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c2001
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"Here is an entertaining, common sense organic gardening book from a master of both gardening and storytelling. The Woodchuck's Guide to Gardening reconnects us to the four gardening cycles of the year ― from spade to seed to grain to bread―through anecdotes and history, poetry and wit, politics, stories, and lots of down-to-earth organic gardening tips.
This is a gardening book for beginners, as well as for more experienced organic and biodynamic...
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Plant parsley and asparagus together and you'll have more of each, but keep broccoli and tomato plants far apart if you want them to thrive. Utilize the natural properties of plants to nourish the soil, repel pests, and secure a greater harvest. With plenty of insightful advice and suggestions for planting schemes, Louise Riotte will inspire you to turn your garden into a naturally nurturing ecosystem. For over 30 years, this classic companion-gardening...
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Since Square Foot Gardening was first introduced in 1981, the revolutionary new way to garden developed by Mel Bartholomew has helped millions of home gardeners grow more fresh produce in less space and with less work. Now, based largely on the input and experience of these millions, the system has been even further refined and improved to fully meet today's changing resources, needs, and challenges. With over 150 new photos and illustrations, this...
4) The new organic grower: a master's manual of tools and techniques for the home and market gardner
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Advice for small scale, commercial farming and gardening without using harmful pesticides.
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Featuring more than 290 full-colour photographs and 40 full-colour illustrations, "Landscaping with Stone" provides readers with everything they need to know about stonescaping--including how to incorporate stone into a garden design, choosing the right kind of stone and finding inspiration for your design. It also includes expert advice on basic stone-working techniques--from transporting to cutting and setting--as well as step-by-step instructions...
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c2014
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A sister-companion to Ron Krupp's first book "The Woodchuck's Guide to Gardening." Just like the first book "The Woodchuck Returns to Gardening" is rooted in organic methods. The book begins by recounting of two dynamic years in the authors gardens at home and the Tommy Thompson Community Garden in the Intervale in Burlington, Vermont. A jester called the "Chuckster" follows Ron around making fun of his gardening adventures and asking questions that...
10) Green angel
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Haunted by grief and by her past after losing her family in a fire, fifteen-year-old Green retreats into her ruined garden as she struggles to survive emotionally and physically on her own.
14) The gardener
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A series of letters relating what happens when, after her father loses his job, Lydia Grace goes to live with her Uncle Jim in the city but takes her love for gardening with her.
17) Counting by 7s
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Twelve-year-old genius and outsider Willow Chance must figure out how to connect with other people and find a surrogate family for herself after her parents are killed in a car accident.
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2018.
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Give your chickens a leg up. From backyard chicken specialists Robert and Hannah Litt comes this info-packed manual that goes beyond the basics. Drawing on years of experience, the Litts address how to keep flocks healthy and happy, including organic health remedies and disease prevention, pest management, organic nutrition, and the best breeds for specific needs, they also cover introducing new chickens to an established flock, handling aggressive...
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