Readings

The Thrifty Gardener

by Alys Fowler | September 2008

Forget makeover culture; forget the garden centre and all your gardening preconceptions, this is a witty, wise and practical take on to how to create a stylish garden. The Thrifty Gardener is about creating the garden of your dream regardless of resources or limited space. It will eliminate the intimidation factor and reveal the ins-and-outs of soil, seeds, sowing and growing. At the heart of this book is a DIY ethic that says you don't always have to buy what you need, you can make it, take i...
The Savage Garden

by Peter D'Amato | April 1998

In addition to the familiar Venus flytrap, there are several hundred species of carnivorous plants on our planet. Most can be grown in the amateur gardener's backyard or even in a window box. Full-color photos show the plants at work and at rest and tell you everything you need to successfully grow your own--little garden of horrors. Full-color throughout. 192 pp.
The New Encyclopedia Of Orchids

by Isobyl Lacroix | July 2008

In this authoritative, detailed and carefully researched encyclopedia, more than 350 genera of cultivated orchids are included and 1500 species described. Infinitely varied and hugely interesting, these strikingly beautiful plants are sumptuously illustrated with approximately 1000 photographs in a reference that no orchid lover can afford to be without. Isobyl la Croix's broad knowledge of orchids is evident in this encylopedic account of the largest of all flowering plant families. Her experie...
The Basics Of Permaculture Design

February 2005

"The Basics of Permaculture Design," first published in Australia in 1996, is an excellent introduction to the principles of permaculture, design processes, and the tools needed for designing sustainable gardens, farms, and larger communities.Packed with useful tips, clear illustrations, and a wealth of experience, it guides you through designs for gardens, urban and rural properties, water harvesting systems, animal systems, permaculture in small spaces like balconies and patios, farms, schools, and ecovillages. This is both a do-ityourself guide for the enthusiast and a useful reference for permaculture designers.
Marijuana Garden Saver

by J. C. Stich | November 2008

Using over 150 full-color photos, this book provides step-by-step solutions to the common problems that the marijuana gardener faces. Written by a veteran marijuana-grower, this book provides information in a clear, concise format. The solutions in here were originally written for an Internet audience, so they are formatted to be consumed quickly. Highly visual with easy-to-follow instructions, this book is just the thing for growers who want immediate solutions to their problems.
The Mini Bonsai Kit

by Robert King | February 2001

With this kit, complete with a 32page book explaining bonsai gardening, an instruction sheet, a small pot, a peat pellet, a packet of seeds, and a pair of scissors, indoor gardeners can grow a peaceful mini-garden anywhere they choose. Whether it's on a desk or in a kitchen, this little bit of greenery will brighten up the day-just add water! Also available in a full-size kit
Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms

by Paul Stamets | October 2000

After years of living in awe of the mysterious fungi known as mushrooms -- chefs, health enthusiasts, and home cooks alike can't get enough of these rich, delicate morsels. With updated production techniques for home and commercial cultivation, detailed growth parameters for 31 mushroom species, a trouble-shooting guide, and handy gardening tips, this revised and updated handbook will make your mycological landscapes the envy of the neighborhood.
Moss Gardening

by George Schenk | February 1997

This is a delightful book that encourages gardeners to pay closer attention to the subtle beauty of miniature landscapes and introduces one of the glories of Japanese gardens into American designs. The author writes entertainingly of mosses on rocks and walls, in containers, and as a lush ground cover, and he presents a gallery of his favorite moss species.
Gardening With Grasses

by Michael King, Piet Oudolf | February 1998

Ornamental grasses are among the most versatile and sophisticated of garden plants. Planted as single specimens in beds or on the terrace in a container, grasses are striking focal points. Smaller forms bring rhythm and diversity to mixed borders, and clumping forms richly carpet the ground. This beautifully illustrated book by two imaginative garden designers will provide equal measures of information and inspiration.
Dyers Garden

by Rita Buchanan | November 1995

Now you can keep the beautiful colors of your summer garden with you all year long in the form of vibrant dyes for natural fibers. A DYER'S GARDEN walks you through a garden season from design to planting to harvesting for the dye pot. The hundreds of colors presented are but a sampling of the striking hues you can achieve by following the author's foolproof methods and encouragement for experimentation.

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Readings

The Thrifty Gardener

The Savage Garden

The New Encyclopedia Of Orchids

The Basics Of Permaculture Design

Marijuana Garden Saver

The Mini Bonsai Kit

Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms

Moss Gardening

Gardening With Grasses

Dyers Garden