Gardening Books
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Rodale's Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic
Book SynopsisRodale''s Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening has been the go-to resource for gardeners for more than 50 years, and the best tool novices can buy to start applying organic methods to their fruit and vegetable crops, herbs, trees and shrubs, perennials, annuals, and lawns. This thoroughly revised and updated version highlights new organic pest controls, new fertilizer products, improved gardening techniques, the latest organic soil practices, and new trends in garden design. In this indispensable work you will find: ? Comprehensive coverage for the entire garden and landscape along with related entries such as Community Gardening, Edible Landscaping, Horticultural Therapy, Stonescaping, and more ?The most in-depth information from the trusted Rodale Organic Gardening brand ?A completely new section on earth-friendly techniques for gardening in a changing climate, covering wise water management, creating backyard habitats, managing invasive plants and insects, reducing energy use and recycling, and understanding biotechnology ?Entries all written by American gardeners for American gardeners, with answers for all the challenges presented by various conditions, from the humid Deep South and the mild maritime coasts to the cold far North and the dry Southwest Rodale''s Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening has everything you need to create gorgeous, non-toxic gardens in any part of the country.
£27.61
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale The New Seed Starters Handbook
Book SynopsisStarting plants from a seed grants earlier harvests, greater variety, healthier seedlings, lower costs, and the undeniable sense of satisfaction and reward. For the most complete, up-to-date information on starting plants from seed, turn to The New Seed-Starter''s Handbook. Written by a gardener with 30 years of experience, this updated, easy-to-use reference explains everything you need to know to start seeds and raise healthy seedlings successfully. You''ll find:- The latest research in seed starting- The best growing media- The newest gardening materials- Solutions to seed-starting problems- Source lists for seeds and hard-to-find gardening suppliesThe robust encyclopedia section lists more than 200 plants—including vegetables and fruits, garden flowers, wildflowers, herbs, trees, and shrubs—with details on how to start each from seed.
£16.14
Workman Publishing Plant Partners: Science-Based Companion Planting
Book Synopsis2021 AHS Book Award Winner Companion planting has a long history of use by gardeners, but the explanation of why it works has been filled with folklore and conjecture. Plant Partners delivers a research-based rationale for this ever-popular growing technique, offering dozens of ways you can use scientifically tested plant partnerships to benefit your whole garden. Through an enhanced understanding of how plants interact with and influence each other, this guide suggests specific plant combinations that improve soil health and weed control, decrease pest damage, and increase biodiversity, resulting in real and measurable impacts in the garden.
£17.09
Workman Publishing The No-Till Organic Vegetable Farm: How to Start
Book SynopsisNo-till — a method of growing crops and providing pasture without disturbing the soil — has become an important alternative to standard farming practices. In this comprehensive guide to successful no-till vegetable farming for aspiring and beginning farmers, author Daniel Mays, owner and manager of an organic no-till farm in Maine, outlines the environmental, social, and economic benefits of this system. The methods described are designed for implementation at the human scale, relying primarily on human power, with minimal use of machinery. The book presents streamlined planning and record-keeping tools as well as marketing strategies, and outlines community engagement programs like CSA, food justice initiatives, and on-farm education.
£17.09
Workman Publishing 100 Plants to Feed the Birds: Turn Your Home
Book SynopsisThe growing group of bird enthusiasts who enjoy feeding and watching their feathered friends will learn how they can expand their activity and help address the pressing issue of habitat loss with 100 Plants to Feed the Birds. In-depth profiles offer planting and care guidance for 100 native plant species that provide food and shelter for birds throughout the year, from winter all the way through breeding and migrating periods. Readers will learn about plants they can add to their gardens and cultivate, such as early-season pussy willow and late-season asters, as well as wild plants to refrain from weeding out, like jewelweed and goldenrod. Others, including 29 tree species, may already be present in the landscape and readers will learn how these plants support the birds who feed and nest in them. Introductory text explains how to create a healthy year-round landscape for birds. Plant photographs and range maps provide needed visual guidance to selecting the right plants for any location in North America.
£12.34
Workman Publishing Beginner's Guide to Growing Cannabis and Making
Book SynopsisCBD and other cannabis-based products are widely available and popular, with the number of dispensaries increasing exponentially every month. But not all products are equal in terms of quality. The best rule of thumb to know the grower or, even better, grow a small quantity of the plant in the home garden and make your own medicines. This beginner-friendly guide, written by a herbalist who specializes in every aspect of making and using cannabis medicine, teaches how to grow healthy cannabis plants outdoors for personal use, and make your own customized remedies for addressing a range of common ailments and chronic conditions. With step-by-step photography taken in her own garden, author Tammi Sweet, shows the growing phases of the plant and details techniques for planting, caring for, harvesting, drying, and curing the plant. A complete how-to guide to medicine-making shows the reader how easy it is to make potent, safe, and affordable whole-plant tinctures, salves, edibles, and oils.
£15.29
Rockridge Press Vegetable Gardening Journal: A Weekly Tracker and
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£14.24
Rockridge Press Houseplants for Beginners: A Practical Guide to
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£20.89
Rockridge Press Herb Gardening for Beginners: A Simple Guide to
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£22.49
Church Publishing Inc Contemplative Gardening
Book SynopsisAn enchanting guide for turning the art of gardening into opportunities for reflection and meditation.Contemplative Gardening makes the connection between tending to the earth and tending to our own souls, between caring for the planet and caring for one another. Pamela Dolan explores the myriad relationships between all living things that come to light when we dig in the soil. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or one just beginning, you will be fed by this intersection of food and faith.Trade Review“In the pages of this charming book, Pamela Dolan has vividly portrayed the very personal parts of gardening, those parts that bring us and our contemporaries into close touch with seeds, with soil, with revival and rejuvenation, and with all the attributes that make us feel our connections with the living world. . . . Nowhere more than by gardening and enjoying gardens, and beyond them, all of nature, can we appreciate more completely that we are part of a greater whole, one that comprises all life on Earth, and one that we continue to degrade and destroy at our peril.”—From the Foreword by Peter H. Raven, President Emeritus, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MissouriTable of ContentsForeword by Peter H. RavenIntroduction: Finding God by Digging in the Dirt1. Confessions of a Reluctant Gardener2. Finding a Place3. Grounding Ourselves in Soil4. Death and Compost: Learning to Love Our Limits5. Hospitality and Justice: Whose Land Is It, Anyway?Afterword: The Ecology of God: On Psalm 23AcknowledgmentsNotes
£14.99
Rockridge Press Essential Succulents: The Beginner's Guide
Book SynopsisSucculent gardens made simpleeasy to grow and effortless to design. In recent years, succulents have become increasingly popular for their low-maintenance use as indoor decoration and in home gardening. In Essential Succulents, budding succulent enthusiasts will gain the know-how needed to begin growing, decorating with, and enjoying these amazing plants. From simple houseplants and drought-friendly landscaping to decorative wreaths and trendy mason jar terrariums, Essential Succulents is the ultimate guide to learning which succulents are best for beginners, along with a basic understanding of how to care for and creatively design with them. Accompanied by beautiful photography of the succulents and projects presented, Essential Succulents includes: 50 easy-to-grow succulents that can grow in a variety of environments, as well as a care guide and arrangement tips for each. 8 easy DIY projects that include step-by-step instructions and are listed in order from easiest to more challenging. Guidance for growing indoor and container succulents , including what they need to thrivesuch as the right light, soil, and irrigation. Instructions for creating outdoor succulent gardens that require minimal maintenance and saves money on water. Whether you''ve never cared for succulents before, or are interested in deepening your understanding of them, Essential Succulents will give you the confidence you need to explore your succulent-growing passion.
£14.99
Familius LLC Breaking the Grid: How to Buy Nothing, Make
Book SynopsisWhen a crisis hits, we all wish we could be a little more self-sufficient. With Breaking the Grid, you can learn to live completely off the grid or just be a little more environmentally conscious. In this comprehensive guide, you can find step-by-step photographed instructions for everything from making your own paper products to microgardening, from building furniture to harnessing solar power, and from making your own brown sugar to sewing sutures in an emergency situation. With projects for first-time gardeners and hardcore homesteaders alike, there’s something for everyone!
£23.75
Mango Media Cocktails, Mocktails, and Garnishes from the
Book SynopsisBotany for Bartenders“Cocktails, Mocktails and Garnishes from the Garden is perfect for stirring things up and taking your drinks to a new level.” —The Two Classy Chics#1 New release in Garnishing Meals, and Food ScienceStep inside a bartender’s apothecary, forage for garnishes, and craft some of the most popular cocktails, mocktails, and beverages. This beautifully photographed compendium of craft cocktails includes examples of garnishes and interesting ingredients to give any drink a botanical twist.The go-to reference for classic and modern cocktail recipes. Whether it’s adding a basil sprig or infusing gin with peaches; Cocktails, Mocktails and Garnishes from the Garden gives you the ability to make classic cocktails and the confidence to craft innovative concoctions. Alongside recipes of some of the most popular cocktails come new-fangled libations, non-alcoholic equivalents, and instructions to create gorgeous garnishes.Creating your very own herb bar and garnish garden for craft cocktails. A cocktail recipe book from the wild; Cocktails, Mocktails and Garnishes from the Garden features examples of garnishes and general know-how. With a reference guide of herbal and floral flavors that complement different spirits, and details about what to plant and how to grow your very own herb bar, you can craft cocktail recipes alongside nature.Inside, learn about herbs and their uses as well as: General instructions on creating a garnish garden The difference between a high ball and a coupe glass Which bar tools are “must haves” for a home cocktail set-up If you enjoyed books like The Drunken Botanist, The Wildcrafting Brewer, Shrubs, or Beautiful Booze, then you’ll love Cocktails, Mocktails and Garnishes from the Garden.
£16.14
Mango Media Tree Lover's Journal: A Cute Notebook of Roots,
Book SynopsisThe Best Tree Lover’s Journal for Roots, Leaves, and BranchesDive into a world of foliage with this stylish journal, featuring a cover with beautiful drawings of trees, roots, and leaves by artist Aria Jones. A perfect gift for tree enthusiasts.Unleash your thoughts with this modern journal. The Tree Lover’s Journal is a multi-purpose tool for writing to-do lists, recipes, study notes, doodles, and tree sightings. Whether you’re searching for a cute journal gift or everyday stationery supplies, the Tree Lover’s Journal is a must-have for on-the-go writing, notes, or diary keeping.Perfect for lovers and collectors of trees, roots, and leaves. Enjoy this beautifully illustrated Demask flexcover journal packed with high-quality cream paper, and lay-flat binding. This beautiful journal is just the right size for your purse, backpack, or desktop. It’s perfectly portable. An ideal companion for outdoor writing and journaling—made to catch every one of your personal musings.If you’re looking for stationery supplies or vintage journals—like Peter Pauper Press, or Rifle Paper Co journals—then you’ll love the Tree Lover’s Journal.
£10.79
Mango Media Flourish and Bloom Journal: A Cute Notebook of
Book SynopsisWrite Beautifully with the Flourish and Bloom JournalDo you take the time to stop and smell the roses? Get your daily dose of blossoms and blooms with a stylish and fresh lined journal for your notes. Featuring Nikki Irving’s beautiful flower photography, buds, and petals, this writing journal adds floral fun to your day!The perfect journal for flower lovers. The Flourish and Bloom Journal is a multi-purpose tool for unleashing your thoughts, to-do lists, recipes, study notes, doodles, and floral sightings. This book is a must-have for on-the-go writing, notes, or diary keeping.Modern pages for lovers of roses, lilies, peonies, and violets. With this cute flower journal of petals, blossoms, and buds, pages are transformed into inspired creations. Its vibrantly illustrated Demask flexcover, high-quality cream paper, and lay-flat binding make it perfect for everyday outings and comfortable reading and writing.With the Flourish and Bloom Journal, you can do anything, including: Keeping to-do lists, recipes, study notes, and more Serving your creative needs Brightening up your day with peonies, lilies, violets, and roses If you’re looking for stationery supplies, notebooks for studying, recipe books to write in, or vintage journals—like Moleskin, Peter Pauper Press, or Rifle Paper Co journals—then you’ll love Flourish and Bloom Journal.
£12.34
Workman Publishing Garden Allies: The Insects, Birds, and Other
Book Synopsis"Explains how your garden can be a thriving, balanced community that gives more to your landscape than it takes." —Douglas W. Tallamy, author of The Nature of Oaks and Nature’s Best Hope The birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects that inhabit our yards and gardens are overwhelmingly on our side—they are not our enemies, but instead our allies. They pollinate our flowers and vegetable crops, and they keep pests in check. In Garden Allies, Frédérique Lavoipierre shares fascinating portraits of these creatures, describing their life cycles and showing how they keep the garden’s ecology in balance. Also included is helpful information on how to nurture and welcome these valuable creatures into your garden. With beautiful pen-and-ink drawings by Craig Latker, Garden Allies invites you to make friends with the creatures that fill your garden—the reward is a renewed sense of nature’s beauty and a garden humming with life.
£17.09
Workman Publishing The Northeast Native Plant Primer: 235 Plants for
Book SynopsisBring your garden to life—and life to your garden Do you want a garden that makes a real difference? Choose plants native to our Northeast 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 Uli Lorimer of the Native Plant Trust makes adding these superstar plants easier than ever before, with proven advice that every home gardener can follow. This incomparable sourcebook includes 235 recommended native trees, shrubs, vines, ferns, wildflowers, grasses, sedges, and annuals. It’s everything you need to know to create a beautiful and beneficial garden. This must-have handbook is for gardeners in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, eastern Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
£20.00
Workman Publishing The Garden in Every Sense and Season: A Year of
Book Synopsis“Reminds us that the best way to get to know a garden is through our senses. Don't expect to make it through many pages before you feel an urge to run outdoors to reintroduce yourself to your own landscape.” —Michelle Slatalla, Gardenista So much of gardening is focused on seasonal to-do lists and daily upkeep. But what about taking time to just enjoy the garden? The Garden in Every Sense and Season urges you to revel in what you’ve created. From the heady fragrance of spring lilacs to the delicious silence of a winter snowfall, writer and lifelong gardener Tovah Martin explores the glories of her garden using the five senses. Her sage advice and gratifying reflections on the rewards of a more mindful way of gardening will inspire you to look closer, breathe deeper, listen harder, and truly savor the gifts of your garden.
£12.34
Workman Publishing The Pacific Northwest Native Plant Primer: 225
Book SynopsisNative plants bring your garden to life—and life to your garden! Here are the best choices for Oregon and Washington. The benefits of native plants are enormous—they reduce maintenance, require less water, and attract vital, earth-friendly pollinators like birds, butterflies, and bees. Gardeners seeking to add them to their landscape will find no better guide than The Pacific Northwest Native Plant Primer. Packed with proven advice that everyhome gardener can follow, this incomparable sourcebook profiles 225 recommended native wildflowers, grasses and grasslike plants, ferns, shrubs, and trees. With additional introductory information on preparation, planting, maintenance, and climate considerations, it’s everything you need to know to create a beautiful and beneficial garden. This must-have handbook is for gardeners in Oregon, Washington, and southern British Columbia.
£19.00
Workman Publishing The Garden Refresh: How to Give Your Yard Big
Book SynopsisGrow more, spend less So you want a stylish, healthy, and productive garden that is budget and Earth-friendly? Of course you do. Garden designer Kier Holmes shows you how, in this accessible and spunky guide. She shares everything you need to create a productive and lush garden that can truly be used and enjoyed. Packed with hundreds of tips on design, plant selection, and how to address problematic situations, it also has information on which hardscape elements are worth the splurge, how to decide where to start, and how to reduce maintenance through design. Inspirational, practical, and endlessly creative, The Garden Refresh is destined to become the book you turn to again and again for the best insider ideas.
£19.79
Workman Publishing Gardening Can Be Murder: How Poisonous Poppies,
Book SynopsisWith their deadly plants, razor-sharp shears, shady corners, and ready-made burial sites, gardens make an ideal scene for the perfect murder. But the outsize influence that gardens and gardening have had on the mystery genre has been underappreciated. Now, Marta McDowell, a writer and gardener with a near-encyclopaedic knowledge of the genre, illuminates the many ways in which our greatest mystery writers, from Edgar Allen Poe to authors on today's bestseller lists, have found inspiration in the sinister side of gardens.From the cozy to the hardboiled, the literary to the pulp, and the classic to the contemporary, Gardening Can Be Murder is the first book to explore the mystery genre's many surprising horticultural connections. Meet plant-obsessed detectives and spooky groundskeeper suspects, witness toxic teas served in foul play, and tour the gardens-both real and imagined-that have been the settings for fiction's ghastliest misdeeds. A New York Times bestselling author herself, McDowell also introduces us to some of today's top writers who consider gardening integral to their craft, assuring that horticultural themes will remain a staple of the genre for countless twisting plots to come. "This book is dangerous. A veritable cornucopia of crime fiction and gardening lore, it faces the reader with multiple temptations-books to seek out, plants to obtain, garden tours to book." -Vicki Lane, author of the Elizabeth Goodweather Appalachian Mysteries
£22.50
Workman Publishing Firescaping Your Home: A Manual for Readiness in
Book SynopsisWildfires are burning over longer seasons and more intensely than ever before, and everyone living in a wildland-urban interface or wildland-adjacent area should take precautionary steps to mitigate the risk of property damage. In Firescaping Your Home, Adrienne Edwards and Rachel Schleiger provide expert guidance and specific recommendations on how to harden your home against fire and create defensible space that is lush and attractive. They also provide in-depth native plant lists of hundreds of species that have evolved to coexist with fire in the West, and show how and why including these on your property sustains wildlife and can actually be your most powerful defence.
£22.50
Workman Publishing The Month-by-Month Gardening Guide: Daily Advice
Book Synopsis“Bursting with useful advice, especially for new gardeners.” —Booklist To be a successful gardener, you need to know two things: how to do something and when to do it. Both concepts are thoroughly tackled in The Month-By-Month Gardening Guide. This comprehensive approach to gardening guides home gardeners—whether you are growing vegetables, flowers, or houseplants—through a year of growing. Throughout, the emphasis is on organic, wildlife-friendly techniques. By following the guidance detailed in this hardworking primer, you’ll be well on your way to a beautiful and bountiful garden that will provide pleasure throughout the year.
£19.79
Workman Publishing Botany for Gardeners, Fourth Edition: An
Book Synopsis“This should be the cornerstone of every gardener’s library.” —Jeff Gillman, Director of the Botanical Gardens at the University of North Carolina What happens inside a seed after it is planted? How are plants structured? How do plants reproduce? The answers to these and other questions about complex plant processes can be found in the bestselling Botany for Gardeners. First published in 1990 with more than 260,000 copies sold, it has become the go-to introduction to botany for students and gardeners. Now in its fourth edition, Botany for Gardeners has been expanded and updated. It features a revised interior, with new photos and illustrations that clarify the concepts clearer than ever before. Additional updates address scientific advances, changes in nomenclature and taxonomy, and more. As before, Botany for Gardeners shares accessible information about how plants are organized, how they have adapted to nearly all environments on earth, their essential functions, and how they reproduce.
£16.14
Workman Publishing Grow Great Vegetables Ohio
Book SynopsisGet the inside dirt, Ohio! The ultimate guide to growing food in the Buckeye State! This must-have guide to growing vegetables, fruits, and herbs provides you with insider advice on climate zones, average frost dates, and growing season details. Information includes details on sun, soil, fertilizer, mulch, water, and the best varieties for your region. A garden planning section helps with design and crop rotation, and monthly lists explain what to do from January through December. In-depth profiles of the state's best edibles help ensure a can't-miss harvest.
£16.14
Workman Publishing Grow Great Vegetables Michigan
Book SynopsisGet the inside dirt, Michigan! The ultimate guide to growing food in the Great Lakes State! This must-have guide to growing vegetables, fruits, and herbs provides you with insider advice on climate zones, average frost dates, and growing season details. Information includes details on sun, soil, fertilizer, mulch, water, and the best varieties for your region. A garden planning section helps with design and crop rotation, and monthly lists explain what to do from January through December. In-depth profiles of the state's best edibles help ensure a can't-miss harvest.
£15.29
Workman Publishing Grow Great Vegetables Indiana
Book SynopsisGet the inside dirt, Indiana! The ultimate guide to growing food in the Hoosier State! This must-have guide to growing vegetables, fruits, and herbs provides you with insider advice on climate zones, average frost dates, and growing season details. Information includes details on sun, soil, fertilizer, mulch, water, and the best varieties for your region. A garden planning section helps with design and crop rotation, and monthly lists explain what to do from January through December. In-depth profiles of the state's best edibles help ensure a can't-miss harvest.
£15.29
Workman Publishing Grow Great Vegetables Illinois
Book SynopsisGrow Great Vegetables Illinois is the ultimate guide to growing food in the Prairie State! This must-have guide to growing vegetables, fruits, and herbs provides you with insider advice on climate zones, average frost dates, and growing season details. Information includes details on sun, soil, fertilizer, mulch, water, and the best varieties for your region. A garden planning section helps with design and crop rotation, and monthly lists explain what to do from January through December. In-depth profiles of fifty best edibles help ensure a can't-miss harvest.
£15.29
Workman Publishing Grow Great Vegetables Minnesota and Wisconsin
Book SynopsisGet the inside dirt, Minnesota and Wisconsin! The ultimate guide to growing food in the North Star and Badger states! This must-have guide to growing vegetables, fruits, and herbs provides you with insider advice on climate zones, average frost dates, and growing season details. Information includes details on sun, soil, fertilizer, mulch, water, and the best varieties for your region. A garden planning section helps with design and crop rotation, and monthly lists explain what to do from January through December. In-depth profiles of these states' best edibles help ensure a can't-miss harvest.
£15.29
Timber Press (OR) Derek Jarmans Garden
£22.50
University of South Carolina Press Brookgreen Gardens: Ever Changing. Simply
Book SynopsisAn oasis of art and nature, Brookgreen Gardens is America's first public sculpture garden and largest collection of American figurative sculpture. Founded in 1931 by Archer Milton Huntington and Anna Hyatt Huntington, its lush South Carolina coastal location is an exquisite setting for the more than two thousand works by four hundred twenty-five artists-including more than one hundred sculptures and other works by Anna Huntington, many placed in the gardens she designed. In 1984, Brookgreen was designated as a National Historic Landmark, highlighting the number of women sculptors whose work is presented in the collection, as well as the significance of the work of Anna Huntington. Today, Brookgreen has become a cultural institution unlike any other, blending sculpture, historic sites, botanical gardens, and the Lowcountry Zoo. As Brookgreen begins its ninetieth year, this volume celebrates the art, nature, and history ensconced in its 9,127 acres. More than one hundred fifty color photographs; an introduction by president and CEO, Page Kiniry; and a foreword by its chairman of the board, Dick Rosen, bring Brookgreen Gardens to life on the page.
£38.66
Thunder Bay Press The Modern Gardener: A Practical Guide to
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£13.49
Austin Macauley Publishers LLC A Thing or Two About Fruit
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£15.19
University Press of Colorado Finding Solace in the Soil: An Archaeology of
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£23.74
Insight Editions Growing Consciousness: The Gardener's Guide to
Book SynopsisGrowing Consciousness explores the links between spirituality and the garden with a focus on Ayurvedic techniques and meditation. Through simple daily meditation practices coupled with gardening, you can marry spiritual growth and plant-based consumption to cultivate a more gratifying existence. This book forges an accessible path to self-discovery and truth; one that can apply to a small herb garden on the windowsill just as well as it would to a Buddhist Zen garden. Growing Consciousness will outline simple practices and explorations into the spiritual qualities of gardening and how one can marry spiritual growth and plant-based consumption to cultivate a more conscious and satisfying existence.
£16.80
Insight Editions The Art of National Parks: Park-Lover's Journal
Book SynopsisA guided journal for hikers and nature lovers alike to record special memories of their trips to the US national parks.This beautiful journal celebrates the unique beauty of each US national park as captured by The Fifty-Nine Parks Print Series, which commissions original art from a range of contemporary artists. Inspired by classic W.P.A. posters of the 1930s, each piece is a unique and original reflection of the talent and perspective of the contemporary artist who created it, resulting in a one-of-a-kind tribute to the majesty of the national parks. “Highlights the unique beauty of each national park.” –SierraClub.com BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATIONS: A full-color park poster is paired with each entry and divided by region 175+ PAGES: Contains plenty of room to record your thoughts, observations, and adventures PROVOCATIVE PROMPTS: Answer thought-provoking questions to create a lasting and meaningful keepsake of your journeys GUIDE TO NATIONAL PARKS: Includes a curated checklist of top attractions specific to each of the 63 different parks, including the Great Smoky Mountains, Grand Canyon, Rocky Mountains, Zion, Yosemite, Yellowstone, Acadia, Grand Teton, Olympic, and Glacier COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Take your love for the national parks further with the beautiful hardcover art book, The Art of the National Parks.
£15.55
Rockridge Press Houseplants for Beginners: A Practical Guide to
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£11.39
Adventure Publications, Incorporated Trees of Arizona Field Guide
Book SynopsisLearn to identify Arizona trees with this handy field guide, organized by leaf type and attachment. With this famous field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make tree identification simple, informative, and productive. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of trees that don’t grow in Arizona. Learn about 135 species found in the state, organized by leaf type and attachment. Just look at a tree’s leaves, then go to the correct section to learn what it is. Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while full-page photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification. Book Features 135 species: Every native tree plus common non-natives Easy to use: Thumb tabs show leaf type and attachment Compare feature: Decide between look-alikes Stan’s Notes: Naturalist tidbits and facts Professional photos: Crisp, stunning full-page images This new edition includes updated photographs; expanded information; a Quick Compare section for leaves, needles, and silhouettes; and even more of Stan’s expert insights. So grab Trees of Arizona Field Guide for your next outing—to help ensure that you positively identify the trees that you see.Table of ContentsIntroduction Sample Page The Trees Single Needles Clustered Needles Scaly Needles Simple, Oppositely Attached Leaves Simple, Alternately Attached Leaves Lobed, Oppositely Attached Leaves Lobed, Alternately Attached Leaves Compound, Oppositely Attached Leaves Compound, Alternately Attached Leaves Twice Compound, Alternately Attached Leaves Palmate Compound, Oppositely Attached Leaves Glossary Checklist/Index About the Author
£10.44
Adventure Publications, Incorporated Wildflowers of the Carolinas Field Guide
Book SynopsisLearn to identify wildflowers in North Carolina and South Carolina with this handy field guide, organized by color. With this famous field guide by professional nature photographers Nora and Rick Bowers and by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make wildflower identification simple, informative, and productive. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of wildflowers that don’t grow in the Carolinas. Learn about 200 of the most common and important species found in the region. They’re organized by color and then by size for ease of use. Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while full-page photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification. Book Features 200 species: Only North and South Carolina wildflowers! Simple color guide: See a purple flower? Go to the purple section Fact-filled information and stunning professional photographs Icons that make visual identification quick and easy Nature Notes, including naturalist tidbits and facts This new edition includes updated photographs, expanded information, and even more expert naturalist insights. Grab Wildflowers of the Carolinas Field Guide for your next outing—to help you positively identify the wildflowers that you see.Table of ContentsIntroduction Sample Page The Wildflowers Blue Brown Green Orange Pink Purple Red White Yellow Checklist/Index Glossary About the Authors
£12.59
Adventure Publications, Incorporated Garden Bugs & Insects of California: Identify
Book SynopsisGet this tabbed booklet to garden insects and bugs, and learn how to identify and attract (or repel!) them. Brightly colored flowers, rich soil, and delicious nectar, the garden landscape is a bug’s paradise. It attracts the ones we want to see—like bees, butterflies, and lady beetles—but also the ones we don’t, such as grasshoppers, spider mites, and snails. Keep this convenient guide to garden bugs and insects close at hand. Designed for ease of use, the tabbed booklet is organized by group for quick identification. Narrow your choices by group, and view just a few creepy crawlies at a time. The professional photographs showcase more than 130 species. Written by acclaimed author and expert entomologist Jaret C. Daniels, Garden Bugs & Insects of California features only species found in the state. Book Features Pocket-sized format—easier than laminated foldouts Professional photos showing key markings Easy-to-use information for even casual observers Tips to attract beneficial bugs and to repel damaging ones Learn to keep your garden happy and healthy with this lightweight quick guide. Improve your identification skills and find out what to do about the bugs you see.Table of ContentsIntroduction Butterflies & Moths Beetles Earwigs True Flies True Bugs Thrips Antlions & Lacewings Bees, Wasps, & Ants Mantises Grasshoppers, Crickets, & Katydids Dragonflies & Damselflies Cockroaches & Termites Stick Insects Non-Insects
£7.59
Adventure Publications, Incorporated Attracting & Feeding Bluebirds
Book SynopsisLearn to attract and feed Eastern, Western, and Mountain Bluebirds with this pocket-sized guide. The Eastern Bluebird’s blend of sky blue and rusty orange is a happy sprinkle of color in any backyard or garden. Easily tamed and full of personality, bluebirds are like welcomed friends. You love these beloved birds, and you want to see them visiting your yard or garden. Professional naturalist and award-winning author Stan Tekiela teaches you all that you need to know about bluebirds. The handy book is divided into three main sections. First, you’ll learn all about bluebirds: facts, range, habitat, songs, nests, and more. Up next, you’ll be introduced to the mealworms and other foods—such as fruits, seeds, and legumes—that keep bluebirds coming back. In the third section, Stan tells you which feeders bluebirds prefer and why. You’ll also be given information on placing feeders, cleaning feeders, and protecting bluebirds. Find out how to make your yard into a habitat that bluebirds will love. Then enjoy Stan’s bluebird photography, trivia, and quick tips. This is truly your guide to attracting and feeding bluebirds!Table of ContentsAll About Bluebirds Facts Range & Habitat Songs & Calls Bluebird Nests & Houses Eggs, Chicks & Juveniles Bluebird Trivia Feeding Bluebirds Live & Dried Mealworms Fresh & Dried Fruits Seeds & Legumes Other Foods Storing Mealworms Feeding Q&A Bluebird Feeders Feeder Types Placing Feeders Maintaining Feeders & Good Practices Cleaning Your Feeders Protecting Bluebirds About the Author
£7.01
Adventure Publications, Incorporated Attracting & Feeding Cardinals
Book SynopsisLearn to attract and feed cardinals with this pocket-sized guide. The vibrant red of the male Northern Cardinal is stunning any time of year—and nothing is more beautiful than the early spring duets of cardinals singing their hearts out. You love these beloved birds, and you want to see them visiting your backyard or garden. Professional naturalist and award-winning author Stan Tekiela teaches you all that you need to know about cardinals. The handy book is divided into three main sections. First, you’ll learn all about cardinals: facts, range, habitat, songs, nests, and more. Up next, you’ll be introduced to the seeds and other foods—such as grains, legumes, and mixes—that keep cardinals coming back. In the third section, Stan tells you which feeders cardinals prefer and why. You’ll also be given information on placing feeders, cleaning feeders, and protecting cardinals. Find out how to make your yard into a habitat that cardinals will love. Then enjoy Stan’s cardinal photography, trivia, and quick tips. This is truly your guide to attracting and feeding cardinals!Table of ContentsAll About Cardinals Facts Range & Habitat Songs & Calls Nests Eggs, Chicks & Juveniles Cardinal Trivia Feeding Cardinals Seeds, Grains & Legumes Mixes Other Foods Storing Birdseed Feeding Q&A Bird Feeders Feeder Types Placing Feeders Food & Feeder Quick-Chart Maintaining Feeders & Good Practices Cleaning Your Feeders Protecting Cardinals About the Author
£7.01
Adventure Publications, Incorporated Attracting & Feeding Finches
Book SynopsisLearn to attract and feed a variety finches with this pocket-sized guide. The bold yellow color of the male American Goldfinch is a welcome sight in any summer garden. And the pleasing songs and high-pitched calls of all the finches truly bring your yard to life. You love these beloved birds, and you want to see them visiting your backyard or garden. Professional naturalist and award-winning author Stan Tekiela teaches you all that you need to know about finches, from crossbills to grosbeaks. The handy book is divided into three main sections. First, you’ll learn all about finches: facts, range, habitat, songs, nests, and more. Up next, you’ll be introduced to the seeds and other foods—such as grains and mixes—that keep finches coming back. In the third section, Stan tells you which feeders finches prefer and why. You’ll also be given information on placing feeders, cleaning feeders, and protecting finches. Find out how to make your yard into a habitat that finches will love. Then enjoy Stan’s finch photography, trivia, and quick tips. This is truly your guide to attracting and feeding finches!Table of ContentsAll About Finches Facts Range & Habitat Songs & Calls Nests Eggs, Chicks & Juveniles Finch Trivia Feeding Finches Seeds & Grains Mixes Storing Birdseed Feeding Q&A Bird Feeders Feeder Types Placing Feeders Food & Feeder Quick-Chart Maintaining Feeders & Good Practices Cleaning Your Feeders Protecting Finches About the Author
£7.01
Adventure Publications, Incorporated Attracting & Feeding Hummingbirds
Book SynopsisLearn to attract and feed a variety of hummingbirds with this pocket-sized guide. The glittering throat patch of the male Ruby-throated Hummingbird is a worthy adornment for this princely bird. And what else can captivate a bird watcher as much as a hummingbird’s aerial acrobatics? You love these beloved birds, and you want to see them visiting your backyard or garden. Professional naturalist and award-winning author Stan Tekiela teaches you all that you need to know about hummingbirds—including Anna’s, black-chinned, broad-tailed, rufous, and other hummingbird species. The handy book is divided into three main sections. First, you’ll learn all about hummingbirds: facts, range, habitat, songs, nests, and more. Up next, you’ll be introduced to the feeding solution that keeps hummingbirds coming back. In the third section, Stan tells you which feeders hummingbirds prefer and why. You’ll also be given information on placing feeders and cleaning feeders. Find out how to make your yard into a habitat that hummingbirds will love. Then enjoy Stan’s hummingbird photography, trivia, and quick tips. This is truly your guide to attracting and feeding hummingbirds!Table of ContentsAll About Hummingbirds Facts Range & Habitat Calls & Songs Nests Eggs, Chicks & Juveniles Hummingbird Trivia Feeding Hummingbirds How to Make Hummingbird Solution Feeding Q&A Hummingbird Feeders Feeder Types Placing Feeders Maintaining Feeders & Good Practices Cleaning Your Feeders About the Author
£7.01
Adventure Publications, Incorporated Attracting & Feeding Orioles
Book SynopsisLearn to attract and feed a variety of orioles with this pocket-sized guide. The flaming orange of the male Baltimore Oriole is always splendid to see. And the oriole’s familiar series of whistle songs pleasantly reminds us that spring has arrived. You love these beloved birds, and you want to see them visiting your backyard or garden. Professional naturalist and award-winning author Stan Tekiela teaches you all that you need to know about orioles—including orchard, Bullock’s, and other oriole species. The handy book is divided into three main sections. First, you’ll learn all about orioles: facts, range, habitat, songs, nests, and more. Up next, you’ll be introduced to the fruit and other sweet treats that keep orioles coming back. In the third section, Stan tells you which feeders orioles prefer and why. You’ll also be given information on placing feeders and cleaning feeders. Find out how to make your yard into a habitat that orioles will love. Then enjoy Stan’s oriole photography, trivia, and quick tips. This is truly your guide to attracting and feeding orioles!Table of ContentsAll About Orioles Facts Range & Habitat Songs & Calls Nests Eggs, Chicks & Juveniles Oriole Trivia Feeding Orioles Feeding Q&A Oriole Feeders Feeder Types Placing Feeders Maintaining Feeders & Good Practices Cleaning Your Feeders About the Author
£7.01
Adventure Publications, Incorporated Attracting & Feeding Woodpeckers
Book SynopsisLearn to attract and feed a variety of woodpeckers with this pocket-sized guide. The splash of red on black and white—few backyard guests are more exciting to behold than the Downy Woodpecker. And what can capture a bird-watcher’s attention like a woodpecker drumming against a tree? You love these beloved birds, and you want to see them visiting your backyard or garden. Professional naturalist and award-winning author Stan Tekiela teaches you all that you need to know about woodpeckers, from flickers to sapsuckers. The handy book is divided into three main sections. First, you’ll learn all about woodpeckers: facts, range, habitat, calls, nests, and more. Up next, you’ll be introduced to suet and other foods—such as seeds and grains—that keep woodpeckers coming back. In the third section, Stan tells you which feeders woodpeckers prefer and why. You’ll also be given information on placing feeders, cleaning feeders, and protecting woodpeckers. Find out how to make your yard into a habitat that woodpeckers will love. Then enjoy Stan’s woodpecker photography, trivia, and quick tips. This is truly your guide to attracting and feeding woodpeckers!Table of ContentsAll About Woodpeckers Facts Range & Habitat Calls & Drumming Cavity Nests Eggs, Chicks & Juveniles Woodpecker Trivia Feeding Woodpeckers Suet Peanuts & Peanut Butter Seeds & Grains Live & Dried Mealworms Fresh & Dried Fruits Storing Bird Food Feeding Q&A Bird Feeders Feeder Types Placing Feeders Maintaining Feeders & Good Practices Cleaning Your Feeders Protecting Woodpeckers About the Author
£7.01
Adventure Publications, Incorporated Common Native Bees of the Western United States:
Book SynopsisGet this handy booklet to common bees (and their look-alikes) of the western USA, and learn how to identify them. Bees are beloved garden visitors and are essential to a healthy ecosystem. We welcome their arrival and celebrate their vital work as pollinators, supporting the growth of flowers, plants, and trees. If you see bees in your area, keep this convenient guide close at hand. Designed for ease of use, the booklet is organized by group for quick identification. Narrow your choices by group, and view just a few bees at a time. The professional photographs showcase more than 170 species—including bee look-alikes, such as beetles, flies, and moths. Written by debut author Ryan Bartlett, founder of the educational organization Colorado Native Bee, Common Native Bees of the Western United States features species found west of the 100th meridian (from western North Dakota down to western Texas and all the way to the Pacific Ocean). Book Features Pocket-sized format—easier than laminated foldouts Professional photos showing key markings Easy-to-use information for even casual observers The author’s “Top 10 Things You Can Do for Bees” Improve your identification skills and learn to make your backyard or garden a welcome place for bees, with this lightweight quick guide.Table of ContentsAdventure Quick Guides Introduction to Bees About the Author The Bees Bee Mimics Where Do Bees Live? Get Involved Top 10 Things You Can Do for Bees Native Bee Species Per State
£7.59
powerHouse Books,U.S. An American Cannabis Story
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