Gardening - Reference

"Plant Families - How To Know Them" is a 1948 guide to identifying plants by H. E. Jaques. It aims to teach the reader how to readily attribute any and every plant they see to its proper family, as well as to provide them...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: James Alexander GambleISBN-10:...

First published in 1849, "The Ladies Flower-Garden Of Ornamental Annuals" is a charming guide to a variety of plants that can be found in typical gardens. It offers detailed descriptions of each plant treated, as well as tips on planting propagating, maintaining, etc. This...

Maximise your income and improve your results with growing rice.Increase your crop yield by 50%, 100% and in some cases over 200% using these simple methods. Use less resources to produce higher quality crops.Chapters include: -- Important advances in rice production- Assessing climate, soil...

Companion Container Gardening for Beginners - A Complete Step-By-Step Guide There is nothing like enjoying fruits and vegetables fresh out of your backyard. The rich flavor, aroma and taste are definitely worth the little extra effort involved in growing your own plants. But what...

People grow gardens for a number of reasons. While most people take relief from growing their own vegetables and saving money, some pursue gardening as a hobby. The pride and pleasures of getting involved with nature are plenty. You get to experience a sense...

*Award-Winner in the "Home & Garden" category of the 2015 USA Best Book Awards Understanding Roots uncovers one of the greatest mysteries underground--the secret lives and magical workings of the roots that move and grow invisibly beneath our feet. Roots, it seems, do more...

The orchid is the most evocative of flowers, inspiring in some of its admirers a fanaticism akin to madness, as demonstrated in Susan Orlean's popular novel The Orchid Thief. This elegant survey of the orchid treats its place in legend and suggests the impact...

Unlike animals that can run from danger or migrate to a more hospitable environment, plants must rely on adaptations that permit them to survive where they are. The fascinating mechanisms that plants employ to survive in challenging environments are clearly explained and illustrated in...

Known through several editions simply as "the fern bible," this classic covers identification, propagation, cultivation, and landscape uses of ferns. The heart of the book is a selection of 132 hardy and tender species suitable for gardens in various climates or in the greenhouse....

" Stein] knows what has to be done, but she has also shown a new way to do it. Think of the author as a sort of jujitsu gardener; in her hands the very strengths of weeds are turned to her advantage."--New York Times...

This engaging collection of letters follows the course of a year in the gardens of two passionate gardeners, Nancy Goodwin and Allen Lacy. They share a climate zone (7A), but their gardens differ enormously. Lacy gardens on a 100-by-155-foot plot of former farmland in...

Expanding urbanization along Florida's coastlines has resulted in increased construction of individual residences, condominiums, and commercial establishments. This surge in construction has produced a concomitant need and demand for landscaping to solve not only a esthetic but functional problems in design. Unfortunately, there are...

Originally published London 1905. The author with his many years of experience details all that is necessary to secure the successful cultivation of the "Queen of Flowers." This is a fascinating book for any rose enthusiast or flower gardener and also contains much information...

Gardener's Guide to Botany is a basic manual to botanical information. Written for gardeners by a gardener this manual teaches the gardener about plant seeds, flowers, roots and leaves.Author: Paul R. WonningISBN-10: 1084188910ISBN-13: 9781084188914Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/27/2019Pages: 186Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.56lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w...

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...

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...

Author: Jerry BakerISBN-10: 0345309499ISBN-13: 9780345309495Publisher: Ballantine GroupLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/12/1983Pages: 242Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.73lbsSize: 9.26h x 7.30w x 0.63d

Beat the rising cost of living and transform your garden on a budget with Anya the Garden Fairy. The Money-Saving Gardener reveals the tips and tricks to keeping costs down without compromising on style or impact. Learn how to repurpose what you have and...

Observations On Modern Gardening, And Laying Out Pleasure Grounds, Parks, Farms, Ridings, Etc. (1801) by Thomas Whately is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of landscape gardening in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book covers a wide range of...

"A gardening book you shouldn't be without" - The Independent From the world's leading authority on gardening, the Royal Horticultural Society bring you their essential seasonal guide to growing, harvesting and grounding yourself in nature. Beautifully illustrated throughout in full-colour, including artworks by Angela...

A beautifully illustrated collection of 100 quizzes and puzzles to test the horticultural and botanical knowledge of gardeners and plant lovers everywhere RHS Puzzles & Brain Teasers for Gardeners is a beautifully illustrated collection of 100 quizzes and puzzles to test the horticultural and...

This book is ideal for beginners, improvers and those serious about growing tasty, healthy organic fruit and vegetables. It will empower readers to grow food for a family, and help work out how to get the best results. Many books give sowing and growing...

Contents - Foreword - Introduction - List of Plates- - I Greenhouse and Plant Frames - 2 The Garden Room or Annex - 3 Bottle Gardening - 4 Ventilating, Watering, Feeding and Potting - 5 Methods of Propagation - 6 Warm Greenhouse (Stove) Plants...

A fresh approach to gardening by bestselling author and England's favorite gardener Monty Don. "Think of your garden like a meal. When you select a recipe, you're choosing it based on inclination, experience and circumstance. Making a garden, big or small, uses exactly the...

Growing up in Barnwell South Carolina we always had a family garden. As I traveled the world and earned my degree in psychology, I gained a new understanding of stewardship. Permaculture principles not only apply to the landscape of your local environment but how...

This classic book contains a guide to the growing and care of wildflowers, and would be a great addition to the bookshelf of any gardening enthusiast. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce...

The Amateur Orchid Cultivators' Guide Book (1900) is a comprehensive guide to growing orchids for beginners, written by H. A. Burberry. The book covers a wide range of topics related to orchid cultivation, including the history of orchids, the different types of orchids, the...

Grow a Flourishing Vegetable Garden While Feeding Your Spirit From planting your first seedlings to harvesting your crops and everything in between, gardener and homesteader Brian Brigantti helps you create a thriving vegetable garden right in your own backyard--all while giving you valuable insights...

Plan your garden and track your plants throughout each growing season with this comprehensive gardening journal--perfect for beginner and seasoned gardeners alike! Whether you're new to gardening or an experienced green thumb, this gardening journal from Sarah Simon (@themintgardener) and Colin Simon will help...

The Mother Earth News Guide to Vegetable Gardening is a must-have volume packed with time-tested information, photographs, and charming illustrations for home gardeners everywhere. For years, millions of readers have turned to Mother Earth News for trusted advice on growing vegetables and fruits. The...

Provides propagation information on nearly 140 native plants -- shrubs, trees, forbs, and grasses. A working manual designed for use by both nursery professionals and home gardeners.Author: Robin RoseISBN-10: 0870714287ISBN-13: 9780870714283Publisher: Oregon State University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/1998Pages: 256Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.99lbsSize: 9.99h x 7.03w x...

John Dick's 1917 work is a comprehensive source of information to aid the amateur gardener.Author: John Harrison DickISBN-10: 1429013095ISBN-13: 9781429013093Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Language: EnglishPublished: 02/26/2009Pages: 260Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.86lbsSize: 9.05h x 6.03w x 0.69d

One of America's biggest and most diverse landscapes begins in your yard. There's no way around it: Texas is huge. The state dials in at well over 250,000 square miles, housing most of the United States' power grid, arguably all of its delicious food,...

Alexander Watson's 1859 work is a general reference for the inexperienced gardener. The book is designed to provide information on all aspects of gardening, including fertilization, sowing, pruning, and diseases, so as to inspire people to begin their own gardens.Author: Alexander WatsonISBN-10: 1429012978ISBN-13: 9781429012973Publisher:...

With more than 1,000 images and descriptive texts, this is the ultimate celebration of the world's most gorgeous gardensThis internationally bestselling inspirational resource for garden-lovers and designers is now reissued with a gorgeous new cover - bringing the book's winning blend of authority and...

Gardening And Monthly Calendar Of Operations is a comprehensive guide to gardening, providing plain and practical instructions for the cultivation of fruit, flower, and kitchen gardens. Written by Indispensable Handy Books in 1861, this book offers a wealth of information on every aspect of...

This book offers a treasure trove of information about over a thousand varieties of vegetables cultivated in Europe and the United States during the nineteenth century. The descriptions of vegetable varieties, growing techniques, and even culinary advice are as relevant today as they would...

The Practical Husbandman And Planter V1, April, May, And June: Or Observations On The Ancient And Modern Husbandry, Planting, Gardening, Etc. (1733) is a book written by the Society Of Husbandmen And Planters. The book provides a comprehensive guide to ancient and modern farming...

The plight of the monarch butterfly has captured public attention and sparked widespread interest in helping to save their dwindling populations. In this in-depth portrait of the monarch butterfly--covering its life cycle, its remarkable relationship with milkweed, its extraordinary migration, and the threats it...

The original, and still the best, biodynamic sowing and planting calendar, now in its 62nd year. Shows the optimum days for sowing, pruning and harvesting plants and crops. All in times shown in EST.Trusted by generations of farmers and gardeners, the ultimate biodynamic almanac...

Following the success of her unique illustrated portrayal of worldwide varieties, A Gardener's Guide to Snowdrops, now in its second edition, this entirely original and up-to-date volume presents well over 700 new additions.Every entry is described and illustrated in full colour for ease of...

Author: Brent C. DickersonISBN-10: 0595202276ISBN-13: 9780595202270Publisher: iUniverseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2001Pages: 352Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.24lbsSize: 9.02h x 6.06w x 0.90d

How to keep alive 119 gorgeous indoor plants, then help them bloom and thrive. You've welcomed a plant into the home: Now what? Your first job is to keep it alive, then after that help it bloom and thrive. Learn all the tips and...

This fully updated second edition of the best-selling Weeds of the Northeast provides lavish illustrations for ready identification of more than 500 common and economically important weeds in the Northeast and in the Upper Midwest and Mid-Atlantic states. This new edition covers the region...

Pacific Northwest Month-by-Month Gardening is the definitive guide to successful gardening year-round in the Pacific Northwest -- states include Washington, Oregon, British Columbia (Canada), and Northern California. Do you live in the Pacific Northwest? Do you care about landscaping and gardening? Say no more--we've...

Celebrate the weird, wacky, and wonderful world of plants with a book that revels in the diversity of the botanical world. Plants are truly awe-inspiring. They can be vast, minute, smelly, or spectacularly ugly. Some plants live on their own, or by growing off...

There are over 20,000 species of bee worldwide, of which just seven species are honeybees. In the US alone, there are over 4,000 species of bee, whereas Europe only have nearly 2,000 bee species and the UK has 275. The Wild Bee Handbook is...

All your gardening questions are answered in this updated classic guide to planning, planting, and caring for your outside space. Create and maintain your perfect garden with the world's finest and most authoritative source of gardening tips and advice from the experts at the...

Learn to attract and feed a variety of hummingbirds with this pocket-sized guide. The glittering throat patch of the male Ruby-throated Hummingbird is a worthy adornment for this princely bird. And what else can captivate a bird watcher as much as a hummingbird's aerial...