Gardening - Fruit

This special edition of "Rhubarb or Pie Plant Culture: The Best Varieties and Essential Points in Growing Good Rhubarb" was written by Fred S. Thompson, and first published in 1894. The book covers topics like The Origin of Rhubarb, Preparing the Soil, Preparing and...

This special edition of "Watermelons and Muskmelons in South Dakota" was written by N.E. Hansen, Horticulturist, and his Assistant, W.S. Thornber, from the Department of Horticulture, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and first published in 1900. A short book with historic information...

Red-fleshed peaches are far rarer than the white-fleshed or yellow-fleshed types. In some countries they are almost impossible to find. How they spread from China to other parts of the world is an interesting story, partially shrouded in mystery. Their colour sets these fruits...

Growing fruit in your own backyard or home orchard is a real pleasure. The benefits are enormous. You can have access to in-season fruit picked fresh from the tree or shrub, with zero transport miles, rare and unusual varieties with a greater nutritional variety,...

PROPAGATING FRUIT PLANTS (Rare and Heritage Fruit Growing #1) Anyone can easily multiply their own rare and heritage fruit trees and shrubs for selling, sharing or growing their own mini-orchard. This handbook shows you how. Covering such topics as propagation by seeds, suckers, layers,...

PERRY PEARS (Rare and Heritage Fruit Cultivars #6) Perry is a traditional alcoholic beverage made by the fermentation of juice from specific pears. It can be brewed at home. Some call this drink 'pear cider'. When perry is made from real perry pears it...

This special edition of 'The Fruit and Fruit Trees of America' was written by A.J. Downing, and first published in 1872, making it just shy of one-and-a-half centuries old. The book has section on The Production of New Varieties of Fruit, Propagation of Varieties,...

This special re-print edition of the US Dept. of Agriculture's book "Establishing and ManagingYoung Apple Orchards." is a guide to starting a home orchard. Written in 1970, this classic text provides insight into how to successfully choose the best apple varieties for local conditions,...

Are you looking for a book that will help you start your own vegetable gardening? Do you want a book that provides valuable information about greenhouse gardening? If yes, then this bundle of two books is perfect for you. Is it your first time...

Are you looking for a way to get into gardening and grow your own plants, but want to avoid the backbreaking labor of traditional gardening?Do you want a little more greenery in your home but you don't have ample backyard space?You're going to learn...

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...

If you want an easy way to a plentiful harvest while making the most of your space, then keep reading...Have you ever wondered if there's a better way to do your gardening? Do you wish it could be a lot easier for you to...

If you want an easy way to a plentiful harvest while making the most of your space, then keep reading... Have you ever wondered if there's a better way to do your gardening? Do you wish it could be a lot easier for you...

If you're looking for a way to become self-sufficient in terms of your food supply, then keep reading...Two manuscripts in one book: Mini Farming for Beginners: The Ultimate Guide to Remaking Your Backyard into a Mini Farm and Creating a Self-Sustaining Organic Garden Backyard...

Between 1886 and 1942, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Pomology Division--pomology being the study of fruit growing--commissioned an illustrated register of fruits, most of which were painted by women artists. These watercolor illustrations were invaluable to growers, who used them as records of prized...

Whether you're new to being organic or an old pro, there are many benefits to adding an organic garden to your backyard, patio, windowsill, or even driveway. You don't have to have a large backyard or a large wallet for that matter to benefit...

Vegetables and Fruits Coloring Book For Kids and Toddlers. This is a perfect fantastic and creative, kids coloring book that is full of different vegetables and fruits . Large Drawing Collection: Apple, Banana, Orange, Potato, Broccoli and many more.Other Details:8.5x11 inchesPrinted on white paperAuthor:...

No matter how small your space, green-fingered Sam Corfield (aka The Hairy Horticulturist) shows you how simple it is to grow your own edible garden. Covering over 50 roots, shoots, flowers, leaves and fruits, he'll guide you through his foolproof three-step method of sow-grow-gather,...

Grafting trees is a valuable skill to acquire. The art of grafting empowers individuals to add variety to their gardens or orchards. With the proper techniques and knowledge, anyone can successfully graft trees and experience the satisfaction of creating their own customized trees. So,...

This antiquarian book contains a comprehensive guide to pruning apple trees, with information on tools, when to prune, how to prune, common problems and avoiding them, and much more. This informative and profusely illustrated text will appeal to orchard-owners and discerning gardeners, and would...

Home Gardener's No-Dig Raised Bed Gardens is the essential guide to gardening successfully with the minimum amount of digging and weeding. For those without the time or stamina to spend hours maintaining a garden, horticulture experts Alan and Gill Bridgewater show how to make...

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...

In the history of food, the tomato is a relative newcomer outside its ancestral home in Mesoamerica. And yet, as we devour pizza by the slice, dip French fries in ketchup, delight in a beautiful Bolognese sauce, or savor tomato curries, it would now...

While the act of pruning is simple enough, knowing where and when to prune can confound even experienced gardeners. For more than half a century, Robert Sanford Martin's How to Prune Fruit Trees has been the go-to guide for pruners of all levels of...

2015 Reprint of 1944 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Long considered a classic, this work simplifies and clarifies the technique of pruning. Amply illustrated with detailed drawings, it provides all you need to know about the...

This addition to our series offers a wealth of information and advice on growing blueberries, cranberries, lingonberries, and dozens of lesser-known relatives otherwise known as vacciniums. Jennifer Trehane explores the historical, ornamental, and edible aspects of Vaccinium, a diverse genus of more than 400...

This special edition of ' Nomenclature of the Apple: Heirloom Apple Varieties' was produced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Plant Industry, and first published in 1905. It is also known as 'Bulletin No. 56.' The book features sections on Code of...

Breadfruit has been cultivated by people for thousands of years in highly productive plantings together with numerous other crops. This book was written for commercial and home growers looking to combine modern horticultural techniques with traditional growing methods similar to those successfully employed by...

FIGS (Rare and Heritage Fruit Cultivars #13) The taste of a tree-ripened, freshly-picked fig, is sublime. Never judge figs on the specimens available in supermarkets, which are often dry and inferior. A ripe, fresh fig should be tender and slightly soft. When you bite...

Discover the easiest way to grow a bounty of edibles on a patio, on a balcony and in a small yard This essential guide shows you all you need to know to successfully create and care for an edible container garden, from picking suitable...

When was the last time you had Elderberry Pie or Sipped Elderberry Wine? It has probably been a long time since anyone has heard of eating a elderberry jam or jelly. And elderberry wine is nearly unheard of, but perhaps that will change. One...

This second volume in the Gardening in the South series gives readers a complete course in growing fruits and vegetables.Author: Donald M. HastingsISBN-10: 0878335994ISBN-13: 9780878335992Publisher: Taylor Trade PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/01/1989Pages: 256Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.48lbsSize: 9.34h x 6.39w x 0.98d

A delightfully original package, this book gives advice on growing your favorite fruits and berries, and then provides ample instruction on how to prepare or preserve the results.Author: Barbara DoyenISBN-10: 0871319756ISBN-13: 9780871319753Publisher: M. Evans and CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/22/2002Pages: 240Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.09lbsSize: 9.36h x 6.24w...

Lavishly illustrated, Peter Hatch's The Fruits and Fruit Trees of Monticello is not only a detailed history of Jefferson's gardens and their re-creation but a virtual encyclopedia of early American pomology.Author: Peter J. HatchISBN-10: 0813926912ISBN-13: 9780813926919Publisher: University of Virginia PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/11/2007Pages: 222Format: PaperbackWeight:...

This book explains the background and rationale of the German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's notorious attack on Isaac Newton's classic theory of white light and colors. Though the merits of Goethe's color science, as advanced in his massive Zur Farbenlehre, have often been...

Wherever grapevines are cultivated, this book will be welcome because it fills a long-standing need for a clear, concise treatment of modern viticulture. During the past fifty years, more progress has been made in the science and art of growing grapes for table use...

Save money and eat fresh with this hands-on guide to home-growing Growing you own produce is the only way to enjoy delicious, garden-fresh fruit and veg all year round. This practical manual gives you the lowdown on everything from finding the right tools and...

Edible wild plants have one or more parts that can be used for food if gathered at the appropriate stage of growth and properly prepared. Edible Wild Plants includes extensive information and recipes on plants from the four categories.Foundation greens: wild spinach, chickweed, mallow,...

It can be quite satisfying to sit down to drink a freshly-steeped cup of tea, especially if you have grown the tea ingredients right in your own backyard! Herbal teas are a gentle way to include healing herbs in your everyday routine. While they...

Imagine a world where magical creatures like fairies live. A fairy garden captures some of that magic and imagination in a miniature garden. With tiny houses made from tree stumps surrounded by succulents and tiny flowers, with mushrooms as tables and little rock pathways,...

Container gardening is an easy, enjoyable way to grow your own vegetables, and can be done on a windowsill, patio, balcony, doorstep, or any space that will provide sufficient sunlight and ease of care.This book identifies 50 common, easy-to-grow edible plants from herbs to...

A raised planting bed is a large planting box or enclosed garden bed that's elevated slightly above ground level. These beds are ideal if you have poor soil quality or bad drainage in your yard since they give you a little more control over...

Gardener's Guide How To Grow Fruit TreesHow to plant coconut, prune olive, apricot, lemon, orange in pots ?How to Propagating and planting beds cherries at home ?Is it your first-time Growing Vegetables building a homestead, get grape vines to produce plant lychee, nectarine, mango,...

Selected as a Book of the Year 2017 in You Magazine'A lavish monthly guide to getting the most from your garden' Daily MailA punnet of plums from your tree, a handful of gooseberries; home-grown nuts and herbs, and a few freshly laid eggs from...

The Handbook of Cucurbits: Growth, Cultural Practices, and Physiology contains information on cultural practices, nutrition, and physiological processes of cucurbits under both normal and stressful conditions. It presents the history and importance of cucurbit crop production as well as exhaustive information on growth responses...

TIME TO GROW YOUR OWN JUICY TOMATOES BURSTING WITH FLAVOUR!Home grown tomatoes are a world away from the ones available in the supermarkets today, in both appearance and flavour. The watery bland tomatoes that are often on offer in the store, just cannot compare...

Do you know that Jackfruit can be used as a meat substitute for vegans and vegetarians?And do you know that the spikes on a Jackfruit will soften once ripened?It is sometimes difficult to make our children understand the beauty of nature, to make them...

If you want a flourishing, productive fruit garden, but dont have the time or knowledge, look no further! Expert gardener Clare Matthews demystifies fruit growing, and teaches you how to complete it as a weekend project or fit it into a busy week. WithAuthor:...

Do you want to learn how to the secret to having your fruits and vegetables in all seasons with the hydroponic garden.? If yes, then keep reading...The possibility of hydroponic (gardening without soil), has been around since the hour of King Solomon. There are...

Do you want a smoothie that taste great and has health benefits? The Juicing and Smoothie Recipe Book can help with Weight loss, live healthy, and give you energy are just some of the benefits you'll receive from this book. The 100 plus recipes...