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An Honest Guide to Growing your Own Food Anywhere

by Arthur, Carson

Book - 2019

In this informative, entertaining guide, Arthur shows you how to grow your own vegetables in virtually any type of space. He includes everything beginners...Show more In this informative, entertaining guide, Arthur shows you how to grow your own vegetables in virtually any type of space. He includes everything beginners needs to know about seeds, soil, water, weeding, and how to care for your plants as they grow. For the more ambitious, learn how to keep your own backyard chickens and bees. Show less

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What's That Weed?

Know your Weeds and Learn to Live With Them

by Barter, Guy

Book - 2024

Barter covers forty commonly found weeds as well as some lesser-known varieties, lifting the lid on how weeds grow and how they affect your garden so you can make informed decisions about the plants you want and manage those you don't. Barter covers forty commonly found weeds as well as some lesser-known varieties, lifting the lid on how weeds grow and how they affect your garden so you can make informed decisions about the plants you want and manage those you don't. Show less

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All New Square Foot Gardening

More Projects, New Solutions, Grow Vegetables Anywhere

by Bartholomew, Mel

Book - 2018

Learn the three simple steps to square foot gardening: build a box, fill it with dirt, and add a grid. No digging, no tilling, no fertilizing, and no gues...Show more Learn the three simple steps to square foot gardening: build a box, fill it with dirt, and add a grid. No digging, no tilling, no fertilizing, and no guesswork (and less watering, waste, and weeding!) The step-by-step instructions are great for beginners, but veteran gardeners will also find lots of valuable information about space and efficiency. Show less

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Pruning Simplified

A Visual Guide to 50 Trees and Shrubs

by Bradley, Steve

Book - 2019

Are you intimidated by pruning or tired of paying a professional? You can prune most shrubs and trees yourself and Bradley shows you how. Learn the best t...Show more Are you intimidated by pruning or tired of paying a professional? You can prune most shrubs and trees yourself and Bradley shows you how. Learn the best tools for the job, the ideal time to prune, and follow the step-by-step instructions for pruning 50 of the most popular shrubs and trees. Show less

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No Dig

Nurture your Soil to Grow Better Vegetables With Less Effort

by Dowding, Charles

Book - 2022

Dowding is on a mission to get you to leave soil undisturbed - the less you dig, the more you'll boost soil productivity by preserving soil structure and ...Show more Dowding is on a mission to get you to leave soil undisturbed - the less you dig, the more you'll boost soil productivity by preserving soil structure and nurturing the fungal mycelium essential to the health of all your plants. Featuring step-by-step photography of all stages of growing vegetables and herbs, and all the elements of no dig growing, you'll be able to grow more with less time and effort and in harmony with nature. Show less

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Saving Seeds

A Home Gardener's Guide to Preserving Plant Biodiversity

by Jason, Dan

Book - 2020

This compact but informative guide addresses both the how to and why of saving seeds, which Jason asserts is both a practical act of preservation and a po...Show more This compact but informative guide addresses both the how to and why of saving seeds, which Jason asserts is both a practical act of preservation and a powerful act of protest. He offers a clear introduction to the essentials of seed saving, from selection criteria to harvest and storage tips, and addresses the role of seed-saving communities. It will resonate with gardeners at all levels. Show less

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The Prairie Gardener's Go-to for Fruit

by Melrose, Janet

Book - 2023

Blueberries, saskatoons, strawberries, apricots, cherries, currants, pears, plums, kiwi... Melrose and Normandeau will answer all of your questions in this accessible volume of their series for prairie gardeners. Highly recommended. Blueberries, saskatoons, strawberries, apricots, cherries, currants, pears, plums, kiwi... Melrose and Normandeau will answer all of your questions in this accessible volume of their series for prairie gardeners. Highly recommended. Show less

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Get Guerrilla Gardening

A Handbook for Planting in Public Places

by Miles, Ellen

Book - 2023

Rooted in social justice and climate action, guerrilla gardening is a growing movement bringing people together to create beauty, grow food, or make a pol...Show more Rooted in social justice and climate action, guerrilla gardening is a growing movement bringing people together to create beauty, grow food, or make a political statement. No prior knowledge of gardening or activism is needed, this handbook contains all the information and inspiration you need with expert advice, illustrated how-to's, and stories of "how we did it" from around the world. Show less

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Raised Bed Gardening

A Complete Beginner's Guide : Grow Everything From Herbs to Tomatoes in your Own Custom Raised Beds

by Nolan, Tara

Book - 2023

Raised beds can be done almost anywhere and, with Nolan as your guide, you'll be growing and harvesting your own produce in no time. She tells you how to...Show more Raised beds can be done almost anywhere and, with Nolan as your guide, you'll be growing and harvesting your own produce in no time. She tells you how to build quick and simple beds, how to fill them with the right soil mix, and provides a list of the easiest plants to grow as a beginner, along with which plants work best with other plants. Show less

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Compost Science for Gardeners

Simple Methods for Nutrient Rich Soil

by Pavlis, Robert

Book - 2023

This comprehensive guide is the key to building healthier soil and growing better plants. Learn about the role of composting, what you can incorporate and...Show more This comprehensive guide is the key to building healthier soil and growing better plants. Learn about the role of composting, what you can incorporate and what you should avoid, the full range of composting methods and their impact, and how to use finished compost. Show less

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Vegetable Gardening for Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba

by Peters, Laura

Book - 2020

The Canadian prairies are an ideal place to grow a large variety of vegetables and Peters covers everything from the basics (light, soil, exposure and fro...Show more The Canadian prairies are an ideal place to grow a large variety of vegetables and Peters covers everything from the basics (light, soil, exposure and frost tolerance) to recommended varieties, seasonal care, extending the growing season, and organic approaches to managing pests and diseases. Show less

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Prairie up

An Introduction to Natural Garden Design

by Vogt, Benjamin

Book - 2023

For those serious about ditching tidy landscaping for a wilder approach, this is a solid introduction to gardening with nature. Vogt suggests picking nati...Show more For those serious about ditching tidy landscaping for a wilder approach, this is a solid introduction to gardening with nature. Vogt suggests picking native plants, advises on creating a custom seed mix, and lays out what to expect on a year-by-year basis. A full-colour guide aimed at gardeners, homeowners, and landscape designers. Show less

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