Garden Myths

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 ...

Garden Myths Book 2, the second in the series of two books, examines another 110 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: Do tomatoes ripen faster if you remove leaves? Will extra phosphorus increase flowering? Does salt and vinegar kill weeds? Should you fertilize at planting time...

Alexandra Chan thinks she has life figured out until, in the Year of the Ram, the death of her father—her last parent—brings her to her knees, an event seemingly foretold in Chinese mythology. A left-brained archaeologist and successful tiger daughter, Chan finds her logical approach to life utterly fails her in the face of this profound grief. Unable to find a way forward, she must either burn to ash or forge herself anew.

A Goodreads Most Anticipated Historical Fiction Book of Fall 2024 “A sinister romance and hypnotic Gothic fairytale—surreal and luscious with a fascinating twist on the story of Hades and Persephone.” —Jennifer Saint, bestselling author of Ariadne A woman with no past. A man who seems to...

A good Christian boy sits in church, listening to a sermon that tells him people like him are outside God’s design. Then he looks up. Above the preacher, glowing in stained glass, is Eden — but not the Eden he was taught. Adam is there. Eve is there. And standing radiant in the Garden is Elior, God’s forgotten third creation: beautiful, joyful, unashamed, and created before shame ever entered the world. The Big Twist is a bold, mythic reimagining of the Adam and Eve story that asks a dangerous and healing question: What if queerness was never the fall — what if hatred was? Created ...

Embracing the Light and Dark Sides of Divine Consciousness Life's great challenge, Marion Woodman says on Holding the Tension of the Opposites, is in developing an integration between the spirit and the body. From this integration there arises a divine "tension," allowing for a new consciousness...

Bloomsbury presents The Devil’s Garden: The World's Most Sinister Plants and Fungi by Peter Marren, read by Justin Avoth “Peter Marren is a master storyteller … he was destined to write The Devil’s Garden.” Richard Mabey A lively exploration of the poisoners, tricksters, stingers...

What if the world’s oldest story was not a myth… but a memory? For thousands of years, the Garden of Eden has been told as a place of perfection, temptation, and loss. But what if Eden was more than a symbol? What if it was a real landscape—lush, fertile, and alive—now hidden beneath the waves? One Archaeologist’s Wild Hunt for the Garden of Eden takes you on an extraordinary journey alongside Dr. Yuri Zarins, a maverick scholar whose relentless search combined archaeology, geology, ancient texts, and space-age satellite technology to solve a mystery older than history itself. Few...

A powerful exposé that reveals how “heart-healthy” seed oils have silently sabotaged our health—and how returning to real, natural fats can restore vitality, balance, and truth to the modern diet. For decades, we were told to trade butter for margarine, and lard for “vegetable oil.” We followed the experts’ advice—and paid the price. Chronic inflammation, obesity, heart disease, and fatigue have all skyrocketed since the so-called “healthy oils” took over our kitchens.

Prepare to unearth the hidden truths of whiskey history in Whiskey Lore: Volume One, a groundbreaking exploration of 24 popular whiskey myths that have shaped our understanding of the world’s great spirits. With meticulous research and a talent for captivating storytelling, Drew Hannush takes listeners on a journey through the forgotten corners of whiskey’s past, shedding light on the stories that are too often oversimplified or misunderstood.

In this beautifully illustrated book that's Song of Achilles meets Secret Life of Trees, readers will discover the plants cultivated by the Greek Gods–many of which can still be experimented with today–for a myriad of uses. In Greek mythology, plants were used for tools, intoxication...

Kathryn Massey spends her days spreading rumors and keeping secrets. Losing herself one headline at a time has left Kathryn’s personal identity scattered - and dumps her at the narrow end of the bargaining table with the man she trusts the least. Gwendolyn Brick has simpler aspirations. As a costume designer, her sights are set on glamour, not heights of fame. But her friendship with Marilyn Monroe puts her directly into the crosshairs of studio head, Darryl Zanuck - and he’s someone you don’t say no to....

Random House presents the audiobook edition of Midnight Tides: Malazan Book of the Fallen 5 by Steven Erikson, read by Michael Page. After decades of warfare, the five tribes of the Tiste Edur have finally united under the implacable rule of the Warlock King of the Hiroth. But peace has been...

Unveiling the Fall Myth: A Detailed Analysis of Genesis 3 Author: Steven Van de Berg Book Announcement: In "Unveiling the Fall Myth," renowned scholar Steven Van de Berg takes us on a profound journey through the mysteries of the biblical account in Genesis 3. In this meticulously crafted book, each verse is dissected and carefully analysed, revealing surprising insights into human nature and its relationship with the divine. By exploring the theological, psychological, and philosophical implications of Adam and Eve's fall in the Garden of Eden, Van de Berg invites us to delve into the ...

Unleash the power of homemade dog food and unlock a healthier and happier life for your furry friend—in just a few simple steps—even amid a busy lifestyle.

The Garden was never lost. It was waiting. In the shadow of the Cold War, myths became battlegrounds and legends became weapons. When archaeologist Lincoln Hemingway vanishes in the Iraqi desert after claiming to discover the Garden of Eden, his sister Daria turns to Major Allan Quatermain, descendant of the legendary adventurer and a man who specializes in finding what others prefer stays lost. But they’re not the only ones searching. A mysterious German operative named Bauer hunts the same trail, driven by purposes that extend far beyond academic curiosity. And in the corridors of power...

Through snow, sun, wind, and rain, a garden never truly sleeps. On the shores of Lake Superior, Aunt Noriko and her niece Dehlia nurture their garden through every season-planting seeds, fending off hungry visitors, harvesting vegetables, and giving thanks for nature's abundance. Told in lyrical verse and filled with vivid illustrations, Garden Sleeping, Garden Growing celebrates the cycle of the year with science facts, folklore, and hands-on wisdom. A perfect book for curious kids, young gardeners, and families who love the natural world.

Are you ready to avoid bad decisions, advice, and repairs? If you are a homeowner that wants to learn how to avoid making bad decisions when properly repairing your crawl space, this is the book for you. Most homeowners are unaware of the role the crawl space has on indoor air quality. Many look for quick cheap fixes that can make the problems worse and are a complete waste of time and money.

Here's The Real Truth About Gardening Myths From A Retired Market Gardener I've spent most of my life as a market gardener, farms manager or amateur gardener and I've heard so many gardening myths, legends, folklore and worse. It's as if gardeners believe they must set themselves a Herculean task list that they must complete before being accepted into the gardening fraternity. This fallacy is often perpetuated by other gardeners that maintain the stories because they have never bothered to check the facts themselves. In fact, it's often hard to discover the truth as some books also ...

As devoted cat owners, we want the best for our feline companions. For many of us, that love translates into small daily rituals: the sound of a can popping open, the meticulous measuring of kibble, or the quiet satisfaction of watching our cat enjoy their meal. We make these choices carefully, assuming we’re doing right by them. After all, nutrition is one of the most basic, tangible ways we show love.