Scientific Potato Culture
Andrew Young's work from 1918 is a concise yet comprehensive, source of advice on growing potatoes. Intended particularly for growers in California, the work will also be useful to growers in other parts of the country.
How to Cultivate and Preserve Celery
The cultivation and preservation of celery are explained in this 1860 guide.
Book of Asparagus
Charles Ilot's 1901 work provides information on the cultivation of asparagus and related vegetables, as well as chapters on the history, decorative uses, and cookery of these vegetables.
Strawberry, Raspberry, and Gooseberry
Thomas Haynes offers a detailed guide to the culture and management of strawberries, raspberries, and gooseberries.
Quince Culture
This specialized book is a good source of information on propagating this highly perfumed fruit, which is often used to make jams, jellies, or pastes to accompany apples and cheeses.
Miniature Fruit Garden
In this 1866 work, Thomas Rivers offers authoritative information on the culture of fruit in a limited space.
Kitchen Gardener’s Instructor
This delightful 1847 work by Thomas Bridgeman is a complete source of information on kitchen gardens. It contains not only descriptions of the most common culinary vegetables and herbs, as well as instructions on their planting and care, but also a monthly calendar of maintenance tasks.
Small Fruits
William Hills's 1886 volume is a thorough look at the cultivation of berries and grapes for both professional and amateur gardeners.
Story of My Rock Garden
In his 1919 work, Reginald Malby provides instruction on the creation of a rock garden using alpine plants, citing his own experiences as an example.
Cordon Training of Fruit Trees
In this 1860 work, Thomas Br?haut provides detailed instructions on cordon training of fruit trees, for both open-air culture and greenhouse environments.
Bonsai for Beginners
Unearth the joy and pleasure of the ancient and delightful art of growing bonsai trees with this ultimate guide.Also known as the "living art", the practice of bonsai originated from the Orient. Bonsai has managed to make its way relatively unscathed through the centuries. The practice of bonsai has been popular across nations and empires because of its sheer and evergreen novelty.More than just regular horticulture, growing bonsai is said to be therapeutic and is often regarded as a particularly relaxing form of meditation. The only problem is the lack of definitive information on how to practice the art of growing bonsai.This book answers any and all of your questions about Bonsai trees. From growing, shaping, repotting, trimming, watering, it's all here!While there are some basics you need to learn to keep your Bonsai flourishing, it's not nearly as difficult as most believe. This book points you in the right direction to get you started and keep your Bonsai's thriving.Ready to start growing and maintaining your very own healthy and robust bonsai trees?Growing Bonsai trees is a true living art form and this book is the perfect beginner's guide to mastering this art form. Enjoy!
Bonsai for Beginners
Unearth the joy and pleasure of the ancient and delightful art of growing bonsai trees with this ultimate guide.Also known as the "living art", the practice of bonsai originated from the Orient. Bonsai has managed to make its way relatively unscathed through the centuries. The practice of bonsai has been popular across nations and empires because of its sheer and evergreen novelty.More than just regular horticulture, growing bonsai is said to be therapeutic and is often regarded as a particularly relaxing form of meditation. The only problem is the lack of definitive information on how to practice the art of growing bonsai.This book answers any and all of your questions about Bonsai trees. From growing, shaping, repotting, trimming, watering, it's all here!While there are some basics you need to learn to keep your Bonsai flourishing, it's not nearly as difficult as most believe. This book points you in the right direction to get you started and keep your Bonsai's thriving.Ready to start growing and maintaining your very own healthy and robust bonsai trees?Growing Bonsai trees is a true living art form and this book is the perfect beginner's guide to mastering this art form. Enjoy!
View of the Cultivation of Fruit Trees
Pomologist William Coxe (1762-1831) is considered to be one of the foremost fruit growers in America. At his home in Burlington, NJ, he experimented with new varieties of fruits, many based on the specimens he collected both in the United States and abroad.
Plant Propagation
This 1916 book provides gardeners and nurserymen with information on the fundamental principles of plant propagation.
Fruit-Growers Guide-Book
Ernest Favor's 1911 work is designed to help those who have decided to return to the land to build effective and efficient fruit-growing enterprises.
Forcing Book
In this 1914 work, Liberty Hyde Bailey turned his attention to glass houses. Included are instructions for building and managing glass houses, as well as information specific to particular crops, including lettuces, asparagus, tomatoes, and various types of melons.
My Rock Garden
Reginald Farrer's 1908 work provides insight into the work and pleasures of rock gardening through an examination of his own experiences.
Cyclopedia of Hardy Fruits
U.P. Hedrick's 1922 volume provides detailed descriptions of hardy fruits grown in North America.
Gardens
Viscountess Wolseley's 1919 book offers gardeners suggestions for the perfection of their gardens through careful planning of the lie of the ground and of restful lines.
Our Sentimental Garden
Agnes and Egerton Castle's 1914 work describes the garden and gardening of "Villi no Loki" in the southern moorlands of Surrey, with background information on the people and events of the area.
Profitable Culture of Vegetables
The aim of this 1913 work by Thomas Smith is to supply the small-scale grower with all the information needed to maintain a productive vegetable business, from preparing the soil to marketing the vegetables.
Forcing, Fruit, and Kitchen Gardener
This 1802 work describes the means by which fruits and kitchen-garden staples such as grapes, mushrooms, salad greens, and herbs, among others, can be forced by use of greenhouses and other means.
Garden Vegetables
Fearing Burr Jr.'s 1866 book aims to give readers a full description of vegetables commonly grown in America, as well as the "most approved methods" by which to grow, preserve, and use them.
Well-Considered Garden
In her 1915 work, Mrs. Francis King (aka Louisa Yeomans King) lays out the guidelines by which inexperienced gardeners can plan their own "well-considered" gardens.
Aristocrats of the Garden
Ernest Wilson's 1917 work provides a history and description of many ornamental plants, including roses, lilies, lilacs, Japanese cherries, and herbaceous plants from China.
Modern Fruit Marketing
Bliss Brown's 1916 volume is a complete source of information on the marketing, packaging, and transportation of fruit for sale.
New American Gardener
Thomas Fesseden's 1847 work is a how-to guide for the gentleman gardener pursuing both spiritual and material profit.
Practical Handbook of Trees, Shrubs,
John Kirkegaard's 1912 volume is a practical handbook on many types of large and small plants for both the amateur gardener and the busy garden designer.
Vegetable Cultivator
John Roger's 1843 work is designed to provide amateur and inexperienced gardeners with the information and tools necessary for the profitable management of their gardens.
Horticulturist’s Rule-Book
In this 1899 work, prolific gardening author Liberty Bailey provides gardeners with practical information on planting and garden management, as well as solutions to such typical gardening problems as insects, plant diseases, and the storage of fruits and vegetables.
Principles of Fruit-Growing
In this 1898 book, Liberty Hyde Bailey (1858-1954), cofounder of the American Society for Horticultural Science, sets out the principles for growing fruit in America and includes detailed descriptions of suitable fruits and instructions on how to cultivate and market them.
Evolution of Our Native Fruits
A prolific author on all aspects of horticulture, Liberty Bailey provides readers with a historical background on native American fruit varieties, including grapes, mulberries, apples, and berries in this 1906 work.
American Gardener’s Assistant
Focusing on the techniques of gardening rather than the selection of specific species, this 1886 work by Thomas Bridgeman is a vital source of information for gardeners on how to get the best results from their plants.
Practical Book of Garden Architecture
Phebe Humphreys' 1914 work covers all aspects of garden architecture, including water features, paving, pergolas, birdhouses, tree houses, and tennis courts.
Fruits and Fruit Trees of America
The fruits and fruit trees of America are described in Andrew Downing's 1847 comprehensive guide.
Garden Construction
First published in 1923, this volume contains a fantastic guide to gardening, with chapters on everything from constructing rose and rock gardens to adding water features, soil and seasonal considerations, landscaping, and much more. Written with the beginner in mind, it contains step-by-step instructions and expert tips to guide the reader towards their perfect garden. Contents include: "The House", "The Bulb Garden", "The Rock Garden", "The Rose Garden", "Annuals", "The Herbaceous Border", "The Formal Garden", "The Water Garden", "Lawns and Paths", "Trees and Shrubs", "The Kitchen Garden", "The Herb Garden", "The Fruit Garden", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.
Garden Maintenance
First published in 1928, "Garden Maintenance" is a profusely-illustrated guide to gardening dealing with almost every subject related to it from selecting plants and creating lawns to exhibiting, constructing tennis course, and landscaping, and much more. This vintage book contains a wealth of timeless information and will be of considerable utility to modern gardeners both amateur and professional. Contents: "Development of Horticulture", "Landscape Gardening", "The Greenhouse", "Annuals", "The Herbaceous Border", "The Carnation Garden", "The Rose Garden", The Rock Garden". "Lawns", "Hard Tennis Courts", "Trees and Shrubs", "The Variegated Garden", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on gardening.
Beauty in Abundance
Professionals edition: in beautiful hardcover format, including several printable handouts for local-scale professionals. The first book on cultivating beauty in productive, ecological landscapes. Transform Your Landscape! Around the world, up and down every street, people are eager to take positive action right in their own yards. This radically new, yet ancient type of garden has it all. These Transformative Landscapes: Are abundant with fruit and vegetables, Fight Climate Change by sequestering carbon, They're easier and more resilient than you ever imagined, They care for wildlife and native species, They regenerate healthy soil, They clean and steward water, They build real wealth and family security, Help you reconnect with nature and community, And - at their best - they are astoundingly beautiful. With the right designs and techniques, we can have all this on just a few hours per week. This beautiful book guides you on the rewarding adventure of transforming your landscape into a beautiful, bountiful paradise: Over 100 tried and true designs, ideas, and projects you can adapt to your own project, Cutting edge, research-based techniques for abundant gardens without plastics, poisons or petroleum, Hundreds of pictures, infographics, and illustrations, Dozens of recommended edible plant profiles, including perennial edibles, tree crops, and vegetables, Beautiful designs for gardens, forest gardens, hedgerows, farms, plant "guilds," ponds, Tips and techniques for creating landscapes that are as beautiful and spiritually fulfilling as they are abundant with food.
Year Round Solar Greenhouse & Off Grid Solar Power
Build your own off grid solar power system without drowning in a sea of technical jargon From helping you live more sustainably, to giving you the independence and self-sufficiency you crave when you're out in nature or on the go, solar energy has the power to completely transform your life. In Off Grid Solar Power, you will discover: ● The 4 main components of a simple off-grid solar power system and how they work with each other to power your off grid life● The main concepts of electricity, including the difference between direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC)● How to easily calculate how much power you need, so that you can ensure your DIY off grid solar power system gives you enough power to do everything you need it to do● The most common types of batteries used for solar power systems and how to choose the right battery for your needs and budget● How to choose the right solar panels for your needs, and how much they cost● A step-by-step guide for designing and building your own off grid solar power system from scratch● A set of blueprints for the most common off grid solar system setups and a list of the equations you'll need along the way Plus, as a bonus, in Year Round Solar Greenhouse, you will discover: ● Exactly what a passive solar greenhouse is, how it works, and the benefits of growing fruit and vegetables in this type of greenhouse● How to use insulation efficiently, and at which point adding more insulation adds unnecessary costs without any added benefits● How to control the climate in your greenhouse, no matter how cold or hot it gets outside● What a 'climate battery' is, and how you can use it to create a healthy and stable environment for your plants● A step-by-step construction process outline (with images!) to help guide you as you build your passive solar greenhouse .......And much more. By covering all the essential information you need to build a simple off grid solar power system, you will be able to confidently navigate the world of off grid solar power, even if you're a complete beginner.Skip the complex technical jargon and get straight to building the best off grid solar power system for your needs and budget, roll up and click "Add to Cart" right now.
Backyard Homesteading & Market Gardening
Earn a killing while living life completely on your own terms! The art of homesteading is a way to truly return to the land and take your full power back, putting the outcome of your life in your own hands. No more answering to other people's ridiculous requests, no more giving all of your energy to things that don't actually spark a light in you. With the development of some new skills, a brand new way of looking at life, and the tools and resources necessary to generate success from the beginning, you'll soon find that homesteading is the one thing you've always been looking for. In The Backyard Homestead, you'll discover: ● How to best prepare yourself for the homesteading journey before you go "all-in," and why it's important to properly inform yourself first● The top 5 ways to prepare your land for success and how you can implement them even with no experience● Scientific insight into aquaponics, hydroponics, and other methods that will help you to grow more plants in even less space● Why having some animals is a great idea for your land and how you can also use them to make even more profit● 10 of the most powerful ways to make a profit from your homestead Plus, as a bonus in Market Gardening, you'll discover: ● The #1 rule to follow when starting your own farm and how you can be sure to utilize it for your success● How to get the money you need to start your farm, no matter what your current savings or budget looks like● Why there will always be consumer demand for your goods, and how you can best capitalize on this reality● Powerful tips and tricks from the professionals who have been out in the fields for decades, guiding you to success every step of the way ... and much more! Living your life on your own schedule and by following your own rules is something you deserve. Your life is yours for living, so make sure you do it the way you want to!If you want to build a backyard oasis that brings you enhanced joy and increased profits click "Add to Cart" right now
Just Grow It Yourself
How do you feel about industrial food?Is it okay that your grocery store produce has grown an average of 1,500 miles away and is two weeks old by the time it gets to you?Do you care deeply about fresh, safe, nutritious, and sustainably produced food?Are you unhappy that 60% of us are overweight, 40% are obese, and nearly 50% are either diabetic or pre-diabetic?From taste and nutrition to cost, safety, and yield, Just Grow It Yourself contrasts home and industrial food production face to face. Its startling conclusion: pound for pound of production, those gardens are vastly more efficient than the industrial food system and offer far superior health, economic, social, and ecological outcomes.The book then proposes a new, three-tiered system, anchored in home and community gardens and sustainably backed by local and distantly sourced food. It further contends that this redesigned system has much greater potential for alleviating food insecurity than the current industrial system.Most encouraging is the message that home gardens will help re-connect us to ourselves, one another, and nature in a way that all of us can creatively relate to on the most personal level: growing and consuming some to most of our food."_____________________________________________________________________________"The subtitle of this book says it all: Home Gardens Outshine Industrial Food! As Big Ag and Big Food unite to bring us toxic food that wrecks our immune systems, this book shows us the only way back to health! The solution is actually right in our own hands, will mitigate climate change by reducing demand for industrial food, and can even bring us real joy!" --Elisabet Sahtouris, PhD, evolution biologist & futurist, author of Gaia's Dance
Market Gardening
No stress, no extra work! This is how you make a profit from your small farm without any of the extra hassle or headache. Do you constantly dream of turning your love of farming and gardening into something you can call a job -- something you can give your love and attention to, day in and day out, and still know that you and your family are financially taken care of? Is the product you grow something outstanding and beautiful that you'd like to share with the rest of your community so they can enjoy it too? Or maybe you're already farming for a profit and are simply looking for some effective ways to take everything to the next level, making more profit and producing higher quality goods? The world of agriculture and farming development is changing fast and it can be hard to keep up in today's day and age, but this doesn't mean you have to fall behind. Actually, the potential for generating some massive financial gains is better now more so than ever before. One thing that every single human being will always need, regardless of the state of things, is food. And with the current rise in focused health and nutrition, organic farming is a booming industry. No matter where you are in your farming journey, and no matter how much experience you currently have, you can make a profit from your first rounds of seeds! With the right knowledge of how to care for the land, some insight into marketing and sales strategies, and a set plan of action for getting it all done, you'll be taking your product to the market well before 'the cows come home'. In Market Gardening, you'll discover: ● The #1 rule to follow when starting your own farm and how you can be sure to utilize it for your success● Why failure can actually be a good thing and some insider tricks for learning from your mistakes● How to get the money you need to start your farm, no matter what your current savings or budget looks like● Why you need to have a business plan established as soon as possible, as well as the best step-by-step guide to help you on your way● Why there will always be consumer demand for your goods, and how you can best capitalize on this reality● The biggest mistakes newbie farmers make and how you can avoid them without having to "learn the lesson the hard way"● Powerful tips and tricks from the professionals who have been out in the fields for decades, guiding you to success every step of the way ... and much more! Working the land is hard work, yes. But it should be hard work that you enjoy, knowing that you can come home at the end of the day to relax, with the bills paid, food in your belly, and some extra spending money to go along with it all. There has never been a better time, or a better way, to build abundance for yourself while also giving back to your community than now. Your farm can literally "feed the village" and bring you the financial success of your dreams at the same time! If you're ready to live out your dreams and make a profit by simply working on your strongest passion, then scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now.
Floral Decorations for the Dwelling House
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Beginners Guide to Companion Planting
Beginners Guide to Companion PlantingUsing Companion Gardening to Grow Healthy, Organic and Happy Plants!Paperback version has over 70 amazing black and white images, for glorious colour images please choose the Hardback or eBook versions.Companion planting is the strategic placement of plants in close proximity of each other to allow you to maximize the use of space while taking advantage of the natural abilities of each plant.Companion planting is centuries-old and can still be used to give gardeners excellent results today. When done correctly, it can reduce leaf damage caused by disease and pests by over 60%. Yes, that result can be accomplished without chemicals and poisons seeping into the soil.Growing symbiotic plants alongside each other can give your garden a ton of benefits, especially if you want to enjoy pesticide, herbicide, and fungicide-free crops.There's no need to buy expensive equipment or heavily rely on chemical products to keep garden problems in check. In fact, most of these can be reduced in severity or eliminated altogether in a completely natural way, you'll simply need to be smart about the approaches you choose and tailor them to your particular situation.In Beginners Guide to Companion Planting, you will discover: The millennial wisdom of companion planting rediscovered - from the Ancient Greeks to modern farmers How to use plants for natural pest control, soil fertilization, and optimization of yields - one secret that professional agriculturists don't want you to know Plants that love each other and hateful pairs that should never come together The beautiful flowers that can repel or even kill pesky insects The power of herbs in the garden, and why you should always plant this one specific herb next to your veggies How to bring good bugs into the garden and make them stay Advanced companion planting techniques (even some long-timers are unaware of these!) Extensive charts and appendices that will demystify companion planting once and for allYou may think that a natural garden producing unparalleled yields is out of your reach.With a little bit of guidance, perseverance, and experience, however, you can discover the planting formula that will deliver wonderful results out of your space.You have to understand the dynamics in the garden. You should know the sun, water, and soil needs of different plants so that you can grow them together.Planning companion pairs in your garden should involve intimate knowledge of the flora and fauna. Luckily, this book belongs to the GREEN FINGERED GARDENER SERIES(TM) that will teach you all of the essentials to make the most of every single technique.
Floral Decorations for the Dwelling House
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Every Lady Her Own Flower Gardener
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Ambitious Adventures in Organic Farming
Jo and Jimmy White immigrated to Canada from England with high hopes and big dreams for their new farm... but as any farmer would know, nothing ever goes as planned. Follow Jo as she shares her ambitious adventures in organic farming in rural Saskatchewan, Canada - humorous, heart-warming, sometimes heart-breaking, and very real stories - describing the joys and successes of learning to live with and off the land, along with the many goofs, gaffs, and disasters encountered along the way.From hatching heritage poultry to all night vigils through calving and lambing season to driving cross-country with armfuls of lilies tied to a pram on the back of a pick-up truck, the adventures Jo and Jimmy have undertaken are nothing short of entertaining (sometimes baffling) and most definitely ambitious!
My beautiful garden สวนแสนสวยของฉัน S̄uan s̄an suay k̄hong c̄hạn
Beautifully illustrated book about gardening, planting seeds, organic vegetables.
