From the icy poles to the evergreen rainforests, life has found a way to flourish in nearly every environment on Earth. This book explores the startling discoveries of new life forms in extreme environments, such as the strange worlds of the ocean depths. Whilst marvelling the world around us, it also confronts the human impact on the environment. The mounting evidence for global warming is explored and challenges us to work towards a more sustainable...

Pruning is an important part of keeping young trees beautiful and healthy. View many live demonstrations of this essential (and often overlooked) gardening task. By the end of this lecture, you will know the tools, timing, techniques and tips for effective tree pruning for all times of the year.

Move from outer elements of sustainability—such as solar energy, ecocities, and organic agriculture—to inner dimensions of sustainability: spirituality, holistic health, and well-being. Learn what faith-based organizations have to say about sustainability, investigate meditation, and delve deeper into the Slow Food Movement..

Discover everything you need to make trees and shrubs a manageable investment in your outdoor spaces with this practical course filmed in beautiful natural locations and our in-studio garden. Taking you through different landscapes, climates, and seasons, these 12 lectures reveal strategies for shopping, planting, and caring for trees and shrubs like the experts.

Once you've got an idea for your landscape, it's time to shop! Where are the best places to buy trees and shrubs? How do you spot a healthy and structurally sound tree? How should you care for your new purchases until it's planting time? Get all the answers here.

Explore some of the many ways you can extend your garden through fall and take advantage of the cool air and warm soil. You'll learn how to add bulbs for a splash of spring beauty, prune and protect your plants from a potentially harsh winter, install a lovely cool-season garden, harvest and store herbs, and learn from your experience to plan for an even better garden in the spring.

Buildings and cities have a huge impact on our well-being, sustainability, and ecological footprint. See how architects design green buildings that are regenerative—giving back more energy than they take—by using natural daylight, nontoxic materials, and superior levels of air quality and thermal comfort, all for about the same cost as conventional building..

Many of us don't live under ideal growing conditions. Here, Ms. Myers shows you ways to adapt your trees and shrubs to compensate for challenging conditions. First, explore the different types of shade and learn some ideal plantings for each. Then, learn how to recognize and deal with both flooding challenges and drought challenges.

Visit a small-space garden and investigate methods for solving common planting problems for stubborn areas such as deck edges, patios, and the spaces around air conditioners and gas meters. Find out some of the best choices for poorly lit areas, learn how to dodge common watering mistakes, and more - grounded in the basic science behind how light, water, and microclimates affect a garden.

Ms. Myers gives you an overview of the step-by-step process for creating a garden, guiding you through the process of weeding old garden spaces; testing your soil; evaluating growing conditions; picking the best topsoil; using annuals, perennials, and biennials to best effect; and mapping out your garden with the space available.