Disastrous seed harvest
Because of the cold and wet weather few plants have set seed this year. The rain finally stopped and dry weather has prevailed for over a week, giving the garden a chance to dry out a little. However the consequence of all the rain has yet to be ... [... more]
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Desert Gardens
 In defense of prickles...: As the owner of one of the gardens featured in the book, I confess to a slight bias in loving this book - but I have to say with as much objectivity as I can muster that Ms. Levick and Mr. Lyons have done a superb job. Levick's [... more]
CDN$70.00
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The Contrary Farmer's Invitation to Gardening
From Amazon.com: Gene Logsdon has done it again! One of his earlier books, The Contrary Farmer, is one of the most moving, sensible, readable books about sustainable farming on the market. Now Logsdon successfully applies that wry wit, wisdom, and [... more]
CDN$21.95
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How To Grow Fresh Air
An Essential Reference Book: I used this invaluable book as a resource and reference in my book, Harmonious Environment: Beautify, Detoxify & Energize Your Life, Your Home & Your Planet because it proves that plants remove toxic chemicals in the [... more]
CDN$18.75
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Recombinant DNA
Now hopelessly outdated: Still a decent, but hardly exceptional, introduction to Recombinant DNA. The writing is often hazy, especially if you are not familiar with DNA-speak. I find it a frustrating and unsatisfying read and scientific experience. [... more]
CDN$133.44
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Medicinal Plants of the Pacific West
fascinating but could be better: I enjoyed reading about western medicinal plants as well as the author's wry humor (I found especially hilarious that comment about the temperature of sitz baths and not wanting to "poach your privates") and [... more]
CDN$24.95
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Secret Worlds
Must-have, magnificent photos, fascinating facts: This is absolutely a must-have coffee table book for any nature lover. It is filled with spectacular color photos on glossy paper so clear & vibrant they pop off the page. Dalton's high-speed [... more]
CDN$24.95
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Ortho's All about Attracting Hummingbirds and Butterflies
Beauty is more than petal-deep.: As the authors of this book point out, butterflies and hummingbirds add beauty to the garden. In my opinion, a garden made to sustain these interesting creatures is more than just pretty - it gives something back to [... more]
CDN$13.95
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Secret Worlds
Must-have, magnificent photos, fascinating facts: This is absolutely a must-have coffee table book for any nature lover. It is filled with spectacular color photos on glossy paper so clear & vibrant they pop off the page. Dalton's high-speed [... more]
CDN$35.00
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Florida Gardener's Guide
I wish there were more: The first thing I have to say about this book is that I wish it were more comprehensive. I moved to Florida from the north, and find the book an excellent reference. The pictures are wonderful, and only a few plants do not have [... more]
CDN$32.95
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Natural Extracts Using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide
Supcercritical CO2 extraction solves a lot of problems: This book covers one of the most interesting topics for producing natural extracts without solvent residues in the product. Further it is possible to fractionate the products by changing pressure [... more]
CDN$188.95
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Random Acts of Beautification
Be a modern Johnny Appleseed and sow your extra seeds where they will bring beauty instead of bareness - even if it's in an alley or an unkempt parking lot. The other day I was hauling my tools and a few plants to a new area of the property that ... [... more]
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