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This exquisitely detailed full-color field guide, by biologist and herbal and medical plant expert Jim Meuninck, provides identification, practical information, and skills for the location of and use of medicinal plants. The pages of this book re-connect us to our roots and the knowledge that medicinal plants and wild plant foods provide the chemicals everybody needs to obtain optimum health and prevent disease. Meuninck moves the user from simple...
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IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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"Berries, apples, melons, and grapes; oranges, grapefruits, bananas?yum! This scrumptious picture book, a companion to The Vegetables We Eat, offers youngsters an inviting, information-packed cornucopia of favorite fruits. Gail Gibbons combines a clear, simple text with her signature paneled illustrations to present fruit facts galore: the parts of fruits, where and how they grow, harvesting, processing, where to buy them, and how to enjoy them as...
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Excerpt: "Some of the flowers described are found along every country highway. It is interesting to note that these wayside flowers may usually be classed among the foreign population. They have been brought to us from Europe in ballast and in loads of grain, and invariably follow in the wake of civilization. Many of our most beautiful native flowers have been crowded out of the hospitable roadside by these aggressive, irresistible, and mischievous...
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Edible wild plants have one or more parts that can be used for food if gathered at the appropriate stage of growth and properly prepared. Edible Wild Plants includes extensive information and recipes on plants from the four categories. Foundation greens: wild spinach, chickweed, mallow, purslane; tart greens: curly dock, sheep sorrel, wood sorrel; pungent greens: wild mustard, winter cress, garlic mustard, shepherd's purse; and bitter greens: dandelion,...
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Excerpt: "Through the neglect of nature study, the wits of the country child lose just the sharpening they most need, to say nothing of a stimulus and delight which can ill be spared by one whose mental life is apt to be monotonous. The wits of the city child may secure in other ways the sharpening so essential to success in life; yet the training afforded by a logical study of plants, and the pleasure which such a study, rightly directed, is sure...
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Darryl Cheng, bestselling author of The New Plant Parent, is back with the first book for indoor gardeners who want to step up from basic plant care to creating rewarding plant collections.
The world of indoor gardening is exploding with desirable new and unusual plants. Thanks to the resources of the internet and social media, finding amazing varieties has never been easier-but knowing how to get maximum enjoyment from this enticing world is...
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Cannabis is one of the oldest crops in the world and has been used for various purposes for thousands of years. The plant has a long history as a medicine, recreational drug and as a source of textiles, paper and building materials. In recent years, cannabis has received significant attention due to its potential medicinal benefits and the growing movement for legalization for recreational use. Cannabis, also known as hemp or marijuana, comes from...
10) El cultivo biológico - Trucos, técnicas y consejos para el cultivo de hortalizas y frutas sin sus
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Pesticidas, herbicidas y fertilizantes químicos son elementos agresores del medio ambiente. El cultivo biológico recupera los métodos tradicionales y, sobre todo, naturales de la jardinería, demostrando así que un abono orgánico puede ser tan eficaz como uno artificial, y que existen recetas de pesticidas a base de plantas y de decocciones...
Verdadero aprendizaje del jardinero, con o sin experiencia, que desee trabajar en armonía con la naturaleza...
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Feeling tired of growing the same annual flowers in your garden each year? Then, it's time to elevate your expectations by planting several uncommon, some even rare, annuals that will remake your beds and borders from boringly bland to interesting and lively.Are you a bored flower gardener tired of the same annual plants sold in seed catalogs and garden centers? Maybe you dread another summer viewing those usual yawn-inducing impatiens, red geraniums,...
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Indoor gardens are sometimes incorporated as a part of air conditioning or heating systems because indoor plants reduce the effects of pollution and heat induced by the air conditioning or heating systems. Indoor plants such as aloe vera, chrysanthemums, orchids, anthuriums, palms and ferns are able to reduce indoor air pollution, particularly the presence of pollutants or volatile organic compounds (VOC) such as benzene, toluene, and xylene by removing...
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Based on seasonal cycles, each chapter of this indispensible book provides a new way to look at the planning stages of starting a garden-with themes and designs such as the Salad Lover's Garden, the Heirloom Maze Garden, the Children's Garden, and the Organic Rotation Garden. More than 100 recipes-including a full range of soups, salads, main courses, and desserts, as well as condiments and garnishes-are featured here, all using the food grown in...
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Unlocking Growth: Mastering the Transition to Large-Scale Greenhouse Horticulture Are you a small-scale greenhouse owner looking to break into the big leagues? Perhaps you've hit a plateau in your horticultural business and can't seem to scale up effectively. If so, this book is your roadmap to success.In "Transitioning from Small-Scale to Large-Scale: Expanding Your Greenhouse Horticulture Enterprises," we address the pain points you may be experiencing:Feeling...
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Plants were an essential part of medieval life. Most people lived in houses made of wood and thatch, which often accidentally burned down when they cooked their food or huddled over wood fires to keep warm. People wore linen clothing dyed with plants. They drank ale, cider and wine as they danced to music played on wooden instruments. Beauty, love and seduction could all be made easier with a few herbal preparations. If you became ill, plants provided...
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After a peripatetic life, forty-five-year-old May Sarton longed to put down roots and found them in New Hampshire in the form of a dilapidated eighteenth-century farmhouse with good bones . . . It was the realization of a dream that had been a long time coming In Plant Dreaming Deep, Sarton shares an intensely personal account of transforming a house into a home. She begins with an introduction to the enchanting village of Nelson, where she first...
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Learn to design and maintain a bountiful flower garden at home with this comprehensive guide on everything from planting to flower arranging.
In this book, brimming with inspirational photographs, interior stylist Clare Nolan reveals her secrets for growing a colorful, fragrant garden and using it to create spectacular floral displays for the home all year-round. Clare takes the mystery out of the growing process, offering clear advice on choosing...
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Unlock the Secrets to Thriving Rose Gardens Are you tired of struggling to maintain healthy and vibrant roses in your garden? Do you long for the beauty of lush blooms but feel overwhelmed by the complexities of rose care? Look no further! "Roses Unveiled: A Comprehensive Guide to Rose Care" is your ultimate companion in cultivating the rose garden of your dreams. In this essential guide, you'll discover expert tips, proven techniques, and insider...
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¡Descubre cómo recuperar tu cabello de forma natural con "Caída del Cabello"! Este libro te sumerge en un viaje transformador hacia la revitalización capilar, explorando tratamientos naturales efectivos. Desde remedios herbales hasta técnicas probadas, esta guía te ofrece soluciones prácticas y consejos expertos para restaurar la salud de tu cabello. ¡Recupera tu confianza y tu melena con este indispensable recurso!
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Unlock the Secrets of Sustainable Living with PermacultureAre you tired of the relentless cycle of environmental degradation? Do you yearn for a world where nature thrives and humans coexist harmoniously with the Earth? If so, "Permaculture: Designing Ecosystems for Long-Term Sustainability" is your guide to transforming these dreams into a tangible reality. In this groundbreaking book, we address the very real concerns shared by conscientious individuals...
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