gardening

Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins and their fifteen children, a rabbit family, work together to plant their garden.

A 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.

A guide to caring for houseplants that includes simple instructions for displaying, feeding, and repotting different varieties of houseplants.

Explains how to create a garden that attracts birds, covering such topics as feeding stations, plant choices for various purposes, and problem solving, providing information for each ecological region of North America. Also includes an annotated resource list.

Describes how to plan and create a vegetable garden, discussing where to plant, what kinds of vegetables to grow, seeds and seedlings, watering, maintenance, and pests.

Introduces students to the cuisine of the United States, with step-by-step instructions for making traditional American dishes and an overview of the country's geography, people, history, and culture.

Introduces students to the cuisine of Italy, with step-by-step instructions for making traditional Italian dishes and an overview of the country's geography, people, history, and culture.

Introduces students to the cuisine of India, with step-by-step instructions for making traditional Indian dishes and an overview of the country's geography, people, history, and culture.

Introduces students to the cuisine of France, with step-by-step instructions for making traditional French dishes and an overview of the country's geography, people, history, and culture.