Eve awoke with tears streaming down her cheeks. As she had done too many times recently, she had cried herself awake. She glanced over to the nightstand through the blur of tear filled eyes where the digital readout told her it was 2:00. The same as yesterday and the day before. In fact, as far back as she could remember in recent history, it didn't matter what time she went to bed, she always woke up at the same time
Global Industries Uncovered
Global Industries Uncovered examines the global nature of six global industries by investigating the interdependence between people, places and environment
In this revised and updated 2nd edition of Florida Gardener's Handbook, gardeners in the Sunshine State are handed all the know-how they'll need to grow a lush, productive garden. The environmentally sound growing info for both edible and ornamental plants found here is your green thumb map to success. With profiles of more than 300 plants proven to thrive in Florida's unique climate, including shrubs, trees, perennials, annuals, vegetables, fruits, tropical plants, lawn grasses, and more, you'll be able to select the best plants to create a beautiful landscape or a high-yielding edible garden. Helpful charts highlight sun and shade requirements and offer clear and concise plant variety information. Month-by-month care and cultivation guides are offered for each plant group, guiding your journey?even if you're a first-time Florida gardener. Authors Tom MacCubbin and Georgia B. Tasker, along with pro gardeners Robert Bowden and Joe Lamp'l, address the many challenges of Florida gardening, including a changing climate and saltwater gardening information. The how-to methods for planting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, and much more are rich with information essential to Floridians. This comprehensive and extensive guide is the best resource for growing in the Sunshine State. Whether you live in Nassau County, the Florida Keys, or somewhere in between, the Florida Gardener's Handbook has you covered.-- Source other than the Library of Congress
Cultivating the best vegetable garden on the block starts long before the seed hits the soil. It begins with planning and preparation. If you find the whole process of growing your own food a wee bit intimidating, one of the most trusted, recognizable, and sought-after voices in the gardening world is here to cut through the tough stuff and get you growing like a pro as quickly as possible. Inside you'll find: Detailed how-to-grow profiles for 40 of Joe's most beloved crops, with insider tips you don't want to miss, Instructions for designing your garden to be both high-yielding and resilient, Advice and know-how for building raised beds, starting seeds, extending the growing season, managing pests, and more, A detailed rundown of essential organic garden care practices, including watering, fertilizing, mulching, staking, and harvesting, A step-by-step tutorial for building Joe's famous (and super-sturdy!) square tomato cages, Simple strategies for making life in the garden easier-and even more flavorful This openhearted and sincere manual for growing an organic vegetable garden is the book Joe's fans have long been waiting for! Book jacket.