Download or read book The Little Book of Planting Trees written by Max Adams and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-03-07 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of The Wisdom of Trees, an informative and practical guide to tree planting: including guidance on which trees to plant and where; how to plant, propagate and care for your trees; advice on the suitability and virtues of particular native trees (from oak to alder and from beech to blackthorn); amplified by details of how trees grow in nature and the stories of some famous tree planters. A glossary of websites, nurseries, conservation and other organisations completes the volume.
Download or read book The Little Book of Trees written by Caz Buckingham and published by Fine Feather Press. This book was released on 2019-03 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an exciting new look at the fascinating world of many common trees. The book is arranged alphabetically and includes lively species descriptions as well as information about all the animals and plants associated with the trees. Arresting and immersive spreads also help to transport you into the magical world of the forest. This series builds into a first nature library that will be treasured by children for years to come.
Download or read book Grow a Little Fruit Tree written by Ann Ralph and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Outlines simple but effective techniques for growing apples, plums, cherries, peaches, and other fruits on small trees that take up less space and require minimal care in home gardens.
Download or read book The Wisdom of Trees written by Max Adams and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-10-23 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A passionate and informative celebration of trees and of man's ingenuity in exploiting their resources: the perfect gift for anyone who cares about the natural world. Trees are marvels of nature, still-standing giants of extraordinary longevity. In a beautifully written sequence of essays, anecdotes and profiles of Britain's best-loved species (from yew to scots pine), Max Adams explores both the amazing biology of trees and humanity's relationship with wood and forest across the centuries. Embellished with images from John Evelyn's classic SYLVA (1664), THE WISDOM OF TREES is a gift book that will delight anyone who cares about the natural world and our interaction with it.
Download or read book Let s Plant a Tree written by Marigold Brooks and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2017-07-15 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this nonfiction title, readers will discover what a tree needs to live and grow. Readers will study a trees roots, trunk, branches, and leaves, and learn about their unique functions. Discussing the importance of teamwork in environmental conservation, the book expands on early childhood curricular topics. Detailed photographs are included, encouraging readers to draw connections between the subject matter and relatable real-world examples. This book is a perfect introduction to the basics of biology and life science.
Download or read book Let s Plant Trees written by Vinod Lal Heera Eshwer and published by Tulika Books. This book was released on 2011 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the importance of trees; text with illustration; for children.
Download or read book Principles and Practice of Planting Trees and Shrubs written by Gary W. Watson and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Resource added for the Landscape Horticulture Technician program 100014.
Download or read book The Wish Trees written by Andrea Koehle Jones and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2008-05-22 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspiring and uplifting, The Wish Trees is rooted in the idea that every child can help make the world a better place. Pre-readers and early readers will love turning the pages to reveal children planting Wish Trees and making wishes. Kids will discover the wonder of trees and enjoy searching for different animals and signs with each new page. Thoughtful, empowering and beautifully written by Canadian writer Andrea Koehle Jones, The Wish Trees features adorable and engaging illustrations by talented Venezuelan children's book illustrator Alicia Padrón.
Download or read book Planting the Trees of Kenya written by Claire A. Nivola and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR). This book was released on 2008-04-01 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wangari Maathai, winner of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize and founder of the Green Belt Movement, grew up in the highlands of Kenya, where fig trees cloaked the hills, fish filled the streams, and the people tended their bountiful gardens. But over many years, as more and more land was cleared, Kenya was transformed. When Wangari returned home from college in America, she found the village gardens dry, the people malnourished, and the trees gone. How could she alone bring back the trees and restore the gardens and the people? Bill McKibben, author of The End of Nature, says: "Wangari Maathai's epic story has never been told better—everyone who reads this book will want to plant a tree!" With glowing watercolor illustrations and lyrical prose, Claire Nivola tells the remarkable story of one woman's effort to change the fate of her land by teaching many to care for it. An author's note provides further information about Wangari Maathai and the Green Belt Movement. In keeping with the theme of the story, the book is printed on recycled paper.
Download or read book The Girl Who Planted Trees written by Caryl Hart and published by Nosy Crow. This book was released on 2024-03-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a small girl discovers there was once a lush forest on the great gray mountain, she is determined to plant as many new trees as she can. And even though the blazing sun shrivels the new shoots and fierce storms wash away all her hard work . . . she never, EVER gives up. A powerful and hopeful story about how one girl's dream inspires a whole village and how, together, they can create something incredible.
Download or read book The Little Book of Crops in Small Spots written by Jane Moore and published by Hardie Grant Publishing. This book was released on 2022-03-31 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Little Book of Crops in Small Spots introduces newbie gardeners to the art of growing successfully. Particularly focused on small space gardening, this book is the ideal modern guide for those with a compact urban gardens, courtyard, patio or even just a balcony. Including a handy directory of the best 40 fruit and vegetables to grow no matter how small your space, Jane will show you how to get started with her expert tips and indispensable gardening advice to becoming more self-sufficient. Discover how to maximise your growing power and enjoy getting stuck in as you produce crops to harvest all year round.
Download or read book Planting Nature written by Shaul E. Cohen and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2004-05-11 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Planting Nature exposes a collaboration that cuts across environmental, governmental, and business interests, that subverts the power of people who think that they are building a better world by planting trees.
Download or read book The Man Who Planted Trees written by Jean Giono and published by Peter Owen Publishers. This book was released on 2008-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A solitary man plants a forest over many years, rejuvenating a barren wasteland.
Download or read book The Little Book of Bonsai written by Matthew Puntigam and published by Hardie Grant Publishing. This book was released on 2021-05-27 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bonsai is the art of growing trees in small containers. The Little Book of Bonsai celebrates the secret world of growing and owning bonsai. These majestic, miniature trees are easy-to-grow when you know how and force you to connect more with your plants. Now available to buy as a kit, bonsai are an easy gift and have become a covetable collectable, among the new generation of plant enthusiasts. Reaching a popularity that rivals succulents, bonsai are putting down roots as long-lived and easy-care house plants. They aren’t just fun to grow but bonsai care is a Japanese art in itself. They have many different needs and this book will show you how to grow and care for your collection of bonsai, including tips on which plants to grow alongside your bonsai to add colour and texture. Covering over 50 of the most popular species and their friends, the fine art of pruning and common problems you might experience; learn the secrets to success and grow your own collection. The Little Book of Bonsai is a stylish, fun and gifty package, making it the perfect companion for anyone looking to embark on the latest house plant craze.
Download or read book We Planted a Tree written by Diane Muldrow and published by Dragonfly Books. This book was released on 2016-02-23 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for springtime reading! In this poetic picture book with environmental themes, illustrated by award-winning artist Bob Staake, two young families in two very different parts of the world each plant a tree. As the trees flourish, so do the families . . . while trees all over the world help clean the air, enrich the soil, and give fruit and shade. With a nod to Kenya’s successful Green Belt Movement, Diane Muldrow’s elegant text celebrates the life and hope that every tree—from Paris to Brooklyn to Tokyo—brings to our planet. Now in paperback, this book can be enjoyed by children in classrooms everywhere.
Download or read book How to Plant a Tree written by Daniel Butler and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-04-15 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This gorgeously packaged little book celebrates trees and their life-affirming presence in our lives. The earth's longest living organisms, trees exemplify nature's great strength as well as its majestic beauty. Serving as virtual lungs for our planet, trees provide us with food, medicine, and our most versatile building material. To plant a tree is to plant hope, and as an act of commemoration, it literally gives life to that remembered. While it is in-deed a practical book that explains exactly how to plant and care for a tree, How to Plant a Tree is so much more. Drawing on the ancient rituals and folklore that surround particular trees, the author explores their symbolism and traditional uses, and offers suggestions for various commemorative tree-planting acts, such as: A marriage ceremony A new baby ceremony A new home ceremony A memorial for a loved one With lovely original black-and-white illustrations throughout, How to Plant a Tree encompasses a wealth of both useful and inspiring information, including fascinating miscellany on some of our most beloved tree species like the willow, the oak, and the plum; how to calculate a tree's age; and how you can use trees to fight climate change. How to Plant a Tree will inspire readers to view trees as living structures of hope that will be treasured for generations to come.
Download or read book Growing Trees from Seed written by Henry Kock and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information on growing native trees, vines, and shrubs from seeds, covering such topics as how to extract a seed, treating and germinating a seed, growth rate, and transplanting.
