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In 1958, Roy Barrette (1897-1995) and his wife left Philadelphia for a small saltwater farm in Brooklin, Maine. He later wrote he wasn't looking to "escape anything, but to find something." At rundown Amen Farm he found the quiet, simple life he was seeking. He worked to rebuild the property and became a neighbor and friend of the famed writer, E.B. White, with whom he often enjoyed a fine martini. Like White, Barrette began writing. His new life...
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This beautifully written and gorgeously produced book describes the remarkable lives and times of the John Tradescants, father and son. In 17th-century Britain, a new breed of "curious" gardeners was pushing at the frontiers of knowledge and new plants were stealing into Europe from East and West. John Tradescant and his son were at the vanguard of this change-as gardeners, as collectors, and above all as exemplars of an age that began in wonder and...
1843) Vegetable Superfoods
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Superfoods are rich in antioxidants and are consumed to prevent modern-day life style diseases such as heart attack, diabetes, cancer and osteoporosis. Vegetable Superfoods are those vegetables which are rich in plant-based antioxidants and phytonutrients that help us stay fit and young. Major vegetable Superfoods are brassica vegetables, bulb vegetables, seaweeds, and mushrooms.
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Este libro de horticultura es una pequeña guía para el cultivo de vegetales en diferentes entornos, desde el hogar hasta el huerto comercial. Incluye información detallada sobre la selección del sitio y la preparación del suelo, la elección de los cultivos adecuados y la planificación del huerto, así como consejos para el cuidado y mantenimiento de las plantas, la cosecha y el almacenamiento. También se discuten los diferentes tipos de horticultura,...
1845) A Beginner's Guide for Medicinal Herbs: Improve Well Being, Reduce Pain, Inflammation & Anxiety
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Barb Slocum shows you how simple it is to make herbal remedies using simple and readily available plants. These mixtures are safe and have been proven to cure multiple ailments safely. Replace your medicines with natural, less addictive, and healing herbs as a cheaper low cost alternative to healing. This guide will teach you how to: - Basics about healing herbs - Preparing herbs used for healing - Types of healing herbs - Different uses of healing...
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Surprising as it may seem, the first place an experienced gardener looks for advice and ideas is not the local gardening store or even the nearby botanical garden, but a good library. Gardeners have been sharing their wisdom for thousands of years, and their books and treatises still provide a rich resource for growers and landscapers today. Here in this volume is a bouquet of quotations that will strike a responsive chord with anyone who has ever...
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Imagine a thriving garden in your backyard, bursting with vibrantly colored blooms and lush green leaves, shaded by tall trees. Now imagine the same garden, alive with buzzing and flapping and chirping and croaking. Imagine the ecological impact of encouraging natural pollinators. Imagine the excitement of watching your garden become a hub of activity and learning about all of its different visitors. For those who relish observing nature in action,...
1848) 1,001 Gardening Tips & Tricks: Timeless Advice for Growing Vegetables, Flowers, Shrubs, and More
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Over 1,000 Tips for Planting Vegetables, Flowers, Houseplants, Shrubs, Herbs, and Trees!
This comprehensive collection of practical tips covers all aspects of gardening, from flowers and houseplants to planting shrubs, vegetables, herbs, and trees. In addition, find advice for dealing with garden pests, learn about the tools that will make your life much easier, and find valuable ways to avoid the aches and pains that often go along with the hard...
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Cultivating Abundance at Home: How Indoor Gardening Can Feed and Connect Us All Have you ever wondered how you can grow your own food at home, fostering a sense of abundance and connection with nature? Are you seeking a guide to indoor gardening that not only feeds your body but also nourishes your soul? Consider these questions: How can I cultivate a thriving indoor garden that provides fresh, nutritious food for myself and my loved ones?What steps...
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Homegrown humus is easy with cover crops!
Cover crops are a simple, cheap way to boost your soil's organic matter, to fight weeds, to prevent erosion, to attract pollinators, and to keep the ecosystem in balance. Unfortunately, most information on growing cover crops is written for people who plow their soil every year and are willing to spray herbicides. You can get all of the same benefits in a no-till garden, though, if you're clever.
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Japanese Style Companion Planting brings the techniques of a master farmer in Japan to home gardeners all over the world, with over 175 easy-to-follow color illustrations and detailed texts.
Japanese gardeners typically work with small plots and are experts at making the most efficient use of available garden space. They have long understood that when compatible vegetables and fruits are grown together, the result is increased yields, healthier plants,...
1852) Propagation Of Plants - A Complete Guide For Professional And Amateur Growers Of Plants By Seeds
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This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to propagating plants, specially designed for the novice or home gardener. With clear instructions and helpful diagrams, this book walks the budding gardener through every step from preparation and planning to cutting, layering, dividing, seeding, and beyond. This classic guide is highly recommended for those looking for an accessible introduction to the world gardening, and it would make for a worthy...
1853) The Benefits of Date Palm Leaves (Phoenix Dactylifera) From Jannah Firdaus Paradise for Body Health
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"The Benefits of Date Palm Leaves (Phoenix Dactylifera) From Jannah Firdaus Paradise For Body Health & Spiritual Healing" is a captivating book that uncovers the remarkable properties of date palm leaves. Through meticulous research and insightful anecdotes, this book explores the numerous health benefits of date palm leaves, such as boosting immunity and promoting detoxification. It delves into the spiritual aspects of this ancient plant, revealing...
1854) How to Grow Carrot Cake
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Can you really grow a carrot cake?
Today, many children do not know where the foods they eat come from. This book takes kids step-by-step through all the stages needed to go from a packet of seeds to a crop of carrots and finally, a delicious carrot cake.
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¿Quieres aprender a cultivar tus propios alimentos?
Cultivar tu propia comida te da poder.
Una vez que lo tienes, es algo que nunca te podrá ser quitado.
En Huertos urbanos para principiantes, descubrirás:
• Cómo llevar verduras y hierbas desde la plantación hasta la cosecha.
• Porque reciclar los residuos domésticos es lo mejor que puedes hacer por este planeta y es la segunda mejor cosa que puedes hacer por tu huerto.
• Cómo...
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Don't sacrifice your garden or green space because you suffer from chronic pain, health issues, or other ailments. The Wellness Garden is your guide! If you love to garden but also worry about the physical strain, or if you are in search of ways to promote a healthier lifestyle, and even combat specific, chronic, health issues, then noted garden author and speaker Shawna Coronado has good news for you! You can stay active, fight chronic pain, and...
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Kitchen gardens, moss gardens, botanical gardens, landscape gardens: there are as many varieties of gardens as there are gardeners, and the way we tend to our gardens is just as vast. Every gardener discovers a new world every year-regardless of whether they cultivate heirloom vegetables, specialize in wild herbs, create a small permaculture garden on the city balcony, or maintain a garden designed for self-sufficiency.
In these informative personal...
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Tamarind is a multipurpose tree. Timber of a fully grown tree yields brown-colored hardy durable heartwood which is used for various carpentry purposes. Young, tender leaves are used as a delicious vegetable. Its pod-shaped fruit has great commercial value. Fruit may be eaten raw or may be used in various culinary or medicinal preparations. Fruit pulp extracted from mature, ripe fruits after removing seeds are available in the market for culinary...
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For over three decades comics fans and creators have regarded Alan Moore as a titan of the form. With works such as V for Vendetta, Watchmen and From Hell, he has repeatedly staked out new territory, attracting literary plaudits and a mainstream audience far removed from his underground origins. His place in popular culture is now such that major Hollywood players vie to adapt his books for cinema. Yet Moore's journey from the hippie Arts Labs of...
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The inspirational DIY guide for painting a stunning portrait in houseplants. Hot Pink Limeade, Café Au Lait, Raspberry Margarita…wait, are we talking about plants here? It's not often that we think of decorative houseplants as "delicious," but in Plant by Numbers, there's no denying that author Steve Asbell makes his powerful debut as a "gourmet chef" of the floral color palette. With his unique and fun recipe-style approach, visually tantalizing...
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