Native Plant Stories

Native Plant Stories
Title Native Plant Stories PDF eBook
Author Joseph Bruchac
Publisher Fulcrum Publishing
Pages 164
Release 1995
Genre Fiction
ISBN 9781555912123

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A collection of Native American nature stories which focus on the importance of plants.

A Way to Garden

A Way to Garden
Title A Way to Garden PDF eBook
Author Margaret Roach
Publisher Timber Press
Pages 321
Release 2019-04-30
Genre Gardening
ISBN 1604698772

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“A Way to Garden prods us toward that ineffable place where we feel we belong; it’s a guide to living both in and out of the garden.” —The New York Times Book Review For Margaret Roach, gardening is more than a hobby, it’s a calling. Her unique approach, which she calls “horticultural how-to and woo-woo,” is a blend of vital information you need to memorize and intuitive steps you must simply feel and surrender to. In A Way to Garden, Roach imparts decades of garden wisdom on seasonal gardening, ornamental plants, vegetable gardening, design, gardening for wildlife, organic practices, and much more. She also challenges gardeners to think beyond their garden borders and to consider the ways gardening can enrich the world. Brimming with beautiful photographs of Roach’s own garden, A Way to Garden is practical, inspiring, and a must-have for every passionate gardener.

Native American Animal Stories

Native American Animal Stories
Title Native American Animal Stories PDF eBook
Author Joseph Bruchac III
Publisher Fulcrum Publishing
Pages 171
Release 2020-10-16
Genre Juvenile Fiction
ISBN 1682752054

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The Papago Indians of the American Southwest say butterflies were created to gladden the hearts of children and chase away thoughts of aging and death. How the Butterflies Came to Be is one of twenty-four Native American tales included in Native American Animal Stories. The stories, coming from Mohawk, Hopi, Yaqui, Haida and other cultures, demonstrate the power of animals in Native American traditions.Parents, teachers and children will delight in lovingly told stories about "our relations, the animals." The stories come to life through magical illustrations by Mohawk artists John Kahionhes Fadden and David Fadden."The stories in this book present some of the basic perspectives that Native North American parents, aunts and uncles use to teach the young. They are phrased in terms that modern youngsters can understand and appreciate ... They enable us to understand that while birds and animals appear to be similar in thought processes to humans, that is simply the way we represent them in our stories. But other creatures do have thought processes, emotions, personal relationships...We must carefully ccord these other creatures the respect that they deserve and the right to live

Native American Stories

Native American Stories
Title Native American Stories PDF eBook
Author Joseph Bruchac
Publisher Fulcrum Publishing
Pages 164
Release 1991
Genre Fiction
ISBN 9781555910945

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A collection of Native American tales and myths focusing on the relationship between man and nature.

Native Plants, Native Healing

Native Plants, Native Healing
Title Native Plants, Native Healing PDF eBook
Author Tis Mal Crow
Publisher Native Voices Books
Pages 245
Release 2001-01-01
Genre Religion
ISBN 157067986X

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This book is a must for beginners and serious students of herbs and of Native American ways. This set of herbal teachings, which draws strongly from the Muscogee tradition, presents an understanding of the healing nature of plants for the first time in book form. In a time of expanding awareness of the potential of herbs, this work shines and beckons. Tis Mal examines common wild plants and in a clear and authoritative style explains how to identify, honor, select, and prepare them for use. Illustrated and indexed by plant name and medical topic.

Keepers of Life

Keepers of Life
Title Keepers of Life PDF eBook
Author Michael J. Caduto
Publisher Fulcrum Publishing
Pages 292
Release 1998
Genre History
ISBN 9781555913878

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This interdisciplinary curriculum in botany and plant ecology focuses on environmental and stewardship issues using the framework of Native American stories as an introduction to the topics.

A New Garden Ethic

A New Garden Ethic
Title A New Garden Ethic PDF eBook
Author Benjamin Vogt
Publisher New Society Publishers
Pages 217
Release 2017-09-01
Genre Gardening
ISBN 1771422459

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In a time of climate change and mass extinction, how we garden matters more than ever: “An outstanding and deeply passionate book.” —Marc Bekoff, author of The Emotional Lives of Animals Plenty of books tell home gardeners and professional landscape designers how to garden sustainably, what plants to use, and what resources to explore. Yet few examine why our urban wildlife gardens matter so much—not just for ourselves, but for the larger human and animal communities. Our landscapes push aside wildlife and in turn diminish our genetically programmed love for wildness. How can we get ourselves back into balance through gardens, to speak life's language and learn from other species? Benjamin Vogt addresses why we need a new garden ethic, and why we urgently need wildness in our daily lives—lives sequestered in buildings surrounded by monocultures of lawn and concrete that significantly harm our physical and mental health. He examines the psychological issues around climate change and mass extinction as a way to understand how we are short-circuiting our response to global crises, especially by not growing native plants in our gardens. Simply put, environmentalism is not political; it's social justice for all species marginalized today and for those facing extinction tomorrow. By thinking deeply and honestly about our built landscapes, we can create a compassionate activism that connects us more profoundly to nature and to one another.