Gardening - Fruit

This volume contains a collection of classic articles on the subject of grafting grapevines, complete with historical information, simple directions, and helpful tips. Highly accessible and full of invaluable information, these articles have been carefully selected for a modern readership, and will be of...

This vintage book contains a complete guide to growing cranberries and blueberries, with information on pest control, cultivation methods, fertilisation, and much more. This accessible and comprehensive guide contains all the information an existing or prospective grower will need to know, and contains simple,...

This vintage text contains a comprehensive yet concise guide to growing citrus fruits, complete with simple instructions and information on growing lemons, oranges, grapefruits, and other citrus fruits. Written in clear, understandable language and full of useful information and handy tips, this text is...

This vintage text contains a comprehensive guide to tree fruit growing, with particular focus on growing pears, quinces, and stone fruits. Profusely illustrated and full of handy tips and invaluable information, this text will be of considerable utility to the modern fruit grower, and...

This book is for the backyard gardener who wishes to grow Blue Berries, or the person interested in starting his/her own back yard Blue Berry U-Pick Nusery, like I have, for Under $500.00 This book is about $6.00, I WISH I had this book...

Whether you have a backyard or only a terrace, you bet you can grow beautiful heirloom tomatoes From the host of PBS's You Bet Your Garden, Mike McGrath will teach you everything you need to know about choosing tomato varieties, germination, planting, staking, caging,...

This antiquarian book contains a comprehensive guide to growing apples for commercial purposes, with information on the industry, setting up an orchard, equipment and tools needed, and much more. This detailed and accessible guide will be of considerable utility to anyone with an interest...

A notecard set featuring exquisite watercolours of an array of fruit. These watercolours were commissioned by the US Department of Agriculture as a national register of fruits, featuring varieties from the United States and around the world.Author: Editors of Abbeville PressISBN-10: 0789254611ISBN-13: 9780789254610Publisher: Abbeville...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

85 fruits booksCollection of fruits from many continents around the world that should be known.Fruits are beneficial to the body.Nice picture, VirtualWhen you see real fruit? You will instantly rememberHave fun learningAuthor: Laurel QueenISBN-10: 8640170177ISBN-13: 9798640170177Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/25/2020Pages: 88Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.42lbsSize: 10.00h...

This special re-print edition of Liberty Hyde Bailey's book "Cherries" is a guide to growing cherries. Written in 1895, this classic text provides insight into the cultivation of cherries. Chapters include The Classification of Cherries, Sour Cherries in Western New York and Sweet Cherries....

A raised planting bed is a large planting box or enclosed garden bed that's elevated slightly above ground level. These beds are ideal if you have poor soil quality or bad drainage in your yard since they give you a little more control over...

Pumpkin Patch takes emergent readers on a trip to the pumpkin patch while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, making sure they aren't facing...

This special edition of 'Leaf Characters of Apple Varieties' was produced by the Massachussetts Agricultural Experiment Station, and first published in 1922. It is also known as 'Bulletin No. 208.' Features sections on Which Are the Characteristics of Leaves, What To Look At, Classification...

This vintage book is a detailed article on maintaining and rejuvenating old and neglected fruit trees. Written in plain language and profusely illustrated, this article will be of considerable utility to farmers and orchard owners, and would make for a useful addition to collections...

This vintage book is a complete guide to training fruit trees, with a special focus on codon training. Profusely illustrated and written by an expert on the subject, "Cordon Training Of Fruit Trees, Diagonal Vertical, Spiral, Horizontal" will be of considerable utility to those...

All aspects of root pruning fruit trees are covered in this informative article written by an expert on the subject. Thoroughly recommended reading for the budding home gardener. Illustrated with black and white drawings and diagrams forming a complete how-to guide. This book contains...

"An excellent book that is needed by all who are interested in growing citrus in Florida or elsewhere."--Florida Garden Guide"Filled with tips on growing Florida's claim to fame. . . . Can help anyone grow grapefruit, oranges, lemons, or limes."--Tampa TribuneWhether you're responsible for...

Do you want to learn how to grow healthy, sustainable vegetables, herbs and fruits in tubes, pots and various containers without having a green thumb? If yes, then read on....Everyone has their own reasons, motivations and drive for gardening. It can start out as...

Enjoy bushels of crispy apples and baskets of juicy blueberries from your own backyard. Authors Lewis Hill and Leonard Perry provide everything you need to know to successfully grow delicious organic fruit at home, from choosing the best varieties for your area to planting,...

If you're interested in growing your own fruits and vegetables, you've joined the ranks of a blossoming group of DIY gardeners who place a premium on the idea of self-reliance. But like any other kind of gardening, growing edibles is not a one-size-fits-all pursuit:...

Get the inside dirt, South Carolina This ultimate local guide to growing vegetables and other edibles provides you with insider advice on climate zones, average frost dates, and growing season details across South Carolina. Information includes details on sun, soil, fertilizer, mulch, water, and...

Winner of the American Horticulture Society Book Award "Phillip's first-hand knowledge anchors this innovative and highly readable book in practical wisdom that both beginner and long-time fruit growers will find invaluable."--Toby Hemenway, author of Gaia's Garden Many people want to grow fruit on a...

Featuring 455 color photographs, drawings, and plans, this book is the most up-to-date and original guide available on potager design and edible landscaping. With this book gardeners may beautify existing gardens or create new gardens that are both handsome and productive. The myriad of...

How to grow your own food in the smallest spaces - in pots on balconies, courtyards and windowsills Increasingly people are keen to grow some of their own food, giving them fresh, delicious and healthy ingredients right on their doorstep. Homegrown food also means...

In this complete and approachable manual on grape growing in Texas, Jim Kamas asks the essential question all potential growers need to answer: Why do you want to plant a vineyard? Outlining the challenges and risks to all who think viticulture is a weekend...

Every farm and homestead can enjoy the timeless pleasure of a fruit orchard. Yet this can also be challenging, because few people today have the depth of knowledge and experience that's needed to produce healthy trees and nutritious, great-tasting fruit. At the same time,...

A kaleidoscopic celebration of the USDA's pomological collection, offering an engaging, biophillic meditation upon the sweetest of the earth's produceThe United States Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection encompasses 7,497 botanical watercolor paintings of evolving fruit and nut varieties, alongside specimens introduced by USDA...

Get the Inside Dirt, Texas This ultimate local guide to growing vegetables and other edibles provides you with insider advice on climate zones, average frost dates, and growing season details across Texas. Information includes details on sun, soil, fertilizer, mulch, water, and the best...

From planting vines to savoring the finished product, Jeff Cox covers every aspect of growing flawless grapes and making extraordinary wine. Fully illustrated instructions show you how to choose and prepare a vineyard site; build trellising systems; select, plant, prune, and harvest the right...

Grow your own food in the Golden State There is nothing more regionally specific than vegetable gardening--what to plant, when to plant it, and when to harvest are decisions based on climate, weather, and first frost. The Timber Press Guide to Vegetable Gardening in...

From perfect pink ladies to rough-skinned russets: a gorgeous study of the wondrous variety of applesWilliam Mullan's obsession with apples began when he saw his first Egremont Russet at a Waitrose grocery store outside of London. Fascinated by its gnarled, potato-like appearance and shockingly...

Grow your own apples, figs, plums, cherries, pears, apricots, and peaches in even the smallest backyard Ann Ralph shows you how to cultivate small yet abundant fruit trees using a variety of specialized pruning techniques. With dozens of simple and effective strategies for keeping...

Get the inside dirt, Virginia This ultimate local guide to growing vegetables and other edibles provides you with insider advice on climate zones, average frost dates, and growing season details across Virginia. Information includes details on sun, soil, fertilizer, mulch, water, and the best...

"A comprehensive guide for growing vegetables and herbs filled with hands on advice and time-tested techniques." --The American Gardener You can grow beautiful, healthy, delicious veggies and herbs right from the start--just follow the trustworthy advice found in The Beginner's Guide to Growing Great...

Healthy plants don't happen by accident. To grow strong and verdant, plants need sun and water as well as soil that has sufficient nutrients...And to grow ingredients, you need someone to guide you through.Grow fresh ingredients at home - this book discusses 3 of...

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This special edition of 'Winter Rhubarb: Culture and Marketing' was written by Reginald Bland, and first published in 1898. The book covers topics like Rhubarb and Winter Rhubarb, Selection of the Location, Preparing the Field, Planting, Marketing, Propagation and Development, and more. This fast...

This book is a vintage article on the loquat, a species of plant belonging to the family Rosacaea and native to south-central China. It contains a wealth of information on its natural history, uses, properties, and other related aspects, and would make for a...

Herbal medicine can seem daunting, but you are probably using medicinal herbs in more ways than you realize. If you've ever brewed a cup of tea, drizzled an infused dressing over a salad, or relaxed in the tub with a bath bomb, you've likely...

The Fruit Garden: A Treatise Intended To Explain And Illustrate The Physiology Of Fruit Trees; Illustrated With Upwards Of 150 Figures has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for...

Raised bed gardening is for everyone and there are no special skills required. Would you like to start gardening but have less space than you'd like? Or would you like to start gardening but feel daunted at having a massive garden? Or do you...

Full of useful tips and practical garden wisdom, this straightforward guide shows you everything you need to know to grow a more bountiful harvest with less work. Stressing the utility of raised beds and wide rows, gardening expert Dick Raymond shares his time-tested techniques...

Grow your own vegetable garden with this practical, straightforward gardening guide. There is nothing more fulfilling than growing your own home produce. You don't have to be a seasoned gardener to produce a healthy, flourishing garden -- all you need is a few seeds,...

In this updated 2nd edition of Texas Fruit & Vegetable Gardening, you'll find much-needed advice and practical tips on growing an edible garden, no matter which part of The Lone Star State you call home. Growing in Texas isn't easy. It's either too hot,...

"The best wine book I read this year was not about wine. It was about cider"--Eric Asimov, New York Times, on Uncultivated Today, food is being reconsidered. It's a front-and-center topic in everything from politics to art, from science to economics. We know now...

Get the inside dirt, North Carolina This ultimate local guide to growing vegetables and other edibles provides you with insider advice on climate zones, average frost dates, and growing season details across North Carolina. Information includes details on sun, soil, fertilizer, mulch, water, and...

There is no despair in a seed. There's only life, waiting for the right conditions-sun and water, warmth and soil-to be set free. Everyday, millions upon millions of seeds lift their two green wings. At no time in our history have Americans been more...

Discover forgotten low-input food gardening methods for surviving uncertain times ahead. Gardening When It Counts helps readers rediscover traditional methods to produce healthy food. Author: Steve SolomonISBN-10: 086571553XISBN-13: 9780865715530Publisher: New Society PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/30/2006Pages: 360Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.17lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.08w x 0.88d

*As seen in The New York Times How to cultivate, harvest, and utilize North America's largest native fruit It is hard to eat more than one pawpaw at a go. The creamy rich pulp with tropical flavors ranging from mango and pineapple to banana...