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Following the success of Plants You Can’t Kill, Tornio now takes a look at those plants that can actually kill you if you’re not careful. This book will offer up information to gardening enthusiasts of all levels about common plants that are toxic, poisonous, and even deadly. While the level of toxicity varies from each plant, all are considered deadly in one way or another to wild animals, family pets, and even humans. With its colorful, easy-to-read format, Plants That Can’t Kill will introduce readers to what these plants look like, smell like, feel like, and sometimes even taste like. Fun facts, interesting tidbits, and history will combine to teach gardeners where these types of plants can be found, how poisonous each one is, and whether these plants are still okay to have in their gardens or if they should be gotten rid of immediately. Plants featured include many common and attractive species...
Following the success of Plants You Can’t Kill, Tornio now takes a look at those plants that can actually kill you...
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Have you always wanted to grow your own roses, but have been afraid to try? Would you like a step-by-step guide to show how to plant and care for your own rose garden? You have come to the right place.The idea of growing roses may seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Author Nancy N. Wilson makes it simple. She is an avid gardener who has all the answers – everything you need to know about growing roses, and more. Her detailed instructions are easy-to-read and follow. Once you take the steps she has outlined, you will be thrilled with the results as your roses burst into bloom. GROWING ROSES – The Beginner’s Handbook is a simple, practical guide packed with clear instructions on how to successfully grow roses. Specially tailored for novice gardeners, Wilson’s approach to rose gardening will remove the mystique and make it possible for you to...
Have you always wanted to grow your own roses, but have been afraid to try? Would you like a step-by-step...
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A unique guide to the extraordinary world of plants, from the smallest seeds to the tallest trees.We couldn't live without plants. We need them for food, shelter, and even the air we breathe, yet we know surprisingly little about them. Why do thistles bristle with spines? How do some plants trap and eat insects? Did you know there are trees that are 5,000 years old? Trees, Leaves, Flowers & Seeds explores the mysterious world of plants to find the answers to these and many more questions.Each type of plant--such as a flowering plant, tree, grass, or cactus--is examined close up, with an example shown from all angles and even in cross section, to highlight the key parts. Then picture-packed galleries show the wonderful variety of plants on different themes, perhaps the habitat they grow in, a flower family, or the plants that supply us with our staple foods. But the book also...
A unique guide to the extraordinary world of plants, from the smallest seeds to the tallest trees.We couldn't live without...
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A Shrub for Every SituationShrubs are the perfect plant—they are low-maintenance, there is a variety for nearly every need, and they are widely available at garden centers and nurseries. In his new book Shrubs, Andy McIndoe—one of the world’s foremost woody plant experts—shares all the information and advice you need to pick the right shrub for every site and condition. Shrubs includes plant suggestions for challenging growing conditions and restricted planting spaces, along with shrubs chosen for their desirable characteristics—like hardiness in shade, difficult soil, and harsh conditions. Plant profiles include complete growing information, color photographs, and recommended companion plants. With this helpful guide in hand, it’s easier than ever to add shrubs to add to your home garden.
A Shrub for Every SituationShrubs are the perfect plant—they are low-maintenance, there is a variety for nearly every need, and...
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Forget the farmer’s market. Grow your own delicious, organic apples, figs, peaches, plums, strawberries, blackberries, citrus fruits, and more with Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden. No green thumb required.Even beginners become successful fruit "farmers" with the techniques and advice offered by author Christy Wilhelmi, the force behind the popular gardening website, Gardenerd. Selecting the best small-scale fruit trees, bushes, vines, and plants for your climate, siting them properly, and pruning your compact trees for health and productivity are some of the many topics covered in the pages of this bible of small-space fruit growing.You’ll also discover how to: Turn your urban, suburban, or rural garden into a fruit factory, no matter its size Maximize production from edible container fruit gardens Grow more food in less space Limit your family’s synthetic pesticide consumption Choose varieties with increased disease resistance Select plants that grow well in your climate Maintain your fruiting plants correctly to encourage years of prolific harvests...
Forget the farmer’s market. Grow your own delicious, organic apples, figs, peaches, plums, strawberries, blackberries, citrus fruits, and more with Grow...
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In New Naturalism, horticulturist and modern plantsman Kelly D. Norris shares his inspiring, ecologically sound vision for home gardens created with stylish yet naturalistic plantings that mimic the wild spaces we covet, such as meadows, prairies, woodlands, and streamsides—far from the contrived, formal, high-maintenance plantings of the past.Through a basic introduction to plant biology and ecology, you’ll learn how to design and grow a lush, thriving home garden by harnessing the power of plant layers and palettes defined by nature, not humans.The next generation of home landscapes don’t consist of plants in a row, pruned to perfection and reliant on pesticides, fertilizers, and herbicides to survive. Instead, today’s stunning landscapes convey nature’s inherent beauty. These gardens are imbued with romance and emotion, yet they have so much more to offer than their gorgeous aesthetics. Naturalistic garden designs, such as those featured in this groundbreaking new book, contribute to positive environmental change by increasing biodiversity, providing a...
In New Naturalism, horticulturist and modern plantsman Kelly D. Norris shares his inspiring, ecologically sound vision for home gardens created with...
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Learn about the incredible range of useful shrubs for many different situations, large and small. World renowned expert, Martin Crawford, reveals favoured varieties of common fruit bushes like currants and gooseberries, and many other less-known shrubs with edible fruits, nuts, leaves, or other parts.Martin takes us on a journey into the world of exotic spice trees, shrubs with medicinal parts, and plants that fix nitrogen to help fertilise other plants. All these can be grown in temperate climates, diversifying our diets, enabling us to plan and plant beautiful, productive gardens, as well as showing us how we can integrate agroforestry into our smallholdings and farms to create new income streams.Scientists are urgently calling for carbon emission reductions ... so whether we are a farmer, gardener or plant collector, planting shrubs that lock down carbon in the soil is one of the most effective solutions for mitigating climate change.
Learn about the incredible range of useful shrubs for many different situations, large and small. World renowned expert, Martin Crawford,...
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Terrariums are the ultimate way to bring the natural world indoors!The art of terrarium making is back in vogue and better than ever. Growing collections of adorable miniature plants in glass vessels is a great way to bring the indoors out and get back in touch with nature—no matter where you live and what time of year it is. Whether you reside in a tiny apartment, spend the bulk of your hours at an office desk, or just want to be better connected to green, living things, terrariums are the ticket. A wondrous combination of nature, gardening, and home decor, terrarium building and tending is both therapeutic and inspirational.Terrarium expert and teacher Maria Colletti makes designing your very own interior gardens easy with step-by-step photos of over twenty of her own terrarium designs. Plus, you'll get all the information you need about popular terrarium plants, such as tillandsias (air plants), orchids, mosses, cacti, succulents, and ferns.Transform basic glass containers, including vases, jars, vertical planters, hanging globes, tabletop greenhouses, and more, into miniature worlds of...
Terrariums are the ultimate way to bring the natural world indoors!The art of terrarium making is back in vogue and better than ever....
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All the historically formed styles and directions that designers use in their projects, no doubt, to some extent receive a modern interpretation and the landscape is no exception.Garden art began to develop in ancient times. And over time, certain styles and types of landscape design have formed in it, which are very widely used today. There are many modern trends in design art in ennobling the territory. In this book, we will consider the Italian and Moorish styles in landscape design. We will also look at examples of the Moorish style in small architectural forms.Content:The history of the appearance of the Italian styleItalian style in landscape designFeatures of the Italian gardenDesign of a gazebo in Italian styleLandscaping in Moorish styleMoorish style in the gardenMoorish style in the interior of a private house
All the historically formed styles and directions that designers use in their projects, no doubt, to some extent receive a...
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Unearth the power of natural magic with this guide to green witchcraft
Through green magic, any witch can incorporate the wisdom and energy of the earth into their practice. This fun and informative spell book introduces readers to green witchcraft and then breaks its foundational practices into easy-to-follow sections.
What sets this green witch book apart:
Practical approach—This beginner-friendly book offers inclusive guidance for successfully bringing nature inside your home and into your practice.
Accessible magic—Learn authentic spells, rituals, potions, and practices with a focus on using the components likely to be at hand.
Guided growth—Get expert instruction from a respected witch on how to safely and responsibly add the magic of flowers, plants, herbs, wood, stones, and crystals to any practice.
Build a practice around the energy and intention of the natural world with this indispensable green magic book.
Unearth the power of natural magic with this guide to green witchcraft Through green magic, any witch can incorporate the...
10.64 dh
Unearth the power of natural magic with this guide to green witchcraft
Through green magic, any witch can incorporate the wisdom and energy of the earth into their practice. This fun and informative spell book introduces readers to green witchcraft and then breaks its foundational practices into easy-to-follow sections.
What sets this green witch book apart:
Practical approach—This beginner-friendly book offers inclusive guidance for successfully bringing nature inside your home and into your practice.
Accessible magic—Learn authentic spells, rituals, potions, and practices with a focus on using the components likely to be at hand.
Guided growth—Get expert instruction from a respected witch on how to safely and responsibly add the magic of flowers, plants, herbs, wood, stones, and crystals to any practice.
Build a practice around the energy and intention of the natural world with this indispensable green magic book.
Unearth the power of natural magic with this guide to green witchcraft Through green magic, any witch can incorporate the...
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Fооd. Wаtеr. Air. Shеltеr. These аrе thе fundаmеntаl thіngѕ еасh of uѕ nееdѕ tо survive. And wе hаd better add іn “Cоmраnу” tо that list аѕ wеll. Wе need еасh оthеr аnd our аnіmаl соmраnіоnѕ tо rеаllу thrive іn thіѕ wоrld аnd lіvе hеаlthу lіvеѕ. It’s еаѕу tо mіnіmіzе thеѕе thіngѕ, ѕреnd as little time thіnkіng аbоut thеm аѕ роѕѕіblе, unlеѕѕ wе реrѕоnаllу fасе а ѕhоrtаgе of оnе оf thеm. Fоr most оf uѕ, our hіgh-tесh іnfоrmаtіоn-аgе lіfеѕtуlеѕ mеаn muсh of whаt wе nееd comes at thе tоuсh оf а buttоn. Nеаrlу anything саn nоw bе dеlіvеrеd right tо your dооr. It’s еаѕу tо forget thаt thе nаturаl world dоеѕn’t wоrk that wау. Wіth еасh раѕѕіng dесаdе, fеwеr аnd fеwеr people knоw hоw tо grow thеіr оwn fооd. And уеt ѕееdіng, growing, hаrvеѕtіng, storing and рrераrіng рlаntѕ аѕ fооd are fundаmеntаl tаѕkѕ thаt ѕhоw uѕ whаt іt means tо bе...
Fооd. Wаtеr. Air. Shеltеr. These аrе thе fundаmеntаl thіngѕ еасh of uѕ nееdѕ tо survive. And wе hаd better add...