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By Benedict Vanheems. 2021
For anyone who has ever wanted to tend a little piece of ground but wasn&’t sure where to begin, GrowVeg…
offers simple recipes for gardening projects that are both attainable and beautiful. Benedict Vanheems, editor of the popular website GrowVeg.com, guides aspiring green thumbs to success from the start, no matter what size gardening space you have. Get recommendations for veggie varieties for your first edible garden, plant a miniature orchard, and grow an edible archway, or keep your efforts contained by cultivating a rustic crate of herbs on a sunny balcony, a crop of carrots in a basket, or nutritious and delicious sprouts in a jar on the kitchen counter. The beginner-friendly instructions and step-by-step photography detail more than 30 approachable, small-scale gardening projects that will inspire and empower you to get growing! This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.By Max Adams. 2021
An informative, richly illustrated book about eighty of the world’s most important and remarkable treesOur planet is home to some…
three trillion trees—roughly four hundred for every person on Earth. In Trees of Life, Max Adams selects, from sixty thousand extant species, eighty remarkable trees through which to celebrate the richness of humanity’s relationship with trees, woods, and forests.In a sequence of informative and beautifully illustrated portraits, divided between six thematic sections, Adams investigates the trees that human cultures have found most useful across the world and ages: trees that yield timber and other materials of immense practical value, trees that bear edible fruits and nuts, trees that deliver special culinary ingredients and traditions, and trees that give us dyes, essences, and medicines. In a section titled “Supertrees,” Adams considers trees that have played a pivotal role in maintaining natural and social communities, while a final section, “Trees for the Planet,” looks at a group of trees so valuable to humanity that they must be protected at all costs from loss.From the apple to the oak, the logwood to the breadfruit, and the paper mulberry to the Dahurian larch, these are trees that offer not merely shelter, timber, and fuel but also drugs, foods, and fibers. Trees of Life presents a plethora of fascinating stories about them.By Sherri Brooks Vinton. 2014
In this comprehensive guide, expert author Sherri Brooks Vinton answers the home preserver&’s most commonly asked questions about every aspect…
of food preservation, from refrigeration and freezing to canning, drying, and fermenting all kinds of fruits and vegetables. She also offers tips and techniques for setting up your kitchen, choosing the preserving process that best suits your needs, making equipment and ingredient substitutions, and much more. Whether you&’re new to preserving or just looking to refresh your memory at the start of the season, whether you want to know the difference between jam and jelly or which varieties of tomatoes are best for canning, you&’ll find the information and confidence you need with this kitchen companion in hand. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.By Paulina Bren. 2021
From award-winning author Paulina Bren comes the first history of New York&’s most famous residential hotel—The Barbizon—and the remarkable women…
who lived there.WELCOME TO NEW YORK&’S LEGENDARY HOTEL FOR WOMEN Liberated from home and hearth by World War I, politically enfranchised and ready to work, women arrived to take their place in the dazzling new skyscrapers of Manhattan. But they did not want to stay in uncomfortable boarding houses. They wanted what men already had—exclusive residential hotels with daily maid service, cultural programs, workout rooms, and private dining. Built in 1927 at the height of the Roaring Twenties, the Barbizon Hotel was intended as a safe haven for the &“Modern Woman&” seeking a career in the arts. It became the place to stay for any ambitious young woman hoping for fame and fortune. Sylvia Plath fictionalized her time there in The Bell Jar, and, over the years, its almost 700 tiny rooms with matching floral curtains and bedspreads housed Titanic survivor Molly Brown; actresses Grace Kelly, Liza Minnelli, Ali MacGraw, Jaclyn Smith, Phylicia Rashad, and Cybill Shepherd; writers Joan Didion, Diane Johnson, Gael Greene, and Meg Wolitzer; and many more. Mademoiselle magazine boarded its summer interns there, as did Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School its students and the Ford Modeling Agency its young models. Before the hotel&’s residents were household names, they were young women arriving at the Barbizon with a suitcase and a dream. Not everyone who passed through the Barbizon&’s doors was destined for success—for some it was a story of dashed hopes—but until 1981, when men were finally let in, the Barbizon offered its residents a room of their own and a life without family obligations or expectations. It gave women a chance to remake themselves however they pleased; it was the hotel that set them free. No place had existed like it before or has since. Beautifully written and impeccably researched, The Barbizon weaves together a tale that has, until now, never been told. It is both a vivid portrait of the lives of these young women who came to New York looking for something more, and an epic history of women&’s ambition.By Claire Ratinon. 2020
A vegetable garden is not an option for everyone, and so container growing has become desirable for people with little…
outside space Many have discovered the love of growing houseplants and want to take their skills to another level; others are inspired by the idea of growing their own food organically and sustainably. The book covers all the essentials of growing a range of edible plants in pots, and meeting each crop's specific needs.Author Claire Ratinon brings her urban food growing expertise to this popular subject, in a book designed to appeal to new gardeners and anyone who would like to take on the rewarding challenge of growing their own dinner, even if they've only got a window box or balcony to work with.By Morgan Doane. 2018
Aimed at a new generation of indoor gardening enthusiasts, this book is a perfect guide for anyone keen to see…
their plant offspring thrive. Plants have found popularity in the small home, and are being proclaimed the new stars of Instagram. This attractive little book is ideal for the novice "plant parent," providing tips on how to choose plants, and above all how to care for them and keep them thriving. Indoor-plant experts and Instagrammers Erin Harding and Morgan Doane bring the subject to life alongside their beautiful photographs of happy plants in the home.By Christopher Lloyd. 2021
'He was the best informed, liveliest and most innovative gardening writer of our times' GUARDIAN'Infuriating, irascible ... a brilliant gardener…
and a brilliant writer' Monty Don, ObserverChristo Lloyd was recognised as one of the foremost gardeners and garden writers of the 20th century. Here, for the first time, is the definitive collection of his best, most informative, and so often amusing, garden writing.Christo on gardening: Ours, in its humble way, is an art as well as a craft. At the same time it keeps us in touch with the earth, the seasons, and with that complex of interrelated forces both animate and inanimate which we call nature. It is a humanizing occupation.On weeding:Many gardeners will agree that hand-weeding is not the terrible drudgery that it is often made out to be. Some people find in it a kind of soothing monotony. It leaves their minds free to develop the plot for their next novel or to perfect the brilliant repartee with which they should have encountered a relative's latest example of unreasonableness.By National Gardening Association, Steven A. Frowine. 2021
Cultivate your passion to grow In a 1625 essay, Francis Bacon called gardens "the purest of human pleasures," and what…
was true then is even more so today—gardening can give you a serene refuge from the short-lived (and noisy!) distractions of modern life and a fertile basis for satisfaction that will bear fruit long into the future. To help you get started on your own leafy paradise, the new edition of Gardening Basics For Dummies grounds you thoroughly in the fundamentals of soil, flowers, trees, and lawns—and helps you get to know the names of what you're planting along the way! In a friendly, straightforward style, professional horticulturist Steven A. Frowine distills 50 years of gardening experience to show you how to start growing your expertise—from planning out your own mini-Eden and planting your first annuals, bulbs, and perennials through to laying the perfect lawn, raising tasty crops, and even introducing fish to your landscape! He also digs into the grubbier side of horticultural life, making sure you're as prepared as any seasoned farmer to deal with pests, weeds, and other challenges the earth will throw up at you. Create your ideal garden plan Become an expert on common flora with definitions and descriptions Know how to look after your soil Get creative with butterfly and children's gardens Whether you're beginning with a tiny garden in a box, or beautifying your property with tree-lined groves and flowery bowers, this is the ideal introduction to the intense pleasure of gardening and will make you happy to reap what you’ve sown!By Shana Corey. 2004
By Nancy Ross. 2018
Cherchez-vous un moyen facile d’apprendre à concevoir votre minimaison et y vivre dans la simplicité? Que vous vouliez construire ou…
concevoir votre minimaison, ou tout simplement savoir si ce mode de vie vous convient, ce guide d’initiation saura vous être utile. Voici un aperçu de ce qu’il contient : Les avantages d’habiter une minimaison Le financement de votre minimaison Trouver l’emplacement idéal Astuces de rangement pour maximiser l’espace Idées pour la cuisine Conceptions de salon, de salle de bain, de chambre à coucher Conseils et astuces pour habiter en minimaison Et bien plus encore!By Nancy Ross. 2017
VUOI SCOPRIRE I PRO E I CONTRO DEL GIARDINAGGIO IN VASO? Ecco un’anteprima di ciò che imparerai… • Come scegliere…
i vasi appropriati per il tuo giardino • Come creare un ambiente favorevole per le piante in vaso • Come decidere il momento giusto per piantare • Quali sono le piante migliori da coltivare in vaso • Consigli per rendere le tue piante rigogliose • E tanto, tanto altro! Apprenderai a coltivare le seguenti verdure… • Lattuga • Cipolle • Pomodori • Carote • Ravanelli • Cetrioli • Fagioli • Barbabietole • Cavoli • Melanzane • Peperoni • E molto altro ancora!By Nancy Ross. 2017
El movimiento Granja Moderna ha estado circulando por años y lentamente está ganando su popularidad. Las personas que están cansadas…
de estar a merced de sus tiendas locales en términos de productos disponibles y precios están encontrando que la simpleza y el trabajo duro de vivir en el movimiento Granja Moderna son perfectos para ellos. Este es un movimiento que nos permite volver a nuestras raíces, hagamos memoria los 1800s cuando la gente básicamente tenía que proveerse por sí mismos para una gran cantidad de las cosas que necesitaban. El movimiento moderno de Granja es un poco diferente de lo que encontrarías en los 1800s, pero las ideas siguen siendo las mismas. Idealmente, tú serás capaz de salir a tu propio terreno y cuidar de todo tú mismo, sin tener que conseguir comida, ropa, agua o electricidad o cualquier otra cosa de otra índole. Por supuesto, esto es un poco difícil de lograr para mucha gente; algunos no quieren tener este gran compromiso, al menos al principio, y otros pueden gustar de su estilo de vida actual y sólo quieren ahorrar algo de dinero. Esto es el por qué la definición de Granja Moderna ha cambiado con el transcurso del tiempo para incluir a cualquier individuo que esté trabajando hacia una vida de autosuficiencia, incluso aquellos que no han llegado hasta ese punto aún. Esta guía te proporcionará toda la información que necesitas para entender el estilo de vida Granja Moderna y lo que te hace falta hacer para comenzar. Ya sea que sólo estés buscando probarlo sólo en algunos aspectos y quieras saber dónde tienes que comenzar o que quieras saltar de lleno y vivir este estilo de vida al máximo, esta guía tiene la información que necesitas para comenzar. El estilo de vida Granja Moderna tiene tantos beneficios que tú vas a poder gozar. La simplicidad de la vida, la capacidad de depender sólo de ti mismo y tus vecinos e incluso la oportunidad de simplemente sentarse y disfrutar de las cosBy Nancy Ross. 2017
¿QUIERES PARENDER LOS PROS Y CONTRAS DE LA JARDINERÍA EN MACETEROS? Aquí Tienes Una Vista Previa De Lo Que Aprenderás...…
Consiguiendo Maceteros Para Tu Jardín Creando Un Ambiente Apropiado para las Plantas de Maceteros Escogiendo el Tiempo Apropiado para Plantar Las Mejores Plantas para Crecer en Tu Jardín de Maceteros Tips para Ayudar al Crecimieto de Tus Plantas Y Mucho, Mucho, ¡Más! Aquí Tienes Una Vista Previa De Los Vegetales que Aprenderás a Cultivar... Lechiga Cebollas Tomates Zanahorias Rábanos Pepinos Frijoles (Porotos) Betabeles Vegetales Crucíferos Berenjenas Pepinos Y Mucho, Mucho, ¡Más!By Nancy Ross. 2017
El árbol Bonsái es una excelente opción para cualquier jardín. Aunque no provee el alimento ni la medicina como otras…
plantas lo hacen, el árbol Bonsái es capaz de proveer belleza al jardín y puede ser una muy buena manera de exhibir tu trabajo como jardinero, o incluso hacer un gran regalo. Aunque estos árboles vienen tradicionalmente de China y Japón, son fantásticos para tenerlos en el mundo occidental. Esta guía hablará de muchos temas acerca de lo que necesitas saber para comenzar a cultivar un Bonsái en tu propio hogar. Esta guía tendrá muchos temas sobre lo que necesitas saber para comenzar a cultivar tu propio Bonsái. Hablaremos sobre una variedad de temas como lo que es un árbol Bonsái, cómo elegir el mejor para principiantes, cómo replantar un árbol Bonsái, cómo podarlo, la importancia de darle la nutrición y el agua adecuada, y mucho más. Cuando termines de leer esta guía, serás capaz de volverte un experto en el cultivo de árboles Bonsái en muy poco tiempo. Cuando estés listo para comenzar a cultivar un Bonsái e intentar una forma única de jardinería en tu hogar, entonces ese será el momento adecuado para que aprendas más acerca del crecimiento de los Bonsái. ¡Esta guía te proporcionará toda la información que necesitas para comenzar el día de hoy!By Nancy Ross. 2017
La jardinería de invernadero puede ser una gran forma para extender tu temporada de cosecha y, a la vez, divertirte…
más con este hobby. Para aquellos que viven en climas norteños, es normal tener que lidiar con ciertos problemas, heladas tardías o temperaturas bajas durante los principios de primavera. A menudo esto implica que las semillas no podrán germinar con facilidad. Con un invernadero adecuado, esto no será un obstáculo, debido a que te proveerá de condiciones aptas para que las plantas puedan florecer. Con esta guía, podrás comenzar un invernadero a tu gusto. Empezaremos explicando lo básico: proceso para plantar, cuánta agua necesitarás para cada planta, la temperatura correcta, cómo elegir la tierra (sustrato), eliminar plagas de forma natural. Cuando estés listo, incluso un principiante podrá comenzar su propio invernadero en poco tiempo. Cuando estés preparado para extender tus temporadas de cultivo y para sacarle el jugo a tu invernadero, mejor lee esta guía, aprenderás todo lo que necesitas para cultivar cualquier planta que quieras, sin importar donde vivas.By Nancy Ross. 2017
¿DESEAS APRENDER LOS PORMENORES DE JARDINERÍA PARA PRINCIPIANTES? Aquí Está Un Anticipo De Lo Que Aprenderás Sobre La Jardinería De…
Contenedores… •Conseguir los Contenedores para tu Jardín •Crear un Buen Entorno para las Plantas de Contenedor •Elegir el Momento Correcto para Plantar •Las Mejores Plantas para Cultivar en tu Jardín de Contenedores •Consejos para Ayudar a que tus Plantas Prosperen •¡Mucho, Mucho Más! Aquí Está Un Anticipo De Lo Que Aprenderás Sobre La Jardinería De Invernadero… •Montar un Jardín de Invernadero •Cultivar Plantas en tu Invernadero •Formas de Controlar el Clima en tu Invernadero •Algunos de los Mejores Métodos para Plantar en el Invernadero •Cómo Deshacerse de las Pestes •¡Mucho, Mucho Más! Aquí Está Un Anticipo De Lo Que Aprenderás Sobre La Jardinería Vertical… •Montar la Base que Necesitas en tu Jardín •Trabajo de Mantenimiento de tu Jardín Vertical •Hacer Espacio para las Plantas •Seleccionar las Plantas Correctas •Algunos Consejos para tu Jardín Vertical •¡Mucho, Mucho Más!By Ellen Labrecque, Who Hq. 2021
How did an immigrant who sold sewing supplies in New York City reinvent himself in the American West by creating…
the most iconic pair of pants in the world? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library!As a young working-class German immigrant, Levi Strauss left his family's dry goods business in New York City to journey out west for the California Gold Rush. Only Levi wasn't looking for gold -- he wanted to provide the miners with sturdy clothes to wear while they worked in the dusty river beds. His solution? Blue jeans -- pants made of strong denim fabric -- which have become one of the most beloved and fashionable clothing items in the world. Who Was Levi Strauss? follows the remarkable journey of this American businessman, and takes a look at how one man and a pair of pants changed fashion and the world forever.By Erin Benzakein. 2021
A stunning guide to growing, harvesting, and arranging gorgeous dahlia blooms from celebrated farmer-florist and New York Times bestselling author…
Erin Benzakein, founder of Floret Flower Farm.World-renowned flower farmer and floral designer Erin Benzakein reveals all the secrets to growing, cultivating, and arranging gorgeous dahlias. These coveted floral treasures come in a dazzling range of colors, sizes, and forms, with enough variety for virtually every garden space and personal preference, making them one of the most beloved flowers for arrangements.In these pages, readers will discover:• Expert advice for planting, harvesting, and arranging garden-fresh dahlias• A simple-to-follow overview of the dahlia classification system• An A–Z guide with photos and descriptions of more than 350 varieties• Step-by-step how-to's for designing show-stopping dahlia bouquets that elevate any occasionExpert Author: Erin Benzakein's gorgeous flowers are celebrated throughout the world. Her book Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers was a New York Times bestseller and her first book, Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden, won the American Horticultural Society Book Award.Filled with Wisdom: Overflowing with hundreds of lush photographs and invaluable advice, DISCOVERING DAHLIAS is an essential resource for gardeners and a must-have for anyone who loves flowers, including flower lovers, avid and novice gardeners, floral designers, florists, small farmers, stylists, and designers.By Frances Tophill. 2020
'A refreshing, uplifting and positive look at the true value of a garden.' -- Alan TitchmarshThe perfect book for any…
gardener looking to get back in touch with their wild side.The rewilding of public spaces and farmland is vitally important to conservation, but how can we support native species and provide rich habitats on our own doorsteps?In this practical, beautifully illustrated guide horticulturalist and Gardener's World presenter Frances Tophill shows you how to plan and maintain a beautiful garden that will attract bees and birds as well as a throng of unsung garden heroes. Whether you have a small balcony or a large open space, discover the joys of welcoming natural ecosystems back into your garden - along with a host of new visitors.By Kathryn Kellogg. 2020
Our planet is in danger! It's time to make a difference to ensure its future by taking up the zero-waste…
challenge. Zero Waste Kids is full of fun ways to help you make sustainable choices to save planet Earth. Become informed about the crisis we're in but also, more importantly, take action through the 30 achievable child-friendly challenges to reduce waste, including craft activities and lifestyle changes to reduce, reuse and recycle your way to a better future.Filled with facts about the state of our planet, the environmental impact of over-consuming and the waste we produce and where it goes.Written by US author Kathryn Kellogg, a leading voice in the zero-waste movement, author of the adult book 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste, founder of the Going Zero Waste blog, featured in publications such as National Geographic, The Times, the Guardian, CNN.