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Apples of North America: 192 Exceptional Varieties for Gardeners, Growers, and Cooks by Tom Burford Publisher Comments The apple is one of the most iconic fruits, traditionally picked on cool fall days and used in pies, crisps, and ciders. And there is a vast world of varieties that goes beyond the common grocery store offerings of Red Delicious and Granny Smith. With... (read more) Your price: $29.95 New - Hardcover
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Duchess of Northumberland's Little Book of Poisons, Potions and Aphrodisiacs by The Duchess Of Northumberland Publisher Comments From the creator of the world-famous Poison Garden at Alnwick Castle Combining the fascinating archive of the first Duchess of Northumberland with the expertise of Jane, the present Duchess and the creator of the famous Poison Garden at Alnwick Castle... (read more) Your price: $17.95 New - Hardcover
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The Daffodil: Discover the Remarkable Story of the World's Most Popular Spring Flower by Noeel Kingsbury Publisher Comments There is no harbinger of spring like a field or garden filled with bright yellow daffodils. But the world of the daffodil is much more than just its place in the march of the seasons. It's a plant whose history starts with the tombs of the Pharaohs and... (read more) Your price: $27.50 New - Hardcover
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Claude Monet's Gardens at Giverny by Dominique Lobstein Publisher Comments Water lilies, reflecting ponds, a Japanese footbridge, and blankets of glorious flowers: Nothing evokes Claude Monets Impressionist paintings quite like images from his gardens at Giverny, about 50 miles northwest of Paris. Monet discovered a profound... (read more) Your price: $35.00 New - Hardcover
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The Duchess of Northumberland's Little Book of Jams, Jellies and Preserves by The Duchess Of Northumberland Publisher Comments Featuring some of the oldest jam recipes ever recorded, this book from the archives of the Duchesses of Northumberland combines baking and history Elizabeth was the first Duchess of Northumberland and established the domestic rules of this dynasty that... (read more) Your price: $17.95 New - Hardcover
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The Plant Hunters: The Adventures of the World's Greatest Botanical Explorers by Carolyn Fry Publisher Comments From geraniums to begonias, the common plants that often adorn backyard gardens are rarely native to our region. The same goes for many of the diverse and delicious fruits and vegetables that grace our dinner tables. We take their accessibility and... (read more) Your price: $30.00 New - Hardcover
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Seeing Flowers: Discover the Hidden Life of Flowers by Teri Dunn Chace Publisher Comments We've all seen red roses, blue irises, and yellow daffodils. But when we really look closely at a flower, whole new worlds of beauty and intricacy emerge. Seeing Flowers is a visual feast that gloriously highlights 343 popular garden flowers. Using a... (read more) Your price: $29.95 New - Hardcover
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Heirloom Flavor: Yesterday's Best-Tasting Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs for Today's Cook (Gardener's Guides) by Doreen G. Howard Publisher Comments How long has it been since you’ve really tasted good food, since you’ve eaten any vegetables or fruits that even have flavor? From tasteless tomatoes bred to withstand shipping to apples that have crunch but nothing else, we’ve had... (read more) Your price: $24.99 New - Trade Paper
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Origami Bonsai Kit: Create Beautiful Botanical Sculptures by Benjamin John Coleman Publisher Comments By merging two iconic Japanese art formsand#8212;origami and bonsaiand#8212;Benjamin Coleman sparked an exciting evolution in paper folding, and made a name for himself in both the origami world and on the burgeoning Etsy landscape. Now, andlt;iandgt... (read more) Your price: $17.95 New - Trade Paper
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The Manual of Seed Saving: Harvesting, Storing, and Sowing Techniques for Vegetables, Herbs, and Fruits by Andrea Heistinger Publisher Comments Growing vegetables, fruits, and herbs from seed has many benefits for both the gardener and the planet. Seed saving helps gardeners maintain important regional varieties that are well suited for specific conditions, encourages plant diversity, and helps... (read more) Your price: $39.95 New - Hardcover
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The Tree Lady: The True Story of How One Tree-Loving Woman Changed a City Forever by H. Joseph Hopkins and Jill McElmurry Publisher Comments Unearth the true story of green-thumbed pioneer and activist Kate Sessions, who helped San Diego grow from a dry desert town into a lush, leafy city known for its gorgeous parks and gardens. Katherine Olivia Sessions never thought she'd live in a place... (read more) Your price: $16.99 New - Hardcover
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Root-To-Stalk Cooking: The Art of Using the Whole Vegetable by Tara Duggan Publisher Comments A cookbook featuring more than 65 recipes that make use of the parts of vegetables that typically get thrown away, including stalks, tops, ribs, fronds, and stems, with creative tips for making the most of seasonal ingredients to stretch the kitchen... (read more) Your price: $22.00 New - Trade Paper
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Carolinas Fruit & Vegetable Gardening: How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest the Best Edibles by Katie Elzer-peters Publisher Comments North and South Carolina are two of the best vegetable and fruit gardening states in the country. The mild climate, ample rainfall, and rich soil combine to create a growing environment in which there are practically no limits. All you really need to... (read more) Your price: $22.99 New - Trade Paper
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Growing Garden Bulbs by Richard Wilford Publisher Comments There are few delights as universal as spotting the first buds of spring. The appearance of a bold tulip or a shy daffodil heralds warmth and changing seasons. These plants, as well as others such as nerines, lilies, irises, and hyacinths, begin life as... (read more) Your price: $11.50 New - Trade Paper
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Flight of the Honey Bee by Raymond Huber Publisher Comments Follow the flight of a honey bee as she searches for nectar to sustain her hive and, along the way, pollinates flowers to produce seeds and fruits. A tiny honey bee emerges from the hive for the first time. Using sunlight, landmarks, and scents to... (read more) List Price $16.99 Your price: $11.95 Used - Hardcover
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Landscaping: How to Use Plants, Structures & Surfaces to Transform Your Yard (Homeskills) by Cool Springs Press Publisher Comments LANDSCAPING WILL TEACH YOU THE SKILLS YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR YARD THE ENVY OF YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD Take a quick glance outside your window. What do you see? If it’s a sprawling panorama of flawless landscaping design, if it looks uncannily like a... (read more) Your price: $14.99 New - Trade Paper
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Rambunctious Garden: Saving Nature in a Post-Wild World by Emma Marris Publisher Comments A paradigm shift is roiling the environmental world. For decades people have unquestioningly accepted the idea that our goal is to preserve nature in its pristine, pre-human state. But many scientists have come to see this as an outdated dream that... (read more) List Price $17.00 Your price: $11.95 Used - Trade Paper
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California Getting Started Garden Guide: Grow the Best Flowers, Shrubs, Trees, Vines & Groundcovers (Garden Guides) by Bruce Asakawa Publisher Comments Take the guesswork out of picking the best plants for your California garden. Do you ever wish you had a neighbor who could teach you about the best plants for your backyard? Wouldn’t that be great? Well, guess what—you do! Authors Bruce... (read more) Your price: $24.99 New - Trade Paper
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Minnesota & Wisconsin Getting Started Garden Guide: Grow the Best Flowers, Shrubs, Trees, Vines & Groundcovers (Garden Guides) by Melinda Myers Publisher Comments Take the guesswork out of picking the best plants for your Minnesota or Wisconsin garden. Do you ever wish you had a neighbor who could teach you about the best plants for your backyard? Wouldn’t that be great? Well, guess what—you do... (read more) Your price: $24.99 New - Trade Paper
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Plants from Test Tubes: An Introduction to Micropropogation, 4th Edition by Lydiane Kyte Publisher Comments Thirty years ago, in vitro propagation was a new technique for producing plants, and Lydiane Kyte's Plants from Test Tubes became the standard work on the topic. The new fourth edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the many... (read more) Your price: $34.95 New - Hardcover
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