Companion Grasses

Author : Brian Teare
Publisher : Omnidawn
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 189065079X

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Companion Grasses by Brian Teare Pdf

What does it mean to dwell in a place? These adventurous poems go on foot in search of answers. Walking the cities, coasts, forests and mountains of Northern California and New England, they immerse themselves in the specifics of bioregion and microclimate, and take special note of the cycle of death and rebirth that plays out dramatically in California's chaparral and grasslands. Inspired by Transcendentalism, Companion Grasses sees the sacred in the workings of the material world, but its indebtedness to the ecological tradition of California poets like Gary Snyder and Brenda Hillman means that it also unearths such evidence in the sensual materiality of words themselves. Both ecologically rich landscapes and highly rhythmic inscapes, these poems set seasonal and human dramas side-by-side, wresting an original, signature music from the meeting of site and sight. In pursuing an aesthetics situated in place, they compose an ethics of what it means to be a human companion to the natural world: "What we love, how we care for it, /is where we live."

Author : Helen Philbrick
Publisher : Floris Books
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-15
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781782503385

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Companion Plants and How to Use Them by Helen Philbrick Pdf

It has long been observed, by farmers, gardeners and botanists alike, that from time to time certain plants seem to affect certain other plants growing their near them – both favourably and unfavourably. By taking account of these relationships, farmers and gardeners can improve the quality of food and flowers, reduce losses from pests and disease, drought and frost, and enhance both satisfaction and pleasure in their work and financial profit. Years of experimentation by Richard Gregg and subsequently Helen Philbrick and others resulted in this unique reference book. It offers a detailed and comprehensive A-Z of plants and how they affect each other and their surrounding environment, including the soil, insects and birds.

Author : Brian Lowell
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 479 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2022-03-29
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780744059335

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Companion Planting for Beginners by Brian Lowell Pdf

If you want a vibrant, chemical-free vegetable garden, companion planting is the solution. Did you know tomatoes produce a natural insecticide that can help protect carrots against pests? Or that planting mint near lettuce can repel slugs? Every gardener knows that the key to an abundant harvest in their vegetable garden is controlling pests and disease, while still maintaining a healthy growing environment. But it is possible to have a healthy, thriving vegetable garden without using dangerous chemicals? It is, as long as you know how to pair up the right plants. Organic gardeners have known for years that planting the right plants together is the key to minimizing pests, improving soil quality, and increasing the yield of their gardens, and almost any vegetable you can grow likely has a beneficial companion. Companion planting is the ideal way to avoid using chemicals, while still increasing the efficiency of your garden. Expert organic gardener Brian Lowell will teach you how to use plants to create a beautiful, vibrant vegetable garden that will be free of toxic chemicals. Here's what you'll find inside: Handy companion planting pairings for all of the most common garden vegetables Practical, simple photography and colorful illustrations for dozens of beneficial planting configurations Expert advice from a master gardener that is specifically designed for beginners Loads of troubleshooting tips for fixing common issues with companion-planted gardens Tips for setting up the perfect vegetable garden, including practical advice on watering, soil management, troubleshooting, and more

Author : G. Boonman
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401582247

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East Africa’s grasses and fodders: Their ecology and husbandry by G. Boonman Pdf

The series Tasks for Vegetation Science is devoted to a variety of research aspects in vegetation science, pure as wellas applied. Of the applied problems one of the most pressing is to achieve better knowledge and improvement of the pasture vegetation in tropical and subtropical regions. As series editor I was impressed by the sheer volume of useful scientific information concerning pasture plants from East Africa collected during many years by Dr. Boonman and compiled in one manuscript. Dr. Boonman first came to East Africa in 1963 on an overland journey along the river Nile which took him from Alexandria in Egypt to Lake Victoria in Uganda and Kenya and back again. After a brief spell as a cotton agronomist in the Sudan Gezira he joined the grassland research team at Kitale, Kenya in 1966. Improvement ofseed yield oftropical grasses was his principal interest which finally led him into the fieldof breeding grasses. Well-known varieties from his work include Boma & Elmba Rhodesgrass as wellas Clone 13Elephantgrass. In 1979he was recalled to The Netherlands to head a cooperative seedcompany involved in the breeding of grasses and cereals. The author has focused this study on one region, Eastern Africa.Global application of theories runs into conflicts too easily with local types of farming, if not with bare economics. Very few books can be found that describe existing practices and seek local answers by digging deep in the stacks of old, local reports.

Author : Jessica Walliser
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 527 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2020-12-22
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781635861341

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Plant Partners by Jessica Walliser Pdf

Companion planting has a long history of use by gardeners, but the explanation of why it works has been filled with folklore and conjecture. Plant Partners delivers a research-based rationale for this ever-popular growing technique, offering dozens of ways you can use scientifically tested plant partnerships to benefit your whole garden. Through an enhanced understanding of how plants interact with and influence each other, this guide suggests specific plant combinations that improve soil health and weed control, decrease pest damage, and increase biodiversity, resulting in real and measurable impacts in the garden. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Dairy cattle
ISBN : MINN:30000003126947

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Research Summaries by Anonim Pdf

Author : National Research Council (U.S.). Highway Research Board
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Roadside improvement
ISBN : IND:30000106634433

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Roadside Development and Maintenance by National Research Council (U.S.). Highway Research Board Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1158 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Fishes
ISBN : CORNELL:31924053973271

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Special Scientific Report--wildlife by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Grasses
ISBN : UCR:31210018771376

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Establishment of Seeded Grasslands for Wildlife Habitat in the Prairie Pothole Region by Anonim Pdf

Techniques are described for establishment of seeded grasslands on cultivated to provide wildlife habitat within the glaciated prairie pothole region in the north-central United States. Management of grassland habitats on a sound ecological basis is an important wildlife management activity in the region. The primary purpose of the guidelines in this publication is to help managers establish and maintain good stands of seeded cover for waterfowl nesting and use by other prairie wildlife.

Author : Lisa Mason Ziegler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03-27
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780760357583

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Vegetables Love Flowers by Lisa Mason Ziegler Pdf

Fight garden pests and increase your yields the natural way with this tried and true technique! Planting vegetables and flowers together is one of the oldest ways to create a healthy, bountiful garden; but there's more to the method than you might think. Vegetables Love Flowers walks you through the ins and outs of companion planting, from how it works to which plants go together and how to grow the best garden for your climate. Alongside gorgeous garden photography, you'll also learn about: Seed-starting, growing, and harvesting How to make garden flower bouquets, with "recipes" for various arrangements How to attract beneficial creatures to pollinate your garden and prey on its pests Pesticide-free pest-control measures Composting heaps and bins With the right information and some careful planning, you can help your plants thrive—and beautify your garden in the process.

Author : Jacqueline Heriteau,Holly Hunter Stonehill,Liz Ball,James Fizzell,Joe Lamp'l
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2012-08-30
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781610587150

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New England Gardener's Handbook by Jacqueline Heriteau,Holly Hunter Stonehill,Liz Ball,James Fizzell,Joe Lamp'l Pdf

New England Gardener’s Handbook is written by popular gardening experts who include their collective wisdom in one complete guide for New England gardeners. In addition to the hundreds of hardy plants in eleven different plant categories, there are monthly to-do calendars assisting gardeners with the proper care and timing for everything from planting to pruning. Full-color photos for each plant and helpful illustrations and charts make this an easy-to-use resource for all New England gardeners with expert advice for home gardeners in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

Author : Lori A. May
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-12-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781628923100

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The Write Crowd by Lori A. May Pdf

Writing may be a solitary profession, but it is also one that relies on a strong sense of community. The Write Crowd offers practical tips and examples of how writers of all genres and experience levels contribute to the sustainability of the literary community, the success of others, and to their own well-rounded writing life. Through interviews and examples of established writers and community members, readers are encouraged to immerse themselves fully in the literary world and the community-at-large by engaging with literary journals, reading series and public workshops, advocacy and education programs, and more. In contemporary publishing, the writer is expected to contribute outside of her own writing projects. Editors and publishers hope to see their writers active in the community, and the public benefits from a more personal interaction with authors. Yet the writer must balance time and resources between deadlines, day jobs, and other commitments. The Write Crowd demonstrates how writers may engage with peers and readers, and have a positive effect on the greater community, without sacrificing writing time.

Author : Andre Bationo,Boaz Waswa,Jeremiah M. Okeyo,Fredah Maina,Job Maguta Kihara
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1363 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2011-08-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 904812543X

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Innovations as Key to the Green Revolution in Africa by Andre Bationo,Boaz Waswa,Jeremiah M. Okeyo,Fredah Maina,Job Maguta Kihara Pdf

Africa can achieve self sufficiency in food production through adoption of innovations in the agriculture sector. Numerous soil fertility and crop production technologies have been generated through research, however, wide adoption has been low. African farmers need better technologies, more sustainable practices, and fertilizers to improve and sustain their crop productivity and to prevent further degradation of agricultural lands. The agricultural sector also needs to be supported by functional institutions and policies that will be able to respond to emerging challenges of globalization and climate change.

Author : United States. Agricultural Research Service. Soil and Water Conservation Research Division
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 726 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-03
Category : Soil conservation
ISBN : UOM:39015017878110

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Abstracts of Recent Published Material on Soil and Water Conservation by United States. Agricultural Research Service. Soil and Water Conservation Research Division Pdf

Abstracts for Dec. 1954- issued in the Agricultural Research Service's series ARS-41.

Author : H.-D. Behnke,K. Esser,J. W. Kadereit,U. Lüttge,M. Runge
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 711 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642804465

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Progress in Botany by H.-D. Behnke,K. Esser,J. W. Kadereit,U. Lüttge,M. Runge Pdf

With one volume each year, this review series keeps scientists and advanced students informed of the latest developments and results in all areas of the plant sciences. Starting with this volume, the sections of PROGRESS IN BOTANY have been restructured. The new sections - Genetics - Cell Biology and Physiology - Systematics and Comparative Morphology - Ecology and Vegetation Science - correspond to the subdivision of the field of botany generally used by the scientific community.