Walnut Culture In California, Walnut Blight
This antique text contains a detailed exposition of Californian walnut culture, with a specific focus on walnut blight. Complete with a wealth of interesting and practical information, as well as being profusely illustrated, this text will be of much value to those with an interest in walnuts and makes for a worthy addition to collections of antiquarian literature of this ilk. The chapters of this book include: 'Species of Walnut', 'Walnut Culture in California', 'Walnuts in California', 'Varieties of the English Walnut', 'Miscellaneous and Less Prominent Varieties', 'Miscellaneous and Less Prominent Varieties', 'Diseases Affecting the Walnut', 'Blister Mite', 'Red Spider', etcetera. This text was first published in 1912, and we are proud to republish it now in an affordable modern edition.
Home and Garden - Notes and Thoughts, Practical and Critical, of a Worker in Both - With 53 Illustrations from Photographs by the Author
Gertrude Jekyll's "Home and Garden" is a wonderful vintage guide to gardening comprising an assortment of notes, thoughts, and practical advice concerning a variety of garden-based topics. From charming anecdotes of notable country walks to how to make potpourri and beyond, this vintage volume will appeal to gardeners and native-lovers alike, and it would make a for a wonderful addition to any home collection. Contents include: "How the House was Built", "A Wood Ramble ion April", "A Garden of Wall-Flowers", "Trees and Lanes", "Wild Honeysuckle", "Brier Roses", "Midsummer", "Roses and Lilies", "Large Rock-Gardens", "The Workshop", "The Kinship of Common Tools", "Cut Flowers", "Conservatories", "The Making of Pot-Purri", 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.
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Pioneering With Wildflowers
This classic book contains a guide to the growing and care of wildflowers, and would be a great addition to the bookshelf of any gardening enthusiast. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
The Regenerative Grower’s Guide to Garden Amendments
Revitalize your garden--and go beyond compost--by making your own biologically diverse inoculants and mineral-rich amendments using leaf mold, weeds, eggshells, bones, and other materials available for little or no cost! In The Regenerative Grower's Guide to Garden Amendments, experimental gardener and author Nigel Palmer provides practical, detailed instructions that are accessible to every grower who wants to achieve a truly sustainable garden ecosystem--all while enjoying better results at a fraction of the cost of commercial fertilizer products. These recipes go beyond fertilizer replacement, resulting in greater soil biological activity and mineral availability. They also increase pest and disease resistance, yields, and nutrient density. Recipes include: Extracting nutrients from plant residues using simple rainwater techniquesExtracting minerals from bones and shells using vinegarFermenting plant juices and fishCulturing indigenous microorganisms (IMO)Inspired by the work of many innovative traditional agricultural pioneers, especially Cho Ju-Young (founder of the Korean Natural Farming method), The Regenerative Grower's Guide to Garden Amendments also includes a primer on plant-soil interaction, instructions for conducting a soil test, and guidance on compost, cover cropping, mulching, measuring the quality of fruits and vegetables using a refractometer, and other aspects of sustainable gardening--making it a must-have resource for any serious grower.
A Guide to Manure and Fertilisers for a Smallholding - A Selection of Classic Articles on the Varieties and Usage of Fertiliser (Self-Sufficiency Se
This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subject of self-sufficiency and smallholding. The titles in this range include "Growing Tomatoes on a Smallholding" "Equipping the Smallholding" "A Small-Holder's Guide to Accounts and Marketing" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "A Guide to Manure and Fertilisers for a Smallholding" contains information on the varieties and use of fertilisers. It is intended to illustrate aspects of soil treatment and serves as a guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
The Alphabet of Gardening - A Handbook for Amateur Gardeners Dealing with the Elementary Principles of Practical Gardening
First published in 1927, "The Alphabet of Gardening" is a complete guide written for amateur gardeners. It deals with a broad range of subjects, offering the green-fingered reader an comprehensive introduction to the elementary principles of practical gardening. Profusely-illustrated and full of invaluable tips, this vintage guide is not to be missed by those just starting their gardening adventure. Contents include: "Plant Life and Plant Food", "Plant Life", "Roots, Stems, Leaves and Their Work", "Soils", "Various Kinds and How Formed", "Draining, &c", "Seed Sowing", "Frame, Greenhouse, and Outdoors", "Sowing and Plant Tables", "Seedlings--How to Transplant and Manage", Cuttings--Various Types and How to Strike", 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.
The Landscape Gardening And Landscape Architecture Of The Late Humphry Repton, Esq
This classic book contains a guide to landscape gardening and architecture, and will make a valuable addition to the bookcase of anyone with aninterest in the subject. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
The Illustrated Compendium of Strawberry Growing - Four Volumes in One
This book is a collection of classic articles on the subject of strawberry growing, with information on selection, planting, fertilising, harvesting, and many other related aspects. Highly accessible and full of invaluable tips, these articles are ideal for those with little previous experience, and would make for worthy additions to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Modern Strawberry Growing, by Albery E. Wilkinson", "The Strawberry, by Samuel Frasier", "The Strawberry and its Culture with a Descriptive Catalogue of All Known Varieties, by J. M. Merrick", and "A Complete Manual for the Cultivation of the Strawberry, by R. G. Pardee". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.
The Illustrated Compendium of Tomato Growing - Five Volumes in One
This volume contains a collection of vintage articles on the subject of tomato growing, with information on planting, fertilising, pests and diseases, harvesting, marketing, and many other related aspects. These articles have been carefully chosen for the modern reader, and will be of utility to both existing and prospective growers. Contents include: "Production of Tomatoes under Glass, by P. E. N. Hitchens", "The Book of the Tomato, by W. E. Shawell-Cooper", "The New Outdoor Tomatoes, by Ray Genders", "The Tomato, by Paul Work", and "Tomato Production, by Paul Work". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.
A Guide to Growing Strawberries on the Smallholding - Two Classic Articles on the Planting and Cultivation of Strawberries (Self-Sufficiency Series)
This book is two classic articles on the subject of growing strawberries: "The Profitable Culture of Vegetables - For Market Gardeners, Small Holders and Others, by Thos Smith", and "Cloche Gardening, by J. L. H. Chase". Profusely illustrated and highly accessible, these timeless articles are highly recommended for the modern reader with an interest in growing strawberries. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare 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 growing fruit.
The Three-Volume Illustrated Guide to Tomato and Cucumber Growing - Volumes 1, 2 and 3
This volume contains a collection of vintage articles on the subject of cucumber and tomato growing, with information on planting, fertilising, pests and diseases, harvesting, marketing, and many other related aspects. These articles have been carefully chosen for the modern reader, and will be of utility to both existing and prospective growers. Contents include: "Tomato and Cucumber Culture, by A. A. Richards", "Tomatoes and Cucumbers, by J. S. Dakers", and "Tomato and Cucumber Growth for Profit, by J. W. Morton". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.
A Guide to Growing Potatoes on a Smallholding - A Selection of Classic Articles on Manures, Planting, Sprouting and Other Aspects of Potato Cultivat
This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subject of self-sufficiency and smallholding. The titles in this range include "Growing Tomatoes on a Smallholding" "Equipping the Smallholding" "A Small-Holder's Guide to Accounts and Marketing" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "A Guide to Growing Potatoes on a Smallholding" contains information on manures, planting, sprouting and much more. It is intended to illustrate the general aspects of potato cultivation and serves as a guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
The Compendium of Pruning Fruit Trees - Selected Articles
This book is a collection of vintage articles on the subject of pruning fruit trees, with information on tools and equipment, techniques, benefits, problems, and many other related aspects. Easy-to-digest and profusely illustrated, these articles are highly recommended for novice fruit growers, and would make for valuable additions to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Guide to Pruning for the Beginner", "Pruning Dwarf Fruit Trees", "Methods of Pruning", "Pruning, What it Means and Does", "Pruning Young Fruit Trees in Arid Regions", "Pruning Mature Fruit Trees in Arid Regions", "Pruning of Deciduous Trees", "Pruning, Ringing and Thinning", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.
Garden Work for Every Day
"Garden Work for Every Day" is a 1913 gardening handbook that concentrates less on the why and where, and more on the when and how different plants should be grown. It outlines specifically what needs to be done for various plants, giving a weekly plan so that the gardener has something that can be done on every day of the year. It also goes into detail concerning the different methods of planting and growing, including indoor, outdoor, greenhouses, hotbeds, and more. "Garden Work for Every Day" is highly recommended for green-fingered readers and would make for an excellent addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "January", "March", "April", "May", "June", "July", "August", "September", "October", and "December". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. 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.
The Illustrated Compendium of Soft Fruit and Berry Growing
This vintage book is a complete guide to growing soft fruit and berries, with information on tools and equipment, fertilisation, planting, harvesting, and other related aspects. With a plethora of helpful illustrations and a wealth of useful and important information, this guide constitutes an ideal resource for those with an interest in growing berries and fruit. Contents include: "The Beginning", "The Strawberry", "What an Acre May Do", "Soil and Location", "Manuring and Preparing the Ground", "Planting", "The Planting Season", "Summer Planting", "Summer Planting--Continued", "Saving Labor", "Distance Apart", "Mulching", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.
Handbook of Gardening for New Zealand - With Chapters on Poultry & Bee-Keeping
This text comprises a comprehensive handbook for gardening in New Zealand, including chapters on bee-keeping and poultry. Full of helpful information and detailed and clear instructions, this text will appeal to the discerning gardener and will be of much value to the collector of antique literature of this ilk. The chapters of this book include: 'Garden Calendar', 'Vegetable Garden', 'The Orchard and the Fruit Garden', 'Flower Garden', 'Florist's Flowers', 'Grafting', 'The Greenhouse', 'Orchids', 'New Zealand Plants', 'The Fernery', 'Orange Culture', 'Miscellaneous', 'Insect Pests and Diseases of Plants', etcetera. This text was originally published in 1888.
Roses For English Gardens
First published in 1902, this book contains a vintage guide that deals with every aspect of growing roses, including planting, pruning, propagation, different varieties, climate considerations, and much more. Written in simple, clear language and full of invaluable tips, this volume is perfect for anyone with an interest in introducing roses to their garden or allotment. Contents include: "New Garden Roses", "Old Garden Roses", "The Brier Roses", "Pompon Roses", "Some of the Species as Garden Roses", "Roses on Their Own Roots", "Rose Pillars", "The Pergola", "Rose Arches and Arbours", "Rose Screens, Hedges, And Trellises", "Roses as Fountains and Growing Free", "Roses on Walls and Houses", 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.
1,000 Gardening Hints
"1,000 Gardening Hints" is a 1914 gardening handbook written by H. H. Thomas. Within it Thomas, includes a wealth of useful information for both gardening amateur and veteran alike, profusely illustrated throughout and full of expert tips. This timeless volume will be of considerable utility to green-fingered readers and would make for a handy addition to gardening collections. Contents include: "General Hints", "Hints about Flowers, Trees, and Shrubs", "Hints about Greenhouse Flowers", "Hints about Vegetables", "Vegetable Time Table", "Hits about Fruit Trees", "Some Useful Recipes", and "Hints about Pests and Plant Diseases". Other notable works by this author include: "Garden Work for Every Day", "Hardy Border Flowers", and "The Garden: How to Make It Pay". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. 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.
The Compendium of Cranberry Growing - Volumes 1 and 2
This vintage volume contains a comprehensive guide to growing cranberries, with information on natural history, common problems, harvesting, storing, and all other related aspects. Complete and accessible, this handbook constitutes a must-read for those with a practical interest in cranberry production, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Natural History of the Cranberry", "First Growers", "Difficulties of Cultivation", "Failures and their Causes", "The Fruits of Experience", "Average Yields of Early Crops", "Proper Locations of Cranberry Patches", "Uplands not Suitable", "Reasons Why", "Stagnant Water", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.
The Two Volume Illustrated Guide to Pear Growing - Volumes 1 and 2
This vintage book is a comprehensive guide to growing pears. With information on planting, pruning, harvesting, marketing, and many other related aspects, this volume constitutes an invaluable resource for the modern grower, and is not to be missed by collectors. Contents include: "Varieties", "A Complete List of Kinds", "Consult the Fruit Merchant", "Pennsylvania Horticultural Society", "Aspect", "Shelter an Orchard", "A Hedge of Pears", "Preparation of the Soil", "Lifting the Sub-Soil Plow", "Laying Tiles", "Basement Story", "Distance Between Rows", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.
Selected Articles on Growing Apple Trees
This vintage book is a collection of articles on the subject of growing apple trees. These timeless and profusely illustrated articles contain information on every aspect of apple production, and will be of considerable utility to readers with a practical interest in the subject. The articles include: "How to Grow the Apple for the Amateur Fruit Grower", "Dwarf Apples", "Apple Growing - Illustrated", "Guide to Apple Growing", "Apple Growing for Amateurs", "Growing Dessert and Cooking Apples", "Apples", "Varieties of Apples", "Apple Growing", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.
The Garden
"The Garden - How To Make It Pay" is a vintage guide to gardening by H. H. Thomas that looks at how to make money with your garden, primarily from fruits and vegetables but also flowers to a lesser extent. The instructions in this volume are given in the simplest form and describe various garden tasks that can be done throughout the year, month by month. Contents include: "January--An Early Start", "February--Pruning and Planting", "March--Sowing Vegetable Seeds", "April--The Potato Crop, Peas, Onions", "May--A Busy Month", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. 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.
Hardy Border Flowers
Hardy perennials are a favourite among flower gardeners as they can be relied upon to look beautiful year after year. The Fresh flowering stems first appear in spring and die in the autumn, while the rootstocks continue to live on and increase in size and vigour as the seasons pass. First published in 1921, "Hardy Border Flowers" gives a complete guide to growing hardy flowers as border plants, including directions on such topics as ground preparation, planting, grouping and arranging, association of colour, and much more. Contents include: "The Mixed Flower Border", "Planting Hardy Flowers", "Arranging and Grouping", "Hints on Cultivation and Manuring", "Staking and Tying", "Grey Leaved Plants", "Bulbs in the Flower Border", "Biennials for the Border", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.
Selected Articles on Growing Pear Trees
This volume contains a collection of vintage articles on the subject of pear growing, including information on soils, fertilisation, planting, harvesting, marketing, and many other related aspects. The articles have been carefully selected for the modern reader, and contain a wealth of useful information and handy tips. Contents include: "Pear Growing -- Illustrated", "Pear Growing", "Pear Growing for Amateurs", "Dessert and Cooking Pears", "Growing Pears", "Pear Variety", "Pears", "Growing Pears for Small Families", "Pruning Pear Trees Made Easy", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.
Selected Articles on Growing Peach and Nectarine Trees
This book is a collection of vintage articles on the subject of peach and nectarine production, with a special focus on growing in America. Full of handy tips and simple instructions, these articles will be of considerable utility to the modern fruit growers, and would make for valuable additions to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Dwarf Fruit Trees", "The Peach and Nectarine", "Cultivation of the Peach and the Nectarine", "The Nectarine", "Peaches, Nectarines for Americans", "Peaches and Nectarines -- First Steps", "Peaches and Nectarines -- Harvest", Growing Nectarines in California", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.
Selected Articles on Growing Cherry Trees
This volume contains a collection of vintage articles on growing cherries, with information on planting, pruning, harvesting, and other related aspects. Profusely illustrated and written in simple, plain language, these articles will be of considerable utility to the budding gardener, and would make for great additions to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Growing Cherry Trees for Amateurs", "Illustrated Cherry Growing", "Pests and Diseases of the Cherry", "Cherry Growing for Amateurs", "Growing Cherries", "Cherry Variety", "The ABC of Cherry Growing", "Growing Cherry Trees in California", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.
Fertilizers Used for Growing Fruit Trees - Selected Articles
This volume contains a collection of vintage articles on the fertilisation of fruit trees, with information on different types of fertiliser, methods, tools and equipment, common problems, and more. These timeless articles will be of considerable utility to modern fruit growers, and would make for great additions to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Fertilizers and Fruit Lands", "Fertilization of Apples in Wayne and Orleans Counties", "Fertilizing Oranges", "Feeding Trees in the Apple Orchard", "Fertilizers and Shade Crops in Arid Regions", "Fertilizing the Irrigated Orchard", "Feeding Fruit Trees", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.
The Gardener’s Bug Book
This antiquarian volume comprises a comprehensive guide to the identification and control of a wide array of common insect pests. Written in clear, concise language and profusely illustrated, this book constitutes an invaluable handbook for the discerning gardener, and makes for a great addition to collections of allied literature. Although old, much of the information contained herein is timeless, and will be of as much use to modern readers as it was when this text was first published. Many antique books such as this are becoming increasingly hard to come by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are proudly republishing this book in a modern, affordable edition.
Selected Articles on the Cultivation of the Red, White and Black Currants
This volume contains a collection of vintage articles on the cultivation of red, white, and black currants. Profusely illustrated and including a wealth of useful, practical information, this collection is ideal for those occupied in the production of currants, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Pruning Black Currants", "Black Currents", "The Black Currant", "The Red and White Currants", "Red and White Currants", "Currants, Red and White", "The Currant", "Currants", "Black, Red and White Currants", "Currants of All Kinds", "The Currant", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.
Hints On The Formation Of Gardens And Pleasure Grounds
"Hints On The Formation Of Gardens And Pleasure Grounds" is a vintage guide to gardening first published in 1813. This vintage gardening how-to contains a wealth of timeless information and expert tips that will allow you to create a beautiful outdoor space that is truly your own. From markets gardens to villa ground, it has tips on transforming and landscaping outdoor plots of all sizes. Contents include: "On Laying Out Small Plots of Ground, from a perch to an Acre in Extent", "On Laying out Villa Grounds, from one Acre to one hundred Acres in Extent", "On the Formation and Arrangement of Kitchen Gardens", "On Parterres and Flower Gardens", "On Laying out Green, Labyrinths, and Plantations", "On the Construction of Hot Houses and Hot Walls", 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. 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.
Systems of Training the Grapevine - Including the Guyot and Thomery Systems
This vintage book contains a complete guide to training grapevines, with a special focus on the "Guyot" and "Thomery" Systems. With simple, clear instructions and a wealth of invaluable tips, this volume covers every aspect of grapevine training, and explores the benefit and drawbacks of some of the most popular and successful methods. Contents include: "How to Bend the Bows", "Training the First and Second Years", "Training the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Years", "Training: Guyot System", "Training: Various Forms", "Models of Training", "Review of Various Systems of Pruning and Training", "Time to Prune, and Pruning and Training", "The Cultivation of the Vine according to the Thomery Method", and "The Thomery System of Training". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on wine making.
Wine-Making in California
This book is thoroughly recommended for the professional and amateur winegrower. An expert on the subject writes a complete guide to wine-making in California. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.
Pests and Diseases of the Tomato Plant - Selected Articles
This volume contains a collection of classic articles on growing tomatoes, with a special focus on how to prevent and control common pests and diseases. Highly accessible and full of timeless tips and simple instructions, these articles are ideal for the novice grower, and would make for wonderful additions to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Diseases of Tomatoes", "Pests", "Pests and Diseases", "Tomato Pests and Diseases", "Diseases of the Tomato", "The Eternal Battle with Insects and Diseases", "Diseases and Insects", and "Diseases and Pests". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.
Vineyard Soil - Selected Articles
This volume contains a collection of vintage articles on the subject of vineyard soil, with information on preparation, taxonomy, location, and many other related aspects. Highly accessible and profusely illustrated, these timeless articles have been carefully selected for a modern readership, and are highly recommended for anyone with an interest in producing grapes. Contents include: "Classification of Soils", "Soil, Situation and Aspect", "Preparation of the Soil", "Soil and Cultivation", "Location and Soil, Preparation of the Ground and How to Cultivate the Soil", "The Soil and its Preparation", "Soil and Situation", and "Soil and Situation 2". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.
The Modern Cottage Garden
"A practical and inspirational guide to a new style of planting." --Country Homes & Interiors In this practical and inspirational guide, Greg Loades presents a new style of planting: a fusion between classic cottage style and the new perennial movement. Using real gardens as examples, The Modern Cottage Garden teaches gardeners how to combine the best of both styles--big, colorful blooms and striking grasses and native plants--into one beautiful space that requires little maintenance and has a long season of interest. Fresh planting ideas for containers, small gardens, and diverse climates present an exciting style that can shine anywhere.
Selected Articles on the Cultivation of the Blackberry, the Loganberry and Similar Hybrid Berries
This book is a collection of vintage articles on the production of blackberries, loganberries, and hybrid berries. Profusely illustrated and written in simple, plain language, these articles will be of considerable utility to the novice gardener, and would make for great additions to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Loganberry, Blackberry and Allied Berries by Frederick Keeble", "the Blackberry by Jacob Biggle", "Loganberries and Hybrid Berries by Mr. Cuthbert", "Pruning Blackberries and Raspberries by L. H. Bailey", "Blackberries, Loganberries and Hybrid Berries", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.
Three Articles about Pineapple Growing - Including Information on Propagation, Planting, Pruning, Pests, Varieties
This book is three classic articles on growing pineapples, with information on propagation, planting, pruning, pests, and other related aspects. Highly accessible and full of invaluable information, these articles will be of considerable utility to anyone with an interest in growing pineapples. Contents include: "The Pine-apple", "Pineries", "Varieties of Pines", "Succession Plants--Spring Treatment", "Succession Plants--Summer and Autumn Treatment", "Fruiting Trees", "Retarding and Keeping the Pine-apples after they are Ripe", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.
An Article on the Mango Fruit
This volume contains a classic article on the mango, including information on its natural history, uses, cultivation, diseases, and other related aspects. Profusely illustrated and comprehensive in its treatment, this book will appeal to those with an interest in horticulture, and is not to be missed by the discerning collector. Contents include: "The Mango", "Botanical Description", "History and Distribution", "Composition and Uses of the Fruit", "Climate and Soil", "Cultivation", "Propagation", "Mulgoba Group", "Alphonse Group", "Sandersha Group", and "Cambodiana Group". 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.
Renovating Old Fruit Trees in the Orchard - Four Articles
All aspects of renovating old orchard trees are dealt with in this handy volume written by various experts in the subject. Thoroughly recommended reading for the budding gardener, it contains a wealth of information forming a complete how-to guide. Extensively illustrated with black and white diagrams and photographs. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.
Trellises and Stakes as Used in the Vineyard
This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to growing grapes, with a focus on training vines with the use of trellises and stakes. Written in simple language and profusely illustrated, this volume is highly recommended for budding gardeners with an interest in grape production, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Walls and Trellises", "Supports and Trellises", "Vineyard Stakes", "Vines on Trellises", "Stakes and Trellises", "Distances and Trellises", and "Grape Trellises". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.
Native Ferns, Moss, and Grasses
The Essential Guide to Gardening and Landscaping with Native Ferns, Moss, and Grasses Acclaimed botanist and bestselling author William Cullina completes his authoritative three-part series on the native species of North America with Native Ferns, Moss, and Grasses. As in his other titles--Growing and Propagating Wildflowers and Native Trees, Shrubs, and Vines--this user-friendly guide brings a fresh, engaging style to encouraging ecological gardening with native flora. Cullina notes that these so-called "background" plants are overlooked in favor of bright, showy flowers, but reminds us that their rich tapestry of colors and textures offer a deep sensuous beauty of their own, adding extra dimension to any natural setting. The thorough discussion of the vital details necessary to cultivate each species includes their taxonomic and genetic data, optimal geographic ranges, soil needs, light and habitat requirements, and aesthetic considerations. Cullina helpfully notes the level of difficulty you can expect when growing and propagating these varieties, the threat of invasive species, and the effects that climate change could have. More than a botanical reference book, Native Ferns, Moss, and Grasses is beautifully illustrated with over 400-color photographs, and includes information detailing the conditions likely to allow each species to thrive. By highlighting lesser-sung species that give a garden true refinement and balance, Cullina takes environmentally-responsible native plant landscaping to a new level and provides an indispensable resource for any home or ornamental gardener's library. Another indispensable tool in your potting shed will be Cullina's companion work Native Trees, Shrubs, and Vines and The New England Wild Flower Society Guide to Growing and Propagating Wildflowers of the United States and Canada.
Native Ferns, Moss, and Grasses
The Essential Guide to Gardening and Landscaping with Native Ferns, Moss, and Grasses Acclaimed botanist and bestselling author William Cullina completes his authoritative three-part series on the native species of North America with Native Ferns, Moss, and Grasses. As in his other titles--The New England Wild Flower Society Guide to Growing and Propagating Wildflowers and Native Trees, Shrubs, and Vines--this user-friendly guide brings a fresh, engaging style to encouraging ecological gardening with native flora. Cullina notes that these so-called "background" plants are overlooked in favor of bright, showy flowers, but reminds us that their rich tapestry of colors and textures offer a deep sensuous beauty of their own, adding extra dimension to any natural setting. The thorough discussion of the vital details necessary to cultivate each species includes their taxonomic and genetic data, optimal geographic ranges, soil needs, light and habitat requirements, and aesthetic considerations. Cullina helpfully notes the level of difficulty you can expect when growing and propagating these varieties, the threat of invasive species, and the effects that climate change could have. More than a botanical reference book, Native Ferns, Moss, and Grasses is beautifully illustrated with over 400-color photographs, and includes information detailing the conditions likely to allow each species to thrive. By highlighting lesser-sung species that give a garden true refinement and balance, Cullina takes environmentally-responsible native plant landscaping to a new level and provides an indispensable resource for any home or ornamental gardener's library. Another indispensable tool in your potting shed will be Cullina's companion work Native Trees, Shrubs, and Vines and The New England Wild Flower Society Guide to Growing and Propagating Wildflowers of the United States and Canada.
Genetics and Breeding of Edible Mushrooms
This text not only explores the breeding problems for Agaricus bisporus, the button mushroom, but approaches the subject in the context of the large range of edible mushrooms which are currently under commercial cultivation worldwide. From the background and general objectives of culture collection and breeding to the genetic systems of edible mushrooms and the molecular biological approaches to breeding, the coverage is in-depth and current. The applications of breeding programmes for specific purposes, including provision of a food source, production of high value fungal metabolites and upgrading of lignocellulosic wastes and wastewater treatment are also discussed.
Community Gardening as Social Action
There has been a resurgence of community gardening over the past decade with a wide range of actors seeking to get involved, from health agencies aiming to increase fruit and vegetable consumption to radical social movements searching for symbols of non-capitalist ways of relating and occupying space. Community gardens have become a focal point for local activism in which people are working to contribute to food security, question the erosion of public space, conserve and improve urban environments, develop technologies of sustainable food production, foster community engagement and create neighbourhood solidarity. Drawing on in-depth case studies and social movement theory, Claire Nettle provides a new empirical and theoretical understanding of community gardening as a site of collective social action. This provides not only a more nuanced and complete understanding of community gardening, but also highlights its potential challenges to notions of activism, community, democracy and culture.
Modern Weed Control
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 1975.
Future North
The changing Arctic is of broad political concern and is being studied across many fields. This book investigates ongoing changes in the Arctic from a landscape perspective. It examines settlements and territories of the Barents Sea Coast, Northern Norway, the Russian Kola Peninsula, Svalbard and Greenland from an interdisciplinary, design-based and future-oriented perspective.The Future North project has travelled Arctic regions since 2012, mapped landscapes and settlements, documented stories and practices, and discussed possible futures with local actors. Reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of the project, the authors in this book look at political and economic strategies, urban development, land use strategies and local initiatives in specific locations that are subject to different forces of change.This book explores current material conditions in the Arctic as effects of industrial and political agency and social initiatives. It provides a combined view on the built environment and urbanism, as well as the cultural and material landscapes of the Arctic. The chapters move beyond single-disciplinary perspectives on the Arctic, and engage with futures, cultural landscapes and communities in ways that build on both architectural and ethnographic participatory methods.
Ten Acres EnoughHow a very small farm can provide for a very large family by the cultivation of smaller fruits
After years of struggling to eke out a living in the city of Philadelphia, through all types of financial turmoil, Edmund Morris finally achieved his life-long dream of owning a farm in the country. During this era railroads were beginning to tie the country together, it was becoming possible for farmers to earn a living shipping fresh produce to distant cities within one day of harvest. This changed everything for the farmers, and Edmund knew he could make 10 acres enough to support his large family. His wife stood by his side and was essential to his success, and he is not remiss in giving her the credit she deserves. With wit and humor, and an abundance of thorough details, Morris describes his adventures while achieving his lifelong dream, and encourages folks to follow his example. He makes it clear that with hard work, intelligence and a willingness to change with the times, owning rural property can be both enjoyable and profitable.
