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The rooftop garden / by Raman-Wilms, Menaka,author.;
The rooftop garden is a novel about Nabila, a researcher who studies seaweed in warming oceans, and her childhood friend Matthew. Now both in their twenties, Matthew has disappeared from his Toronto home, and Nabila travels to Berlin to find him and try to bring him back. The story is interspersed with scenes from their childhood, when Nabila, obsessed with how the climate crisis will cause oceans to rise, created an elaborate imaginary world where much of the land has flooded. She and Matthew would play their game on her rooftop garden, the only oasis in an abandoned city being claimed by water. Their childhood experiences reveal how their lives are on different trajectories, even at an early stage: Nabila comes from an educated, middle-class family, while Matthew had been abandoned by his father and was often left to deal with things on his own. As an adult, Matthew's dissatisfaction with life leads him to join a group of young men who are angry at society. He eventually finds himself on a violent suicide mission, but Nabila isn't aware of the extent of his radicalization until they finally meet on a street in Berlin.
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Climatic changes; Friendship; Radicalism; Radicalization; Roof gardening; Urban gardens;
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Tiny + wild : build a small-scale meadow anywhere / by Gardner, Graham Laird,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 168-169) and index."Tiny & Wild is the essential guide to creating a small-scale mini meadow that's filled with low-maintenance plants to please both pollinators and people."--
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Meadow ecology.; Meadow gardening.; Meadow plants.; Natural landscaping; Urban ecology (Biology); Wild flower gardening.; Wild flowers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Growing cities [videorecording] : a film about urban farming in America / by Altman, Dana.; Monbouquette, Andrew.; Susman, Dan.; Elmwood Motion Picture Company.; First-Run Features (Firm);
From rooftop farmers to backyard beekeepers, Americans are growing food like never before. "Growing Cities" goes coast to coast to tell the inspiring stories of these intrepid urban farmers, activists, and everyday city-dwellers who are challenging the way this country feeds itself. From those growing in backyards to make ends meet to educators teaching kids to eat healthier, viewers find that urban farming is about much more than simply good food.E.DVD.
Subjects: Bee culture; Community gardens; Home economics.; Land use, Urban; Sustainable living.; Urban agriculture; Vermicomposting; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
© c2013., First Run Features,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Dino-earth day / by Wheeler, Lisa,1963-; Gott, Barry.;
"What do dinosaurs do on Earth Day? They care for the planet! They ride bikes and scooters, clean up a park, plant an urban garden, visit a recycling center, and more"--Ages 5-9.
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Picture books.; Dinosaurs; Earth Day;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Harlem grown : how one big idea transformed a neighborhood / by Hillery, Tony.; Hartland, Jessie.;
Includes bibliographical references."Once there was a lot full of trash. Now there is a lush, green farm. This is the story of Harlem Grown, a garden in New York City"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Urban agriculture; Community gardens;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Gardening for geeks : all the science you need for successful organic gardening / by Wilhelmi, Christy,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The author provides "geeky" gardening tips, using math, nature, and science, to help readers make the most of their gardening space, no matter how much or little. She introduces readers to proven concepts such as biointensive gardening, French intensive, and square-foot gardening; explains soil, composts, and soil amendments; and includes individual growing profiles for numerous vegetables and herbs as well as recipes for your homegrown bounty"--
Subjects: Gardening.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Urban Farms
Mode of access: Internet.
Subjects: Home & Garden;
© , EG Media Investments LLC
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Worms at work : harnessing the awesome power of worms with vermiculture and vermicomposting / by Stevens, Crystal J.;
Includes Internet addresses."Worms play a vital role in soil health, soil fertility and ultimately, the yield of a garden. Designed as a straightforward, easy-to-use handbook, Worms at Work is a no-fuss guide to creating and harnessing the power of vermicompost. Intended for the beginning gardener and experienced farmer alike, all that is required is a healthy appreciation for healthy, happy soil!"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Earthworm culture; Vermicomposting;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Planting for pollinators : creating a garden haven / by Angel, Heather,author,photographer.;
"Insect pollinators not only bring joy to our gardens, they also provide an essential service for our planet. Without bees, flies, hoverflies, butterflies, moths and beetles, some of our favourite foods, flowers and plants would cease to exist. Whether you have a large garden, an urban balcony or just a window box, planting to encourage pollinators is a fantastic and surprisingly easy first step in creating a wildlife-friendly space. Planting for Pollinators features a wide range of plants, with guidance on the best ways to nurture lawns and verges, pollinator predation and tips on watching and photographing wildlife. Beautifully illustrated throughout with images from award-winning wildlife photographer Heather Angel, this essential guide will show you how plants communicate with insects, and why it's so important to protect our pollinators. Organised by season and featuring more than 100 plant species - including bulbs, annuals, perennials, shrubs and climbers - this practical guide will help you to discover the short- and long-term benefits of having a variety of pollinators visit your garden."--Back cover.
Subjects: Bees.; Butterfly gardening.; Gardening to attract wildlife.; Insect pollinators; Pollinators.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Climate-wise landscaping : practical actions for a sustainable future / by Reed, Sue,1953-author.; Stibolt, Ginny,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Climate-Wise Landscaping presents hundreds of practical actions to help homeowners and gardeners shrink the carbon footprint of every landscape, and create yards that will flourish in new, challenging conditions. Ideal for homeowners, gardeners, and landscape professionals who want to be part of the solution to climate change."--
Subjects: Landscape gardening; Landscaping industry; Sustainable living.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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