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An exploration of trees in the Golden Horseshoe and the stories they tell.
Trees define so much of Canadian life, but many people, particularly in the Golden Horseshoe area of Ontario, don't know that much about them. Granted, it is harder here: there are more trees that are native to this area than anywhere else in Canada.
The great storytellers of the landscape, trees are looking glasses into the past. They speak of biology, ecology, and geology,...
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This vintage book contains a complete guide to trees and their management, with information on growing and maintaining a variety of trees in many different situations. Profusely illustrated and full of timeless, practical information, "Tree Culture and Management" will be of considerable utility to modern gardeners and green-fingered readers. Contents include: "A Short History of Gardening", "Timber-Trees", "Trees Which Grow Best in Moist Situations",...
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A fascinating survey of the geologic, environmental, and human history of southeastern Ohio… The southeastern third of Ohio is quite different from the flat or gently rolling portions of the state, differing in landscape, geologic history, ecology, and human history. It is the deeply dissected hill country that was formed over many millions of years by sediments eroded from four ancient mountain ranges. Continuing erosion and massive runoff from...
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Cultivate Inner Peace Through Positive Affirmations and Spiritual Meditation
"52 Ways to Live the Course in Miracles is a compact rendition of how to live with love and forgiveness at the center of our lives." ─Allyson Gracie, Retailing Insight
#1 Best Seller in Spiritualism
Find the path to inner peace through a weekly guide of spiritual meditations and positive affirmations.
Use Karen Casey's 52 positive affirmations and meditations...
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The pinecones found on the ground near a pine tree are an important part of the pine tree life cycle. They can hold hundreds of seeds. Like other plants, these seeds need soil, water, and sun. The seeds also need to be planted close to the surface of the soil. Beautiful photographs of full-grown pine trees, seeds sprouting, and seedlings correlate closely with the narrative, aiding beginning readers' comprehension in the fascinating life cycle of...
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Maple trees grow all across North America and many other places in the world. There are many different kinds, but all grow in the same way. Your readers will learn that they start as a seed, sprout, become a sapling, and years later, are a full-grown tree. They will learn about what trees need to stay alive: water, soil, and sun. Beautiful photographs draw readers in with the lovely leaves and characteristics of maple trees, complimenting the age-appropriate...
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Extrait : "1. Un arbre est le produit d'une graine. La graine est la partie du fruit qui renferme les éléments de la reproduction d'un nouveau végétal semblable à celui dont elle provient. Elle est constituée de deux parties : 1° l'amande ; 2° les enveloppes qui la recouvrent."
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Les éditions LIGARAN proposent des versions numériques de grands classiques de la littérature ainsi que des livres rares, dans...
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"Problems in Tree Nutrition" is a vintage treatise primarily dealing with mycorrhizal fungus and soil fertility in relation to forestry. The contents of this volume was first published as a series of papers in 'Forestry', the Journal of the Society of Foresters of Great Britain between 1934 and 1941. "Problems in Tree Nutrition" will appeal to those with an interest in forestry and the in particular the effects of mycorrhizal fungus on a variety of...
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The booklet, 'Moringa, the Drumstick Tree' is an overview of multipurpose tree, Moringa oleifera, commonly known as the drumstick tree. It is a highly useful tree of Indian subcontinent origin. In this booklet, various culinary, medicinal and commercial uses of moringa plant is dealt in detail.
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"Wild Plants for Cage Birds" is a vintage guide to the various species of weeds and windflowers of Britain. Many of these plants contain seeds that can be, used as bird food, and this book offers descriptions of these plants together with instructions on how and when to extract the seeds. This volume is not to be, missed by bird owners and breeders with an interest in gathering their own birdseed, and it will also, be of utility to garners with an...
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Help your trees, shrubs, and vines look and yield their best by making the right cut every time. Whether you are hoping for more flowers or fruit, trying to create a dense screen, or struggling to manage out-of-control growth, there is a pruning technique to achieve your goals. Expert gardener Barbara Ellis explains how a plant responds to pruning, how and when to use basic cuts, and what tools to use. Her plant-by-plant guide will give you the confidence...
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Flowers are stunningly beautiful, have amazing scents and come in a myriad of shapes and varieties. They seem to come directly from the Garden of God or of divine origin.Flowers can brighten a person's day with joy and pleasure and can be representative for a variety of occasions and purposes such as "love, friendship, beauty, sympathy, strength, happiness, good fortune, thoughtfulness, apologies, and more.This delightful flower book showcases 80...
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Este libro en español enseña a los estudiantes sobre las causas de los incendios forestales, cómo los bomberos los apagan, las diferencias entre los diferentes tipos de incendios, cómo prevenirlos y las secuelas de los incendios forestales tanto en las personas como en el medio ambiente. Creado en colaboración con la Institución Smithsonian, este libro de STEAM despertará la curiosidad sobre los temas de STEAM a través de ejemplos del mundo...
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Carnivorous plants are those plants that depend on insects and small animals for their nitrogen supply and proteins (inorganic nutrition). They derive some or most of their nutrients from trapping and digesting small animals and insects by means of specially modified plant organs or trapping mechanisms. Today, there are over 600 known species of carnivorous plants in the world and most of them are herbaceous perennials that live in nutrient-poor soils....
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In the far-north latitudes, just below the treeless tundra of the polar region, a forest of evergreen trees called the boreal forest encircles the earth. In this book, students explore the biggest terrestrial ecosystem in the world and can make observations comparing the diversity of life in different habitats.
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Readers will discover the science behind wildfires and learn how first responders aid in the coping, healing, and rebuilding of the affected communities post-disaster. Focused on 21st Century content, the SEL- (social-emotional learning) and inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, bibliography, and sidebars. Glossary of key words Index...
99) Maple Tree
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From a seed with a papery wing to a flowering tree, learn all about the different stages in a maple tree's life cycle. Told from the tree's perspective, early readers get a first-hand experience into its life stages. Simple sentences help develop word recognition and improve reading skills. Each book in this series includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and an author biography. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Table...
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From Minnesota to Moscow - how to grow fresh figs in cold climates
Growing Figs in Cold Climates is a complete, full-color, illustrated guide to organic methods for growing delicious figs in cold climates, well outside the traditional hot, arid home of this ancient fruiting tree. Coverage includes:
• Five methods for growing figs in cold climates including overwintering
• Cultivar selection for cool and cold climates
• Pruning techniques for...
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