A sumptuously photographed guide by the first lady describes how her daughters and she planted a vegetable garden on the White House's South Lawn as part of an initiative to raise awareness about childhood obesity, in a reference that shares gardening tips, recipes and advice for making healthier food choices.

From their beginnings as private farmland to their current form as monuments to cultural and ethnic diversity, the unique collection of landscaped, themed gardens that compose Cleveland's Cultural Gardens holds a rich history. John J. Grabowski guides readers through this story, using both archival images and Lauren R. Pacini's photography to illustrate their development and importance.

"With guidance from The Elegant and Edible Garden, you'll learn how to create a one-of-a-kind food garden that's just as beautiful as it is functional"--

"101 creative and inspiring ideas to grow edible and decorative plants in urban environments"--

Transform small spaces to make a big difference. Join activist Tayshan Hayden-Smith on his mission to turn grey, concrete jungles into green sanctuaries planting seeds not only in the ground but also in minds to bring joy to people, places, and planet."Create green outdoor spaces no matter how small and see how transformative they can be. Gardener and activist Tayshan Hayden Smith demonstrates 20 different practical projects you can create to positively...

"In this rich and compelling narrative, garden historian Marta McDowell traces the story of how the White House grounds were conceived and how they have changed from administration to administration. From George Washington's obsession with collecting trees to Michelle Obama's kitchen garden, McDowell shows how the White House grounds are a reflection of America's enthusiasms."--Dust jacket. The front and back yard for the first family, the White...

"Fueled by the popularity of permaculture and agroecology, community food forests are capturing the imaginations of people in neighborhoods, towns, and cities across the United States. Along with community gardens and farmers markets, community food forests are an avenue toward creating access to nutritious food and promoting environmental sustainability where we live. Interest in installing them in public spaces is on the rise. People are the most...

Provides ideas for creating natural and attractive garden barriers to block out unwanted noise and distractions, and includes tips on incorporating the barriers into a garden landscape and choosing the right plants for optimal privacy.

Design and grow a beautiful, productive, small-scale vegetable garden with Kitchen Garden Revival. Discover which edibles grow best in kitchen gardens and get season-by-season advice on planting, tending, and harvesting.

Raised bed gardening is the fastest-growing garden strategy today, and Raised Bed Revolution is the definitive guidebook to mastering this consistently proven and effective gardening method. Raised Bed Revolution provides you with information on size requirements for constructing raised beds, height suggestions, types of materials you can use, and creative tips for fitting the maximum garden capacity into small spaces--including vertical gardening....