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Victory Gardens for Bees: A DIY Guide to Saving the Bees
Lori Weidenhammer · Douglas and McIntyre
Pages: 226
Format: Print book
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Who knew modern civilization may be brought down, not by plagues or war, but by bees? Or, more correctly, by no bees? This book investigates the growing problem of bee mortality and offers practical measures we can all take to help. In ecological terms, bees play a critical role in the survival... |
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100 Plants to Feed the Bees: Provide a Healthy Habitat to Help Pollinators Thrive
Xerces Society · Storey Publishing
Pages: 240
Format: Print book
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The international bee crisis is threatening our global food supply, but this user-friendly field guide shows what you can do to help protect our pollinators. The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation offers browsable profiles of 100 common flowers, herbs, shrubs, and trees that attract... |
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The New Shade Garden: Creating a Lush Oasis in the Age of Climate Change
Ken Druse · Stewart
Pages: 255
Format: Print book
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There is a new generation of gardeners who are planting gardens not only for their visual beauty but also for their ability to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. In The New Shade Garden, Ken Druse provides this generation with a comprehensive guide to creating a shade garden with... |
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The Guide to Period Styles for Interiors: From the 17th Century to the Present
Judith Gura · Bloomsbury
Pages: 479
Format: Print book
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This compact, heavily-illustrated guide makes it a snap to identify period styles from the 17th century to the present day. The Guide to Period Styles for Interiors, Second Edition is a comprehensive reference that combines depth of content with ease of use. Including examples and analysis... |
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Gardening for Butterflies: How You Can Attract and Protect Beautiful, Beneficial Insects
Scott Hoffman Black · Timber Press
Pages: 287
Format: Print book
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Library Journal Starred Review Welcome the world's most exquisite visitors to your garden! Gardening for Butterflies, by the experts at the Xerces Society, introduces you to a variety of colorful garden guests who need our help, and shows you how to design a habitat where they will thrive.... |
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Vintage Roses: Beautiful Varieties for Home and Garden
JANE EASTOE · GIBBS SMITH INC PUB
Pages: 240
Format: Print book
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Romantic blooms for novice, expert, or armchair rose gardeners. Who wouldn't be romanced by names like Lovely Fairy, Desdemona, Elegantyne, Anne Boleyn, Leonardo da Vinci, and Blue for You? Vintage roses encompass both the true "old" roses and the best of the "modern"... |
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Better Than New: Lessons I've Learned from Saving Old Homes
Nicole Curtis · Artisan
Pages: 239
Format: Print book
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A New York Times and USA Today Bestseller For the first time, Nicole Curtis, the star of the megahit HGTV and DIY Network show Rehab Addict, reveals her private struggles, her personal victories, and the inspiring lessons we can all learn from them. Part celebrity memoir and part self-help... |
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The Less Is More Garden: Big Ideas for Designing Your Small Yard
SUSAN MORRISON · Timber Press
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
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Small space, big solutions When it comes to gardens, bigger isn't always better. A larger space requires more plants, more furniture, more maintenance, and more time. A smaller space takes less time to design, install, and care for and makes it easier for gardeners to take advantage of every... |
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The Permaculture Transition Manual: A Comprehensive Guide to Resilient Living
Ross Mars · New Society Publishers
Pages: 288
Format: Print book
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Caught between climate change and a fossil fuel-driven economy that demands ever more growth, the world faces a great transition - by design or disaster - away from fossil fuels to a less energy intensive future.But what proven tools are available to aid in making a successful, deliberate... |
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How to Window Box: Small-Space Plants to Grow Indoors or Out
Chantal Aida Gordon · Clarkson Potter
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover
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From the founders of the popular gardening blog The Horticult comes a guide to the window box, the container garden that is by far the most accessible for any skill level, space, or quality of light. The 16 indoor and outdoor projects range from succulents to veggies, and showcase a variety... |
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