Planting in gravelly soil
Planting and cultivating in gravelly soils can have its own problems. This piece looks at some of the plants available in Western Australia that will grow in this soil type. It also suggests some methods of improving the quality of the ground. In ... [... more]
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Oz Clarke's Encyclopedia of Grapes
 From Amazon.com: Offered up as a lively and comprehensive alphabetical discussion of some 350 types of wine grapes, Oz Clarke's Encyclopedia of Grapes could double as a crush course in viticulture as taught by the award-winning, U.K.-based wine writer [... more]
CDN$50.00
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Landscaping 1-2-3: Regional Edition: Zones 2-4
My new favorite gardening book.: I bought this book from a "bargain bin", even though I don't garden in Zone 2 to 4. The book is extremely well organized with listings of trees, shrubs and groundcovers for a particular situation: zone, full sun, [... more]
CDN$34.95
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The House Plant Expert Book Two: The Must-Have Sequel to ...
All you need to know in one concise volume.: This beautifully illustrated and photographed book is a very informative and easy to use reference for anyone who wants authentic expert advice on growing and maintaining house plants. This practically [... more]
CDN$21.95
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The House Plant Expert
All you need to know in one concise volume.: This beautifully illustrated and photographed book is a very informative and easy to use reference for anyone who wants authentic expert advice on growing and maintaining house plants. This practically [... more]
CDN$21.95
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Terroir
Misadvertised: "Terroir" by Wilson is a very good book, indeed. Johnson, however, has very little to do with it; he just wrote the foreword, which he does to so many books. Wilson's book is comparable to the older "The Wines and Winelands [... more]
CDN$60.14
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Alan Titchmarsh How To Be A Gardener Book One
From Amazon.co.uk: No safer pair of hands than those of Alan Titchmarsh could be imagined to coax the nervous would-be gardener into picking up a spade. The BBC evidently think so, as they have commissioned the two series and accompanying volumes of How [... more]
CDN$52.95
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Backyard Orchardist: A Complete Guide to Growing Fruit ...
What a great place to start: This was the first book I purchased when I decided to plant a few fruit trees in my yard. Every book I have purchased since has failed to provide any new information. Save your money and buy only this book. It has everything [... more]
CDN$19.95
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Terrarium Projects Part 3-Woodland/Tropical Plants
Last week we discussed the history of terrarium making and the types of containers that can be used for terrariums. Now, let's move on to an important aspect of creating terrariums--matching the soil type to the plants. This week we cover the ... [... more]
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Guide to Good Soil for Your Garden
Dig into good soil for your garden with this primer on grading and improving your soil. Learn how to determine your soil type and learn remedies for improving the quality of your garden soil. Home » Plants & Animals » Garden Planning & [... more]
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English Landscape
Close, but no...: The English countryside has been divided into numerous districts, based on everything from soil type, landuse, tourist features, history, etc., so their distinctions are sometimes difficult to understand. This book contains dozens of [... more]
CDN$55.00
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Landscaping 1-2-3: Regional Edition: Zones 5-6
My new favorite gardening book.: I bought this book from a "bargain bin", even though I don't garden in Zone 2 to 4. The book is extremely well organized with listings of trees, shrubs and groundcovers for a particular situation: zone, full sun, [... more]
CDN$34.95
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