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What would a plant do? It is an unusual question. But, as Beronda L. Montgomery shows, humans can learn a great deal from these organisms. Lessons from Plants unpacks the "senses" and skills of highly adaptive organisms that overcome immense challenges en route to flourishing.

This comprehensive yet highly browsable reference offers concise definitions, clear line drawings, and photographs of the elements and features that make up American furniture of all types. Written by an expert furniture maker and woodworker with over 50 years of experience, this is the most extensive and modern resource of its kind. Covering historical and contemporary furniture design, the alphabetized terms include individual elements (such as cartouche, pediment, and hood), types of furniture, and styles of design. Detailed line drawings and photos of beautiful museum pieces augment the text. Informative sidebars throughout delve into the passion and beauty behind fine furniture''s artistic energy—lives of notable American furniture designers and craftsmen, guided views of masterworks, help in understanding certain styles, and more. This an invaluable tool for furniture makers, antique dealers and buyers, and anyone interested in American furniture.

Using beautiful illustrations, this new book explores the life and work of Thomas Chippendale, the most famous furniture designer and manufacturer of the eighteenth century.For at least 150 years, Thomas Chippendale has been synonymous with beautifully made eighteenth-century furniture in a variety of styles ΓÇô Rococo, Chinese, Gothic, and Neoclassical. Born in Otley, Yorkshire, in 1718, Chippendale rose to fame because of his revolutionary design book, The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker''s Director, published in 1754. That same year he set up his famous workshops in St Martin''s Lane, creating some of the most magnificent furniture ever made in Britain. This beautifully illustrated history focuses on Britain''s most famous furniture maker and designer, including the worldwide phenomenon ''Chippendale style'' that became popular in Europe, North America, and Asia after his death in 1779. Today, his influence lives on with the ongoing production of ''Chippendale'' furniture, while the eighteenth-century originals are selling for millions at auction.

Whether you long to see butterflies flit across your flowerbeds or hear birdsong all year round, there's something endlessly rewarding about playing host to wildlife. With practical projects and helpful tips for gardens big and small, this guide will help boost local biodiversity and benefit countless native species.

A beautifully presented practical guide on how to create a gorgeous urban homestead, filled with tips on building productive vegetable and fruit gardens, saving water, harvesting honey and eggs, and much, much, more

Warm, wise and welcoming, Helen Rolfe writes from the heart and invites you into her comforting world.

Pass on a love of gardening and nature to children with these 35 fun and rewarding outdoor and indoor projects.

A great companion to have while sitting next to a cozy fire and dreaming of gardening! The Gardener''s Chairside Reader is a collection of short stories, tips, gardening wisdom, and advice. Bud has years of gardening experience and his sometimes humorous views of country life make for entertaining as well as informative reading. Trying out the latest gardening ideas and techniques while stubbornly holding on to the traditions of the past has created some interesting observations that will keep you smiling and saying, "Maybe I should try that too!" Bud''s childhood memories and stories are sprinkled throughout, along with a few spine-chilling descriptions of days gone wrong. Throw in some useful tips and advice and you have a book to settle in with while drinking a cup of coffee each day!

This is a wonderful book that guides you through the amazing Gosford Edogawa garden - internationally regarded as the best example of " hide and reveal" of any Japanese garden outside of Japan. Discover the origin of the history of the buildings, travel through centuries of tradition to understand this classic culture, revealed in the garden. This book is a simple and readable introduction to Japanese gardens in Australia!

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Discover the healing powers of plants in this stunning herbal from one of the oldest botanic gardens in the world, Chelsea Physic Garden

Discover how to grow your own fruit and veg even if you don't have much time or are a complete beginner.

From unusual tropical spices to temperate herbs to native species, this guide covers plants that will succeed in every region of the state with a focus on plants with culinary uses. *Includes detailed profiles of nearly 100 plants, ranging from unusual tropical species, to temperate herbs, to native species. *Contains range maps for each species and covers every region of the state. *Provides detailed information on cultivation, harvest, and use of the plants. *More than 300 color illustrations and photographs throughout. * Includes a broad assortment of scent plants and describes growth habits and landscape uses and flowering characteristics for adding interest and color to the garden.

In Teaching in Nature''s Classroom: Principles of Garden-Based Education, Nathan Kennard Larson shares a philosophy of teaching in the garden. Rooted in years of experience and supported by research, Larson presents fifteen guiding principles of garden-based education. These principles and best practices are illustrated through engaging stories from the field. The book features vivid paintings by mural artist Becky Hiller and connections to the research literature provided by Alex Wells and Sam Dennis of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Environmental Design Lab.

Focuses on the development of effective data-computing operations on agricultural advances that are fully supported by IoT, cloud computing, and wireless sensor network systems, and explores prospective applications of computing, analytics, and networking in various interdisciplinary domains of engineering.

Design a succulent garden of your own, with inspiration, advice, and instructional step-by-step projects for container gardens, small-space gardens, mixed gardens, and more.You can''t help but be mesmerized by the eye-catching geometric forms and jewel-toned colors of succulents. But how do you grow these beauties in your own garden? One of the only books dedicated to succulent garden design, Striking Succulent Gardens is a stylish, modern gardening book for beginners and enthusiasts alike.Known for his colorful approach and bold use of varied textures and shapes, garden designer Gabriel Frank offers practical ideas, simple concepts, stunning full-color photography, step-by-step instructions for a dozen different gardens, plant recommendations, basic succulent care, and an inspired approach to creating living art in your own garden. For those in colder climates, there is a list of cold-hardy succulents and advice for bringing container gardens indoors for the winter, making succulent gardens achievable no matter where you live.Tough, water-wise, wildly popular, and nearly indestructible, succulents will transform your outdoor space, providing gardens of every size with minimal maintenance and maximum impact.

A beautifully illustrated and unique history of the "queen of flowers" in art, medicine, cuisine, and more

Herbert Peabody is the farmer helping children learn about fruit and vegetables in a fun and engaging way! Join farmer Herbie and discover the magical way our food grows!Herbert Peabody and The Magic Seeds is part of the Herbert Peabody childrens book series.Join farmer Herbie on his adventures at https://herbertpeabody.com The Herbert Peabody storybook series engages pre-school to early primary school children with easy to read concepts and full-page illustrations, offering fun, educational stories about:- Friendly friends- How seeds grow into food- How food finds your fork- Funky fruit rhymes- Edgy veggie rapsChildren learn all about fruit and vegetables, as well as lessons about sustainability, the environment and making positive contributions to local community.Helping to connect children and their families with where their food comes from, the books messages and format are based on insights from research with children and parents and grandparents, and observing children marvelling at the magic of nature.Author, Bianca C. Ross, has a 15+ year global marketing and advertising career, and created Herbert Peabody children's stories after observing a disconnect between kids and their understanding of where food comes from. With the success of the original series, Bianca felt it was time to engage even more children with Herbie's veggie patch stories and raps.Talented illustrator, Tabitha Emma Bray, brings the stories about food and sustainable living to life with her stunning drawings of Herbert Peabody's farm and local town.A great gift for children aged three to seven years.

Antique knotted-pile transport bags and other collectible small-format weavings, both utilitarian and decorative, made by the nomadic tribes of the Caucasus region and Iran.

With their softened camouflage, sun-faded stencils, and well-worn insignia patches, this collection of more than 100 iconic WWII American military jackets will wow even the most hardcore connoisseurs and collectors. The cult-status jackets come from the collections of the authors, who are natives of Rome. This "eternal city," universally defined as one of the largest "open-air sets" in the world, provides evocative backdrops for some of the pieces. In glamour poses shot off the usual tourist routes, 30 models-for-a-day put a distinctive spin on the jackets, mixing and matching them with rugged outfits. Part of the appeal of vintage military jackets is that each piece tells the story of the life it lived. This manifesto of post-WWII style encourages us to see its charms with new eyes.

This is the story of a garden, Bellevue House, in Newport, Rhode Island, that speaks to us about history and memory, inspiration and motivation.