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How-To Hydroponics 101 Page Paperback 2003 (4/5 rating by 28 customers)
Creative Scarecrows: 35 Fun Figures for Your Yard & Garden 2004 by Marcianne Miller (144 pages) Illustrated by Merry Miller
Gardens of Historic Charleston James R. Cothran (Hardcover)
Citrus by Lance Walheim
Growing Palm Trees: In Hawaii And Other Tropical Climates by David Leaser
Breed Your Own Vegetable Varieties From The Backyard Garden
Simple Fountains for Indoors & Outdoors: 20 Step-By-Step Projects
20th Century Decoration (Hardcover) by Stephen Calloway
The Power of Pro Bono [Large Hardcover] Architecture Book

Botanica's Roses The Encyclopedia of Roses (704 pages / 4.5/5 rating)
Gardening For A Lifetime How To Garden Wiser As You Grow Older
Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots: Gardening Together with Children by Sharon Lovejoy
Tales from the Job Site: A Frustrated Contractor Confesses
A Rehabber's Tale The Reality of Fixing & Flipping Real Estate
Storage: A House & Garden Book (Hardcover) by Melinda Davis
Inside Log Homes: The Art & Spirit of Home Planning and Decor by Cindy Teipner Thiede

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Creative Scarecrows: 35 Fun Figures for Your Yard & Garden
By Marcianne Miller and Merry Miller
Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Lark Books (September 1, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1579905013
ISBN-13: 978-1579905019
Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds

From the traditional straw guy to a painted sheet-metal mermaid, these 30 scarecrows and their yard figure cousins are simply out of the ordinary—and that’s great news for the many crafters who compete in “Best Scarecrow” contests held at fairs and other venues throughout America. It’s easy to construct one of these wildly creative figures with the information and instruction contained in this whimsical, charming celebration of scarecrow art. Some are crafted from organic materials such as gourds and bamboo. Others use recycled items, including a “Tin Can Man” and a quirky woman made from old umbrellas. A few double as a planter, trellis, or address marker. Whether to scare away birds or attract attention to the garden, these make great additions to any outdoor space.

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Inside Log Homes: The Art & Spirit of Home Planning and Decor by Cindy Teipner Thiede
(Author), Jonathan Stoke (Photographer) # Hardcover: 182 pages# Publisher: Gibbs Smith Publishers; 1st edition (October 2000)# Language: English# ISBN-10: 087905963X

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Storage: A House & Garden Book (Hardcover)by Melinda Davis
Publisher: Pantheon Books, 1974 (1974)

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20th Century Decoration (Hardcover)by Stephen Calloway # Hardcover: 408 pages# Publisher: Rizzoli (October 15, 1988)# Language: English# ISBN-10: 0847808866

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Gardening for a Lifetime: How to Garden Wiser as You Grow Older
By Sydney Eddison
Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: Timber Press (April 13, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1604692669
ISBN-13: 978-1604692662
Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 8 ounces

Although the garden may beckon as strongly as ever, the tasks involved—pulling weeds, pushing wheelbarrows, digging holes, moving heavy pots—become increasingly difficult, or even impossible, with advancing age. But the idea of giving it up is unthinkable for most gardeners. So what’s the alternative? In Gardening for a Lifetime, now in paperback, Sydney Eddison draws on her own forty years of gardening to provide a practical and encouraging roadmap for scaling back while keeping up with the gardening activities that each gardener loves most. Like replacing demanding plants like delphiniums with sturdy, relatively carefree perennials like sedums, rudbeckias, and daylilies. Or taking the leap and hiring help—another pair of hands, even for a few hours a week, goes a long way toward getting a big job done. Or maybe it makes sense to get rid of high-maintenance trees, shrubs, or perennials.

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The Power of Pro Bono [Hardcover]
John Cary (Editor), Majora Carter (Foreword),
John Peterson (Foreword)
Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: Metropolis Books (November 30, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1935202189
ISBN-13: 978-1935202189
Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.2 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds

A first-of-its-kind book, equally representing the voices of architects and their clients, The Power of Pro Bono presents 40 pro bono design projects across the country. The clients include grassroots community organizations like the Homeless Prenatal Program of San Francisco, as well as national and international nonprofits, among them Goodwill, Habitat for Humanity, KIPP Schools and Planned Parenthood. These public-interest projects were designed by a range of award-winning practices, from SHoP Architects in New York and Studio Gang in Chicago, to young studios including Stephen Dalton Architects in Southern California and Hathorne Architects in Detroit, to some of the largest firms in the country, such as Gensler, HOK and Perkins + Will. Scores of private donors, local community foundations and companies, and material and service donations made these projects possible.

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Simple Fountains for Indoors & Outdoors: 20 Step-By-Step Projects (Hardcover)~ Dorcas AdkinsDorcas Adkins (Author) Beginners or those seeking smaller-scale productions are best off starting with a more basic approach, like Dawn Cusick's Tabletop Fountains. But for the more adventurous fountaineers, it's hard to beat Adkins's presentation, which also helpfully includes a list of mail-order suppliers and a useful at-a-glance guide to finding general materials, from antique tubs to pond liners to wooden barrels. --Amy HandyReviewï¿½A wonderful reference book on fountainsï¿½includes 20 projects ranging from simple dish fountains to large landscape fountains and goes into great detail about pumps, filters, and designs. The photographs alone will inspire you to get building.ï¿½ ï¿½ Sacramento Bee ï¿½ï¿½full of ideas on what to use and how to do it, provides directions for a full range of fountains from simple to complex.ï¿½ ï¿½ Elizabeth McDonald in Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles MagazineProduct Details * Hardcover: 160 pages * Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC (October 1, 1999) * Language: English * ISBN-10: 1580171907

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Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots: Gardening Together with Children by Sharon Lovejoy

Green thumbs and non-green thumbs alike will fall in love with Roots, Shoots, Buckets, & Boots, a remarkably fun and informative introduction to the wonderful world of gardening--and more specifically, gardening with children. Learn how to make everything from a pizza garden (pizza-pie-shaped, with herbs and vegetables for a fabulous pizza at harvest time), to a sunflower house (a secret hideaway with stately sunflowers and lovely creeping morning glories), to a moon garden ("Fragrance is the color of night"). Chock full of helpful hints, clever and artistic touches, and intriguing "recipes" (Moth Broth and Compost Sandwich, to name a few), this idea book will spark creativity and a lifelong fascination with gardening. Nine concepts for theme gardens are presented in a clearly defined yet non-rigid manner that is just right for encouraging young gardeners.

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Breed Your Own Vegetable Varieties: Popbeans, Purple Peas, and Other Innovations from the Backyard Garden (Paperback)~ Carol Deppe

For those amateurs who want even more involvement with gardening than the planning, planting, thinning, weeding, watering, mulching, and harvesting that the average vegetable garden requires, this book will provide the answer. Deppe, who holds a Ph.D. in biology from Harvard University, relates the efforts of adventuresome gardeners to improve their favorite vegetables, including her own experiments with plants such as chickpeas and mustard greens. Since most commercial varieties of vegetables are bred for characteristics not necessarily valued by the home gardener (uniformity, tough skins for shipping, etc.), the home gardener can breed for better taste, nutrition, and hardiness. This pursuit is not for the botanical dilettante, however. Deppe stresses the legitimate need for scientific record keeping and reviews the basic principles of genetics and probability. The text concludes with a glossary, annotated bibliography, and several appendixes, including a very useful one on breeding some of the more popular vegetables. This book will have a limited audience, but for those willing to take up the trowel, it will be essential.

- Virginia A. Henrichs, Chicago Botanic Garden Lib., Glencoe, Ill.Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.Product DescriptionA guide to creating unique varieties of vegetables through select breeding presents basic genetic information in easy-to-understand terms and step-by-step instructions.Product Details
* Paperback: 256 pages * Publisher: Little Brown & Co (P); 1st edition (February 1993) * Language: English * ISBN-10: 0316181048 * ISBN-13: 978-0316181044 * Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.2 x 1 inches * Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds

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Citrus by Lance Walheim For anyone who grows citrus or wants to begin, this book offers a complete and up-to-date guide to selecting and growing more than one hundred varieties of oranges, mandarins, lemons, limes, grapefruit, and kumquats, as well as exotic citrus. Lance Walheim has tailored his book to growers in California, Arizona, Texas, the Gulf Coast, and Florida, and tells also how to grow successfully in cold-winter areas. Walheim offers practical methods for making citrus part of outdoor living areas—in entries, backyards, courtyards, and even in containers for patio gardens. He also tells how, with the extended and varied harvest seasons of citrus, one can grow and enjoy fresh fruit almost year-round. More than 100 color photos show the size, color, and shape of fruit and the mature appearance of trees, while charts show at a glance where a particular variety will grow and when to expect a harvest. Walheim also discusses alternative, chemical-free methods of pest control to ensure healthy as well as healthful fruit.
* Paperback: 112 pages * Publisher: Ironwood Press (December 1, 1941) * Language: English * ISBN-10: 0962823643 * ISBN-13: 978-0962823640 * Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 7.9 x 0.3 inches * Shipping Weight: 15.8 ounces

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Growing Palm Trees: In Hawaii And Other Tropical Climates (Paperback)~ David Leaser
# Paperback: 127 pages# Publisher: Mutual Publishing; First Edition, First Printing (Stated) edition (May 30, 2007)# Language: English# ISBN-10: 1566478251# ISBN-13: 978-1566478250# Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.7 x 0.5 inches# Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces

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A Rehabber's Tale: The Reality of Fixing and Flipping Real Estate [Paperback]Richard J. Warren

When it comes to renovating real estate for profit, A Rehabber's Tale separates the fantasy from the reality. Flip and Grow Rich television programs have grown in popularity, but how much of what they show is real? Can the average investor really generate substantial wealth through real estate rehabs? A Rehabber's Tale shows that the answer is YES! A Rehabber's Tale will arm you with the information you need to succeed!Written with both the amateur investor and the seasoned professional in mind, A Rehabber's Tale covers every aspect of the business from property acquisition, through repairs, resale, or rent. You will learn how to determine if a particular property is a good investment, which type of business structure might work best for you, and the tax ramifications of investing in real estate. Richard Warren draws from his own extensive experience in the business and adds stories and insights from other rehabbers to present a complete picture of what rehabbing for profit is really like. Whether you are just beginning in real estate investment or have already completed several projects of your own, A Rehabber's Tale is a must read for everyone looking to build wealth through renovating real estate.

# Paperback: 258 pages# Publisher: IUniverse (February 25, 2008)# Language: English# ISBN-10: 0595486312# ISBN-13: 978-0595486311# Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches# Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces

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Gardens of Historic Charleston [Hardcover]James R. Cothran
# Hardcover: 177 pages# Publisher: University of South Carolina Press (March 1995)# Language: English# ISBN-10: 1570030049# ISBN-13: 978-1570030048# Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 9.3 x 0.8 inches# Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds

CUSTOMER REVIEW: If you cherish garden beauty in a small space, then will inspire you. Charleston SC's collection of small gardens are beautifully illustrated in this book with wonderful descriptions of gardens and plants.Who says one can't take a handkerchief sized area and turn it into a spectacular garden?Next to visiting Charleston in person to see their famous pocket gardens, here is a chance to learn about them and their creative designs.A great book for the aspiring gardener.

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Tales from the Job Site: A Frustrated Contractor Confesses [Paperback]Michael A. Pesola

Michael A. Pesola was born in New York City in 1957, the second oldest of twelve children. He moved to California in 1973.He is a second-generation general contractor, currently doing business in northern California. Michael completed his bachelor of business degree at National University. He successfully completed an Institute of Children’s Literature course and was published in Highlights for Children. He has also written The Bedrock Guide to Remodeling Success, a book that prepares customers for the remodel process.

# Paperback: 123 pages# Publisher: PublishAmerica (October 22, 2007)# Language: English# ISBN-10: 1424157870# ISBN-13: 978-1424157877# Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches# Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces

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Botanica's Roses: The Encyclopedia of Roses
Peter Beales (Editor), David Austin (Foreword)
Hardcover: 704 pages
Publisher: Welcome Rain; 2nd Revised edition (January 1, 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1566491762
ISBN-13: 978-1566491761
Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 9.8 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces

An exceptional reference on one of the world's favorite flowers. After introductory information on the rose's history and culture, there's about 600 pages of terrific photos and accurate descriptions. Aside from the thousands of cultivars listed, there's also an excellent section on wild roses. A very useful reference table summarizes the main features of each rose. Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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How-To Hydroponics, Fourth Edition
Keith Roberto
Paperback: 101 pages
Publisher: Futuregarden; 4th edition (August 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0967202612
ISBN-13: 978-0967202617
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds

How-To Hydroponics, 4th edition, has been completely revised to share with you the incredible benefits of hydroponic gardening in a hands-on, easy to follow format that anyone can understand. Hydroponics is healthy, safe and fun for the whole family, as a hobby, or means of additional income.

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