As urbanization and environmental awareness increases more and more people are becoming interested in creating rooftop gardens that address critical environmental issues while also allowing people to interact with nature…
To the rose-lover, there is no more beautiful sight than masses of well-grown blooming roses. Most of us, however, have to be content to tuck roses here and there into…
Trees and shrubs are the backbone of most gardens and a familiarity with the huge diversity of plants available is an asset to any gardener. There are many books written…
Judith Griffin presents a unique look at herbs based on twenty years of travel and research to study the foods, herbs, and medicines of indigenous cultures. She collected folktales, recipes,…
Combining her interest in origami and quilting Rebecca Wat presents six techniques and twenty projects for three dimensional designs including garden favorites such as flowers and butterflies in addition to…
If you envy English gardeners, take a look at the entertaining yet scholarly book by Andrea Wulf that will change your thinking about plants and garden history. It tells the…
Sharing something you love with people you love is what makes life so worthwhile so what could be more rewarding to a gardener than introducing children to gardening? Laurie Carlson’s…
If you like crafts and flowers Sharon Baker’s book Fabulous Flowers is a book worth having. In it, Baker shares her enthusiasm and knowledge of making fabric flowers for use…
Gardeners interested in increasing their plants will find this book a treasure trove of information. It includes everything you need to know about plant propagation from a general overview to…
Working on assumption that growing plants in a greenhouse can be both good for the table and the spirit, Shane Smith present a vast amount of information about setting up…
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