DIY Guide to Growing, Processing, Spinning & Weaving Fiber to Cloth
Grow your own sustainable clothes!
From seed to shirt, Cindy Conner shows you how to plant, grow, harvest, process, spin, and weave cotton and flax into cloth from which you can sew your own clothes. And since cotton and flax are made from plants, when your clothes usefulness has passed they can also return to the environment without ......
Pollinators in Hawaii include bats, bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, moths, wasps, flies, and beetles. These beneficial species are both beautiful to observe and critical to the preservation of the state's diverse ecosystem and agriculture. Plants are an important foundation of ecosystems, and nearly 90% of all flowering plants rely on pollinators ......
Candid interviews with teens from disadvantaged neighborhoods, plus supporting studies, show how gardening programs grow healthier minds, bodies, and communities.
A testament to the influential nature of educational and community gardening programs for teens Part engaging conversation, part comprehensive fieldwork, Growing a Life demonstrates just how influential educational and community gardening programs can be for young teens. Follow author Illene Pevec as she travels from rural Colorado to inner ......
Put the fun into gardening with this beautifully illustrated guide to growing plants indoors and out. An ideal introduction for complete beginners as well as families with young children, designed to inspire a life-long love of gardening.
In today's South, where fine gardening is a tradition, many homeowners and professional gardeners are discovering a vast "new" palette of plant materials-native plants. They are realizing that these native wildflowers, trees, shrubs, groundcovers, vines, and grasses are far better suited, and therefore easier to grow and maintain, than most of the ......
Liz Cowleys first volume of bestselling humorous gardening cameos inspired by early morning gardening, out in a new series design and large gift format, with five new cameos.
Liz Cowley's first volume of bestselling humorous gardening cameos inspired by the seasons, out in a new series design and large gift format, with five new cameos.
Native and Exotic Plants Grown for Scent and Flavor
From unusual tropical spices to temperate herbs to native species, this guide covers plants that will succeed in every region of the state with a focus on plants with culinary uses.
A comprehensive guide to fruit-bearing plants that thrive in the Florida environment. Discusses exotics and native species, familiar plants and dozens of rare and obscure plants and trees.
Up until now, many of these gardens have only been enjoyed by family and friends. They spotlight innovative design, native plants, natural scenery, and Guatemala's rich history and culture. Stunning photographs show how plants and architectural features come together to create extraordinary indoor and outdoor living spaces.
From the mountains of Southern Appalachia, into the Piedmont Plateau and all the way down to the Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plains, native plants provide an abundance of cut flowers, foliage, fruit, and berries that add regional character to any bouquet, vase or wreath throughout the year.
All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started 2ed
You don't need a science degree or a shed full of sophisticated equipment to make quality compost. What you need to get started is the know-how provided in this basic how-to book along a little elbow grease and the pile of organic materials you regularly throw away. Nature does the rest. Whether you live in the suburbs, country, or city, whether ......
An Insider's Guide to Gardening in the Centennial State 2ed
The Colorado Gardener's Companion is your guide to cultivating a successful garden in the Centennial State. Whether you are an experienced green thumb or an inquiring novice, whether you live in the mountains, on the Western Slope, along the Front Range, or on the eastern plains, this easy-to-understand guide will help you grow bountiful ......
Through this collection of delightful essays and beautiful illustrations, Sharon Lovejoy shares the boundless joys of a country garden. Lovejoy has chosen to focus on the natural world to be found just outside the door, including hummingbirds, caterpillars, and dragonflies, but her informative and witty prose also covers traditional plant care.
Increasing Yield, Quality and Flavour, 100 Helpful Tips for the Gardener or Smallholder
Maria Thun, a pre-eminent expert in biodynamic cultivation methods - sometimes referred to as ''premium organic'' - has here compiled over 100 of her best gardening tips based on 50 years' research. Find out: * how to produce abundant and tasty crops; * how special preparations can transform your soil and produce; * how the moon affects planting ......
Simple, Easy, and Beautiful Gardening with Vegetables, Herbs, and Flow
A beautiful and simple guide to edible gardening The "garden to table" movement is inspiring another generation of gardeners but many of them have questions. How important is composting? Is seed saving really worth it? Focusing on sustainable, organic growing practices and plants, The Backyard Gardener is a comprehensive handbook that will help ......
