Herbal Beginnings
Herbs belong in every garden -- add some to yours now! How-to tips and designs using popular herbs plus some interesting historical notes. Cottage gardens encompass all types of plants, and certainly include herbs. Herbs lend themselves to being ... [... more]
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Cactus (Part 2)
There is a commonly held belief that cactus plants are tougher and more resistant to neglect than other types of plants. The reputation of cactus plants for toughness is most likely due to two factors: their spiny, well- protected exterior tends ... [... more]
University of Saskatchewan |
Faith, Form, and Time: What the Bible Teaches and ...
You must be kidding: I cannot believe that anyone with more than a third grade education thinks the earth is 6,000 years old. If the creationists want people to stop laughing at them, perhaps they should learn some basic science. At last a Book about [... more]
CDN$16.50
Amazon CA |
Backcountry Bear Basics: The Definitive Guide to ...
Enlightening, pragmatic, fun to read: This daring book challenges conventional wisdom about bears, it's well-documented, it provides safety tips you won't find anywhere else, and it's written with style. Reading Bear Basics is like sitting around the [... more]
CDN$10.99
Amazon CA |
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
Amazon CA |
Gardening with Grasses
Very disappointing...: I must say, I am astonished that this book has recieved the positive reviews that it has. I bought this book with the intent of gaining knowledge in the area of designing with grasses. I read it from start to finish and found that [... more]
CDN$39.95
Amazon CA |
Planting Design Illustrated
Excellent, practical and informative!: Chen really knows his stuff. This book is well organized, inspiring and informative. Planting Design Illustrated is one of the few books that actually discuss the design aspect of planting design. I like the plant [... more]
CDN$37.45
Amazon CA |
The Bold & Brilliant Garden
Exelent guidelines for working with bold colors: I have found this book very inspiring. The pictures are great and the text is full of practical knowledge. Although I am from another zone (Zone 9) I found that the guidelines, the concept in the designs, [... more]
CDN$34.95
Amazon CA |
Made for the Shade
This book will collect dust on my book shelf: It is comprehensive in it's text but there were not enough pictures to suit my taste. The text was not arranged in a fashion that makes it an easier reference. It would be helpful if there where cross [... more]
CDN$18.95
Amazon CA |
The Ann Lovejoy Handbook of Northwest Gardening: ...
Easy, natural gardening: I always look forward to a new gardening book from Ann Lovejoy and this one did not disappoint. Beautifully illustrated with Janet Loughrey's color photographs, this book is full of practical ideas for creating a Northwest garden [... more]
CDN$29.50
Amazon CA |
Easy Orchids: Simple Secrets for Glorious ...
Mostly Great Book for Beginners: I think the oddest thing that confronts new orchid owners is learning that, unlike most other types of plants, most orchids cannot all be treated the same way. The various species or varieties of, for example, ferns and [... more]
CDN$17.95
Amazon CA |
Roses For Dummies
From Amazon.com: Is there any flower more sensuous and romantic than the rose? Roses aren't just fragrant and beautiful; they're also easy to grow and come in hundreds of varieties and colors. Roses for Dummies covers the various types of roses--hybrid [... more]
CDN$25.99
Amazon CA |