Aquaponics for Beginners
Want to build your home ecosystem to provide healthy food for your family, even if you're a beginner?Then keep readingAquaponics holds a unique place among current crop growth technologies due to the numerous benefits it provides. It's just the growing of plants in water rather than soil, along with fish aquaculture. Fish farming has replenished the water with nutrients. This book will walk you through the various Aquaponic farming systems and show you how to build and manage your own Aquaponic garden step by step. Aquaponic systems are highly prolific, fully organic, and do not require weeding, watering, bending, or digging. This is the definitive do-it-yourself guide, with everything you'll need to build your own Aquaponic system and enjoy fresh, healthful food all year. In Aquaponics for Beginners you will discover: Advantages and disadvantages of an Aquaponic systemTypes of systems in AquaponicsHow to make a plantVentilation systemsWhich plants and which fish to grow.............and much more What are you waiting for?Don't squander any more of your time! Grab your copy by clicking the Buy Now button!
The Flower-Patch Among the Hills
This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.
The Prairie Gardener’s Go-To Guide for Soil
The fifth book in the Guides for the Prairie Gardener series is all about getting good soil--from chemical composition to compost, fertilizer to fungi, and much more.Soil is a whole world under our feet, full of fun words you may have heard but never quite understood, like hard-pan, humus, loam, and tilth. In this fifth book in the Guides for the Prairie Gardener series, master gardeners Janet and Sheryl provide the basics of soil science so that you can apply it to your gardening endeavours.They answer your questions on things likeHow do I test the chemical composition of my garden soil?What's the difference between organic, inorganic, and natural fertilizers?What do those numbers on packages of fertilizer mean?How and when should I amend my garden's soil?Hot compost? Cold compost? Worm compost?Egg shells, coffee grounds, banana peels--yes or no?What exactly do mycorrhizal fungi do?In this handy Q-and-A guide, focused specifically on the prairie region, you'll learn what particles are dominant in your soil, how to make successful compost, the value of mulch, tips on no-till practices and cover crops, and solutions to problems such as compaction, heavy clay, salinity, and soil-borne diseases. With Janet and Sheryl's insight you'll soon be well on your way to healthy, happy soil.
The Prairie Gardener’s Go-To Guide for Trees and Shrubs
Book six in the Guides for the Prairie Gardeners series demystifies planting and caring for trees and shrubs on the prairies, with tips on stock size, fruit production, pests, and winter protection. Trees and shrubs together make up the bulk of Earth's biomass. They are responsible for carbon dioxide storage, oxygen production, movement of water, and a host of other functions. In our gardens, trees and shrubs provide numerous benefits, including reducing air, light, and noise pollution, protecting our homes from wind, cold, and heat, and providing habitat for birds, insects, and other animals.In the sixth book in the Guides for the Prairie Gardener series, lifelong gardeners Janet and Sheryl offer advice and recommendations to help you successfully grow trees and shrubs from the ground up. They answer your questions onWhether to choose small or large trees and shrubs to match your needs The fine art of digging holes Care and feeding (and mulching and watering and fertilizing) When and how to train and prune for your plant's health and appearance How to protect young trees and shrubs through a bitter winter When to call your local arborist Janet and Sheryl help you trouble shoot on common issues like a tree's failure to produce fruit, girdling, and weather-related challenges, as well as an introduction to pests and diseases like leaf miners, leaf rollers, leafhoppers, and their friends. They also provide prairie-specific lists of recommended trees and shrubs for flower displays, autumn colour, beautiful bark, smaller yards, hedges, and shade.
The First-Time Gardener: Raised Bed Gardening
Setting up your first raised bed garden? With help from YouTube gardening star CaliKim, you'll soon be growing your own fresh, organic vegetables, herbs, and flowers like a pro. Whether your yard is big or small, raised beds are the perfect fit. They allow you to create a controlled growing environment, filled with fertile soil, where plants thrive. Raised beds help gardeners overcome rocky or less-than-ideal soils, there's little to no weeding involved, and they can be as large or as petite as you'd like. You can even use an elevated or mobile raised bed if the only sunny space you have to grow is on a patio, deck, or driveway. In The First-Time Gardener: Raised Bed Gardening, you'll learn how to select the best raised bed for your space, what to fill it with, and tips for staking and trellising plants to save space and improve yields. Additional advice found inside includes: DIY plans for building quick-and-simple bedsInfo on the best soil mixes for filling raised bedsHow to mulch, water, and fertilize your new gardenIllustrated planting plans to help you determine how many plants fit in each bedStep-by-step project plans for unique raised bed trellising systemsThe best beginner-friendly crops to get you startedHow to maximize production from a small raised bed gardenTips to get growing in a way that won't leave you feeling overwhelmed halfway through the season Raised bed gardening is perfect for beginners, as long as you have a pro like CaliKim sharing her essential know-how and cheering you on to veggie-growing victory. This book is part of The First-Time Gardener's Guides series from Cool Springs Press, which also includes The First-Time Gardener: Growing Plants and Flowers and The First-Time Gardener: Growing Vegetables. Each book in The First-Time Gardener's Guides series is aimed at beginner gardeners and offers clear, fact-based information that's presented in a friendly and accessible way, including step-by-step instructions and full-color illustrations throughout.
The Windowsill Gardener
The Windowsill Gardener is a gorgeous beginners' guide to growing fruit, vegetables, herbs, and the very best indoor flowers from the comfort of your own home. Containing easy tips and tricks to reuse your food scraps and reduce your waste as you experiment with seeds.
Gardening for Kids with No Garden
Keeping your kids entertained while also learning valuable life lessons all year long hasnever been easier! Is your child repeatedly asking to go to their friend's house so theycan play in their garden? Do they constantly complain and ask why you don't havemore space for them to play in the dirt and decorate a beautiful garden? Maybe yourchild is becoming increasingly interested in growing their own food... you'd like to educate them, but you aren't sure how, given the limited space for gardening you have available. Didyou know that the younger generation is increasingly showing an interest in caring for their owncrops? More and more kids these days are demonstrating a true desire to return to theland, and as beautiful as this is, it also means that you as a parent have to be properlyprepared. But it doesn't have to be a big mess of learning for either of you. Even if you personally know nothing about gardening, your kid can teach themselvessimple and effective techniques for growing crops -- no matter how much space youhave (or don't have) for a garden. By showing your kid some simple strategies forgrowing their own fruits and veggies, you are not only empowering them to take care ofthemselves and live a self-sufficient lifestyle: you're also saving money for the whole family. All you need are a few materials and the right knowledge to set your kid up for success, andbefore you know it, your little one will be entertaining themselves for hours on end while yourelax comfortably, knowing that they're also building a better future for themselves. InGardening For Kids With No Garden, you'll discover: Simple yet profoundinsight into the process of plant cultivation, empowering your child for a lifetime of valuableknowledge How your kids can start their very own veggies from seed, and a play-by-playplan for what to do with the blossoms after germination 5+ of the most powerfulstrategies for starting an indoor garden -- and fun ways to get your kid excited about all ofthem Fun activities you can do with your kids to give excitement and joy a wholenew meaning How you can encourage your kids to think more sustainably -- andsome powerful DIY projects to get them involved today Tips and tricks for turning even thesmallest of spaces into a garden that is both productive and a beautiful work of artWhy attracting wildlife into your developing garden is a great idea, both for your home andfor your child's enjoyment (and how to do it easily) ... and much more. Just because you don't have a huge yard with a ton of extra space, it doesn't mean youcan't still teach your kids about gardening and self-sufficiency. Now more than everbefore, it is important to ensure that your child feels confident and safe in their own ability totake care of themselves -- and there couldn't possibly be a better way to achieve this than toteach them to grow their own food. It's an effective money management strategy for thewhole family, and it will keep your kids busy and having fun, no matter what time of year itis. If you're ready to set your kids free into a whole world of their own creation, thenscroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now.
The Art of Collecting
It may start with just one special piece that catches your eye and captures your heart, stirring an affection that quickly grows into an assemblage so dear, its sentimental value is beyond calculation. Whether it is a passion for exquisite linens, sterling silver, or fine English china--or simply the thrill of the hunt--that entices us to sift through old attics and antiques shops, estate sales, and European brocantes, we are kindred spirits, linked by an unbridled fervor for curating our favorite things.
Weed-Free Gardening
Weed-Free Gardening presents a clear and easy-to-implement plan of attack to get even the most tenacious weeds under control without the need for potentially harmful synthetic herbicides. Let's face it: weeding is far from a homeowner's favorite chore. But not everyone can afford to hire a landscape crew to keep the weeds at bay, and spraying chemical herbicides isn't a smart solution for eco-conscious homeowners or pet parents. If that's the case for you, the weed control prevention and control strategies outlined here by author Tasha Greer will have you growing flowers, vegetables, shrubs, and trees with little to no weed competition. Tasha's organic approach hands you methods for both preventing weeds early in the growing season and managing weedy intruders year-round. By following the practical guidance found in Weed-Free Gardening, you'll: Control annual weeds by disrupting their natural lifecycleLearn the whys, hows, and whens of weed-inhibiting mulching techniquesEliminate deep-rooted perennial weeds by eradicating them at their sourceMeet the best and most effective weeding tools available to homeownersDiscover many ways to keep weeds out of the vegetable garden while ensuring healthy and productive soilImplement a practical plan to gain long-term control over weeds In addition, you'll find resources for weed identification, tips for getting rid of invasive plants, useful ideas for handling areas completely overtaken by weeds, and dozens of "weed hacks" to make life in the garden so much more beautiful. Weed-Free Gardening is here with a plan to save you time, money, and energy, and help you fall in love with your garden all over again. If landscape beds overrun with weeds are making you want to give up on your garden, hope is finally here!
Landscaping for Dummies
Create an eye-catching outdoor oasis with this no-nonsense guide to landscaping As families spend more time at home, they're expanding their living space to their yards, decks, and patios. When you're ready to upgrade the look of your landscape, Landscaping For Dummies offers advice on installing fences and walkways, choosing hardy plants and trees, and enhancing natural habitats for the critters and creatures lurking in your neighborhood. You'll find out how to make your backyard a relaxing retreat space and discover the enjoyment and satisfaction that comes from working in your yard. Landscaping For Dummies includes: Lists of recommended plants and varieties, including the best ones for privacy plantings, low-maintenance groundcovers, and small gardens Advice on how to deal with special landscaping concerns, including fire-prone areas, bee and butterfly gardens, and drought-tolerant and native landscapes Instructions on installing permanent features like decks, patios, fences, and more Pointers on how to water more efficiently, including the latest tools and technologies that can save you time With a little bit of planning and some digging, trimming, or planting, you'll be set to enjoy your yard whenever the mood strikes. Let Landscaping For Dummies be your guide to making the most of your outdoor space.
Through England on a Side Saddle
Celia Fiennes is remarkable for the journeys she made, in an effort regain her health, riding through the English countryside. As well as more local journeys she made two epic tours in 1697 and 1698 travelling as far as northern England and Scotland. Travelling for it's own sake was unusual in her day, there being few roads, even more unusual for a woman to travel (only accompanied by two servants). Her accounts of her travels seem to have been written around 1702, after she had retired from travelling, and were never published within her lifetime.
Inside Your Japanese Garden
Learn how to create a tranquil outdoor space at home with this practical and inspiring guide! With instructive drawings and step-by-step techniques, Inside Your Japanese Garden walks you through designing and creating your very own Japanese garden. From small projects like benches and gates, to larger undertakings like bridges and mud walls, this book provides a wide variety of ways to enhance the space around your home, no matter the size. Instructions on how to work with stone, mud and bamboo--as well as a catalogue of the 94 plant varieties used in the gardens shown in the book--round out this complete guide. This book also features 19 gardens that author Sadao Yasumoro has designed and built in Japan, and some--like those at Visvim shop in Tokyo and at Yushima Tenjin in Tokyo--are open to the public. From small tsuboniwa courtyard gardens to a large backyard stroll garden with water features, stairs and walls, these real-life inspirations will help spark your own garden plan.These inspirational garden projects include: Tea Garden for an Urban Farmhouse featuring a clay wall with a split-bamboo frame and a stone baseThe Landslide That Became a Garden with a terraced slope, trees, bushes, long grasses and mossA Buddha's Mountain Retreat of Moss and Stone with vertical-split bamboo and brushwood fencingParadise in an Urban Jungle with a pond, Japanese-style bridge, and stone lanternsEach garden is beautifully photographed by Hironori Tomino and many have diagrams and drawings to show the essential elements used in the planning and construction.
Viola
The members of the genus Viola have so many redeeming qualities, it is no wonder that violets are one of the most beloved flowers of all time throughout the world. The lovely blooms and heart-shaped leaves of the common violet carpet the ground and welcome spring; the cheerful colors of the pansy and Johnny-jump-up bring smiles to young and old alike. Sweet violets, known for their alluring yet elusive fragrance, were used in fine perfumery and adorned ladies' hats, tussie mussies and gentlemen's lapels. The flowers of pansies, "Johnnies" and violets are edible, and the leaves of violets (Viola sororia) possess amazing medicinal properties. The International Herb Association's choice of Viola, Herb of the Year 2022 has generated much enthusiasm from friends of IHA, herbal experts, practitioners, and gardeners, who have contributed 25 articles and many beautiful photographs and illustrations of these endearing herbs. Topics include botany and culture, history and folklore, art and literature, medicinal information, and recipes for the kitchen, bath, boudoir and apothecary.
Microgreens
Do You Want to Grow Your Own Kitchen Garden? Do You Want to Boost Your Immune System, Improve Cardiovascular Health, and Lose Weight? Do You Want to Enrich Your Diet With Mouth-watering Herbs That You Can Grow on Your Kitchen Counter or Windowsill? In This Book, You'll Find Out What Microgreens Are, Why You Need Them, How to Grow Them, and So Much More! In This Book, Microgreens, You Will Discover: - The Differences Between the Seeds, Sprouts, and Baby Seed Soil, Harvesting and the Nutritional Independence of a Microgreen - How Cruciferous Plants Prevent Cancer - The Resources, Methods, and Steps You Need to Farm the Micro Grains Tips, Techniques and Methods You Need to Use- How to Sell More Microgreens and How to Apply for Certifications- Essential Equipment That Is Needed to Start Growing- A List of the Best Microgreens You Can Grow and How to Grow Them Mісrоgrееnѕ Are Thе Seedlings Оf Vеgеtаblеѕ Аnd Hеrbѕ. They Are Аn Emerging Tуре of Specialty Vegetable Thаt Реорlе Саn Buy From Ѕhорѕ or Grоw Аt Hоmе Frоm the Seeds of Vеgеtаblеѕ, Hеrbѕ, Оr Grains. They Іnсludе Some Wіld Ѕресіеѕ.Sсіеntіѕtѕ Ѕее Microgreens as a Functional Fооd, Whісh Mеаnѕ Thаt Thеу Саn Provide Kеу Nutrіеntѕ in a Рrасtісаl Wау. Sоmе Реорlе Саll Thеm a Ѕuреrfооd.
Cold-Hardy Fruits and Nuts
*Named one of the best gardening books for 2023 by Gardens Illustrated *2023 GardenComm Media Awards Silver Laurel Medal of Achievement *As seen in The New York Times The easy-to-use resource for growing healthy, resilient, low-maintenance trees, shrubs, vines, and other fruiting plants from around the world--perfect for farmers, gardeners, and landscapers at every scale. Illustrated with more than 200 color photographs and covering 50 productive edible crops--from Arctic kiwi to jujube, medlar to heartnut--this is the go-to guide for growers interested in creating diversity in their growing spaces. "[Levy and Serrano] go way beyond the standard fare. . . . With their help, you'll be growing persimmons, currants and hazelnuts in no time."--Modern Farmer Cold-Hardy Fruits and Nuts is a one-stop compendium of the most productive, edible fruit-and nut-bearing crops that push the boundaries of what can survive winters in cold-temperate growing regions. While most nurseries and guidebooks feature plants that are riddled with pest problems (such as apples and peaches), veteran growers and founders of the Hortus Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Allyson Levy and Scott Serrano, focus on both common and unfamiliar fruits that have few, if any, pest or disease problems and an overall higher level of resilience. Inside Cold-Hardy Fruits and Nuts you'll find: Taste profiles for all fifty hardy fruits and nuts, with notes on harvesting and uses Plant descriptions and natural histories Recommended cultivars, both new and classic Propagation methods for increasing plants Nut profiles including almonds, chestnuts, walnuts, and pecans Fertilization needs and soil/site requirements And much more! With beautiful and instructive color photographs throughout, the book is also full of concise, clearly written botanical and cultural information based on the authors' years of growing experience. The fifty fruits and nuts featured provide a nice balance of the familiar and the exotic: from almonds and pecans to more unexpected fruits like maypop and Himalayan chocolate berry. Cold-Hardy Fruits and Nuts gives adventurous gardeners all they need to get growing. Both experienced and novice gardeners who are interested in creating a sustainable landscape with a greater diversity of plant life--while also providing healthy foods--will find this book an invaluable resource.
The Power to Stop any Illusion of Problems
Are you tired of hearing people constantly complain and moan about a world problem, but offer you no solutions as to what you can do to help resolve this issue?This might be from close friends or family constantly taking a negative view on this particular issue, or even from hearing about the problem on the news, but not hearing any potential solutions.Can you tell what problem I am talking about yet? Of course, I am talking about scarcity.Anyone who vaguely follows this topic will know that it is consistently increasing in the US, but many don't know that it is also increasing across most other countries.So, what can you and I do to help improve the situation?The Power to Stop Any Illusion of Problems will help offer an insight into how these situations occur, in simple and understandable terms, so that you don't get confused or demotivated by too much technical jargon.It will then also show you ways that positive change can be made, rather than just telling you about all the negative impacts of global scarcity and making you feel as though all hope is lost.You will be amazed at the content included in this book, and the detail that is provided for you to digest. But what really sets this book apart from its competitors is that the information is so well presented and easy to understand.
A Complete Guide of Vegetable Gardening
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A Complete Guide of Vegetable Gardening
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Herbal Handbook
Herbal Handbook is a charming, information-packed guide to 51 herbs and their uses illustrated with rare botanical art from the renowned archives of The New York Botanical Garden. Did you know that woodruff was used as a room freshener in the Middle Ages; that crushed bergamot leaves can soothe bee stings; and that dried fenugreek seeds were found in the tomb of King Tutankhamen? Herbs are magical, and their uses myriad. Inside Herbal Handbook are fifty-one herbs portrayed in words and rare botanical art curated by experts at The New York Botanical Garden. Some, like saffron, are treasured and rare; others, like purslane, grow by the roadside. They all have a place--in the garden, in the kitchen, in the bed or the bath. Use Herbal Handbook to explore their history, how to grow them, and how they were used in the past and present. Then bring them into your daily life; each herb's profile offers a recipe or project that highlights its unique properties. So cleanse your face with calendula when you wake up, sip a bergamot tea at breakfast, have a lovage tuna sandwich for lunch, and mix a caraway cocktail at the end of the day. Let Herbal Handbook delight your senses as they have done to others for thousands of years.
Art of Robbii
The origin of this collection lay in a dilemma many of us face, i had created too much art for my apartment, and had no place to display it. So, as many do, I started to give art away, and at times sell it. I wanted to have a way to share my passion for creativity with many. SO, with that I have created this hopefully interesting collection of my recent works.
Nuts for Profit
This useful source was written in 1897 to provide information on the cultivation of nuts in the United States for market at a time when the commercial growing of nut-products was in its infancy in this country.
Saving Seeds Handbook
A Go-to Gardener's Guide To Saving Seeds Successfully In recent times, several gardeners have taken an interest in saving seeds from their plants; however, the process of saving seeds can be scary, but yet simple. Seed saving takes some time and effort, but it is well worth it for gardeners, irrespective of the level of experience.Once you've found a variety that suits you, saving seeds from it will enable you to repeat your success time after time. Why? Because plants are much more sensitive than you might think to the growing conditions distinct to each garden. What works well in your garden may not work in your neighbor's. There are other factors at play, including your specific microclimate, the microbiological health of your garden soil, and chemical or other harmful exposure. Other factors are the minimum distance between plants of similar species, which is important so that cross-pollination does not take place with another variety, as well as the minimum number of plants that need to be grown to conserve the innate genetic diversity. It's also important to identify the characteristics of the variety so that when grown, plants not breeding "true" are not picked. It is also important to adhere to effective seed storage procedures to keep the seed viable. We can go on and on about how well informed you need to be before you start saving seeds, but we can't; hence the reason why this book, Saving Seeds Handbook, was written, to provide you with virtually all you need to save seeds successfully.Here are a couple of what you will learn in this book;In-depth details about seeds; definition, types, anatomy, seed formation, seed terminologies, etc.Planning for Seed production; choosing seeds to save, seed lifecycle, planning the population size, isolation of varieties, hand pollination, etc.Harvesting mature seeds; timing the harvest, processing seeds, drying seeds, storing seeds, testing seed quality, etc.Common vegetable seeds you can save and a rundown of what you need to know and doCommon flower seeds you can save and a rundown of what you need to know and doSeed saving mistakes to avoidAnd a whole lot more!So, what are you waiting for?Get a copy of this book RIGHT NOW to get started
Teaming With Life
Would you consider yourself a bit of a tea addict? Do you drink more than 2 or 3 cups of tea a day? Join the club! All you big tea drinkers out there, get ready for your next tea adventure. Welcome to the world where self-sufficiency & gardening, meet tea. Who is this book for?For you tea lovers out there looking for a fresh adventure but have never grown anything before. All beginners are welcome! This step-by-step guide is ideal for you and will guide you through the basics. You will also learn so much about tea that you never knew before.For all you vegetable and herb growers out there looking to add tea plants to your plant repertoire. Tea often partners well with many herbs as herbs & tea are often combined to create flavored teas and blends.For all you entrepreneurs out there looking to potentially start your own specialty tea brand. This is the place to get started not only in understanding tea theory, but in how to get growing, experimenting, & creating your very own special blend.And finally, for those of you looking to save a bit of money on your hefty monthly tea bill by growing your own. Save your money and the environment while you are at it. It's a win-win.Big garden or small, or none at all, this book will show you how to grow tea inside, outside, in pots, or in-ground, in any and every climate. Even if you aren't one of the 4 people above, you likely know someone who fits the bill. This book is a perfect gift for the adventurous grower or avid tea drinker.What will you be guaranteed to learn in this book?What is and isn't tea and the 6 major types of tea. We look at the various plants used in caffeinated and non-caffeinated herbal infusions and fruit infusions too.What makes quality tea beyond flavour and aroma? You will learn how to assess the 6 other ways of gauging a good quality tea prior to purchase looking at Region, Cultivar, Leaf Size, Processing Method, Tea Grade, and the Harvesting Flush.Tired of the teas available to you? Take a trip with me across the 7 continents as I delve into the teas, blends, and infusions from around the world to whet your appetite and expand your tea tasting experience.Next, we come to growing your own tea in your own back garden. Didn't think it was possible? I will walk you through the process step by step and show you how to grow from seed, cutting, seedling, or from a pre-purchased plant.You will learn how to maintain and prune your new tea plants to make them fruitful and bountiful bushes that provide you with as much tea as your needs require.I will then show you the methods for the home processing of the 6 major types of tea at home with no specialized equipment.Learn how to make decaffeinated tea at home with no special equipment or chemicals. The home method detailed in this book will show you how to remove 83% of caffeine with no specialist equipment.Once you've processed your tea leaves you will need to store them. After decaf tea, I talk briefly about storage.Protecting your plant is key. We will look at the major tea pests and diseases and countermeasures leaning heavily on organic and non-chemical-based deterrents where they are required, to protect your soil and local ecology.Discover how to do basic cultivation between your tea plants at home to grow tea seeds with characteristics from the mother and father plant.Finally, try the 40 food & drink recipes you can do at home using your own home-grown tea or any other tea in your cupboards. This will ensure your tea does not go to waste and will expand your use of tea even further.Join me on this journey together as I give you a kickstart into the world of tea growing and cultivation.
Saving Seeds Handbook
A Go-to Gardener's Guide To Saving Seeds Successfully In recent times, several gardeners have taken an interest in saving seeds from their plants; however, the process of saving seeds can be scary, but yet simple. Seed saving takes some time and effort, but it is well worth it for gardeners, irrespective of the level of experience.Once you've found a variety that suits you, saving seeds from it will enable you to repeat your success time after time. Why? Because plants are much more sensitive than you might think to the growing conditions distinct to each garden. What works well in your garden may not work in your neighbor's. There are other factors at play, including your specific microclimate, the microbiological health of your garden soil, and chemical or other harmful exposure. Other factors are the minimum distance between plants of similar species, which is important so that cross-pollination does not take place with another variety, as well as the minimum number of plants that need to be grown to conserve the innate genetic diversity. It's also important to identify the characteristics of the variety so that when grown, plants not breeding "true" are not picked. It is also important to adhere to effective seed storage procedures to keep the seed viable. We can go on and on about how well informed you need to be before you start saving seeds, but we can't; hence the reason why this book, Saving Seeds Handbook, was written, to provide you with virtually all you need to save seeds successfully.Here are a couple of what you will learn in this book;In-depth details about seeds; definition, types, anatomy, seed formation, seed terminologies, etc.Planning for Seed production; choosing seeds to save, seed lifecycle, planning the population size, isolation of varieties, hand pollination, etc.Harvesting mature seeds; timing the harvest, processing seeds, drying seeds, storing seeds, testing seed quality, etc.Common vegetable seeds you can save and a rundown of what you need to know and doCommon flower seeds you can save and a rundown of what you need to know and doSeed saving mistakes to avoidAnd a whole lot more!So, what are you waiting for?Get a copy of this book RIGHT NOW to get started
Hydroponics
Do your customers want to know about Hydroponics?Do they want to grow your own fruits, vegetables and plants?Do you want to make sure that by buying just one book they will come back to buy again and again?Then, You Need This Book in Your Library and... Your Customers Will Never Stop to Use and Gift It! Hydroponics is an amazing technique to grow plants without soil using water and nutrients. This technique enables you to grow fruits, plants, vegetables, herbs and medicinal herbs as well. This method of plant production is very beneficial as it involves less consumption of resources and provides more output. This technique is of worldwide importance as it addresses the widely spreading problem of food shortage. Furthermore, you can also make your own indoor garden using this technique.You can learn the basics of hydroponics from this book. This book is a vital package for a beginner. This book covers the following topicsIntroduction to hydroponicsHydroponic gardening techniquesPlants and herbs grown through the hydroponic methodHydroponic setup at homeMaintenance of hydroponic systemsTips and tricksHopefully, this book will answer every question of a beginner. If you are interested in hydroponic farming, then what are you waiting for? Buy It Now and Let Your Customers Get Addicted To This Amazing Book
Writing in the Garden
As a gardener one thing I have realized about myself is when I am not in the garden I enjoy writing about this wonderful hobby. I call this writing in the garden; it becomes an extension of my gardening reality. Writing and gardening have much in common. Sometimes gardening takes place only on paper and in one's imagination.
Home-Grown Harvest
Grow your way to happiness with this practical handbook for a more sustainable life. Whether you have a large country garden or a small backyard in the city, this essential guide to the 'Good Life' will help you on your journey to becoming more self-sufficient - which is something we all need to be thinking about. Climate change, industrial farming with its reliance on chemicals, rising food prices, fears over food security or just a desire to spend more time outdoors - there are many reasons driving people towards homegrown food and self-sufficiency. Growing your own fruit and vegetables, preserving your produce and generating your own energy are all covered in this thrifty guide by the original 'Tom and Barbara', Eve and Terence McLaughlin, who wrote the first edition of this book in 1979. This information-packed book has expert advice on growing, harvesting, storing and preserving your produce. You can brew your own beer and learn how to bottle, cure, smoke and pickle your produce to make it last longer. The book features easy-to-follow instructions for DIY tools and equipment to save money, reduce energy consumption and cut back on waste. Learn how to plan your site, explore the best planting times and methods, discover how to grow a variety of vegetables, fruit and nuts, and how to deal with pests and diseases. As well as growing your own food, the book also covers the basics of keeping livestock - including chickens, ducks, goats and pigs - and how to harness alternative energy sources such as solar and wind power. Putting your own food on the table and playing your part in creating a more sustainable future is hugely rewarding and also has health benefits - the physical exercise of planting and harvesting, the mental wellness that comes with spending time in nature, and the reduction in chemicals in the food you eat - there is so much in this activity that fosters greater wellbeing. Whether you're planning a move to full-blown self-sufficiency or are just curious about what's involved and want to take your first steps to growing your own food, this essential guide has everything you need to know.
CANNABIS CUISINE COOKBOOK ＋ GROW MARIJUANA INDOORS - 2 in 1
*55% OFF for BOOKSTORES* - Your Customers Will Never Stop to Enjoy This Amazing Book!How To Have Personal Cultivation And Become an Expert on Horticulture and cook with cannabis!Do you enjoy smoking marijuana?Do you use it for recreation, to help you relax, or for medicinal purposes?Do you know that you can use this medicine in different recipes? If you answered "Yes" to at least one of those questions, then keep reading...Marijuana has been used for thousands of years and is one of the most popular recreational drugs around. Its ability to relax the mind of the user, tackle chronic pain, and its relatively low cost means that it is available to most. But when you use marijuana daily and cannot do without it, then buying it can prove to be expensive.This book will help you get around that and provide you with step-by-step information in chapters that include: The history of marijuanaThe current laws about it in various placesGrowing indoors and outHydroponic growing techniquesChoosing the right seedsDealing with problems and pests- Medical-Marijuana Edible Recipes- Much, much more!With the information contained in this book, you can ensure that you grow a healthy and plentiful crop of marijuana. With a personal supply that will last and making sure that you are aware of the law surrounding it in your area as well, this is the best guide for every new grower.Now it is your turn to take action. Scroll up, click on "Buy Now" and get started growing Marijuana Indoor like a Pro.Let your customers get addicted to this awesome book!
The Philosophy of Gardening
For philosophizing gardeners and anyone who likes to pick up a spade and get their hands dirty Gardeners discover a new world every year--whether they're cultivating heirloom vegetables, foraging for wild herbs, creating a small permaculture garden on a city balcony, or maintaining a plot for self-sufficiency. But why garden at all? These personal essays by writers, designers, and master gardeners dig into gardening's philosophical dimensions and tend to the aesthetic, cultural, political, and sociological implications of gardens and the people who keep them. Originally published in German, this delightful volume addresses gardening's most deep-rooted questions and highlights the magic that, year after year, makes us pick up a shovel and get back into the garden. Awarded the German Garden Book Prize in the Best Garden Prose Category "What is remarkable is that the publication project is something very individual... the spectrum ranges from the 'plea for weeds' to the 'metaphysics' of the garden to urban gardening and garden shows, and the realization that gardens are 'hopelessly ambivalent'--all in all a very interesting volume." - Jury Citation
Cheyenne Garden Gossip
"Garden Gossips" is the name author Barb Gorges has given to the more than 100 experienced and enthusiastic Cheyenne, Wyoming gardeners she has interviewed. Their advice will help novice and veteran gardeners to...Adapt to High Plains challenges: short season, high elevation, alkaline soil, antelope, cold, drought, hail and wind. Take you beyond the typical vegetable, fruit, herb and flower gardens and introduce you to the world of water, rock, rain, container, hoop house, straw bale, bee, native plant, raised bed and vertical gardens.Teach you to plant and maintain trees, to have a lawn with little water and work or replace it with ground covers, native plants and pollinator gardens. Create a Firewise home and care for your piece of native prairie if you live "out in the county."Enjoy the off-season with advice on winter sowing, creating winter interest and growing houseplants to keep your thumb green during the winter.Peruse 270 photos taken almost exclusively in Laramie County, including the Garden and Plant galleries. Look for the Plant List, Barb's Bookshelf, Resources and the Keyword Index.Cheyenne Botanic Gardens founder and director emeritus Shane Smith wrote the foreword-along with nuggets of wisdom sprinkled throughout the book.Author Barb Gorges started gardening in Cheyenne in 1989. She's been writing the Wyoming Tribune Eagle garden column since 2012. Her gardening successes are thanks to the generosity of the Cheyenne Garden Gossips, and yours will be, too.
Psilocybin Mushrooms
PSILOCYBIN MUSHROOMSPsilocybin mushrooms have been used under therapeutic conditions to treat a wide range of ailments, including obsessive-compulsive disorder, cluster headaches, anxiety, addiction, and depression. They also happen to be one of the world's most popular psychedelics.Inside, you will learn all about these fascinating mushrooms, their history, effects, and many uses. On top of that, you'll also discover how they are cultivated, stored, and best consumed!
Grow More Food
Just how productive can one small vegetable garden be? More productive than one might think! Colin McCrate and Brad Halm, former CSA growers and current owners of the Seattle Urban Farm Company, help readers boost their garden productivity by teaching them how to plan carefully, maximize production in every bed, get the most out of every plant, scale up systems to maximize efficiency, and expand the harvest season with succession planting, intercropping, and season extension. Along with chapters devoted to the Five Tenets of a Productive Gardener (Plan Well to Get the Most from Your Garden; Maximize Production in Each Bed; Get the Most out of Every Plant; Scale up Tools and Systems for Efficiency; and Expand and Extend the Harvest), the book contains interactive tools that home gardeners can use to assist them in determining how, when, and what to plant; evaluating crop health; and planning and storing the harvest. For today's vegetable gardeners who want to grow as much of their own food as possible, this guide offers expert advice and strategies for cultivating a garden that supplies what they need.
150 Gardens You Need to Visit Before You Die
The most beautiful gardens in the world in a useful and handsomely bound 'bucket list' book150 must-see gardens profiled by Stefanie Waldek, who writes for well-known magazines like Architectural Digest and Travel + LeisureThe latest addition to the successful '150' series (bars, restaurants, hotels, houses) - which have sold over 25,000 copies150 Gardens You Need to Visit before You Die profiles a selection of the most beautiful gardens in the world, renowned for their exceptional flora, imaginative designs, and inspiring locations. From Kew Gardens in London to the Singapore Botanical Gardens, and from Monet's garden at Giverny to the Zen garden of the Ryoan-ji Temple in Kyoto, this handsomely bound book captures in words and images the most notable features of these 150 glorious, not-to-be-missed gardens. An essential bucket list book for garden lovers!
Grow Organic Salad Leaves and Greens
Known as the guru of no-dig, Charles Dowding has updated his definitive book on salad-growing in this beautifully illustrated new edition: how to have tasty salad leaves all year round in a garden, balcony or windowsill; how to grow micro leaves and how to serve them in delicious recipes, all using organic or permaculture principles. Great for food lovers keen to eat tasty food with a low carbon footprint.This compendium of practical methods for growing a wide variety of salads throughout the year, will inspire you to grow your own, whether on a windowsill, in your garden or on the allotment.Here is all the information you need for productive, healthy and tasty salads. Learn the subtleties of salad seasons and virtues of different leaves throughout the year. And when your table is groaning with the abundance of your harvests, there are delicious and imaginative recipes by Stephanie Hafferty, exploiting the fantastic flavours, colour and vitality of home grown salad leaves.
Sheffield Botanical Gardens
Continuing to document the history of the Sheffield Botanical Gardens, this volume begins with the emergence of a new society, also known as the Sheffield Botanical and Horticultural Society, taking charge following the financial collapse of the previous company. Significantly lowering the share price opened up the Gardens to a much wider range of the population. Francis Williamson resigned his position as curator and was replaced by John Law in 1846. Within 10 years the new society was able to pay off the mortgage and all other debts. Additional funds became available and permitted the expansion of the conservatories, the construction of a new house for the curator and the erection of a tea pavilion. Regular galas were organised by the Temperance Society and the Mechanics' Institution and proved very popular. All seemed to be going well, until the Curator broadened his extra-curricular activities, this resulted in an ultimatum from the managing committee. Failing to comply with the restrictions placed on his building trade meant that John Law was forced to resign his position as Curator in 1858.
