Gardening - Reference

Gardening is said to be one of the most therapeutic hobbies you can engage yourself in, whether you have a green thumb or not. It is said to be not only a good exercise for the body, but also a good source of sense...

Learn how to identify the most important temperate plant families Based on the most up-to-date research, Temperate Garden Plant Families spans the spectrum from Acanthaceae (the acanthus family) to Zingiberaceae (the ginger family), and reflects the current scientific consensus about the family status of...

Is growing marijuana permitted where you live? A hydroponic system is your homegrown solution. With marijuana laws changing rapidly, millions of gardeners with an interest in growing Cannabis can finally step out of their curtained basements and raise this unique and ancient plant without...

Beginner's Illustrated Guide to Gardening is a one-stop, easy to understand, beautifully designed book with step-by-step instructions and photographs for every important gardening and landscaping technique. New homeowners with no prior knowledge of landscape care will learn how to turn their yards from weedy,...

This groundbreaking, practical guide for orchid lovers focuses on those species likely to be cultivated, including 375 Bulbophyllum species and 170 related species and hybrids. This is a black-and-white edition.Author: Emly A. SiegeristISBN-10: 0881929840ISBN-13: 9780881929843Publisher: Timber Press (OR)Language: EnglishPublished: 07/15/2008Pages: 296Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.88lbsSize: 9.00h...

Choice Outstanding Academic Title Florida Book Awards, Bronze Medal for General Nonfiction Plants play a critical role in how we experience our environment. They create calming green spaces, provide oxygen for us to breathe, and nourish our senses. In The Nature of Plants, ecologist...

In Gardening Complete, eight of North America's top gardening experts--and Cool Springs Press authors--present 19 subjects of critical interest to anyone who wants to learn or broaden gardening skills. Whether your main interest is in designing landscapes and gardens, ornamental gardening to make your...

The desire for beautiful gardens is as strong as ever. An own garden as a private oasis of well-being, but also as a place of prestige can be much more than lawn and flowerbed, path, and hedge. The projects by professional landscape and garden...

GROW YOUR OWN MAGIC MUSHROOMS AT HOMEThis book is a step by step guide on how to cultivate your own Psilocybin MushroomTo successfully grow magic mushroom is very simple if you can follow the principles and process, as with any other plants, they also...

An updated and expanded version of the popular Ball Culture Guide, this in-depth reference guide provides specific information for nearly 400 crops, including 97 new species, in easy-to-read reference charts. Includes expanded plug information, 288-cell production, and perennial liner information.Author: Jim NauISBN-10: 1733254102ISBN-13: 9781733254106Publisher:...

Design, plant, accessorize, and care for your very own fairy garden by choosing the perfect container, planting luxurious pint-sized plants, decorating with properly scaled accessories, and telling a story through the delicate fairies you choose. Fairy gardens are enjoying an astonishing surge in popularity...

This introductory manual was written to provide prospective olive growers (both city people looking for a change in lifestyle and existing farmers) with information that may assist them to avoid some of the pitfalls and if nothing else understand what olive farming is about....

Create your own enchanting witch's garden and draw energy from the earth with this guide to cultivating your very own magical ingredients.A green witch embraces the power of nature, draws energy from the earth and the universe, and relies on stones, plants, flowers, and...

Dozens of tips and tricks to remove troublesome animals from your yard and garden Deer, rabbits, and raccoons, among a dozen other mammals, are a constant plague to the homeowner, whether they devour the plants in the vegetable garden or chew up the landscaping...

"A luscious and colorful immersion into the world of the peony." --Petal Talk The bold blooms, pretty colors, and heady fragrances of peonies make them one of the most popular flowers, both in gardens and floral arrangements. Peony--by leading experts David Michener and Carol...

In a climate of economic uncertainty, social unrest, and unpredictable weather patterns, the most important issue may be how we produce our food. What happens if something disrupts our petroleum-dependent food system? What will you do? More importantly, what will you eat? The Complete...

Grow Fruit is your one-stop, step-by-step reference for growing your own fruit, from tree fruits like apples and figs to soft fruits like strawberries and blueberries to tender fruits like citrus and avocados. Now refreshed with a bold new look, this guide has been...

Classic information with a contemporary feel: Garden Wisdom & Know-How provides green-thumbs and novices alike with everything they need to know about gardening. From soil composition to fertilizers to planting and landscaping on your dream-acres or in small containers, this book is charmingly illustrated...

Have you recently taken up gardening as your hobby? Gardening is a very relaxing and helpful activity for any age, especially for those who have the "green thumb" or for someone who can grow anything. It has been proven a stress-reliever in most and...

Are you a chef or a cook that enjoys using different types of herbs in your cooking? Wouldn't you like to have your own herbs in abundance and always have a stash available every time you are in the kitchen? You can create your...

Highlights 150 beautiful sage species and hybrids.Author: Betsy ClebschISBN-10: 1604695102ISBN-13: 9781604695106Publisher: Timber Press (OR)Language: EnglishPublished: 06/15/2013Pages: 344Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.80d

In this delightful and profusely illustrated encyclopedia, noted hybridizer and nurseryman Bill McClaren provides an authoritative account of garden-worthy dahlias for every garden design. Nearly 700 selections are included, complete with notes on their history, awards, and cultural peculiarities. Additional chapters on dahlia care...

'Phrases and images fill you with delight... This is the most honest writing I've ever read' Carol Klein.Author: Clare LeightonISBN-10: 0956254535ISBN-13: 9780956254535Publisher: Little Toller BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/31/2010Pages: 256Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 8.40h x 6.10w x 0.70d

Growing Extraordinary Marijuana is a concise, simple and affordable guide to both ancient and modern methods of cultivating marijuana. Gottlieb's focus is on the traditional techniques used by ganja farmers of India and Oaxaca. Mexico as well as modern techniques such as hydroponics and...

If you want to learn about composting, then get "HowExpert Guide to Composting."Maybe you have just learned about composting or maybe you knew about it but did not know where to start. This book is your go-to guide to learn all about composting and...

The North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual provides extension specialists and agents, researchers, and professionals in the agriculture industry with information on the selection, application, and safe and proper use of agricultural chemicals. The manual is revised annually offering a wealth of up-to-date and reliable...

Talk with your Spanish-speaking employees--no prior knowledge of Spanish needed!Perfect Phrases in Spanish for Gardening and Landscaping gives you more than 500 vital words and phrases specific to the landscaping industry, with translations spelled out phonetically so you can say what you need to...

In this earth-friendly, organic guide, John Walker's fresh approach encourages you to see garden weeds as more than simply unwelcome invaders in your flower borders, kitchen garden, allotment, greenhouse, polytunnel, patio, courtyard, containers, lawn, path or drive. Whatever your garden's size, Weeds will help...

A data-intensive guide to the culture of species in the orchid genus Dendrobium.Author: Margaret BakerISBN-10: 0881923664ISBN-13: 9780881923667Publisher: Timber Press (OR)Language: EnglishPublished: 03/13/2009Pages: 992Format: PaperbackWeight: 4.15lbsSize: 11.10h x 8.20w x 1.69d

Table of Contents Introduction Garlic Harvesting Health Benefits of Garlic Weight Loss through Garlic Antiviral and Antibacterial Skin Protector Garlic for Your Liver Blood Sugar Reduction Cholesterol Reduction Onions Soil Preparation for Onions Seed Propagation Planting Thinning Proper cultivation of Onions Harvesting To Top...

The Lady's Recreation: Or The Third And Last Part Of The Art Of Gardening Improved is a book written by Charles Evelyn and published in 1717. It is a comprehensive guide to gardening, with a focus on the cultivation of flowers and ornamental plants....

Earwigs, silverfish and blood-sucking bedbugs are just a few of the species this guide will help you to identify and control in your home and garden. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 75 species of wood chewers, blood suckers, garden wreckers and food pests...

An up-to-date encyclopedic reference to all known species, with the most complete listing of cultivars yet published. Since most magnolias are highly ornamental their garden use is a primary focus of the book, though every aspect of magnolias from history to hybridizing is treated....

Today's gardeners have more plants and design ideas to choose from than ever before. But is there something missing in their gardens if they ignore their ties to the past? Denise Wiles Adams has written a remarkable book of history and horticulture that documents...

The most complete book of its kind, this comprehensive text describes 607 species and 2150 varieties and cultivars, with the help of plentiful drawings and photos. This book is only available through print on demand. All interior art is black and white.Author: Gerd Kr?smannISBN-10:...

Even beginner gardeners can select plants to create a stunning garden as unique as this land itself--with expert help to ensure success!Prairie & Plains States Getting Started Garden Guidecontains all of the information you need to choose and care for plants in Oklahoma, Kansas,...

If you're ready to get back out into your garden, have a copy of Genius Gardening Hacks handy. If you're ready to get your hands in the dirt, and if you're looking for tips for beginners for working in an indoor or outdoor garden,...

'He was the best informed, liveliest and most innovative gardening writer of our times' GUARDIAN'Infuriating, irascible ... a brilliant gardener and a brilliant writer' Monty Don, Observer Christo Lloyd was recognised as one of the foremost gardeners and garden writers of the 20th century....

This waterproof log book is the perfect place for recording your work in the garden. Use this journal throughout the seasons, from building catalog wish lists early in the year, to noting the first signs of spring, to recording what vegetable crops you planted...

Table of Contents Introduction Growing Olives Olive Propagation Popular Varieties Table and Mill Olives Soil Conditions Soil Moisture Pruning Harvesting of the Fruit Olives for Taste Extracting Olive Oil Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction If you have been reading the ancient holy books, you...

A fun and environmentally sound method of using forgotten soil for your gardenAuthor: Paul R. SmithISBN-10: 1432733176ISBN-13: 9781432733179Publisher: Outskirts PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/17/2008Pages: 52Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.14lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.12d

Maintain a beautiful garden with chickens? Easy. Chickens are great gardening assistants, with lots of benefits for a home garden and landscape--from soil-building to managing pests and weeds. Home gardens can be great chicken habitats if designed well, and Gardening with Free-Range Chickens For...

The Veterans Gardening Guide is an energetic, positive, helpful resource for veterans, novice gardeners and garden enthusiasts. It will guide them in planting, pruning and year-round care for gardens that will help to improve the lives of individuals with allergies, asthma and Chronic Obstructive...

"If you want to successfully add more bold fronds and a tropical style to your landscape, Designing With Palms is the comprehensive book for you." --Gardenista Palms are a landscape staple in warm, temperate climates worldwide. But these stunning and statement-making plants are large,...

Meant primarily for gardeners in USDA zones 8-10, The Tropical Look encompasses most of the southern U.S. and the West Coast. This groundbreaking encyclopedia of lush plants will also be useful to gardeners in other zones who are interested in growing tropical-looking plants (as...

This book is about the native wild orchid species (not hybrids) originating from Southeast Asia. It describes 401 orchid species in 94 genera.Author: Peter O'ByrneISBN-10: 9810444796ISBN-13: 9789810444792Publisher: Orchid Society of South East AsiaLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/31/2008Pages: 168Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.30lbsSize: 9.30h x 6.30w x 0.60d

Al Rogers has been growing peonies since childhood, and this book represents more than 60 years' experience. Peonies are treasured by gardeners for their longevity, lush foliage, rich fragrance, and landscape uses. Captured within these pages are not only the flavor, charm, and history...

Some gardening books are annuals and some are hardy perennials. Here is a one-of-a-kind book of the latter sort, an entertaining mix of facts, advice, reminiscence, and humor for gardeners to dip into year after year - especially in winter, when they can't dig...

The key to growing healthy, beautiful plants is good soil. This practical all-region guide helps you understand the unique characteristics of your garden's soil and build its natural fertility using organic and sustainable methods. Written by soil and horticulture experts from across North America,...

Angus Stewart has worked for decades on selecting and breeding Australian plants to make them more gardener-friendly. Creating an Australian Garden not only passes on the knowledge gained from Angus's extensive experience as a plant breeder, it empowers us all to unlock the secrets...