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The CBD bible : cannabis and the wellness revolution that will change your life / by Gordon, Dani,author.;
"In this much-needed book, medical doctor and internationally recognized expert in CBD, cannabis and natural medicine, Dr. Dani Gordon shows readers how this intriguing plant can work for them. We are in the middle of a medical revolution regarding the cannabis plant and its uses. Medical cannabis has gained notice for treating serious illnesses when drugs fail, CBD oil has become incredibly popular as a wellness product, with hundreds of brands flying off the high street shelves. However, there is still mistrust and confusion around the plant, what it can do and how to make use of it for both wellness, self care and treating medical conditions. What is the difference between CBD and THC? What is the difference between over the counter CBD oils and medical cannabis oils? What is the science? Does it actually work, and what for? What are the potential social and cultural impacts of the plant at a time when alcohol consumption is declining? Many of us are completely confused, even most doctors never mind non-scientists. Dr. Dani Gordon is here to make sense of the landscape, and help every reader figure out what they need to know to start feeling better"--
Subjects: Cannabinoids; Cannabinoids; Cannabis; Cannabis;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Hand printing from nature : create unique prints for fabric, paper, and other surfaces using natural and found materials / by Bethmann, Laura Donnelly,1953-; Mastoon, Adam.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 186), Internet addresses (p. 185) and index.LSC
Subjects: Nature prints; Plant prints; Leaf prints.; Prints;
© c2011., Storey Pub.,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The flowerpot forager : an easy guide to growing wild food at home / by Ovenden, Stuart,author.;
"The flowerpot forager details thirty wild edible plants that can be grown at home in containers with as much effort as you'd put into your tending your herb pot from the supermarket, plus a very simple recipe or two on how to use them-think pink clover lemonade, water mint pesto and dandelion salad"--
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Container gardening; Container gardening.; Cooking (Wild foods); Cooking (Wild foods); Wild plants, Edible;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Cacti and succulents handbook : the ultimate guide to growing techniques with a directory of 300+ common species and varieties / by Smith, Gideon,1959-author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 252-254) and index."Learn everything there is to know about cacti and succulent care in this newly updated, easy-to-use volume! Jam-packed with insight on more than 300 types of succulents and cacti, each plant profile contains gorgeous photography, botanical and common names, must-know advice, and more. Also included are simple instructions on choosing the right plants and helping them thrive, plus tips on how to propagate succulents and cacti, repotting, grooming, and pest control. This updated edition features all new photography, updates to scientific names of original plants based on current standards, 70 new cacti species, and 100 new succulent species"--
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Cactus; Succulent plants;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Gardening with biochar : supercharge your soil with bioactivated charcoal / by Cox, Jeff,1940-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Soil amendments.; Biochar.; Organic gardening.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The skillful forager : essential techniques for responsible foraging and making the most of your wild edibles / by Meredith, Leda,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.From harvesting skills that will allow you to gather from the same plant again and again to highlighting how to get the most out of each and every type of wild edible, trusted expert Leda Meredith explores the most effective ways to harvest, preserve, and prepare all of your foraged foods. Featuring detailed identification information for over forty wild edibles commonly found across North America, the plant profiles in this book focus on sustainable harvesting techniques that can be applied to hundreds of other plants. This indispensable reference also provides simple recipes that can help you make the most of your harvest each season.
Subjects: Wild plants, Edible; Cooking (Wild foods); Wild plants, Edible;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Futureproof your garden : environmentally sustainable ways to grow more with less / by Stewart, Angus,author.; Stewart, Emma,author.;
A practical guide to creating and maintaining a water-efficient garden, including a comprehensive photographic plant directory, and insights into sustainable design, in big and small spaces. Welcome to your essential guide for creating healthy, sustainable, water-wise gardens and landscapes. Futureproof your garden is a go-to resource for anyone who wants expert advice on how to use, capture and store water efficiently in times of drought or deluge. Angus and Emma help you to choose plants that not only suit your personal style, but that can adapt to changing environments. A photographic plant directory is packed with information on what to plant where, and the pair share design know-how that's adaptable to outdoor spaces of all sizes. Soil care is considered in comprehensive detail, and photo essays offer step-by-step garden DIY how-tos-including wicking beds, capillary watering, deep irrigation and ollas. Make the most of a guide to plant selection that equips you to create landscapes that are functional, beautiful and resilient, covering techniques for ornamental, habitat and edible gardens.
Subjects: Drought-tolerant plants.; Gardening; Gardening.; Gardens; Sustainable agriculture.; Sustainable horticulture.; Xeriscaping.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The ever curious gardener : using a little natural science for a much better garden / by Reich, Lee,author.; Herzfeld Arlein, Vicki,illustrator.;
"The Ever Curious Gardener is an irreverent romp through the natural science of plants and soil, ideal for gardeners moving beyond back-of-the-seed-pack planting to those whose curiosity about the science "behind the scenes" grows deeper and stronger with each season. Acclaimed gardener, scientist, and author Lee Reich offers both eye-opening insight and practical guidance on growing a much better garden."--
Subjects: Gardening.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Growing stuff : an alterntive guide to gardening / by Selby, Aimee.; Black Dog Publishing.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Growing Stuff is a key handbook to the grow-your-own renaissance that has taken place in recent years. Written in an engaging and informal way, this quirky book is an ideal introduction to green-fingered activity, and is sure to convert even wary or novice gardeners to this creative and wide-ranging practice. With easy-to-follow instructions on the basics of growing flowers, herbs, vegetables and more, Growing Stuff provides an excellent introduction to the world of horticulture. A wide selection of creative recipes will help readers take their growing plants to the next level by making use of them through craft and culinary projects. The book shows you that things can be grown in even the most unexpected places, and with minimum prior knowledge or skill.
Subjects: Gardening.;
© c2009., Black Dog Publishing,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The art of simple food II / by Waters, Alice.; Curtan, Patricia.; Kerr, Kelsie.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."For the hundreds of thousands of readers who bought Alice Waters's bestselling and now-classic book The Art of Simple Food, and for supporters of all ages of the sustainable food movement, here is a timely cookbook that centers on Alice's plant-forward way of cooking and puts forth her passion for seasonality and celebrating all vegetables. Alice Waters is the leader of the local, sustainable food movement. While The Art of Simple Food was steeped in general cooking technique, The Art of Simple Food II brings vegetable-forward meals to the table. With 300 seasonal recipes and 300 exquisite line drawings, this follow-up to the revered Art of Simple Food beautifully encompasses Alice's vision for eating what grows in our earth, all year long. This book is for longtime fans of Alice plus the new generation of home cooks who care deeply about the source of their food and who so admire Alice's efforts in the food movement. It is a must-read for home cooks who shop at farmer's markets and supermarket perimeters, and who belong to CSAs, as she guides you on how to choose the best ingredients. And it will be of special interest to those who grow their own food in their kitchens, backyards, or community gardens because gardening information is included. Alice teaches you how to bring the most flavor and versatility to the plants, using familiar and new ingredients. With this book, she empowers you to nourish yourself for a more responsible and rewarding life in the kitchen and at the table"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Cooking, American.; Food preferences.; Quick and easy cooking.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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