Frederick-Frost, Alexis
Summary: You can grow a garden--and it's easier than you think! Will, Violet, and Basil must be the unluckiest students at the Garden Gnome Academy. They've been stuck with Mr. Butternut, the school's most unpopular (and unusual) teacher, Will and his friends have to learn about the soil and compost while their classmates get to study exotic plants and butterflies. Although things get a little messy...
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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 635 FREGidding, John
Summary: "Increased awareness of the environment and an ever-present interest in curb appeal means that homeowners are eager for more sustainable, natural landscaping. And why shouldn't they be? In addition to supporting local flora and fauna, ditching grass for lush, native plants helps lower water bills and results in self-sustaining gardens long-term. In John Gidding's At Home with Nature, American...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Countryman Press, an imprint of W.W. Norton & Company 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 712.6 GIDFerraro-Fanning, Angela
Summary: "Welcome to fall on the homestead! Roll up your sleeves, step into nature, and embrace a simpler life with this wholesome, fall-themed activity book. Discover what makes this season so special, learn fun new cooking, planting, and crafting skills, and find out how to make the most of nature's gifts."--Back cover
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ivy Kids, an imprint of The Quarto Group 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: 649.51 FERSummary: Provides suggestions for container gardening, wreaths from natural materials, flower arrangements using wild items, and holiday decorations, and considers possibilities for each of the seasons as well as for Christmastime.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Artisan, a division of Workman Publishing Co., Inc. 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635 TERBeaty, Andrea
Summary: "What do plants eat? Why do some plants have flowers and others don't? And what's the tallest plant out there?"--Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amulet Books, an imprint of Abrams 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 635 BEACopies Available at Interlochen
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Summary: "This book aims to cover the most commonly asked questions by new plant owners and will help people who want to have more greenery in their lives but don't know where to start. It will advise on the best plant for a variety of home conditions so that everyone should be able to find plants that suit their space. Having and maintaining an indoor garden can be possible for anyone, the book will...
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Publisher / Publication Date: White Owl, an imprint of Pen & Sword Books LTD 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635.9 DURHobhouse, Penelope
Summary: Penelope Hobhouse, the legendary authority on garden history, composes a beautifully crafted, lavishly illustrated history of gardening over millennia. From the cooling fountains of the Alhambra to the clean lines of the French parterre, The Story of Gardening draws fascinating connections among gardens across time and place. Hobhouse addresses styles and techniques from all over the world,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Princeton Architectural Press 2020
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 712 HOBFerraro-Fanning, Angela
Summary: "Packed with fun ideas to keep kids occupied during holidays or at weekends, readers can discover the joys of making natural shampoo, learn about honey harvesting, handprint a picnic blanket, craft a sun catcher, and follow tasty recipes for summertime treats such as homemade watermelon popsicles. The activities from author and homesteading teacher Angela Fanning include eco-friendly practices,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ivy Kids, an imprint of The Quarto Group 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 649.51 FERCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J649.51 FERLoades, Greg
Summary: "There are lots of aspiring gardeners out there. But a large number of them-especially younger ones, with demanding jobs, growing families, and limited space-either don't have the time to garden traditionally, or are scared off from the very notion and have no idea where to start. Greg Loades comes to the rescue in this detailed, inspiring book. He shows the reader how much can actually be...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Timber Press 2023
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Summary: "McCullough is on a mission to debunk thinking that American gardens are simply picket-lined lawns or copy-cats of esteemed European and Japanese cousins. After road tripping from sea to shining sea, he has carefully curated a list that undoubtedly proves the point. American garden designers are creating distinctive gardens with an All-American flair. They embrace the industrial grit of the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Timber Press 2022
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Summary: A stunning exploration of one of the hottest trends in garden design, nature-based planting with an eco-aware approach, featuring the work of leading designers such as Sean Hogan, Piet Oudolf, and Dan Pearson.0Forget the mild, manicured gardens of the past: planting today is undergoing a revolution in taste and aesthetics. This is the first comprehensive overview of a new planting approach that...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Phaidon 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 712 KINArnold, Caroline
Summary: "Follow a classroom of diverse kindergartners as they plant seeds in their garden, tend the growing plants, and harvest the vegetables. Clear, bright photographs show the plant life cycle"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 571.8 ARNHokkanen, Mirka
Summary: "Discover how seeds spring into action! As winter warms into spring, the amazing life cycle begins--seeds root and sprout and start to grow. From tiny carrot seeds to big avocado seeds and everything in between, discover what seeds can do in this pitch-perfect picture book for younger readers. With clear, informative text and bright, charming illustrations, as well as lots of hilarious...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Odd Dot 2024
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Summary: A captivating, beautifully illustrated, one-of-a-kind color compendium of the flowers, fruits, herbs, trees, seeds, and grasses cited in the works of the world's greatest playwright, William Shakespeare, accompanied by their companion quotes from all of his plays and poems. With a foreword by Dame Helen Mirren--the first foreword she has ever contributed. In this striking compilation,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2017