The Gardener's Home Companion
Author: Betty Mackey
Publisher:
Published: 1991
Total Pages: 680
ISBN-13: 9780760708415
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFive chapters devoted to creating and maintaining your garden.
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Gardener's Home Companion/How to Raise and Propagate More Than 350 Flowers, Herbs, Vegetables, Berries, Shrubs, Vines, and Lawn and Ornamental Grasse
Author: Betty MacKey
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 1991-05-09
Total Pages: 680
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA comprehensive gardening reference book that provides the beginning or expert gardener--and all those in between--with everything he or she needs to know about raising over 350 edible and ornamental plants. Unique step-by-step instructions with over 150 line drawings make every part of the gardening process accessible and understandable. Here is the key to doing great things in the garden.
Homegrown Vegetables, Fruits & Herbs
Author: Jim W. Wilson
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Published: 2017-04-01
Total Pages: 448
ISBN-13: 1607654210
DOWNLOAD EBOOKComplete vegetable gardening system for busy people who want to grow fresh produce to save money and ensure their food is safe.
Gardening with Nature - How to Grow Your Own Vegetables, Fruit and Flowers by Natural Methods
Author: Leonard Wickenden
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Published: 2016-01-26
Total Pages: 389
ISBN-13: 1447498224
DOWNLOAD EBOOK“Gardening With Nature” is a classic guide to growing fruit, vegetables and flowers with a focus on using mainly natural means. With simple, step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams, this volume is ideal for the eco-friendly gardeners with little previous experience. Contents include: “Fundamentals”, “Preparing and Repairing the Soil”, “The Care of Seedlings”, “Beginning the Young Plant Through Infancy”, “Vegetables – What to Grow”, “Vegetables – How to Grow Them”, “The Flower Garden – The Lawn”, “Small Fruits”, “Large Fruits – Reclaiming Old Orchards”, “Herbs – How t Grow Them”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.
Companion Planting
Author: Tyler Gordon
Publisher:
Published: 2020-11-30
Total Pages: 226
ISBN-13: 9781914220234
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSupercharge your garden and enjoy tons of organic crops with the amazing benefits of companion planting! Do you want to discover how you can easily boost your garden's productivity? Interested in how companion planting can kickstart your vegetables, keep away pests, and improve your garden's health? Or do you want to know the best herbs, flowers, fruits and vegetables to plant together? Then keep reading! Whether you want to spruce up your garden with a dash of color and scents, drive away problem insects to protect your crops, or develop a thriving ecosystem by taking advantage of nature, companion planting is a proven, highly effective way of dramatically improving your organic garden's health and yield. So how can you begin incorporating it into your existing garden? And how can you plan new beds with companion planting in mind? Drawing on a wealth tried-and-tested advice which gardeners have used for decades to transform their gardens, Companion Planting offers you a fool-proof beginner's guide to pairing organic vegetables, fruits, herbs and more. Ideal for anyone with a new or existing garden, inside you'll learn how you can attract beneficial insects to your garden, drive away problem insects, and build beds of plants which all help each other grow. Plus, you'll also discover the best herbs, flowers, fruits and vegetables to plant together for maximum results! Inside this comprehensive guide, you'll discover: - Why You Should Be Practicing Companion Planting Today! - Breaking Down The Benefits of Companion Planting (and The Science Behind How It Works) - Simple Steps For Transforming Your Existing Garden Into a Companion Garden - How To Set Up a Companion Garden For The First Time - Amazing Herbs and Flowers That Will Revolutionize Your Garden's Health - Handy Tricks For Keeping Out Bad Insects (and Inviting The Good Ones In!) - The Top Beginner Planting Mistakes To Avoid - And So Much More! With common-sense advice for garden maintenance and a detailed list of everyone's favorite crops and their companions, this ingenious guide compiles decades of gardening knowledge into a simple format that even beginner gardeners can understand. If you dream of an overflowing vegetable patch and fruit hanging from every tree, or if you need an organic, all-natural way of eliminating pests, then it's time to see why so many people swear by companion planting.
Starting & Saving Seeds
Author: Julie Thompson-Adolf
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA
Published: 2018-10-02
Total Pages: 163
ISBN-13: 0760360804
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGrow fabulous food and flowers from seeds, then save seeds to make next year's garden even better. Creating dinner from food you’ve grown provides a fantastic sense of accomplishment. Now, imagine the pleasure of starting plants from seeds, tending them, planting them in your garden, harvesting their fruits, and enjoying a delicious meal or bouquet. But that's not the end of the journey. Now you can turn around and save the best seeds for next year’s garden. Suddenly, you’re self-sufficient; you’ve grown your own garden from seed to seed. In this book, you'll find the tools you need to become a seed starting and saving champion. Author and gardening expert Julie Thompson-Adolf walks you through every step of the journey, making the entire process a joy. You’ll find hints to encourage stubborn seeds to germinate, lists of varieties to add to your garden, charts for quick growing reference, and simple DIY projects to aid your seed starting and saving adventure. (Learn how to make seed bombs and an indoor seed-starting station.) The extensive plant entries inside cover all the most popular vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers. Get started with tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and melons, or chamomile, cosmos, sweet peas, and poppies—accompanied by beautiful photography from Libby Williams. Whether you’re an experienced gardener new to seed starting and saving or a brand-new grower, you’ll soon have healthy, productive, beautiful plants for your garden.
Starting from Seed
Author: Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Publisher: Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 118
ISBN-13: 9781889538099
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis fully illustrated, easy-to-use guide includes everything readers need to know to collect, store, and grow seeds successfully--whether they're novices or experienced gardeners. Full-color photos throughout.
Leaves, Roots & Fruit
Author: Nicole Johnsey Burke
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
Published: 2023-04-25
Total Pages: 257
ISBN-13: 1401969100
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn Intuitive Gardening System Built for Success Do you dream of walking through your own kitchen garden with baskets full of delicious food you grew yourself? But are you waiting to begin because you think you don’t have enough space, sun, time, or experience? Then consider this: Plants want to grow. And when you match a plant’s needs to your own resources, you’re just one step away from success in the kitchen garden. Nicole Johnsey Burke—founder of Gardenary, Inc., and author of Kitchen Garden Revival—is your expert guide for growing your own fresh, organic food every day of the year, no matter where you grow. More than just providing the how-to, she gives you the know-how for a practical and intuitive gardening system that includes: - Leaves – quick satisfaction from abundant harvests, most available and simplest to grow; includes salad greens and herbs - Roots – underground harvests that require more tending and are built for endurance, longevity, and longer shelf life; includes tubers, bulbs, and rhizomes - Fruit – the most demanding and sweetest of all, requiring the most space, sunlight, and consistent watering to blossom; includes beans, squash, and tomatoes Burke provides clear step-by-step instructions for setup, care, and harvest for each category of plants, complete with insightful tips for every level of gardener to grow with their plants. There’s always a plant you can grow right where you are, right away—all you have to do is follow the steps.
Organic Companion Planting for Beginners
Author: Dion Rosser
Publisher:
Published: 2023-10-25
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781638182672
DOWNLOAD EBOOKYour definitive guide to companion planting and all its benefits! Are you thinking about gardening as a hobby? Do you want to grow your food but don't know where to start? Are you concerned about how to garden without using chemicals? Then you need this book. Companion planting is an age-old gardening technique farmers and gardeners use to grow their crops organically. When you learn how companion planting works, you'll see there's no need to use chemical fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides - the plants do it all for you. In this book, you will: Understand what companion planting is Discover where it originated Learn how to plan your garden and get it ready for planting Learn about the tools you need Gain insight into what plants work with others and what don't Learn about the benefits certain plants bring to others Find out if it's better to grow from seed or purchase starts (seedlings) Learn how to water your garden and care for it Understand more about how to get the soil structure right Learn how and when to harvest your garden Find many organic fertilizer recipes you can make in your own kitchen. This comprehensive guide will provide you with all the necessary information you might need when starting your companion planting journey.
Floret Farm's Discovering Dahlias
Author: Erin Benzakein
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 2021-03-09
Total Pages: 229
ISBN-13: 1452181853
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA stunning guide to growing, harvesting, and arranging gorgeous dahlia blooms from celebrated farmer-florist and New York Times bestselling author Erin Benzakein, founder of Floret Flower Farm. World-renowned flower farmer and floral designer Erin Benzakein reveals all the secrets to growing, cultivating, and arranging gorgeous dahlias. These coveted floral treasures come in a dazzling range of colors, sizes, and forms, with enough variety for virtually every garden space and personal preference, making them one of the most beloved flowers for arrangements. In these pages, readers will discover: • Expert advice for planting, harvesting, and arranging garden-fresh dahlias • A simple-to-follow overview of the dahlia classification system • An A–Z guide with photos and descriptions of more than 350 varieties • Step-by-step how-to's for designing show-stopping dahlia bouquets that elevate any occasion Expert Author: Erin Benzakein's gorgeous flowers are celebrated throughout the world. Her book Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers was a New York Times bestseller and her first book, Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden, won the American Horticultural Society Book Award. Filled with Wisdom: Overflowing with hundreds of lush photographs and invaluable advice, DISCOVERING DAHLIAS is an essential resource for gardeners and a must-have for anyone who loves flowers, including flower lovers, avid and novice gardeners, floral designers, florists, small farmers, stylists, and designers.
