Author : D. G. Hessayon
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 44,85 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780903505468
This updated edition contains new chapters on "baby" vegetables and the modern easy ways to grow food crops. There is an enlarged chapter on herbs, with details of new varieties which have appeared in the past few years.
Author : D. G. Hessayon
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 34,14 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780903505611
"The house plant expert Book two covers the new house plants which have been introduced in the last decade"--Back cover.
Author : Jim W. Wilson
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 439 pages
File Size : 24,99 MB
Release : 2017-04-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1607654210
Complete vegetable gardening system for busy people who want to grow fresh produce to save money and ensure their food is safe.
Author : D. G. Hessayon
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 27,36 MB
Release : 1983
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780903505178
This guide provides information on all types of ornamental trees and shrubs for the ordinary garden including: choosing the right types, climbers and conifers, how to buy and plant, tree and shrub care and increasing your stock.
Author : D. G. Hessayon
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 26,14 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780903505352
The House Plant Expert is one of the books in the Expert series written by the world's best-selling gardening author. Quite simply, the best-selling gardening book in the world. Over a million copies have been sold in the U.S, and nearly 14 million worldwide. According to one reviewer - "after the Bible, the best-selling reference book of all time." In a basketful of countries it has taught people how to choose and care for their indoor plants. Its style of dealing with each plant with drawings, photographs and no-nonsense text has become a legend in the publishing world. If you have house plants (and who doesn't?) you need this book.
Author : Inger Palmstierna
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 26,36 MB
Release : 2015-02-10
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1629149713
“A garden should be easy and fun to care for—don’t complicate things unnecessarily.” This is the slogan of author Inger Palmstierna. In Greenhouse Vegetable Gardening, she helps readers find the joy of cultivating in their very own greenhouses. Palmstierna is a gardening authority with vast knowledge on everything that grows. With infectious enthusiasm, this garden writer and horticulturist explains how to cultivate a successful garden or orchard. The greenhouse is the place where green thumbs are realized and your imagination can run wild. Palmstierna believes: “The greenhouse provides opportunities, but does not demand.” Greenhouse Vegetable Gardening is an accessible book with many beautiful pictures and practical instructions. The topics covered include: • Building and decorating your own greenhouse • Training seedlings and early plant development • How to sow, grow, and winter plants • How to harvest vegetables and herbs • How to cultivate summer flowers for planting • And more! In addition to providing a garden year-round, the greenhouse can also be a beautiful addition to your yard and can be customized to match your tastes. You’ll learn the basics on what to consider when buying, laying the foundations for, and decorating your greenhouse—as well as how to plan and use one. Soon after you’ll be ready to explore the many types of vegetables and flowering plants that thrive in greenhouses. So get ready to enjoy fresh vegetables and flowers year-round!
Author : D. G. Hessayon
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 46,56 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780903505314
The essential guide to growing all types of fruit. Everything you need to know about: Choosing the best apples, pears and plums for your garden. Planting and caring for tree fruit. Buying and growing soft fruit. Getting the best taste from your fruit. How to prune. Dealing with fruit problems and pests. Shop-bought fruit. Reliable, easy-to-follow advice and information from EXPERT books - the world's best-selling gardening series.
Author : Matthew Biggs
Publisher : Richmond Hill, Ont. Firefly Books
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 29,1 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Cooking
ISBN :
The demand for locally sourced organic foods continues to rise. This resource is a prime reference for the many who are growing or wanting to grow their own vegetables, herbs and fruits. The book features superb full-color photographs and illustrations and an easy-to-use A-Z directory. Comprehensive growing, harvesting and preserving tips and a wealth of recipes are a boon to gardeners and cooks alike. Practical aspects of gardening are explained in detail, with in-depth sections on creating a garden, pollination, soil fertility and greenhouse growing. Some of the topics covered are: Nutritional values The most useful and most recommended varieties Plant hardiness, propagation and growing guidelines Cropping, harvesting and storing Weed, pest and disease control Ornamental and wildlife value Pruning and training Companion planting Container growing. A yearly maintenance calendar, glossary, further reading section, seed sources list and detailed index round out this outstanding book.
Author : D. G. Hessayon
Publisher : Expert
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 19,80 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Gardening
ISBN :
Whether you are a first-time allotment holder or an 'old-hand', The Vegetable Expert will show you: How to get started Where to grow your vegetables How to choose the right types and varieties How to deal with pests and diseases Reliable, easy-to-follow advice and information from EXPERT books - the world's best-selling gardening series
Author : Better Homes & Gardens
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 37,59 MB
Release : 2010-12-28
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0470638567
This comprehensive guide to homegrown fruits, vegetables, and herbs is perfect for gardeners of all skill levels. Over 150 garden projects, with handy shopping lists for tools and ingredients, and step-by-step instructions on planting, growing, and harvesting seasonal bounty. More than 450 beautiful full-color photos throughout, including helpful step-by-step photos to guide the reader through critical steps and innovative project ideas. The focus of the book will be on setting up an edible garden at home, whether it be small tomato plants or windowsill planters filled with aromatic herbs, to large-scale beds of greens Special sections on how to store your bounty and tips on composting at home Tips from the Garden Doctor throughout the help troubleshoot common problems Includes helpful seasonality charts and comprehensive encyclopedic listings of food crops to easily identify common varieties, where they grow and how to care for them.
