Gardening - Reference

Create a successful herb garden at home with this beginner-friendly guide One of the best things about herbs is that you don't need a large plot of land-or even any outdoor space at all-to grow them successfully. Whether you're envisioning a small container garden...

In the tradition of his classic Herbaceous Perennial Plants, Allan M. Armitage has compiled descriptions and assessments of 245 genera of true annuals as well as plants that behave like annuals in USDA zones 1-7. Focusing on identifying the plants, successful culture, and their...

An indispensable and lavishly illustrated guide to creating a garden that attracts and sustains butterflies Butterfly gardening creates habitats that support butterflies, connecting us with some of the most beautiful creatures in the natural world and bringing new levels of excitement and joy to...

Become a better grower, one week at a time Did you know that keeping a journal can help you grow bigger and better veggies? Packed full of handy guidance and room to record weekly notes, this yearlong journal is the perfect companion for new...

This practical, inspiring book will take the guesswork out of choosing the right plants for your yard. Gardeners all over Kansas will find this a useful guide when selecting a wide range of garden plants. Over 460 varieties of annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, roses,...

From a towering tree, one of California's preeminent naturalists unspools a history that echoes across generations and continents. Former park ranger William C. Tweed takes readers on a tour of the Big Trees in a narrative that travels deep into the Sierras, around the...

Carole Turner shows you everything you need to know to harvest, dry, store, and sow seeds from more than 100 common garden plants so you can use them again next year. She provides information on appropriately preparing your soil, testing seeds for viability, tending...

Whether you want to grow 3 plants or 30,000 there are many factors to take into consideration: Would you rather grow a strain that produces 38g per season or one that yields 9 Kilos? Would you rather grow a strain that has a high...

All the basics (and beyond ) for happy, healthy chickens. In cities and suburbs and everywhere in between, a classic American tradition is back in a big way--raising backyard chickens for eggs, meat, fun, or profit. Chickens in Your Backyard has been the go-to...

The definitive guide to the best gardening techniques from pruning to propagation and planting to harvesting by the American Horticultural Society This step-by-step guide to essential gardening practice is a must-have reference showing modern methods to a new generation of gardeners. Compiled by leading...

The fourth installation of the new gardening series Guides for the Prairie Gardener will teach you how to maximize your small-space garden in the prairies.Not everyone in the prairies has a big, wide-open space in which to garden, but with a little extra know-how...

Release your inner child and step into the fairy world by creating your own enchanted garden, no matter how much space you have Fairy gardens are increasing in popularity and Fairy Gardening 101 provides you with all the information necessary to design, plant, and...

Radical Regenerative Gardening and Farming informs and inspires gardeners, and farmers, who wish to bring quality and integrity into their work with the land. It is about developing close relationships with land that produces our food. This book combines over 40 years of Frank...

Grow a flourishing vegetable garden with the ultimate guide for beginners Gardeners never forget the first time they enjoyed a ripe, juicy tomato plucked straight from the vine or savored a crisp, fresh salad made with ingredients from their backyard. Start growing your first...

Gardening in a northern clime has its own unique set of challenges. Yet, despite the shorter growing season, gardening remains a popular passion for millions of green thumbs in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. Northern gardeners can successfully grow a wide range of beautiful...

More and more Florida residents are deciding to replace highly fertilized, over-watered, pesticide-dependent lawns with native plants. They want to reduce their carbon footprints; save time, water, and money; and attract birds and butterflies. But where to begin? This illustrated guide helps readers get...

Gardens take many forms, and have a variety of functions. They can serve as spaces of peace and tranquility, a way to cultivate wildlife, or as places to develop agricultural resources. Globally, gardens have inspired, comforted, and sustained people from all walks of life,...

The crises of 2020 impacted every single one of us.Were you prepared? Are you prepared for the next crisis?This new, updated third edition gives you the tools you need to ensure safety and survival so you can be prepared for any disaster that comes...

An exhaustive exposition of propagating methods, from growing from seed to cuttings, grafting, layering, and tissue culture. It is based on the actual working methods of successful propagators worldwide and presents detailed explanations and illustrations of the procedures used. This book is only available...

The School Garden Curriculum provides an integrated K-8 framework and over 200 weekly lessons that weave science, permaculture, and environmental education into place-based, immersive learning. For teachers aiming to blend science and life skills while inspiring environmental stewardship. Author: Kaci Rae ChristopherISBN-10: 0865719055ISBN-13: 9780865719057Publisher:...

Having an understanding of botanical Latin unlocks an entirely new layer of the plant world. Gardeners deciding between a Crocus flavus and Crocus graveolens will know that one produces deep yellow flowers while the other boasts a prominent smell. They can tell whether a...

Remember that watery, tasteless tomato you got from the grocery store? How about those strawberries that grew fuzz faster than you could eat them?If you grow some of those groceries at home, you will be amazed at how much better they taste!Imagine opening your...

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...

Quick: do you know the difference between hardpan and hardening-off? Between a native and a nativar? A cold frame and a cloche? Do you wish someone would write a book that explains in simple English what all those gardening terms mean - just give...

Recent medical and recreational legalization of weed has skyrocketed the demand of not just growers of the cannabis plant, but also trimmers to process the flowers of the plants into beautifully shaped nugs. Weed trimming is a lucrative career with many perks. Why trim...

A simple step-by-step system for identifying, repairing, and preventing problems with marijuana plants. What's Wrong with My Marijuana Plant? is the first problem-solving book for marijuana growers with an effective and easy-to-use visual diagnostic system pioneered by Deardorff and Wadsworth for identifying pest, disease,...

"This should be the cornerstone of every gardener's library." --Jeff Gillman, Director of the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens What happens inside a seed after it is planted? How are plants structured? How do plants reproduce? The answers to these and other questions about complex...

This national award winning book, now in its second edition, was developed especially for Master Gardener volunteers and home gardeners and is a primary source for research-based information on gardening and landscaping successfully in North Carolina and the Southeast.A fundamental reference for any seasoned...

A beautifully illustrated and photographed book that will serve both the novice and experienced gardener well. The Beginner's Guide to Gardening contains all the basics: garden design; how to select healthy plants; how prepare the soil; garden maintenace, and so much more. In addition...

Director of the University of Tennessee Gardens, Susan Hamilton teams up with veteran garden writer Laura Peters to present the best varieties of plants for gardens in the Volunteer State. Perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs, vines, climbers, roses, bulbs and herbs are featured.Author: Sue Hamilton,...

Do you dream about starting a plant nursery but aren't sure how to start? Are you afraid of regulations and irrigation and spending too much to get started? Do you wish you could stuff your yard with beautiful plants without guilt? If you're ready...

Features over 335 annuals best suited to growing conditions in Ohio. Gardeners will enjoy the more than 400 brilliant full-color photographs in the book. They'll also benefit from the down-to-earth knowledge and extensive experience of Ohio horticulturist and garden designer Debra Knapke and Alison...

Spoil your chickens and beautify your coop with 101 Chicken Keeping Hacks from Fresh Eggs Daily. Join Lisa Steele, chicken-keeper extraordinaire and founder of Fresh Eggs Daily, on a behind-the-coop tour like you've never seen. Lisa has spent years figuring out the best ways...

Award-winning author and plantsman Allan Armitage tells the stories behind the common names of some of our favorite and lesser-known plants. From Hooker's Lips to Hairy Balls, Voodoo lilies and Gas Plant, this books of laugh-out-loud yarns is required reading for every plant enthusiast.Kerry...

Literally hundreds of thousand of plants have been given botanical names. Of this huge number very few have English names, and these have become established more by use than by anything else. Thus, there has long been a need for a comprehensive guide to...

A down-to-earth approach to spirituality that links your garden with biblical tradition. "Perhaps you're asking, 'What is a "Jewish garden"?' Though it is essentially a collection of plants, it's really more than that. You don't just grow plants in a Jewish garden; you incorporate...

Finally: a book that addresses the unique challenges of gardening in the coastal South.Master Gardener Barbara Sullivan provides an authoritative guide for gardeners from Tidewater Virginia to Florida and all along the Gulf Coast from Florida to Texas, an area taking in USDA Zones...

Have you ever killed an African violet? Kent and Joyce Stork killed their first violet too They soon mastered the skills for growing the plant and eventually wrote for the African Violet Magazine, the official publication of the African Violet Society of America, Inc....

Dig into the world of herbal medicine with this complete guide to cultivating and harvesting plants with healing properties. For thousands of years people have been utilizing herbs and cultivating weeds found to speed the healing of wounds, soothe skin irritations, calm uneasy stomachs,...

Put down those harmful sprays and learn natural pest control Take care of aphids, slogs, Japanese Beetles, Tomato and Tobacco Hornworms, and all the other bad bugs that might be infesting your garden or backyard. Are you sick and tired of pesky insects in...

A great new gardening book for the Northwest This handy omnibus guide by popular gardening personality Marianne Binetti is packed with the best plant varieties you'll want for your garden: annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, vines, climbers, roses, bulbs and herbs. Small enough to take...

Illinois gardeners now have a handy new tool for maintaining and improving their gardens throughout the year. The book combines the features of an almanac and a gardening journal. Twelve pages are dedicated to each month of the year. Beautiful full-color photographs and helpful...

Discover the best annuals for the Northwest with this colorful guide. Plenty of photographs and illustrations accompany clear, easy-to- follow gardening advice. Tips on when to plant, growing from seed versus nursery-grown bedding plants, optimal growth conditions and problems and pests are also included.Author:...

What's the best way to nurture your green thumb when you don't have a yard or space? Houseplants Now available in a fun gift version, this is the guide to raising the best, healthiest, and happiest potted plants nature has ever seen. When you...

One complete season in the garden--sharing the author's experiences and discussing a variety of vegetables, flowers, and gardening techniques"Glory be! A gardening book stuffed with regional advice and real first-hand experience. The mix of personal opinion and horticultural insight has created a most useful...

Everyone who has ever dreamed of getting back to the soil will derive from Maurice Grenville Kains' practical and easy-to-understand discussions a more complete view of what small-scale farming means. Countless readers of Five Acres and Independence have come away with specific projects to...

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...

2021 GardenComm Media Awards Gold Medal Winner, Publishing category Elegant and magnificent, conservatories reveal fascinating social, cultural, botanical, and engineering advances as they have evolved across history. First appearing in the eighteenth century as simple structures designed to protect fruit trees and other delicate...

Rodale's Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening has been the go-to resource for gardeners for more than 50 years, and the best tool novices can buy to start applying organic methods to their fruit and vegetable crops, herbs, trees and shrubs, perennials, annuals, and lawns....

"Plant a tea plant and watch it grow Grow Your Own Tea is truly a masterpiece how-to guide to cultivating and enjoying the sacred leaf. It will delight even the armchair gardener and casual tea lover." --James Norwood Pratt, author of James Norwood Pratt's...