| Author | : Joel Karsten |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 179 |
| Release | : 2015-02-15 |
| Genre | : Gardening |
| ISBN | : 1591869072 |
Provides information about how to use straw bales as planting containers for vegetable gardening.
How to Move Like a Gardener
| Author | : Deb Soule |
| Publisher | : Steiner Books |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2013 |
| Genre | : Alternative medicine |
| ISBN | : 9780615636436 |
Offers a basic understanding of biodynamic gardening in growing and preparing plant-based medicines.
Plant Breeding for the Home Gardener
| Author | : Joseph Tychonievich |
| Publisher | : Timber Press |
| Total Pages | : 217 |
| Release | : 2013-03-12 |
| Genre | : Gardening |
| ISBN | : 1604695374 |
Brighter zinnias, fragrant carnations, snappier green beans Plant Breeding for the Home Gardener makes it easier than ever to breed and grow your own varieties of vegetables and flowers. This comprehensive and accessible guide explains how to decide what to breed, provides simple explanations on how to cross plants, and features a basic primer on genetics and advanced techniques. Case studies provide breeding examples for favorite plants like daffodils, hollyhocks, roses, sweet corn, and tomatoes.
California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening
| Author | : Claire Splan |
| Publisher | : Cool Springs Press |
| Total Pages | : 256 |
| Release | : 2012-04-30 |
| Genre | : Gardening |
| ISBN | : 1610582764 |
California abounds with edible selections to grow in the diverse conditions of the state. California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening addresses the critical elements of climate, soil, sun, and water that affects growing success. More than sixty fruits, vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers are highlighted, and helpful charts and graphs for planning and planting the garden are included.
Fine Foliage
| Author | : Karen Chapman |
| Publisher | : St. Lynn's Press |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2013 |
| Genre | : Gardening |
| ISBN | : 9780985562229 |
Foliage comes in a mind-boggling variety of color, shape and growth habit. But which ones complement each other and work best for the many garden situations people have? Fine Foliage gives the home gardener 60+ examples of plant combinations that work for every purpose, whether in sun or shade, path or meadow, porch or poolside. Each plant combination is introduced with an on-site photograph and "Why This Works" text, accompanied by individual close-up photos and quick-tip info about care, site, soil, zone and season - a complete "recipe" that even a beginner gardener can follow. Fine Foliage brings elegant, expert design and style to the garden and patio. Full color photographs throughout. Includes an index. Fine Foliage was named one of Amazon's "Best of the Year" garden books for 2013. The Garden Writers Association has recognized Fine Foliage with a 2014 Silver Award of Achievement The Garden Writers Association has also recognized Fine Foliage with a 2014 Gold Award of Achievement
Gardening in Small Spaces
| Author | : Editors and Contributors of Fine Gardening |
| Publisher | : Taunton |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2002 |
| Genre | : Gardening |
| ISBN | : 9781561585809 |
This delightful book shows how to create a small garden that feels much larger and emphasizes ways to create privacy. Designs from some of Americas best-known landscape artists are showcased in more than 100 color photos and illustrations.
The Heirloom Life Gardener
| Author | : Jere and Emilee Gettle |
| Publisher | : Hyperion |
| Total Pages | : 240 |
| Release | : 2011-10-04 |
| Genre | : Gardening |
| ISBN | : 9781401324391 |
Tired of genetically modified food every day, Americans are moving more toward eating natural, locally grown food that is free of pesticides and preservatives-and there is no better way to ensure this than to grow it yourself. Anyone can start a garden, whether in a backyard or on a city rooftop; but what they need to truly succeed is The Heirloom Life Gardener, a comprehensive guide to cultivating heirloom vegetables. In this invaluable resource, Jere and Emilee Gettle, cofounders of the Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company, offer a wealth of knowledge to every kind of gardener-experienced pros and novices alike. In his friendly voice, complemented by gorgeous photographs, Jere gives planting, growing, harvesting, and seed saving tips. In addition, an extensive A to Z Growing Guide includes amazing heirloom varieties that many people have never even seen. From seed collecting to the history of seed varieties and name origins, Jere takes you far beyond the heirloom tomato. This is the first book of its kind that is not only a guide to growing beautiful and delicious vegetables, but also a way to join the movement of people who long for real food and a truer way of living.
Rock Gardening
| Author | : Joseph Tychonievich |
| Publisher | : Hachette UK |
| Total Pages | : 507 |
| Release | : 2016-11-16 |
| Genre | : Gardening |
| ISBN | : 1604697784 |
AHS Book Award winner Rock gardening —the art of growing alpines and other miniature plants in the company of rocks in order to recreate the look of a rugged mountaintop—has been surging in popularity. Time and space constraints, chronic drought in the American West, and a trend toward architectural plants are just a few of the reasons for the increased interest. Rock Gardening brings this traditional style to a new generation of gardeners. It includes a survey of gorgeous rock gardens from around the world, the techniques and methods specific to creating and maintaining a rock garden, and profiles of the top 50 rock garden plants.
Beyond Rosemary, Basil, and Thyme
| Author | : The Garden of Words |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 232 |
| Release | : 2019-03-15 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9780692190463 |
Beyond Rosemary, Basil, and Thyme is a unique book that is, beautifully photographed and well written that encompasses seventy interesting and uncommon herbs. Some of the included plants are cat's whiskers, cape mallow, caracalla, jasmine star, pepiche, porterweed, scented geraniums, and more. Each herb is outlined with history, a description, culture and growing, propagation and uses. You will find herbs easy to use in the kitchen, herbs to grow in the landscape, and many herbs to plant in containers for the deck or patio. It's about fragrance and it is in the leaves or the beautiful flowers. There is practical advice and tips on how to propagate the herbs whether it by seed or cuttings. The book has many tasty recipes and how-to directions for herbal projects! What sets this book apart from others are the interesting plant stories written by the person who discovered the herb, or who is a specialist about the plant. Discoveries were made around the globe and some of these stories haven't been told like this before. Whether you use this book for the recipes or growing tips or to learn more about these unusual plants, you are treated to Theresa Mieseler's passion and experience on every page. There are 200 plus pages with beautiful photographs for each plant.Beyond Rosemary, Basil, and Thyme will be sold through Shady Acres Herb Farm website - www.shadyacres.com, Amazon, and local bookstores.
