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Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
©2016.
Language
English
Description
Gardeners can be disappointed by the insipid flavor of the vegetables and fruit that they have so carefully nurtured. The problem, according to botanist James Wong, is that many conventional gardening practices are based on pure myth or faulty science. They create bumper crops at the expense of flavor and nutrition. It doesn't have to be that way. After trial and error of cutting-edge horticultural techniques and extensive review of more than 2,000...
3) How to grow food: a step-by-step guide to growing all kinds of fruit, vegetables, salads and more
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Scribner
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
Tasty, lethal, hallucinogenic, and medicinal--fruits have led nations into wars, fueled dictatorships, and even lured us into new worlds. Adam Leith Gollner weaves business, science, and travel into a riveting narrative about one of earth's most desired foods. Readers will discover why even though countless exotic fruits exist in nature, only several dozen varieties are available in supermarkets. Gollner explores the political machinations of multinational...
5) Gardening with heirloom seeds: tried-and-true flowers, fruits, and vegetables for a new generation
Author
Publisher
University of North Carolina Press
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
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Series
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"The Backyard Homestead Guide to Growing Organic Food is a one-stop reference for all the key information food gardeners need to grow a healthy, bountiful garden. The book features a comprehensive companion planting guide and an in-depth review of the most effective organic pest control practices, including recipes for how to make your own pest deterrent sprays"--
Author
Publisher
Dk Publishing
Pub. Date
©2018.
Language
English
Description
Whether you're a beginner and determined to make the most of limited space with a truly unique and heirloom harvest, or a seasoned grower looking to spice up your cooking with gourmet flavors, the step-by-step instructions give you the confidence to grow some unusually tasty crops. Choose from fruiting vegetables such as orange eggplants and hyacinth beans, salad greens such as fiddlehead ferns and sushi hostas, grains such as quinoa and chia, and...
Author
Publisher
Quadrille Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"No matter how small your space, green-fingered Sam Corfield (aka The Hairy Horticulturist) shows you how simple it is to grow your own edible garden. Covering over 50 roots, shoots, flowers, leaves and fruits, he'll guide you through his foolproof three-step method of sow-grow-gather, while providing useful tips and tricks along the way. Showcasing delicious vegetables, fruits and herbs that anyone can easily grow at home, Sam will also introduce...
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
In 1911, Elizabeth Coleman White and Frederick Vernon Coville united to carry out the mutual goal of taming the wild blueberry. The documentary is articulated with an original musical score, archival audio recordings and film footage, filmed narrative accounts, expert narrations, and original artwork. The film knits together an analysis of contemporary blueberry commerce and science, with noteworthy images and documents, and compelling dialogue of...
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