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Seed Library
We have free seeds at Kilton Library for you to grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers in your garden!
Author
Publisher
Douglas and McIntyre
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"This book investigates the growing problem of bee mortality and offers practical measures we can all take to help. In ecological terms, bees play a critical role in the survival of many plant communities and the continuation of life on this planet. Now that bees are facing unprecedented levels of die-off caused by a toxic mixture of environmental stresses, a community-based effort is needed to make gardens, fields and landscapes healthy sanctuaries...
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"What is an easy, actionable way to put excess atmospheric carbon back in the ground and reduce our contributions to emissions and food waste? By creating our own "climate victory gardens." We now recognize that plots in towns and cities are critical to supporting planetary diversity, and by instituting organic, regenerative practices and growing some of our own food, we can sequester carbon as well as shift toward living in a more ecologically responsible...
46) Companion planting for beginners: pair your plants for a bountiful, chemical-free vegetable garden
Author
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
If you want a vibrant, chemical-free vegetable garden, companion planting is the solution. Did you know tomatoes produce a natural insecticide that can help protect carrots against pests? Or that planting mint near lettuce can repel slugs? Every gardener knows that the key to an abundant harvest in their vegetable garden is controlling pests and disease, while still maintaining a healthy growing environment. But it is possible to have a healthy, thriving...
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Bill Noble is a lifelong gardener and the former director of preservation for the Garden Conservancy. His own Vermont garden beautifully embodies the historical and cultural environment in which it resides. In Spirit of Place, Noble shares insights gleaned over a long career that will inspire you to create a garden rich in context, personal vision, and spirit"--Back cover.
Author
Publisher
Cool Springs Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Naturalistic gardens increase biodiversity, provide refuge for wildlife, and are an essential keystone for reconnecting the human world to the natural one. Knowing how to create a lush, thriving, and ecologically vibrant landscape might seem intimidating and out of reach, but horticulturist Kelly Norris and New Naturalism are here to help you design and plant a stunning oasis of nature-inspired plantings that thrive."--Back cover
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