Grandma's Gardens
Grandma's Gardens

Author: Hillary Clinton

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2024-04-16

Total Pages: 31

ISBN-13: 0593690893

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From mother-daughter team Hillary Clinton and Chelsea Clinton comes a celebration of gardens, family and tradition, and an ode to mothers, grandmothers and the children they love. Now an abridged board book for the tiniest gardeners. A celebration of family and flowers, gardens and greenery that shows readers how sharing the things we love with the people we love can connect us. Praise for Grandma's Gardens: "A deeply affectionate tribute to the bounty of nature and the love of gardening." —Publishers Weekly "Filled with mindfulness, the story inspires children to reflect on family and keep memories alive." —Booklist

Grandma's Garden
Grandma's Garden

Author: Mercer Mayer

Publisher: Perfection Learning

Published: 2002-08-01

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 9780756916695

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Aimed at kids in grades 1-2 developing reading skills, this series starring Mercer Mayer's Little Critter is based on the SRA Open Court Reading Program from McGraw-Hill.

African-American Gardens and Yards in the Rural South
African-American Gardens and Yards in the Rural South

Author: Richard Noble Westmacott

Publisher: Univ. of Tennessee Press

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 9780870497629

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Slave family could assert some measure of independence and perhaps find some degree of spiritual refreshment. Since slavery, working the garden for the survival of the family has become less urgent, but now pleasure is taken from growing flowers and produce and in welcoming friends to the yard. Similarities in attitude between rural southern blacks and whites are reflected in the expression of such values as the importance of the agrarian lifestyle, self-reliance, and.

She Persisted: Wangari Maathai
She Persisted: Wangari Maathai

Author: Eucabeth Odhiambo

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2022-02-01

Total Pages: 81

ISBN-13: 0593353579

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Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Wangari Maathai! In this chapter book biography by critically acclaimed author Eucabeth Odhiambo, readers learn about the amazing life of Wangari Maathai--and how she persisted. When Wangari Maathai learned about how many trees had been cut down in Kenya, where she was from, she was horrified. So she founded the Green Belt Movement and got friends, family, and even strangers to help her plant trees and respect the environment--and she received a Nobel Peace Prize for her work. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Wangari Maathai's footsteps and make a difference! And don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Malala Yousafzai, Oprah Winfrey, and more!

What's Growing in Grandma's Garden
What's Growing in Grandma's Garden

Author: Susan Soares

Publisher: Bookbaby

Published: 2019-07-29

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 9781543974461

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A grandmother and her grandson share a love for gardening. They explore different plants including fruits, vegetables, and medicinal herbs. They also examine the bugs that come with gardening life including both good and bad bugs. One of grandma's favorite plants is cannabis. She uses the plant both for healing and for relaxation. She teaches the grandson about the reasons why some things are just for grownups. Children are smarter than we give them credit for (I know my grandchildren are!) and this book is a way for them to "just say know" when it comes to cannabis.Now that cannabis is legal in a majority of US States and opening up worldwide, it's time to start talking to our children about cannabis. Children are smarter than we give them credit for. That is the largest failure of D.A.R.E. when they used the motto "Just Say NO!" when they should have said, "Just Say KNOW!". Don't hide your consumption from your children. It's time to have a conversation with your children about cannabis and this book is a perfect way to talk about it!

There's a Tiger in the Garden
There's a Tiger in the Garden

Author: Lizzy Stewart

Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Published: 2019-03-04

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1786035618

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Board book edition of the best-selling winner of the Waterstones Childrens Book Prize, Illustrated Book Category.

The New Shade Garden
The New Shade Garden

Author: Ken Druse

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2015-04-14

Total Pages: 625

ISBN-13: 1613126042

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The author of The Natural Shade Garden offers a comprehensive new guide to climate-conscious gardening—beautifully illustrated with 400 photos. There is a new generation of gardeners who are planting gardens not only for their visual beauty but also for their ability to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. In The New Shade Garden, Ken Druse provides expert advice on creating a shade garden with an emphasis on the adjustments necessary for our changing climate. Druse examines common problems facing today's gardeners, from addressing the deer situation to watering plants without stressing limited resources. Detailing all aspects of the gardening process, The New Shade Garden covers basic topics such as designing your own garden, pruning trees, preparing soil for planting, and the vast array of flowers and greenery that grow best in the shade. Perfect for new and seasoned gardeners alike, this encyclopedic manual provides all the information you need to start or improve upon your own shade garden.

Weeds in Nana's Garden
Weeds in Nana's Garden

Author: Kathryn Harrison

Publisher:

Published: 2016-01

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 9780994946706

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A girl and her Nana hold a bond that blooms in the setting of Nana's magical garden. One day, the girl discovers that her Nana has Alzheimer's Disease. In time, her Nana declines, but the girl learns to accept the changes and takes over as the garden's caregiver. Also includes a Q&A section about dementia. Supports the Alzheimer Society of Canad

The Gardens of Mackinac Island
The Gardens of Mackinac Island

Author: Jennifer Wohletz

Publisher:

Published: 2019-05-18

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 9780997384758

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Take a tour through Mackinac Island's private and public outdoor spaces for a rare peek at gardens both humble and grand. Each garden has a story, many have secrets, and most have a connection to the past. Come to the gardens and hear the voices of those who love them. With more than 600 color photographs featuring nearly 100 gardens and the Mackinac Island State Park, this book masterfully interweaves narratives, poetry, history and horticulture of this unique island, creating a time capsule of past and present. Mackinac's premier landscape architect Jack Barnwell along with his fellow island landscape designers and local gardeners show how they bring a unique sense of style in the outdoors. From naturalized rock gardens, tranquil ponds, fragrant lilacs and heirloom perennial gardens, to classical statues, elegant fountains, historic pergolas and showy border gardens, The Gardens of Mackinac Island provides a welcome variety of inspiration for creating an inviting, relaxing outdoor space.