Download or read book Green Thumbs written by Laurie Carlson and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 1995-03-01 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Budding gardeners will learn what it takes to make things grow with fun activities that require only readily available materials.
Download or read book Mister Owita s Guide to Gardening written by Carol Wall and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-03-04 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In this profoundly moving memoir, Owita teaches Wall how to find grace amid heartbreak and to accept that beauty exists because it is fleeting—as in her garden, as in life." —People, 4 stars "A perfect spring awakening." —Good Housekeeping A true story of a unique friendship between two people who had nothing—and ultimately everything—in common. Carol Wall, a white woman living in a lily-white neighborhood in Middle America, was at a crossroads in her life. Her children were grown; she had successfully overcome illness; her beloved parents were getting older. One day she notices a dark-skinned African man tending her neighbor’s yard. His name is Giles Owita. He bags groceries at the supermarket. He comes from Kenya. And he’s very good at gardening. Before long Giles is transforming not only Carol’s yard, but her life. Though they are seemingly quite different, a caring bond grows between them. But they both hold long-buried secrets that, when revealed, will cement their friendship forever.
Download or read book Green Thumb written by Craig Miller-Randle and published by Plum. This book was released on 2021-11-18 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No one is born with a green thumb ... but anyone can grow one! Renowned indoor 'plantspert' Craig Miller-Randle takes you through the basics of helping indoor plants to thrive. Green Thumb is filled with advice that Craig has distilled in his 40+ years of experience. Whether it's choosing the right pot, propagating, watering or getting rid of pests, Craig has all the info you'll need. There are also photographic step-by-step projects, an A-Z guide to the care of indoor plants and loads of styling inspiration. You may think you're a born plant killer, but with Craig's guidance and techniques, you can grow lush, healthy and envy-worthy specimens to fill your home. Maybe you're at the beginning of your love affair with plants, perhaps you're already a collector of rare species or have a home full of plant pets ... whatever stage you are at, Green Thumb will help you select, care for and propagate plants with ease to grow your own lush indoor jungle. Chapters include: · Why grow indoor plants? · Plant A-Z · Potting, soil and containers · Location and light · Water and fertiliser · Temperature and humidity · Pests, diseases and troubleshooting · Styling · Propagating, totems and training This is a specially formatted fixed-layout ebook that retains the look and feel of the print book.
Download or read book The Grumpy Gardener written by Steve Bender and published by Time Inc. Books. This book was released on 2017-10-24 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Definitive gardening advice - along with a story or two - for the novice or expert from one of the nation's most-trusted, and Grumpy, sources. Gardeners from across the country have turned to Southern Living Senior Garden Editor Steven Bender - known affectionately as "The Grumpy Gardener" - for his keen knowledge and gardening know-how with equal doses sarcasm and sidesplitting humor for nearly 35 years. Finally, the collected wit and wisdom of the magazine's most irreverent and beloved columnist can be found in a single A - Z volume, providing gardeners from coast-to-coast with his valuable tips for planting, troubleshooting, and growing flowers, vegetables, shrubs, trees and more, all delivered in his signature cantankerous style. Sidebars throughout the book - "Ask Grumpy" - help readers tackle common garden problems ("How do I get ride of little house ants?"), and readers from the past 35 years take part in the book when Grumpy shares his favorite reader's responses to some of his advice, his favorite rules for gardening, and Q & A's covering your favorite plants and flowers are all inside. Additionally, beautiful line-drawings and illustrations throughout make the book as beautiful to look at as well as entertaining to read. The Grumpy Gardener is sure to become the most trusted tool in your gardening shed!
Download or read book Green Thumb Guide written by Annette L. Bach and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Green Thumb written by Tom Cardamone and published by Lethe Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strange mutations occured in the Florida Keys after the Red War. Now after living alone for decades because he misunderstands time, Leaf meets another like, yet unlike himself and begins a startling journey.
Download or read book The New Plant Parent written by Darryl Cheng and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2019-03-19 with total page 658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The creator of Instagram’s House Plant Journal mixes love with scientific logic in this beautifully photographed guide for indoor gardeners. For indoor gardeners everywhere, Darryl Cheng offers a new way to grow healthy house plants. He teaches the art of understanding a plant’s needs and giving it a home with the right balance of light, water, and nutrients. With this book, indoor gardeners can be less a passive follower of rules for the care of each species and much more the confident, active grower, relying on observation and insight. And in the process, the plant owner becomes a plant lover, bonded to these beautiful living things by a simple love and appreciation of nature. The New Plant Parent covers all of the basics of growing house plants, from finding the right light, to everyday care like watering and fertilizing, to containers, to recommended species. Cheng’s friendly tone, personal stories, and accessible photographs fill his book with the same generous spirit that has made @houseplantjournal, his Instagram account, a popular source of advice and inspiration for over half a million indoor gardeners.
Download or read book The Green Thumb s Guide written by J W Smith and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-09-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to "The Green Thumb's Guide: Cultivating a Flourishing Garden." This book is designed to be your comprehensive companion on the journey to becoming a skilled gardener. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced gardener, this book will provide you with the knowledge, tips, and inspiration to create and maintain a beautiful garden that thrives throughout the seasons.
Download or read book The Green Thumb s Guide Expert Tips for Homeowners on Greenhouse Gardening written by Michael Charles and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-11-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mr Green Thumb written by Ace Vinsmoke and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-09-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Green Thumb Book of Indoor Gardening written by George Abraham and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How Not to Kill Your Houseplant written by Veronica Peerless and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-08-15 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You had one job: watering your new plant. But it's been a week and it's already dying. Fear not! This helpful guide is here to show you how to rescue your plants. Follow the survival tips outlined in this book and you'll be on your way to having your home brimming with green life. It's absolutely possible not to assassinate your houseplant - all you need is this book! From identifying exactly what's in the pot to helping it flourish and grow, this is your guide to creating an oasis of happy, flourishing houseplants. With over 50 different types of popular houseplants, this book summarizes what type of care your plants do (or don't) need. Find out which types of plants will thrive in your living space. You'll also discover how to keep a cactus alive, where to hang air plants, and how to repot succulents. Understand how much light, water, heat, and humidity your plant needs. Whatever your horticulture woes, this book will explain and fix it. Yellowed leaves, drooping leaves, and dried leaves - learn to spot the danger signs and how to take the proper action to rescue your sick plant. Packed with helpful tips, pictures, and information panels, How Not to Kill Your Houseplant will equip you with the skills necessary to raise a healthy plant. Give Your Plants a Chance! If you're horticulturally challenged and can't keep a house plant alive to save your life, then this book is for you! This practical guide to raising indoor plants equips you with the know-how you need to care for your plants. Inside the pages of this comprehensive gardening book from, you'll discover: - Tips on watering and feeding plants. - Advice on how to choose the perfect house plants for your unique space and needs. - Helpful survival tips and simple ways not to kill your plants. - Everything you need to know about lighting for house plants, from natural to artificial lighting sources. - Learn to spot the danger signs in unhealthy indoor plants and the effective techniques on how to rescue them.
Download or read book How to Have a Green Thumb Without an Aching Back A New Method of Mulch Gardening written by Ruth Stout and published by Echo Point Books & Media, LLC. This book was released on 2023-10-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ruth Stout's classic How to Have a Green Thumb is a welcoming and trusted advisor for any gardener seeking a natural, bountiful harvest.
Download or read book Green Thumb Secret written by Lester R Phillips and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the mysteries of gardening with 'Garden Guide: Green Thumb.' This comprehensive and delightful book will take you on a journey through the secrets of cultivating a thriving garden, no matter if you are a veteran horticulturist or a beginner. Learn the art of selecting the right plants for your space, comprehending soil composition, and mastering the art of watering and fertilizing. Uncover the best gardening techniques to nurture your plants and protect them from pests and diseases. From small urban balconies to large country yards, this guide provides tailored advice to suit every gardener's needs. Delve into the magic of planting, pruning, and propagating various flowers, vegetables, and herbs. Investigate the world of landscaping, creating eye-catching designs that blend with nature's beauty. With practical tips and expert advice, 'Garden Guide: Green Thumb' will give you the power to create a lush oasis that blooms with life throughout the seasons. Whether you are a novice looking for a green escape or an experienced gardener seeking fresh inspiration, this book will transform your passion for gardening into an extraordinary journey of discovery. Embrace your green thumb and embark on a fulfilling and rewarding gardening adventure with 'Garden Guide: Green Thumb' as your faithful companion.
Download or read book Green Thumb Mastery written by Racheal A Brodoski and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-02-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Green Thumb Guide written by Luanne Hutchings and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-04-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you interested in designing an interior green space for plants? If yes, then this guide is perfect for you. I have compiled my green thumb tips, experience, and further research to create an easy-to-follow guide. This Green Thumb Guide into Houseplant Cultivation Essentials covers everything from getting started with houseplants to advanced care techniques. You'll learn how to enhance your space and well-being with houseplants, as well as tips for troubleshooting and nurturing your plants. This guide includes: - Getting Started with Houseplants - The Essentials of Plant Care - Advanced Care Techniques - Enhancing Your Space and Well-being with Houseplants - Mastering Advanced Care Techniques - Nurturing and Troubleshooting - Top 10 Plant Time Savers - Top 10 Ideas for Small Spaces - Top 10 Tricks to Keep Your Plants Alive Additionally, you'll get access to: - The Plant Parent's Toolkit - Beyond the Leaf: Becoming a Plant Community Contributor If you're looking to maximize your time and effort spent on creating an indoor greenspace, then click on the buy button to learn more. I'm excited to see you inside!
Download or read book The Leaf Supply Guide to Creating Your Indoor Jungle written by Lauren Camilleri and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2019-10-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a luxurious guide to creating the very densest of jungles in your living room. It's time to finally turn that thumb green. With this stunningly photographed greenery guide, anyone can master the art of making your living room thrive. When done correctly, curating any decent houseplant can be just as effective as hanging a beautiful work of art. After all, our green companions are known to be beneficial for mental health and for general health (being oxygenators), as well as a key element of any well-balanced interior. Lauren and Sophia run the wildly successful nursery and interior-design store Leaf Supply, in Sydney, Australia. They wrote a beautifully designed book by the same name in 2018. Now, with Indoor Jungle, they explain (in layperson's terms) how to best transform your house into a veritable greenhouse. In this sequel of sorts, Lauren and Sophia cast their plant-loving net far wider than simply fabulous Australian interiors, featuring jungle-y architecture from around the world! For each spread of beautifully verdant interiors, the duo breaks down how the foliage within is surviving (and thriving). Ablaze with jaw-dropping photography, Indoor Jungle will deserve its own prominent place in your new, improved, and jungleified living room.
