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Child’s play: learning about nature

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The ambition of authors Monica Wiedel-Lubinski and Karen Madigan is to encourage more families to get outdoors so children can discover that nature is fun. In Nature Play Workshop for Families, they've provided a practical guide to 40+ outdoor learning experiences in all seasons to spark a connection to nature vital for children's healthy growth and development.

MasteringFlowers

For flower gardeners, a primer from seed starting to snipping

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In this down-to-earth guide, Mastering the Art of Flower Gardening, Matt Mattus curates a collection of plant suggestions for spring and summer blooms, both annuals and biennials.

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Cultivated: a celebration of floral design

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In her new book, Cultivated: The Elements of Floral Style , author Christin Geall elevates floral design to a fine art in this richly informative book on the principles of floral style.

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Bob Osborne updates Hardy Roses guide

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Hardy Roses: The Essential Guide for High Latitudes and Altitudes, by Bob Osborne, is a new edition in 2020. Osborne, owner of Corn Hill Nursery in New Brunswick, has grown all of the roses he writes about, notably in harsh winter conditions without insecticides.

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Feed the Birds book features 196 species

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If you want to attract or identify birds in your garden, Feed the Birds could help. Designed as a resource for beginners as well as experienced birdwatchers, the book details 196 bird species attracted to backyard bird feeders with explanations about their behaviour and how they adapt to the environment. It also discusses a wide variety of feeders and seed types.

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