A Rose by Any Other Name Would Still Have Aphids
A Rose by Any Other Name Would Still Have Aphids

Author: Mab Graff Hoover

Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 9780310549512

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Seventy devotions to help readers smell the roses in life and deal wisely with the little things that "bug" them. Hoover offers Bombeckian-type mini-essays liberally seasoned with gentle humor on the trials and tribulations of trying to maintain a satifying relationship with one's family, neighbors, and God.

A Way to Garden
A Way to Garden

Author: Margaret Roach

Publisher: Timber Press

Published: 2019-04-30

Total Pages: 640

ISBN-13: 1604699175

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“A Way to Garden prods us toward that ineffable place where we feel we belong; it’s a guide to living both in and out of the garden.” —The New York Times Book Review For Margaret Roach, gardening is more than a hobby, it’s a calling. Her unique approach, which she calls “horticultural how-to and woo-woo,” is a blend of vital information you need to memorize and intuitive steps you must simply feel and surrender to. In A Way to Garden, Roach imparts decades of garden wisdom on seasonal gardening, ornamental plants, vegetable gardening, design, gardening for wildlife, organic practices, and much more. She also challenges gardeners to think beyond their garden borders and to consider the ways gardening can enrich the world. Brimming with beautiful photographs of Roach’s own garden, A Way to Garden is practical, inspiring, and a must-have for every passionate gardener.

A Rose by Any Name
A Rose by Any Name

Author: Douglas Brenner

Publisher: Algonquin Books

Published: 2009-01-01

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 9781565125186

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A treasury of eclectic information about different varieties of roses looks at the stories behind their colorful names, probing elements of folklore, poetry, art, literature, science, myth, and other sources to reveal the history of naming and cultivating roses, from ancient times to the present day.

Insects: a Very Short Introduction
Insects: a Very Short Introduction

Author: Simon R. Leather

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2022-03-03

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 0198847041

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Insects are a fascinatingly diverse and beautiful group of animals. They are found on all continents, in caves, underground, inside other insects, in rivers, lakes, puddles, and in our houses. To date, over a million insect species have been named. In this Very Short Introduction, Simon Leather explores insects' evolution, behaviour, and development, highlighting their pivotal role in supporting ecosystems across the planet. He considers the threats of environmental change, including climate change, to insects globally and the potentially catastrophic impact of insect population declines.

The Humane Gardener
The Humane Gardener

Author: Nancy Lawson

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2017-04-18

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1616896175

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In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.

God Loves My Kitchen Best
God Loves My Kitchen Best

Author: Mab G. Hoover

Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company

Published: 1997-02

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 9780310216292

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Invite Mab Graff Hoover into your kitchen and your home may never be the same. Not only will her devotions tell you -- how not to balance a checkbook -- the secrets of unsuccessful dieting -- how to take the romance out of your marriage ... ... but they will make you laugh, make you think -- and turn your blunders into blessings! Pick up a cup of coffee and this book, and add a light but meaningful touch to your day.