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.

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 ...

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...

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-...

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...

Terence McKenna hypothesizes that as the North African jungles receded, giving way to savannas and grasslands near the end of the most recent ice age, a branch of our arboreal primate ancestors left the forest canopy and began living in the open areas beyond. There they experimented with new varieties of foods as they adapted, physically and mentally, to the environment. Among the new foods found in this environment were psilocybin-containing mushrooms.

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.

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.

**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 ...

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.

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, ...

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 ...

Ready to turn your windowsill into a jungle, your living room into a fragrant herb garden, or your bathroom into a serene plant spa? Whether you’ve accidentally murdered a cactus or you’re the proud parent of 37 leafy roommates, this book is your new green-thumbed best friend. This isn’t your average boring plant manual. This is a fun, approachable, comprehensive, and totally un-intimidating journey into the world of indoor gardening—designed for total beginners, seasoned hobbyists, and even those who swear they have a "black thumb." What You’ll Discover Inside: 🌿 Start Here, ...

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.

Have you ever dreamed of turning a tiny seed into a delicious meal or a vibrant garden? Plant, Water, Grow! A Kid’s Guide to Gardening is the perfect guide for kids ready to embark on a fun and magical journey into the world of gardening. Whether you’re growing in a backyard, on a windowsill, or in a small pot indoors, this book makes it easy to grow your own fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Packed with simple instructions, hands-on activities, and colorful tips, this guide turns gardening into an adventure for every young grower. Learn how to pick the perfect spot, prepare the soil, ...

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.

Ready to Grow Your Own Greenhouse Garden Oasis — Year-Round, Even if you’ve never planted a seed? What Makes This Book Different? Unlike most beginner books, this isn’t a generic gardening guide. It’s a blueprint built specifically for greenhouse newbies who want practical results, not fluff. You’ll walk away feeling equipped, encouraged, and ready to grow your own food, flowers, and freedom. The Beginner’s Blueprint to Greenhouse Gardening takes the guesswork out of starting and succeeding with your very first greenhouse—without the frustration, wasted money, or failed crops....

🌼 Are you a curious newbie, eager to nurture your green thumb? Are you ready to transform your garden into a lush, vibrant paradise? 🌿 You’ve heard whispers about companion planting and raised bed gardening, but what if I told you they’re the secret sauce behind flourishing gardens? Imagine growing your own tiny farm: nutrient-rich vegetables stretch toward the sun, their leaves vibrant with life, aromatic herbs release fragrant whispers, and vibrant flowers sway in harmony—all without harmful chemicals. Your backyard—once a mundane patch of grass—now transforms into a ...

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 ...

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.