Author: Bucky Williams—Hooker PhD Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 1524540056 Category : Poetry Languages : en Pages : 268
Book Description
Angel Wing Begonias is a collection of the authors intimate reflections on living and the struggles of those who are participating in this thing called life. It contains poems, reflections of the authors life, and those he has known throughout his life. It is a book that will touch your heart, provide easy reading to simply enjoy, and give you cause to ponder. Make yourself a nice hot cup of teacoffee is fine tooand sit back to get your soul massaged.
Author: Mike Stevens Publisher: Willowdale, Ont. : Firefly Books ISBN: Category : Gardening Languages : en Pages : 100
Book Description
Mike Stevens presents a complete and readable guide to one of the most popular flowering plant choices: begonias. The Begoniaceae has as many as 1,000 known and identified species plus countless hundreds of hybrids. This informative and practical guide for gardeners focuses on the popular tuberous begonias, and also includes: history and key discoveries culture of non-tuberous begonias large-flowered tuberhybrida in containers year-round basket begonias fertilizers, soils, watering and propagation creating your own hybrids remedies for pests, diseases and disorders 95 beautiful full color photographs With dozens of the author's recommended species and hybrids plus nursery sources and a bibliography, Begonias is a solid reference work.
Author: Tovah Martin Publisher: Timber Press ISBN: 1604697059 Category : Gardening Languages : en Pages : 289
Book Description
“Tovah Martin has weeded through the world of indoor plants to find over 200 options tough enough for anyone to grow.”—The American Gardener Brown thumb? No problem. The Indestructible Houseplant is packed with indoor plants that are tough, beautiful, reliable, and virtually impossible to kill. In addition to plant profiles with concise information on water, light, and blooming times, this gorgeous book includes tips on care, maintenance, and ideas for combining houseplants in eye-catching indoor displays. Follow Martin’s sage advice and you’ll have a thriving urban jungle in no time.
Author: Summer Rayne Oakes Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0525540296 Category : Gardening Languages : en Pages : 210
Book Description
Summer Rayne Oakes, an urban houseplant expert and environmental scientist, is the icon of wellness-minded millennials who want to bring nature indoors, according to a New York Times profile. Summer has managed to grow 1,000 houseplants in her Brooklyn apartment (and they're thriving!) Her secret? She approaches her relationships with plants as intentionally as if they were people. Everyone deserves to feel the inner peace that comes from taking care of greenery. Beyond the obvious benefits--beauty and cleaner air--there's a strong psychological benefit to nurturing plants as a path to mindfulness. They can reduce our stress level, lower our blood pressure, and improve our overall outlook. And they offer a rare opportunity to find joy by caring for another living being. When Summer Rayne Oakes moved to Brooklyn from the Pennsylvania countryside, she knew that bringing nature indoors was her only chance to stay sane. She found them by the side of the road, in long-forgotten window boxes, at farmers' markets, and in local garden shops. She found ways to shelve, hang, tuck, anchor, secure, and suspend them. She even installed a 150-foot expandable hose that connects to pipes under her kitchen sink, so she only has to spend about a half-hour a day tending to her plants--an activity that she describes as a "moving meditation." This is Summer's guidebook for cultivating an entirely new relationship with your plant children. Inside, you'll learn to: Pause for the flowers and greenery all around you, even the ones sprouting bravely between cracked pavement Trust that your apartment jungle offers you far more than pretty décor See the world from a plant's perspective, trading modern consumerism for sustainability Serve your chlorophyllic friends by learning to identify the right species for your home and to recreate their natural habitat (Bonus: your indoor garden won't die!) When we become plant parents, we also become better caretakers of ourselves, the people around us, and our planet. So, let's step inside the world of plants and discover how we can begin cultivating our own personal green space--in our homes, in our minds, and in our hearts.
Author: John M. Marzluff Publisher: Yale University Press ISBN: 0300210302 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 320
Book Description
Welcome to Subirdia presents a surprising discovery: the suburbs of many large cities support incredible biological diversity. Populations and communities of a great variety of birds, as well as other creatures, are adapting to the conditions of our increasingly developed world. In this fascinating and optimistic book, John Marzluff reveals how our own actions affect the birds and animals that live in our cities and towns, and he provides ten specific strategies everyone can use to make human environments friendlier for our natural neighbors. Over many years of research and fieldwork, Marzluff and student assistants have closely followed the lives of thousands of tagged birds seeking food, mates, and shelter in cities and surrounding areas. From tiny Pacific wrens to grand pileated woodpeckers, diverse species now compatibly share human surroundings. By practicing careful stewardship with the biological riches in our cities and towns, Marzluff explains, we can foster a new relationship between humans and other living creatures—one that honors and enhances our mutual destiny.
Author: Tovah Martin Publisher: Timber Press ISBN: 160469243X Category : Gardening Languages : en Pages : 327
Book Description
It's time for plant lovers to dust off their houseplants, update their image, and discover just how exciting, trendy, and crucial plants can be in the home. The Unexpected Houseplant, by renowned plant authority Tovah Martin, isn't your typical, old-fashioned, dowdy houseplant book. Martin's approach is revolutionary—picture brilliant spring bulbs by the bed, lush perennials brought in from the garden, quirky succulents in the kitchen, even flowering vines and small trees growing beside an easy chair. Martin brings an evangelist's zeal to the task of convincing homeowners that indoor plants aren't just a luxury—they're a necessity. In addition to design flair, houseplants clean indoor air, which can be up to ten times more polluted. Along with loads of visual inspiration, readers will learn how to make unusual selections, where to best position plants in the home, and valuable tips on watering, feeding, grooming, pruning, and troubleshooting, season by season.
Author: Ken Druse Publisher: Abrams ISBN: 1613123450 Category : Gardening Languages : en Pages : 787
Book Description
A guide to propagation from the author of The New Shade Garden, with over 500 photographs: “My bible for rejuvenating plants.” —Anne Raver, The New York Times For people who love gardens, propagation—the practice of growing whatever you want, whenever you want—is gardening itself. In Making More Plants, one of America's foremost gardening authorities, presents innovative, practical techniques for expanding any plant collection, along with more than 500 photographs. Based on years of research, this is a practical manual as well as a beautiful garden book, presenting procedures Ken Druse has personally tested and adapted, as well as photographed step by step. “This is a book for all seasons, and will appeal to anyone intrigued by how plants grow.” —Virginia McClain Miller, Fine Gardening
Author: Justina Blakeney Publisher: Abrams ISBN: 1683351436 Category : House & Home Languages : en Pages : 450
Book Description
“Justina’s style is so warm and colorful . . . All her plants and pallets and prints are put together in ways that are beyond stylish. It is art.” —Drew Barrymore The New Bohemian Handbook guides readers in beautifully simple techniques for adding good vibes and style to living spaces. Packed with hundreds of ideas for bringing positive energy to your home, the book features exercises and activities for thinking about rooms in new ways. With Justina Blakeney’s expert guidance, learn how to rearrange, paint, prop, and plant your way to a home that’s fresh and inspiring. Uncover your “spirit environment” and learn how to use color and scent to enhance mood, productivity, and relaxation. Revel in Justina’s encouraging advice (“you got this!”), and easily and affordably turn any dwelling into a personal sanctuary. “An indispensable manual to living in a home that’s pretty, restful, groovy and 100% you. This is my spirit book! Finally a book that offers specific, helpful ways to make a home feel original, beautiful and, most importantly, like a haven for its homeowner.” —Sophie Donelson, Editor in Chief, House Beautiful “With Ms. Blakeney as guide, princes, plumbers and poets alike can readily replicate the charm and ease of these featured interiors—from tiny urban studios to suburban domiciles to rustic retreats.” —The Wall Street Journal “As vibrant, rule-breaking and out the box as she showed in her first book . . . It’s part book, part yoga lesson as Blakeney walks readers through finding clarity, flow, growth and harmony in our homes.” —The Detroit News “Full of ideas for bringing positive energy to your home.” —The Washington Post
Author: Bucky Williams—Hooker PhD
Author: Bernice Brilmayer
Author: Mike Stevens
Author: Tovah Martin
Author: Summer Rayne Oakes
Author: John M. Marzluff
Author: Tovah Martin
Author: Ken Druse
Author: R. Kiew
Author: Justina Blakeney