Self Sufficiency Gardening Financial Physical and Emotional Security from Your Own Backyard A Practical Guide for Growing Vegetables Fruits Nuts Herbs Medicines Andother
February 5, 2010 by Herb Gardens · Leave a Comment
A practical guide for the novice gardener who wants to grow vegetables, fruits, nuts, herbs, and other useful plant products with the intent of becoming less dependent on outside sources. Includes a section on computer gardening resources, including free resources on the Internet.
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1 Star Quick read that I wont pick up again
I expected a book that would give me a lot of information about gardening. Instead the book only gave me acouple paragraphs about certain vegetables and only one parargraph about nut tree’s. The Author refers the reader to other books if they need more information any gardening book would be more detailed then this one. This book was a waste of my money.
Rodales Successful Organic Gardening Herbs Rodales Successful Organic Gardening
January 24, 2010 by Herb Gardens · Leave a Comment
Rodales Successful Organic Gardening Herbs Rodales Successful Organic Gardening
Gardeners everywhere love herbs for the wonderful flavors they add to food, the beauty they lend to the garden, and for their many uses in crafts and as home remedies. This hands-on guide shows how anyone can successfully grow a wide range of more than 90 herbs in the back yard. Features a full-color encyclopedia section. 300 color photographs; 50 illustrations.
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5 Stars –Not just pretty pictures of plants–
I collect books on growing herbs and without exception they are all useful. Some books are personalized and others give general and basic information. This is probably one of the very best “all round” books that I’ve ever seen.
Some of the topics that are discussed are as follows: Climate, Topography, Garden Style, Understanding Basic Botany, Species Chart, Soil Preparation, Weeding, Propagating Herbs, Over-Wintering Plants, Drying Herbs, Cooking with Herbs, Medicinal Herbs, a Plant by Plant Guide and a USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map.
The section on Preventing Pests and Diseases has very good illustrations of plant damage with a drawing of the insect culprit next to the herb. The Species Chart is six pages long and gives the growth form, the preferred climates, soil conditions, propagation season, the primary usage of the plants and the pests and diseases that each plant is susceptible to getting.
This is a very concise and usable book.
Herbs Rodales Successful Organic Gardening
January 16, 2010 by Herb Gardens · Leave a Comment
Herbs Rodales Successful Organic Gardening
Lothian Successful Organic Gardening Herbs Lothian Successful Organic Gardening
December 12, 2009 by Herb Gardens · Leave a Comment
Lothian Successful Organic Gardening Herbs Lothian Successful Organic Gardening
Gardening Naturally A Guide to Growing Chemical Free Flowers Vegetables and Herbs
December 10, 2009 by Herb Gardens · Leave a Comment
Gardening Naturally A Guide to Growing Chemical Free Flowers Vegetables and Herbs
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4 Stars Free Your Garden from Chemicals
If you want to get away from spreading chemicals around your yard, then this is the book for you. There are lots of color photos and it gives plant-by-plant specifics. Some ideas were new to me, like putting aluminum foil as mulch. I wanted to try the diatomaceous earth for slugs, but could only find large batches in the swimming pool supplies. Maybe it’s available in smaller containers in garden centers, but I’ve not found it.
Organic Gardening Natural Ways of Growing Fruit Vegetables and Herbs
December 9, 2009 by Herb Gardens · Leave a Comment
Organic Gardening Natural Ways of Growing Fruit Vegetables and Herbs
Herbs Rodales home gardening library
December 7, 2009 by Herb Gardens · Leave a Comment
Herbs Rodales home gardening library
Organic Gardening for the 21st Century A Complete Guide to Growing Vegetables Fruits Herbs and Flowers
November 20, 2009 by Herb Gardens · Leave a Comment
The comprehensive guide to do-it-yourself organic gardening, starting from the basics. This groundbreaking book explains the latest scientific knowledge on how to find, choose and grow the best plants without any synthetic chemicals.
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4 Stars A Valuable Garden Tool!
This book has been incredibly useful to me. The information is well organized, if a little incomplete, and the pictures are inspiring. An excellent resource for any organic gardener.
Practical Allotment Gardening A Guide to Growing Fruit Vegetables and Herbs on Your Plot
November 1, 2009 by Herb Gardens · Leave a Comment
Practical Allotment Gardening A Guide to Growing Fruit Vegetables and Herbs on Your Plot
The only way to be sure of the quality of fruit and vegetables is to grow it personally and allotments provide a perfect opportunity for producing organically-grown fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers. The increasing popularity of allotments is testament to a growing consumer awareness of how chemically enhanced produce in our diet adversely affects our health and well-being. This book offers practical information and tips on all aspects of allotment gardening. Beginning with the basics, the book gives advice on planning and laying out a new plot, improving the soil and sowing from seed. A comprehensive directory of vegetables, herbs and fruit gives useful information on which varieties to plant and their cultivation, while a chapter on pests and diseases gives advice on protecting plants without using chemicals. Interspersed throughout are practical projects and tips for the allotment gardener.
Gardening at a Glance The Organic Gardeners Handbook on Vegetables Fruits Nuts and Herbs
October 24, 2009 by Herb Gardens · Leave a Comment
Gardening at a Glance The Organic Gardeners Handbook on Vegetables Fruits Nuts and Herbs
