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The Biggle Garden Book Vegetables, Small Fruits and Flowers

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jacob Biggle, PUBLISHER: Skyhorse Publishing Company Incorporated, NA

The Big Book of Gardening Skills

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Garden Way Publishing / Chesman, Andrea, PUBLISHER: Storey Books, A comprehensive guide to growing flowers, herbs, fruits, vegetables, shrubs, and lawns. Gardeners can sit down and read cover to cover, or jump in and find the information they need.

The Gourmet Garden

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hayes, Virginia, PUBLISHER: Barron's Educational Series, Connoisseurs of good food understand that the highest quality natural ingredients are vital to gourmet dining. In this era of mass-produced foods, they are turning in increasing numbers to their own gardens as the most reliable source for organically grown and freshly harvested herbs, fruits, and vegetables. Amateur chefs and home gardeners who value nutritious, naturally grown foods will find themselves referring to this book time and time again. It shows how to grow the very finest natural, organic ingredients in their own garden, greenhouse, or if space is at a premium, in a window box. Author Virginia Hayes explains the steps involved in cultivating herbs, fruits, vegetables, and even edible flowers. She provides directions for potting, pruning, and tending the plants, and concludes with advice for harvesting, storing, and using these foods in the kitchen. She devotes separate chapters to greens, herbs, edible flowers, special aheirlooma vegetables, baby vegetables, flavorful fruits and berries, ethnic specialties, and mushrooms. She also offers seasonal tips to help home gardeners grow many fresh, natural ingredients all year round. Full-color illustrations throughout. (sidebar) Virginia Hayes Instructs on Creating a Gourmet Kitchen Garden Making compost and compost tea Preparing soil for planting Light and exposure requirements Starting seeds for transplanting Extending the seasonagreenhouse, cold frame, or window sill Weed control Mulching Protecting against pests and diseases Staking, tying, and other support methods... and much more.

Victorian Book Potions and Perfumes

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Westland, Pamela, PUBLISHER: Booksales, Filled with the scents of yesteryear, this delightful gift book details the nostalgic and romantic ways a Victorian Lady would have perfumed and scented her house. Presents traditional methods using flowers, spices, herbs and fruits. Glorious Full color.

Market Gardening

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Staines, Ric, PUBLISHER: Fulcrum Group, All the basics are here for getting started in your own business of growing and selling fruits and vegetables.

The Flowers of Venice: The Art of Creating Flowers and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Marchesi, PUBLISHER: Gem Guides Book Company, The most comprehensive guide to Venetian glass beads their beaded techniques. Details the craft of flower making, introduces the history of Venetian glass, and includes all the tools and supplies necessary for each project--with over 400 stunning color photos. Make bouquets, boxes, tassels, and more.

Eating the Alphabet Fruits and Vegetables from A to Z

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: NA, PUBLISHER: Perfection Learning Corporation, NA

The Everything Juicing Book: All You Need to Create

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jacobs, Carole / Johnson, Patrice / Cormier, Nicole, PUBLISHER: Adams Media Corporation, Don't eat your veggies, drink them If you're one of the millions of Americans who doesn't get their recommended daily amounts of fruits and vegetables, juicing is the perfect solution This book is packed with 150 recipes to make consuming fruits and veggies fast, delicious, and fun, including: Asparagus Squash MedleyGrape Citrus Apple JuiceOrange Lemonade Lift-OffBroccoli Apple Carrot with Parsley and Lemon JuiceStrawberry Patch JuiceThis handy guide explains why millions of people have turned to juicing to help ward off everyday disorders like colds and migraines, promote longevity, shed excess pounds, and prevent and treat serious diseases. Whether you want to get more nutrients, cleanse your body of toxins, or prevent disease and live longer, juicing is the answer

Roasting: Meat, Fish, Vegetables, Sauces, and More

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stevenson, Sonia / Brigdale, Martin, PUBLISHER: Ryland Peters & Small, - Roast beef with potatoes, roast chicken with gravy--celebrated chef Sonia Stevenson gives foolproof recipes for these favorites and more- From succulent recipes for roast vegetables, fish, poultry, and meat to tips on how long to cook your roast and how many it will serve, this book has it all, with photography by Martin Brigdale- "Roasting is simply the best roasting book you'll ever own

Conservare frutta e verdura

Conserving fruits and vegetables. (cod. I_)

Garden Features and Furniture

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stephens, David, PUBLISHER: Conrad Octopus, As the title implies, Garden Features and Furniture focuses on the furnishings of garden spaces. Using his seemingly sixth-sense of garden design, Stephens offers countless ideas for improving the aesthetics of the garden. Stunning photographs have become a hallmark of Stephens's garden design books and Garden Features and Furniture is no exception. The beautiful photos dovetail smartly with detailed information on how you can make your garden more attractive and exciting.

George and Flora's Secret Garden. Jo Elworthy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Elworthy, Jo, PUBLISHER: Eden Project, A wonderful book about life and how things grow. Whether you have a garden or a window sill, everyone can have a go at growing their own food George and Flora are planning a surprise party to welcome home their new baby sister They're growing all the food for it themselves -- with a little help from Grandpa -- and are full of excitement as they watch how the baby grows in Mum's tummy and the vegetables grow in their garden. With clear and easy to follow tips and a handy month-to-month planting planner, readers will find all the information they need to grow and cook their own tasty food.

101 Ideas: Gardens

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cassy, Rob, PUBLISHER: Quadrille Publishing, In today's increasingly compact living spaces, many of us have to make the best of very small outdoor spaces from patios and courtyards to roof gardens and balconies. 101 Ideas Gardens is unique and dynamic, delivering more than 100 captivating and exciting ideas to make the most of very small garden spaces. Includes features on the 10 key points to assess your garden's assets, 10 designer tips to make your garden look bigger, and 10 plants that will thrive in the shade.

Magic Pickle

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Morse, Scott / Garibaldi, Jose, PUBLISHER: Graphix, Meet the Magic Pickle, a dilly of a superhero who's fighting the food fight against a brotherhood of evil fruits and vegetables who are plotting to take over the world The full-color graphic novel version of the Magic Pickle legend Magic Pickle, or "Weapon Kosher," as his creator, Dr. Jekkel Formaldehyde likes to call him, is the product of a top-secret U.S. Army lab. Unfortunately, the s experiments to turn vegetables into soldiers went wrong. Sure, they created Magic Pickle, the flying dill soldier, but they also let loose a bunch of rotten vegetables, like the Romaine Gladiator, Chili Chili Bang Bang, the Phantom Carrot, and Peashooter. This Brotherhood of Evil Produce is out to take over the world and they've started

Flowers and Vegetables

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Marinades: Dry Rubs, Pastes and Marinades for Poultry, Meat,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tarantino, Jim, PUBLISHER: Crossing Press, The most comprehensive book available Tarantino recreates marinades and flavoring pastes from all over the world, and provides instructions for preparing seafood, poultry, meat, vegetables, and cheese -- indoors and out.

Friends Are Flowers: In the Garden of the Heart

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hobson, Ginny / Morris, Sherry / Turley, Glynda, PUBLISHER: Honor Books, -- From nurturing a sense of gratitude and simplicity in everyday life to discovering life's true hidden essence, each book offers the reader inspiration and encouragement. -- With inspiring stories and beautiful artwork, readers will find that special qualities of friendships can be nurtured and helped to grow. -- Each one of these popular titles has a unique appeal readers have come to cherish.

Skippy and Oaf: The Battle Against Oxygen Radicals

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cousineau, Craig S., PUBLISHER: DNA Press, Heroic characters portray antioxidants battling evil oxygen radicals in this lively, science-based story. Skippy, a very intelligent rat, is concerned about his friend Oaf's terrible eating habits, and tries to get his friend to eat healthier food. Oaf is skeptical until Skippy explains the science of nutrition at a molecular level, complete with descriptions of battles between superheroes (antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables) and oxygen-radical villains. Based on fascinating scientific information and including a lesson on genomes and DNA, the book includes playful drawings that clarify its key concepts.

Graham Stuart Thomas' Three Gardens of Pleasant Flowers:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Thomas, Graham Stuart, PUBLISHER: Sagapress, Originally published in and long unavailable, this book provides a fascinating perspective on Thomas's life and development as a gardener, beginning with the garden at his father's home in Cambridge.

Garden Blessing

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Poltarnees, Welleran, PUBLISHER: Laughing Elephant, This book begins, "I offer this blessing for you and your garden, enumerating the many virtues of gardens that we are vividly aware of their place in our lives and grateful for their existence." The text emphasizes the many profound satisfactions that gardens offer. It is illustrated with a rich variety of paintings including ones by Childe Hassam, Frederick Frieske, Claude Monet, Diego Rivera, Suzanne Valadon, and William Glackens. The profusion of illustration, poetic reflections and the felicitous design make this book a suitable tribute to the gardens it celebrates.

The Art of the Islamic Garden

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Clark, Emma, PUBLISHER: Crowood Press (UK), Now in paperback, this lavish guide explains the design and symbolism of Islamic gardens while giving practical guidance to replicating the component parts The Islamic garden is regarded as one of the highest forms of visual art in the civilization of Islam, and this guide explains these gardens' history and symbolism, and their connections to the Quran. The principal elements are water and shade; they are also characterized by the chahar-bagh: a four-fold pattern, constructed around a central pool or fountain, with four streams flowing toward the four corners of the earth. This design is aesthetically striking; however, a true appreciation of an Islamic garden is only complete with an understanding of the spiritual symbolism manifested in its design and planting. The significance of the gardens' layout and design are explored, as well as the geometry, hard landscaping, and architectural elements, allowing a deeper understanding of the gardens' beauty. Practical instructions include recommendations for suitable trees, shrubs, and flowers, and advice on creating an Islamic garden in cooler climates.

On Foreign Soil: American Gardeners Abroad

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hill, May Brawley, PUBLISHER: ABRAMS, The very act of making a personal garden implies that the gardener feels at home, and creating a garden in a foreign country requires a special character. This handsomely illustrated volume features gardens by fascinating Americans, from Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson to Edith Wharton and Gore Vidal, who have planted their roots in England, France, and Italy since the earliest days of our nation. In a readable text filled with insights into expatriate life, art historian May Brawley Hill describes how American gardens on foreign soil, like autobiographies, reveal the personalities, values, and experiences of their makers. Author Henry James began as a novice, but quickly developed a flair for growing flowers. Gerald and Sara Murphy lived well in their beautiful flower garden at Villa American in Antibes. Art historian Bernard Berenson loved to take walks in the garden he invariably left his wife to tend. The first book to study American horticultural society abroad, this delightful book, illustrated with period prints, photographs, and paintings, will captivate all those interested in gardening, great American thinkers, and life as a foreigner. Acquista Ora

Beyong BOK Choy: A Cook's Guide to Asian Vegetables

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lo San Ross, Rosa / Ross, Rosa / Jacobs, Martin, PUBLISHER: Artisan Publishers, Beyond Bok Choy is the first book to help consumers identify, choose, and--most importantly--cook the enormous variety of increasingly available Asian Vegetables. Top chefs discovered these tasty leafy greens, squashes, peas and beans, mushrooms, and herbs several years ago, and many varieties are appearing in supermarkets, farmers' markets, and seed catalogs as well as in Asian flavors, there has been little information available to home cooks on how to add these vegetables to their repertoire. With this book, Rosa La San Ross, a New York-based cooking teacher and caterer who grew up in Hong Kong, guides readers through the many varieties of bok choy, mustard cabbages, melons, edible gourds, sprouts, and shoots. her 70-easy-to-prepare recipes--including both classic Chinese stir-fries and original fusion recipes--will send curious cooks to unexplored regions of their supermarkets and then to the kitchen. The book's guidebook-like format makes it east to carry on shopping expeditions.

Blooming Rooms: Decorating with Flowers and Floral Motifs

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Llewellyn, A. Bronwyn / Lester, Meera, PUBLISHER: Quarry Books, Flowers, in all their magnificent incarnations, are the most popular decorating icon in the home. From the fabulous multi-floral chintzes of English cottage styles to the exquisite stylized poppies of Marrimeko, from a single perfect rose in a silver bud vase to an exotic garden room overflowing with orchids, flowers provide colorful and impassioned inspiration for all types of decorating styles. Covering historical patterns, ethnic motifs, contemporary styles, romantic imagery, floral folklore, and more, this unique style guide shows you how to integrate floral style into a complete design plan.

The Green Witch Herbal: Restoring Nature's Magic in Home,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Griggs, Barbara / Van Der Zee, Barbara, PUBLISHER: Healing Arts Press, As we seek more natural alternatives to harsh synthetic products, we are learning a new and healthy respect for the traditional wisdom our ancestors took for granted. Women are rediscovering their foremothers' "green witchcraft"--the use of flowers, leaves, berries, roots, and barks in home and garden, for hygiene and beauty, for pleasure and for health. Now, that lore may be found in this modern source book of the domestic use of herbs. Full of practical advice and fascinating historical insights, this delightful book shows you how to tap into the astonishing power of plants and herbs. Includes recipes for a variety of remedies and personal care products, and devotes a chapter to the creative use of herbs in the kitchen for cooking and as natural cleansers and disinfectants. Griggs' best-selling and widely-praised Green Pharmacy is considered the standard work on the history of herbal medicine.

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