This antiquarian book contains a concise and detailed guide to growing grapes and small fruits for profit, with information on common problems, fertilisation, planting methods, and much more.
This antiquarian book contains a concise yet comprehensive guide to growing tomatoes, and includes information on such topics as soil, harvesting, tools and equipment, pests, diseases, fertilisation, and more.
This antiquarian volume contains an accessible and concise guide to pruning, with information on the correct methods for pruning rose trees, fruit trees, ornamental trees and shrubs, and many other plants commonly found in the garden.
This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to growing apple trees, and includes information on soil, tree forms, rootstocks, pests, varieties, and much more.
This vintage book contains an elementary guide to growing fruit, with information on propagation, planting, culture, fertilization, pruning, spraying, and much more.
This antiquarian book contains a comprehensive guide to growing apples for commercial purposes, with information on the industry, setting up an orchard, equipment and tools needed, and much more.
Those of us living in towns and cities might think that the pleasures of growing our own food, watching the seasons pass with the changing produce and getting our hands stuck into the soil are beyond our reach.
"e;Full of brilliant ideas"e; for harnessing the natural goodness of plants through the seasons for self-care and gift-giving (Kirstie Allsopp, from the foreword).
Whether you are taking your first steps in growing some of what you eat, or experienced and looking for inspiration, ideas and some new plants to grow, The New Kitchen Garden is for you.
This vintage book contains an accessible and comprehensive guide to growing melons, with information on common pitfalls, pests, fertilisation, feeding, harvesting, and much more.
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From Canada's #1 garden team, a guide that makes growing your own fruits, vegetables and herbs simple, bountiful and funNothing beats the taste and smell of a tomato freshly picked from your own garden.
According to the Virginia Cooperative Extension, operated by Virginia Tech and Virginia State University, there are more than 60 different kinds of shrubs in North America with varying pruning requirements, timelines, and necessities.
Plants that are indigenous to an area do not need additional watering; they are automatically adapted to the prevailing climate and weather conditions and are able to thrive under all but the most exceptional of circumstances.
A rich tapestry of lush tabletops, glorious garden bouquets, sweet family heritage, and refreshed Southern decor are the essence of James Farmer's enduring appeal!
This volume contains a collection of classic articles on the subject of grafting grapevines, complete with historical information, simple directions, and helpful tips.
Edible plants provide spring blossoms, colorful fruit and flowers, lush greenery, fall foliage, and beautiful structure, but they also offer fruits, nuts, and seeds that you can eat, cook with, and preserve.