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Home Gardener's Water Gardens is the essential guide to enhancing an outdoor space with bubbling, gurgling, flowing water. For centuries, water has been a source of inspiration and delight to people of all cultures, making it a common feature of garden design worldwide. The tranquility of water has the power to soothe the senses, while moving water can add an exciting new dimension to a garden. This lushly illustrated guide gives an overview of water...
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Graham Stuart Thomas stands alone as the world's pre-eminent rose gardener. In this unique presentation he focuses on the uses of a variety of garden plants, flowering and nonflowering, with which to create enduring garden designs that rescue roses from the stiff formality of most ornamental gardens. Here, Mr. Thomas employs the lessons of the magnificent garden at Mottisfont Abbey, first created by him in 1972 and extended in the 1980s, to demonstrate...
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"In this rich and compelling narrative, garden historian Marta McDowell traces the story of how the White House grounds were conceived and how they have changed from administration to administration. From George Washington's obsession with collecting trees to Michelle Obama's kitchen garden, McDowell shows how the White House grounds are a reflection of America's enthusiasms."--Dust jacket.
The front and back yard for the first family, the White...
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"Award-winning miniature gardening expert Janit Calvo shows you how to craft your own beautiful tiny gardens with lush plantings, stylish accessories, functioning water features, and perfect pathways. Choose the best plant varieties, learn the secrets of scale and illusion, and design and create a unique miniature world"--Cover verso.
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Whether you live in an apartment, are chained to an office desk, or just want to be surrounded by green, living things, creating terrariums is a delightful way to combine the worlds of home decor and gardening. Colletti makes designing your very own interior gardens easy, and gives you all of the information you need on the "it" plants of today: tillandsias (air plants), orchids, mosses, cacti, and succulents, along with "traditional" terrarium ferns....
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Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life. Introduction
Basic Considerations of Climate and Weather
Choosing a Site...
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Ecologically friendly farming, anywhere-a complete guide for aquaponics beginners
Discover a sustainable and ecologically friendly way to grow your food-while using a fraction of the water, land, and labor conventional gardens require. The Beginner's Guide to Aquaponics makes starting your first system simple with easy-to-follow instructions that teach you the basics and offer clear step-by-step instructions.
Combine the benefits of fish farming...
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Unlock Tranquility: Delve into the World of Japanese Gardens In a fast-paced world filled with stress and chaos, finding inner peace can seem like an elusive dream. Are you longing for a sanctuary where you can escape the hustle and bustle of daily life? Do you crave a harmonious space to reconnect with nature and restore your sense of balance? Dive into the enchanting world of Japanese gardens and discover the timeless secrets to serenity and tranquility....
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Unveiling the Hidden Meanings: Dive Deep into Japanese Garden Symbolism Are you enchanted by the serene beauty of Japanese gardens but find yourself puzzled by the meaning behind their elements? Do you long to unravel the secrets of these tranquil spaces, understanding the stories they silently tell? Look no further than "Blossoms and Stones: Understanding Symbolism in Japanese Gardens." This illuminating guide is your key to unlocking the profound...
11) Bonsai
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Have you ever laid eyes upon a magnificent bonsai tree and wondered if you could replicate that beauty in your own home and private space? Do you want to adopt a wholesome new hobby that will develop your gardening chops while helping you get rid of stress?
If yes, then you absolutely need to get your hands on this guide!
In this book, Daiki Sato covers everything you need to need to know about bonsai trees to become a bonafide expert, from its history...
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This design-forward guide teaches gardeners how to blend the best aspects of two important styles: the traditional cottage garden and the New Perennial movement.
Loades presents a fusions of classic cottage style and the new perennial movement, and teaches gardeners how to combine the best of both styles. Big, colorful blooms and striking grasses and native plants can be fitted into one beautiful space that requires little maintenance and has a long...
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"Addie Ant travels from one garden bed to another on her first solo adventure. As she forges her own path, she gets lost along the way and finds help from her trusted garden pals, Lewis Ladybug, Beatrix Butterfly, and Cleo Cricket, in finding her way back home. A celebration of friendship, this sweet book is a collaboration by renowned, musical artist Maren Morris and former schoolteacher and close friend Karina Argow. Artist Kelly Anne Dalton brings...
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Warring London neighbors Winston and Bernice share an empty patch of greenery lost to time, but when Winston receives photographs of the garden in bloom many years prior, they decide to lay down their arms to revitalize the garden and help revive the community spirit that's been languishing for so long.
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The redemptive journey of a young woman unsure of her engagement, who revisits in memory the events of one scorching childhood summer when her beautiful yet troubled mother spirits her away from her home to an Indian village untouched by time, where she discovers in the jungle behind her ancestral house a spellbinding garden that harbors a terrifying secret.
16) One Man's Garden
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This "wonderful" essay collection from the former Washington Post columnist and author of The Essential Earthman (Horticulture) offers a harvest of sharp observations and humorous adventures gathered during a year in the garden, along with much down-to-earth advice.
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"This is a fascinating books for anyone wanting to truly broaden the range of plants they grow." -Gardens Illustrated
Moss is an extraordinary plant-it grows without roots, flowers, or stems. Despite being overlooked, in many ways, moss is perfect: it provides year-round color, excels in difficult climates, prevents soil erosion, and resists pests and disease. In The Magical World of Moss Gardening, bryophyte expert Annie Martin reveals how moss...
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Everything is Zen: Exploring the Spiritual Practices of Japan is a comprehensive guide to the fascinating world of Zen Buddhism. This ancient spiritual practice has its roots in Japan, where it has flourished for centuries, influencing the culture, art, and philosophy of the country. Zen is known for its emphasis on meditation, mindfulness, and the attainment of enlightenment, and it has attracted followers from all over the world who seek a deeper...
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"The prospect of revamping a yard is daunting. Where do you start? How do all the various areas come together in a beautiful, cohesive way? The Beginner's Guide to Starting a Garden simplifies the process by showing you how to spend fewer hours (and a minimal amount of money) in the garden by tackling one small area at a time. You'll find garden plans for ten unique areas--the entryway, the shady areas under trees, and more--that can be linked together...
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