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Each ScienceFlix unit will help your child hone literacy skills while bolstering his or her understanding of important science, technology, and engineering concepts. Rich multimedia, science news, careers, hands-on experiments, and projects offer a number of different ways to engage with the content.
You and your family can access ScienceFlix anywhere there is an internet connection at https://plumcreeklibrary.org/resources/.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Turn your attention to how settlement patterns—from rural to suburban to urban—and their existing infrastructures affect sustainability by defining how people can travel within and between locations. How can cities transition to ecocity design? What are the greenest modes of travel? How can we continue to drive cars and still live sustainably? Find out here..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
What does it mean to live sustainably? How can we better live within the biophysical limits of the planet without engaging in self-denial? Begin to answer these questions here as you consider how your choices of home, food, transportation, energy, and more promote a sustainable lifestyle..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Every day, the sun delivers 14,000 times more energy than the human economy uses. Discover how solar energy in all its forms can be harnessed and used in efficient ways, in addition to the financial benefits that come from using it. Learn how you can use energy wisely in your home..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Conclude this series with a look at some fun (and challenging) ways to enhance the ornamental appeal and space efficiency of trees and shrubs. Learn pruning methods that help create tunnels or help plantings grow flat against walls or fences; tips for shearing plants into interesting shapes; and growing trees and shrubs in containers, or from cuttings and seeds.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Learn how to implement a recovery plan to bring your landscape back to health from various threats. Is the problem actually worth treating? What kinds of insect traps should you use (and avoid)? How can adjusting the surrounding environment help? And why are black walnut trees often such a big problem?
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
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.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
If you bring your own reusable grocery bag to the supermarket, or buy “green” products, you’re already engaging in sustainable living practices. But you might not be aware of the other steps you could be taking, both small and large, to make an impact and save money wherever you live, whether it’s on acres of land or in a small city apartment. Every aspect of life can be reconsidered in terms of sustainability, from your choice of home and...
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Learn how you can live a greener lifestyle and establish a regenerative ecological footprint through the choices you make every day as a consumer, whether you’re shopping for groceries or replacing your carpeting. Find out why organics cost more, how you can make safe and effective cleaning products at home, and more..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
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.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Just as important as choosing the right tree or shrub is planting it correctly. Here, Ms. Myers takes you step by step through the planting process. Learn how to dig the best holes, whether or not to stake your trees, when to fertilize (the answer may surprise you), proper watering methods, and more.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Discover everything you need to know about soil and how to make it work for your dream garden. You'll learn how soil works, how to improve the soil in your garden space, the benefits of specific soil types, how composting and mulching can strengthen the health of your garden, how and when to fertilize your plants, and - most important - the best way to plant your garden and prepare it for spring.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Using evergreens, new plantings, and borderline hardy plants, explore how to manage leaves with less stress; how to insulate plantings for winter with mulch, cloth, and more; how to make repellents to protect plants from animals; and how to mitigate the effects of salt damage.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
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.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Discover the many possibilities for framing your landscape with trees and shrubs. Ms. Myers provides you with ideas for landscapes of different sizes, and also shows you the importance of taking into consideration everything from flowers and fruit to texture and mature size when choosing trees and shrubs for your unique patch of land.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
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..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
What does a sustainable economy look like? Take an in-depth look at the core concepts necessary for an economy that meets people’s material needs while respecting the hierarchy of sustainability and working in service to humanity and nature. Such ideas include a steady state economy and the movement for degrowth..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Sourcing clean water and using it wisely are key to sustainable living. Consider how systems can be designed to sustainably provide water for drinking, washing, irrigation, and other uses, and find smart ways to get the same or better services using less. Also, examine ecological approaches to handling storm water..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
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.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
When used in the right way, trees and shrubs can perform a variety of useful functions. Learn how to tap into the power of this living framework to help you conserve energy, manage storm water, reduce pollution, create privacy, and mark your property lines - all while providing a rich, visually interesting landscape.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
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..
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