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Comprehensive guide for Texas native plants
Perfect for gardeners of all expertise levels
Reduces maintenance and enhances garden sustainability
Attracts pollinators like birds, butterflies, and bees
Includes diverse plants: ferns, grasses, wildflowers, and more
Expert advice from Andrea DeLong-Amaya
Created in collaboration with Lady Bird Johnson Center
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Price Range: $21.78
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Step-by-step guide for beginner beekeepers.
Build your own beehive with easy instructions.
Learn honey harvesting and hive management.
Troubleshooting tips for common beekeeping issues.
Transform hobby into profit with expert advice.
Bonus: Complete hive inspection checklist included.
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Price Range: $16.19
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46 landscape designs tailored for the Midwest. Over 200 plants and flowers for regional climate. Step-by-step instructions for various landscaping projects. 450+ photos and illustrations for visual inspiration. Updated information on climate change and pest management. Comprehensive guide for both front and backyards.
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Price Range: $18.91
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Beginner-friendly guide to succulent gardening.
50 easy-to-grow succulent varieties included.
Step-by-step DIY projects for creative designs.
Care tips for indoor and outdoor succulents.
Beautiful photography to inspire your arrangements.
Low-maintenance gardening for busy lifestyles.
Gain confidence in succulent care and design.
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Price Range: $11.21
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Identify over 100 medicinal wild plants.
Learn ethical foraging techniques for sustainability.
Detailed plant profiles with color photographs.
Medicinal uses and preparation methods included.
Seasonal foraging lists for year-round use.
Ideal for foragers, herbalists, and naturalists.
Comprehensive guide for Southeast United States.
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Price Range: $20.49
Color: 10 positive
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Comprehensive guide for Pacific Northwest gardeners.
Month-by-month planting and harvesting calendar.
Regional tips for unique climate conditions.
Ideal for beginners and all skill levels.
Focuses on sustainable, homegrown food production.
Covers Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and British Columbia.
Accessible format for easy gardening success.
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Price Range: $17.31
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Comprehensive guide for Florida gardening enthusiasts.
Profiles over 300 thriving Florida plants.
Month-by-month care guides for all plant types.
Addresses unique Florida climate challenges.
Environmental growing techniques for sustainable gardening.
Includes helpful charts for plant requirements.
Essential tips from expert Florida gardeners.
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Price Range: $13.73
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Drought-resistant plants for California climates.
230 native species for diverse gardening options.
Minimize water usage while maintaining beauty.
Includes perennials, annuals, shrubs, and succulents.
Expert tips for plant establishment and maintenance.
Supports sustainable gardening practices amid water restrictions.
Ideal resource for climate-conscious California gardeners.
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Price Range: $15.99
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Perfect for Northeastern gardeners facing deer issues.
Native plants require less maintenance and care.
Attracts pollinators, enhancing garden biodiversity.
Includes deer-resistance ratings for each plant.
Offers growing advice and companion species suggestions.
Features a variety of annuals, perennials, grasses, and shrubs.
Supports local wildlife and improves the environment.
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Price Range: $16.40
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Comprehensive guide for greenhouse gardening beginners.
Learn to extend your growing season effectively.
Choose the right greenhouse for your needs.
Detailed planting schedules for year-round gardening.
Money-saving tips for building and maintaining greenhouses.
Identify and solve common plant problems easily.
Experience the joy of homegrown herbs and vegetables.
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Price Range: $16.99
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Easy-to-follow companion planting strategies for beginners.
Proven methods for natural pest control.
Space-saving hacks for small gardens and balconies.
Organic tips to improve soil health effectively.
Quick-reference charts for successful plant pairings.
Boost yields and repel pests naturally.
Confidently cultivate a thriving, sustainable garden.
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Price Range: $12.99
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Comprehensive guide for seed-saving techniques.
Expert tips for harvesting and storing seeds.
Step-by-step instructions for successful germination.
Covers heirloom, hybrid, organic, and GMO seeds.
Build your personal seed bank efficiently.
Enhance self-sufficiency and sustainability in gardening.
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Price Range: $29.95
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Comprehensive guide to Pacific Northwest flora.
Features 5,545 taxa, over 1,000 new additions.
Includes illustrations for 4,716 taxa.
Revised nomenclature for 40% of taxa.
Essential for botanists, ecologists, and land managers.
Captures advances in vascular plant systematics.
Ideal for amateur gardeners and professionals alike.
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Price Range: $78.40
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Comprehensive guide to Northeast native plants.
Reduces garden maintenance with low-care species.
Attracts beneficial pollinators like birds and butterflies.
Includes 235 recommended native plants for gardeners.
Expert advice from Uli Lorimer, plant specialist.
Perfect for gardeners in Northeast U.S. states.
Enhance your garden's ecosystem with native flora.
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Price Range: $14.49
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Features 225 native plants for your garden.
Reduces maintenance and conserves water.
Attracts vital pollinators like birds and butterflies.
Comprehensive guide for Oregon and Washington gardeners.
Includes tips on planting and maintenance.
Profiles wildflowers, grasses, ferns, shrubs, and trees.
Essential handbook for eco-friendly gardening enthusiasts.
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Price Range: $20.74
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Award-winning poetry collection by Ross Gay.
Explores themes of loss and gratitude.
Reflects on nature's healing power.
Inspires readers with profound meditations.
Rich imagery from gardens and orchards.
Celebrates the cycle of life and death.
Perfect for poetry lovers and contemplative readers.
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Price Range: $10.34
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Year-round gardening guide for Pacific Northwest residents.
Monthly tasks for thriving gardens throughout the year.
Expert advice from Christina Pfeiffer and Mary Robson.
Includes illustrated step-by-step gardening instructions.
Features beautiful photography of local plants.
Covers flowers, trees, shrubs, and lawns.
Your complete reference for successful Pacific Northwest gardening.
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Price Range: $12.89
18
Completely redesigned and updated Ninth Edition.
Thousands of vibrant color photographs throughout.
Easy-to-follow format for all gardeners.
Climate Zone Maps for effective gardening.
New "Plant Finder" for problem area solutions.
Includes an A to Z Plant Encyclopedia.
Visual guide for gardening from start to finish.
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Price Range: $15.00
Color: 17 positive
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Comprehensive guide for native prairie plants.
Authored by renowned prairie gardening experts.
Features 148 stunning plant photographs.
Includes detailed plant life cycle information.
Meticulous range maps for each plant species.
Inspires prairie restoration and native planting.
Essential resource for gardeners and restorationists.
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Price Range: $26.69
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Secrets to thriving in Florida gardening.
Combat pests like stink bugs and nematodes.
Easy techniques for abundant food production.
Ideal for beginners and experienced gardeners.
Combines various effective gardening methods.
Transform sand into productive vegetable gardens.
Written with humor for an enjoyable read.
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Price Range: $12.99
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Engaging family activity for outdoor bonding.
Beginner-friendly tips for successful gardening.
Kid-friendly recipes using homegrown produce.
Creative activities to inspire children's curiosity.
Essential gardening tools and techniques explained.
Harvest fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers together.
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Price Range: $11.95
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Revolutionize your garden with low-water practices.
Colorful, drought-tolerant plants for vibrant gardens.
Expert advice from garden guru Nan Sterman.
Inspiring examples of brilliant water-smart gardens.
Design tips for structure and texture in gardens.
Essential plant directory for drought-resistant options.
Perfect for Southwest gardeners facing dry conditions.
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Price Range: $20.69
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Identify 180 Texas tree species easily.
Organized by leaf type and attachment.
Full-page photographs for accurate identification.
Professional insights from naturalist Stan Tekiela.
Includes updated information and photographs.
Quick Compare section for easy reference.
Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and learners.
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Price Range: $12.29
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Comprehensive guide to organic gardening techniques.
Focuses on Pacific Northwest gardening conditions.
Includes updates on soil health and pest control.
Written by organic gardening pioneer Steve Solomon.
Offers specific crop growing advice and tips.
Features new organic fertilizer formulas and adjustments.
Improved organization for enhanced user experience.
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Price Range: $27.00
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600+ herbal remedies for health and survival.
Step-by-step DIY medicine-making techniques.
Build your own home apothecary.
Grow a self-sustaining herbal garden.
Emergency first-aid using medicinal plants.
Bonus guides for foraging and planning.
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Price Range: $25.05
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Bestselling gardening book in Texas.
Over 500 new photographs included.
400 new illustrations for easier understanding.
New recommendations for pest control strategies.
Fruit and vegetable growing tips included.
Focus on Southern Texas gardening techniques.
Comprehensive updates from the first edition.
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Price Range: $40.81
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Comprehensive guide for Midwestern gardeners' needs.
Profiles of over 250 thriving plants.
Month-by-month care for successful gardening.
Addresses unique Midwest climate challenges.
Essential tips on planting and pruning techniques.
Suitable for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.
Part of the renowned Gardener's Handbook series.
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Price Range: $16.37
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Grow popular mushrooms like Oyster and Shiitake.
Easy cultivation methods for beginners.
Understand mushroom life cycles and structures.
Choose indoor or outdoor growing techniques.
Identify and solve common cultivation problems.
Comprehensive guide for mushroom enthusiasts.
Start your home mushroom adventure today!
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Price Range: $14.99
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Month-by-month gardening tasks for Arizona deserts.
Expert advice from desert gardening specialist Mary Irish.
Visual guide with colorful, descriptive photographs.
Care tips for cacti, succulents, and perennials.
Easy-to-use handbook for desert homeowners.
Perfect for water-wise landscaping success.
Part of a comprehensive regional gardening series.
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Price Range: $18.48
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8th edition of the essential gardening guide Over 8,000 plant listings, including 500 new Keyed to specific climate zones for better selection 30 Plant Selection Guides for tailored plant choices Expert tips from 40 renowned Western gardening experts Updated design with more photography and illustrations Practical gardening advice for beginners and experts
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Price Range: $30.34
