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Dwellers in Our Gardens; Their Lives and Works
Author: The Dwellers in Our Gardens, Their Lives and Works
Author: Sara WoodPublisher:
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Category : Garden animals
Languages : en
Pages : 222
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The Dwellers in Our Gardens
Author: Sara WoodPublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781397201973
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Languages : en
Pages : 194
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Excerpt from The Dwellers in Our Gardens: Their Lives and Works With him on his back at all times; but we Shall Show that this is a wrong notion, and though by nature his body is provided with a comfortable and convenient covering, yet he requires a dwelling-place as well as other creatures. We shall find that he likes above all things a nice little retired nook to live In - Shady, cool, and damp, under the shelter Of leaves and branches, or on the shady side Of a bank, or among stones or tree trunks - anywhere SO that It Is secluded, cool, and shady. Never, by any chance, is he to be seen taking a walk in the glare and warmth Of the hot noon-day but before the sun has risen, or not had time to mount up high in the heavens, and when the early dew is still on the grass and every flower and leaf moist with it, the Slow One may be seen making his way as fast as he can crawl towards some juicy lettuce or cabbage leaves, or succulent young flowering plant or bed Of seedlings, to eat his breakfast. There are other times, too, when he will venture forth from home; as, for instance, when a Shower Of rain has just fallen, and made the ground soft and damp, and when every leaf and blade Of grass is dripping with rain-drops, and the sun still hid behind rain-clouds - then he will all at once unglue himself from iis tree-trunk, stone, or wall, and raising up his shell, poke out his head and stretch out his one great foot, and first thrusting up his two tallest horns, and then putting out his two smaller ones - will glide forth with his usual slow, dignified, and not ungraceful pace, to take a second meal. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Fresh Food from Small Spaces
Author: R. J. RuppenthalPublisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
ISBN: 160358028X
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 193
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Free space for the city gardener might be no more than a cramped patio, balcony, rooftop, windowsill, hanging rafter, dark cabinet, garage, or storage area, but no space is too small or too dark to raise food. With this book as a guide, people living in apartments, condominiums, townhouses, and single-family homes will be able to grow up to 20 percent of their own fresh food using a combination of traditional gardening methods and space-saving techniques such as reflected lighting and container "terracing." Those with access to yards can produce even more. Author R. J. Ruppenthal worked on an organic vegetable farm in his youth, but his expertise in urban and indoor gardening has been hard-won through years of trial-and-error experience. In the small city homes where he has lived, often with no more than a balcony, windowsill, and countertop for gardening, Ruppenthal and his family have been able to eat at least some homegrown food 365 days per year.
The Dwellers in Our Gardens, Their Lives and Works
Author: Sara WoodPublisher:
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Category : Garden animals
Languages : en
Pages : 254
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The Dwellers in Our Gardens Their Lives and Works
Author: Sara WoodPublisher: Palala Press
ISBN: 9781358823565
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Languages : en
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Guerrilla Gardening
Author: David TraceyPublisher: New Society Publishers
ISBN: 9781550923896
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
A guide to greening cities -- with or without permission.
A Wilder Life
Author: Celestine MaddyPublisher: Artisan Books
ISBN: 1579657249
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
In our technology-driven, workaday world, connecting with nature has never before been more essential. A Wilder Life, a beautiful oversized lifestyle book by the team behind the popular Wilder Quarterly, gives readers indispensable ideas for interacting with the great outdoors. Learn to plant a night-blooming garden, navigate by reading the stars, build an outdoor shelter, make dry shampoo, identify insects, cultivate butterflies in a backyard, or tint your clothes with natural dyes. Like a modern-day Whole Earth Catalog, A Wilder Life gives us DIY projects and old-world skills that are being reclaimed by a new generation. Divided into sections pertaining to each season and covering self-reliance, growing and gardening, cooking, health and beauty, and wilderness, and with photos and illustrations evocative of the great outdoors, A Wilder Life shows that getting in touch with nature is possible no matter who you are and—more important—where you are.
The Garden Design Book
Author: Staff GardendesignPublisher: Collins Design
ISBN: 9780060392079
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
For years Garden Design magazine has been bringing its unique vision of the garden to a smart, savvy readership through its lush, arrestingly beautiful photography and thought-provoking, informative articles. Now Garden Design captures this wisdom and style in a book that delights the senses and enriches the mind. This book of visions for the new gardener. The man or woman who -- like most of us -- longs to create a special place within the world of nature. Step-by-step, from essential design elements to offbeat flourishes, from the all-important conception of an overarching design plan (the hallmark of a successful garden, be it minimal and Japanese in style or an exuberant English countryside profusion of color and shape) to the basics of planting and cultivating, from the habits and personalities of both rare and common plants to suggestions on the best ways to make the most of limited growing space (crucial to land-deprived city dwellers). Cheryl Merser and the editors of Garden Design magazine explain the new garden: What is it, exactly? And what makes it grow? From first seed to first frost -- season after season -- The Garden Design Book takes us through the sometimes complex, sometimes blessedly simple, but always rewarding experience that is gardening.
Getting Potted in the Desert; Marylee Pangman's Monthly Garden Guide for Desert Pots
Author: Marylee PangmanPublisher:
ISBN: 9780692859377
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Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
The Ultimate Guide to container gardening in hot and dry climates around the globe. Marylee Pangman shares a wealth of information gained from 20+ years of creating successful potted gardens in desert-like climates.Included is a month by month planning guide, ideas for creating and caring for potted gardens, advice on container selection, and much more.Additional chapters include seasonal flower and plant lists, ideas for dealing with specific challenges like desert critters and water usage.Purchasers will also be provided with FREE bonus updates.
