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Gardening
Reviews of gardening books focusing on planting, maintenance, and care....if it has anything to do with dirt, seeds, or plants, you'll find it here.
Author
Carolyn Singer
Publisher
Garden Wisdom Press
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Deer in My Garden Volume 1: Perennials & Subshrubs (Yucky Flower Series)
Much more than a list of 'deer-resistant' plants, this book takes the reader into the garden, detailing cultural requirements, bloom length, seasonal interest, landscape use, companion plants, maintenance, and propagation for each plant. This is a reference tool for all gardeners, in deer country or not......
Author
Cherie Everhart
Publisher
Atlantic Publishing Company (FL)
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The Complete Guide to Growing Tomatoes: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide Including Heirloom Tomatoes (Back-To-Basics)
The average tomato farmer has more than 100 varieties of tomatoes, ranging from the sweetest, juiciest strains available to the smallest, easiest to grow options out there. Tomatoes are found in thousands of dishes across the world and they are notoriously expensive, especially in years when bad weather can destroy anywhere between 10% and 60% of the crops harvested in the.......
Author
Angela Williams Duea
Publisher
Atlantic Publishing Group Inc.
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The Complete Guide to Food Preservation: Step-by-step Instructions on How to Freeze, Dry, Can, and Preserve Food
Storing food can be a major challenge for any family or individual who wants to increase the amount of food available without spending additional money. With rising food costs, the advent of at home gardening and the potential represented in storing your own food, it is no wonder that freezing, drying, and canning are becoming much more popular.......
Author
Dale Mayer
Publisher
Atlantic Publishing Group Inc.
2 Review Copies Left
The Complete Guide to Companion Planting: Everything You Need to Know to Make Your Garden and Ornamental Plants Thrive
The idea of companion planting has arisen in the gardening community in recent years as an extremely viable new take on how plants should situated, grown, and cultivated. Matching certain plants together and separating others, as outlined in studies such as the National Sustainable Agriculture Society s report on the subject that shows each crop with at least three compani.......
Author
Karen Szklany Gault
Publisher
Atlantic Publishing Group Inc.
2 Review Copies Left
The Complete Guide to Growing Your Own Fruits and Berries: A Complete Step-by-step Guide (Back-To-Basics)
There is nothing better than a freshly picked apple or raspberry from your own backyard and yet many homeowners lack the resources or the necessary gardening acumen to effectively plant and harvest their own fruit.......
Author
Craig Baird
Publisher
Atlantic Publishing Group Inc.
1 Review Copies Left
The Complete Guide to Building Your Own Greenhouse: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide (Back-To-Basics)
Food costs these days are outrageous and only growing more each day. In 2008, during a two month period between June and July alone the cost of consumer products rose by more than 1.5 percent across the board, with nearly a 2 percent increase in food costs, according to the Federal Reserve.......
Author
Kristie Lorette
Publisher
Atlantic Publishing Group Inc.
3 Review Copies Left
How to Open & Operate a Financially Successful Herb and Herbal Plant Business: With Companion CD-ROM
Today s health conscious society has redefined how many people look at small business in the food and health industry you must not only greatly understand how to provide the newest and most effective herbs; you must understand how to differentiate, provide information, and most of all reach your customers before anyone else.......
Author
Loraine Degraff
Publisher
Atlantic Publishing Group Inc.
5 Review Copies Left
The Complete Guide to Growing and Using Wheatgrass: Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply, Including Easy-to-make Recipes
Wheatgrass, that simple green plant you see growing above the counter in your favorite smoothie shops, is one of the most versatile, intrinsically useful vegetable matters available to you. It can be blended into almost anything, grows in any temperate or warm climate, and is chock full of so many vitamins and fiber that it can take the place of up to two or three servings.......
Author
Richard Helweg
Publisher
Atlantic Publishing Group Inc.
4 Review Copies Left
The Complete Guide to Growing and Using Sprouts: Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply, Including Easy-to-make Recipes
Sprouts have been a happy addition to many sandwiches, noodle dishes, and side plates at restaurants for decades now and when they are properly grown at home, can add a much needed boost of both plant protein and fiber to your diet.......
Author
Kim O Morgan
Publisher
Atlantic Publishing Group Inc.
4 Review Copies Left
The Complete Guide to Pruning Trees and Bushes: Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply (Back to Basic Gardening)
According to the Virginia Cooperative Extension, operated by Virginia Tech and Virginia State University, there are more than 60 different kinds of shrubs in North America with varying pruning requirements, timelines, and necessities.......
Author
Lizz Shepherd
Publisher
Atlantic Publishing Group Inc.
3 Review Copies Left
The Complete Guide to Growing Vegetables, Flowers, and Herbs from Containers: Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply
Not everyone has the benefit of a plot of land where they can create a garden. In fact, almost 25% of city homeowners lack the yard space needed to cultivate and grow a decent sized garden (according to Seattle Lawn and Garden) meaning more and more people interested in harvesting flowers, vegetables, and herbs are turning to containers.......
Author
Wendy Vincent
Publisher
Atlantic Publishing Group Inc.
1 Review Copies Left
The Complete Guide to Growing Healing and Medicinal Herbs: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide (Back-To-Basics Gardening)
Herbs have been the centerpiece of natural healthcare since before the dawn of medicine in ancient Greece. With more than 50,000 strains of herb from around the world currently catalogued by various botanical societies and a small percentage of those serving solid, universally recognized medical purposes, it is no wonder that many people have taken up the hobby of growing .......
Author
John Peragine
Publisher
Atlantic Publishing Group Inc.
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The Complete Guide to Growing Your Own Hops, Malts, and Brewing Herbs: Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply
Beer is one of the most complex alcoholic drinks with some beers having more than thirty ingredients and most of them requiring the proper mixture and amounts of the right hops, malts, and herbs to taste just right.......
Author
Kelly Smith
Publisher
Atlantic Publishing Group Inc.
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How to Build, Maintain, and Use a Compost System: Secrets and Techniques You Need to Know to Grow the Best Vegetables (Back-To-B
Some of the best fertilizer on the planet can be made with your very own garbage. Starting with something as simple as coffee grounds a top composting product and including all of your old banana peels, bread crusts, and leftover meals, you can start creating a garden with your food waste from scratch, using the age old secret of composting to build a healthy, happy garden.......
Author
Sandy Baker
Publisher
Atlantic Publishing Group Inc.
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The Complete Guide to Organic Lawn Care: Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply (Back-To-Basics)
Your lawn is a representative of you and your home it shows your neighbors and visitors how much time and effort you are willing to put into keeping your home looking good. But, in these fragile times, many people also want to ensure their lawn care does not endanger the environment or any of the pets or children that might play on that lawn.......
Author
Dale Mayer
Publisher
Atlantic Publishing Group Inc.
4 Review Copies Left
The Complete Guide to Companion Planting: Everything You Need to Know to Make Your Garden Successful (Back-To-Basics Gardening)
The idea of companion planting has arisen in the gardening community in recent years as an extremely viable new take on how plants should situated, grown, and cultivated. Matching certain plants together and separating others, as outlined in studies such as the National Sustainable Agriculture Society s report on the subject that shows each crop with at least three compani.......
Author
Angela Williams Duea
Publisher
Atlantic Publishing Group Inc.
5 Review Copies Left
The Complete Guide to Growing Windowsill Plants: Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply (Back-To-Basics)
A windowsill is among the best possible places to put a plant it provides ample sunlight, brightens the look of your home from the outside, and adds what amounts to a filter to the air coming in and out of your home. In winter, they can add a touch of color to an otherwise drab view, and in summer they thrive.......
Author
Karen Szklany Gault
Publisher
Atlantic Publishing Group Inc.
4 Review Copies Left
The Complete Guide to Growing Your Own Fruits and Berries: A Complete Step-by-step Guide (Back-To-Basics Gardening)
There is nothing better than a freshly picked apple or raspberry from your own backyard and yet many homeowners lack the resources or the necessary gardening acumen to effectively plant and harvest their own fruit.......
Author
Katharine Murphy
Publisher
Atlantic Publishing Group Inc.
5 Review Copies Left
The Complete Guide to Preserving Your Own Seeds for Your Garden: Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply
Seeds are the essence of life on earth, providing the genetic information needed for every plant we currently use for growing food, harvesting for clothing, and creating homes and furniture with. For the everyday person they are vital for the creation of gardens and plant life, while for others they represent the future of the earth as in the case of the Doomsday Seed Vaul.......
Author
Sandy Baker
Publisher
ATLAN
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Back To Basics Complete Guide To Keeping Your Houseplants Alive & Thriving "Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply"
Houseplants are one of the most enduring members of any household, providing a much needed addition of color, fresh oxygen and character to any room. They can add a boost to your mood, the quality of air in your home, and the feeling you get when you return from a long day of work. This book helps you keep them healthy......
