For the everyday person seeds are vital for the creation of gardens and plant life, while for others they represent the future of the earth as in the case of the Doomsday Seed Vault in Norway which opened in March 2008 with the intention of housing more than 3 million seed samples from around the world.
Author Dave Hunter is at the leading edge of bee and pollinator issues Mason bees are part of the solution to honeybees decline No other bee book addresses the topic with such depth and interest Includes useful information about leafcutter bees too!
CLICK HERE to download sample native plants from Real Gardens Grow NativesFor many people, the most tangible and beneficial impact they can have on the environment is right in their own yard.
This book shows you how to have healthy soil and recommends environmentally safe products and even some homemade remedies to control pests and diseases in your garden.
In today's South, where fine gardening is a tradition, many homeowners and professional gardeners are discovering a vast new palette of plant materialsnative plants.
Down to Earth is a book that speaks to the soul of the passionate gardener of any experience level, exploring and detailing all the pleasures that gardeners enjoy from this hobby.
GROWING MARIJUANA HYDROPONICALLY shows how to grow marijuana indoors utilizing the Sea of Green Perpetual Harvest process adapted by Hans into a "e;cottage"e; approach.
For gardeners lucky enough to live in the subtropical and tropical zones, here are 83 shrubs they can count on to display beautiful flowers and/or colorful, interesting leaves.
If you can't get enough of majestic trees, brightly colored flowers, and anything that grows from the ground up, you'll love this guide to 74 outstanding tropical flowering trees that will grow in Florida's subtropical climate.
From unusual tropical spices to temperate herbs to native species, this guide covers plants that will succeed in every region with a focus on plants with culinary uses.
There is nothing better than a freshly picked apple or raspberry from your own backyard and yet many homeowners lack the resources or the necessary gardening acumen to effectively plant and harvest their own fruit.
The average tomato farmer has more than 100 varieties of tomatoes, ranging from the sweetest, juiciest strains available to the smallest, easiest to grow options out there.
Accomplished novelist, satirist, and garden writer Des Kennedy describes his life journey from a childhood of strict Irish Catholicism in England to a charmed existence amid the gardens of his Gulf Island home in British Columbia.
Do less, produce more, and grow soil that feeds crops using chemical-free, organic no-till methodsAndrew Mefferd, veteran farmer, author of The Organic No-Till Farming Revolution, and editor of Growing for Market magazine, brings you the ultimate guide to getting started with no-till farming.
Grow Berries that ThriveAt Home, in your Market Garden, or on your Small Farm Unlock the secrets to profitable, sustainable, and innovative berry growing.
Start your journey as an artisan herbalist and take back control of your health and well-being the natural wayFrom urban apartments to wild countryside, The Artisan Herbalist is an easy-to-use guide that teaches you how to identify, grow, harvest, forage, and craft herbal allies into an assortment of useful health and wellness products.
From Minnesota to Moscow - how to grow fresh figs in cold climates Growing Figs in Cold Climates is a complete, full-color, illustrated guide to organic methods for growing delicious figs in cold climates, well outside the traditional hot, arid home of this ancient fruiting tree.
Evergreen your landscape with the beauty and benefits of conifersGrowing Conifers is a beautifully photographed, comprehensive gardening guide for selecting and cultivating conifers.
Start a peaceful revolution by planting an edible ecosystem and sharing the experience with your neighborsHumans have always thrived in rich, diverse, edible ecosystems.
Build healthy soil and grow better plantsRobert Pavlis, a gardener for over four decades, debunks common soil myths, explores the rhizosphere, and provides a personalized soil fertility improvement program in this three-part popular science guidebook.
Grow vegetables year-round in a greenhouse powered only by solar energy Originally developed in China to feed millions, Chinese greenhouses are earth-sheltered, solar-heated, east-west oriented, intelligently glazed, and well-insulated.
A totally new category of plants - as easy to grow as tomatoes, perfect for gardenersCannabis prohibition is ending around the world, and there's a new bud in town - auto-flowering cannabis.
"e;Offering clear and comprehensive instructions for low-tech growing for a range of budgets, interests, and scales, this book offers practical inspiration and a sense that "e;hey, I can do this!