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The New Age Herbalist: How to Use Herbs for Healing, Nutrition, Body Care, and Relaxation 10 reviews
Richard Mabey
Fireside, 1988
Simply outstanding. I won't even loan it out !
+ Useable and Useful -- without hype or hyperbole
+ One of the best herbal books I've encountered
+ Herbs are Medicine
+ The New Age Herbalist --a necessity for studying herbs
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Discovering Moths: Nighttime Jewels in Your Own Backyard11 reviews
John Himmelman
Down East Books, 2002
Fantastic, informative, and humorous look at all things moth
+ Great Book for those interested in Moths
+ If you like moths - you MUST get this book!! It's awesome!
+ If you like insects, this is your book
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Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms22 reviews
Paul Stamets
Ten Speed Press, 2000
A total must have for the serious mushroom enthusiast.
+ Couldn't be better
+ present for my boyfriend
+ Amazing Mushroom Guide
+ Superb
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Square Foot Gardening: A New Way to Garden in Less Space with Less Work80 reviews
Mel Bartholomew
Rodale Books, 2005
Square Foot-great concept for those limited on space
+ Great Gardening Ideas
+ gardening choices
This is a great book for those limited on space. Author explains how many plants are needed for each type of garden, whether it's vegetables, herbs or flowers. It's perfect for those who are limited on space! As a matter of fact it's really the only & smartest way to plant. Highly recommend.
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The Babbo Cookbook 22 reviews
Mario Batali
Clarkson Potter, 2002
One of my Favorites!
+ Lives Up To Expectations
+ Pleasantly surprised!
+ Labor-intensive recipes, with stunning results
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Gardening All-in-One for Dummies4 reviews
The National Gardening Association, Bob Beckstrom, ...
For Dummies, 2003
love it
+ Pretty good overall
+ A must buy for the beginner
+ Gardening All-in-One for Dummies
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Perennials: The Gardener's Reference4 reviews
Susan Carter, Carrie Becker, ...
Timber Press, Incorporated, 2007
Just what I needed!
+ Perennials; The Gardener's Reference
+ Learning to Garden
For all the information there is about plants, this book cuts to the core, and renders mini autobiographies of each plant in wondrous detail. This is no overview, but rather specific traits and needs of specific plants, and how to love them and make them happy. The photos are sensitive and ...
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Edible Wild Plants: A North American Field Guide 15 reviews
Thomas Elias, Peter Dykeman
Sterling, 1990
A 'must' for people interested in edible wild plants
+ wildman
+ Top notch guide
+ GREAT book
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The House Plant Expert49 reviews
D.G. Hessayon
Sterling, 1992
very concise
+ Excellent
+ Wonderful easy plant guide
+ Large Selection
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The American Horticultural Society Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers (American Horticultural Society ...15 reviews
Christopher Brickell
DK ADULT, 2002
The difference between this book and the A-Z guide is ...
+ The American Horticultural Society Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers (American Horticultural Society Practical Guides)
+ Excellent reference
If you are like me, you have probably looked at the American Horticultural Society's two huge encylopedias (The Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers - this book, and the A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants) wondering why they would produce two seemingly similar books and which you should buy.
My ...
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The Grape Grower: A Guide to Organic Viticulture23 reviews
Chelsea Green, 2002
Excellent for persons looking into planting a vineyard.
+ The best practical book on growing grapes
+ An excellent resource for beginners and veterans
+ An Eye Opener
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Country Living Cottage Gardens (Country Living)1 review
Toby Musgrave
Hearst, 2007
Cottage Gardens Review
When Country Living puts its name on a book, it is usually chock full of pretty pictures. The new book Cottage Gardens by Toby Musgrave is no exception. Anyone who isn't sure exactly what they want in a garden, but leans toward an informal style, will enjoy flipping through the book for ideas. ...
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Behaving as if the God in All Life Mattered17 reviews
Machaelle Small Wright
Perelandra, Limited, 1997
OPENED MY EYES
+ Awareness of broader consciousness for all
+ Co-creative relationship with Nature
+ Great book
+ Review
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Planting Green Roofs and Living Walls5 reviews
Nigel Dunnett, Noel Kingsbury
Timber Press, Incorporated, 2004
Organic Architecture with Plants
+ interesting text, important information, original photographs
+ A serious attempt on a difficult subject
Greenroof professionals and enthusiasts alike will be delighted with the easy reading and scope of content offered in "Planting Green Roofs and Living Walls" by Nigel Dunnett and Noël Kingsbury. Very well organized, the book's forte and major value is as an essential resource - especially in terms ...
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The Complete Container Garden11 reviews
David Joyce
Readers Digest, 2003
Going To Pot (s)
+ The Complete Container Garden
+ The Complete Container Garden
+ Container Gardening
+ A Lovely Book! Pottery & Gardening at its best...
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Let it Rot!: The Gardener's Guide to Composting (Third Edition) (Storey's Down-to-Earth Guides)15 reviews
Stu Campbell
Storey Publishing, LLC, 1998
Creating the best garden ever starts at the bottom
+ The classic book!
+ Beginning Composters (this is a must have!)
+ Stinky subject good book!
+ Let it Rot book
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Horticulture: Principles and Practices (3rd Edition)2 reviews
George Acquaah
Prentice Hall, 2004
horticulture
I find the product very, very good because it answers all my questions about the horticulture.
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Jerry Baker's Giant Book of Garden Solutions: 1,954 Natural Remedies to Handle Your Toughest Garden Problems ...16 reviews
Jerry Baker
American Master Products, Inc., 2006
Great Service:
+ a must have
+ She raves over it and got another as a gift
+ This one has it all.
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Carrots Love Tomatoes: Secrets of Companion Planting for Successful Gardening32 reviews
Louise Riotte
Storey Publishing, LLC, 1998
Better Gardening
+ Companion planting
+ Carrots Love Tomatoes
+ Carrots Love Tomatoes
+ Plant Away
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Organic Gardening for Dummies4 reviews
Ann Whitman, The Editors of the National Gardening Association
For Dummies, 2001
Easy and Informative
+ Cheap and easy gardening!
+ Extremely Pleased!!
+ Great book - easy read
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