National Gardening Association Gardeners
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The Troy Chavez Memorial Peace Garden
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Gardening Fruit Badge Holder Fruit ID Name Card Credentials Lanyard – Travel Accessories $7.99 Broad Bay Gardening Fruit credentials ID badge holder lanyard – Great for events, travel, trade shows or work. Features an adjustable neck strap, and a zippered back pocket for money, phone, keys etc. Keep all your necessities at your fingertips. You’ll never use the cheap plastic holders again!… |
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Gardeners’ Questions Answered $4.53 … |
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Andre Le Notre $22 André Le Nôtre, chief landscape gardener at Versailles, enjoyed a thirty-five-year relationship with his patron, Louis XIV, the Sun-King. Born in Paris, grandson and son of gardeners, he grew up in the Tuileries and amid the flourishing of the decorative arts—sculpture, gardening, painting, architecture—in the nearby workshops of the Louvre. This book recounts his life and achievements in a distillation of facts and musings. Le Nôtre was recognized as a genius in his time, particularly in his innovative use of perspective and reflective water surfaces. His services were sought by the rich and powerful, and he was responsible for an “archipelago” of gardens surrounding Paris, including Fontainebleau, Marly, and Chantilly. This book focuses on Versailles and the unlikely association of “the most powerful of monarchs, to whose will everything must bend” and a master gardener who never for a moment claimed to be anything else. The search for happiness is a recurring theme, implicit in the title and in remarks such as “any walk [in Versailles park] is a peaceful pursuit of happiness.” If happiness comes from fulfilling one’s potential, Le Nôtre was a happy man in his calling to give pleasure to others. He created an enduring legacy in a fragile medium.Author Biography: Erik Orsenna, a member of the French Academy, is the author of five novels, including Love and Empire (prix Goncourt, 1988). He is a distinguished economist and served as an advisor to former president Mitterand. He is head of the National School of Landscaping of Versailles. Translator Moishe Black is professor emeritus of French at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada. He, with Maria Green, translated Love in the Garden by Jean-Pierre Otte (Braziller, 2000). |
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Homegrown Vegetables, Fruits & Herbs: A Bountiful, Healthful Garden for Lean Times $16.95 Advance praise for Homegrown Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs:• “Compost all your other ‘how to’ gardening books—this one replaces them all. Jim Wilson and Walter Chandoha … have created a labor of love … worthy of a lifetime achievement award.”—Nona Wolfram Koivula, Executive Director, All-America Selections and The National Garden Bureau• “With more than 100 years of experience between them, Jim and Walter (can help) less-experienced gardeners get immediate results. …You can almost smell the sweet apples, the savory basil, and the juicy tomatoes. … Wow, what a feast!”—Walter Reeves, The Georgia Gardener• “The chapters (on growing) vegetables, fruits, and herbs are the best I’ve ever seen in all my years of collecting edible gardening books. … (It) feels like I’m taking a walk down Jim’s lifelong garden path. …”—Cathy Wilkinson Barash, Past President, Garden Writers Association, Author, Edible Flowers from Garden to Palate and Gardening in the Prairie Lands StatesJIM WILSON earned a B.S. in agriculture from the University of Missouri and has been an active horticulturist for over 60 years. He has authored 13 books and spent more than a decade on garden television, most notably as co-host of PBS’s The Victory Garden South.WALTER CHANDOHA is a graduate of New York University. An accomplished photographer and writer, his work has appeared in Family Circle, Ladies’ Home Journal, and National Geographic. |
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Organic Gardening For Dummies $5.41 Ensure a healthy harvest through environmentally friendly gardening techniques. Want to grow an organic garden? This guide shows you how. From maintaining your lawn and choosing problem-free plants to growing hearty fruits and vegetables, you’ll discover how to stay organic year-round and reduce your garden’s impact on both the environment and your wallet. New to this edition — learn about the latest natural fertilizers, pest control methods, equipment, and gardening resources Is organic right for you? — understand the basic concepts of organic gardening and plan a low-maintenance landscape It all starts with the soil — test your soil, make compost, and nurture the underground ecosystem that helps your plants thrive Deal with pesky pests — from weeds to bugs to diseases, discover the specific control measures and products for organic pest management Food, glorious food — grow the freshest, tastiest, and most nutritious fruits, vegetables, herbs, and nuts Open the book and find: The benefits of gardening organically Hands-on tips for gardeners at all levels Color photos of successful organic gardening practices Guidance in building and maintaining healthy soil An overview of pest-control products Inspirational tips for making eco-conscious decisions Ways to attract helpful insects and other organisms Ten ways to have an eco-friendly landscape |
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The Gardener’s Problem Solver: Expert Advice From The National Gardening Association $15.15 National Gardening Association,Hardcover, English-language edition,Pub by Reader’s Digest Association, Incorporated, The |