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Houseplants have the power to transform any room, and this handy
deck of cards will help you select the perfect plant pal for your
chosen space. From light-loving foliage to those that prefer a
shadier spot, Leaf Supply's curated indoor greenery guide is the
perfect reference for any plant lover, from novice to budding
expert. * Features 50 foliage plant profiles * Easy-to-follow care
information * Simple guides for light, water, humidity and soil
requirements * Highlights pet-friendly plants and those to avoid
Paso a Paso para elaborar de una manera facil y sencilla un Jardin
Vertical y Kokedama. Especial para los amantes de la naturaleza y
que no tienen el espacio ni el tiempo que requieren los arreglos
naturales tradicionales. Una guia llena de ilustraciones para
ayudarlos a crear estos hermosos arreglos
We have grown so accustomed to sharing our houses with plants
that it may be surprising to learn that it was only in the last
century that plants began to move indoors. The story of how this
came to pass is an engrossing and complex one, involving many
separate strands: the horticultural explosion of the Victorian
period, stimulated by the plant hunters of the golden age, changing
styles of architecture, new techniques of heating and lighting, the
cultural values implicit in home design and decoration, and the
changing role of women.
Tovah Martin weaves these strands together in a chronological
account of the introduction of houseplants in America, starting
with the first bulbs brought indoors for forcing, through the
successive introductions of ever more exotic plant materials,
including the proliferation of ferns. It is a story equally rich in
plant lore and insights into American culture. "Once Upon a
Windowsill" is one of those books that manage, through a perceptive
examination of a seemingly odd topic, to shed surprising light on a
much larger subject. This is an important and fascinating work of
social history."
This text explains why we experience indoor air pollution problems
(such as Sick Building Syndrome) and how houseplants can help
combat specific pollutants, including how and why they do it, and
how to care for them. Each houseplant is rated according to its
overall and specific effectiveness.
This thoroughly updated edition of the landmark volume Growing
Roses in Cold Climates includes: *Accessible information on 875
varieties of roses best suited to cold climates *New methods for
protecting roses in winter *Hundreds of new rose introductions,
including disease-resistant and hardy varieties *Five-star ratings
to help you select top-performing roses In addition to describing
both organic and inorganic solutions to common rose problems, this
volume also profiles twelve major classes of roses, complete with
photographs and step-by-step guidelines on achieving ideal growing
conditions.
Fresh is simply best. To get the tastiest, most nutritious produce,
you have to grow your own, and in a cold climate this presents
unique challenges. Fresh from the Garden will help you extend the
growing season to produce the best vegetables, berries, and herbs,
right in your own backyard. The guide includes more than 150 edible
plants and helps you decide which varieties to choose; where and
how to plant, tend, and harvest them; and what to do with your
bounty. Fresh from the Garden is a clear, concise guide, with
nutrition information tables and hundreds of helpful color
photographs. Drawing on more than fifty years of gardening-and
nearly as many years writing on the subject-John Whitman describes
various methods of planting to make the most of different sites,
whether in containers, raised beds, or on level ground, and takes
into consideration the abbreviated growing season and longer summer
days. He discusses the merits of starting from seed indoors or
outdoors, the making and uses of compost, and measures for keeping
a garden healthy, from mulching and fertilizing to crop rotation
and winter protection. Included in his wealth of knowledge is a
generous listing of more than 1,700 varieties of vegetables,
berries, and herbs, from the best known to the highly unusual,
including hybrid and heirloom varieties. He covers the specifics of
cultivation, nutritional values, storage techniques, and culinary
usage. Dedicated to organic practices, for the health of gardener
and garden alike, the information and advice in Fresh from the
Garden will enrich the experience of cold climate gardeners.
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