Gardening category: 4300 books
I Am Farmer
Growing an Environmental Movement in Cameroon
Language: English
Release Date: February 5, 2019
Discover the true story of how environmentalist Farmer Tantoh is transforming the landscape in his home country of Cameroon.
When Tantoh Nforba was a child, his fellow students mocked him for his interest in gardening. Today he's an environmental hero, bringing clean water and bountiful gardens to...
by Jane Hull
Language: English
Release Date: January 14, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: January 14, 2017
Summer in Jane's Garden tells about a scarecrow named Lisi Anthus that comes to live in Jane's Garden. The plants that grow there and creatures she sees. Jane is not always happy with the creatures who come to eat, but she does share with her neighbors. A surprise ending shows the neighborliness of gardening.
Plantiful
Start Small, Grow Big with 150 Plants That Spread, Self-Sow, and Overwinter
Language: English
Release Date: February 26, 2014
“Thrifty gardeners take note: the bucks saved on plant purchases will pay back the purchase price of Plantiful with dividends.” —Tovah Martin, author of The Unexpected Houseplant
Whoever coined the phrase “money doesn’t grow on trees” must not have been a resourceful gardener. Plantiful...
Expert Do-It-Yourself Lawncare
Get Expert Lawn Tips On Grass Maintenance, Lawn Fertilizing, Lawn Weed Control And Landscaping So You Can Do Your Own Lawn Maintenance And Save Money On Outrageous Lawn Service Prices
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2012
The lawn on a home is like cream to coffee or gift wrap on a gift box or icing on a cake. It creates that perfect finishing touch to any home. A span of green grass can add a breath of fresh air to an otherwise severe structure or bring about a brand new appearance to a dilapidated residence....
by Steven A. Frowine, National Gardening Association
Language: English
Release Date: September 14, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: September 14, 2011
Packed with photos, including 8 pages in full color
Color your world with orchids
Orchids are beautiful, fragrant, wonderfully varied, and surprisingly affordable. But aren't they hard to grow at home? No! says orchid grower extraordinaire Steve Frowine. In this handy guide, he shows...
Plant-Driven Design
Creating Gardens That Honor Plants, Place, and Spirit
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2009
For too long, garden design has given pride of place to architecture, artifice, and arbitrary principles. The results? Soulless landscapes where plants play subordinate roles.
With passion and eloquence, Scott Ogden and Lauren Springer Ogden argue that only when plants are given the respect...
Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden
A Natural Approach to Pest Control
Language: English
Release Date: February 26, 2014
“Jessica Walliser lets readers in on the secrets to a garden that buzzes with activity. Her profiles, on the insects that fight pests and the best plants for attracting them, offer clear, practical tips.” —Martha Stewart Living
Say goodbye to common pests like spider mites, aphids, and...
Designing and Planting a Woodland Garden
Plants and Combinations that Thrive in the Shade
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2015
“The wonder of woodland gardening is that it looks like plants grow themselves there. After reading this book, gardeners can make that happen.” —Publishers Weekly
Woodlands are magical places and even small gardens can capture the atmosphere with carefully chosen trees and shade-loving...
The Well-Tended Perennial Garden
The Essential Guide to Planting and Pruning Techniques, Third Edition
Language: English
Release Date: February 22, 2017
“This practical guide is lush with clear, step-by-step advice.” —Real Simple
Whether you are a new gardener or a green thumb, The Well-Tended Perennial Garden is here to help you successfully plan, plant, and tend your garden. This hardworking guide includes thorough details on the essential...
The Garden Photography Workshop
Expert Tips and Techniques for Capturing the Essence of Your Garden
Language: English
Release Date: March 8, 2017
Learn to take better garden photos!
One of the most rewarding aspects of gardening is sharing its beauty, both physically with those who visit and virtually with those who only see it on a screen. But capturing a garden’s true essence is difficult, and often the moments worth sharing are ephemeral....
by Alan Titchmarsh
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2012
Alan Titchmarsh takes us on a fascinating tour through the history of Britains royal gardens from medieval times to the present day. Taking in existing royal gardens as well as many that now only exist in paintings, Alan uncovers the stories behind the gardens and the colourful monarchs who created...
Compostology 1-2-3
Composting Made Simple
Language: English
Release Date: September 9, 2011
Want to compost but aren't sure where to start? Need a little help with a compost pile that's already in the garden? Compostology 1-2-3 is the answer! It's simply the best--and most complete--guide to successful composting for every garden size, and it answers the most-asked questions: What is compost?...
by Marc P. Keane
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2012
This book, filled with gorgeous photographs, explains the theory, history, and intricacies of Japanese gardening.
The creation of a Japanese garden combines respect for nature with adherence to simple principles of aesthetics and structure. In Japanese Garden Design, landscape architect Marc...
Art of Bonsai
Creation, Care and Enjoyment
Language: English
Release Date: July 9, 2012
Learn the ins and outs of proper bonsai design and care with this comprehensive Japanese gardening book.
Japanese bonsai have long been admired throughout the world while their care and preservation have seemed shrouded in mystery. The Art of Bonsai is, however, a comparatively simple art to...