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Author: Delilah Smittle
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 317
ISBN-13: 9781592579709
DOWNLOAD EBOOKProvides step-by-step instructions for both outdoor and indoor gardening including information on seeds, soil, compost, equipment and fertilizers, as well as types of covers and greenhouses and how to garden and harvest in root-cellars during the winter. Original.
Author: Jane O'Connor
Publisher:
Published: 1998-11
Total Pages: 440
ISBN-13: 9780028627670
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA concise, user friendly guide covering all the basics, this second edition offers extensive lists of easy-to-grow plants, tips on how to save money on tools, and full-color photos and illustrations. 8-page color insert.
Author: Chris McLaughlin
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2010-12-07
Total Pages: 434
ISBN-13: 1101445831
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA garden of delight-and healthy, economical eating. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Heirloom Vegetables, readers will learn the rewards of growing heirlooms; find hundreds of descriptions and histories of a variety of available vegetables and find out how to make pollination work. ?Helps readers grow and eat locally, reduce or eliminate pesticides and additives, and save money along the way ?Includes step-by-step instructions for harvesting, drying, cleaning, and storing heirloom seeds ?For economical reasons-as well as concern for the environment and personal health-the popularity of gardening has grown in recent years
Author: Chris McLaughlin
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2012-01-03
Total Pages: 346
ISBN-13: 1101556161
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCreative strategies for gardens on balconies, ledges, fireescapes, planting beautiful borders and walkways, kids gardens, and much more!
Author: Carl A. Price
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2009-01-21
Total Pages: 348
ISBN-13: 1101022132
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPerhaps it's because of the uncertainty that surrounds the safety of produce purchased in the grocery store these days. Perhaps it's because people are looking for fun, inexpensive hobbies to dive into. Or perhaps it's because there's nothing like the taste of fresh fruits and veggies grown in the backyard. But whatever the reason, readers need advice on gardening now more than ever before. And The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Vegetable Gardening is just the place to turn. In this book, expert authors Daria Price Bowman and Carl A. Price provide information on: Expert techniques for planning and plotting a gardenUnderstanding what's necessary for soil nourishmentPlanting seeds and seedlingsGrowing fruits, vegetables, berries, and moreCultivating medicinal and healing herbsRecognizing and preventing the most common plant diseasesIdentifying and eliminating weedsPruning and trimming plantsKnowing when to harvestDeciding whether to can, dry, or freeze A comprehensive, easy-to-read book, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Vegetable Gardening is an excellent resource for anyone interested in growing fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs.
Author: Joshua Plunkett
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 356
ISBN-13: 9781592576982
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGive this book a green thumb's up. Includes CD-ROM. This guide provides the home landscaper with all the information necessary to plan, plant, and nurture trees and shrubs. Arborist professional Josh Plunkett provides the kind of practical, hands-on guidance necessary to transform yards into beautiful havens. Includes a dynamic, interactive CD-ROM featuring hundreds of full-colour photos of trees and shrubs in every season and a checklist of the most important factors necessary in choosing the right tree or shrub More than 200 different trees and shrubs featured Insider advice on how to select the healthiest plants from local and online nurseries Dozens of illustrated, step-by-step instructions for planting, feeding, and pruning
Author: Daria Price Bowman
Publisher:
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 312
ISBN-13: 9781101021729
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Delilah Smittle
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2010-02-02
Total Pages: 501
ISBN-13: 1101195681
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEnjoy and benefit from the garden all year long. Whether it's onions in the summer, lettuce in the winter, or orchids any time, 'The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Year-Round Gardening', covers every step of the process of both outdoor and indoor gardening. From seeds, soil, compost, equipment, and fertilizers to all types of covers and greenhouses, and even gardening and harvesting in root-cellars during winter, this guide is a must-have for any dedicated gardener. Over 7 million households nationwide plan to grow their own fruits, vegetables, herbs and berries. The trend has recieved a boost from Michelle Obama's White House garden - aswell as from the desire to save money on food. The only book that covers both outdoor covered gardening and greenhouse gardening, as well as root-cellar gardening and harvesting, written by an expert in the field of greenhouse gardens.
Author: Sundari Kraft
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2011-06-07
Total Pages: 452
ISBN-13: 1101529008
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHow to save money, time, and the environment-on the urban frontier With The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Urban Homesteading anyone can learn how to live sustainably and responsibly—and save money and time—in any urban environment. Expert urban homesteader Sundari Elizabeth Kraft shares her hands-on knowledge of: growing organic foods and preserving them; composting; raising small livestock and chickens; generating electricity and biofuels; and other ways to cut costs and live green. This book has all the information required to become a successful urban homesteader in any city. • Practical advice on everything from composting to clean energy. • Sundari Elizabeth Kraft is an expert in urban homesteading.
Author: Macmillan General Reference Staff
Publisher:
Published: 1998-07
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ISBN-13: 9780028651538
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