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Learn the essential techniques for painting from photographs with this illustrated guide by the acclaimed artist and teacher.
Many artists enjoy using photographic reference material, but while there are many advantages to this way of working, there are also unique challenges. One must learn to choose what to leave out, what to keep in, and how to adapt the scene to create a painting. In this book, Geoff Kersey introduces twenty-seven of his own...
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Tuttle Publishing
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2021.
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English
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Learn how to create a tranquil outdoor space at home with this practical and inspiring guide! With instructive drawings and step-by-step techniques, Inside Your Japanese Garden walks you through designing and creating your very own Japanese garden. From small projects like benches and gates, to larger undertakings like bridges and mud walls, this book provides a wide variety of ways to enhance the space around your home, no matter the size. Instructions...
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PhotoTripUSA Pub
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2013.
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Photographing Washington covers the most photogenic natural locations and a few man-made ones in Washington, The Evergreen State. Covering the entire state, from the rugged coastline to Puget Sound and islands in the Salish Sea, through the Columbia River Gorge and over the Cascade Mountains, across the Columbia Plateau to mountains and valleys on the eastern border. Come explore coastal cliffs and beaches, lighthouses, wildlife refuges, gardens,...
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Thames & Hudson Ltd
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2016
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English
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Throughout history great gardeners have risen from all walks of life. What they all have in common is the ability to take an idea and develop it in a new manner relevant to their times. The book is divided into several sections. 'Gardens of Ideas' moves from the politically allusive gardens of 18th-century England made by men such as William Kent, to Charles Jencks' Scottish garden inspired by 21st-century cosmography. 'Gardens of Straight Lines'...
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"A veritable goldmine for gardeners." -Plant Talk
We've all seen gorgeous perennial gardens packed with color, texture, and multi-season interest. Designed by a professional and maintained by a crew, they are aspirational bits of beauty too difficult to attempt at home. Or are they?
The Know Maintenance Perennial Garden makes a design-magazine-worthy garden achievable at home. The new, simplified approach is made up of hardy, beautiful plants...
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Creative Homeowner
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[2007]
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English
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Focused on gardening in the Pacific Northwest, this book shows the whole range of tasks, from plant selection & care to building walks, walls, fences, & trellises, including 110 landscape designs. Contains complete descriptions of all plants shown in each landscape design including watering, soil, & exposure needs; propagation information; blooming season; height; width; & unusual tidbits.
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New Society Publishers
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©2018
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English
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Practical steps anyone can take to beautify any landscape or garden, while helping protect the planet and the species that call it home. Topics include: Working actively to shrink our carbon footprint through mindful landscaping and gardening; creating cleaner air and water; increasing physical comfort during hotter seasons; supporting birds, butterflies, pollinators, and other wildlife.
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Atlantic Monthly Press
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2022.
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"As the nation recovered from a cataclysmic war, two titans of design profoundly influenced how Americans came to interact with the built and natural world around them through their pioneering work in architecture and landscape design. Frederick Law Olmsted is widely revered as America's first and finest parkmaker and environmentalist, the force behind Manhattan's Central Park, Brooklyn's Prospect Park, Biltmore's parkland in Asheville, dozens of...
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Green manuring – the growing and turning under of cover crops to fertilize and improve your soil – is one of the best things you can do for your garden. This practice eliminates the need for chemical fertilizers and nitrogen, helps unlock nutrients in the soil, cuts down on weeds, increases the number of beneficial organisms in your soil, and improves your soil's ability to hold water. The result is that you spend less time, energy, and money...
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Create a gorgeous lawn that is free of harsh chemicals. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to grow and maintain a thriving lawn using organic gardening methods. With expert advice on planting the best grass varieties, nourishing the soil, watering, fighting weeds, and sustainable maintenance, Paul Tukey helps you create a luscious and inviting lawn that is pesticide-free and safe for your children and pets.
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93) Leave Me a Lawn
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“Leave Me A Lawn” lays out the best ways to make a great lawn without having to buy hundreds of dollars’ worth of chemicals and supplies. I'll talk about how to add fertility to the soil, how to water to keep the grass growing up and the water bill down, and how to keep your lawn mower serviced and working. And we'll pick up a lot of other helpful tips along the way.
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Would you like to learn to braid a plant support arrow, cast a flower vase in concrete, or set your own pedestal in stone? Rustic Garden Projects is filled with attractive ideas for making your garden homey, decorative, and unique this gardening season. From the simple to the sophisticated, quick to time consuming, follow these step-by-step instructions to build elegant, functional items for your garden and patio.
Discover such delightful do-it-yourself...
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Horticultural expert Vincent Simeone helps you plan your green garden in this practical, holistic guide. With detailed, strategic timelines for both short-term and long-term gardening techniques, Grow More with Less lets you put your best foot forward in creating an efficient, sustainable home landscape. From composting and mulching to planting trees, author Vincent Simeone covers all the eco-friendly essentials in one straightforward handbook. Simeone...
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"The Story of the Garden" provides a detailed history of the garden, exploring its origins and development throughout the ages. Contents include: "The Traditional Influence of Ancient Garden Lore", "The Mediaeval Garden", "The Tudor Age", "Stuart Times", "French and Dutch Influences", "The Georgian Period", "The Landscape School and the Victorian and Edwardian Eras", "American Gardens", "List of Plants from 'The Feate of Gardening, by Mayster Ion...
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Everything you need to know about greenhouses. All different kinds of greenhouse covered. What you need to know before building or buying a greenhouse. How to make money a greenhouse. Tips for owning a hobby greenhouse. Easy plants for greenhouse beginners. Making a greenhouse a profitable commercial operation. Options for watering plants. How to minimize energy costs. Things to include inside your greenhouse. Greenhouse shading. Lighting, fans, heaters,...
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Supercharge your gardening with Electroculture Gardening! This advanced, cutting-edge technique harnesses the power of electric and magnetic fields to stimulate plant growth. It's a game-changer in maximizing crop yield and improving plant health. With Electroculture Gardening, you can expect not just increased productivity but also enhanced quality of your produce. Plants grown using this method display better resistance against diseases and pests,...
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Originally published in 1908, this book is a detailed guide to the creation and ongoing management of a garden rockery. The book is intended for both the beginner and the experienced gardener and is still of great practical use today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in available, high quality,...
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Revolutionize Your Gardening Game with Hydroponics Unveiled Are you tired of battling soil-related issues in your garden? Are limited space or climate constraints hindering your gardening dreams? Say goodbye to traditional gardening woes as 'Hydroponics Unveiled' introduces you to a groundbreaking world of modern gardening techniques.This comprehensive guide unveils innovative hydroponic methods designed to alleviate common gardening frustrations,...
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