The Night Flower: The Blooming of the Saguaro Cactus

The Night Flower: The Blooming of the Saguaro Cactus

Author: Lara Hawthorne

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Published: 2024-01-09

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 153623284X

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Hawthorne delivers an exquisitely illustrated picture book about the Saguaro cactus which grows in the Sonoran desert in Arizona and its flower, which blooms only one night a year. Full color.


Cactus Blooms

Cactus Blooms

Author: Dr Mini John Alani

Publisher: Writers International Edition

Published: 2024-04-01

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 9394182403

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CACTUS BLOOMS by Dr Mini John Alani is a poignant anthology of short poems exploring the enigma and beauty of life. The collection takes the reader on a journey through the arid landscapes and the winding maze of life where occasionally we come across cacti in bloom, speaking volumes on the resilience and hidden grace within hardships in an age of alienation and populous solitude.


Cactus and Flower

Cactus and Flower

Author: Sarah Williamson

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2020-04-07

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1683358465

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This bright, gentle, thoughtful picture book explores friendship and natural life cycles for readers young and old Cactus and Flower spend their days in the desert, side by side. They watch the sun come up; they watch the sun go down. They play with their animal friends. And they grow, slowly but surely. Then one day, Flower loses a petal. Cactus and Flower know what this means. But they know, too, that this is the way life goes: Slowly but surely, petals will fall, and new buds will bloom.


Lawn Gone!

Lawn Gone!

Author: Pam Penick

Publisher: Ten Speed Press

Published: 2013-02-12

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 1607743159

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A colorful guide covering the basics of replacing a traditional lawn with a wide variety of easy-care, no-mow, drought-tolerant, money-saving options that will appeal to today's busy, eco-conscious homeowner. Americans pour 300 million gallons of gas and 1 billion hours every year into mowing their lawns, not to mention 70 million pounds of pesticides and $40 billion for lawn upkeep. No Wonder the anti-lawn movement is thriving, as today's eco-conscious consumers realize that their traditional lawns are water-hogging, chemical-ridden, maintenance-intensive burdens. Lawn Gone!, from award-winning gardening blogger Pam Penick, is the first basic introduction to low-water, easy-care lawn alternatives for beginning gardeners, written in a friendly style with an approachable package. It covers all the available time-saving options: alternative grasses, ground cover plants, artificial turf, hardscaping, mulch, and more. In addition, it includes step-by-step lawn-removal methods, strategies for dealing with neighbors and homeowner associations, and how to minimize your lawn if you're not ready to go all the way.


How to Grow an Emergency Garden

How to Grow an Emergency Garden

Author: Cheri Majors M S

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2010-12-08

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 9781456416973

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For Every Month of the Year, A Practical Guide for Month-to-Month Planting & Harvesting


Waking Up

Waking Up

Author: Terry L. Wise

Publisher: Pathfinder Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 9780934793087

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Wise recollects her near fatal suicide attempt following the death of her young husband from Lou Gehrig's Disease. This account of the entire process navigated through therapy is told from the rare perspective of the patient, yet is written for people who sit on both sides of the couch.


The Garden Primer

The Garden Primer

Author: Barbara Damrosch

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Published: 2008-01-01

Total Pages: 832

ISBN-13: 9780761148562

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Offers advice on buying and growing different kinds of plants with an emphasis on the use of native plant species and the techniques of organic gardening.


Cacti of Arizona Field Guide

Cacti of Arizona Field Guide

Author: Nora Bowers

Publisher: Adventure Publications

Published: 2023-12-05

Total Pages: 361

ISBN-13: 1647553989

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Identify Arizona succulents with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by shape and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information. Learn about a variety of cactus species in Arizona. With this famous field guide by Nora Bowers, Rick Bowers, and Stan Tekiela, cactus identification is simple and informative. The Cacti of Arizona Field Guide features 50 of the most common and widespread species found in the state, organized by shape. Just look at the overall plant or stem shape, then go to the correct section to learn what it is. Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while professional photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification. Inside you’ll find: Range maps and shape icons that help narrow your search More photos per cactus than any other field guide, making visual identification quick and easy Compare feature to help you decide between look-alikes Close-up images of spines, flowers, and fruit to aid identification Fascinating natural history about 50 cactus species This second edition includes updated photographs, expanded information, and even more of the authors’ expert insights. So grab the Cacti of Arizona Field Guide for your next outing to help ensure that you positively identify the cacti you see.