Gardening & Horticulture

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Habitat Management Equipment, Techniques & Methods - Paperback

$33.73

by Terry T. Mathews (Author), David Baxter (Author)Habitat Management Equipment, Techniques & Methods is a great reference source for anybody interested in habitat management. Also with a focus on: Agroecology, Mycoforestry, Biotic stress, Plant defense against Herbivory, Forest inventory, Sheet mulching, Sustainable forest management, Root trainer, Afforestation, Conservation Training & more. Number of Pages: 198 Dimensions: 0.42 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: October 27, 2015

Mini Farming: Learn How to Create An Organic Garden in Your Backyard & Find Out 20 + Useful Tips For Urban Farming: (Mini Farm, Organic Gathering) - Paperback

$12.08

by Alexandra Davis (Author)Mini Farming Mini Farming: Learn How to Create An Organic Garden in Your Backyard & Find Out 20 + Useful Tips For Urban Farming This book is more than perfect for those who have always wanted to have their very own organic garden. You can learn everything there is to know about sustainable gardening practices, helping you explore your passion all the way through. As you will begin reading, you will discover that organic gardening is not that difficult as you mig...

A Beginner's Guide to Growing Fruit Trees: Gardening Tips and Methods for Growing Fruit Trees For Pleasure And Profit - Paperback

$21.58

by John Davidson (Author), Mendon Cottage Books (Editor), Dueep Jyot Singh (Author)A Beginner's Guide to Growing Fruit Trees Gardening Tips and Methods for Growing Fruit Trees For Pleasure And Profit. Table of Contents Introduction Which Fruit to Grow? Fruit Production Charts. Apples Cold Hardiness zones Citrus fruits Strawberries Planting Your Strawberries Mulching Strawberries. Propagation Feeding Strawberries Protecting Your Strawberries. Growing Strawberries in Barrels. Buying the Right T...

A Beginner's Guide to Cacti - How to Make a Cactus Garden - Paperback

$14.83

by John Davidson (Author), Mendon Cottage Books (Editor), Dueep Jyot Singh (Author)A Beginner's Guide to Cacti - How to Make a Cactus Garden Table of Contents Introduction Cactus Spines Choosing Your Cacti Growing Your Cacti Preparing Soil for Cactus Suitable Soil for Cactus Preparing Leaf Mold Potting Your Cactus Plant Watering Your Cactus Watering Methods Light spray During Summer Cactus Decaying? Sunlight Hibernation for Cactus Protecting Your Cactus in the Winter Planting Your Cactus Offs...

Best Water Saving - Watering Methods - Replacing Your Water Can in Your Garden - Paperback

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by John Davidson (Author), Mendon Cottage Books (Editor), Dueep Jyot Singh (Author)Table of Contents Introduction Water Can Using a Hose Pipe Water Sprinkler or Artificial Rainer Water Needed for Different Crops Quantity of Water Needed for Your Garden Overwatering And Under Watering Where Do You Get the Water from? Disadvantages of Overhead Irrigation Soil Erosion Conclusion Water Tanks and Canals Author Bio Publisher Introduction Some people are just going to look at this topic of watering ...

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by Brenda C. Litchfield (Author), Forrest S. Latta (Author)The Camellia Garden Field Guide is a layperson's guide to camellia-growing fun. This evergreen shrub, besides producing the world's most popular drink (tea), is prized by gardeners for its winter-blooming flowers. The authors are two accidental camellia enthusiasts who wrote this book for people like themselves, who once were novices seeking help with choosing and growing these amazing plants, as well as for new owners of old gardens ...

Knowing More about Soil Improving Crops - Improving Your Soil Naturally - Paperback

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by John Davidson (Author), Mendon Cottage Books (Editor), Dueep Jyot Singh (Author)Table of Contents Introduction Importance of Organic Matter Improving Soil Structure Soil Improving Crops Proper Selection of Soil Improving Crops Legumes Cow Peas and Soybean Sweet Clover and Hairy Vetch White, Yellow, and Blue Lupines Crotolaria and Sesbania Non-Leguminous Plants Field Brome Grass and Domestic Ryegrass When to Turn the Soil Improving Crops Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction One of t...

Vintage Coloring Book Flowers and Floral Designs: 66 Vintage Floral and Botanical Stress Relief Coloring Pages for Adults and Grown-Ups - Paperback

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by Mia Blackwood (Author)Delve into a wonderfully nostalgic, traditional coloring experience with this vintage coloring book With over 60 individual designs this Adult Coloring Book is fantastic value for money This huge vintage adult coloring book of flowers contains 66 traditional floral coloring pages and is suitable for use with everything from coloring pencils to markers. This fantastic floral coloring book will bring that wonderful sense of nostalgia while you are coloring in the mo...

Growing Organic Berries: An Easy-to-Follow Guide on how to Grow your own Organic Blueberries, Strawberries, Raspberries and Blackberries - Paperback

$9.38

by Kirk Christison (Author)Grow Anti-Oxidants In Your Backyard When you consider organic gardening, you need to decide on the plants you would love to have in your garden. From herbs and vegetables to flowers and fruits, there are endless varieties of plants you can grow organically in your garden. There are several factors that influence your choice, right from space available for planting to plant compatibility and climate in your area. Keeping a variety of plants, especially fruits and ve...

Rotation of Crops, Succession, and Companion Cropping - Paperback

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by John Davidson (Author), Mendon Cottage Books (Editor), Dueep Jyot Singh (Author)Table of Contents Introduction Benefits of Crop Rotation Plant Rotation for Disease Control and Insect Control Relation with Crop Plants with Their Following Plants Soil Reaction Leftover Organic Matter Difference in Root System Characteristics and Growth Order of Crop Rotation Companion Cropping Benefits of Intercropping Successional Cropping Examples for Succession Cropping Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Int...

How to Dry Herbs at Home: Great Guide on Drying Herbs At Home - Paperback

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by Annabel Jacobs (Author)Drying herbs is one of the best ways to ensure that the herbs are available all year round. If done properly, drying can help maintain flavor, color, oil content and the medicinal value of the herb. Herbs will inevitably lose some of their potency regardless of the method of drying used. However, preserving the herbs by drying ensures that you have herbs whenever you need them. Even though dried herbs are not as potent as fresh ones, it is possible to retain most of ...

Rose Bush: Learn How To Grow A Rose Bush From A Bud, Bloom or Beyond - Paperback

$13.48

by Beverly Hill (Author)This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to grow various types of roses and how to maintain their bushes. By all accounts, the rose is without a doubt is one of the most beautiful and most popular flowers in the garden. Not only have roses been around for thousands of years, but they are also relatively easy to grow, and they are grown in virtually all countries. In fact, even if you only have minimal gardening experience you can still grow beautiful roses...

Gardeners' Guide to Growing the Tomato: The Tomato Gardening Book ? Tomato Cultivation - Paperback

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by Paul R. Wonning (Author)Beginning and veteran gardeners alike will find the Gardener's Guide to Growing the Tomato a valuable manual of tomato culture. Basic preservation techniques of freezing, drying and canning are included in the book as well as complete cultivation details. Number of Pages: 86 Dimensions: 0.18 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: May 10, 2018

Greenhouse Guide For Beginners: Learn the Most Popular Vegetables and Fruits to Grow in a Greenhouse - Paperback

$12.13

by Beverly Hill (Author)This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to prepare vegetables and fruits for growing in a greenhouse. Anyone who can garden in their backyard can transition to gardening in a greenhouse. Greenhouse gardening offers many advantages, including being able to grow all year long, keeping favorite plants alive all through the winter and starting seeds more easily. You must purchase special equipment and apply certain methods to garden successfully in a greenhou...

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A Woman's Guide to Cannabis: Using Marijuana to Feel Better, Look Better, Sleep Better-And Get High Like a Lady - Paperback

$16.95

by Nikki Furrer (Author)A woman's handbook to demystifying the world of weed, whether it's being used for pain relief, a moment of calm, or a fit of giggles. Women of all ages are using cannabis to feel and look better. For rookies and experienced marijuana users alike, this lively, information-filled book is just the supportive guide you need to find the right dose to relieve anxiety, depression, and inflammation, and mitigate the onset of dementia and other signs of aging. Plus boost mood...

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by Isabel Serna (Author)For the plant-obsessed woman of any age, this humorous, illustrated little book celebrates the devotion and quirky habits plants inspire. You know you're a crazy plant lady when watering is a hobby, you can't resist a cute pot, and just looking at succulents and monsteras makes you smile. This charming celebration of the plant lady lifestyle proves that plant love is the joy that keeps growing. There are sweet puns: Aloe you vera much. Plant lady dreams: thrifting the...

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by F. H. King (Author)Farmers of Forty Centuries; Or, Permanent Agriculture in China, Korea, and Japan is a book of Asian farming. We have not yet gathered up the experience of mankind in the tilling of the earth; yet the tilling of the earth is the bottom condition of civilization. If we are to assemble all the forces and agencies that make for the final conquest of the planet, we must assuredly know how it is that all the peoples in all the places have met the problem of producing their sus...

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by Susan Winchester (Author)Gardening is an all season hobby which demands some attention and specific tasks at certain intervals. Beautiful plants, flowers and vegetables add a lot of beauty to your surroundings and you get a very fruitful feeling seeing them grow. Gardening is not necessarily easy for a first time planter, but if the right things are done at the right time and in the right way, it can be fun and the results are very rewarding. This article focuses on Vertical Gardening. In ...

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How to Window Box: Small-Space Plants to Grow Indoors or Out - Hardcover

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by Chantal Aida Gordon (Author), Ryan Benoit (Author)Grow a few square feet of green no matter where you live. "A colorful (and meticulous) how-to guide for creating gorgeous indoor and outdoor window boxes."--Real Simple Meet the window box: by far the most accessible garden for any skill level, space, or quality of light. Whether your window faces south where the sun floods in or north with nothing but shade, these indoor and outdoor projects show you how to easily grow succulents, herbs, ...

Indoor Gardening for Beginners - Creating Your First Garden Indoors - Paperback

$16.18

by John Davidson (Author), Mendon Cottage Books (Editor), Dueep Jyot Singh (Author)Table of Contents Introduction The Right Soil for Your Plants A Bit of Sand Wanted Right Now Should I or Should I Not Buy Garden Potted Soil? No Heating/Sterilizing Pots, Pans, and Saucers... Proper Drainage Re-potting and Potting your Plants Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction This book is for all the people who have always wished to have a garden of their own. But perhaps, due to lack of space outdo...

Square Foot Gardening - Growing More In Less Space: High Yield, Low Maintenance Organic Vegetable Gardening - Paperback

$13.48

by Jason Johns (Author)"Square Foot Gardening - Growing More In Less Space" is for anyone who wants to grow more from less space using a high yield gardening method that is simple to follow.Undoubtedly you garden the traditional way already, perhaps you even have some raised beds. What if you could increase the amount of fruits and vegetables you harvest from that space without having to increase the amount of work you need to do? In fact, what if you could reduce the amount of time it takes ...

Descriptions of American Varieties of Tomatoes - Paperback

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by Roger Chambers (Introduction by), Us Dept of Agriculture (Author)This special re-print edition of US Department of Agriculture's book "Descriptions of Types of Principal American Varieties of Tomatoes s" contains a large amount of information on some tomato varieties that were once widely grown in the United States for commercial purposes. Today, the varieties covered are classified as heirloom tomatoes. Written in 1933, included are details on the characteristics, advantages, uses and cul...

The Growing and Canning of Tomatoes - Paperback

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by Roger Chambers (Introduction by), Harold Hougland (Author)This special re-print edition of US Department of Agriculture's book "The Growing and Canning of Tomatoes" contains a large amount of information on how tomatoes are grown, as well as how they were commercially canned during the Great Depression. Written in 1922, included are details on the cultivation of tomatoes, as well as insights into their common diseases. Also of interest is a fascinating look at the commercial tomato canning...

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Annuals for Northern California - Paperback

$18.95

by Bob Tanem (Author), Don Williamson (Author), Dawn Loewen (Editor)Discover the best annuals for Northern California with this colorful guide. Plenty of photographs accompany clear, easy-to-follow gardening advice, including tips on when to plant, growing from seed versus nursery-grown bedding plants, optimal growth conditions, problems and pests. This handy reference features almost 450 annuals best suited to the region.Author BiographyAt age 90, Bob is a retired retail nurseryman. Up until...

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Perennials for Northern California - Paperback

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by Bob Tanem (Author), Don Williamson (Author), Dawn Loewen (Editor)Perennial gardening can be easy, fun and rewarding, especially when you have this beautifully illustrated guide at your fingertips. With detailed accounts of 93 different perennials, along with information on 519 recommended varieties and cultivars perfect for Northern California gardens, this book takes the guesswork out of perennial gardening. The authors share their common sense and practical advice to help you transform a...

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Roses for Northern California - Paperback

$18.95

by Muriel Humenick (Author), Laura Peters (Author)A practical and beautifully photographed guide to over 100 recommended roses for Northern California. This common-sense resource covers the most important information for each of the recommended varieties. The book is divided into nine sections: species roses, hybrid teas, floribundas, grandifloras, old garden, climbers and ramblers, miniatures, groundcover and pavement, and shrub and modern shrub. Number of Pages: 272 Dimensions: 0.57 x 8.34 ...

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by Nancy Szerlag (Author), Alison Beck (Author), Shelagh Kubish (Editor)Brilliant photographs and down-to-earth advice are packed into this guide to over 443 annuals suited to the climate of this Great Lake state. Szerlag and Beck provide information on light, water and nutrient needs, as well as recommendations on how and when to start your plants. This book also includes tips on planting, growing, recommended varieties, and problems and pests.Author BiographyAlison Beck is one of Canada's b...

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by Nancy Lindley (Author), Laura Peters (Author)A practical and beautifully photographed guide to over 100 recommended roses for Michigan. This commonsense resource covers the most important information concerning each of the recommended varieties. Enjoy the more than 300 full-color photographs as you read where to plant roses, which roses will do best in your garden, how to purchase, plant and care for different kinds of roses, protect the plants over the winter and identify and treat variou...

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Gardening Month by Month in Northern California - Paperback

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by Bob Tanem (Author), Don Williamson (Author)Bob Tanem brings all of his gardening know-how to this valuable new tool for the Northern California gardener. Gardening Month by Month in Northern California is a beautiful perpetual calendar and month-by-month guide you can use year after year to keep track of your garden's progress. With 265 brilliant, color photographs this book is an absolute delight. This easy-to-use, sturdy book with its lay-flat binding contains great features, on garden d...

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Gardening Month by Month in New England - Paperback

$15.95

by Alison Beck (Author)Now New England gardeners have their own version of the highly acclaimed Gardening Month by Month garden planners from Lone Pine Publishing. This book addresses the climate and growing conditions unique to the Atlantic states. Each month of the year is featured, opening with a beautiful two-page photo spread and followed by a perpetual calendar, plus tips and information and plenty of space for your own gardening notes. This easy-to-use, sturdy book with lay-flat bindin...

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by William Aldrich (Author), Don Williamson (Author)Perennial gardening can be easy, fun and rewarding, especially when you have this beautifully illustrated guide at your fingertips. With detailed accounts of 92 different perennials, along with information on 569 recommended varieties and cultivars perfect for Illinois gardens, this book takes the guesswork out of perennial gardening. The authors share their commonsense and practical advice to help you transform any patch of ground into a sp...

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$18.95

by William Aldrich (Author), Don Williamson (Author)This book features over 300 annuals suitable to the Illinois climate. A must have addition to any garden library, it includes over 350 brilliant full-color photographs. You'll also find plenty of practical advice on choosing the best varieties of annuals for your garden, tips for improved growth and strategies for taking on pests and other problems. Number of Pages: 296 Dimensions: 0.69 x 8.5 x 5.36 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: Janu...