Timber Press: 205 books
California Foraging
120 Wild and Flavorful Edibles from Evergreen Huckleberries to Wild Ginger
Language: English
Release Date: August 12, 2014
“This book is an excellent deep dive into California’s wild edibles, revealing a real affection for and intimate familiarity with our state’s flora.” —Iso Rabins, founder of ForageSF
California offers a veritable feast for foragers, and with Judith Larner Lowry as your trusted guide...
The Living Forest
A Visual Journey Into the Heart of the Woods
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2017
“With precise, stunning photographs and a distinctly literary narrative that tells the story of the forest ecosystem along the way, The Living Forest is an invitation to join in the eloquence of seeing.” —Sierra Magazine
From the leaves and branches of the canopy to the roots and soil...
by Neil Lucas
Language: English
Release Date: April 21, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: April 21, 2011
Designing with Grasses shows gardeners not just what grasses are available, but how to design with grasses in different settings, including meadows, lawns, green roofs, and more. Design ideas are supported by carefully devised maintenance techniques, design checklists that make designing achievable...
The A to Z of Plant Names
A Quick Reference Guide to 4000 Garden Plants
Language: English
Release Date: July 16, 2012
Botanical names can be baffling to even the most experienced gardener. But a plant's botanical name is more than just a handy label—it can tell a plant's country of origin, the shape of its leaves, the color of its petals, and much more.
The A to Z of Plant Names clears the confusion and...
The Green Roof Manual
A Professional Guide to Design, Installation, and Maintenance
Language: English
Release Date: September 14, 2010
Green roofs—the ultimate in sustainable building practices—continue to generate enormous interest and enthusiasm among architects, landscape designers, and urban planners. Increasingly strict stormwater regulations and the appeal of LEED-related projects have also boosted the popularity and desirability...
Free-Range Chicken Gardens
How to Create a Beautiful, Chicken-Friendly Yard
Language: English
Release Date: March 21, 2012
“If your garden fantasies involve chickens, Jessi Bloom is here to make those dreams come true.” —The New York Times
Many gardeners fear chickens will peck away at their landscape. But you can keep chickens and have a beautiful garden, too! In this essential handbook, award-winning garden...
What's Wrong With My Houseplant?
Save Your Indoor Plants With 100% Organic Solutions
Language: English
Release Date: February 4, 2016
This book will turn even the brownest thumbs green!
Houseplants add style, clean the air, and bring nature indoors. But they are often plagued with problems—aphids, mealybugs, mites, and thrips to name just a few. What’s Wrong With My Houseplant? shows you how to keep indoor plants healthy...
Teaming with Microbes
The Organic Gardener's Guide to the Soil Food Web, Revised Edition
Language: English
Release Date: September 10, 2010
“A breakthrough book. No comprehensive horticultural library should be without it.” —American Gardener
When we use chemical fertilizers, we injure the microbial life that sustains plants, and then become increasingly dependent on an arsenal of toxic substances. Teaming with Microbes offers...
Teaming with Nutrients
The Organic Gardener's Guide to Optimizing Plant Nutrition
Language: English
Release Date: May 7, 2013
“Gets deep into the weeds, so to speak, of the microscopic architecture of plants and the biochemical processes at play.” —Washington Post
Most gardeners realize that plants need to be fed, but many of us know little about the nature of the science involved. In Teaming with Nutrients,...
Planting
A New Perspective
Language: English
Release Date: February 16, 2016
“Indispensable.” —The New York Times Book Review
Piet Oudolf’s gardens—unique combinations of long-lived perennials and woody plants that are rich in texture and sophisticated in color—are breathtaking and have deep emotional resonance. With Planting, designers and home gardeners...
Practical Permaculture
for Home Landscapes, Your Community, and the Whole Earth
Language: English
Release Date: February 4, 2016
“Practical Permaculture is powerful, visceral, readable, and inspiring. It shows us how we can and should live.” —Joel Salatin, farmer and author
Permaculture is more popular than ever, but it can still be a daunting concept. If you are new to permaculture and interested in learning...
The Naturescaping Workbook
A Step-by-Step Guide for Bringing Nature to Your Backyard
Language: English
Release Date: January 24, 2012
“This step-by-step guide will teach you how to work in concert with nature, creating a lush landscape.” —Cabin Life
If you’re an eco-conscious homeowner, the best garden designer is Mother Nature, and following her lead can result in a beautiful low-maintenance landscape that requires...
Start a Community Food Garden
The Essential Handbook
Language: English
Release Date: December 30, 2014
Recommended by the American Community Gardening Association
Community gardening enhances the fabric of towns and cities through social interactions and accessibility to fresh food, creating an enormously positive effect in the lives of everyone it touches. LaManda Joy, the founder of Chicago’s...
Teaming with Fungi
The Organic Grower's Guide to Mycorrhizae
Language: English
Release Date: January 11, 2017
“Accomplishes what few other books have—helping growers use mycorrhizae to improve the immune systems of plants. This natural union between plants and fungi is the foundation of our food web.” —Paul Stamets, author of Mycelium Running: How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World
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