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Gardening in Eden

P-SimonSchuster — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 01:25:47 GMT

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"Though an old man," Thomas Jefferson wrote at Monticello, "I am but a young gardener." Every gardener is.In Gardening in Eden, we enter Arthur Vanderbilt's small enchanted world of the garden, where the old wooden trestle tables of a roadside nursery are covered in crazy quilts of spring color, where a catbird comes to eat raisins from one's hand, and a chipmunk demands a daily ration of salted cocktail nuts. We feel the oppressiveness of endless winter days, the magic of an old-fashioned snow day, the heady, healing qualities of wandering through a greenhouse on a frozen February afternoon, the restlessness of a gardener waiting for spring. With a sense of wonder and humor on each page, Arthur Vanderbilt takes us along with him to discover that for those who wait, watch, and labor in the garden, it's all happening right outside our windows.

Aquaponic Gardening

Perseus Books Group 0 — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 01:03:22 GMT

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Grow fish and get your greens at the same time with this definitive do-it-yourself guide

The Cannabis Grow Bible

Perseus Books Group 0 — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 00:28:42 GMT

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The definitive guide to growing marijuana just got better!Greg Green's original Cannabis Grow Bible set a new standard for handbooks on cannabis horticulture and established Green as the leading authority in the field. Green's comprehensive and professionally presented work on how to cultivate superior cannabis struck a chord with beginner, amateur and professional growers alike—leading to sales of over 55,000 copies of the first edition of the Cannabis Grow Bible.The second edition of the Cannabis Grow Bible delivers even more of what growers are looking for—fully updated and illustrated, with a new section on organics, all in glorious color!In the Cannabis Grow Bible, Green describes methods for growers who want to maximize yield and potency. Green's signature style blends a solid understanding of marijuana botany with practical real-world advice to help growers cope with the day-to-day demands of maintaining a high-yield garden. The book covers everything from selecting the best plant genetics to dealing with pests and predators and protecting your crop from prying eyes. It explains the "Screen of Green" technique that gives a higher yield using fewer plants, an important development for American growers who, if caught, are penalized according to number of plants.Greg Green's Cannabis Grow Bible remains the only definitive reference available to fully explain both the art and the science behind growing the world's best cannabis—from indoor and outdoor techniques, soil and hydroponic grows, and now organic gardening. Beginners, amateurs, and pros alike will benefit from Green's easy-to-follow style and instructions and the accuracy, breadth and depth of information presented. Professionals will especially benefit the chapters on advanced systems and breeding. Marijuana cultivators everywhere will enjoy the new, full-color edition of the Cannabis Grow Bible.

Bioshelter Market Garden

Perseus Books Group 0 — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 00:22:20 GMT

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The heart of a sustainable food system.

Urban Agriculture - DOC

Perseus Books Group 0 — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 00:17:26 GMT

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The new food revolution happening right where you live

The Quarter-Acre Farm

Perseus Books Group 0 — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 00:07:16 GMT

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When Spring Warren told her husband and two teenage boys that she wanted to grow 75 percent of all the food they consumed for one year—and that she wanted to do it in their yard—they told her she was crazy.She did it anyway.The Quarter-Acre Farm is Warren's account of deciding—despite all resistance—to take control of her family's food choices, get her hands dirty, and create a garden in her suburban yard. It's a story of bugs, worms, rot, and failure; of learning, replanting, harvesting, and eating. The road is long and riddled with mistakes, but by the end of her yearlong experiment, Warren's sons and husband have become her biggest fans—in fact, they're even eager to help harvest (and eat) the beautiful bounty she brings in.Full of tips and recipes to help anyone interested in growing and preparing at least a small part of their diet at home, The Quarter-Acre Farm is a warm, witty tale about family, food, and the incredible gratification that accompanies self-sufficiency.

Marijuana 101

Perseus Books Group 0 — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:11:57 GMT

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Unlike the vast majority of other grow books, Marijuana 101 reads like an informal study guide for an "Introduction to Growing" course run by a professor who had a successful grow for a decade. Professor Lee involves his readers and helps them over each potential stumbling block, with constant reference to his own experience, giving the book the personal touch similar guides lack. Lee discusses what to think about before even choosing to grow, how to keep it secret, and how to keep it cheap. He also covers what to buy and where, how to make sense of the myriad of equipment, and the merits of different grow techniques. There's even basic bud history and theory, including how to identify strains and understand the fundamental needs of the precious plants. The benefits of hydroponics, the pros and cons of different soils, and how to breed individual strains are all discussed, but the focus is always the same — ending up with a successful indoor grow.

What in the World is a Green Garden?

P-AbdoPublishingCo — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 00:17:24 GMT

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Presents the different ways we use energy and resources in our yards and gardens and suggests ways to have a green garden and care for the earth.

Happy Buds

Perseus Books Group 0 — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 00:02:15 GMT

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What's the best bud when you go out to party and want to live it up? Feeling a little down and need to let go? Feeling stressed and need to slow down? Need to focus on a complicated task?Even the casual user knows the two types of marijuana, indica and sativa, and within these broad categories are literally thousands of varieties, each with its own effects. Marijuana botanists have crossbred varieties to enhance or diminish characteristics. Happy Buds is all about the effects of these varieties and the choosing which buds to select will open new doors for casual and regular users alike.Thirty million Americans openly admit to using marijuana regularly, the market for Happy Buds is already huge and growing every day. Some use it to help get their day started, some to help them focus deeply on the task at hand and some to just help them chill and end their day with a good night's sleep.Derived from the successful Big Book of Buds series, Happy Buds gives the reader guidance with up to five choices of buds that work best for over 20 occasions. As the number of states (15 as of November 2010) that have legalized medical marijuana and the number of dispensaries grows, finding that perfect bud, seed or plant has become much easier.Ed Rosenthal is the most recognized author of marijuana books with aggregate sales over two million copies, most recently The Big Book of Buds 4 and Marijuana Grower's Handbook.

Sakuteiki

Perseus Books Group 0 — Thu, 31 May 2012 00:01:15 GMT

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The Sakuteiki, or "Records of Garden Making," was written nearly one thousand years ago. It is the oldest existing text on Japanese gardening-or any kind of gardening—in the world. In this edition of the Sakuteiki the authors provide both an English-language translation of this classic work and an introduction to the cultural and historical context that led to the development of Japanese gardening.

RX from the Garden

P-FWMediaInc — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:04:38 GMT

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Your backyard becomes an all-natural pharmacy!Colds. Headaches. Upset stomach, Allergy symptoms. Depression. Circulation problems.This timely book goes beyond using herbs as medicine; it also focuses on beneficial foods for more than 100 common ailments and shows you how to grow them.In that way, RX from the Garden lets you circumvent expensive meds with questionable side effects by explaining what foods to eat to help you feel better. In addition to aligning health problems with natural cures, this valuable resource provides step-by-step instruction on how to easily cultivate the corresponding vegetables and herbs in your lawn, garden, or flowerbed.According to Hippocrates, "Our food should be our medicine. Our medicine should be our food." Now you can reap health benefits for your very own backyard bounty.

Gardening Nonfiction Herbs S T Oner Greg Green

Perseus Books Group 0 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:01:57 GMT

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Cannabis Indica features genetics from over 60 different seed breeders — more than all other cannabis strain guides put together — and strains from a variety of countries. Featuring classic Indica strains, such as Holland's Hope, Blueberry, LA Confidential and P-91, Cannabis Indica also introduces fascinating never-before-seen varieties from previously unknown seed breeders. Filled with hundreds of beautiful full-color images, this book is ideal for every grow room, dorm room, and living room. Each plant is discussed in detail, with accurate information on genetics and lineage so that readers can become experts on Cannabis Indica strains — their aromas, flavors, THC content, medical potentials, and growth patterns. Strains were selected based on their relevance to the current market and the strength of their genetics. There are no advertisements in the book and no one paid to be included — editor S.T. Oner carefully selected all strains based on merit, not advertising dollars.

Inner Gardening

P-HarpercollinsPubl — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:14:55 GMT

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Whether you're a first-time gardener or a veteran, you'll find something to inspire you in this beautifully written book that reveals the myriad ways in which working in a garden can enhance your life and deepen your connection to the world.Season by season, Diane Dreher leads you through a journey of peace and renewal. A monthly set of gardening tasks helps you plan, design, and care for your garden, along with illuminating details of gardening history, lore, and tradition. But here you'll also find ways to tend your own inner garden: how to plant seeds of ideas and dreams, weed out bad habits, and design new challenges one step at a time.Brimming with life-enhancing strategies and filled with words of wisdom that will invigorate your spirit, Inner Gardening is a book to treasure and use every day, indoors and out.

Hugs for Gardeners

P-SimonSchuster — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:14:41 GMT

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Someone you know needs a hug today...It may even be you!Whether it's a rose, a sunflower, or a big, fat tomato plant that captures your attention, watching your garden grow is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. It brings you back to the important things in life -- connecting with the earth and celebrating God's creation.The pages of this heartwarming book bloom with stories that will delight anyone who loves to be surrounded by nature. Authors Tammy L. Bicket and Dawn M. Brandon are dedicated gardeners who share stories of life as it's experienced around a garden. Inspirational messages bring greater depth to each story and personalized scriptures by LeAnn Weiss express God's desire to see you grow in His love. Uplifting quotes are sure to encourage and bless. It doesn't matter if you're a beginning gardener or a longtime veteran, this beautiful book will delight your soul like the first day of spring!

Eco-yards

Perseus Books Group 0 — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:37:52 GMT

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How to have a beautiful, environmentally-friendly, low-maintenance yard.

Ask Ciscoe

Perseus Books Group 0 — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:35:39 GMT

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Ciscoe Morris answers 400 the most interesting, oft-asked, most urgent, and puzzling gardening questions. Even if Ciscoe's signature exclamation "Ooh-la-la!" (delivered with a thick Wisconsin accent) is completely disarming, do not underestimate his gardening chops: Master Gardener, certified arborist, teacher at the University of Washington's Center for Urban Horticulture. In his first book, he addresses the full range of issues from ornamental gardening and trees to vegetables, fruit trees, shrubs, lawns, containers, weeds, and more.Has my amaryllis died? Should it put it out of its misery?Can I grow an apple tree on the deck of my condo? In a pot?Is it really safe to buy annuals in March, or are the nurseries just taunting me? Which flowers are tough enough to survive a late frost?I'm tempted to buy a bloodroot plant just based on what it looks like and its name. What conditions does is want?My angel trumpet Brugmansia for the first time this summer and it was spectacular. I really want to keep it. Is this plant hardy, or do I need to bring it inside for the winter?Little Shop of Horrors is my favorite play. Tell me how to grow carnivorous plants!How can we invite bumble bees into our garden. And how can we get the yellow jackets to leave?While working in the garden, I often see those big black iridescent beetles coming running out. I often find dead ones in my beer traps. Are those good or bad bugs?

Grow Marijuana Now!

P-FWMediaInc — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:22:21 GMT

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The only thing better than growing marijuana is growing it fast. This lucrative cash crop is in great demand for its medicinal and recreational benefits—and with this easy-to-understand primer, you can realize profits from pot in less time than it takes to grow tomatoes. You can manufacture the greatest and grandest ganja when you learn how to:Grow top crops indoors or outGerminate seeds in as few as 24 hoursRotate vegetative and flowering cyclesCreate, fertilize, and de-pest the best soil mixturesHarvest and cure plants for saleWith this book as your guide, you will grow a great business in no time—literally!

Marijuana Outdoor Grower's Guide

Perseus Books Group 0 — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:17:15 GMT

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Marijuana Outdoor Grower's Guide is written for first-time growers who are looking to learn the basics and have a successful personal crop. For the more experienced grower, the book includes advice on how to enhance the productivity of your plants and ensure success with every attempt. With focus on creating a small grow area that will produce without problems, this book will be an invaluable resource for those with little familiarity with the process of raising marijuana plants.Starting from a brief overview of marijuana itself and the issues surrounding it, S.T. Oner discusses the pros and cons of growing outdoors, and how best to utilize the tools at your disposal, such as household waste. Through selecting seeds and choosing a grow spot to maximizing security and actually raising your plants, he writes in a manner that is easy to follow and helpfully instructive at the same time. Protection from pests as well as the elements, how best to harvest and how the more advanced grower can move forward in their career are all covered, as are the basics are cooking with your harvested bud.

Growing Your Own Fruit and Veg For Dummies, UK Edition

P-JohnWileySons — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:17:07 GMT

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Save money and eat fresh with this hands-on guide to home-growingGrowing you own produce is the only way to enjoy delicious, garden-fresh fruit and veg all year round. This practical manual gives you the lowdown on everything from finding the right tools and choosing which plants to grow, to nurturing your crops and bringing in your first harvest. The easy-to-follow advice will help you get started straight away and become a confident and successful kitchen gardener.• Get going with growing -- discover which plants are best for you and how to make the most of your outdoor space• Prepare your plot -- learn how to set up and maintain healthy beds for your fruit and vegetables• Grow tasty veg -- choose your favourite veggies from asparagus and broccoli to courgettes, sweet corn and many more• Grow your own fruit salad -- get quick results from fast-growing berries and learn to nurture slow-growing tree fruit and exotic greenhouse produce

I Garden

P-FWMediaInc — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:13:27 GMT

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A Garden for Your Space & Your StyleYou can grow delicious, healthy vegetables and beautiful flowers in your urban setting. No yard? No problem, you have more options available than you think ™from containers and window boxes to raised beds and community plots. No time? No worries, there are plants and containers that accommodate even the busiest schedule.Inside you'll find:Ideas for growing plants in any available space—no matter how small or soil deficientStep-by-step instructions on growing plants from seedSuggestions for plants and containers that fit various styles and schedules, including: no-fuss hardy producers; stunning plantscapes; and plants that attract birds and butterfliesAdvice on composting, pest control, watering and fertilizingStrategies for maintaining your garden while you are awayMore than 20 recipes featuring fresh ingredients you can growResources to help you build a gardening community in your neighborhood or on the InternetReggie Solomon and Michael Nolan of the popular website UrbanGardenCasual.com show you everything you need to know to grow a garden that fits your tight urban space and busy schedule. Shed your work clothes, grab your iPod and start enjoying your urban garden today.The Urban Garden Casual Philosophy is about reclaiming the peace, relaxation and satisfaction that comes from growing something yourself.

Marijuana Book

P-FWMediaInc — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:10:41 GMT

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If you want to start growing cannabis, you may have a lot of questions: Is it legal? Can it be done inside or outside? It is hard to grow? In The Everything Marijuana Book, you'll find a clear, step-by-step manual to the world of marijuana. Longtime licensed Oregon-based medical grower Alicia Williamson explains the entire process—from choosing seeds or clones to proper curing and storage of harvest. You'll also find:Information on the legality of growingTips on growing indoors, outdoors, and in containersTroubleshooting information for plants that just won't growRecipes for medibles such as basil pesto and chocolate chip cookiesGrowing cannabis can be challenging, yet rewarding. From the beginner just starting out to the experienced gardener wanting to improve quality and productivity, this is the complete guide to Everything marijuana.

The Budding Gardener

Perseus Books Group 0 — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:08:19 GMT

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Budding gardeners discover their green thumbs with 50 fun-in-the-dirt activities for young children!

Marijuana Buds for Less

Perseus Books Group 0 — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:34:26 GMT

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This grow guide keeps it cool and green by showing how energy-saving fluorescent bulbs can produce a crop. Most marijuana cultivation books emphasize specialized lighting that leads to hefty electric bills and requires ventilation and air conditioning equipment to control the temperature. This book keeps it simple: spend $100 on the grow room, and you too can harvest 8 ounces of marijuana.

The Conscientious Gardener

P-UniversityOfCali — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:34:04 GMT

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In his influential A Sand County Almanac, published at the beginning of the environmental movement in 1949, Aldo Leopold proposed a new ecological ethic to guide our stewardship of the planet. In this inspiring book, Sarah Hayden Reichard tells how we can bring Leopold's far-reaching vision to our gardens to make them more sustainable, lively, and healthy places. Today, gardening practices too often damage the environment: we deplete resources in our own soil while mining for soil amendments in far away places, or use water and pesticides in ways that can pollute lakes and rivers. Drawing from cutting edge research on urban horticulture, Reichard explores the many benefits of sustainable gardening and gives straightforward, practical advice on topics such as pest control, water conservation, living with native animals, mulching, and invasive species.The book includes a scorecard that allows readers to quickly evaluate the sustainability of their current practices, as well as an extensive list of garden plants that are invasive, what they do, and where they should be avoided.

Pat Welsh's Southern California Organic Gardening

P-ChronicleBooks — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:32:46 GMT

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In this completely revised and updated classic, beloved garden expert Pat Welsh shares how to garden the organic way. This latest edition includes 40 new color photographs; a simple month-by-month format that shows gardeners exactly what to do throughout the year; terrific advice on gardening with drought-tolerant and fire-resistant plants; and plenty of fresh information on organic soils, fertilizers, and pest control. Useful for newbies and seasoned green thumbs alike, Pat Welsh's Southern California Organic Gardening is the indispensable guide for every Southern California gardener.

Marijuana Garden Saver

Perseus Books Group 0 — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:28:45 GMT

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Utilizing a handy, field-guide style, this book is divided into five sections by problem type: Pests, Diseases, Environmental Stresses, Nutrient Deficiencies, and Controls. Problems are alphabetized within each section and identified in full-color photographs. A quick overview of the problem and likely causes is followed by the author's recommended fast and easy solution.

Thoughtful Gardening

Perseus Books Group 0 — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:20:54 GMT

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In Thoughtful Gardening, award-winning historian and Financial Times gardening columnist Robin Lane Fox takes readers on a delightful journey through each season of the gardening year. From fending off vine-weevils to visiting Yves Saint Laurent's private gardens in Marrakech, Fox imbues each of his musings with grace, sophistication, and charm. Essential reading for anyone planting a new garden or taking stock of one after several years, Thoughtful Gardening offers expert advice and a touching reminder of the power of art and literature to deepen what we see and experience in nature.Combining a vast understanding of horticulture with witty and stylish storytelling, these vignettes form—season by season—a rich reflection on the lessons, challenges, and joys of life with a green thumb.

Organic Marijuana, Soma Style

Perseus Books Group 0 — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:18:20 GMT

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Soma has become synonymous with a mindful approach to cannabis gardening and an earth-friendly lifestyle. Soma's varieties of marijuana are considered legendary and have been big winners at the most reputable harvest festivals of Europe. Now for the first time, he shares the philosophy and methods that distinguish him as a world-class breeder of cannabis in one concise volume. Essays include detailed advice on organic approaches to growing the plant and address the specific needs of sophisticated connoisseurs and enthusiasts. Two full-color sections of Soma's lush photography reveal the colorful beauty and range of the cannabis plant. Perfectly suited to the home grower, Soma's advice is inspiring and informative, emphasizing the sublime qualities of marijuana's flavor and effects when grown in optimal conditions.

Marijuana Grower s Handbook

Perseus Books Group 0 — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:12:51 GMT

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The all new Marijuana Grower's Handbook shows both beginners and advanced growers how to grow the biggest most resinous, potent buds! This book contains the latest knowledge, tools, and methods to grow great marijuana—indoors and out. Use the most efficient technology and save time, labor, and energy. Ed Rosenthal has been teaching people how to grow marijuana for more than 30 years. Let him help you cultivate bountiful buds and lots of them. With 500 pages of full color photos and illustrations, the book delivers all the basics that a novice grower needs, as well as scientific research for the experienced gardener. All aspects of cultivation are covered, from the selection of varieties, setting up of the garden, and through each stage of plant growth all the way to harvesting. Readers can link to Ed's research for additional information, photos, and equipment updates. Full color photographs throughout clarify instructions and show the stunning results possible with Ed's growing tips."Marijuana may not be addictive, but growing it is." —Ed Rosenthal

Growing Your Own Vegetables

Perseus Books Group 0 — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:11:48 GMT

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Whether tired of being subjected to rising supermarket prices or a green thumb in search of a little guidance, Growing Your Own Vegetables is a handy guide to building a more self-reliant kitchen. Drawn from the authors' years of hands-on experience and expert advice from the best-selling Encyclopedia of Country Living, this guide is packed with information on planning, size considerations, seasonal conditions, climate zones, and other cultivation basics. Readers learn to plant, tend, and harvest onions, leafy greens, rhubarb, artichoke, broccoli, potatoes, radishes, jicama, legumes, gourds, tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant—with so much information, this guide makes an invaluable resource for home gardeners of all stripes.

The Passionate Gardener

Perseus Books Group 0 — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:11:33 GMT

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In this rollicking read, Des Kennedy demonstrates his unerring skill with a satirical pitchfork. The 13 short pieces here roam widely and wildly, examining, among other things, common idiosyncrasies and the collective chaos of garden clubs. The book hilariously ponders the host of psychopathologies that afflict "plants people," from weather phobias and general anxiety disorders to obsessive-compulsive behavior such as the chronic moving of plants. Whether discussing dysfunctional garden sprayers or malodorous urine collection schemes, Kennedy finds both the magic and the madness in one of life's most popular passions.

Gardens

Perseus Books Group 0 — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:10:41 GMT

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Writers have long found relaxation and inspiration in gardening, oftendiscussing their efforts in eloquent essays that seem to capture the very scent of the earth. This anthology brings together the best gardening essays from around the world and across the centuries. Highlights in this rich,satisfying collection include medieval herbalist John Gerard extolling the virtues of the potato, Czech playwright Karel Capek's celebrating the winter garden, Catherine Parr Traill's 1855 gardening tips, and a reminiscence of Thomas Hardy by his gardener, Bertie Stephens.

It's a Long Road to a Tomato

Perseus Books Group 0 — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:09:04 GMT

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A new edition of longtime farmer Keith Stewart's deeply personal and highly acclaimed book on the hows and whys of running a small organic farm in 21st century America—updated with five new essays, a foreword by Deborah Madison, and gorgeous new woodcuts by Flavia BacarellaKeith Stewart, already in his early forties and discontent with New York's corporate grind, moved upstate and started a one-man organic farm in 1986. Today, having surmounted the seemingly endless challenges to succeeding as an organic farmer, Keith employs seven to eight seasonal interns and provides 100 varieties of fresh produce to the shoppers and chefs who flock twice weekly, May to December, to his stand at Union Square Greenmarket in Manhattan—the only place where his produce is sold. It's a Long Road to a Tomato opens a window into the world of Keith's Farm, with essays on Keith's development as a farmer, the nuts and bolts of organic farming for an urban market, farm animals domestic and wild, and the political, social, and environmental issues relevant to agriculture today—and their impact on all of us.

Cass Turnbull's Guide to Pruning

Perseus Books Group 0 — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:08:42 GMT

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Nothing about pruning is obvious; in fact, most of it is downright counterintuitive, says expert Cass Turnbull. This second edition of her definitive illustrated guide adds 40 percent new material, with more coverage of different kinds of trees, shrubs, and ground covers and how to prune them for health and aesthetics. The book is organized around the most common types of plants found in Northwest gardens: evergreen and deciduous shrubs; bamboos and tea roses; rhododendrons, camellia and other tree-like shrubs; hedge plants like boxwood and heather; clematis, wisteria and all those vines; and detailed information on trees by species from dogwoods to weeping cherries. In her trademark witty style, Turnbull also addresses tools, landscape renovation, and design errors. Included too are her amusing Ten Commandments for gardeners, which feature such treasures as "Thou shalt not weed-whip the trunk of thy tree, nor bash it with thine mower, nor leave anything tied on thy tree or the branches of thy tree, as is done in the land of the philistines."

From Container to Kitchen

Perseus Books Group 0 — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:32:33 GMT

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More and more people are recognizing the need for nutritious, local, sustainable food, but organic options can be costly, and the produce sections of most supermarkets are packed with fruits and vegetables that have racked up more frequent flier miles than a rock band on world tour. How can urban dwellers without ready access to fertile land enjoy the benefits of traditional gardening? And for those with a yard, how do you maximize the harvest of fresh, healthy edibles? In From Container to Kitchen, D. J. Herda shows that there is a way. Written for the novice home gardener as well as the seasoned pro, this fully illustrated, comprehensive guide will show you how to save up to 70 percent on your produce bill by growing fruits and vegetables in pots.

Lawn People

P-TempleUPress — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:32:30 GMT

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For some people, their lawn is a source of pride, and for others, caring for their lawn is a chore. Yet for an increasing number of people, turf care is a cause of ecological anxiety. In Lawn People, author Paul Robbins, asks, "How did the needs of the grass come to be my own?" In his goal to get a clearer picture of why people and grasses do what they do, Robbins interviews homeowners about their lawns, and uses national surveys, analysis from aerial photographs, and economic data to determine what people really feel about-and how they treat-their lawns.Lawn People places the lawn in its ecological, economic, and social context. Robbins considers the attention we pay our turfgrass-the chemicals we use to grow lawns, the hazards of turf care to our urban ecology, and its potential impact on water quality and household health. He also shows how the ecology of cities creates certain kinds of citizens, deftly contrasting man's control of the lawn with the lawn's control of man.Lawn People provides an intriguing examination of nature's influence on landscape management and on the ecosystem.

Greenhouse Gardener's Companion

Perseus Books Group 0 — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:19:34 GMT

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An environmentally friendly sourcebook that is actually two books in one, providing everything the gardener needs to know about setting up a healthy growing environment within a sunspace, plus a complete guide to growing flowers, vegetables and herbs in the greenhouse. Veteran greenhouse gardener Shane Smith is the author of The Bountiful Solar Greenhouse. Two color; line illustrations.

Escalonando la agroecolog

P-Librisite — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:15:35 GMT

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En las ltimas dos dcadas el enfoque agroecolgico se ha ido difundiendo en Amrica latina, captando progresivamente la atencin de varios sectores, desde los mbitos ms acadmicos, pasando por varias instituciones pblicas y privadas, y las propias organizaciones y movimientos sociales.Este libro es fruto del Proyecto Escalonamiento de Experiencias Agroecolgicas en Amrica Latina, financiado por el Centro Internacional de Investigaciones para el Desarrollo (IDRC). En el contexto de este proyecto, “escalonamiento agroecolgico” se defini como un “incremento notable del conocimiento y manejo de principios y tecnologas entre productores, comunidades, zonas agroecolgicas y condiciones socioeconmicas diferentes y entre actores institucionales vinculados al fomento del sector campesino”. El libro presenta los principales procesos y aprendizajes obtenidos a travs del monitoreo de cuatro experiencias en Chile, Cuba, Honduras y Per. Se llega a un balance final en el que se identifican como dimensiones clave para el escalonamiento, la articulacin institucional, la articulacin entre sistemas de conocimiento y la articulacin con mercados diversos.

La Biofertilizacin como Tecnologa Sostenible

P-Librisite — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 08:48:36 GMT

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Ante los actuales y enormes retos del desarrollo y la aplicacin de biotecnologas para los sistemas agrcolas sin riesgos, la utilizacin de inoculantes basados en microorganismos benficos es sin duda una opcin con grandes beneficios para la interrelacin entre el suelo, la planta y el ambiente.Este concepto de biofertilizacin es importante en cultivos extensivos e intensivos que necesitan la reintroduccin de microorganismos benficos eficientes, particularmente en suelos erosionados, degradados, contaminados y con microorganismos nativos ineficientes. Por ello, la inoculacin de biofertilizantes microbianos representa un componente biotecnolgico dentro del contexto de la agricultura sostenible.En este libro se presentan los avances sustantivos que se han realizado en Mxico en los ltimos aos relativos a la investigacin bsica y aplicada del uso, manejo y aprovechamiento de los biofertilizantes en la produccin agrcola del pas. Diferentes grupos han mantenido una productividad cientfica consistente y sobresaliente con relacin a la investigacin en biofertilizantes, mientras que otros han enfatizado en el desarrollo e implementacin de estrategias prcticas para el aprovechamiento de dicha tecnologa. En este libro se compendian dichos resultados de la investigacin en biofertilizacin, esperando que sean de utilidad para los interesados desde los contextos acadmico, de investigacin y desarrollo tecnolgico y, particularmente, sean aliciente para que futuros investigadores continen la senda trazada al momento, de modo que esta tecnologa sustentable sea aprovechada efectivamente en la agricultura mexicana.

One Magic Square

Perseus Books Group 0 — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:31:23 GMT

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A Hands-On Guide to Growing Organic Vegetables, Fruits and Herbs—Starting with Just One Square Yard!Lolo Houbein has been growing food for more than 30 years—and now, drawing on her wide learning and hard-earned experience, she offers a wealth of information on how to turn small plots of land into sources of nourishing, inexpensive, organic food. Amateur gardeners wondering how to get started and veteran gardeners looking for new ideas will be inspired by Houbein's practical, often charming, and always optimistic advice. One Magic Square includes:Earth-friendly tips, tricks, and solutions for establishing and maintaining an organic gardenIllustrated, annotated plans for 30 plots with different themes—including perennials and "pick-and-come-again" plants, anti-cancer and anti-oxidant rich vegetables, and salad, pizza, pasta, and stir-fry ingredientsComprehensive information about every plant in every plotColor photographs of the author's own garden—plus helpful illustrationsHoubein family recipes for making the most of your bounty—including salad dressings, fruit and vegetable juices, stir-fries, and more!

Growing Vegetables West of the Cascades

Perseus Books Group 0 — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:33:02 GMT

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Growing Vegetables West of the Cascades is an invaluable resource for any gardener looking to become more knowledgeable and grow better vegetables. The book features basic info on soils, composting, chemical-free fertilizing, efficient water usage, and planning, but it is also filled with up-to-date tips on seed sources and new growing and cultivation techniques. Featuring a Earth-friendly focus on organic gardening practices, the book helps readers acquire a foundation of master-gardening knowledge that they can use to organize and plan their own gardens however they want.

Guerrilla Gardening

Perseus Books Group 0 — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:13:15 GMT

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The term "guerrilla" may bring to mind a small band of armed soldiers, moving in the dead of night on a stealth mission. In the case of guerrilla gardening, the soldiers are planters, the weapons are shovels, and the mission is to transform an abandoned lot into a thing of beauty. Once an environmentalist's nonviolent direct action for inner-city renewal, this movement is spreading to all types of people in cities around the world. These modern-day Johnny Appleseeds perform random acts of gardening, often without permission. Typical targets are vacant lots, railway land, underused public squares, and back alleys. The concept is simple, whimsical, and has the cheeky appeal of being a not-quite-legal call to action. Dig in some soil, plant a few seeds, or mend a sagging fence-one good deed inspiring another, with win-win benefits all around. Guerrilla Gardening outlines the power-to-the-people campaign for greening our cities.

Hybrid Gardening Science Nonfiction Trade Noel Kingsbury

P-UofChicagoPress — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 02:02:41 GMT

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Disheartened by the shrink-wrapped, Styrofoam-packed state of contemporary supermarket fruits and vegetables, many shoppers hark back to a more innocent time, to visions of succulent red tomatoes plucked straight from the vine, gleaming orange carrots pulled from loamy brown soil, swirling heads of green lettuce basking in the sun.With Hybrid, Noel Kingsbury reveals that even those imaginary perfect foods are themselves far from anything that could properly be called natural; rather, they represent the end of a millennia-long history of selective breeding and hybridization. Starting his story at the birth of agriculture, Kingsbury traces the history of human attempts to make plants more reliable, productive, and nutritious—a story that owes as much to accident and error as to innovation and experiment. Drawing on historical and scientific accounts, as well as a rich trove of anecdotes, Kingsbury shows how scientists, amateur breeders, and countless anonymous farmers and gardeners slowly caused the evolutionary pressures of nature to be supplanted by those of human needs—and thus led us from sparse wild grasses to succulent corn cobs, and from mealy, white wild carrots to the juicy vegetables we enjoy today. At the same time, Kingsbury reminds us that contemporary controversies over the Green Revolution and genetically modified crops are not new; plant breeding has always had a political dimension.A powerful reminder of the complicated and ever-evolving relationship between humans and the natural world, Hybrid will give readers a thoughtful new perspective on—and a renewed appreciation of—the cereal crops, vegetables, fruits, and flowers that are central to our way of life.

Breve gua para la conservacin de flor de corte

P-Librisite — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 23:13:56 GMT

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La adquisicin de flor de corte habitualmente contempla el aceptar lo efmero de su duracin con una calidad ornamental que le merezca el mantenerse en el sitio de honor de un hogar. La motivacin de esta gua se centr en invitar a los lectores a pasar de ser espectadores a actores del proceso de conservacin de la vida de la flor por medio de un conjunto de acciones y recomendaciones generales que le permitan participar en forma activa en la toma de decisiones sobre la compra del producto, la facilitacin de su rehidratacin, la adicin de cuya funcin como alimento floral o bien como agentes antimicrobianos favorecen, en su conjunto, a una mejor condicin ornamental durante el periodo de vida de sus flores.

The Zen of Gardening in the High & Arid West

Perseus Books Group 0 — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:47:29 GMT

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Drawing from his own considerable gardening experience and expertise, as well as leaning on the wisdom of the people he calls "The Zen Masters of the Western Garden," David Wann gathers a mix of stories, how-to advice, and simple, doable projects that are ideal for gardeners in the high and arid landscapes of the West.

Gardens

P-UofChicagoPress — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:26:50 GMT

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Humans have long turned to gardens—both real and imaginary—for sanctuary from the frenzy and tumult that surrounds them. Those gardens may be as far away from everyday reality as Gilgamesh’s garden of the gods or as near as our own backyard, but in their very conception and the marks they bear of human care and cultivation, gardens stand as restorative, nourishing, necessary havens. With Gardens, Robert Pogue Harrison graces readers with a thoughtful, wide-ranging examination of the many ways gardens evoke the human condition. Moving from from the gardens of ancient philosophers to the gardens of homeless people in contemporary New York, he shows how, again and again, the garden has served as a check against the destruction and losses of history. The ancients, explains Harrison, viewed gardens as both a model and a location for the laborious self-cultivation and self-improvement that are essential to serenity and enlightenment, an association that has continued throughout the ages. The Bible and Qur’an; Plato’s Academy and Epicurus’s Garden School; Zen rock and Islamic carpet gardens; Boccaccio, Rihaku, Capek, Cao Xueqin, Italo Calvino, Ariosto, Michel Tournier, and Hannah Arendt—all come into play as this work explores the ways in which the concept and reality of the garden has informed human thinking about mortality, order, and power. Alive with the echoes and arguments of Western thought, Gardens is a fitting continuation of the intellectual journeys of Harrison’s earlier classics, Forests and The Dominion of the Dead. Voltaire famously urged us to cultivate our gardens; with this compelling volume, Robert Pogue Harrison reminds us of the nature of that responsibility—and its enduring importance to humanity. "I find myself completely besotted by a new book titled Gardens: An Essay on the Human Condition, by Robert Pogue Harrison. The author...is one of the very best cultural critics at work today. He is a man of deep learning, immense generosity of spirit, passio

Gardening Basics For Dummies

P-Wiley — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:42:49 GMT

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You're now officially out of excuses for not planting the garden of your dreams. Even if you've never sowed a seed nor pulled a weed, Gardening Basics For Dummies contains everything you need to know about flowers, beds, borders, trees, shrubs, and lawns to create your own private paradise. This friendly and informative guide also covers all of the tools and additives available to make gardening easier. You'll discover: Clear definitions and descriptions of the different types of plantsTips on choosing the type of garden you wantHow to create a garden planEasy-to-follow instructions for soil preparationAdvice on planting, growing and caring for annuals and perennialsStep-by-step plans for organic and edible gardensPlans for butterfly and children's gardensPacked with helpful tips on controlling pests safely, managing weeds, and correcting common gardening problems, Gardening for Dummies turns your brown thumb green in a hurry.

Container Gardening For Dummies

P-Wiley — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:13:23 GMT

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The easy way to get a green thumb in container gardening! Want to spruce up your indoor or outdoor space with annuals, perennials, vegetables, and succulents? This updated edition of Container Gardening For Dummies gives you clear, concise step-by-step instructions for cultivating delightful gardens in everything from a redwood window box to a hanging basket to an old watering can. It also includes color photos to inspire your designs. Getting the dirt on container gardening -- discover the advantages of growing plants in containers and learn how to maximize your garden conditions to help plants thrive Picking a pot to plant in -- take a look around your living space and determine the best location and type of container for your garden Enjoying a summer fling -- get the lowdown on the best single-season flowers, vegetables, and bulbs for container growing Putting down roots -- find out which perennials, trees, shrubs, fruits, and berries give year-round impact Designing and decorating -- take advantage of ideas and inspiration for creating eye-catching container gardening displays Open the book and find: Things you need to know before planting A quick primer on climate What to look for in a soil mix How to work with perennials and annuals Information you need to help you choose plants Why and when containers need water and fertilizer Guidance on replanting, repotting, and pruning Tips for preventing insect pests and diseases Ways to liven up your space with trees, shrubs, and vines Learn to: Choose, plant, and care for flowers, fruits, trees, and shrubs Grow vegetables and herbs just steps away from your kitchen Cultivate charming gardens in any climate Prevent insects and diseases from invading containers the eco-friendly way

Gardening When It Counts

Perseus Books Group 0 — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 17:50:24 GMT

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Gardening When It Counts helps readers rediscover traditional low-input gardening methods to produce healthy food. Designed for readers with no experience and applicable to most areas in the English-speaking world except the tropics and hot deserts, this book shows that any family with access to 3-5,000 sq. ft. of garden land can halve their food costs using a growing system requiring just the odd bucketful of household waste water, perhaps two hundred dollars worth of hand tools, and about the same amount spent on supplies - working an average of two hours a day during the growing season.

Allotment Gardening For Dummies

P-Wiley — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:17:49 GMT

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Allotment Gardening For Dummies is a lively, hands-on guide to getting the most out of your allotment. Whether you're interested in eating fresh, saving money, getting exercise or enjoying wholesome family fun, this is the guide for you. The step-by-step advice takes you through all the stages in the process, from securing an allotment and preparing your plot, to choosing what to grow and enjoying the benefits of abundant fresh food and a sociable and healthy hobby. With over 50 handy line drawings, plus information on how to grow organic and advice on storing and cooking the food you grow, this guide really does have it all! Allotment Gardening For Dummies includes: Part 1: Getting to Grips with Allotment Gardening Chapter 1: What Are Allotments All About? Chapter 2: Getting hold of an Allotment Chapter 3: Getting Started Part 2: Preparing for Allotment Success Chapter 4: Deciding What to Grow, When Chapter 5: Preparing Your Plot Chapter 6: Keeping Your Soil Healthy Chapter 7: Keeping Your Plants Healthy Chapter 8: Growing Organic Part 3: Growing a Few of Your Favourite Vegetables Chapter 9: Going Underground Chapter 10: The Staples Chapter 11: Growing Leafy Greens Chapter 12: Planting Peas, Beans and Other Pods Chapter 13: Growing More Exotic Veg Part 4: Extending Your Allotment Repetoire Chapter 14: Growing Wholesome Herbs Chapter 15: Growing Fruitful Fruit Chapter 16: Nurturing Flowers on an Allotment Part 5: Getting the Most Out of Your Allotment Chapter 17: Involving Children Around the Allotment Chapter 18: Hobnobbing with Allotment Society Chapter 19: Growing Giant Veg Part 6: The Part of Tens Chapter Chapter 20: Ten Common Accidents and How to Prevent Them Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Revive a Flagging Allotment

An Ecology of Enchantment

Perseus Books Group 0 — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:27:22 GMT

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For the past 36 years, Des Kennedy and his family have lived largely outside their hand-built house in intimate contact with the Earth —its creatures, its changing seasons, and its weather patterns. In this charming book's 52 chapters, Kennedybrings readers deep into his garden, week by week, from winter's dormancy to summer's splendor. With histrademark self-effacing humor, the author captures the essence of the gardening experience, exploring his triumphs, failures, mishaps, and occasional magic. Undaunted by setbacks andlusting for the perfect garden, Kennedy takes readers with him on a gardening journey rich with insights and adventures. The effects of devastating snow storms; the slow-food cuisine of rutabagas, parsnips, and carrots; the gardener's inalienable right to dress in rags; the outlandish behaviour and florid oratory induced by flowering poppies — these and scores of other topics meander through the book's gardening year alternately informing, inspiring, and amusing.

Composting For Dummies

P-Wiley — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 04:32:01 GMT

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Back-to-basics gardening that will benefit the earth and your wallet! Want to use ordinary waste to create an extraordinary garden? Composting lets you turn household food waste, yard clippings, and more into free compost and mulch that's chock-full of nutrients. From building and working with traditional compost bins to starting an indoor worm-composting operation, Composting For Dummies makes these often intimidating projects easy, fun, and accessible for anyone! Digging into compost basics -- get a handle on the benefits of composting and the tools you'll need to get started Choosing the best method and location -- find the best composting method and location that's right for you, whether it's above ground, in a hole, in a container or bin, or even right in your kitchen Building your pile -- learn which ingredients can go into your compost pile, what stays out, and how to mix it all up in the right proportions Stepping beyond traditional composting -- get the lowdown on vermicomposting (letting worms eat your garbage), growing green manures to compost later, and sheet composting in the same spot you plan to plant Open the book and find: A step-by-step guide to composting The right gear and tools for the job Tips on constructing your own composting containers and bins Materials you can safely compost (and those to avoid) Cover crops to improve your soil now and compost later Recommendations for using your finished compost What worms contribute to your compost Troubleshooting advice if your compost pile isn't cooperating Learn to: Turn household food waste, yard clippings, and more into nutrient-rich compost Build and maintain your own compost bin Use worms to aid in composting, both indoors and out Give your vegetable and flower gardens a boost of

Vegetable Gardening For Dummies

P-Wiley — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 01:58:09 GMT

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A hands-on guide to the ins and outs of raising and using vegetablesWant to grow your own vegetables? You can do it the fun and easy way with this practical guide. From selecting the right spot to preparing the soil to harvesting, Vegetable Gardening For Dummies, 2nd Edition shows you how to successfully raise vegetables regardless of the size of your plot or your dietary needs.You'll discover how to plot your garden and get the soil in tip-top shape; select the types of vegetables you want to grow; plant the seeds properly; and care for them as they grow. You'll also know the right time to pick your vegetables and the best ways to enjoy them. Plus, you'll get tips on preserving foods grown at home.Expert advice on planting, caring for, harvesting, and enjoying the fruits of your own vegetable gardenFeatures environmentally friendly ways to combat pests in your gardenCharlie Nardozzi is senior horticulturist and spokesperson for the National Gardening Association; he's also been the gardening expert on such programs as HGTV's Today at Home and Way to Grow and the Discovery Channel's Home MattersWhether you have a green thumb or you've never grown a plant before, Vegetable Gardening For Dummies, 2nd Edition has all the information you need to create a healthy garden.

Campesinos jitomateros

P-Librisite — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 01:12:12 GMT

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Los campesinos jitomateros, al establecer la produccin hortcola comercial como produccin dominante en la regin de los altos, han tenido que hacer uso y apropiarse, tanto de la tecnologa agrcola moderna, como de los mecanismos del mercado para la venta de sus productos, aprendiendo e integrando parte de la lgica de la produccin especializada y la ganancia econmica como objetivo. Pero esta vocacin tambin contiene, desde sus orgenes, la historia de arraigo campesino, la relacin directa con el trabajo y la tierra, la produccin en minifundio, la cultura maicera, la unidad y organizacin familiar como base de la reproduccin del grupo, la integracin de sta en la dinmica y redes comunitarias; prevalece una lgica campesina a la cual se han agregado los mltiples cambios desencadenados por la lgica de la especializacin y la interaccin entre ambas.En el presente libro se rescata esta historia y se explica el proceso de cambios que han sucedido en la regin a partir deque los campesinos adoptaron, dentro de su estrategia, la produccin de jitomate. En este proceso se distinguen distintas etapas observando los aos de inicio, de la vocacin regional jitomatera, el auge y boom de este producto en la produccin y comercializacin, as como los aos posteriores a ste, en los que se ha marcado una mayor diversidad productiva y especializacin hortcola.

Opium Poppy Garden

Perseus Books Group 0 — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:30:01 GMT

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The opium poppy is a potent plant that has been cultivated and used for thousands of years to alleviate suffering. The use of plant substances as alternatives to synthetic medicines is resurging due to their beneficial properties and less-toxic side effects.

Vegetacin y ecorregiones de Durango

P-Librisite — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 13:57:07 GMT

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La vegetacin y las especies que la conforman representan un recurso de enorme valor estratgico y econmico. y Como todo capital, el capital natural requiere ser conservado para poder seguir generando dividendos.El ptimo manejo de los ecosistemas dependen en gran medida del grado de conocimiento que se tenga sobre ellos. En este trabajo se presenta una panormica de la vegetacin del Estado de Durango, con informacin sobre la composicin, distribucin determinismo ecolgico y superficie que ocupa cada uno de los 14 tipos de vegetacin de Mxico.Como marco de referencia se presenta una resea de los rasgos fsicos de la entidad, incluyendo mapas de elevaciones, hidrologa y climas que, junto con el mapa de vegetacin generado, permiten una redelimitacin de las ecorregiones reconocidas para Durango.Se incluye tambin informacin sobre dinmica de la vegetacin, el uso del suelo, el valor de los ecosistemas naturales, las reas naturales protegidas, el potencial ecoturstico de los ecosistemas de Durango y el manejo de la ganadera, as como un captulo sobre la riqueza y distribucin de mamferos en la entidad.Este trabajo contribuye a lograr una mejor comprensin y apreciacin de la diversidad natural que existe en la entidad y representa una base para el mejor manejo, aprovechamiento y conservacin de esa maravillosa riqueza -patrimonio, presente y futuro- de Durango.

Organic Gardening For Dummies

P-Wiley — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 09:22:32 GMT

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Organic Gardening For Dummies, 2nd Edition shows readers the way to ensure a healthy harvest from their environmentally friendly garden. It covers information on the newest and safest natural fertilizers and pest control methods, composting, cultivation without chemicals, and how to battle plant diseases. It also has information on updated equipment and resources. It helps readers plant organically year-round, using herbs, fruits, vegetables, lawn care, trees and shrubs, and flowers. The tips and techniques included in Organic Gardening For Dummies, 2nd Edition are intended to reduce a garden's impact on both the environment and the wallet.

Orchids For Dummies

P-Wiley — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 16:54:23 GMT

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Packed with photos, including 8 pages in full colorColor your world with orchidsOrchids are beautiful, fragrant, wonderfully varied, and surprisingly affordable. But aren't they hard to grow at home? No! says orchid grower extraordinaire Steve Frowine. In this handy guide, he shows you step by step how to select the right orchids, keep them healthy, encourage blooms, and even propagate your own plants.Discover how to: Select orchids that will thrive in your home Water, fertilize, repot, and propagate orchids Decipher complicated orchid names Get familiar with favorite orchid varieties Create spectacular orchid displays