Gardening - Fruit

""Fertilizers: The Source, Character And Composition Of Natural, Homemade And Manufactured Fertilizers, And Suggestions As To Their Use For Different Crops And Conditions"" is a comprehensive guide to the different types of fertilizers available to farmers and gardeners in the late 19th century. Written...

The Azalea Book by Frederick P. Lee is a comprehensive guide to the cultivation and care of azaleas. The book covers all aspects of azalea gardening, including selecting the right variety for your climate, planting and pruning techniques, and pest and disease control. The...

""A Patch of Pansies"" is a book written by J. Edmund V. Cooke. It is a gardening book that focuses on the cultivation, care, and appreciation of pansies. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of pansies, their different varieties,...

Care For God's Fruit Trees And Other Messages is a book written by H. A. Ironside, a renowned preacher and theologian. The book is a collection of sermons and messages delivered by Ironside over the course of his ministry. The title of the book...

The Cider Makers' Hand Book, written by J. M. Trowbridge and first published in 1896, is a comprehensive guide to making and preserving pure cider. The book covers all aspects of cider making, from selecting and planting the right apple trees to pressing the...

"Growing Fruit Trees from Seed" is an essential guide for anyone interested in cultivating their fruit trees from the comfort of their homes. This comprehensive guide takes you through the process of starting fruit trees from seed, step-by-step, ensuring that you are well-equipped with...

How to cultivate a garden full of flowers, herbs, trees, fruit, vegetables and livestock, with 300 inspirational photographsCottage gardens are sensuous, colourful spaces and can be used with any type of house and size of garden. The book starts with a history of the...

Identify wild berries and fruits in eastern North America with this pocket-size guide.If you're fascinated by native plants or the practice of foraging, then learning to identify berries and fruits is essential. While this is not a guide to edible plants, Berry Finder by...

Dehydrating Food - Dehydrating For Backpacking And Camping is a comprehensive guide that offers practical tips and techniques for dehydrating food to make it suitable for backpacking and camping trips. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the basics of dehydrating, essential...

Pineapple Cultivation, The Complete Guide to Growing Pineapple. Are you a gardening enthusiast looking to embark on a journey into tropical fruit cultivation? Look no further! "Mastering Pineapple Cultivation" is your ultimate resource for successfully growing luscious and flavorful pineapples right in your own...

Anyone who observes fruit trees may wonder how or why they behave in specific ways. Some trees grow upright while others are more spreading in habit. Some produce many flowers and small immature fruit only to drop most of the fruit later on; others...

This special edition of 'The Apple: What It Is, How To Grow It' was written by the Kansas State Horticultural Society, and first published in 1898, making it well over a century old. The book features sections on The Chemistry of the Apple Tree,...

Quinby's New Beekeeping, The Mysteries Of Beekeeping Explained: A Complete Guide To Successful Bee Culture (1918) is a comprehensive guide to beekeeping written by Moses Quinby. This book provides a detailed explanation of the mysteries of beekeeping and offers practical advice on how to...

If you're eager to enjoy fresh fruit, provide your family with organic goodness, and trim down your grocery bills, then growing fruit trees is the perfect path for you.For many gardeners, cultivating vegetables feels like second nature, but the prospect of growing fruit trees...

This comprehensive journal elevates your fruit tree gardening experience, providing strategic guidance for cultivating a thriving orchard in your backyard. The Guided Fruit Tree Gardening Planner, Log Book and Journal" is the perfect companion to Sophie's "Beginner's Guideto Growing Fruit Trees Fast and Easy"...

This comprehensive guide to sweet potato cultivation is aimed at anyone who wants to grow their own food. Whether you're an experienced farmer or a beginner gardener, the book provides all the information you need to successfully cultivate this nutritious crop. With step-by-step instructions,...

LENTILS Understand the future of plant protein with this comprehensive overview Lentils are one of the oldest and most widely cultivated crop species in the world and a leading global source of protein, carbohydrates, and dietary fiber, as well as numerous micro-nutrients. In recent...

Are you considering growing a vegetable garden in your backyard or more specifically plump and juicy tomatoes? Do you want to know some tomato growing secrets?This book will guide the beginners with all the essential steps to successfully cultivating tomatoes that are superior to...

Delicious Italian-inspired recipes from a New Zealand home garden Nostrana means homegrown, ours; growing food with the intent of sharing it.Inspired by the abundant lemon trees and trellised tomato vines of her Italian grandparents' vegetable garden, Bri DiMattina started her own edible pantry in...

Welcome to the delightful world of growing strawberries at home! Whether you have a sprawling garden or a small balcony, this book will guide you through the process of cultivating these luscious red gems right at your doorstep. From selecting the right varieties to...

This comprehensive guide outlines the different varieties of peaches and best practices for managing a successful orchard. From planting to harvesting, Kenneth Daniel Rockwell covers everything a peach farmer needs to know to produce a bountiful crop.This work has been selected by scholars as...

This guide covers all aspects of fruit growing in the prairie provinces of Canada, including soil preparation, planting, and harvesting, as well as pest and disease control. The authors provide insightful tips and tricks based on their many years of experience in horticulture. A...

Eager to reap all the health benefits of home-grown food but don't know where to start? Look no further than your grocery cart... You have almost everything you need already.Since the events of 2020, more and more people have turned to growing their own...

You might want to start talking to the plant now: explain why you want to talk today (you want to learn to talk to plant spirits). Explain why plants are important to you. Let the plant get to know you--even if it's a plant...

Any gardener knows that having the right soil can make all the difference in achieving great results in the garden. Unfortunately, not every garden is blessed with nutrient-dense, high-quality soil. Raised bed gardening is the perfect solution. Using raised beds, you can control your...

This comprehensive manual is a must-have for anyone interested in starting, maintaining, or growing a fruit orchard. It covers all aspects of planting and propagating fruit trees, including site selection, soil preparation, grafting, budding, pruning, and pest control.This work has been selected by scholars...

Eager to reap all the health benefits of home-grown food but don't know where to start? Look no further than your grocery cart... You have almost everything you need already.Since the events of 2020, more and more people have turned to growing their own...

Discover the Secrets of Nature's Own Symphony with "Companion Planting" Are you ready to turn your garden into a thriving ecosystem where every plant performs in perfect harmony? Dive into the ancient wisdom of companion planting, a technique refined through centuries, and learn how...

This special re-print edition of US Dept of Agriculture's book "A Treatise on the Culture of the Apple and the Pear" is a guide to growing apples and pears. Written in 1801, this classic text provides insight into the cultivation of apple and pear...

This report, published in 1915, provides a detailed analysis of fruit blights and other diseases affecting fruit trees. It includes information on the causes and symptoms of various diseases, as well as practical advice on prevention and treatment. With its detailed analysis and practical...

Winner of the 2012 Ka Palapala Po'okela Award for Excellence in Natural Science The World of Bananas in Hawai'i: Then and Now--unique, comprehensive, colorful, authoritative, readable and with over 1,900 color illustrations--culminates nine years of exhaustive library research coupled with painstaking field and agricultural...

The Larch: A Practical Treatise On Its Culture And General Management is a book written by Christopher Young Michie in 1885. The book is a comprehensive guide to the cultivation and management of the larch tree. It covers all aspects of larch culture, including...

This wild foraging cookbook is a comprehensive guide that explores the art of gathering and utilizing edible plants and ingredients found in nature. It also provides a wealth of knowledge on identifying, harvesting, and preparing a wide variety of wild foods with Suzanne's own...

A Field Guide to the Berries of the North West. Color photos & b/w sketches throughout. Wild Berries contains a simple key and nearly 100 magnificent color photographs to guide you quickly to berry identification. Let us look together at the more commonly seen...

This special edition of 'Grape Pruning: The Spur and Long Cane Systems Compared' was produced by the Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station, and first published in 1915, making it just over a century old. It is also known as 'Bulletin No. 160.' The book features...

This special re-print edition of William Bright's book "Bright's System of Grape Culture" has not been available to those interested in viniculture or growing grapes since it first appeared on the scene back in 1861. Ms. Bright's famous work on growing grapes is devoted...

This special edition of Citrus Fruits: Fifteen Years with the Lemon - New Varieties of Citrus Fruits was written by G.W. Garcelon & B.M. Lelong, and first published in 1891, making it over 125 years old. The book features sections on Where to Grow...

This book contains a classic guide to wine making, concentrating on growing wine grapes in California. With chapters on everything from selecting the grapes to maintaining the vines, this volume contains a wealth of practical information that will be of utility to the modern...

This classic work on cacao planting is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the cultivation and processing of cacao. Barber's detailed knowledge of the Ceylonese landscape and its flora is evident in his recommendations for the best cacao varieties to cultivate. With detailed...

A hydroponic system is an extremely efficient way to grow plants without the use of soil. With only water, nutrients, and a growing medium-such as perlite, Rockwool, and peat moss-you are able to grow just about anything inside your own home.This Guide is a...

Grow tasty, organic strawberries year-round in Southern California.Discover how to grow sweet, juicy strawberries throughout the year in Southern California. Learn the best types for growing in SoCal, how to create the perfect environment and how to plant, care for and propagate these tasty...

This special edition of 'The Apple In Pennsylvania' was written by the Pennsylvania Agricultural Experiment Station, and first published in 1910, making it well over a century old. It is also known as 'Bulletin No. 106.' The book features sections on Varieties, Planting and...

Making The Grounds Attractive With Shrubbery is a book written by Grace Tabor and published in 1912. The book is a comprehensive guide to creating beautiful gardens and landscapes using shrubs. It covers various aspects of shrubbery, including selection, planting, care, and maintenance. The...

Pollination in Orchards is a comprehensive guide to the science and techniques of pollination in orchards. It covers the types of pollination, pollinating insects, and artificial pollination methods. This book is a must-read for orchard owners and fruit growers.This work has been selected by...

In the lush landscapes where tropical climates thrive, the jackfruit tree (Artocarpus heterophyllus) stands tall, its branches laden with the world's largest fruit. "From Seed to Supper: Jackfruit" captures the fascinating journey of this versatile and nutritious marvel, from its humble beginnings as a...

As crop diversification, antioxidant consumption, water conservation, barren land utilization, and organic/pesticide-free farming get more relevant-- the more promising the Chinese Jujube! This publication does not just describe more than 50 cultivars of the Chinese Jujube, or Ziziphus jujuba, but also depicts all of...

Old Herbaceous is a charming and heartwarming novel by Reginald Arkell that tells the story of the life of an English gardener named Herbert Pinnegar. The book takes the reader on a journey through Herbaceous' life, from his humble beginnings as a young boy...

Herbal medicine can seem daunting, but you are probably using medicinal herbs in more ways than you realize. If you've ever brewed a cup of tea, drizzled an infused dressing over a salad, or relaxed in the tub with a bath bomb, you've likely...

The Walnut: A Comprehensive Treatise On How To Grow It is a book written by Ela M. Price in 1910. The book provides detailed information on the cultivation and growth of walnuts, including the different varieties of walnuts, soil requirements, planting methods, pruning techniques,...

This special re-print edition of Thomas Haynes' book "Improved Culture of the Strawberry, Raspberry and Gooseberry" is a guide to growing the gooseberry, strawberry and raspberry as fruit crops in the home garden or on the farm. Written in 1817, this classic text provides...