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The complete guide to saving seeds : 322 vegetables, herbs, flowers, fruits, trees, and shrubs
by Robert E. Gough
A full-color resource explains how to gather, clean and store seeds for 300 different kinds of vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers, trees and shrubs, as well as how to propagate and care for new seedlings.
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Flora : Inside the Secret World of Plants
by Inc. Dorling Kindersley
From tiny mosses and delicate ferns to vibrant blooms and stately palms, Flora invites you to explore the plant kingdom from the ground up, and from root to leaf tip. DK's elegant introduction to botany is packed with sumptuous photos and crystal-clear illustrations that explain the mechanics of photosynthesis, why leaves change color, how cacti store water, and how seeds know when to grow. Filled with fascinating stories of how plant roots and leaves communicate with their neighbors and how flowers use color and scent to interact with--and manipulate--the creatures around them, Flora is a fresh and engaging introduction to the mysterious inner workings of the plant world.
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The incredible journey of plants
by Stefano Mancuso
Beautifully illustrated, in this accessible, absorbing overview, one of the world's leading authorities in the field of plant neurobiology, presents fascinating stories of plant migration that reveal unexpected connections between nature and culture. (nature). Illustrations.
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The money-saving gardener : create your dream garden at a fraction of the cost
by Anya Lautenbach
The Money-Saving Gardener reveals the tips and tricks to keeping costs down without compromising on style or impact. Learn how to repurpose what you have and give new life to second-hand garden furniture; discover savvy cheats to keep hard landscaping costs low; and boost your plant collection for next to nothing with seed-saving and propagation hacks. Revealing the plants that will give you the best long-term value for money, tips for choosing the varieties that will thrive in your garden year after year, and projects for making the most of your propagated cuttings and seedlings, The Money-Saving Gardener proves that a stunning garden doesn't need to cost the earth or break the bank.
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The new seed-starters handbook
by Nancy Bubel
Describes the advantages of starting seeds indoors, discusses containers, growing media, light, and water, and tells how to transplant young plants into the garden.
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Plant propagation
by Alan R. Toogood
Hundreds of full-color, step-by-step photographic sequences and detailed instructions introduce the appropriate propagation techniques for more than one thousand different kinds of plants, including roses, orchids, ferns, palms, grasses, vegetables, and annuals.
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Saving seeds : a home gardener's guide to preserving plant biodiversity
by Dan Jason
Much of our food comes from seeds. But where do our seeds come from? And where are they going? For much of human history, farmers saved their own seed stocks to ensure a good harvest from year to year. In the mid-twentieth century, governments became involved in seed saving, creating massive seed libraries cataloguing thousands of varieties. This biodiversity has come under attack in recent decades, as corporations have replaced heirloom varieties with genetic engineering and costly trademarks. In such an agricultural climate, saving seeds becomes both a practical act of preservation and powerful act of protest. Over half of Canadian households grow fruits, herbs, vegetables or flowers for personal use, according to Statistics Canada. And each of these home gardens has the potential to preserve vital biodiversity, if only we would let plants go to seed, harvest and preserve them. Saving Seeds is a clear and winsome introduction to the essentials of seed saving, from seed selection criteria to harvest and storage tips. It also addresses the role of seed-saving communities: local swaps, seed companies, friends and neighbours and even how the Internet can support this time-honoured practice. In an era of community gardens, farmers markets and renewed interest in heirloom species, Saving Seeds is a timely call to ensure a more secure future for our seeds and ourselves.
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The seed detective : uncovering the secret histories of remarkable vegetables
by Adam Alexander
In The Seed Detective, Adam shares his own stories of seed hunting, with the origin stories behind many of our everyday food heroes. Taking us on a journey that began when we left the life of the hunter-gatherer to become farmers, he tells tales of globalization, political intrigue, colonization, and serendipity--describing how these vegetables and their travels have become embedded in our food cultures.
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Seedswap : the gardener's guide to saving and swapping seeds
by Josie Jeffery
Presents a guide to seed saving and creating a seed bank, providing information on why seed banks are important, which seeds to swap and save, and how to get involved with the worldwide horticultural campaign to save seeds.
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Starting & saving seeds : grow the perfect vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers for your garden
by Julie Thompson-Adolf
In this book, you'll find the tools you need to become a seed starting and saving champion. Author and gardening expert Julie Thompson-Adolf walks you through every step of the journey, making the entire process a joy. You'll find hints to encourage stubborn seeds to germinate, lists of varieties to add to your garden, charts for quick growing reference, and simple DIY projects to aid your seed starting and saving adventure. (Learn how to make seed bombs and an indoor seed-starting station.) The extensive plant entries inside cover all the most popular vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers. Get started with tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and melons, or chamomile, cosmos, sweet peas, and poppies.
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Open sesame
Documents the implications of seed privatization and explores possible solutions to the crisis
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Seed
Examines the efforts of people around the world to protect and nourish seeds
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Big tree
by Brian Selznick
When she and her brother, two Sycamore seeds who hope to set down roots one day, are forced to leave their mama tree prematurely, they are hurled into the unknown, discovering their mission in life is much bigger than either of them could have imagined. By the #1 New York Times best-selling and Caldecott Medal-winning author/illustrator of The Invention of Hugo Cabret. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Let's go nuts! : seeds we eat
by April Pulley Sayre
A seed-themed companion to Rah, Rah, Radishes! and Go, Go, Grapes! demonstrates how healthy eating can be both fun and appetizing, sharing engaging facts about seeds while providing an additional section on how to help nut-sensitive friends and classmates stay safe.
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Save our seeds : protecting plants for the future
by Sheryl Normandeau
"Examining the importance of seeds to all living things, this timely book shows how today, seeds are under threat, mostly from human activity, and provides guidance from experts in the field on how to take action to preserve seeds for the future. Illustrations."
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Seeds move!
by Robin Page
The Caldecott Honor-winning creator of A Chicken Followed Me Home! presents an engagingly illustrated introduction to seed dispersal that reveals how specific seeds find places to grow with the help of the wind, insects and animals.
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A life in the garden : tales and tips for growing food in every season
by Barbara Damrosch
A respected garden expert who has worked for the New York Times and Gardens Illustrated shares her insights and wisdom on growing food, blending practical advice with personal reflections, humor and a deep appreciation for partnering with nature. Illustrations.
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The curious kitchen gardener : uncommon plants & how to eat them
by Linda Ziedrich
Features nearly 35 overlooked edible plants with recipes, seasonal planting and harvesting tips, cultural context, and personal insights from Master Gardener Linda Ziedrich, encouraging readers to create a unique, integrated, year-round garden-based cuisine for their families. Original.
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The garlic companion : recipes, crafts, preservation techniques, and simple ways to grow your own
by Kristin Graves
"In The Garlic Companion, author and garlic devotee Kristin Graves celebrates the wonderful world of this pungent herb, including how to plant, grow, harvest, and preserve it, as well as how to use both the bulbs and the scapes (flowering stems) in decorations and crafts such as garlic braids and wreaths, along with 36 recipes for garlic in all its forms"
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