In the Company of Gardeners
Author: Juliet Nicholas
Publisher: Godwit
Published: 2021-11-02
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9780143775010
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Juliet Nicholas
Publisher: Godwit
Published: 2021-11-02
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9780143775010
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Russell Page
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Published: 2007-07-03
Total Pages: 468
ISBN-13: 9781590172315
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Russell Page, one of the legendary gardeners and landscapers of the twentieth century, designed gardens great and small for clients throughout the world. His memoirs, born of a lifetime of sketching, designing, and working on site, are a mixture of engaging personal reminiscence, keen critical intelligence, and practical know-how. They are not only essential reading for today’s gardeners, but a master’s compelling reflection on the deep sources and informing principles of his art. The Education of a Gardener offers charming, sometimes pointed anecdotes about patrons, colleagues, and, of course, gardens, together with lucid advice for the gardener. Page discusses how to plan a garden that draws on the energies of the surrounding landscape, determine which plants will do best in which setting, plant for the seasons, handle color, and combine trees, shrubs, and water features to rich and enduring effect. To read The Education of a Gardener is to wander happily through a variety of gardens in the company of a wise, witty, and knowledgeable friend. It will provide pleasure and insight not only to the dedicated gardener, but to anyone with an interest in abiding questions of design and aesthetics, or who simply enjoys an unusually well-written and thoughtful book.
Author: Herrick Kimball
Publisher: Whizbang Books
Published: 2013-06-15
Total Pages: 124
ISBN-13: 9780972656405
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"If you're a gardener looking to grow a better garden, this book is for you. Herrick Kimball, inventor of the world-famous Whizbang chicken plucker, Whizbang cider press, Whizbang garden cart and Whizbang wheel hoe has packed the pages of this book with a diverse selection of whizbang ideas for gardeners. Many of the ideas are uniquely his own. Some ideas come from other imaginitive gardeners. And scattered througout are numerous idea-excerpts gleaned from the author's collection of 19th century almanacs and farmers periodicals. When you're done reading this book, you'll be a smarter gardener, a more clever gardener, and a Whizbang-inspired gardener!" --From the back cover.
Author: Margaret Willes
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 2011-08-30
Total Pages: 336
ISBN-13: 0300163827
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The people and publications at the root of a national obsession
Author: Whitney Cohen
Publisher: Timber Press
Published: 2012-07-12
Total Pages: 265
ISBN-13: 160469405X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →“What better way to begin to explore the natural world than to experience the magic and beauty of a family garden.” —Arden Bucklin-Sporer, author of How to Grow a School Garden Many gardeners find that once they have children gardening goes the way of late-night dinner parties and Sunday morning sleep-ins. Raising kids and maintaining a garden can be a juggling act, leaving the family garden forgotten and neglected. But kids can make great gardening companions, and the benefits of including them are impossible to ignore. Gardening gets kids outdoors and away from television and video games, increases their connection to plants and animals, and helps build enthusiasm for fresh fruits and vegetables. Their involvement becomes the real harvest of a family garden. In The Book of Gardening Projects for Kids, Whitney Cohen and John Fisher draw on years of experience in the Life Lab Garden Classroom and gardening with their own children to teach parents how to integrate the garden into their family life, no matter its scope or scale. The book features simple, practical gardening advice, including how to design a play-friendly garden, ideas for fun-filled theme gardens, and how to cook and preserve the garden's bounty. 101 engaging, family-friendly garden activities are also featured, from making Crunch-n-Munch Vegetable Beds and Muddy Miniature Masterpieces to harvesting berries for Fresh Fruity Pops.
Author: Curtis Allen Stone
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Published: 2015-12-14
Total Pages: 306
ISBN-13: 1771421916
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →There are twenty million acres of lawns in North America. In their current form, these unproductive expanses of grass represent a significant financial and environmental cost. However, viewed through a different lens, they can also be seen as a tremendous source of opportunity. Access to land is a major barrier for many people who want to enter the agricultural sector, and urban and suburban yards have huge potential for would-be farmers wanting to become part of this growing movement. The Urban Farmer is a comprehensive, hands-on, practical manual to help you learn the techniques and business strategies you need to make a good living growing high-yield, high-value crops right in your own backyard (or someone else's). Major benefits include: Low capital investment and overhead costs Reduced need for expensive infrastructure Easy access to markets Growing food in the city means that fresh crops may travel only a few blocks from field to table, making this innovative approach the next logical step in the local food movement. Based on a scalable, easily reproduced business model, The Urban Farmer is your complete guide to minimizing risk and maximizing profit by using intensive production in small leased or borrowed spaces. Curtis Stone is the owner/operator of Green City Acres, a commercial urban farm growing vegetables for farmers markets, restaurants, and retail outlets. During his slower months, Curtis works as a public speaker, teacher, and consultant, sharing his story to inspire a new generation of farmers.
Author: Abby Adams
Publisher: Workman Publishing
Published: 1995-01-01
Total Pages: 260
ISBN-13: 9781563056475
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Offers reflections on the challenges and rewards of gardening, and includes advice on planning and maintaining flower, herb, and vegetable gardens
Author: Valerie Bang-Jensen
Publisher: National Gardening Association, Incorporated
Published: 2014-02-15
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9780615936802
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This curriculum invites children to learn about science while experiencing a great story. Each chapter features a popular children's books that's perfect for families, classrooms, after-school programs, anyone who gardens with children. PreK-5.
Author: Smith & Hawken
Publisher: Workman Publishing
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780761101109
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Organic, natural and conscientious about resources and offers all the accumulated wisdom on how to garden creatively, without chemicals or undue work.