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Author
Publisher
Wild Food Company
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
This book is the key to the preparation of wild foods without the use of preservatives, extenders, invasive chemicals or factory processing. Formerly released as "From Crabgrass Muffins to Pine Needle Tea", "The Essential Wild Food Survival Guide" is new & improved. It will become your valuable companion on the path to healthful living. The majority of the plants are found in ALL 50 states, and, indeed, most of the world. A few are unique to the East...
Author
Publisher
CICO Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Bring color and life to your garden during the cold winter months with Emma Hardy's wonderful planting ideas. There are plenty of creative ways to bring vitality to your garden, with ideas for planting pots, forcing bulbs, growing winter crops, and more. In the first chapter; Stems and Leaves, you will learn how to make a stunning wreath from succulents, plant a decorative tabletop display of miniature conifers, and grow ferns in a reclaimed sink....
Author
Publisher
Barron's
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Nature is amazing! It's full of secrets and incredible things. In this book you can find the answer to questions like: What is thunder?, How do plants eat?, What is a fossil?, How do fish breathe?, Why do some animals sleep all winter?. You will read lots of fascinating information and see lots of beautiful full-color illustraions on climate, the Earth, the sea, plants, and animals,"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Quadrille
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Botanical Dyes features recipes and top tips on everything you need to know to make your own natural dyes.--
Behan guides readers through everything you need to know to make your own natural dyes. She features recipes and top tips on everything you need to know to make your own natural dyes, focusing on how to turn plants into dyes. -- adapted from back cover
Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Make your garden and home look and smell heavenly with this accessible gardening guide that explains how to grow fragrant flowers outdoors and bring natural scents indoors by creating floral arrangements, scented beauty products, and more"--
Author
Publisher
Focus Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Describes what solar farms are, how they are better for the environment than some forms of generating power, and how they can be used more in the future to fight climate change"--
Author
Publisher
Cool Springs Press, an imprint of the Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Reducing the lawn is among the biggest trends in homeownership, with an endless stream of homeowners looking for an eco-friendly alternative to a traditional turfgrass lawn. In the last few years alone, over 23 million American adults converted part of their lawn to a natural landscape, and now they're looking to do even more. The biggest challenge to adopting this new ideal of the perfect lawn? Knowing how and when to replace your turf, and which...
Author
Publisher
Melville House
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Growing up in rural Ontario, Erin Zimmerman became fascinated with plants - an obsession that led to a life in academia as a professional botanist. But as her career choices narrowed in the face of failing institutions and subtle, but ubiquitous, sexism, Zimmerman began to doubt herself. Unrooted: Botany, Motherhood, and the Fight to Save an Old Science is a scientist's memoir, a glimpse into the ordinary life of someone in a fascinating field. This...
Pub. Date
2024
Language
None
Description
Famously rich flavor and texture make this a colorful favorite among heirloom enthusiasts. Medium-large, flattened globe, 8-12 oz. fruits. Color is dusky pink with dark shoulders. Multilocular interior ranges from purple to brown to green. Relatively short vines. Indeterminate. USDA Certified Organic.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 14
Language
English
Description
"Twelve-year-old Henna loves living with her two papas and cultivating her beloved plants on the tiny island of Earth's End--until Papa Niall grows seriously ill. Now Henna is determined to find a legendary, long-extinct plant with miraculous healing powers, even though the search means journeying all the way to St. Basil's Conservatory, a botanical boarding school rumored to house seeds of every plant ever grown. At St. Basil's, Henna is surrounded...
Author
Publisher
The Countryman Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Increased awareness of the environment and an ever-present interest in curb appeal means that homeowners are eager for more sustainable, natural landscaping. And why shouldn't they be? In addition to supporting local flora and fauna, ditching grass for lush, native plants helps lower water bills and results in self-sustaining gardens long-term. In John Gidding's At Home with Nature, American homeowners will find thorough blueprints to reap these...
Author
Publisher
New Shoe Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Choose the right houseplants for your space and then help them thrive with Houseplants for Beginners at your side. Having happy, healthy plants can make a space feel happy and healthy too. They add color, texture, and beauty--and can also improve air quality. For new plant parents eager for these benefits, this affordable, adapted edition of Houseplants by Lisa Eldred Steinkopf offers easy-to-understand information and advice. Each chapter deals with...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Spring rains change Water from a tumbling creek to a roaring river and bring Tree nutrients it needs to stretch toward the sky. As Sun's rays intensify, the sprouts and fruits and insects of the forest grow and bloom and develop, all working together in harmony. Even Fire, whose work causes Tree to ache from the inside, brings opportunity for the next generation of flora and fauna. Paired with the vivid, organic imagery of Dominique Ramsey, Liz Garton...