The Natural World - ex libris - a list by kayzee

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Birds, foraging, crafts, gardening. The natural world in books.

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Living Willow Sculpture

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Living walls of willow are known as fedges (fence/hedge). This book shows you how to make living sculptures out of willow cuttings, from a simple wigwam to an ornate bower. I've made a small living willow fence, but I CRAVE making the "bentwood chair." Too funny!

Updated Jul 29, 2007

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Growing and Propagating Wildflowers

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Not only identifies, but tells you thoroughly & simply how to grow wildflowers. Fabulous book!

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Attracting Birds to Your Backyard: 536 Ways to Create a Haven for Your Favorite Birds

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Organized and direct, with all references in alphabetical order. Everything from birds' nesting & feeding habits to how to build a birdhouse.

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Theme Gardens

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Starts off with a garden primer, and then tells how to make many different kinds of gardens, including: zen, shakespeare, hummingbird, children's, moon, medieval, colonial and secret garden.

Updated Jul 28, 2007

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Making More Plants: The Science, Art, and Joy of Propagation

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A beautiful book with over 500 photos. Exact instructions on how to create new plants whether from spores or hard-shelled seeds.

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Cultivating Delight: A Natural History of My Garden

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Diane Ackerman takes you on an adventure of the senses in this brilliantly written observation of her garden through the seasons. She has an encyclopedic knowledge of the natural world, so you learn a lot, too.

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Four-Season Harvest: Organic Vegetables from Your Home Garden All Year Long

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The south of France lies on the 44th parallel, the same latitude as Coleman's farm in Maine. Realizing this led him to discover that it is possible to harvest fresh produce all winter long without a heated greenhouse. This is an amazing book, with wonderful tips on growing vegetables.

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Planting the Future: Saving Our Medicinal Herbs

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Worldwide, more than 80% of the population uses herbal medicine as their primary form of healthcare. That translates into many native medicinal plants being threatened with extinction. This book features beautiful color photos for identifying endangered herbs, resources for buying seeds, and methods for planting them in your yard. Also included is information about how to use the herb once it is harvested.

Updated Jul 28, 2007

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Papermaking with Garden Plants & Common Weeds

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Because I love handmade paper.

Updated Jul 29, 2007

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The Neighborhood Forager: A Guide for the Wild Food Gourmet

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How to make "coffee" from dandelion roots, and "lemonade" from sumac bracts. Fascinating book, out of print, but some available used on Amazon. Great one to have in your library.

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