Plants Gardening

Infusing your craft with plants and herbs is a powerful way to connect to Mother Earth. This green witchcraft encyclopedia explores the most essential magical plants, offering you a complete resource for safely growing, foraging, harvesting, and using everything from aloe to valerian. Discover greater harmony with nature as you harness the natural energy of plants to create healing and balance in your life.

The book that helped make Michael Pollan, the New York Times bestselling author of Cooked and The Omnivore’s Dilemma, one of the most trusted food experts in America In 1637, one Dutchman paid as much for a single tulip bulb as the going price of a town house in Amsterdam. Three and a...

Do you want to be more purposeful about what you grow in your yard and garden? Do you want to grow plants that not only look good, but DO good for the Earth? It is easy to do with native plants! Native Plant Gardening for Beginners is your QUICK START GUIDE to making your native plant garden a REALITY! In Native Plant Gardening for Beginners, you'll learn how native plants can: Put your yard to work by providing critical food and habitat for insects, birds, and other wildlife. Thrive with minimal water, fertilizer, and pesticides. Help your yard stand out from the sea of turf grass and ...

Transform Your Health with the Power of an Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Simple Recipes and a 30-Day Plan for Lasting Results! —Including Full-Color Images to Inspire Your Cooking! Are you tired of living with the discomfort and health challenges caused by chronic inflammation? What if you could ease your pain, boost your energy, and improve your overall well-being—all by making simple changes to your diet? With "Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Beginners," you’ll learn how to fight inflammation naturally while enjoying delicious, easy-to-prepare meals. Why This Book is Perfect for You: Easy-to-...

Grow your own fresh produce year-round—even with a tight budget and zero experience! Do you dream of cultivating a greenhouse garden but feel overwhelmed by the setup, costs, or conflicting advice? You’re not alone. Many aspiring gardeners struggle with choosing the right structure, managing climate, or maintaining healthy plants. "Step by Step Greenhouse Gardening for Beginners" is your complete guide to turning those dreams into reality—no green thumb required.

For those of us who want to create the most beautiful and lush house forest but need to establish basics, this brief guide introduces the necessary foundations of plant science and plant care to make the right plant choices for your time, environment, and budget. Start at the lowest maintenance beauties and grow your talent and care levels! Or, jump in with the highest maintenance plant divas and prove your skill! Whatever your desired end result as a plant parent, this book will help you establish the knowledge you need to delve in and achieve the best results.

Have you ever had compost that would not break down? Or compost that turned into a smelly mess? You are not alone. Millions of people struggle with making compost at home. Composting is such an integral part of gardening that learning to get it right allows you to become a master of your special place. This audiobook will take you on a journey of how the microbial life in your soil and compost play vital roles in your garden. You will learn why specific things happen when making compost and how to solve common problems.

Embarking on your gardening journey is an exciting adventure, filled with daily wonders from the sight of blossoming flowers to the satisfaction of tasting homegrown produce. However, as a novice gardener, worries about soil health, maximizing crop yields, and addressing climate impact may dampen your enthusiasm. The key to overcoming these challenges lies in understanding the simple science of soil.

Unlock the secrets of nature with Plant Propagation, a comprehensive guide to mastering the ancient and evolving art of grafting. This essential ebook takes you on a journey from the roots of grafting history to the blossoming world of advanced techniques, offering a wealth of knowledge for both novices and seasoned horticulturists. Delve into a meticulously crafted guide that covers every aspect of grafting. Begin with understanding the science behind grafting, and why it's preferred over other methods. Discover the eco-friendly tools and materials that set the foundation for successful ...

Plant Science for Gardeners empowers growers to analyze common problems, find solutions, and make better decisions in the garden for optimal plant health and productivity. Most gardeners learn by accumulating rules–water once a week, never dry out snowdrop bulbs, prune lilacs after flowering, plant garlic in October—the list is endless. There is a better way.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An Audible Best Nonfiction Listen of 2024 TIME’s 100 Must-Read Books of 2024 A Best Book of the Year: Barnes & Noble and Publishers Weekly An Amazon Best Nonfiction Book of the Year “A masterpiece of science writing.” –Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of...

Garden Myths Book 1, the first in the series of two books, examines over 120 horticultural urban legends. Turning wisdom on its head, Robert Pavlis dives deep into traditional garden advice and debunks the myths and misconceptions that abound. He asks critical questions and uses science-based information to understand plants and their environment. Armed with the truth, Robert then turns this knowledge into easy-to-follow advice: Is fall the best time to clean the garden? Do bloom boosters work? Will citronella plants reduce mosquitoes in the garden? Do pine needles acidify soil? Should ...

**Gardening School: Techniques, Secrets, and Work Schedule** *Your Complete Guide to Cultivating a Thriving Garden* **Discover the Art and Science of Gardening** Gardening is more than just a hobby—it’s a journey of patience, learning, and profound fulfillment. Whether you're a beginner with your first pot of herbs or an experienced grower tending a lush vegetable garden, **"Gardening School: Techniques, Secrets, and Work Schedule"** is your essential companion. This book distills the wisdom of seasoned gardeners into **practical advice, step-by-step techniques, and expert secrets** to ...

Grow Fresh, Organic Produce All Year—Even with Limited Space or Zero Experience! Dreaming of homegrown herbs, vegetables, and flowers but not sure where to begin? Whether you envision a thriving greenhouse or a compact raised-bed oasis, this 2-in-1 beginner’s guide shows you exactly how to create a sustainable garden that fits your lifestyle, budget, and available space. Inside Step by Step Greenhouse + Raised Bed & Container Gardening for Beginners, you’ll discover the best of both worlds—practical greenhouse techniques for year round harvests and simple raised bed methods for ...

Unlock the Secrets to Growing Fresh Vegetables All Year Long – Know Exactly When to Plant and Harvest! Do you wish you knew how to plan your garden so that you always have something to harvest, even in winter? Are you tired of planting at the wrong time and watching your vegetables struggle to survive? The 12-Month Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook provides everything you need to keep your garden productive and flourishing throughout the year! Inside, you’ll discover: When to plant and harvest vegetables each month in any climate Essential equipment for successful year-round gardening ...

Plant-powered care you can trust at home. The Survival Apothecary Bible is a family-friendly, evidence-based reference for herbal remedies, medicinal plants, and natural first aid—built to help you handle everyday upsets with clarity and confidence. Your 5-in-1 home advantage: This book brings together step-by-step plans for everyday ailments (coughs, colds, sore throats, fevers, ear discomfort, headaches, allergies, tummy troubles, stress, sleep issues, rashes, bites, cuts, burns), safe dosages for adults and kids with pharmacist-reviewed cautions on interactions and contraindications, ...

Embark on a verdant journey of cultivating your own slice of paradise—discover the secret to successful greenhouse gardening, even if you’re a complete novice! A greenhouse offers a controlled environment for plants to grow, protecting them from harsh weather conditions and pests. Plus, it allows you to extend your growing season and experiment with different plant varieties.

Since his early days of plant restoration, amateur plant scientist Matt Candeias has been enchanted with flora and the greater environmental ecology of the planet. Now, he looks at the study of plants through the lens of his ever-growing houseplant collection.

Mary Siisip Geniusz has spent more than thirty years working with, living with, and using the Anishinaabe teachings, recipes, and botanical information, she shares in Plants Have So Much to Give Us, All We Have to Do Is Ask. Geniusz gained much of the knowledge she writes about from her years as an oshkaabewis, a traditionally trained apprentice, and as friend to the late Keewaydinoquay, an Anishinaabe medicine woman from the Leelanau Peninsula in Michigan and a scholar, teacher, and practitioner in the field of native ethnobotany.

Build a Thriving Garden in Just Days—Even If You’ve Never Picked Up a Shovel Wish you could grow your own vegetables—but don’t know where to start? Limited on space, tools, or time? Feeling overwhelmed by soil types, layouts, and endless YouTube advice? Raised Bed Gardening Simplified is your no-fluff beginner’s guide to growing fresh food with confidence, right from your backyard, patio, or even balcony. Inside, you'll discover: Step-by-step plans to build your first raised bed—no power tools or handyman skills required The best materials for long-lasting, rot-resistant beds (...