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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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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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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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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...
6) Bonsai
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Have you ever laid eyes upon a magnificent bonsai tree and wondered if you could replicate that beauty in your own home and private space? Do you want to adopt a wholesome new hobby that will develop your gardening chops while helping you get rid of stress?
If yes, then you absolutely need to get your hands on this guide!
In this book, Daiki Sato covers everything you need to need to know about bonsai trees to become a bonafide expert, from its history...
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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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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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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.
Be able...
11) 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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From his vantage point as a garden designer and writer based in Kyoto, Marc Peter Keane examines the world around him and delivers astonishing insights through an array of narratives. How the names of gardens reveal their essential meaning. A new definition of what art is. What trees are really made of. The true meaning of the enigmatic torii gate found at Shinto shrines. Why we give flowers as gifts. The essential, underlying unity of the world.
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Master the art of growing healthy, robust and gorgeous bonsai trees and unlock the therapeutic benefits of the ancient practice with this comprehensive guide to cultivating bonsai trees
Have you ever laid eyes upon a magnificent bonsai tree and wondered if you could replicate that beauty in your own home and private space? Do you want to adopt a wholesome new hobby that will develop your gardening chops while helping you get rid of stress?
If yes,...
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"This is a fascinating books for anyone wanting to truly broaden the range of plants they grow." -Gardens Illustrated
Moss is an extraordinary plant-it grows without roots, flowers, or stems. Despite being overlooked, in many ways, moss is perfect: it provides year-round color, excels in difficult climates, prevents soil erosion, and resists pests and disease. In The Magical World of Moss Gardening, bryophyte expert Annie Martin reveals how moss...
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The Art of the Japanese Garden is the only historical overview of Japanese gardens that covers Japanese gardening culture in one beautiful book. Japanese gardens are rooted in two traditions: an indigenous prehistoric tradition in which patches of graveled forest or pebbled beach were dedicated to nature spirits, and a tradition from China and Korea that included elements such as ponds, streams, waterfalls, rock compositions and a variety of vegetation....
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Go beneath the soil with this hand-drawn guide!
This book is sure to become your go-to reference for all things bonsai. Beautifully illustrated with details and views a camera simply can't show, Introduction to Bonsai offers a unique and insightful look at these mini ecosystems.
This complete guide contains all the information you need to create and maintain your own bonsai:
• Handy monthly bonsai maintenance schedules detail proper watering,...
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For all the damage that has occurred over the centuries, for all the relentless and destructive modernization still taking place today, Kyoto, imperial capital for more than a millennium, remains a rich, inexhaustible archive of Japanese cultural history. Houses and Gardens of Kyoto introduces a broad array of Kyoto's traditional houses from every period of the city's history. They range from summer villas to townhouses, from monumental Buddhist temples...
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Zen Buddhist priest Shunmyo Masuno understands that today's busy world leaves little time or space for self-reflection, but that a garden-even in the most urban of spaces-can provide some respite. In his words, "The garden is a special spiritual place where the mind dwells." With this in mind, Masuno has designed scores of spectacular Japanese gardens and landscapes with the aim of helping people achieve a balanced life in the 21st century.
This...
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Everything is Zen: Exploring the Spiritual Practices of Japan is a comprehensive guide to the fascinating world of Zen Buddhism. This ancient spiritual practice has its roots in Japan, where it has flourished for centuries, influencing the culture, art, and philosophy of the country. Zen is known for its emphasis on meditation, mindfulness, and the attainment of enlightenment, and it has attracted followers from all over the world who seek a deeper...
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Learn how to create a tranquil outdoor space at home with this practical and inspiring guide!
With instructive drawings and step-by-step techniques, Inside Your Japanese Garden walks you through designing and creating your very own Japanese garden. From small projects like benches and gates, to larger undertakings like bridges and mud walls, this book provides a wide variety of ways to enhance the space around your home, no matter the size. Instructions...
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