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"A practical, gorgeously photographed guide to the fundamentals of gardening from the ground up, with step-by-step instructions forgrowing 100 different varieties of plants--from the bestselling author of The Complete Gardener and host of BBC's Gardeners' World. Monty Don is on a mission to show everyone how joyful gardening can be. He starts with two important questions: What do you want from your garden? And how can it best serve your needs? The...
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Between the houses of No.77 and No.79 on Stoke Newington Green in London, there is a shared garden. It was a beautiful thing once, a little oasis in a bustling city for neighbors by day and the local foxes at twilight. Now it's overgrown and neglected, an empty patch of greenery lost to time. But that suits neighbors Winston and Bernice just fine, their houses may share the garden, but they're not exactly neighborly. But one day, a mysterious parcel...
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"The Backyard Homestead Guide to Growing Organic Food is a one-stop reference for all the key information food gardeners need to grow a healthy, bountiful garden. The book features a comprehensive companion planting guide and an in-depth review of the most effective organic pest control practices, including recipes for how to make your own pest deterrent sprays"--
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"This lushly photographed idea book proves that it is possible to create a glamorous outdoor space of ever-changing color, teeming with life, in the smallest of spaces, whether a patio, terrace, or front porch. This inspirational guide demonstrates how a glorious outdoor space is possible, even with only a small patio and a few pots. Featuring detailed photos and text by Parkinson who has been named a rising gardening star by Architectural Digest,...
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"Bycie dobrym opiekunem rośliny nie oznacza jedynie hojnego obdarowywania jej wodą, błyszczącymi doniczkami czy najlepszymi nawozami. Niezależnie od tego, czy przyniesiesz do domu łatwy w uprawie skrzydłokwiat, czy silny figowiec skrzypcowy, twój zielony przyjaciel potrzebuje przede wszystkim uwagi ze strony hodowcy. Ważne, abyś był gotowy poświęcić czas na zrozumienie potrzeb rośliny i reagować na jej wymogi oraz naturalny rytm wzrostu....
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Seed to Table focuses on how to feed your family with nutritious foods from your own outdoor, home and/or kitchen garden. Whether you live in a city or in the country, this book gives you tools on effective growing techniques, seed starting methods, and garden maintenance. Organic gardening for every individual style! Have fun while you create your own gardening system whether it be for a container garden or a kitchen garden. Try out big and small...
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Then Back to Eden Gardening: The Easy Organic Way to Grow Food, by Bo Tucker, can help!
Based on the popular Back to Eden film, you'll find everything you need to know to create your own little slice of Eden no matter if you have a lot of land
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"With hundreds of North American bird species facing population decline or at risk of extinction, right now is the perfect time to create a home-based habitat garden that offers birds the resources they need to safely feed, migrate, breed, and thrive. Thankfully, making your outdoor space a secure and comfortable haven for many different bird species isn't a Herculean task. It's a matter of understanding the needs of our avian friends and how native...
11) We found a seed
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"Rob Ramsden's playful and poignant picture book introduces children to the rewards of working with nature and discovering the cycle of life"--
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"Grow and Cook promises to be the gift book of the season for all kitchen gardeners. Growing your own food is exciting, but figuring out how to make the most of your produce can be daunting. In Grow and Cook, bestselling author Darina Allen takes you through an extensive list of vegetables, herbs, and fruits with each entry including explanations of different varieties, practical information on cultivation, growing, and maintenance, and instructions...
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Memory kits are designed for individuals suffering from dementia or memory loss and their caregivers and loved ones to use together. This kit contains a collection of items revolving around gardening including books, CDs, DVDs, manipulatives, and games.
Must be checked out at, and returned to, the Downers Grove Public Library Adult & Teen Services Desk.
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"For gardeners who are ready to take their efforts to the next level by planting for birds, butterflies, and other wildlife by focusing on restoring native habitat and using sustainable practices, this offers more than 200 recommendations of specific cultivars, sustainability tips, and facts about how to grarden organically. Regional recommendations are tailored to attracting specific pollinators; planting diagrams and plans show the possibilities...
15) The $64 tomato
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Bill Alexander recounts the challenges he faced while trying to cultivate his own vegetable garden and offers a cost-benefit analysis of his efforts, determining that it cost him $64 to grow each of his beloved tomatoes.
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Leah's garden volume 4
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"Larkspur Nielsen is determined to keep the family homestead running, even if she must do it alone. When she discovers that Isaac McTavish has feelings for her, she pushes him away to protect her heart. But how can she build the life she's always dreamed of when unexpected dangers arrive?"--Provided by publisher.