Plant Life category: 1095 books
Organic Mushroom Farming and Mycoremediation
Simple to Advanced and Experimental Techniques for Indoor and Outdoor Cultivation
Language: English
Release Date: May 9, 2015
What would it take to grow mushrooms in space? How can mushroom cultivation help us manage, or at least make use of, invasive species such as kudzu and water hyacinth and thereby reduce dependence on herbicides? Is it possible to develop a low-cost and easy-to-implement mushroom-growing kit that would...
Through the Woods
A Journey Through America's Forests
Language: English
Release Date: December 28, 2015
Through the Woods is a journey through the rich beauty of America’s forests, sharing interviews with people whose lives are intertwined with America’s woodlands. This edition includes a new introduction by Gary Ferguson, who reminds us that now, more than ever, kinship with the earth is essential."By...
by John Ramsbottom
Language: English
Release Date: February 20, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: February 20, 2012
Britain's neglect of fungi as table delicacies has perhaps been responsible for our surprising ignorance of the natural history of such fascinating plants. This edition is exclusive to newnaturalists.com Britain's neglect of fungi as table delicacies has perhaps been responsible for our surprising...
by Margo Branch
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2012
The critically acclaimed Exploring Fynbos, now newly updated and with a fresh design, is a dynamic introduction to the richest floral kingdom in the world. Both interactive and informative, the book encourages children and adults to explore this unique ecosystem – for some, right on their doorstep...
Oak and Ash and Thorn
The Ancient Woods and New Forests of Britain
Language: English
Release Date: September 7, 2017
The magic and mystery of the woods and trees are embedded in our culture, from ancient folklore to modern literature. They offer us refuge, a place to play and a place to think. They are the generous providers of fuel, timber, energy and life. They let us dream of other ways of living. Yet we now...
Baobabs of the World
The upside-down trees of Madagascar, Africa and Australia
Language: English
Release Date: June 21, 2016
A photographic masterpiece, this beautiful book is a fitting tribute to the baobab – an extraordinary and majestic tree found principally in Madagascar, and peripherally in Africa and Australia. The first section offers a short introduction to the classification and general description of baobabs,...
by Keira Cooper
Language: English
Release Date: July 10, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: July 10, 2015
Mysterious EarthA fascinating look at our planet and its mysteries;Crаzу Explanations behind Eаrthlу PhenomenaOur Eаrth bоаѕtѕ mаnу hiddеn роwеrѕ. Mоѕt rеmаin (at lеаѕt раrtiаllу) mуѕtеriоuѕ tо uѕ, but еvеrу dау, a bit mоrе iѕ rеvеаlеd. Sоmе...
by Julius Hensel
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 1991
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 1991
This book was the first work to attack Von Liebig’s salt fertilizer thesis, and it stands as valid today as when first written over 100 years ago. Translated from the German writings of Julius Hensel, the book was designed to introduce the people of the U.S. to the idea that plants require healthy...
by Ronald D. Quinn, Dr. Sterling Keeley
Language: English
Release Date: September 20, 2006
Language: English
Release Date: September 20, 2006
The characteristic look of California Chaparral—a soft bluish-green blanket of vegetation gently covering the hills—is known to millions who have seen it as the backdrop in movies and television productions. This complex ecological community of plants and animals is not just a feature of the hills...
by Kate Bradbury, Julie Watson
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2017
Create wildlife habitats and attract birds, bees, and other creatures to your very own garden: “A must-have for any gardening library.” —Gardeners World
Filled with beautiful photos, this book is a practical guide for anyone who wants to make a home for wildlife in their garden—even if...
Chanterelle Dreams, Amanita Nightmares
The Love, Lore, and Mystique of Mushrooms
Language: English
Release Date: September 9, 2010
2011 Winner, International Association of Culinary Professionals Jane Grigson Award2011 Finalist, International Association of Culinary Professionals in the Culinary History categoryThroughout history, people have had a complex and confusing relationship with mushrooms. Are fungi food or medicine,...
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...
by Midwest Journal Press, John Williams Streeter.
Language: English
Release Date: March 3, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: March 3, 2015
Farm lands are each year being brought closer to markets by steam and electric roads; telephone and telegraphic wires give immediate service; and the daily distribution of mails brings the producer into close touch with the consumer. The day of isolation and seclusion has passed, and the farmer is...
by Nick Baker
Language: English
Release Date: December 10, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: December 10, 2015
Every animal leaves some kind of trace as it passes and the art of tracking is very much like learning to read. If you learn to read the signs left by footprints, leftover food, droppings and scrapes in the earth you will soon be able to tell the story of an animal's life, packed with fascinating...