Gardening
Gardening is one of the most popular hobbies in the Maritime Northwest. The Seattle Public Library's collection is bursting with informative and illustrated guides. Get inspired and informed with these new selections, then get outside and start digging! (Feb. 2023)
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The Creative Gardener
Gardens are set up as spaces for personalization in this clever offering from Frost, host of BBC's Gardeners' World. He offers up 30 projects for sprucing up an outside space, which require a "basic toolset." Gardeners ready to move beyond plants should check this out. -Publishers Weekly
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The Urban Garden
Small-space gardening is a fact of life for a majority of those living in urban neighborhoods. With their wealth of projects, the authors make a convincing case that small garden spaces need not mean skimping on style. Anyone with a yen to garden but little room for digging will find this worth returning to. -Publishers Weekly
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Now Is the Time for Trees
Part inspiration (by showing some of their most successful endeavors from the past-some of which have shaped the very character of our nation) and part call to action (by giving readers all of the information they need to plant the best trees for their own yards), this book will be at once a celebration of one of our country's most enduring charities and a manual for how to plant trees at home. -Publisher description
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Herbs
Ideal for first-time gardeners, Grow Herbs contains everything you need to know to grow a wide variety of perennial and annual herbs. Learn how to sow, grow, harvest, and propagate your plants, with advice on caring for home-grown herbs as well as tips on making the most of store-bought pots. -Publisher description
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Grow More Food
"As your knowledge and experience grow, so will your yields," write McCrate and Halm, owners of the Seattle Urban Farm Company, in their handy debut guide to growing one's own vegetables. Backyard gardeners looking to bring crops into their kitchen need look no further. -Publishers Weekly
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Field Guide to Outside Style
This easy-to-follow guide helps you create the outdoor living space of your dreams, even if gardening isn't your thing. You'll learn how to personalize your landscape using plants, furnishings, and other items to create the perfect outdoor Eden for you and your family, no matter how large or small your space is. -Publisher description
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City Veg
Over the course of a year, City Veg is a candid account of an urban grower in her productive plot. From planning and designing her garden in January to harvesting and using her home-grown produce throughout the growing season and right up until December, City Veg takes readers on a personal journey that will entertain experienced growers while sharing plenty of practical information to help newbie growers get off to a great start. -Publisher description
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Plant Science for Gardeners
Plant Science for Gardeners is the key to growing better plants. This easy introduction to plant biology and chemistry gives you the knowledge and confidence to analyze problems, find solutions, and make better decisions in the garden to optimize plant health and productivity. Learn the science and ditch the rules! -Publisher description
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Tiny Space Gardening
This guide shows readers how to successfully grow edibles--including vegetables, herbs, and fruits--in urban spaces, such as a balcony or back patio. The book includes approximately 30 simple recipes, including starters, sides, mains, and desserts. -Publisher description
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How to Garden When You Rent
[Pottage] combines creative ideas with gardening expertise specifically tailored to renters who might only have a balcony or tiny yard to create a small, beautiful outdoor oasis without spending too much money, time, or effort. -Publisher description
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