Grow Wild

Author : Lorraine Johnson
Publisher : Random House Canada
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Native plant gardening
ISBN : 0679309195

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Grow Wild! : Native-plant Gardening in Canada and Northern United States by Lorraine Johnson Pdf

Newcomers to the garden will likely be drawn by the title, but this whirlwind sampling of native plants, gardens and techniques doesn't deliver on its promises. Despite her admission that "one book can never do justice to the unimaginably complex variations at work in any one region," Johnson (Green Future) seems to attempt just that. The country's regions are covered in three chapters encompassing extended areas of the Northwest, the Prairies and the Northeast. Included are discussions of local conservation efforts; lists of native plants suitable to the region and, importantly, invasive exotics; and abbreviated visits with local gardeners. Profiles of specific gardens are interspersed among the plant lists but do not expand on the lists by demonstrating how the plants can be grown and used. A Pennsylvania gardener with two acres of moss for a lawn boasts "no weeding, no watering," but his stance is somewhat misleading, for only certain Northeast locales could successfully support this particular approach. The final chapter, "The Nuts and Bolts," presenting tips, techniques and sources for planning and planting a native-plant garden, is an overview. Like the volume as a whole, it is best used as a starting point for the rigorous effort of establishing the care-free native-plant garden.

Author : Katy Bowman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1943370168

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Grow Wild by Katy Bowman Pdf

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Author : Lauren Friedauer
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-02
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781666719475

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Grow Wild by Lauren Friedauer Pdf

A modern expression of hardships, hurt, pain, discovery, growth, strength, and empowerment, Grow Wild walks readers through the sometimes painful, sometimes joyful existence that is life while reminding them that they are not alone. It will take your hand and help you feel seen and heard in the darkest, quietest places.

Author : Thomas Martyn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1763
Category : Botany
ISBN : HARVARD:32044106357189

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Plantae Cantabrigienses, Or, A Catalogue of the Plants which Grow Wild in the County of Cambridge, by Thomas Martyn Pdf

Author : Eileen M Stark
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-24
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781594858673

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Real Gardens Grow Natives by Eileen M Stark Pdf

CLICK HERE to download sample native plants from Real Gardens Grow Natives For many people, the most tangible and beneficial impact they can have on the environment is right in their own yard. Aimed at beginning and veteran gardeners alike, Real Gardens Grow Natives is a stunningly photographed guide that helps readers plan, implement, and sustain a retreat at home that reflects the natural world. Gardening with native plants that naturally belong and thrive in the Pacific Northwest’s climate and soil not only nurtures biodiversity, but provides a quintessential Northwest character and beauty to yard and neighborhood! For gardeners and conservationists who lack the time to read through lengthy design books and plant lists or can’t afford a landscape designer, Real Gardens Grow Natives is accessible yet comprehensive and provides the inspiration and clear instruction needed to create and sustain beautiful, functional, and undemanding gardens. With expert knowledge from professional landscape designer Eileen M. Stark, Real Gardens Grow Natives includes: * Detailed profiles of 100 select native plants for the Pacific Northwest west of the Cascades, plus related species, helping make plant choice and placement. * Straightfoward methods to enhance or restore habitat and increase biodiversity * Landscape design guidance for various-sized yards, including sample plans * Ways to integrate natives, edibles, and nonnative ornamentals within your garden * Specific planting procedures and secrets to healthy soil * Techniques for propagating your own native plants * Advice for easy, maintenance using organic methods

Author : Laura Madeleine
Publisher : Thomas Dunne Books
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781250100597

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Where the Wild Cherries Grow by Laura Madeleine Pdf

How far must you run to leave the past behind in order to find love? In Where the Wild Cherries Grow by Laura Madeleine, it is 1919, and the end of the war has not brought peace for Emeline Vane. Lost in grief, she is suddenly alone at the heart of a depleted family. And just as everything seems to be slipping beyond her control, in a moment of desperation, she boards a train and runs away. Her journey leads her to a tiny seaside village in the South of France. Taken in by café owner Maman and her twenty-year-old son, Emeline discovers a world completely new to her: of oranges, olives and wild herbs, the raw, rich tastes of the land. But soon secrets from home begin blowing in on the sea waves. Fifty years later, Bill Perch, a young solicitor on his first case, finds Emeline’s diary, and begins to trace an anguished story of betrayal and love that will send him on a journey to discover the truth. What really happened to Emeline all those years ago?

Author : David Hamilton
Publisher : Hodder & Stoughton
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-29
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781529351064

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Where the Wild Things Grow by David Hamilton Pdf

Nestled by the roadside, peeking through the hedgerows, hidden in the woods and even in city streets and parks, wild food is all around us - if you know where to look. From woodland mushrooms and riverbank redcurrants to garden weeds and urban cherry blossoms, Where the Wild Things Grow takes us on a journey through the forager's landscape. Drawing on 25 years of foraging experience, David Hamilton show us how and where to hunt for the food that is hidden all around us. Along the way he delves into the forgotten histories and science of wild foods and their habitats and reveals his many foraging secrets, tips and recipes. You'll discover where to find mallows, mustards and pennywort, as well as sumac, figs and mulberries. You'll learn how to pick the sweetest berries, preserve mushrooms using only a radiator and prepare salads, risottos and puddings all with wild food. In all weathers, landscapes and seasons, David shows us that foraging doesn't just introduce us to new tastes and sensations, it also brings us closer to the natural world on our doorstep. Beautifully illustrated and rich in detail, Where the Wild Things Grow is more than a field guide - it is a celebration of the wonderful and fragile gifts hidden in our landscape.

Author : Patricia Cabot,Meg Cabot
Publisher : St. Martin's Paperbacks
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2015-01-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781466814325

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Where Roses Grow Wild by Patricia Cabot,Meg Cabot Pdf

An enchanting novel by Meg Cabot, originally writing under the name Patricia Cabot—released as an e-book for the first time! She was ruled by her head... Only one thing stood between Edward, Lord Rawlings, and a life of rakish debauchery: a spinster. Even worse, a liberal, educated vicar's daughter, guardian to ten-year-old Jeremy, the true heir to the title Edward did not want. If Jeremy would not assume dukedom, Edward must, a fate of dire responsibility and utter boredom. But this time, her heart was taking the reins. Since there had never been a female his lordship couldn't charm, Edward was sure he would win over the old girl. But Pegeen MacDougal was neither old, nor a girl-she was all woman, with a prickly tongue, infernal green eyes and a buried sensuality that drove him mad. Unfortunately, she loathed him and his class for their fripperies and complete disregard for the less fortunate. But for the sake of the boy, she agreed to accompany him back to his estate. The rise was quickly apparent. For Pegeen knew she could resist Edward's money, his power, his position...his entire world. It was his kiss, however, that promised to be her undoing... Where Roses Grow Wild.

Author : Lorraine Johnson
Publisher : Fulcrum Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Low maintenance gardening
ISBN : 1555913962

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Grow Wild! by Lorraine Johnson Pdf

Naturalistic, native plant gardening for the Northwest, Plains, and Northeast.

Author : Nancy Lawson
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2017-04-18
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781616896171

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The Humane Gardener by Nancy Lawson Pdf

In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.

Author : Gayla Trail
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2008-06-16
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781439103517

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You Grow Girl by Gayla Trail Pdf

This is not your grandmother's gardening book. You Grow Girl is a hip, humorous how-to for crafty gals everywhere who are discovering a passion for gardening but lack the know-how to turn their dreams of homegrown tomatoes and fresh-cut flowers into a reality. Gayla Trail, creator of YouGrowGirl.com, provides guidance for both beginning and intermediate gardeners with engaging tips, projects, and recipes -- whether you have access to a small backyard or merely to a fire escape. You Grow Girl eliminates the intimidation factor and reveals how easy and enjoyable it can be to cultivate plants and flowers even when resources and space are limited. Divided into accessible sections like Plan, Plant, and Grow, You Grow Girl takes readers through the entire gardening experience: Preparing soil Nurturing seedlings Fending off critters Reaping the bounty Readying plants for winter Preparing for the seasons ahead Gayla also includes a wealth of ingenious and creative projects, such as: Transforming your garden's harvest into lush bath and beauty products Converting household junk into canny containers Growing and bagging herbal tea Concocting homemade pest repellents ...and much, much more. Witty, wise, and as practical as it is stylish, You Grow Girl is guaranteed to show you how to get your garden on. All you need is a windowsill and a dream!

Author : Council for Environmental Education (CEE),Project WILD (Tex.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2012-04-10
Category : Activity programs in education
ISBN : 0615583687

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Growing Up WILD by Council for Environmental Education (CEE),Project WILD (Tex.) Pdf

Author : Nick Moyle,Richard Hood
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-23
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780811769341

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Wild Tea by Nick Moyle,Richard Hood Pdf

Discover the incredible uses of 40 home-grown and foraged ingredients for making a variety of original brew-it-yourself recipes. You will learn how to grow, find, harvest, dry, and store ingredients including berries, roots, seeds, leaves, and flowers--plus the profile of each: history, health benefits, parts of the plant to use, and how to brew singly. The 30 recipes are for complex blends and specialty drinks such as detox teas, class night-time brews, Moroccan mint, Korean barley tea, bubble tea, and even dandelion coffee. Step-by-step detailed instructions are given for each recipe. There is also a "best of the rest" section with more unique ingredients that can be added to your brews, such as ginger, cinnamon, pomegranate, and orange. Enjoy the satisfaction and health benefits of brewing your own natural teas!

Author : John Kallas
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2010-06-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781423616597

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Edible Wild Plants by John Kallas Pdf

The founder of Wild Food Adventures presents the definitive, fully illustrated guide to foraging and preparing wild edible greens. Beyond the confines of our well-tended vegetable gardens, there is a wide variety of fresh foods growing in our yards, neighborhoods, or local woods. All that’s needed to take advantage of this wild bounty is a little knowledge and a sense of adventure. In Edible Wild Plants, wild foods expert John Kallas covers easy-to-identify plants commonly found across North America. The extensive information on each plant includes a full pictorial guide, recipes, and more. This volume covers four types of wild greens: Foundation Greens: wild spinach, chickweed, mallow, and purslane Tart Greens: curlydock, sheep sorrel, and wood sorrel Pungent Greens: wild mustard, wintercress, garlic mustard, and shepherd’s purse Bitter Greens: dandelion, cat’s ear, sow thistle, and nipplewort

Author : Lee Reich
Publisher : Taunton Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781600853562

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Grow Fruit Naturally by Lee Reich Pdf

An illustrated guide to planting over thirty fruits using natural methods; with gardening basics; and pruning, pest control, and harvesting tips for each fruit.