Gardening - Reference

Explore the mystery of what makes us love gardening, via history, science, art, and philosophy. Whether you seek sanctuary in your potting shed, find paradise amongst your patio plants, or enjoy the simply solace of your hands in the soil, there is beauty, peace,...

Gardening Logbook is a perfect way to track your gardening goals for beginners and experienced gardeners.The 120-page logbook is designed to be helpful for both indoor and outdoor gardening of Fruits, Flowers, Vegetable, and Herbs. This simple and straightforward log book includes the following...

Learn to attract and feed Eastern, Western, and Mountain Bluebirds with this pocket-sized guide. The Eastern Bluebird's blend of sky blue and rusty orange is a happy sprinkle of color in any backyard or garden. Easily tamed and full of personality, bluebirds are like...

Learn to attract and feed a variety of orioles with this pocket-sized guide. The flaming orange of the male Baltimore Oriole is always splendid to see. And the oriole's familiar series of whistle songs pleasantly reminds us that spring has arrived. You love these...

Learn to attract and feed cardinals with this pocket-sized guide. The vibrant red of the male Northern Cardinal is stunning any time of year--and nothing is more beautiful than the early spring duets of cardinals singing their hearts out. You love these beloved birds,...

Delve into this fascinating appreciation of milkweed, an often-overlooked plant, and discover an amazing range of insects and organisms that depend on it as the seasons unfold, with this collaboration between a noted ecologist and an award-winning botanical illustrator. Ecologist Eric Lee-M臈er and noted...

Climate change is upon us, and we need to act now in our own small ways without waiting for anyone. Inthis book, Dr Mpanga (a farmer, teacher, research, and consultant with expertise in sustainable andregenerative agriculture systems) presents a comprehensive guide of circular agriculture...

Learn to attract and feed a variety of woodpeckers with this pocket-sized guide. The splash of red on black and white--few backyard guests are more exciting to behold than the Downy Woodpecker. And what can capture a bird-watcher's attention like a woodpecker drumming against...

All professional or amateur botanists, plant lovers, and gardeners will want this important book in their libraries.Author: Gil NelsonISBN-10: 1561641979ISBN-13: 9781561641970Publisher: Pineapple PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2000Pages: 258Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.03lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.70dReview Citation(s): American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2001 pg. 630

In local Horsham historian Dr Maggie Weir-Wilson's latest book, we learn about her passion for allotmenteering and about the history and endurance which has ensured allotments continue to be available across our nation for its people to grow fresh, healthy food for their families,...

You may be surprised to discover that there are more living things in one teaspoon of soil than there are people on the planet. In just one spoonful of healthy soil, there is a huge variety of nutrients, minerals, micro-organisms - an immense natural...

Are you feeling run down and burned out from living in an urban environment? Do you want to cut down on living expenses and get back in touch with nature? Let's take a look at what the Northeast Backyard Homestead 3-In-1 Forager's Collection has...

Learn to attract and feed a variety finches with this pocket-sized guide. The bold yellow color of the male American Goldfinch is a welcome sight in any summer garden. And the pleasing songs and high-pitched calls of all the finches truly bring your yard...

Enhanced & Expanded 2nd Edition with 40 New Entries.The Doobieous Dictionary: The A-Z Guide to All Things Cannabis 1,420 Entertaining Terms About America's #1 Obsession Full of cannabis idioms, colloquialisms, and scientific terms with blunt satire. Build your bud vocabulary... Weed out their ignorance......

Discover over 330 houseplant varieties and make the most of them with care advice, design inspiration, and step-by-step projects. Turn your living space into an indoor oasis with the RHS's definitive guide to more than 330 houseplant varieties. Take your house plant collection to...

Chronicle life in your garden with this elegant 5-year journal full of tracking tools, planning space, gardening guidance, and inspiration. Compiled by garden personality Linda Vater, The Garden Journal is an essential record-keeping tool for every gardener, no matter what you grow. From daily...

Get more out of your garden in winter by planning, creating and planting a beautiful outside space Unlock your garden's winter potential and see the beauty and promise of the colder months with award-winning garden designer and author Naomi Slade. There is so much...

Book of Strains, Second Edition covers the 65 Marijuana Strains most commonly found in dispensaries. Would you like to know more about medical marijuana? Do you question the accuracy of information you were given about cannabis strains? Do you wonder which strains are highest...

Book 3 of the Hungry Garden series talks about the other hungry species dwelling in your garden - insects! Whether they're eating your plants - or eating the insects that are eating your plants - insects are fascinating to learn about, even the garden-wreckers.Learn...

Are you new to gardening or worried you don't have enough space to create that bountiful garden you've been dreaming of, full of all your favorite fruit and veggies? Do you also want to do your bit to help the planet in the fight...

Combining environmental consciousness with organic techniques and a dusting of folk wisdom, this book reveals the growing secrets of sphagnum peat moss and intake air filters to increase yield.Author: Tina Wright, HansISBN-10: 0914171542ISBN-13: 9780914171546Publisher: Ronin Publishing (CA)Language: EnglishPublished: 02/23/2000Pages: 150Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.36lbsSize: 8.53h x...

HowExpert Guide to Gardening: 101 Tips to Learn How to Garden, Improve Your Gardening Skills, and Become a Better Gardener is a complete handbook of everything you need to know to grow the garden of your dreams. In this guide, you'll learn how to...

Raised-bed gardening is a form of gardening in which the soil is enclosed in three-to-four-foot-wide (1.0-1.2 m) containment units ("beds"), which are usually made of wood, rock, or concrete and which can be of any length or shape.This book covers: -Soil Gardening-Hydroponics-Container Gardening-Organic Gardening...

Plot Gardening: The Ultimate Guide on How to Create the Most Beautiful Garden, Learn Tips and Tricks on How You Can Have A Garden You Can Be Really Proud Of!These days, more and more people are discovering the joys of gardening. They get into...

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as...

First published in 1917, this vintage book contains a beginner-friendly guide to garden frames-wooden enclosures for plants that often have lids and enable the growing of some plants all year round. It offers useful information on the different types of frames that can be...

First published in 1917, "Potatoes and Root Crops" is a beginner-friendly guide to cultivating a range of root vegetables, including onions, potatoes, carrots, artichokes, and more. Root crops are a great place to start for those with little previous experience as they stay in...

In this newly updated guide, you will learn the fundamental aspects of all tomato plants that have helped growers around the world create the largest tomatoes. You will learn the basics of composting and fertilization and what each tomato plant benefits best from. You...

Never garden alone The Month-By-Month series is the perfect companion to take the guesswork out of gardening. With this book, you'll know what to do each month to have gardening success all year. Written by authors in your state, the information is tailored to...

"The Story of the Garden" provides a detailed history of the garden, exploring its origins and development throughout the ages. Contents include: "The Traditional Influence of Ancient Garden Lore", "The Mediaeval Garden", "The Tudor Age", "Stuart Times", "French and Dutch Influences", "The Georgian Period",...

There is no better book on the subject of the secret language of flowers and their possible intrinsic spiritual and magical powers than Floriography Today: The Symbolic Meanings & The Possible Powers of Trees, Plants and Flowers by S. Theresa Dietz.There are 440 pages...

"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...

This vintage book is a complete guide to the tomato, being a treatise on history, benefits, common problems, growing, harvesting, marketing, and many other related aspects. Easy-to-digest and profusely illustrated, this vintage handbook is a wealth of timeless information, and will be of considerable...

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...

This antiquarian text contains a simple and practical guide to home food production, containing all the information an amateur gardener could possibly need to know about starting and managing their own vegetable garden. This text was originally produced during the Great War period to...

First published in 1910, "Gardening Difficulties Solved" contains a selection of Questions and Answers taken from the columns of "The Gardener" magazine. The questions deal with a wide range of gardening topics and represent some of the most common problems faced by gardeners. Their...

"The Garden At Home" is a 1912 gardening handbook written by H. H. Thomas. Designed for the amateur gardener, it gives an overview of some of the more common aspects of gardening as well as simple, practical instructions and expert gardening tips. Profusely illuminated...

Originally published in the 1920s. One of the earliest titles ever published on fern gardening and culture. The author was a well known gardening expert with many books to her credit. Contents Include: Ferns in General Fern Collecting How to Form an Outdoor Fernery...

Town Gardening is a comprehensive handbook written by B.C. Ravenscroft in 1883, providing a detailed guide to growing trees, shrubs, and plants suitable for town culture in outdoor gardens, window gardens, and greenhouses. The book covers a wide range of topics including soil preparation,...

The Gulistan or Rose Garden of Beauties is a book translated by Charles F. Horne. It is a collection of stories and poems written by the Persian poet Saadi in the 13th century. The book is divided into eight chapters, each dealing with a...

Choose the right houseplants for your space and then help them thrive with Houseplants for Beginners at your side. Having happy, healthy plants can make a space feel happy and healthy too. They add color, texture, and beauty--and can also improve air quality. For...

Houseplants is the ultimate guide to growing healthy indoor greenery. Learn the basics of caring for houseplants, with tips on light, water, humidity, potting, grooming, temperature, propagation, and more. Discover profiles of more than 80 popular houseplants, including asparagus fern, croton, episcia, fuchsia, pothos,...

Are you feeling run down and burned out from living in an urban environment? Do you want to cut down on living expenses and get back in touch with nature? Let's take a look at what the Northeast Backyard Homestead 3-In-1 Forager's Collection has...

A Dissertation On Oriental Gardening is a book written by William Chambers in 1773. The book is a comprehensive study of the art of gardening in the oriental style. Chambers explores the principles and techniques of oriental gardening, drawing on his own experiences and...

A Book of Sundry Drafts, Principally Serving for Glasiers: And Not Impertinent for Plasterers, and Gardeners is a book written by Henry Shaw and published in 1848. The book is a collection of various drafts and designs that are mainly intended for use by...

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...

Taking its cues from the wonderful world of online dating, Houseplant Hookups explores the pros and cons of cohabitating with different houseplants.★ "Isabel, who hails from three generations of plant-loving family members, shares her expertise and knowledge of houseplants in this amusing, informative book,...

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...

DK brings you a horticultural handbook to fulfill your every need and seed! Get your gardening gloves on and join the green-fingered journey to growing orchids successfully at home. Ideal for first-time gardeners, Grow Orchids contains everything you need to raise stunning, long-lasting blooms...

Supercharge your food garden while reducing your workload with over 80 detailed solutions, techniques, and methods that resolve some of gardening's most common challenges. Illustrated with gorgeous photographs of inspiring gardens, projects in process, and tempting homegrown vegetables, and authored by Resh Gala, a...