Fruit Growing in Arid Regions
Paddock and Whipple's 1914 text offers comprehensive instructions for cultivating fruit in the various climes of the western United States.
Vegetable Gardening
Originally designed as a textbook for high school students, Samuel Green's 1915 work provides clear, concise, and comprehensive directions for the establishment, maintenance, and harvesting of a home or professional vegetable garden.
Popular Fruit Growing
Noted agriculture educator Samuel Green's 1914 volume gives practical advice on all aspects of fruit-culture, including the planting and care of the orchard and information on insects and diseases, as well as providing descriptions of popular American fruits and nuts.
Practical Gardening
Hugh Findlay's 1918 work outlines for the home gardener the fundamental principles involved in growing a few select varieties of vegetables and choice fruits.
Ornamental Shrubs
Lucius Davis's 1899 work is not a scientific text but rather a layman's guide describing the characteristics of the types of shrubbery suitable for planting in the United States.
Our Farming
The widespread popularity of Theodore Terry's articles in "The Practical Farmer" gave rise to this 1893 work, in which Terry tells about his own farming, not only the raising of crops, but also what the "real object" of his farming was.
Rock Gardening for Amateurs
This 1914 work is a comprehensive source of information on all aspects of creating a rock garden, still useful today.
Gardening for Money
Through a study of the experiences of three different farms, Charles Barnard's 1869 work shows how the reader can successfully garden for money.
Productive Orcharding
Fred Sears's 1914 work is an in-depth look at the principles and practices of successful orcharding.
Gardening for Pleasure
Peter Henderson's 1898 work focuses on useful information and helpful hints for those who garden for pleasure rather than profit.
Farm Horticulture
George Hood's 1921 work is a basic primer on all aspects of horticulture for the novice gardener.
Pear Culture
Thomas Field's 1858 work covers all aspects of the culture of pears.
New Horticulture
H.M. Stringfellow, in this 1896 work, aims to show that the principles of horticulture, as they were put into practice at the time, are wrong and that there is a more natural, easier, and inexpensive way to grow fruit than was commonly done.
Home Fruit Grower
This 1918 work by Maurice Kains provides home growers of fruit with practical information to help them increase their production and enhance their lives.
Small Fruit Culturist
Andrew Fuller's 1867 work provides practical guidance on all aspects of the cultivation of small fruits and berries.
Fruit Culture and Country Home
William Strong's 1885 work is a concise guide to landscape design for the country home, with an emphasis on designs incorporating fruiting plants.
Practical Landscape Gardening
Robert Cridland's 1922 work is a comprehensive source of information on all aspects of landscape gardening.
Forcing Garden
Samuel Wood's 1881 book provides the home gardener with all the information needed to create a forcing garden.
American Fruit Culturist
John Thomas's 1871 compilation is a thorough source of information on the culture of fruit and includes descriptions of the principal American and foreign varieties cultivated in the United States in the late 19th century.
Barry’s Fruit Garden
Patrick Barry's comprehensive source of information on fruit gardening was first published in 1872.
New Gardening
In a single volume, this 1913 work traces the innovations made in the culture of fruits, flowers, and vegetables in the early 20th century.
Elliott’s Fruit Book
Franklin Elliott's 1854 volume is a comprehensive reference on American fruits, providing information on the history, propagation, culture, and management of commonly grown varieties, with a botanical sketch of each fruit.
Horticulturist
This 1871 volume, a revision and enlargement by William Robinson of John Loudon's original text, is a classic work on the growth and management of fruits and vegetables.
Guide to Packing Fruits with Information on Packages, Crates and Barrels
This book is a classic article on packing fruits, with directions for using packages, crates, and barrels. With simple instructions and a wealth of useful tips, this timeless guide will be of utility to those occupied in the production of fruit, and would make for a useful addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "What is First-Class Fruit", "How to Pack", Kind of Fruit Wanted", "Packages", "Packing", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.
Some English Gardens - After Drawings by George S. Elgood - With Notes by Gertrude Jekyll
Some English Gardens is vintage collection of watercolour paintings whose subjects are real contemporary English gardens. The English Garden is a style of landscape garden that first appeared in England in the early eighteenth century and categorised by a idealized view of nature. For each painting in this volume there is provided interesting information about the location, with descriptions of the garden, its flowers, how and why it was laid out, and much more. This volume will appeal to lovers of watercolour and those with an interest in traditional English gardens. Contents include: "Brockenhurst", "Hollyhocks at Blyborough", "Great Tangley Manor", "Bulwick Hall", "Bramham", "Berkley Castle", "Summer Flowers", "The Yew Alley, Rockingham", "Brympton", "Balcaskie", "Crather Castle", "Kellie Castle", "Hardwick", "Montacute", "Ramscliffe", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.
Grow Your Own Booze
In homes, garages and sheds all over the UK, a home-brew revolution is taking place. Make your own wine, beer, cider mead and liqueurs for a fraction of the cost of commercial alternatives.With a glut from the garden, a supermarket special or a hedgerow forage you can have ready to drink alcohol in one week!Grow Your Own Booze shares the easy way to grow, forage and make alcoholic drinks with many recipes to get you started.
Aquaponic Plans and Instructions
This 350+ page user-friendly book, with hundreds of photos, tables, and illustrations, and easy to follow instructions shows you 'step-by-step' how to produce an abundance of fresh organic produce and healthy delicious fish through a media-bed (flood-and-drain) aquaponic system. This VALUABLE resource addresses everything from beginner basics to enlarging an existing system to fish breeding to growing your own fish feed; and so much more. Feed your family healthy organic food, barter and/or sell you surplus harvest. Substantially lower your food cost. Included are media-bed design plans, clear instructions on how to successfully operate it, and everything you need to know about aquaponics; including water quality, water circulation, fish options, fish feed, and the best plants to grow. In summary, this book will teach you how to set-up and operate a productive media-bed aquaponic system that will produce lots of organic vegetables and a constant supply of delicious healthy fish. Lower your food bill and make extra money. Aquaponics is fun, financially rewarding, healthy, and an interesting conversation topic at social functions.
The Practical Permaculture Project
The freshest and most delicious food possible is waiting for you... and you don't have to have any experience to get started.Are you becoming more and more concerned about the global economy and have a burning desire to return to the land in a meaningful way?What if you could restore your health and vitality in a way that brought you safety and assurance? What if you could work with nature efficiently to grow your own food?How would it feel to come home after a long day's work and relax into the beautiful oasis you've created, knowing that your efforts also help to restore our planet?The world of today might be a bit chaotic, but this doesn't mean that you have to struggle or get stuck in a perpetual state of worry.Instead, you can learn effective strategies that uplift not only your own livelihood, but that of your friends, family, and surrounding community as well.The key is in our connection -- to each other, and also to Mother Earth.The best part is that the permaculture lifestyle helps you accomplish all of this.Permaculture is the answer to so many of our world's problems... and the best part is that anyone can quickly become a master of this craft.With the right insight, a bit of practical advice, and a detailed step-by-step plan of action, you'll soon find yourself feeding more than just your family.The bounty that awaits you is far beyond what you're imagining right now.Inside The Practical Permaculture Project, you'll discover: Why permaculture is the future for the human race -- and how getting started today is going to empower every aspect of your lifeThe absolute importance of having a plan in place before you start your permaculture garden -- and how you can create this plan todayEverything you need to know for success -- including garden design basics, water management techniques, how to improve the soil, and how to compostThe 7-step process to designing your very own unique permaculture gardenDetailed guidance on building your garden beds and optimizing the space you have -- no matter how small it may beThe 12 principles of permaculture... and why, if you follow these guidelines, you're sure to generate long term successThe most effective way to turn your extra produce into profit, allowing you to give back to the community and generate a little side income for yourself at the same time... and much more!Getting started with permaculture is a gradual process, and requires slow and steady movement forward.When you focus on the step directly in front of you, things flow more naturally, you never become overwhelmed, and you can produce a bounty of fresh crops in a small amount of time.The only question is... are you ready to take that very first step?If you're ready to take action, connect with nature, and begin feeding your whole family with the healthiest and most delicious food possible, then scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now and grab your copy today!
Aquaponics for Profit
This valuable resource will show you how to make extra money with your aquaponic system, create a successful profitable aquaponic business, and barter your harvest surplus.All methods, and the best approaches, for making money through aquaponics are thoroughly addressed in this 400+ page book. Fish species that generate the most revenue per pound. Vegetables that provide the highest profit margin. The fish species and vegetables that are in the highest demand by consumers. Non-vegetable plants which provide greater revenue than vegetable plants. The costs involved in setting-up and operating an aquaponic system. How to minimize your costs. Best places and methods for selling your fish and plant harvest. Regulations and legalities involved in setting-up and operating an aquaponic business. Other aquatic species that can be grown in aquaponics which can generate more revenue than the commonly grown aquaponic fish species. Best ways and places to barter your aquaponic surplus. How to legally label your harvest as 'organic'. Best approaches to having a successful aquaponics business. Cost-benefit analysis of an aquaponic operation. How to generate the largest profit margin. How to earn extra money with a small backyard aquaponic system. Which aquaponic systems - Media-Bed/Flood-and-Drain, Nutrient Film Technique (NFT), Raft System / Deep Water Culture (DWC) - are the most profitable. Pros and cons to each of these types of aquaponic systems. Numerous other ways in which you can earn revenue from your aquaponic system, beyond selling your fish and plant harvest products. Time management strategies: automation options, mechanical fish feeders, how to obtain free labor, and much more.This book is an excellent investment that will reward you greatly with the knowledge needed to earn extra money through aquaponics, show you the best methods for bartering your surplus harvest, and how to transform your aquaponic system into a very lucrative operation with consistent generous profits. Feed your family healthy organic low-cost food and make as much extra money as desired.
Late SpringFest
Springtime in Portland is a cornucopia of color, shape, size, and fragrance. Late SpringFest is Volume 2 of a two-volume set celebrating flowers, shrubs, and trees of North Portland gardens, walked and photographed by Chuck House, a long-time gardener, while accompanied by his faithful and patient Black Lab Barkley.
The Plant Rescuer
Gardens Illustrated Books of the Year 2022A simple, stylish and complete guide for any houseplant owner Whether you have just one or many houseplants, this is the book they need you to read. It is a clear and practical toolkit on all aspects of plant care from how to choose a plant to tips for everyday care. Changes in your plant's appearance are often a cry for help and this book will help you understand their needs. Learn how to help your plants not only survive but thrive. Sarah, also known as @theplantrescuer, is a self-taught houseplant obsessive who firmly believes every plant deserves a happy life. Her determination to see beyond the 'perfect plant' and to rescue unloved plants makes her the go-to guide.
Fruit and Veggies 101
Begin your journey to growing the freshest, organic and ripest salad vegetable, with simple and beginner-friendly guidance.Do you want to grow delicious, home-grown, year-round vegetables but are worried that you don't have enough space, money, tools, experience, or even confidence to do so? Then continue reading....I'm sure a gardener will never forget when they first tasted the sweet, succulent and crunchy carrot from their first harvest, or the ingredients used from their very own garden to serve a fresh salad. These are the moments we want you to experience.This guide demonstrates how easy it is to plan, build, and grow your very own salad vegetables, whilst addressing key practises and techniques for the best possible outcomes. Outcomes that will have inexperienced gardeners questioning their level of experience, (of course, in a positive light).After all, successful gardening only requires careful planning, smart planting choices, and easy maintenance.What sets this guide aside from the rest is the spectrum of information it has to offers. It's a common assumption that gardening's only benefits are the organic, cost-effective, and convenient results it produces; while these are certainly among the greatest, gardening has much more to give than just physical produce.We're talking about how gardening can be used as a tool to maintain and enhance your mental, physical and social well-being.We meant it when we said this guide offers a "spectrum of information". From assisting you in selecting the best gardening space, to advising you on how to protect your produce during the growing process.The list of valuable and timeless information in this guide can go on and on, so here are some key points you'll discover in Fruit and Veggies 101: A detailed guide on gardening soil: Understanding the various types of soil, how to identify what soil type you have, how to prepare it for planting, comparisons between store bought vs homemade soil treatment and which plants thrive in each type of soil (down to the pH levels and required nutrients).Choose where you garden will grow: Pros and Cons of the various gardening spaces available to use and what's best suited for your gardening journey.Valuable maintenance advice on how to keep your produce safe from pests, weeds, diseases and other threats, as well as keeping your garden clean and healthy all year round.Sowing, Growing and Harvesting tips and tricks. Including in-depth information on sowing techniques, extraction and preserving seeds for future growing seasons.Key information that will help determine which veggie is most suited to your gardening aims and desires. With mini-guides on when to plant your vegetables, crop spacing and measurements, watering schedules, required sunlight, optimum temperatures and fertilizationAnd much more...
Troy the Tree Guy!
Have you ever wondered how trees grow, make food, function, and live? Would you like to learn more about tree anatomy? Do you know how to properly plant trees? About selecting trees for your yard or landscape? About care and maintenance of trees, including fertilization and pruning? Would you like to know about the kinds of nursery stock that can be purchased from a nursery and garden center, including bare root, containerized, container grown, and balled and burlapped (B&B) trees? TROY THE TREE GUY! is a book about trees. It is written and explained in simple terms, for middle to upper age youth and adults, based on fact, about tree anatomy, how trees grow, make food, and function. The book also describes kinds of trees, tree selection, nursery stock, planting procedures, and care and maintenance of trees and shrubs including pruning and fertilization. Information about trees is explained using a "bottoms-up" approach, from ground level to the top, from seed, roots, trunk, to crown and points in-between. This book emphasizes the significant importance of trees to people, our health, the economy, animals, birds, all living things, and the environment including helping to slow global warming and climate change.
The Ultimate Raised Bed Gardening Guide for Beginners
Are you unfamiliar to raised bed gardening or concerned that you won't have enough room to plant the abundant garden full of your favourite fruits and vegetables that you've been dreaming of?With this Back to basics guide i.e The Ultimate Raised Bed Gardening Guide for Beginners, you'll soon be cultivating your own fresh, organic veggies, herbs, edible plants and flowers like a pro. No matter how large or little your yard is, raised beds are the ideal solution. Whether you want to grow a garden of eden or a botanical garden, it provide you the ability to cultivate a regulated, nutrient-rich environment for growing plants.For those who are new to gardening and wish to understand raised bed gardening, this complete gardener's guide is ideal. From selecting the ideal place for your garden to cultivating the soil and planting your crops, you'll learn all you need to know to get started.Using organic gardening hacks, even novice gardeners may quickly dish up freshly gathered veggies and herbs with the help of this book. Organic raised bed gardening for beginners is ideal for compact areas or gardens without lawns, despite your perception that you lack the room to create your own garden. And it doesn't have to be difficult; start small and work your way up as your confidence and experience grow.With this Old Farmer's Almanac, you can become an experienced gardener even if all you've ever done is tend to grow a few tomato plants; all it takes is a little time, patience, and practise. And keep in mind that we have all erred at some point. Alfred Austin once said: ""The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul"Create a thriving garden in a little area: An introduction to growing on raised bedsStep-by-step instructions make starting off simple, from building a planting box to preparing and managing soil.Advice for newcomers about raised bed gardening, container gardening and landscape designsWith thorough recommendations for crop rotation, companion planting, seed starting, and growth zones, you can ensure the success of your garden. How to irrigate your lawn using organic, natural fertilisers.Some advice on how to start developing so that you won't feel overwhelmed by the middle of the season, in gardener's world. This book is a vegetable gardener's Bible.Raised beds may not only provide you the ideal garden and a plenty of food, but you will also be contributing to the battle against climate change.So scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now if you want to be the proud owner of loads of homegrown fruits and veggies while also doing your part to save the earth.
Worm Farming
Curious in what worm farming is? What it takes to get started? How you can make it Fun and Profitable?This is just a few of the questions that are answered within "Worm Farming: Everything You Need to Know To Setting up a Successful Worm Farm"! The ULTIMATE guide to worm farming...Discover the many benefits of what is also known as, vermicomposting. You can get free fishing bait, use as source of food for wild birds, fish and chickens, create a nutrient rich potting soil that is a fun hobby while teaching you about the environment.Here's just a little of what you will discover inside...What worms are the best choice for your farm.What you can safely feed your hungry worms.The 12 things you can definitely NOT put in your worm farm.How to create highly valuable "worm tea". The basics to starting a profitable business through worm farming.Trouble shooting guide... If anything goes wrong, this is how to fix it.... and much, much more.Worm farming is a really fun hobby and a great way to produce a high quality compost you can use on your plants. The resulting compost is highly beneficial to your plants and is often the secret sauce for prize winning gardeners.Enjoy your adventure into worm farming as "Worm Farming - Creating Compost At Home With Vermiculture explains all about this exciting method of composting. Discover today how you can produce your own high quality compost from kitchen waste!
Western Fruit Gardening
Western Fruit Gardening is a comprehensive and practical handbook designed to help home gardeners across the western United States grow fruit successfully and enjoyably. Written for both beginners and experienced horticulturalists, the book combines foundational knowledge of plant growth, climate adaptation, and soil and water requirements with clear guidance on everyday practices such as fertilizing, watering, and pruning. The emphasis is on proven methods drawn from commercial orcharding but adapted to the scale and realities of the home garden, allowing readers to select the right fruit varieties for their conditions and cultivate them with confidence. The book is organized into three parts for ease of use. Part I introduces the basics of fruit plant growth and care, including cultural practices and practical propagation methods suitable for home experimentation. Part II provides detailed entries on individual fruits--trees, vines, and bushes--outlining their growing needs and harvesting potential so that even a single backyard tree can be managed effectively. Part III addresses diseases and pests, offering essential information on prevention and treatment, with recommendations tailored to regional conditions and resources available through local extension agencies. With its emphasis on practical techniques, efficient use of small garden spaces, and long-term productivity, Western Fruit Gardening equips gardeners to turn their yards into thriving fruit gardens that yield abundant harvests season after season. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1953.
Western Fruit Gardening
Western Fruit Gardening is a comprehensive and practical handbook designed to help home gardeners across the western United States grow fruit successfully and enjoyably. Written for both beginners and experienced horticulturalists, the book combines foundational knowledge of plant growth, climate adaptation, and soil and water requirements with clear guidance on everyday practices such as fertilizing, watering, and pruning. The emphasis is on proven methods drawn from commercial orcharding but adapted to the scale and realities of the home garden, allowing readers to select the right fruit varieties for their conditions and cultivate them with confidence. The book is organized into three parts for ease of use. Part I introduces the basics of fruit plant growth and care, including cultural practices and practical propagation methods suitable for home experimentation. Part II provides detailed entries on individual fruits--trees, vines, and bushes--outlining their growing needs and harvesting potential so that even a single backyard tree can be managed effectively. Part III addresses diseases and pests, offering essential information on prevention and treatment, with recommendations tailored to regional conditions and resources available through local extension agencies. With its emphasis on practical techniques, efficient use of small garden spaces, and long-term productivity, Western Fruit Gardening equips gardeners to turn their yards into thriving fruit gardens that yield abundant harvests season after season. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1953.
The Kitchen Garden
Focusing on plants destined for the dinner plate, The Kitchen Garden is an illustrated guide to growing edible plants from sowing to harvesting. Learn when to sow, what to grow, and how to make your delicious harvest into a meal.The book features fifty-five plant profiles ranging from the everyday to the unique. Each profile is illustrated and has an easy-to-comprehend table detailing the most important information: when to sow and harvest; growing time; space needed between plants; optimal soil pH; whether the plant will tolerate pots and frost; and each plant's companions and dislikes.A planting chart summarizing the most useful information from the plant profiles is also included, along with guidance on the different climate zones and how best to start your kitchen garden. With an emphasis on seasons rather than months, the book is a beautiful and practical gift for a garden enthusiast, whether they live in the northern or southern hemisphere.
The Field and Garden Vegetables of America
The Field and Garden Vegetables of America is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1863. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
The Cannabis Cultivaton
The third edition of this popular book has been fully revised and is now in full color! Throughout, excellent illustrations and photographs illustrate how to set up anything from a closet grow to a full-scale marijuana farm. There is extensive information provided on both lighting and the corresponding power use, including all of the most recent breakthroughs in lamp technology and off-grid electricity generating.
Garden Planner Journal and Log Book
Are you looking for a practice way to get organized with your gardening, keep records and grow your dream garden? Then, our handy and easy-to-use Garden Planner Journal and Log Book is perfect for you! This book will help you plan and organize your future garden projects. In addition, our book will help you keep track of what you've planted and when, take notes on what to do better, so you won't repeat mistakes, and allow you to track each plant you choose, from its beginnings in your garden through the growing season.
Worm Farming Business Handbook
Turn Dirt Into Dollars - Launch Your Own Profitable Worm Farming Business Imagine building a low-cost, high-impact business... using nothing but worms, bins, and organic waste. Sounds crazy? Not when you understand the profit power of vermiculture.Whether you're a gardeners or homesteader looking to monetize your skills, or someone tired of the 9-5 grind, this book is your step-by-step guide to starting a sustainable worm farming business from scratch - no guesswork, no big budget, just real results.In this book, I carefully explain worm farming and the business aspect in the simplest terms possible with the necessary tips and secrets to help your worm farm to thrive as a worm farmer.The Worm Farming Business Handbook gives a detailed and informative guide on: The importance of worm farmingTypes of worms for worm farming, their attributes, and which is most widely used Planning your worm farm vis-?-vis getting your worm, setting up your worm bin, feeding your worms, troubleshooting worm bin issues, maintaining your worm bin, etc.Methods of harvesting worm compostWorm farming FAQsTransforming your worm farming hobby into a profit-making ventureAnd so much more!Why This Book?Because it doesn't just teach you how to raise worms - it teaches you how to turn them into a business. You'll learn the what, the why, and most importantly... the how.It's not a textbook. It's a business launchpad.So, what more are you waiting for?Ready to get started? Then simply get a copy of this book RIGHT NOW
Worm Farming Business Handbook
Turn Dirt Into Dollars - Launch Your Own Profitable Worm Farming Business Imagine building a low-cost, high-impact business... using nothing but worms, bins, and organic waste. Sounds crazy? Not when you understand the profit power of vermiculture.Whether you're a gardeners or homesteader looking to monetize your skills, or someone tired of the 9-5 grind, this book is your step-by-step guide to starting a sustainable worm farming business from scratch - no guesswork, no big budget, just real results.In this book, I carefully explain worm farming and the business aspect in the simplest terms possible with the necessary tips and secrets to help your worm farm to thrive as a worm farmer.The Worm Farming Business Handbook gives a detailed and informative guide on: The importance of worm farmingTypes of worms for worm farming, their attributes, and which is most widely used Planning your worm farm vis-?-vis getting your worm, setting up your worm bin, feeding your worms, troubleshooting worm bin issues, maintaining your worm bin, etc.Methods of harvesting worm compostWorm farming FAQsTransforming your worm farming hobby into a profit-making ventureAnd so much more!Why This Book?Because it doesn't just teach you how to raise worms - it teaches you how to turn them into a business. You'll learn the what, the why, and most importantly... the how.It's not a textbook. It's a business launchpad.So, what more are you waiting for?Ready to get started? Then simply get a copy of this book RIGHT NOW
Columella
[THE COMPLETE TEXT] to Columella's De Agricola, written during the second half of the first century of our era, is our most complete surviving account of ancient Greek and Roman farming. He is throughly versed in the writings of his predecessors and contemporaries and refers tothem frequently in his work. The large Roman farm or latifundium was a complete and self sufficient community; it supplied all of its own needs. In a world increasingly concerned about the future petroleum agriculture and the necessities of feeding a burgeoning population, it is hoped this treatise, written before there was any need to create organic and holistic farming may be of interest. Columella was one of a number of distinguished Spanish Latin writers including Seneca, Martial, Quintilian and others who dominate the literature of this period.The text here translated into English, for Books I-II, VI-VII, X-XI, XXII, is based on that of Lundstr繹m, with some changes in orthography, punctuation, and capitalization to conform more nearly to English usage. For the remaining six books the translators have attempted to construct a reasonably comparable text by the collation of five important manuscripts with the latest printed edition, that of Schneider (1794). I have retained the line numbers from the original as the best way to locate the Latin text.
HYDROPONIC AQUAPONIC and RAISED BED GARDENING
Combine the advantages of fish farming and hydroponics to grow food in novel and efficient ways. You'll discover charts, blueprints, and practical recommendations to help you through each step of the process, whether it's knowing how to balance water chemistry, choosing your ideal fish and plants, or assembling aquaponic installations.
No Dig
Work in partnership with nature to nurture your soil for healthy plants and bumper crops - without back-breaking effort! Have you ever wondered how to transform a weedy plot into a thriving vegetable garden? Well now you can! By following the simple steps set out in No Dig, in just a few short hours you can revolutionize your vegetable patch with plants already in the ground from day one! Charles Dowding is on a mission to teach that there is no need to dig over the soil, but by minimizing intervention you are actively boosting soil productivity. In fact, The less you dig, the more you preserve soil structure and nurture the fungal mycelium vital to the health of all plants.This is the essence of the No Dig system that Charles Dowding has perfected over a lifetime growing vegetables.So put your gardening gloves on and get ready to discover: - Guides and calendars of when to sow, grow, and harvest.- Inspiring information and first-hand guidance from the author- "Delve deeper" features look in-depth at the No Dig system and the facts and research that back it up.- The essential role of compost and how to make your own at home.- The importance of soil management, soil ecology, and soil health. Now one of the hottest topics in environmental science, this "wood-wide web" has informed Charles's practice for decades, and he's proven it isn't just trees that benefit - every gardener can harness the power of the wood-wide web. Featuring newly- commissioned step-by-step photography of all stages of growing vegetables and herbs, and all elements of No Dig growing, shot at Charles's beautiful market garden in Somerset, you too will be able to grow more veg with less time and effort, and in harmony with nature - so join the No Dig revolution today! A must-have volume for followers of Charles Dowding who fervently believe in his approach to low input, high yield gardening, as well as gardeners who want to garden more lightly on the earth, with environmentally friendly techniques like organic and No Dig.
