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Scottish Terrier Breeder & Judge's guide to this breed.......2000-04-29
This volume is officially approved by the Scottish Terrier Club of America, one of the oldest breed clubs (founded 1900). The book has a large amount of excellent color photographs throughout, as well as black and white photos of early champions. The history of the breed is examined in depth, the breed standard, sections on champions old and modern. Bloodlines of some of the major dogs are also examined. There is a complete chapter devoted to the professional handlers who have campaigned the Scottish Terrier in the show ring. The book also covers choosing a pup, some breeding information, and also some other unusual activites such as obedience (who says terriers aren't obedient! ) and there is even a wheaten scottie who has police training mentioned in this book! Mrs. Lee previously authored a book on raising and whelping puppies that is considered one the best books available on this subject. She has been active in this breed showing, breeding and judging in AKC conformation. The front cover of the book is very attractive with a plaid ribbion, the offical seal of the Scottish Terrier Club of America, and a large color photograph of Champion Blanart Bewitching. For anyone interested in the "diehard" this is THE indispensable book both in the detail in the text and the lush photography. There is a wealth of information for both the pet owner and the show enthusiast.
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Treasures of Childhood: Books, Toys, and Games from the Opie Collection
Iona Archibald Opie ,
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Average customer rating:
- For Beginners Only
- A must buy
- A No-Bull Garden Book
- Gardening, Not Design
- This is the most entertaining gardening book ever written.
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Green Places in Small Spaces: A Practical Guide to Designing and Planting a Small-Space Garden
Kerwin Fischer
Manufacturer: The Taunton Press
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Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 1561581844
Release Date: 1997-05-01 |
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For Beginners Only.......2001-06-02
This is a great book for the beginning gardener, but does not provide much information or inspiration for anyone who already knows the basics.
A must buy.......2001-03-30
Green Places in Small Places fills a void left by so many other gardening books. You've got a small place. It may be sunny, it may be dark. It may have soil it may have cement. It may even have people walking over it.But Kerwin Fischer will tell you how to make it a "green place." Green, pink, even blue.
Often using examples of a garden he voluntarily cared for in Manhattan, Mr.Fischer takes you from evaluating your space (chapter 1) through how to tend for your small green place through the seasons (Chapters 8-17).
The book is a welcome change from the many books that are often too "flowery" and abstract to help you get started. But the book does a good job of avoiding technical language (although it does provide a useful explanation of technical terms.)
Highly recommended.
A No-Bull Garden Book.......2001-03-13
This good is a clear step-by-step blueprint for creating a garden virtually anywhere. The author has a dry, ascerbic wit and is a great debunker of misconceptions about plants, as well as a bit of a plant historian. It's a really good read, as well as a really good manual.
Gardening, Not Design.......2001-01-25
Although a good book on planting a small garden this book is not, as I thought by its title, a book on designing small gardens. There are only two fairly complete gardens shown amidst the many beautiful pictures of plants. The book deals almost exclusivly with the planting and growing of flowers, primarily perennials, bulbs,has a chapter on houseplants and treats the subject of soil amendments, fertilizers and such. If you need to know what plants to use in your small garden, this book will help.
This is the most entertaining gardening book ever written........1999-09-15
This book makes me believe I can do anything in the garden. It's rare to pick up a "how-to" book that draws you in and and sounds personal. Green Places in Small Spaces is the antithesis of text book-type writing. This book is great, especially for a first time gardener, and one that doesn't have a lot of time or money to spend on gardening.
I liked the fact that the author spoke to me in the first person, gave good, solid advice backed up with anecdotes, and took me through the seasons. This author is also quite opinionated - - and it made the book a good read. This is the most useful and entertaining gardening book ever written, filled with great advice.
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Containers for Patios (AHS Practical Guides)
Val Bourne
Manufacturer: DK ADULT
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Binding: Paperback
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All the latest horticultural tips and techniques to guarantee success, this series is designed to meet the requirements of today's small garden owners, who want to enjoy gardening while making the most of their time and effort.
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Don?t have a lot of room for gardening? Live in the city with only a balcony or less to grow a garden? Then this is the book for you. This book resurrects the art of window box gardening. From formal arrangements of evergreens and classic flowers to delicate romantic plantings, The Window Box Gardening Book offers an extraordinary range of design for every environment.
Here are charming country window boxes, sophisticated urban plantings, special gardens for sun and shade, and dazzling arrangements that highlight fragrant flowers and edible hers and blossoms. With practical information on every step of window-box gardening, more than 100 evocative color photographs, and a directory of plants, this is a beautiful and definitive guide to window-box design.
Customer Reviews:
A beautiful and handy guide.......2004-06-07
The Window Box Gardening Book: An Inspirational And Practical Guide is a straightforward instructional to window box gardening, which involves little labor, makes greenery a part of the home environment, and promotes the enjoyment and pleasure of gardening to city and country dwellers alike. Full-color photographs illustrate the straightforward text that covers everything from selecting the right containers and plants, to three classic styles of window box gardening, tips on preparing for seasonal changes, extensive instructions and troubleshooting tips, and much more. A beautiful and handy guide that even the most novice plant grower can appreciate.
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Full of solid, practical advice and plenty of how-to pictures, Hanging Baskets is an ideal title for those wanting to maximize their success with this versatile plant grouping. Focusing on combinations with different varieties, training possibilities, containers, and growing conditions, you may be tempted to hang a basket from every possible area. With so much detail on one particular type of plant, you'll find plenty of direction for growing healthy blooms and foliage, no matter what your specific needs may be.
Designed to be a complete do-it-yourself guide, don't let the small format of this book fool you--it's absolutely jam-packed with ideas for all styles of gardens, and as always, publisher Dorling Kindersley manages to take fairly complicated projects and reduce them to a manageable size that even the gardening novice can handle. Practical considerations are dealt with firmly--choosing healthy plants is an essential beginning, and without intelligent placement and pruning, your baskets will never look their best. The listings by size, bloom shape, foliage color, and optimal conditions are very specific, and new gardeners will find all kinds of useful tips.
Inspirational ideas are plentiful--the garden photographs are lush and detailed and provide all kinds of unusual notions for creating a truly unique gardening space. Whether you're looking for a row of window boxes filled with bright geraniums, or are ready to create your own traditional slatted boxes, you'll find options for all your projects involving lovely and versatile hanging baskets. --Jill Lightner
Book Description
This new generation of compact, attractive handbooks solves garden problems and showcases important plant groups. Endorsed by the American Horticultural Society, every handbook includes clear instruction and full-color photographs to help inspire confidence and ensure success.
Average customer rating:
- Lots of pretty projects and ideas
- Just amazed at the first reviewers "opinion"
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Boxes, Baskets, Pots and Planters: A Practical Guide to 100 Inspirational Containers
Stephanie Donaldson
Manufacturer: Lorenz Books
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Lots of pretty projects and ideas.......2007-06-25
I think this book is great. It has over 600 photographs, and gives step-by-step directions for each container arrangement. It gives you a list of what plants you will need and what materials to gather, then, step-by-step (with photos to guide you) it tells you what to do. It covers a variety of different types of containers that you can use and how to make it work, how often it will need watering and care, insecticide use, etc..
Everything from window boxes, to hanging plants, to tubs, wicker baskets, terra cota, wooden planters, etc.. is covered. The photos are inspiring, and by following the instructions for a certain project, it gives you more chance of knowing what yours will look like once it takes root.
This is a great book.
Just amazed at the first reviewers "opinion".......2002-10-16
Take the sentence part that says "it shows innovative ways to use old or discarded items as planting containers" look at the subtitle of the book "A practical guide to 100 inspirational containers" looks like it matches to me. A good book on it's chosen subject.
boxes, baskets, pots & planters.......2000-03-28
With the exception of a few projects, ie. shade loving ferns and trug of winter pansies, the book fails to provide a wide selection of beautiful floral arrangements. At best, it shows innovative ways to use old or discarded items as planting containers.
Book Description
Hanging baskets and wall containers are unsurpassed in their potential to transform bare walls and dull corners of the garden, providing dazzling, ever-changing displays throughout the year. This beautifully illustrated book offers a bounty of ideas and guidance for creative plantings for every season.
A Garden Book Club Selection and
A Country Homes & Gardens Book Club Selection.
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Full of solid, practical advice and plenty of how-to pictures, Containers is an ideal title for those looking to combine favorite plants with all kinds of window boxes, tubs, and other unusual pots. Focusing on appropriate plants for small areas and creating the perfect combination of plant and container, you'll find direction for growing healthy plants and building your own unique vessels.
Designed to be a complete do-it-yourself guide, don't let the small format of this book fool you--it's absolutely jam-packed with ideas for all styles of gardens, and as always, publisher Dorling Kindersley manages to take fairly complicated projects and reduce them to a manageable size that even the home improvement novice can handle. Practical considerations are dealt with firmly--no skipping such detail work like waterproofing or squaring off corners.
The aim of this book is to get you professional-quality results, and if you follow directions carefully, you'll get the job done beautifully. The plant listings supply plenty of ideas for all climates and special needs--new gardeners will find all kinds of useful tips. Inspirational ideas are plentiful--the garden photographs are lush and detailed, and provide all kinds of unusual notions for creating a truly unique gardening space. Whether you're looking to add a mosaic pot of spring bulbs or wooden troughs custom fit to your patio, you'll find options for all your projects that will set your plants off beautifully with striking combinations of textures and materials. --Jill Lightner
Book Description
Introducing a new series of practical guides on important gardening topics. A new generation of gardening reference titles, the AHS Practical Guides present the practical know-how of the American Horticultural Society in compact, attractive guides that address specific gardening topics. From popular plants and plant groups to garden design and planning solutions, these books answer every gardener's needs. With new photography, fresh ideas, straightforward text, and the finest horticultural information, the AHS Practical Guides inspire confidence and ensure success. Practical information in a compact format, with more than 250 color photos in each guide Includes clearly explained projects for the less experienced or busy gardener.
Customer Reviews:
Container 101.......2000-05-09
Reference this small but very useful book as a primer on container gardening from the very simple to the more elaborate. What fun I have had in experimenting with many of the ideas mentioned in the book in my own container gardens. For those with little time but interest in getting started in this gardening approach, check out this book!
Book Description
Gardening in containers offers boundless possibilities for cleverly decorating small areas indoors and out. Plus, container gardening is a manageable and fun way for anyone to garden. This inspiring and beautiful step-by-step book on the fastest growing category in gardening is a comprehensive reference to what containers work best for what plants, seasonal planting schemes, simple planting techniques, and plant maintenance. With this book, anyone can explore the joys of gardening, whether they live in a rural setting or a city apartment.
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A Great Book.......2007-05-16
I've been gardening outdoors for more years than I'd care to admit but, potted plants were nothing I had really ever done. I'd buy hanging pots of Petuina or lantana and that would be that.
The Practical Guide to Container Gardening opened me up to a whole new way of thinking about potted plants!
EVERYTHING is covered from what kind of pots you can choose to what plants grow best in what light and space. How to care for your plants once they are in pots or need to be re-potted
This book is full of gorgeous photo's to give you great ideas and to show wonderful combinations you may not have thought of on your own!
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A Practical Step-By-Step Guide to Complete Container Gardening (Step-By-Step Gardening)
Manufacturer: Whitecap Books
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ASIN: 1551105098 |
Average customer rating:
- Disappointed
- Excellent Resource for Balcony Gardens
- The complete guide to container gardening.
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The Complete Guide to Container Gardening (Practical Handbooks (Lorenz))
Stephanie Donaldson
Manufacturer: Lorenz Books
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ASIN: 0754804925 |
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A comprehensive guide to container gardening with over 800 photographs, this book is brimming with ideas for container gardening.
Customer Reviews:
Disappointed.......2002-06-19
Although beautifully illustrated, this book was a disappointment to me. I am a beginner when it comes to flowers and plants, and expected this title to have somewhat detailed information on how to actually take care of the plants, flowers, herbs and vegetables described therein, once they have been planted in a container. The book does not. Instead it provides somewhat general instructions on how to prepare a container for use with a plant, then shows how to arrange the plant in the container. After that, you're pretty much on your own.
Add to this the fact that this is a British publication. Not normally an issue, but in this case some of the terms and products used in the guide are unknown here in the US, and therefore it is not easy to follow the directions or understand what the author is trying to tell me to do.
Overall, it is a nice little volume if you already know a bit about gardening in general and just want some pointers on using containers. However, a beginner such as I will not benefit greatly from it. I'll probably return the book.
Excellent Resource for Balcony Gardens.......2002-03-14
Living in an apartment with only a balcony limits what one can grow. This book has beautiful ideas for such conditions and it is really well put together. The step by step instructions with pictures are excellent. Great book!
The complete guide to container gardening........2000-06-13
This is a great book for people interested in obtaining a great looking garden without being an expert. The use of photography and the step by step instructions make this book very easy to follow.
Not being a gardener myself I find that this book makes me want to give it a try. If I can do anybody can. Buy the book you won't be disappointed.
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Data Network Handbook: An Interactive Guide to Network Architecture and Operations
Kenneth Reed
Manufacturer: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company
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ASIN: 0442302959 |
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- Top Dogs : Making it to Westminster
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- Whiskey on the Rocks: A Whiskey Mattimoe Mystery (Whiskey Mattimoe Mysteries)
- Wolves of the World: Perspectives of Behavior, Ecology and Conservation (Noyes Series in Animal Behavior, Ecology, Conservation, and Management)
- Working Dogs: Tales from Animal Planet's K-9 to 5 World
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