Gardening category: 4300 books
by Barbara Damrosch, Eliot Coleman
Language: English
Release Date: February 19, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 19, 2013
Barbara Damrosch and Eliot Coleman are America’s foremost organic gardeners—and authorities. Barbara is the author of The Garden Primer, and Eliot wrote the bible for organic gardening, The New Organic Grower. Today they are the face of the locavore movement, working through their extraordinary...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Composting
Turn Your Organic Waste Material into Black Gold
Language: English
Release Date: May 4, 2010
Waste not, want not.
The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Composting takes readers step by step through the process of selecting the right compost container, filling it with the right "ingredients," maintaining the mix at the right temperature and humidity, and using the end product.
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Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History
The Quest to Restore a Working Farm at Vita Sackville-West's Legendary Garden
Language: English
Release Date: July 14, 2015
“A charming portrait of an ancient and beautiful house in Kent [and] a poignant and amusing portrait of the English class system.” —Simon Winchester
From lavish palace for Elizabethan nobles to dreary jailhouse for eighteenth-century prisoners of war, from well-manicured country house...
Seeds of Hope
Wisdom and Wonder from the World of Plants
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2014
From New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned scientist Jane Goodall, as seen in the National Geographic documentary Jane, comes a fascinating examination of the critical role that trees and plants play in our world.
Seeds of Hope takes us from Goodall's home in England to her home-away-from-home...
by Philip Giroux, National Gardening Association
Language: English
Release Date: December 8, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: December 8, 2010
Create the yard you've always yearned for A beautiful landscape reflects well on your house, making it a welcome part of a neighborhood or native terrain. And it dramatically increases your home's value. Landscaping Basics For Dummies gets you started on turning the little patch of earth you call...
Carrots Love Tomatoes
Secrets of Companion Planting for Successful Gardening
Language: English
Release Date: January 2, 1998
Plant parsley and asparagus together and you’ll have more of each, but keep broccoli and tomato plants far apart if you want them to thrive. Utilize the natural properties of plants to nourish the soil, repel pests, and secure a greater harvest. With plenty of insightful advice and suggestions for...
by Lance Walheim, National Gardening Association
Language: English
Release Date: December 9, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: December 9, 2010
Grow and maintain a lush lawn without sacrificing your weekends
No matter where you live or what you do, you, too, can grow great turf. Discover timesaving and water-saving secrets for better planning, fertilizing, watering, and mowing. With easy-to-follow instructions, this friendly guide...
The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener
How to Grow Your Own Food 365 Days a Year, No Matter Where You Live
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2011
Even in winter’s coldest months you can harvest fresh, delicious produce. Drawing on insights gained from years of growing vegetables in Nova Scotia, Niki Jabbour shares her simple techniques for gardening throughout the year. Learn how to select the best varieties for each season, the art of succession...
The Vegetable Gardener's Container Bible
How to Grow a Bounty of Food in Pots, Tubs, and Other Containers
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2011
Harvest tomatoes on a patio, produce a pumpkin in a planter, and grow broccoli on a balcony! Best-selling author Ed Smith shows you everything you need to know to successfully create and care for an edible container garden, from choosing the right plants and selecting appropriate containers through...
From Seed to Skillet
A Guide to Growing, Tending, Harvesting, and Cooking Up Fresh, Healthy Food to Share with People You Love
Language: English
Release Date: December 16, 2011
Jimmy Williams learned all about vegetable gardening at the knee of his grandmother, a South Carolina native from a traditional Gullah community whose members were descendents of Caribbean slaves. He pays homage to his family history in this inspiring step-by-step guide to designing and planting a...
by Robert Donaldson
Language: English
Release Date: July 21, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: July 21, 2014
Sage is increasing in popularity as a gardening crop because of its many uses in the kitchen. This is a perennial and aromatic herb that is used regularly in cooking mainly because it can enhance the flavor of food.
by Andrea Wulf
Language: English
Release Date: March 29, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: March 29, 2011
From the bestselling author of The Invention of Nature, a fascinating look at the Founding Fathers like none you've seen before.
For the Founding Fathers, gardening, agriculture, and botany were elemental passions: a conjoined interest as deeply ingrained in their characters as the battle for...
Mini Farming
How to Create a Sustainable Organic Garden in Your Backyard You Can Be Proud Of
Language: English
Release Date: March 18, 2015
Save Space & Save Time
Do you want a successful garden or mini farm in your backyard? Do you not know where to start to create a sustainable organic garden? Do you worry that your garden won’t be something to be proud of?
A sustainable organic garden...
The Flower Gardener's Bible
A Complete Guide to Colorful Blooms All Season Long: 400 Favorite Flowers, Time-Tested Techniques, Creative Garden Designs, and a Lifetime of Gardening Wisdom
Language: English
Release Date: May 4, 2012
Create the flower garden of your dreams. This comprehensive guide includes expert advice on everything from choosing an appropriate growing site to maximizing the lifespan of your plants. Charming illustrations and photographs accompany helpful tips on how to improve soil, fight off pests, and make...