From the kinds of trees standing at Great Dixter to the 20 deadliest flowers to the best small garden animals according to the Indiana Department of Agriculture—gardening is a pursuit with no end of information to sift through. Where does botany start but with the naming and grouping of all flora? List making is in the gardener’s blood, and this volume of random facts, data, and wisdom, will excite the Latin-spouting garden geek as much as the arrival of the new Heronswood catalog. Some of...

The author of The Drunken Botanist "offers practical and tantalizing composite views of toxic, irritating, prickly, and all-around ill-mannered plants" ( Booklist ).American Horticultural Society Book Award WinnerChosen One of the Best Gardening Books of the Year by the Washington Post and National Pub...

Widen your winter horizons and enjoy an abundance of vegetables at the darkest time of year in this lovely book.Many people believe that not much grows in winter, but a well-organised plot can still be productive with careful planning. In fact, many salads can be grown in winter, especially with a little protection from fleece, cloches or larger structures. Written by organic gardening expert Charles Dowding, this guide explains how you can come through winter with...

Now you don't have to choose between frugal and fantastic with these 400 thrifty gardening tips from the author of Vertical Vegetables & Fruit .In The Dirt-Cheap Green Thumb, Rhonda Massingham Hart provides practical, time-tested solutions that will stretch your dollar farther than you ever thought possible, even as they yield beautiful, bountiful plants. From starting seeds to preserving produce, from composting...

A down-to-earth, complete manual for achieving great gardening results with your own rich, organic soil.All the secrets to rich, sustainable soil are revealed to you. You'll be amazed how easy it is to improve your garden or yard when you begin at ground level.Even experienced gardeners can be intimidated by soil. It isn't just the soil-testing data and all the big words, like vermicompositing and mycorrhizal fungi. It's also the fact that...

A complete gardening calendar with help for every week of the year. Find out what you should be doing in your garden as each season progresses. A guide to the year's work in the garden, shown week by week.

Cherry tomatoes are a very popular vegetable to grow for folks who are short on yard space. These little bushy plants are ideal for balconies, patios or even windowsills. Average cherry tomatoes are about an inch across, but there are varieties like Tiny Tim that produce tomatoes about half that size. Not only do cherry tomatoes take up less space, they also mature quicker than full-sized tomatoes... Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or ...

This beautifully illustrated, complete guide to herbs unlocks the secrets of these wonder plants—from planting and harvesting to cooking and storing—including their health benefits. Now you can discover the joy and pleasure of growing your own herbs—for spicing up meals, creating crafts, treating ailments, and more. In this comprehensive and beautifully illustrated herbal guide you’ll find information on their history, cultivation, propagation, and harvesting, along with a wealth of great ...

Just to say Thank You for checking out this Book I want to give you a copy of my upcoming special report "The Organic Gardener’s Calendar: Monthly To-Dos for Beginner Gardeners".“Organic Herb Gardening: The Beginners Guide to Planning, Growing, and Preserving Your Own Culinary and Medicinal Herbs” gives you the opportunity to bring the flavors of the globe to your table while preserving the peace of mind that comes from growing th...

Pick your container, fill it with water, and sit back and watch your plant grow!This book is the answer to anyone who has ever shied away from growing house plants because of messy dirt or fear of things dying if left for a few days without water. Ditch the hassle and learn how to grow plants indoors with nothing but water.Peter Loewer, an inveterate inventor of water gardening techniques, has written and illustrated this charming guide to teach readers the...

Table of ContentsIntroductionThe Right Soil for Your PlantsA Bit of Sand Wanted Right Now!Should I or Should I Not Buy Garden Potted Soil?No Heating/SterilizingPots, Pans, and Saucers…Proper DrainageRe-potting and Potting your PlantsConclusionAuthor BioPublisherIntroductionThis book is for all the people who have always wished to have a garden of their own. But perhaps, due to lack of space outdoo...

A Crash Course on How to Grow Brussels Sprouts This book covers several topics including: - Nutrition Information - Climate & Growing Conditions - How to Prepare the Garden Soil - How to Plant - How to Water and much more! Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.