Download or read book Gardens in the Sky written by Michele Osborne and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lavishly illustrated book is ideal for anyone designing a roof terrace or balcony from scratch or for those looking for new and exciting ideas to transform an existing rooftop space into a fabulous outdoor room.
Download or read book Sky Gardens written by Signe Nielsen and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great design ideas with practical tips on how to transform an outdoor living space into your personal oasis. The book guides you through steps toward composing a sky garden, beginning with key principles of design. Choose from eye-catching plant combinations and furniture arrangements. Add special features, including lighting, outdoor sculpture and ornaments, and fountains and other water effects. An invaluable resource for everyone planning to renovate or build a rooftop, terrace, or balcony garden.
Download or read book Gardens in the Sky written by Brian Patrick and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Secret Sky Garden written by Linda Sarah and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-06-28 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A startlingly original picture book about a little girl who creates a garden on a disused car park rooftop Funni loves the old, disused car park, and spends a lot of time there flying her kite and playing her recorder. But something is missing. Definitely. So Funni decides to create a garden in the neglected space and after weeks of careful nurture, her garden in the sky takes shape. One day, a little boy, Zoo, spots the square of colour amongst the grey from an incoming flight, and decides to try to find it. And slowly, not only do Funni's flowers bloom, but a very special friendship blossoms too. Beautifully illustrated in line and watercolour by up-and-coming talent, Fiona Lumbers, this is a poignant and memorable story from award-winning author, Linda Sarah.
Download or read book Garden Maker written by Christie Purifoy and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2022-01-25 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much more than a how-to flower gardening book (though you will learn how to), Garden Maker is for those who want to grow beautiful things that reflect the glory and majesty of the Creator and bring a little bit of heaven down to earth. From the beginning God made a garden, so it’s no surprise if you feel closer to Him with your hands in the dirt and the sun on your back. There is something profoundly soul-satisfying about creating and cultivating beauty. If you long to experience more splendor in your life, you can grow some of your very own. Join kindred spirit Christie Purifoy as she helps you unearth the simple delights of growing garden flowers, from preparing and planning to creating beautiful bouquets and other arrangements. Lavishly photographed and lovingly written, this all-seasons guide invites you to discover the innumerable joys and wonders to be found in the flower garden.
Download or read book In the Sky garden written by Elizabeth Williams Champney and published by . This book was released on 1877 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Under Western Skies written by Jennifer Jewell and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Atkinson and Jewell invite each of us to reimagine one’s connection to the land while cultivating nature close to home. A must-read for anyone searching for inspired solutions for designing or refining a garden.” —Emily Murphy, founder of Pass the Pistil From windswept deserts to misty seaside hills and verdant valleys, the natural landscapes of the American West offer an astounding variety of climates for gardens. Under Western Skies reveals thirty-six of the most innovative designs—all embracing and celebrating the very soul of the land on which they grow. For the gardeners featured here, nature is the ultimate inspiration rather than something to be dominated, and Under Western Skies shows the strong connection each garden has with its place. Packed with Atkinson’s stunning photographs and illuminated by Jewell’s deep interest in the relationships between people and the spaces they inhabit, Under Western Skies offers page after page of encouraging ingenuity and inventive design for passionate gardeners who call the West home.
Download or read book Gardens and the Warrior of Heaven written by Jamon Miller and published by Createspace. This book was released on 2013-03-13 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was sometime in the twenty-first century, when one discovery revolutionized the world further than any ever before it. This was the discovery of a nonlinear power, which lies inside of every living and nonliving organism on the planet. Its discoverers termed it Meteora. With it came the ability to tap into a clean, seemingly unlimited source of energy. With further study, it was found that only a few genetically gifted individuals could use this power World War III was fought between these new beings and the United Governments of the world. After fighting to a stalemate, the governments and the beings who had access to this power, now known as Homospiritus, came to an agreement called the Accords. Code 23: By law, all children born who are capable of using Meteora will be taken for safety reasons to Gardens to learn to control their powers, and serve the greater good of the commonwealth. Which meant to become a soldier in the army of the new world order. Tenchi was four years old when they came for him. Despite the best efforts by his mother to keep him hidden and safe, he was taken by force to Juneau Gardens, which is the home of the Homospiritus and the new governing order of the former United States of America, now named Juneau. It is a Gardens itself, one of a series of peaceful and beautiful utopian societies made up of the now free Homospiritus who, under the terms of the Accords, were allowed their independence and sovereignty. Gardens are realms, which demonstrate the height of Meteora manipulation and the coming together of humans with Meteora to create a utopian, Shangri-La-like paradise on a level with the Garden of Eden. Now inside of Gardens, Tenchi is swept up in a world of Meteora, fighting, and war, to protect a world he does not really feel a part of. He is taken from his home, his mother, and the only family he has ever known and commissioned to fight in a war for the peace and safety of the planet. He is forced to go through rigorous training and trials, as well as torment from other Homospiritus, when the only thing he truly cares about is getting home to his mother. And, after six years in the Gardens’ Academy comes to an end, he seems to get his chance when, at the age of ten, Tenchi graduates. Now he is an apprentice, under the command of a Master Agent who guards, trains, and protects him and his two other apprentices, Ko and Suki. In the field as a second level of training, Tenchi has a greater degree of freedom, though under the careful guidance and tutelage of Master Agent Shaun. The team members begin their journey all over the world carrying out peace missions while simultaneously improving and learning how to better use Meteora in real-life battle situations, all to prepare the young Agents to eventually go out on their own. This is vital, as it is public knowledge that the life of an apprentice is a very short one. Tenchi is then swept up in a series of missions, both dangerous and important to the fate and the safety of the whole world. Eventually, he is sent on a mission where he encounters terrorists with nuclear arms who have also taken their own dark dive into the use of Meteora, only to corrupt it. Tenchi is given the chance to abandon his mission and continue his own, which has always been to return to his mother. But now he is faced with a choice, to return home or to fight to secure and prevent the misuse of The Sword of Heaven, an ancient weapon of unparalleled power forged of Meteora itself. If not kept in check, The Sword will throw the world into an apocalyptic age from which we may never recover, a fate that will visit both Homospiritus and humankind alike.
Download or read book In the Sky Garden written by Elizabeth W. (Elizabeth Willia Champney and published by Hardpress Publishing. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Download or read book How to Make a Plant Love You written by Summer Rayne Oakes and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-07-09 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summer Rayne Oakes, an urban houseplant expert and environmental scientist, is the icon of wellness-minded millennials who want to bring nature indoors, according to a New York Times profile. Summer has managed to grow 1,000 houseplants in her Brooklyn apartment (and they're thriving!) Her secret? She approaches her relationships with plants as intentionally as if they were people. Everyone deserves to feel the inner peace that comes from taking care of greenery. Beyond the obvious benefits--beauty and cleaner air--there's a strong psychological benefit to nurturing plants as a path to mindfulness. They can reduce our stress level, lower our blood pressure, and improve our overall outlook. And they offer a rare opportunity to find joy by caring for another living being. When Summer Rayne Oakes moved to Brooklyn from the Pennsylvania countryside, she knew that bringing nature indoors was her only chance to stay sane. She found them by the side of the road, in long-forgotten window boxes, at farmers' markets, and in local garden shops. She found ways to shelve, hang, tuck, anchor, secure, and suspend them. She even installed a 150-foot expandable hose that connects to pipes under her kitchen sink, so she only has to spend about a half-hour a day tending to her plants--an activity that she describes as a "moving meditation." This is Summer's guidebook for cultivating an entirely new relationship with your plant children. Inside, you'll learn to: Pause for the flowers and greenery all around you, even the ones sprouting bravely between cracked pavement Trust that your apartment jungle offers you far more than pretty décor See the world from a plant's perspective, trading modern consumerism for sustainability Serve your chlorophyllic friends by learning to identify the right species for your home and to recreate their natural habitat (Bonus: your indoor garden won't die!) When we become plant parents, we also become better caretakers of ourselves, the people around us, and our planet. So, let's step inside the world of plants and discover how we can begin cultivating our own personal green space--in our homes, in our minds, and in our hearts.
Download or read book Gardens In The Sky Somewhere written by Roberta Huckle and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-11-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gardens In The Sky - Somewhere. Book Two of The Gardens In The Sky series. Laura and Tilly have arrived, and they are on their own, in a strange place. This is not where Laura thinks that they should be. She's waiting now. But what is she waiting for? Strange things have been happening in this new town. There are lights in the sky, storms maybe? Maybe that's all that it is. But not everyone is convinced. And there's been more that they cannot explain. Things that scare them. But what is it? What is happening in this quiet little part of the world? Laura needs some help now, and things are going to change. There's a new arrival, that isn't someone she's been waiting for. Things are getting out of control. Laura has to make decisions, decisions that will change her future and Tilly's. But what choice does she have? And every night she will still look up to the sky with Tilly, they will still look for their garden in the sky. And they will still hope that the others are out there somewhere. Everyone must be somewhere. A thriller with a difference. With a hint of something more, something possibly not from this world.
Download or read book Gardens of the High Line written by Piet Oudolf and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2017-06-14 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “If you can't get to the High Line. . . this is the next best thing.” —The Washington Post Before it was restored, the High Line was an untouched, abandoned landscape overgrown with wildflowers. Today it’s a central plaza, a cultural center, a walkway, and a green retreat in a bustling city that is free for all to enjoy. This beautiful, dynamic garden was designed by Piet Oudolf, one of the world’s most extraordinary garden designers. Gardens of the High Line, by Piet Oudolf and Rick Darke, offers an in-depth view into the planting designs, plant palette, and maintenance of this landmark achievement. It reveals a four-season garden that is filled with native and exotic plants, drought-tolerant perennials, and grasses that thrive and spread. It also offers inspiration and advice on recreating its iconic, naturalistic style. Featuring stunning photographs by Rick Darke and an introduction by Robert Hammond, the founder of the Friends of the High Line, this large-trim, photo-driven book is a must-have gem of nature of design.
Download or read book The Floating Gardens written by AQEEL AHMED and published by AQEEL AHMED. This book was released on 2024-02-03 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Floating Gardens are a beautiful spot where the sky and the ground meet in a strange setting. Lily, her friends Max and Sara, and I go on an amazing adventure to find these hidden gardens in the sky in this story. Lily's grandmother finds an old, torn book with a plan to the Floating Gardens in her attic, which is the start of our journey. People only hear about the gardens in bedtime stories. They are a wonderful and beautiful secret place. Max and Sara are interested and excited when Lily tells them about what she found, and the three of them decide to find this mysterious spot. It's not easy for the friends on their early-morning hike. They are always brave and determined, even as they cross raging rivers, climb steep mountains, and walk through dense woods. On their journey, they come across the Whispering Trees. These ancient guardians speak to them in whispers, giving them mysteries and hints that lead to the secret passageway that goes up into the sky. They are met by a world they could never have imagined when they get to the Floating Gardens. This paradise is full of flowers of every color, rivers, and paths that float on water. The Garden Keepers are friendly beings who welcome visitors, take care of the gardens, and teach them about the past and natural balance of the area, stressing how important each plant and animal is. The grounds change as the day goes on. To honor the balance of nature, kids are called to a feast while flowers bloom under the moonlight. But soon, a fierce storm breaks their peace. Students learn how important it is to work together and think quickly as they help the Garden Keepers protect the plants. After the storm, the kids think back on their trip and learn how important it is to take care of the environment and how strong communities are. Additionally, the Garden Keepers thank them for their bravery and give them a small, sparkling seed. It's time to go home. This fall, there are a lot of jokes and stories about the crazy things they did. Lily plants the glowing seed in her yard when they get back home. It grows into a beautiful tree that will always remind her of their amazing trip. In addition to finding a mysterious place, they learned how to be brave in their own lives and how important it is to protect the earth. We learn about the power of friendship, the importance of being strong, and the beauty of nature from this interesting story. The Floating Gardens went from being just a story to being a big part of Lily, Max, and Sara's lives. It's a secret journey that keeps showing them the beauty around them and how strong they are when they help each other. Chapter 1: The Secret Map. Lily was shocked to find the old book in her grandmother's attic, hidden under other old treasures that no one had seen in years. Strange things from the past and old riches made the attic a great place to be. They were having a nice, sunny afternoon when she came across something very amazing while they were walking around. This book wasn't like other books; it was old, dusty, and had a broken cover from being stored for years. Lily was most interested in the map that was tucked inside the covers. If you don't believe in magic, you can't find the famous Floating Gardens, which are high in the sky and can only be reached by a guide. Before Lily went to sleep, her grandma would tell her many stories about these gardens. There would be green leaves, singing flowers, rivers that sparkled in the moonlight, and trees that whispered secrets from long ago. Lily was so excited and happy that she had to tell her best friends, Sara and Max, about what she had found. Max was the brave one who was always looking for an adventure, while Sara was smart and good at solving puzzles. They were great together on any trip, but this one was going to be the best because they were friends. Lily called them over, and her voice was shaking with excitement. Max and Sara ran to the scene, looking deeply interested and thrilled. "I found a map!" she exclaimed, "a map to the Floating Gardens!" Everyone gathered around the torn book and looked closely at the map. Small details made the way through dense forests, vast deserts, and beautiful mountains stand out. The drawing was very well done. The map also showed a hidden path that went straight to the Floating Gardens and then vanished into the sky. It was important to them to find this secret path, even though they knew it would be hard because it would be like finding a place from their dreams. For the rest of the day, they used the old book to learn everything they could about the Floating Gardens, plan their route, and gather supplies. People who really trusted in the miracles of nature could go to these gardens and find a paradise full of magic and beauty. There was no doubt that Max, Sara, and Lily would find the Floating Gardens and share their beauty, no matter how hard the trip would be. They could feel the start of an adventure that would change their lives forever as the sun went down and the sky turned orange and pink. This was the start of an exciting and difficult trip to a spot where dreams could come true—where the sky met the earth. Chapter 2: The Journey Begins As dawn broke, Lily, Max, and Sara set out on their grand journey. The sky was a beautiful mix of pink and gold. With a mix of excitement and worry in their hearts, they stepped out into the cool morning air, Lily's backpack holding the old map safely. All of a sudden, they saw the world as full of exciting things they didn't know and new things they could find.
Download or read book Private Gardens of the Pacific Northwest written by Brian Coleman and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exclusive retreat into the verdant, lush residential gardens of the Pacific Northwest. Private Gardens of the Pacific Northwest is a stunning exploration of 20 lush private gardens. These sprawling estates, small sanctuaries, and artful retreats capture the natural beauty of the verdant Pacific Northwest, each one splashed with hints of boldness, modernity, artistry, and exquisiteness. Capturing the personality of those who cultivate them, these gardens have their stories told through the words of renowned author Brian Coleman, who takes readers through the flourishing natural beauty that the northwestern coast has to offer.
Download or read book The Humane Gardener written by Nancy Lawson and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.
Download or read book Private Gardens of the Bay Area written by Susan Lowry and published by The Monacelli Press, LLC. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seasoned garden writers Susan Lowry and Nancy Berner, along with leading landscape photographer Marion Brenner, tour more than thirty-five private gardens in the San Francisco Bay Area, illuminating the unrivalled beauty of Northern California—the breadth of the sky, the quality of the light, the sparkle of the Bay, the shapes of the hills—that has beckoned landscape designers and gardeners for generations. Organized geographically—starting with the San Francisco Peninsula, moving north into San Francisco itself, crossing the Bay into Berkeley and Oakland, and finishing in Napa, Sonoma, and Marin—Private Gardens of the Bay Area encompasses an extraordinary range of micro-climates that foster the cultivation of an equally extraordinary range of plants. The kaleidoscope of vigorous plants from five continents bursting out of an Oakland front yard is one kind of garden, the clean-lined contemporary composition of drought-tolerant natives and gravel is another, and the garden tucked into the mountain landscape of oaks, manzanitas, and ceanothus is yet another. This fascinating tour includes gardens such as Green Gables, where the 1911 terraced design by Greene & Greene is meticulously preserved; Big Swing, with a world-renowned collection of salvias; a vertical garden on a vertiginous site in San Francisco by Surfacedesign; and a romantic landscape of lawns, perennial beds, and stately oaks owned by noted collectors and gallerists Gretchen and John Berggruen. Lowry and Berner describe the goals of each garden owner and the principles behind the designs.
Download or read book In the Sky Garden written by Elizabeth Williams Champney and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2016-05-21 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
