A Bit Of Patience - A Lot Of Imagination.
Our minds' eyes fill in the blanks when we plant seeds so small that they could masquerade as dust. Having patience doesn't stop us from rushing out every morning and evening looking for a speck of green - but it helps us wake expectantly, ... [... more]
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Edith Thacher Hurd
Children will enjoy this story of a young brother and sister who plant seeds that will result, after much hard work and patience, in a bountiful garden! It teaches that good things come to those who wait, and ... [... more]
Random House |
Gertrude Elliot
Children will enjoy this story of a young brother and sister who plant seeds that will result, after much hard work and patience, in a bountiful garden! It teaches that good things come to those who wait, and ... [... more]
Random House |
Our Word is Our Weapon: Selected Writings
 this is what a best seller should contain! I have sporadically read and been inspired by the writings of El Sup over the last few years - his poetic brilliance, his lyrical poignancy to strike a blow while planting seeds - and to see the collected works ... [... more]
CDN$17.95
Amazon CA |
Salt
Pass the SALT, Please! Adam Roberts, with SALT is a great read. Roberts assumes the reader has an IQ above average room temperature; is over 17 years old; and can pay attention to details. Salt is a could-not-put-down book. In brief, a string of deep ... [... more]
CDN$10.99
Amazon CA |
Lost Ark Found
It is a perfect book to read to your children "Rob Sargeant has created a great read for the teen in your life. When I started reading his book, "Lost Ark Found" I felt like I was being compelled back into my younger years of life. The ... [... more]
CDN$15.01
Amazon CA |
The Tub People
My children loved it! My daughters, aged 14 and 6, LOVED this story. The oldest reread it to her sister many times when we had it from the library - they both asked me to find it and buy it for them. I'm getting each of them a copy. They both have played ... [... more]
CDN$8.75
Amazon CA |
What Good Are Bugs?: Insects in the Web of Life
Making a Solid Case for Our Insect Friends We are determined to see moral qualities in nature. We might describe a hero as lionhearted, but a villain as a snake or a rat. Or an insect. Insects are generally regarded as bad creatures. They sting, bite, ... [... more]
CDN$29.22
Amazon CA |
Indoor Herb Gardens
Plant seeds directly into the four inch pots. Follow the directions on seed packets for planting depth. (See my past article: "Growing Herbs From Seed; Buying and Planting Plants", February 13, 1998). Cover pots with a little plastic wrap until ... [... more]
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Club Root
Controls include planting seeds, which are not affected. So far, the only semi-resistant variety is the cabbage "Badger Shipper". Rotate the crops (but don't use mustard family in the rotation), and buy disease-free plants. You can use a ... [... more]
Suite101 |
Seed Starting 201, The Next Level
The outdoor garden season is over, the ground is frozen solid, we are in snow shovel mode, so why would anyone want to plant seeds now? The conventional wisdom is that you should plant them no more than four to six weeks before you can set out ... [... more]
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The Magic School Bus Plants Seeds: A Book About How ...
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CDN$4.99
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