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The Gardener's Year
ISBN: 9780299100247 / Czeski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Karel Capek's "The Gardener's Year" is a timeless classic of wit and wisdom, sure to capture the heart and imagination of every gardener indeed, everyone who has pursued any hobby with a passion that occasionally overrides good common sense. Originally published more that fifty years ago in Czechoslovakia, it transcends the years with grace and ease. Whether Capek is talking about the lack or surfeit of rain, the fruitless search for space to plant just a few more perennials, or the unfathomable mystery of the green thumb, his words strike chord upon chord within every gardener, in every time...
Karel Capek's "The Gardener's Year" is a timeless classic of wit and wisdom, sure to capture the heart and imagination of every gardener indeed, every...
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56,31 zł |
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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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69,13 zł |
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Green Pens
ISBN: 9780522851038 / Angielski / Twarda / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. New and familiar voices present the diversity of Australian gardens in these witty, sad, and informative contributions. Complimented by a wealth of garden images, plans, sketches, drawings, paintings, engravings, and photographs, these gardens are portrayed through a variety of sources, including previously unpublished letters and diary entries of ordinary people reveling in or struggling with their gardens, informed advice from newspapers and magazines, and extracts from Australian fiction, non-fiction, gardening catalogs, and planting guides.
New and familiar voices present the diversity of Australian gardens in these witty, sad, and informative contributions. Complimented by a wealth of ga...
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116,78 zł |
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Gardenesque: A Celebration of Australian Gardening
ISBN: 9780522851274 / Angielski / Twarda / 225 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Covering more than 200 years of Australian gardening, this beautiful volume offers a visual tour of stunning images from the State Library of Victoria's extensive collections. Revealing the diversity of Australia's gardening heritage in selections from a wide range of books, pamphlets, plans, paintings, and prints, this magnificent guide celebrates both the aesthetic and practical nature of gardens by showcasing a variety of plants and tracking shifts in environmental concerns.
Covering more than 200 years of Australian gardening, this beautiful volume offers a visual tour of stunning images from the State Library of Victoria...
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136,25 zł |
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The Old Rose Index
ISBN: 9780595202270 / Angielski / Miękka / 352 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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80,51 zł |
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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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138,30 zł |
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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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40,31 zł |
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My Weeds: A Gardener's Botany
ISBN: 9780813017396 / Angielski / Miękka / 464 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. " Stein] knows what has to be done, but she has also shown a new way to do it. Think of the author as a sort of jujitsu gardener; in her hands the very strengths of weeds are turned to her advantage." New York Times Book Review "In this manual cum philosophical treatise, Stein discloses an amazing amount of information, from anatomy to propagation, about more than 100 species of North American weeds." Washington Post Book World From the author of the native gardening classic Noah s Garden: Restoring the Ecology of Our Own Backyard comes My Weeds, a... " Stein] knows what has to be done, but she has also shown a new way to do it. Think of the author as a sort of jujitsu gardener; in her hands the ... |
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63,23 zł |
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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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97,30 zł |
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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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66,19 zł |
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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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1801,09 zł |
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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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57,60 zł |
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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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153,53 zł |
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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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178,89 zł |
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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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68,99 zł |
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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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38,34 zł |
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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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167,71 zł |
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Marijuana Grow Basics: The Easy Guide for Cannabis Aficionados
ISBN: 9781878823373 / Angielski / Miękka / 237 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This informative guide tells readers everything they need to know about growing marijuana. Packed with over 700 full-colour illustrations and photographs detailing more than 150 affordable grow set-ups, it is ideal for beginners and aficionados alike.
This informative guide tells readers everything they need to know about growing marijuana. Packed with over 700 full-colour illustrations and photogra...
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110,72 zł |
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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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137,69 zł |
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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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35,82 zł |