Gardening in Your Nineties

Author: Doreen Wendt-Weir
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1664106154
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 190

Book Description
A nonagenarian (who wrote the successful book Sex in Your Seventies) tells of her efforts at gardening after a life of some experience in tilling the soil. She deals with everyday problems and reveals her own solutions. But as she works away, her thoughts wander to her past long life. She talks of her childhood on the dairy farm on the Logan, and remembers her many subsequent adventures, which will keep her readers enthralled as they travel this interesting journey with her. Through it all, there is woven a love story which may, or may not be resolved.

Backyard Roots

Author: Lori Eanes
Publisher: Skipstone Press
ISBN: 9781594857119
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Along the West coast, a range of people--from families with young children, to immigrants recapturing their homeland culture, to idealistic twenty-somethings seeking community--are turning their urban backyards into modern-day homesteads. Lori Eanes reveals the lives of 35 of these urban farmers through her photographs and stories"--P. [4] of cover.

Flower Gardening in the Hot Midwest

Author: L. L. Hillegass
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
ISBN: 9780252068850
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 228

Book Description
The Midwest presents special challenges to the aspiring flower gardener. This title outlines the author's tried-and-true strategies for outmaneuvering the midwestern climate to cultivate a thriving garden. It offers guidance on enriching the soil, composting, planting and transplanting, watering, pinching and pruning, and combating pests.

Gardening with the Moon & Stars

Author: Elen Sentier
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
ISBN: 1782799850
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 158

Book Description
Gardening with the Moon & Stars brings biodynamics to the ordinary gardener. Elen Sentier is passionate about biodynamics. She feels it’s vital to make organics and biodynamics available to as many people as possible if we are to help our earth cope with the increasing demands we humans place upon her. Biodynamics is easy, simple, cheap and super-effective; it's seriously good horticulture too, and it works in whatever size of garden you have, from a window box to several acres. This book is written in plain down-to-earth language with lots of tips and hints to help you learn how easy it is to use the preparations and work with the star calendar.

A Tapestry Garden

Author: Ernie O'Byrne
Publisher: Timber Press
ISBN: 1604698640
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 265

Book Description
“This is a love story about a couple and their relationship with an acre-and-a-half of land. . . with exceptional plant descriptions that read like character references for old friends. . . . beautiful photographs and prose await.” —Library Journal Marietta and Ernie O’Byrne’s garden—situated on one and a half acres in Eugene, Oregon—is filled with an incredible array of plants from around the world. By consciously leveraging the garden’s many microclimates, they have created a stunning patchwork of exuberant plants that is widely considered one of America’s most outstanding private gardens. In A Tapestry Garden, the O’Byrnes share their deep knowledge of plants and essential garden advice. Readers will discover the humble roots of the garden, explore the numerous habitats and the plants that make them shine, and find inspiration in photography that captures the garden’s astonishing beauty. There is something here for every type of gardener: a shade garden, perennial borders, a chaparral garden, a kitchen garden, and more. Profiles of the O’Byrne’s favorite plants—including hellebores, trilliums, arisaemas, and alpine plants—include comprehensive growing information and tips on pruning and care. A Tapestry Garden captures the spirit of a very special place.

Growing Your Own Freedom - A Collection of 4 Classics On Rural-suburban Homesteading

Author: Edmund Morris
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1312932872
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 728

Book Description

California Gardener's Handbook

Author: Bruce Asakawa
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
ISBN: 1610587367
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 272

Book Description
DIVWith over 100 years of combined gardening experience, renowned California horticulturalists Bruce and Sharon Asakawa bring you the perfect when-to, how-to, and what-to plant guide for gardening in the Golden State./divDIV/divDIVPerhaps youâ€™ve always entertained the idea of cultivating a garden in your California landscape, but have never quite known where to begin. Perhaps youâ€™ve stood helplessly by as your once-beautiful calico flowers withered beneath the persistent western sun. Donâ€™t despair! Fortunately, thereâ€™s a specialized gardening guide to the rescue, tailored exclusively to the needs of California residents./divDIV/divDIVIn California Gardenerâ€™s Handbook, beloved California gardening duo Bruce and Sharon Asakawa walk you through 350 plant species destined to flourish amid the varied climates and environmental challenges of California. With the help of gorgeous photography and foolproof instructions, theyâ€™ll teach you how to plant, prune, water, control pests, and care for your personal outdoor oasis. Fifteen plant categories give you hundreds of choices, letting you find the flora that best fit your microclimate. Even better, the Asakawas provide twelve full months of when-to advice for each plant category, allowing you to successfully enjoy this peaceful pastime all year round. Whether youâ€™re craving the sweetness of the dragon fruit or longing for the cheery visual splendor of the blue marguerite daisy, California Gardenerâ€™s Handbook will equip you to confidently awaken your inner gardening enthusiast./div

The Garden

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 518

Book Description

All New Square Foot Gardening, Second Edition

Author: Mel Bartholomew
Publisher:
ISBN: 1591865484
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 274

Book Description
Rapidly increasing in popularity, square foot gardening is the most practical, foolproof way to grow a home garden. That explains why author and gardening innovator Mel Bartholomew has sold more than two million books describing how to become a successful DIY square foot gardener. Now, with the publication of All New Square Foot Gardening, Second Edition, the essential guide to his unique step-by-step method has become even better. Mel developed his techniques back in the early 1980s and has been teaching them throughout the world ever since. In the process, he has made improvements and refinements and continually adapted his practices to keep pace with modern times. In this new volume, Bartholomew furthers his discussion on one of the most popular gardening trends today: vertical gardening. He also explains how you can make gardening fun for kids by teaching them the square foot method. Finally, an expanded section on pest control helps you protect your precious produce. Rich with new full-color images and updated tips for selecting materials, this beautiful new edition is perfect for brand-new gardeners as well as the millions of square foot gardeners who are already dedicated to Mel’s industry-changing insights.

The Container Victory Garden

Author: Maggie Stuckey
Publisher: Harper Celebrate
ISBN: 0785255796
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 273

Book Description
Even if all you have is a postage stamp's worth of space on a balcony, patio, or front stoop, The Container Victory Garden equips you to dig into the joys of container gardening, right where you are. Imagine this: In the morning, you pluck a few mint leaves from your backdoor herb garden and add them to your tea. A few hours later, you step out onto your patio and collect a handful of lettuce leaves for your lunch salad. Just before dinner, you harvest a few basil leaves and cherry tomatoes for a delicious caprese pasta. In her trademark warm and informative style, bestselling author and expert gardener Maggie Stuckey shares everything you need to know to succeed with container gardening: planning, gearing up, planting, nurturing, and harvesting. In The Container Victory Garden, you will find: detailed line art drawings that illustrate many gardening techniques and set-ups first-person stories of World War II Victory Gardens and their inspiration for today's gardeners beautiful full-color paintings of diverse people enjoying their container gardens This is the promise of container gardening: a fresh bounty of vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers you can enjoy in every season.