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Are you dreaming about having your own greenhouse but feeling daunted by the numerous choices out there? Do you want to elevate your gardening skills with a greenhouse but need to know how to start? Are you craving the flavor of freshly grown produce but lacking the necessary gardening knowledge to achieve it? You are in the right place if you answered YES to at least one of these questions! A greenhouse can help you enhance your gardening skills, improve the quality of your produce, and provide a fulfilling and rewarding hobby. A greenhouse provides a controlled environment for growing ...

Growing Food God’s Way is a compelling biography of accomplished gardener and arborist Paul Gautschi. Known world-wide for his connection with God’s world of nature from the viral documrntary: Back to Eden. This authorized work explores the man and his wildly successful garden and orchard…while applying revealed principles to guide our daily lives as well. This is not a book about gardening, it is a book about life and wisdom, as experienced by Paul and many others. Home gardeners in 208 countries agree that you can grow better produce with much less cost and less work if you do it ...

Margaret Roach has been harvesting 30 years of backyard parables - deceptively simple, instructive stories from a life spent digging ever deeper - and has distilled them in this memoir along with her best tips for garden making, discouraging all manner of animal and insect opponents, at-home pickling, and more. After ruminating on the bigger picture in her memoir And I Shall Have Some Peace There, Margaret Roach has returned to the garden, insisting as ever that we must garden with both our head and heart, or as she expresses it, with "horticultural how-to and woo-woo."

As nature's largest and longest-lived creations, trees play an extraordinarily important role in our cities; they are living landmarks that define space, cool the air, soothe our psyches, and connect us to nature and our past. Jill Jonnes's Urban Forests tells the captivating stories of the founding mothers and fathers of urban forestry, in addition to those arboreal advocates presently using the latest technologies to illuminate the value of trees to public health and to our urban infrastructure.

Once literally demonized as "the Devil's lettuce" and linked to all manner of deviant behavior by the establishment's shameless antimarijuana propaganda campaigns, Cannabis sativa has lately been enjoying a long-overdue Renaissance. So now that the squares at long last seem ready to rethink pot's place in polite society, how, exactly, can members of this vibrant, innovative, life-affirming culture proudly and properly emerge from the underground - without forgetting our roots or losing our cool?

In 1637, one Dutchman paid as much for a single tulip bulb as the going price of a town house in Amsterdam. Three and a half centuries later, Amsterdam is once again the mecca for people who care passionately about one particular plant—though this time the obsessions revolves around the intoxicating effects of marijuana rather than the visual beauty of the tulip. How could flowers, of all things, become such objects of desire that they can drive men to financial ruin?

Florapedia is an eclectic A-Z compendium of botanical lore. With more than 100 enticing entries - on topics ranging from achlorophyllous plants that use a fungus as an intermediary to obtain nutrients from other plants to zygomorphic flowers that admit only the most select pollinators - this collection is a captivating journey into the realm of botany. Writing in her incomparably engaging style, Carol Gracie discusses remarkable plants from around the globe, botanical art and artists, early botanical explorers, ethnobotanical uses of plants, botanical classification, and more.

In this beautiful and empowering book, Jennifer Jewell - host of public radio's award-winning program and podcast Cultivating Place - introduces 75 inspiring women. Working in wide-reaching fields that include botany, floral design, landscape architecture, farming, herbalism, and food justice, these influencers are creating change from the ground up.

Two hundred years ago China's imperial rulers sensed a threat to a past-oriented society in the dynamism of the West and tried to frustrate foreign entry.

Discover the incredible power of herbs and superfoods, which contain far more antioxidants than blueberries. These natural wonders also have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial properties that have supported human health for centuries. Imagine boosting your health with simple ingredients already in your kitchen. This guide provides practical knowledge to help you unlock the full potential of nature’s medicine cabinet safely and affordably.

Do you love gardening and want to make money from your passion? If so, consider growing plants for profit. You might be surprised to learn that the most profitable plants are not the ones you usually see in a home vegetable garden but specialty crops that are in high demand and fetch high prices. Some specialty crops can earn you up to $90,000 an acre and are easy to grow. And the best part is, you don't need to quit your day job to become a specialty crop grower. You can do it in your spare time, just a few hours a week. But before planting, you must find the right specialty crop for your ...

Discover the beauty and rewards of growing orchids with Growing Orchids for Beginners An essential resource for anyone looking to cultivate these magnificent plants. In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn about the different types of orchids and their unique characteristics, as well as how to select the perfect plant for your needs. The book provides step-by-step instructions for planting indoor and outdoor orchids, and guides you through the process of repotting and multiplying your orchid. You'll also learn how to maintain your orchid's health and beauty throughout its life, including ...

Start your seeds indoors sales letter Have you ever walked into your yard, went to the garden, picked a ripe tomato, and popped it in your mouth? It is one of those things that if you have experienced it; you know what it's like. If you have not experienced it, you don't know what you're missing. I'm going to show you how inexpensive and easy it is to do this in your own yard. Having your own garden, going to the store, and buying plants to grow is much better than store-bought, and it gives you the experience above, but it is not cheap. There is an investment in equipment when you grow ...

Douglas W. Tallamy's first book, Bringing Nature Home, awakened thousands of individuals to an urgent situation: wildlife populations are in decline because the native plants they depend on are fast disappearing. His solution? Plant more natives. In this new book, Tallamy takes the next step and outlines his vision for a grassroots approach to conservation.

Electroculture: The Power of Garden Growth is a comprehensive guide that explores the fascinating world of gardening with electroculture. This book delves into the history behind electroculture, uncovering the discoveries and advancements that have shaped this innovative gardening technique. From ancient civilizations to modern-day practices, readers will gain a deep understanding of the roots of electroculture and its evolution over time. Practicality is at the core of this book, as it provides detailed insights into the materials needed for electroculture and how to effectively implement ...

Are you intrigued by the beauty and tranquility of bonsai trees? Do you want to try your hand at growing your own miniature tree but feel intimidated by the process? Then this book is for you! "Bonsai Trees for Beginners" is a comprehensive guide that will teach you everything you need to know to cultivate and nurture your own bonsai tree. In this easy-to-follow book, Hiro Nakamura demystifies the art of bonsai and provides step-by-step instructions that will take you from a beginner to a confident bonsai grower. Here are some of the key features of this book: Comprehensive introduction: ...

Discover the joy of container gardening with this comprehensive guide. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a complete beginner, this book will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to create a thriving container garden in any space. From selecting the right containers and understanding soil mixtures to choosing suitable plants and mastering watering techniques, each chapter is packed with practical advice and step-by-step instructions. Learn how to arrange your plants for maximum aesthetic appeal, harvest your fruits and vegetables at the perfect moment for peak flavor, and ...

Take the guesswork out of raising robust, healthy house plants and learn how to effectively cultivate and care for your indoor plants with this comprehensive guide! Are you horticulturally challenged and can't keep a house plant alive to save your life? Do you love the idea of raising your own indoor plants, but struggle to care for them? Would you like to discover how to beautify your living spaces, purify the air and add life to your home? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, then keep reading. In this practical guide to raising indoor plants, Kathy Campbell arms you with ...

If you’re ready to embrace a simpler way of life and live off the land, then Homesteading 101 is the perfect guide for you. In this comprehensive eBook, you’ll learn everything you need to know about homesteading, from choosing the right location to making a living from it. Chapter 1 introduces you to the world of homesteading and explains what it’s all about. You’ll learn about the benefits of homesteading and why it’s becoming so popular. Chapter 2 takes a deeper dive into the importance of location when it comes to homesteading. You’ll learn what to look for in a property and...

When Barbara Kingsolver and her family move from suburban Arizona to rural Appalachia, they take on a new challenge: to spend a year on a locally-produced diet, paying close attention to the provenance of all they consume. Animal, Vegetable, Miracle follows the family through the first year of their experiment.