The Gardener's Almanac
ISBN: 9780395827550 / Angielski / Miękka / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Some gardening books are annuals and some are hardy perennials. Here is a one-of-a-kind book of the latter sort, an entertaining mix of facts, advice, reminiscence, and humor for gardeners to dip into year after year. With tips, tidbits, and forecasts--from how to talk green to a guide to astrological gardening--this book is a browser's delight and a keepsake for every gardener.
Some gardening books are annuals and some are hardy perennials. Here is a one-of-a-kind book of the latter sort, an entertaining mix of facts, advice,...
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78,02 zł |
The Old Rose Index
ISBN: 9780595202270 / Angielski / Miękka / 352 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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90,85 zł |
Rome and the Literature of Gardens
ISBN: 9780715635063 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "Rome and the Literature of Gardens" explores the garden as a powerful locus of transformation and transgression in the "De Re Rustica" of Columella, the "Satires" of Horace, the "Annals" of Tacitus, and the "Confessions" of Saint Augustine. In keeping with the approach of this series, a concluding chapter examines the reincarnation of these expressions in the contemporary plays "Arcadia" and "The Invention of Love" by Tom Stoppard. Many books on gardens in ancient Rome concentrate on either technical agricultural manuals, or pastoral poetry, or the physical remains of Roman gardens.... "Rome and the Literature of Gardens" explores the garden as a powerful locus of transformation and transgression in the "De Re Rustica" of Columell... |
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140,00 zł |
Walled Kitchen Gardens
ISBN: 9780747806578 / Angielski / Miękka / 56 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The kitchen garden was designed to provide a continual supply not only of fruit, flowers and vegetables, but also of plants that had medicinal and veterinary uses, plants for flavouring food and drink, and those providing dyes, perfumes, narcotics, disinfectants, poisons and pesticides. With the aid of heated glasshouses, there would be out-of-season delicies such as strawberries for Christmas, exotic tropical fruits, and even figs and grapes. Once found in the grounds of most large country houses in Britain and Ireland, many have sadly fallen into disuse and ruin. Their remains can still be...
The kitchen garden was designed to provide a continual supply not only of fruit, flowers and vegetables, but also of plants that had medicinal and vet...
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40,50 zł |
Propagation of Pacific Northwest Native Plants
ISBN: 9780870714283 / Angielski / Miękka / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Propagation of Pacific Northwest Native Plants, the first publication of its kind, provides propagation information on nearly one hundred and forty native plants. Designed for use by both nursery professionals and home gardeners, this working manual presents the most current and comprehensive information in this emerging field. Drawn from forestry and agricultural journals, as well as gardening and horticultural handbooks and personal sources, the techniques presented here offer invaluable direction to the many who wish to grow native plants. The book is divided into four plant sections:...
Propagation of Pacific Northwest Native Plants, the first publication of its kind, provides propagation information on nearly one hundred and forty na...
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108,19 zł |
Gardener's Fitness: Weeding Out the Aches and Pains
ISBN: 9780878332038 / Angielski / Miękka / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A practical, easy-to-follow manual, Gardener's Fitness includes conditioning exercises, postural guidance for moving correctly and safely, therapeutic stretches to relieve discomfort, and a variety of gentle exercises designed to relax tired muscles and restore energy after laboring in the garden. Pearlman explains each exercise through simple directions and photographs. She also provides solid information on precautions to take in the gardening environment, where both major and minor dangers lurk: the sun, insect bites and bee stings, inclement weather, and many others.
A practical, easy-to-follow manual, Gardener's Fitness includes conditioning exercises, postural guidance for moving correctly and safely, therapeutic...
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56,15 zł |
Encyclopedia of Gardens: History and Design
ISBN: 9781579581732 / Angielski / Twarda / 1590 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Produced under the auspices of Chicago Botanic Garden, this is an international reference work that includes more than 650 entries on a range of topics, from important people in the history of gardening and landscaping through the ages (Pliny, Roberto Burle Marx) to specific sites, both historical and existing (Alhambra, Stowe) to surveys of types and styles of gardens as well as of gardening movements and the traditions of specific geographic regions (Arts and Crafts movement, Affica) to materials and techniques (Cloche, Sundial).
Produced under the auspices of Chicago Botanic Garden, this is an international reference work that includes more than 650 entries on a range of topic...
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Secrets to Great Soil: A Grower's Guide to Composting, Mulching, and Creating Healthy, Fertile Soil for Your Garden and Lawn
ISBN: 9781580170086 / Angielski / Miękka / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Good soil leads to thriving gardens. Encouraging you to get to know the unique properties of your garden s soil, Elizabeth Snell shows you how to properly use composted plant materials and animal manure to amend your dirt so that it is perfectly suited to your growing goals. Covering a variety of mulching and fertilizing techniques, Snell provides all the information you need to give your garden a healthy foundation of rich, nutrient-filled soil that will ensure a bountiful harvest."
Good soil leads to thriving gardens. Encouraging you to get to know the unique properties of your garden s soil, Elizabeth Snell shows you how to prop...
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86,51 zł |
Let It Rot!: The Gardener's Guide to Composting (Third Edition)
ISBN: 9781580170239 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Transform leaves, grass, and kitchen scraps into gardener's gold This easy-to-use guide shows you how to turn household garbage and backyard refuse into nutrient-filled compost that can nourish your soil and promote a thriving garden. Stu Campbell provides an in-depth explanation of how composting works and offers clear instructions for a variety of both traditional and modern methods for successfully creating your own compost. You'll soon be saving money, minimizing waste, and enjoying bountiful harvests.
Transform leaves, grass, and kitchen scraps into gardener's gold This easy-to-use guide shows you how to turn household garbage and backyard refuse i...
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65,01 zł |
Marihuana: Horticultura del Cannabis la Biblia del Cultivador Medico de Interior y Exterior
ISBN: 9781878823243 / Hiszpański / Miękka / 518 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is the Spanish translation of "Marijuana Horticulture: the Indoor/Outdoor Medical Grower's Bible," updated with new greenhouse and outdoor growing chapters.
This is the Spanish translation of "Marijuana Horticulture: the Indoor/Outdoor Medical Grower's Bible," updated with new greenhouse and outdoor growin...
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173,24 zł |
Steer's Gardening Encyclopaedia
ISBN: 9781905217335 / Angielski / Miękka / 280 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Written by an author with forty years gardening experience and a leading expert of his time, although originally published in the 1940s it is still relevant today and explains in clear language and with illustrations all those practical operations which contribute to success in town and country gardening with flowers, shrubs and vegetables. In its re-mastered format it is a valuable, concise and practical guide to British gardening and horticulture. This work remains highly relevant to horticultural historians and gardening enthusiasts alike.
Written by an author with forty years gardening experience and a leading expert of his time, although originally published in the 1940s it is still re...
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201,86 zł |
Sakuteiki: Visions of the Japanese Garden: A Modern Translation of Japan's Gardening Classic
ISBN: 9780804839686 / Angielski / Miękka / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Learn the art of Japanese gardening with this classic, fascinating text. The Sakuteiki, or "Records of Garden Making," was written nearly one thousand years ago. It is the oldest existing text on Japanese gardening--or any kind of gardening--in the world. In this edition of the Sakuteiki the authors provide an English-language translation of this classic work and an introduction to the cultural and historical context that led to the development of Japanese gardening. Central to this explanation is an understanding of the sacred importance of stones in Japanese culture...
Learn the art of Japanese gardening with this classic, fascinating text. The Sakuteiki, or "Records of Garden Making," was written n...
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77,84 zł |
Simple Gardening Guide: Autumn (Fall)
ISBN: 9781496175540 / Angielski / Miękka / 26 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Each month of Autumn (fall) is broken down into 4 simple to follow lists - vegetables to plant, flowers to plant, jobs to attempt and explanations of those jobs. This is for a temperate zone, and ideal for a beginner or advanced gardener who wants a quick ready reckoner to consult.
Each month of Autumn (fall) is broken down into 4 simple to follow lists - vegetables to plant, flowers to plant, jobs to attempt and explanations of ...
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43,26 zł |
Garden History of Devon: An Illustrated Guide to Sources
ISBN: 9780859894531 / Angielski / Miękka / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A reference guide to historical sources for over 200 Devon gardens, Garden History of Devon also provides an introduction for would-be garden historians on how to conduct garden research. The book is the result of an exploration of the archival resources of Devon's garden history, the objective being to provide signposts to research material for those interested in the development of Devon's gardens. Each entry begins with a brief section describing the garden's history, supplemented with quotations from contemporary travellers and diarists; following the descriptive sections are...
A reference guide to historical sources for over 200 Devon gardens, Garden History of Devon also provides an introduction for would-be garden h...
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109,20 zł |
Grasses, Sedges, Rushes And Ferns Of The British Isles
ISBN: 9781443704809 / Angielski / Miękka / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. GRASSES, SEDGES, RUSHES AND FERNS OF THE BRITISH ISLES - By N. BARRIE HODGSON - CONTENTS PAGE - GRASSES Grafninee - - - - - 7 SEDGES Cypeaced - - - - - - 35 RUSHES Jzincrace - - - - - - 60 FERN S Pteridolytec - - - - - 67 HORSETAILS Eqzkretum - - - - - 83 CLUB-hIOSSES Lyopodiztnj - - - - 88 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS GRASSES Sweet Vernal. Green Panick. Spreading Millet. Timothy. Slender Fox-tail. Meadow Fox-tail. Floating Fox-tail. Fiorin. Brown Bent. Tufted Hair. Silvery Hair. Early Hair. Perennial Oat. Wild Oat. False Oat. Yellow Oat. Upright Sea Lymegrass. Meadow Soft. Creeping Soft. Matgrass....
GRASSES, SEDGES, RUSHES AND FERNS OF THE BRITISH ISLES - By N. BARRIE HODGSON - CONTENTS PAGE - GRASSES Grafninee - - - - - 7 SEDGES Cypeaced - - - - ...
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155,37 zł |
Discovering Period Gardens
ISBN: 9780747803409 / Angielski / Miękka / 104 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book is a fascinating survey of the development of gardens in Great Britain from their medieval origins in monasteries and castles, through the Tudor period and the seventeenth century when formal designs from France and Holland were prevalent, to the great age of English landscape gardens in the eighteenth century, produced by such landscape designers as Lancelot 'Capability' Brown. John Anthony goes on to explore the variety of gardens of Victorian Britain and how they have evolved into those of the present day. With advice on creating and restoring period gardens, and comprehensive...
This book is a fascinating survey of the development of gardens in Great Britain from their medieval origins in monasteries and castles, through the T...
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38,17 zł |
Gardening Difficulties Solved - Expert Answers to Amateur's Questions
ISBN: 9781443790758 / Angielski / Miękka / 170 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republ...
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63,09 zł |
Opium for the Masses: Harvesting Nature's Best Pain Medication
ISBN: 9781932595468 / Angielski / Miękka / 172 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "Contrary to general belief, there is no federal law against growing P. somniferum."--Martha Stewart Living "Regarded as 'God's own medicine, ' preparations of opium were as common in the Victorian medicine cabinet as aspirin is in ours. As late as 1915, pamphlets issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture were still mentioning opium poppies as a good cash crop for northern farmers. Well into this century, Russian, Greek, and Arab immigrants in America have used poppy-head tea as a mild sedative and a remedy for headaches, muscle pain, cough, and diarrhea. During the Civil... "Contrary to general belief, there is no federal law against growing P. somniferum."--Martha Stewart Living "Regarded as 'God's own me... |
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82,17 zł |
The Tropical Look: An Encyclopedia of Dramatic Landscape Plants
ISBN: 9781604690835 / Angielski / Miękka / 524 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Meant primarily for gardeners in USDA zones 8-10, The Tropical Look encompasses most of the southern U.S. and the West Coast. This groundbreaking encyclopedia of lush plants will also be useful to gardeners in other zones who are interested in growing tropical-looking plants (as opposed to strictly tropical plants, which cannot endure a frost) as half-hardy, annual, or conservatory plants.
Meant primarily for gardeners in USDA zones 8-10, The Tropical Look encompasses most of the southern U.S. and the West Coast. This groundbreaki...
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112,71 zł |
The Practice Of Gardening: Explained To All Capacities, Including The Newest Improvements (1759)
ISBN: 9781437337877 / Angielski / Miękka / 60 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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92,04 zł |