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Question that we will discuss the 16th of January What’s the topic/purpose for this book?Obsession with the orchid Collecting “stuff” is a way of life Lot of poaching going in (long lists)  stole tree to sell and buy crack  (A true desire)Was “somewhat” involved with the heroin, cocaine, and marijuana trade while in PanamaRead about … Continue reading THE ORCHID THIEF BY SUSAN ORLEAN

Downloaded 16 May 2023 To start out; some stats- it took me 10 hours and 30 min to read/audio listen to the book. I’m not the sharpest item in the tool kit: what does reciprocity mean? Reciprocity is the practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit, especially privileges granted by one country or … Continue reading Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmer

My Insights:                Overall ,it was a good novel, but the information provided did not make me a better gardener.  For my smile face ratting I would give it a 😊 😊.  Story was wrapped around a garden where men who were employed at the garden were deployed to fight WWI.  What I thought was … Continue reading The Kew Garden Girls by Posey Lovell (May 2023 book)

Introduction Micelle is a compost fanatic. likes talking to other composters about "their bin" & tricks and trades George Washinton even had a compost pile talk about successful backyard com-posting this book gives a DIY kit. Chapter 1 composting will amend you soil, and improve your garden (p.8) ability to bind heavy metals so your … Continue reading Composting for a new Generation by Michelle Balz(April 2023)

It's a re-read from October 18, 2017 notes are from the scriber Going to reread this book again, will add more comments: Earlier notes: look at the first review

I would give this book a 4 out of five.  My initial impression is that others in the book club are not going to be that excited about the book, and I can see why!  This is a decent reference book.   I’m a veggie gardener (except for my roses).   Even though it was published in … Continue reading Stolen Harvest by Vandana Shiva

9 people attended even Santa came and gave out treats! (Yeah!!) thanks Santa Copy right 2012 Dec 2022 book Started 12/7/2022 Plants did not get along together (History & mythology) P.21 Affecting their grape vines. Mix vetches with turnips and chickpeas with cabbage in order to keep away catepillers Garden almost retired in the dark … Continue reading Companion Planting by Bob Flowerdew

Preface Neuron is an amazing nerve cell that rules our existence Good health is by reputation we needed to know more about our brain it lasts a lifetime wellness is an art bio hacks are: sound, vision, breathing, and moving Chapter 1 Back to the Future health and wellness don't work you have to master … Continue reading Neuron smart wellness made easy by Julia Jones, PhD

The Nature Fix by Florence Williams october 25, 2022 by scriber 10/25/2022 was referred to this book from a webinar I attended about Japanese Gardens Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative Introduction The Nature Fix by Florence Williams Notes from book that was purchased October 25, 2022 by scriber was referred to this book from a webinar I … Continue reading The Nature Fix by Florence Williams (Feb. 2023 book)

Downloaded book the 18th of October Introduction: are people grown with seeds in their fists. People liked the Victory Garden I. Genetically Engineered p. 12 some are grown to garden has a 7.0 operating system to garden Tony Avent liked wildflowers he was selling houseplants to neighbors. He was a plant nerd learned about propagated … Continue reading The Roots of My Obsession: Thirty Great Gardeners Reveal Why They Garden