Growing Green

Step into the lush landscapes of Hawaii, a paradise where the art of agriculture meets the marvels of modern technology. "Island Harvest" is an enlightening journey through the world of greenhouse farming on these captivating islands, a world where sustainability is not just a practice but a devotion. Embark on a comprehensive exploration that begins with the mesmerizing essence of greenhouse cultivation in Hawaii. Delve deep into the unique climatic and geographic nuances that make this location a haven for farming innovation. With reverent nods to tradition, learn how the ancient and ...

Junior Blossom has created the most spectacular invention of all time: a homemade UFO. The Green Phantom took all of the garbage bags and Day-Glo paint Junior could find, but now it requires one more very special ingredient. Although Junior needs help, his family seems too busy to care about him. Then when Pap and his dog, Mud, don't come home from town, the Blossoms are pulled apart even farther. Are Pap and Mud in serious trouble? Can a Blossom promise bring everyone back together again?

When Jasmine and her best friend, Tom, visit their neighbor Mr. Hobson to help him with some chores, they discover that he is selling his farm and moving to a nearby assisted living facility. Because Mr. Hobson won’t have a home for his beloved donkey, Mistletoe, anymore, he is planning to send him to a faraway sanctuary. Jasmine doesn’t want to see them separated, so she hatches a plan to keep Mistletoe at Oak Tree Farm, where Mr. Hobson could visit him whenever he liked.

Sixth grade is coming to an end, and so is life as Macy McMillan knows it. Soon, her mother will upend their perfect little family, adding a stepfather and six-year-old twin stepsisters. She sends Macy next door to help 86-year-old Iris Gillan, who is getting ready to move into an assisted-living facility. Iris can't pack a single box on her own, and, worse, she doesn't know sign language. Soon, through notes and books and cookies, a bond grows between them, and this friendship, odd and unexpected, may be just what Macy needs to face the changes in her life.

Unlock the secrets to flourishing gardens even in the smallest of spaces with "The Green Harvest." This comprehensive guide transforms aspiring gardeners into green-thumb experts, offering the essential tools to cultivate a bountiful harvest of fruits and vegetables right on your balcony, patio, or any little patch of sunshine you can find. Begin your journey with a solid foundation in container gardening—understand the myriad benefits, learn about the perfect pots, soil mixes, and the sunlight your plants need to thrive. Dive into the art of choosing the right containers, from clay and ...

Growing Vegetables is a one-volume primer on all things veggie! You'll learn about the ways you can make your garden work for you with tons of information on building a business with your products and finding ways to maximize your harvest. There are also chapters devoted to the cultivation and care of dozens of popular vegetables, including recommended varieties, companion plants, and sowing and harvest guides to help you choose the plants that are best for you.

Sie ist quirlig, hat eine blühende Fantasie, hasst ihre roten Haare und findet für alles die richtigen Worte. Mit über 50 Millionen weltweit verkauften Exemplaren ist Anne auf Green Gables einer der größten Erfolge der kanadischen Literatur. Seit über 100 Jahren inspiriert das Mädchen, das sich selbst mit einem E am Ende schreibt, weil es "so viel schöner aussieht", nicht nur Astrid Lindgren, sondern auch Millionen von Kindern auf der ganzen Welt. Jetzt erscheint der beliebte Klassiker endlich ungekürzt als zeitloser Hörgenuss.

Following a police shooting, two families - one White and one Black - discuss the event, its aftermath, and what they can do to help.

Francine lives down the street from a Hollywood film studio, adores screen dreamboat Montgomery Clift, and sometimes sees her home life as a scene from a movie: Dinner at the Greens. She wishes she really were a movie star, brave and glamorous and always ready to say the right thing. In reality, she's a "pink and freckled" 13-year-old, and she doesn't always speak up because she's afraid she'll get in trouble. She's comfortable following her father's advice: "Don't get involved".

Axel loves everything about birds, especially eagles. No one worries that an eagle will fly too far and not come home - a fact Axel wishes his mother understood. Deep down, Axel knows that his mother is like an osprey - the best of all bird mothers. His dad is more like a wild turkey, coming and going. His dad’s disappearance is the biggest mystery of all. Despite all this, Axel loves his life - especially the time he spends with his friends observing the eagles’ nest. But when a tornado damages not only Axel’s home but the eagles’ nest, Axel’s life is thrown into chaos.

Second-grader Freddy Dissel has that left-out kind of feeling. Life seems lonely when you're the middle kid in the family. Freddy feels like "the peanut butter part of a sandwich", squeezed between an older brother and little sister. But now, for the first time, it's Freddy's chance to show everyone, including himself, just how special he is!

Have you found yourself interested in growing your cannabis plants, but you had no idea where to start? Do you feel like you are over your head when you have started to look at all the products on the market today from hydroponics, grow lights, and tents? Do you have any idea of where you are going to put your grow area and canopy, yet you have no idea the steps in how to achieve the tastiest and dense buds with the highest yield?

Olivia Sharp, cousin to super sleuth Nate the Great, is a detective too! Rather than solve mysteries like Nate, Olivia helps friends with their problems by detecting what's wrong beneath the surface. You'll be won over by Olivia's spunk, eccentricities, and can-do spirit. Olivia Sharp is one smart agent for secrets - which means she knows how to read between the lines. Olivia's best friend, Taffy Plimpton, has a problem. Taffy wants to join a secret club, but its members won't let her in. Why not? It's a secret that Olivia is determined to find out!

Anne's House of Dreams is a novel by the Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery. It was first published in 1917 by McClelland, Goodchild and Stewart. The novel is from a series of books written primarily for girls and young women, about a young girl named Anne Shirley. The books follow the course of Anne's life. It is set principally on Canada's Prince Edward Island, Montgomery's birthplace and home for much of her life.

Sweet bell peppers and hot cayenne peppers both make many dishes tastier. Here's how you can grow both of these at home in a pot, so you can enjoy the delicious flavors of these peppers on everything from cabbage to crispy baked salmon.

Unearth a Fortune in Flora with "Greenhouse Gold" Step inside the world of Connecticut's greenhouse cultivation and sow the seeds of your own success with "Greenhouse Gold," your comprehensive guide to turning a passion for plants into a thriving enterprise. Whether you're a novice looking to germinate your green-thumb ambitions or a seasoned grower aiming to cultivate greater profits, this book offers a rich harvest of knowledge for all. Transform Your Horticultural Dreams to Reality Embark on a journey from the foundational elements of greenhouse setup to the advanced nuances of ...

Raised by a pair of owls since he was a hatchling, Gus grows up believing he is the last Green Dragon. Then, a chance encounter with a girl named Ev uncovers a secret doorway between Gus’s world and hers.

Across the world, chefs, farmers, plant scientists and backyard growers are doing something extraordinary: creating new generations of fruit, vegetables and cereals, all bred specifically to flourish locally, taste delicious, and contribute to our food future. In The Accidental Seed Heroes, Adam Alexander dons his seed detective homburg to meet these twenty-first century seed heroes, who are not only championing traditional varieties but also breeding delicious new ones that will help create a sustainable future for our planet.

Here's what you'll learn from these two books about Growing Broccoli in Pots & Growing Brussels Sprouts. Container Gardening Basics: Master the essentials of growing healthy broccoli and Brussels sprouts in pots, from choosing the right containers to understanding soil requirements. Optimal Soil Mixes: Learn to create the perfect soil blend for your potted broccoli and Brussels sprouts, ensuring robust growth and bountiful harvests. Ideal Plant Varieties: Discover the best broccoli and Brussels sprout varieties for container gardening, including compact and high-yielding options. Planting ...

Tras realizar una visita a Avonlea, Ana vuelve a Ingleside, la que es ahora su casa. Han pasado seis años desde que ella y Gilbert dejaran atrás la Casa de sus Sueños y el joven matrimonio se ha transformado en toda una familia con cinco hijos.