Gardening 6

Compiled from the pages of "Fine Gardening" magazine comes a volume sure to inspire readers with dramatic plant combinations as well as provide step-by-step techniques to plant and care for containers under all conditions, including regions with short growing periods.続きを見る

Celebrated farming expert Coleman continues to lead the way in organic gardening, pushing the limits of the harvest season while working his world-renowned organic farm in Harborside, Maine.続きを見る

This guide includes how-to and when-to information for successful vegetable gardening throughout the gardening regions in Canada. Includes full-color images, helpful maps, and charts.続きを見る

With their colorful leaves, sculptural shapes, and simple care, succulents are beautiful yet forgiving plants for pots. The more than 300 photos, A-Z descriptions, and inspiring ideas in this collection show how to get the most out of these plants.続きを見る

It sounds simple enough, but pruning can confound even the most competent gardener. This new edition of Taunton's award-winning book explains the do's and don'ts of cutting back; from humble houseplants to the most amazing exotics, readers learn how to make the right cut the first time, every time……続きを見る

All of the best elements of the beloved first edition are here along with coverage of 15 additional vegetables plus growing information on more fruits and herbs; new photographs in many vegetable entries; and extending the season into the winter months.続きを見る

Logsdon proves that anyone who has access to a large garden or small farm can think outside the agribusiness box and learn to grow healthy whole grains or beans--the base of the culinary food pyramid--alongside fruits and vegetables.続きを見る

This extensively revised and expanded edition broadens the reach and depth of the permaculture approach for urban and suburban gardeners. The text's message is that working with nature, not against it, results in more beautiful, abundant, and forgiving gardens.続きを見る

Consumers are increasingly aware of the dangers of garden chemicals. "The Organic Gardener's Handbook of Natural Pest and Disease Control" offers a reliable and comprehensive guide that makes it easy to garden without the use of pesticides.続きを見る

It is possible to grow trees from seed within a decade - the secret is to know what seeds to collect and how to prepare and plant them. This book is a well-illustrated guide to the identification and propagation of native trees.続きを見る

Turn the compost bin upside down! The nutritious, organic diet your garden craves is as simple as creating compost heaps right in the garden. Plants and compost live together in labor-and time-saving harmony, producing bright, sweet, juicy vegetables all season long.続きを見る

Bringing to life the science and adventure of 18th-century plant collecting, "The Brother Gardeners" is the story of how six men created the modern garden and changed the horticultural world in the process.続きを見る

Praies for the first edition: "The book is handsome, informative and amusingly written, and it should serve as an inspiration to those who are tired of old-fashioned lawns."-- Publishers Weekly続きを見る

Waste not, want not. "The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Composting" takes readers step by step through the process of selecting the right compost container, filling it with the right "ingredients," maintaining the mix at the right temperature and humidity, and using the end product. ?A concise ……続きを見る

Among the first titles published in 1978, with more than 150,000 copies in print in three editions, "Japanese Maples" is a Timber Press classic. Japanese maples are unlike any other tree. They boast a remarkable diversity of color, form, and texture. As a result of hundreds of years of careful bre……続きを見る

Colorful tour of outstanding public and private gardens in the famous resort town that once rivaled Newport as the nation's social capital. Main avenues and the grounds around the famous race track are lavishly planted, and historic estate gardens are open to the public. In 2007, Saratoga Springs ……続きを見る

The Botanical Garden 2011 allows gardeners and plant lovers to appreciate even common varieties in unexpected ways. Each month provides an intimate look at every aspect of a different plant -- from root to blossom. The photographs are reproduced in true-to-life color, inviting you to step into a b……続きを見る

Lenore Hedla, the dean of Alaska gardeners and garden writers, has written a classic yet witty tome on making things grow in the 49th state. With tips from the best of amateurs to professionals, The Alaska Gardener's Handbook is a useful reference for newcomers and experienced Alaska gardeners ali……続きを見る

Includes bibliographical references (p. 251-254) and index.続きを見る

Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of ……続きを見る

This book aims to share with readers the basic tools, techniques, and principles of how to create and maintain a beautiful garden through Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn. Straightforward, no-nonsense language and advice, along with simple photography showing the practicalities of gardening, wil……続きを見る

For more than thirty years Sandra Perrin has gardened year-round in Montana, learning to adapt to cold weather. Consumer demand encouraged her to update this popular gardening book, adding new hardy varieties and time-tested hints. Among other things, you will learn how to store carrots in the gro……続きを見る