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Essential rainwater harvesting : a guide to home-scale system design / by Avis, Rob,1979-author.; Avis, Michelle,1980-author.; Coombes, Peter,writer of foreword.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Water harvesting.; Water harvesting;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Rainwater harvesting for drylands and beyond. by Lancaster, Brad,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Water harvesting.; Landscape design.; Rainwater.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The water-smart garden : techniques and strategies for conserving, capturing, and efficiently using water in today's climate ... and tomorrow's / by Johnson, Noelle(Horticulturist),author.;
"The Water-Smart Garden is a complete guide to conserving, capturing, and efficiently using water in your landscape at a time when water-usage restrictions are on the rise"--
Subjects: Landscape gardening; Water harvesting.; Xeriscaping.;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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The permaculture earthworks handbook : how to design and build swales, dams, ponds, and other water harvesting systems / by Barnes, Douglas,1969-;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.The state of water -- A look at the past -- How water moves in the environment -- Designing for the whole environment -- Elements of design and implementation -- Water storage techniques -- Interception techniques -- Applying permaculture Strategies -- Cautions."The Permaculture Earthworks Handbook covers the functions and appropriate siting, design, and construction of nine types of earthworks, including swales, dams, ponds, and hügelkultur beds, to maximize water availability in any climate. It's an essential practical guide for landscape designers, permaculturists, and landowners seeking to maximize food production and ecosystem resiliency at the lowest cost and impact"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Water; Water harvesting; Permaculture;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The new create an oasis with greywater : integrated design for water conservation : reuse, rainwater harvesting & sustainable landscaping / by Ludwig, Art.; Ludwig, Art.Create an oasis with greywater.;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.LSC
Subjects: Water reuse.; Graywater (Domestic wastewater); Sewage irrigation.; Water conservation.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Veg out : a stress-free guide to creating your first vegetable garden / by Rodino, Heather,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-171) and index."Watching delicate seedlings sprout from the ground and plucking cute cherry tomatoes at the peak of ripeness-- if this is your idea of living the dream, you'll want this friendly guide. Gardening expert Heather Rodino teaches the basics of growing your own vegetables, such as how to choose the right plants for a climate and guarding the crop from hungry critters. Included are 30 profiles of beginner-friendly vegetables and herbs with detailed instructions on where to grow, when to harvest, as well as their sunlight, watering, and soil needs. With helpful tips and photographs of important concepts, Veg Out is the perfect companion for any budding vegetable gardener"--
Subjects: Vegetable gardening.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The tree and the river / by Becker, Aaron,1974-;
"In an alternate past--or possible future--a mighty tree stands on the banks of a winding river, bearing silent witness to the flow of time and change. A family farms the fertile valley. Soon, a village sprouts, and not long after, a town. Residents learn to harness the water, the wind, and the animals in order to survive and thrive. The growing population becomes ever more industrious and clever, bending nature itself to their will and their ambition: redirecting rivers, harvesting lumber, reshaping the land, even extending daylight itself..."--
Subjects: Wordless picture books.; Picture books.; Trees; Time; Nature;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The seasoned gardener / by Zorab, Liz,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Dig deeper into the processes of growing your own organic food with Liz Zorab, self-sufficiency practitioner. In this personal gardening journey, she explores seasonal harvests and how the vegetable garden sits within the wider context of the gardening landscape -- including weather, microclimates, water cycles, light levels, seasons and the gardener's personal tastes. Liz's salt of the earth approach to life and to the garden and her gentle humor makes The Seasoned Gardener an easily digestible read. She provides hundreds of practical tips, including how-to guides, observations and inspiration for both the beginner and practiced gardener alike. Unlike many gardening books that run from January to December, this book starts in the autumn, when harvesting is at its peak. Most of the fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers highlighted are grouped according to when we enjoy them most -- at the point of harvest.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Gardening.; Gardening; Organic gardening.; Vegetable gardening.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Extraordinary ornamental edibles : 100 perennials, trees, shrubs and vines for Canadian gardens / by Lascelle, Michael Kenneth,1961-author.;
"Growing your own food continues to gain popularity, but planting and tending vegetables every year certainly requires more effort than the ease of maintaining a backyard full of well-established hardy perennials. Now, with the help of this volume, gardeners can have the best of both worlds by planning a garden full of edible perennials that are both gorgeous and easy-to-maintain. From Akebia vine, with its scented flowers and tasty purple-skinned seed pods, to shade-loving Japanese Zingiber-there are so many options for Canadian gardeners beyond the traditional veggie plot. One hundred of the most notable trees, shrubs, vines and perennials are highlighted for both their aesthetic and edible appeal, with each entry including such information as ideal exposure, water needs, pollination requirements, harvesting and food preparation suggestions. More than just a listing of delicious plants, Extraordinary Ornamental Edibles is also a comprehensive guide to the edible landscape as a whole with sensible information about microclimates, pollinators, pests, ecological concerns, organic gardening tips, container growing, space-saving espaliers for small spaces, propagation, grafting, pruning, and design essentials-such as selecting edible ground covers and choosing plants for fall colour. Also included are culinary suggestions and recipes for everything from herbal teas to tempura. From cold-tolerant cultivars of exotic fruit such as the new hardy lemon or yuzu, to surprising varieties of better-known garden staples, like columnade apple trees suitable to growing in pots and blueberries that bear pink fruit, this volume details the full range of unique and exciting options, making it an inspiring and easy-to-reference A-to-Z guide to growing extraordinary ornamental edibles across Canada."--
Subjects: Edible landscaping; Plants, Edible; Plants, Ornamental;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A year full of celebrations and festivals / by Corr, Christopher.; Grace, Claire.;
Spring. International kite festival ; The carnival of Brazil ; Carnival festivals ; Holi ; International women's day ; St. Patrick's day ; Hanami ; Festivals for people ; Easter ; Earth day ; Green festivals ; Gathering of nations ; Walpurgis night ; May day ; Martin Luther King Jr. day -- Summer. Palio di Siena ; International children's day ; Ramadan ; Barunga ; White nights festival ; Music festivals ; Pride ; Independence festivals ; Ghost month ; Edinburgh festival fringe ; Hajj ; La Tomatina ; Food festivals ; Summer solstice -- Fall. Mid-autumn festival ; La Merce festival ; Albuquerque international balloon fiesta ; Halloween ; Day of the dead ; Guy Fawkes day ; Fire festivals ; Diwali ; Desalpe ; Thanksgiving ; Monkey buffet festival ; Animal festivals ;The Pearly kings and queens harvest festival -- Winter. Hanukkah ; Winter solstice ; Ice and snow festivals ; Christmas ; Bodhi day ; Pongal ; Chinese New Year ; Valentine's day -- The festival of the dancing masks ; Water festivals ; Saint Lucia's day ; Jokkmokk market ; New Year's Eve countdown."Countless different festivals are celebrated all over the world throughout the year. Some are national holidays, celebrated for religious and cultural reasons, or to mark an important date in history, while others are just for fun. Give thanks and tuck into a delicious meal with friends and family at Thanksgiving, get caught up in a messy tomato fight in Spain at La Tomatina, add a splash of color to your day at the Holi festival of colors and celebrate the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. With fact-filled text accompanied by beautifully bright illustrations from the wonderfully talented Chris Corr, prepare yourself for a journey as we travel around the world celebrating and uncovering a visual feast of culture"--Publisher description.
Subjects: Festivals; Holidays;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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