| 101 Kid-Friendly Plants: Fun Plants and Family Garden Projects Contributor(s): Krezel, Cindy (Author) |
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ISBN: 1883052548 ISBN-13: 9781883052546 Publisher: Ball Publishing OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2008 Annotation: Families looking to enrich their green thumbs while beautifying their homes will enjoy this comprehensive guide to indoor and outdoor gardening using nontoxic flowers, vegetables, trees, and houseplants. Sorted by type--plants from seed, bulbs, annual, perennials, fruiting trees, sensory plants, etc.--each plant is thoroughly explained and made easy to identify using color photographs. Details such as the flora's preferred habit and why a particular plant is good for kids are included along with suggestions for use in the garden. Seventeen gardening projects illustrate a variety of creative and fun ways for children and parents to plant together, including butterfly gardens, herb pots, hanging baskets, rock gardens, and cutting gardens. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Flowers & Plants |
| Dewey: 635 |
| LCCN: 2007043442 |
| Physical Information: 0.45" H x 6.85" W x 9.57" (0.99 lbs) 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Families looking to enrich their green thumbs while beautifying their homes will enjoy this comprehensive guide to indoor and outdoor gardening using nontoxic flowers, vegetables, trees, and houseplants. Sorted by type--plants from seed, bulbs, annuals, perennials, fruiting trees, and sensory plants--each plant is thoroughly explained and easy to identify using color photographs. Details such as the flora's preferred habit and why a particular plant is good for kids are included along with suggestions for use in the garden. Seventeen gardening projects illustrate a variety of creative and fun ways for children and parents to plant together, including butterfly gardens, herb pots, hanging baskets, rock gardens, and cutting gardens. |