London: Orion Books, 2012. Reissue. Trade Paperback. In revealing what worked in her own garden, Beth Chatto passes on a wealth of advice gleaned from her personal experience. She provides detailed - and accessible - ideas on garden management, plans for every type of soil and situation, nearly twenty specially..... More
San Ramon, CA: Ortho Books, 1989. Reprint. Softcover. These days, people crave gardens that fill the soul and comfort the body. Japanese gardening answers those yearnings. This book demonstrates how to: - Create a feeling of sanctuary - Make tranquil spaces - Arrange plants and ornaments Use..... More
Singapore: Oxford University Press, 1985. Reissue. Trade Paperback. Hose was a noted member of the Brookes' civil service in Sarawak from the end of the 19th to the early 20th century. As with many of his type, he also found time to explore and write about the country and its..... More
New York: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, 2016. Victor Aures (illustrations). First Edition. Fourth Printing. Hardcover. For dreamers of escaping to a cozy cabin in the great outdoors, Your Cabin in the Woods is a classic work that not only makes this a reality, but also imparts a deeper appreciation..... More
London: Bounty Books, 2004. Reprint. Hardcover. More
New Haven: Yale University Press, 2006. Joyce A. Powzyk (illustrations), Kevin Koy (maps). First Edition (presumed), First Printing. Hardcover. A country uncommonly rich in plants, animals, and natural habitats, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam shelters a significant portion of the world’s biological diversity, including rare and unique organisms and an..... More
New York: Anchor Books, 1972. Chin-Yee Lai (cover design). Reprint. Softcover. First published in 1972, The Foxfire Book was a surprise bestseller that brought Appalachia’s philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers. Whether you wanted to hunt game, bake the old-fashioned way, or learn the art of..... More
New York: Anchor Books, 1972. Chin-Yee Lai (cover design). Reprint. Softcover. First published in 1972, The Foxfire Book was a surprise bestseller that brought Appalachia’s philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers. Whether you wanted to hunt game, bake the old-fashioned way, or learn the art of..... More
New York: Anchor Books, 1972. Chin-Yee Lai (cover design). Reprint. Softcover. First published in 1972, The Foxfire Book was a surprise bestseller that brought Appalachia’s philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers. Whether you wanted to hunt game, bake the old-fashioned way, or learn the art of..... More
New York: Museum of Modern Art, 1964. Joseph Bourke Del Valle (book design). First Edition (presumed). Softcover. More
Neptune City: T.F.H. Publications, 1987. Second Edition. Paperback. The only book in the English language which considers the total koi pond, including the microscopic life which is so very important to the well-being of the pond and the fishes in it. Most of the microscopic life is shown in magnificent..... More
Santa Barbara, CA: Woodbridge Press Publishing Company, 1992. First Edition. Paperback. More
London: Gaia Books, 2007. First Edition. Softcover. More
Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1977. George Ulrich. First Edition. Seventh Printing. Softcover (outsized). On James Crockett via The Guardian: Guest blogger Amanda Thomsen is a landscape designer whose Kiss My Aster blog graces Horticulture magazine. She takes up the family gardening theme begun by Garden Monkey with a...... More
Malaysia: Marshall Cavendish Editions, 2009. K.M. Wong (ed.). Softcover. Herbs are indeed "nature's gift to mankind" and have had fascinating uses since the dawn of history. Events such as the spice wars in the Malay Archipelago attest to their importance. In our time, there is a strong interest in herbs..... More
Chatswood NSW: Reed Books, 1994. Jenny Taranto, Marion Westmacott. Reprint. Softcover. More
Woodbridge: Notcutts Nurseries Ltd, 1973. Paperback. Plant catalogue. More
New York: Princeton Architectural Press, 1998. First Edition (stated). Softcover. More
Cambridge: The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 1974. First Edition, Second Printing. Hardcover (Outsized). Corn is among the most familiar of grains; it is also one of the most mysterious. In this handsomely illustrated new book, Paul Mangelsdorf, perhaps the world's foremost expert on the corn plant, summarizes the..... More
London: Pavilion Books Ltd, 1989. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Extra shipping charge for heavier item. More
London: Phoenix House, 1964. Cynthia Hunt (text drawings). First Edition. Hardcover. More
New York: Prentice Hall Press, 1986. Third Edition (as stated on title page). First Prentice Hall Edition. Hardcover (Outsized). More
London: Ward Lock Books, 1997. Trade paperback. Presents 50 ready made planting recipes for every type of hanging basket. The text offers ideas for mixed plantings, one-colour themes, winter schemes, and ornamental fruit and vegetables. Each recipe gives details of what plants to use, how many you need and how..... More
New York: Workman Publishing, 1999. First Edition. Softcover. Plant a pumpkinseed with a child, and cultivate wonder. This simple act of reconnecting with children with nature is Sharon Lovejoy's purpose and joy and gift. Author of Sunflower Houses: Garden Discoveries for Children of All Ages and Hollyhock Days: Garden Adventures..... More
London: Bloomsbury, 2013. First Edition, First Printing. Softcover. Wild flower identification may seem impossibly hard to those not familiar with them, but this brilliant new photographic guide aims to change that forever. With superb photography throughout, including stunning portraits and close-ups of key features where relevant, and succinct, no-nonsense text..... More
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