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Seed Library
Our Seed Library at New River Library shares its collection of seeds with the community.
Seed packets with growing instructions can be picked up at your nearest PCLS library through our online order form.
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The Complete Guide To Bonsai Care And Techniques For Beginners
Bonsai has been around for a long time. Its culture is deeply rooted in Asian culture, and it not only adds a touch of class to your garden and home, but it can also provide a beautifully sedate focus for relaxation and meditation - right in your own home!
This is the art of bonsai. You take a tree that is supposed to grow many feet tall and allow it to grow a foot or two taller....
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This illustrated study of Tenryuji, ranked number one among the five great Zen temples of Kyoto and a major destination for tourism and worship, weaves together history, design, culture, and personal reflection to reveal the inner workings of a great spiritual institution. Looking at Tenryuji's present as a mirror to its past, and detailing the famous pond and rockwork composition by renowned designer Muso Soseki, Norris Brock Johnson presents the...
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This beautifully illustrated book provides an inspirational and practical introduction to the traditions of Japanese Zen gardens, using natural materials such as wood, bamboo, rocks and pebbles. Emphasizing the value of shape in trees and shrubs with the subtlety of color through the varied greens of foliage and moss, Authentic Japanese Gardens explains how western plants and materials can be used to achieve peaceful, contemplative gardens. There...
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El árbol Bonsái es una excelente opción para cualquier jardín. Aunque no provee el alimento ni la medicina como otras plantas lo hacen, el árbol Bonsái es capaz de proveer belleza al jardín y puede ser una muy buena manera de exhibir tu trabajo como jardinero, o incluso hacer un gran regalo. Aunque estos árboles vienen tradicionalmente de China y Japón, son fantásticos para tenerlos en el mundo occidental. Esta guía hablará de muchos temas...
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VOULEZ-VOUS APPRENDRE L'ESSENTIEL DE LA CULTURE DE BONSAÏS POUR DÉBUTANTS? En voilà un aperçu... Choisir le meilleur environnement pour votre bonsaï Fournir les nutriments appropriés à votre bonsaï Tailler le bonsaï Les meilleurs outils pour prendre soin de votre bonsaï Rempoter le bonsaï Et bien plus !
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Kyoto Gardens is a labor of love from master photographer Ben Simmons and Kyoto-based writer Judith Clancy. Simmons' photographs present a fresh and contemporary look at Kyoto's most important gardens. Their beauty is enhanced and humanized by gardeners tending the grounds using the tools of their art. Clancy's graceful text provides historic, aesthetic and cultural context to the gardens. Combining wonder and rigor, she describes how Kyoto's most...
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The ultimate bonsai handbook is a gardening guide and reference in one volume. It provides detailed information on all the basics of growing and caring for bonsai, such as: Understanding the different types; Tools, soils and containers; Transplanting, wiring, watering and pruning, and much more. The book's "learn through observation" approach fosters an in-depth and mindful exploration of this enduring art. Coverage of over 70 different types of bonsai...
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Unlock Tranquility: Delve into the World of Japanese Gardens In a fast-paced world filled with stress and chaos, finding inner peace can seem like an elusive dream. Are you longing for a sanctuary where you can escape the hustle and bustle of daily life? Do you crave a harmonious space to reconnect with nature and restore your sense of balance? Dive into the enchanting world of Japanese gardens and discover the timeless secrets to serenity and tranquility....
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Miniature Moss Gardens presents expert advice and techniques from the birthplace of miniature gardening-Japan. Friendly enough for total beginners and full of ideas and tips that experienced gardeners will love to read about, this moss gardening book brings you information on the following: Finding and collecting moss Cultivation and maintenance Choosing soils and other components Designing your garden for visual effect Choosing the best plants for...
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Unveiling the Hidden Meanings: Dive Deep into Japanese Garden Symbolism Are you enchanted by the serene beauty of Japanese gardens but find yourself puzzled by the meaning behind their elements? Do you long to unravel the secrets of these tranquil spaces, understanding the stories they silently tell? Look no further than "Blossoms and Stones: Understanding Symbolism in Japanese Gardens." This illuminating guide is your key to unlocking the profound...
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Los bonsáis, obras maestras de la naturaleza y de la mano del hombre al mismo tiempo, han alcanzado en nuestro país un alto grado de perfección. Equilibrio de volúmenes y de líneas compositivas, armonía de formas, juegos de luces y colores... La vista se extasía al contemplar con detenimiento estos pequeños árboles: se desliza entre las hojas, por las ramas y en la corteza; indaga en las hendiduras; se detiene en las yemas. Porque, aunque...
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This step-by-step bonsai book shows you how to craft super mini bonsai-the smallest form of bonsai! Super-Mini bonsai is the art of representing nature in a plant that can fit in the palm of your hand, or on the tip if your finger. As rewarding as full-scale bonsai cultivation, mini bonsai is affordable, easy to learn and kind to your busy schedule. It's a complete gardening experience-a plant raised from seed or cutting, carefully potted, grown and...
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If you would like to discover the therapeutic pleasure of growing beautiful, robust, and healthy bonsai trees, then this audiobook is for you.
Have you ever come across a beautifully maintained bonsai tree and wondered if you could do that? Do you want to learn a wholesome hobby to help you remain grounded and get rid of unnecessary stress and anxiety?
If you answered yes to any of the questions above, then keep reading...
In this guide, Kaito...
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This book tells the awe-inspiring stories of bonsai and penjing trees in the collection of the National Arboretum in Washington D. C. It details their valuable role in international diplomacy and as instruments of American presidential influence. It also describes their inclusion in world's fair exhibitions, in Asian-inspired gardens around the country, and as a window onto the extensive cultivation of bonsai in North America today. An extensive first-hand...
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Learn to grow and care for decorative bonsai trees with this user-friendly Japanese gardening book. For those with no bonsai tree growing experience, Beginning Bonsai: The Gentle Art of Miniature Tree Growing covers everything from buying the first plant for beginning bonsai to creating a miniature landscape of rocks, grasses and trees. Authors Larry and Shirley Student describe different bonsai styles, list important tools, explain pruning and pinching...
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The essential practical reference for both would-be and more experienced Bonsai enthusiasts.
This original and authoritative book is presented in a practical yet inspirational way. Dan Barton shares with us his expert knowledge and two decades of research, giving both detailed step-by-step horticultural instructions and a fascinating insight into the creative process of Bonsai, to provide a genuine understanding of the subject.
As well as giving...
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Japanese Style Companion Planting brings the techniques of a master farmer in Japan to home gardeners all over the world, with over 175 easy-to-follow color illustrations and detailed texts. Japanese gardeners typically work with small plots and are experts at making the most efficient use of available garden space. They have long understood that when compatible vegetables and fruits are grown together, the result is increased yields, healthier plants,...
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Would you like to grow a beautiful bonsai in your house but are unsure of where to start? Or perhaps you are yearning to master this ancient art, but feel hesitant about getting started? In that case, get ready to start your bonsai journey. In this basic guide, you are going to get all the pertinent information necessary to help you understand the world of bonsai. You will:Understand why bonsai is popular and delve into its rich history.
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19) Bonsai: Complete Step by Step Guide on How to Cultivate, Grow, Care and Display your Bonsai Tree
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Bonsai. Complete Step by Step Guide on How to Cultivate, Grow, Care and Display your Bonsai Tree
Bonsai is and ancient art and growing of Bonsai tree is more than one thousand years old. They are abundant of different types of plants, bushes, and even trees that can be cultivated and grown and kept as a bonsai, although it is known in Japan, the bonsai tree originally cultivated Bonsai trees are now commonly used for recreational and decorative purposes...
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With extensive photographs and diagrams, this book explains the philosophy and practice of Japanese gardening. An important classic of gardening instruction, Japanese Gardens for Today is a practical down-to-earth explanation of the basic rules of Japanese garden design and care. It is sure to prove of great value to both the professional landscape architect and to the green-thumbed home owner, whether he is designing an entirely new garden or only...
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