Author : Lee Reich
Publisher :
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 23,6 MB
Release : 2018
Category : GARDENING
ISBN : 9780865718821
The Ever Curious Gardener is an irreverent romp through the natural science of plants. Ideal for gardeners moving beyond back-of-the-seed-pack planting, it digs into the science "behind the scenes" in the garden. Acclaimed gardener, scientist, and author Lee Reich offers insights and practical guidance on growing a much better garden.
Author : Lee Reich
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 26,52 MB
Release : 2018-04-03
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 177142270X
An irreverent romp through the natural science of gardening, with eye-opening insight and practical guidance for getting the most out of your plants. Curious why caressing your cucumber plants will help them bear more fruit? Or why you should grow oranges from seed even if the fruit is inedible? Or why trees need to sleep and how to help them? Join acclaimed gardener, scientist, and author Lee Reich on a journey through the delights of your garden in this laugh-out-loud treatise on the scientific wonders of plants and soil. The Ever Curious Gardener includes information on: How to maximize both flavor and nutrition in your garden bounty Helping plants thrive during drought Outwitting weeds by understanding their nature Making the best use of compost Tips on pruning and orchard care Why the dead language of Latin can make you a better gardener.
Author : Anna Pavord
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 38,30 MB
Release : 2011-09-05
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1408810069
A wonderful book about the gardening year with practical advice by the top garden writer and best-selling author of The Tulip
Author : Lee Reich
Publisher : Taunton Press
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 48,48 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1600850952
A collection of over 350 color photos and detailed drawings describing the techniques to pruning various plants, shrubs, and trees, with advice on restoring plant health, choosing the right tool for the job, and more.
Author : Nancy Lawson
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 11,16 MB
Release : 2017-04-18
Category :
ISBN : 1616896175
In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.
Author : Lee A. Reich
Publisher : Workman Publishing Company
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 26,45 MB
Release : 2000-01-08
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0761172025
Garden like Mother Nature, with an organic system that’s good for plants and good for people. Say good-bye to backaches and weed problems! Lee Reich’s organic Weedless Gardening eschews the traditional yearly digging up and working over of the soil. It’s is an easy-to-follow, low-impact approach to planting and maintaining a flower garden, a vegetable patch, trees, and shrubs naturally. "If you love to knock yourself out digging beds, buy a better shovel. If you're looking for a no-nonsense alternative, buy this book!" -Ketzel Levine, National Public Radio's Doyenne of Dirt) "Thoroughly practical, easy-to-follow guide to good gardening Lee Reich make it sound simple, and if you follow his methods and philosophy, it is." -Dora Galitzki, Gardening Columnist, The New York Times, and Author of The Gardener's Essential Companion "Finally, a book filled with science-based information that insures success and frees us from busywork in the garden." - Dr. H. March Cathey, President Emeritus, American Horticultural Society
Author : Ross Bayton
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 1094 pages
File Size : 13,33 MB
Release : 2020-03-10
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0691209138
The definitive guide to botanical Latin Unlock the secrets of botanical Latin with this beautifully illustrated encyclopedia. The Gardener's Botanical contains definitions of more than 5,000 plant names—from abbreviatus ("shortened") to zonatus ("with bands")—along with more than 350 color illustrations. Scientific plant names are an invaluable tool for those who understand them. Formed from Greek and, more commonly, from Latin root words, not only do they make it possible for gardeners and botanists to communicate, they also contain a wealth of hidden information. The Gardener's Botanical is the key to unlocking these secrets. This guide contains a breathtaking array of botanical names in alphabetical order. Each word is listed with a pronunciation guide, definition, example plant, and, where appropriate, etymology. Also included in this illuminating guide are special features on important plant genera, fact boxes, essays focusing on the history and importance of Latin names and botanical illustrations, and an index of common names with more than 2,000 popular plants, cross-referenced with their binomial name in Latin.
Author : Steve Solomon
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 10,65 MB
Release : 2012-12-25
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0865717184
Presents advice on how to improve growing soil, discussing some of the current misconceptions about soil and providing the best methods for adding enhancements that will produce nutrient-dense foods.
Author : Lee May
Publisher : Taylor Trade Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 16,97 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781563524974
Essays about May's own garden, other gardens he has visited, and people he has met through gardening.
Author : Lee Reich
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 44,92 MB
Release : 2021-10-05
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1550927507
From Minnesota to Moscow — how to grow fresh figs in cold climates Growing Figs in Cold Climates is a complete, full-color, illustrated guide to organic methods for growing delicious figs in cold climates, well outside the traditional hot, arid home of this ancient fruiting tree. Coverage includes: Five methods for growing figs in cold climates including overwintering Cultivar selection for cool and cold climates Pruning techniques for a variety of methods of growing figs in cold climates Pest problems and solutions Harvesting, including ways to speed ripening, identify ripe fruit, and manage an overabundance Small-scale commercial fig production in cold climates. Fresh figs are juicy, full-bodied, and filled with a honey-sweet flavor, and because truly ripe figs are highly perishable, they are only available to those who grow their own. By choosing the right cultivars and techniques, figs can be grown across cool and cold growing zones of North America, Europe, and beyond, putting them within reach of almost every gardener. Easy and delicious — if you can grow a houseplant, you can grow a fig.
