florida Gardener's Handbook, gardeners in the Sunshine State are handed all the know-how they'll need to grow a lush, productive garden.The environmentally sound growing info for both edible and ornamental plants found here is your green thumb map to success. With profiles of more than 300 plants proven to thrive in Florida's unique climate, inclu...
... Read more
The Northwest Garden Manifesto

Create, Restore and Maintain a Sustainable Yard

by John J. Albers ...

Gardens are extensions of our homes, places in which we get outside to relax, entertain, and get some physical exercise. But our gardens are also extensions of the natural world. Through our gardens, as well as other neighborhood greenspaces, we can help counter some of the woes faced by larger environments: rampant development, loss of plant and animal habitat, spread of invasive species, ... Read more

$14.39 USD

Gardens are extensions of our homes, places in which we get outside to relax, entertain, and get some physical exercise. But our gardens are also extensions of the natural world. Through our gardens, as well as other neighborhood greenspaces, we can help counter some of the woes faced by larger environments: rampant development, loss of plant and animal habitat, spread of invasive species,
... Read more
Gardening 101: Friendship Gardens

by Henry Owen ...

At Friendship Gardens, we believe everyone should have access to fresh, healthy food and the knowledge to grow it themselves. Friendship Gardens is a nonprofit project teaching gardening and growing food for Friendship Trays, Charlotte's meals on wheels program. This ebook is our 'Gardening 101' guide designed to help gardeners grow more food.In this book you will learn organic and sustainable ... Read more

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At Friendship Gardens, we believe everyone should have access to fresh, healthy food and the knowledge to grow it themselves. Friendship Gardens is a nonprofit project teaching gardening and growing food for Friendship Trays, Charlotte's meals on wheels program. This ebook is our 'Gardening 101' guide designed to help gardeners grow more food.In this book you will learn organic and sustainable
... Read more
Bringing Nature Home

How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants, Updated and Expanded

by Douglas W. Tallamy, Rick Darke ...

This "miracle" of a guide book shows readers how to maintain harmony within their environment (Margaret Renkl, The Washington Post).In his groundbreaking book Bringing Nature Home, Douglas W. Tallamy reveals the unbreakable link between native plant species and native wildlife—native insects cannot, or will not, eat alien plants. When native plants disappear, the insects disappear, impoverishing ... Read more

$13.99 USD

This "miracle" of a guide book shows readers how to maintain harmony within their environment (Margaret Renkl, The Washington Post).In his groundbreaking book Bringing Nature Home, Douglas W. Tallamy reveals the unbreakable link between native plant species and native wildlife—native insects cannot, or will not, eat alien plants. When native plants disappear, the insects disappear, impoverishing
... Read more
Planting By the Signs: Mountain Gardening

The Foxfire Americana Library (10)

by Foxfire Fund, Inc. ...

Series series The Foxfire Americana Library
An Appalachian farmer’s almanac, “Planting by the Signs” is a valuable resource for the gardener looking for time-honored tips for clearing land and growing vegetables from the people who originally pioneered the art through hard work (and a little bit of luck). In the spirit of the Foxfire Americana Library, this entry also contains a collection of gardening-related folklore, including signs to ... Read more

$2.99 USD

An Appalachian farmer’s almanac, “Planting by the Signs” is a valuable resource for the gardener looking for time-honored tips for clearing land and growing vegetables from the people who originally pioneered the art through hard work (and a little bit of luck). In the spirit of the Foxfire Americana Library, this entry also contains a collection of gardening-related folklore, including signs to
... Read more
The Colorful Dry Garden

Over 100 Flowers and Vibrant Plants for Drought, Desert & Dry Times

by Maureen Gilmer ...

A design-focused, easy-to-use guide to colorful, eye-catching foliage and flowers for your whole yard, from the ground plane to the canopy, for homeowners and landscapers faced with replacing thirsty gardens in California and other dry regions in the Western US.If readers must reluctantly remove water-guzzling favorites from the garden, they need equally beautiful substitutes! This book is a ... Read more

$10.99 USD

A design-focused, easy-to-use guide to colorful, eye-catching foliage and flowers for your whole yard, from the ground plane to the canopy, for homeowners and landscapers faced with replacing thirsty gardens in California and other dry regions in the Western US.If readers must reluctantly remove water-guzzling favorites from the garden, they need equally beautiful substitutes! This book is a
... Read more
Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude

by Ross Gay ...

Series series Pitt Poetry Series
Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude is a sustained meditation on that which goes away—loved ones, the seasons, the earth as we know it—that tries to find solace in the processes of the garden and the orchard. That is, this is a book that studies the wisdom of the garden and orchard, those places where all—death, sorrow, loss—is converted into what might, with patience, nourish us. ... Read more

$14.39 USD

Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude is a sustained meditation on that which goes away—loved ones, the seasons, the earth as we know it—that tries to find solace in the processes of the garden and the orchard. That is, this is a book that studies the wisdom of the garden and orchard, those places where all—death, sorrow, loss—is converted into what might, with patience, nourish us.
... Read more

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