How are Plants Helpful?

How are Plants Helpful?

Author: Kelley MacAulay

Publisher: Plants Close-Up

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780778700029

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Explains the utility of plants, including their use as food, building material, medicinal source, and role in the planet's natural cycles.


How To Grow Fresh Air

How To Grow Fresh Air

Author: B.C. Wolverton

Publisher: Orion Spring

Published: 2020-04-20

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 1398701173

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An illustrated guide to the houseplants you need for clean and fresh air when you're stuck at home How clean is the air you breathe? Plants are the lungs of the earth: they produce the oxygen that makes life possible, add precious moisture and filter toxins. Houseplants can perform these essential functions in your home or office with the same efficiency as a rainforest in our biosphere. In this beautifully illustrated guide, noted scientist Dr Bill Wolverton shows you how to grow 50 plants that filter the most common pollutants, making it easy for you to purify the environments that impact you the most.


How Do Plants Help Us?

How Do Plants Help Us?

Author: Bobbie Kalman

Publisher: Crabtree Classics

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780778795612

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Discusses the physical characteristics of plants and describes some ways people use them.


Plants for a Future

Plants for a Future

Author: Ken Fern

Publisher: Permanent Publications

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 9781856230117

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Describing edible and other useful plants, both native to Britain and Europe and from temperate areas around the world, this book includes those suitable for: the ornamental garden, the lawn, shady areas, ponds, walls, hedges, agroforestry and conservation. Book jacket.


Plants with Benefits

Plants with Benefits

Author: Helen Yoest

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780989268806

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Garden expert Helen Yoest takes us on an aphrodisiac adventure through the history, lore and science around 45 common (and not-so-common) plants that have "something special" to offer us. Plants with Benefits is filled with lush photography and tasty, sensual recipes and more - for your pleasure--COVER.


Joyous Health

Joyous Health

Author: Joy McCarthy

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-05-06

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13: 0143190792

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Six weeks to a healthy new you from the creator of the popular Joyous Health blog. Joyous Health, a fresh new approach to eating, will change the way you think about food with its simple and practical path that will create a healthy lifestyle.In just six weeks, holistic nutritionist Joy McCarthy guides you through an easy-to-follow and flexible program and puts you on a permanent path to good health with amazing results, including improved digestion, weight loss, balanced hormones,lowered blood pressure and cholesterol, and much more. Joyous Health celebrates eating delicious whole foods and enjoying an invigorating lifestyle. Inside you’ll learn all about the best foods and most nutritious habits for vibrant health, foods to avoid, and detox solutions. Featuring beautiful color photography throughout, Joyous Health includes eighty healthy recipes like Carrot Cake Smoothie, Coconut Flour Banana Pancakes, Thai Beetroot Soup, Curry Chicken Burgers, and Double-Chocolate Gluten-Free Cookies.


Man's Useful Plants

Man's Useful Plants

Author: Michael A. Weiner

Publisher: Atheneum

Published: 1976-01-01

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 9780027926002

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Describes some two hundred plant species and their usefulness to man in foods, beverages, medicines, fabrics, fuels, and other products.


Living With Plants

Living With Plants

Author: Sophie Lee

Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing

Published: 2017-05-18

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 174358492X

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Houseplants offer the perfect solution to the urban dweller, lacking in space – indoor and outdoor – and in Living With Plants, botanical-stylist, Sophie Lee, shows you simple but innovative ways to make your home gorgeously green. Starting with the basics, learn how to pick the right plant for your home (and specifically what room), what levels of sunlight your plant needs and the best space for your plants to thrive. Packed with information on plant types and breeds, how to dress a windowsill on a budget and essential tools, you’ll also discover a comprehensive guide on plant care, teaching you how to nurture your plants correctly – from propagation and cuttings, to watering and potting, to recognising early signs of plant trouble and how to prevent them. With handy tips and tricks dotted throughout plus creative DIY plant projects like how to make your own terrariums to gorgeous kokedama and macramé plant hangers, Living With Plants is a beautiful manual of ideas for those who want to find inspiring ways to bring the beauty of nature into their home.


Where Do Plants Grow?

Where Do Plants Grow?

Author: Louise Spilsbury

Publisher: Capstone Classroom

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9781403473677

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Describes the habitats that plants can be found in, from deserts and ponds to forests and towns.