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Author
Publisher
Cool Springs Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"If you want to grow healthy vegetables at home, but have hesitated because it seems too hard and time consuming, Organic Gardening for Everyone is your perfect hands-on guide-an "if I can do it, you can do it" case study that addresses your concerns and gets you started. Loaded with practical advice and step-by-step guidance, Organic Gardening for Everyone takes a very personal and friendly approach to a subject that can be intimidating. It is a...
23) The postage stamp vegetable garden: grow tons of organic vegetables in tiny spaces and containers
Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Learn how to use ecologically friendly, intensive biodynamic metho ds to produce large amounts of vegetables in very tiny spaces.
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Chapter 1 will focus on succession in the landscape, including lessons from prairies and woodlands. Chapter 2 moves on to how succession can work in the garden. Chapter 3 is about how to "layer" succession onto the home landscape, and the final chapter talks about the foundations of successful succession planting. This approach to gardening has not been explored in such depth and detail in other books; the link between natural processes and the garden...
Author
Publisher
Chelsea Green Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"No-till farming is the new best practice for preventing soil erosion, building soil biology, and providing growing conditions for vibrant, healthy crops. But for organic vegetable farmers and gardeners-and any farmer who wants to avoid herbicide use-the seemingly insurmountable dilemma with no-till has been how to control weeds without cultivating. In this thorough, practical guide, expert organic farmer Bryan O'Hara provide the answers. O'Hara systemically...
Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Are you longing to feed your family in more healthful and eco-friendly ways but shocked by organic produce prices at the grocery store? It's time for you to get down and dirty-- and take the plunge that will please your taste buds and your pocket-book!
Author
Publisher
Quadrille
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
There are over 20,000 species of bee worldwide, of which just seven species are honeybees. In the US alone, there are over 4,000 species of bee, whereas Europe only have nearly 2,000 bee species and the UK has 275. The Wild Bee Handbook is a practical, illustrated guide that will introduce you to the common wild bees you might find in your garden. Through a handy directory, learn how vital wild bees are to the ecosystem and discover how we can garden...
33) The backyard gardener: simple, easy, and beautiful gardening with vegetables, herbs, and flowers
Author
Publisher
Lyons Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
The world's leading resource on biointensive, sustainable, high-yield organic gardening is thoroughly updated throughout, with new sections on using 12 percent less water and increasing compost power. Long before it was a trend, How to Grow More Vegetables brought backyard ecosystems to life for the home gardener by demonstrating sustainable growing methods for spectacular organic produce on a small but intensive scale. How to Grow More Vegetables...
36) Teaming with bacteria: the organic gardener's guide to endophytic bacteria and the rhizophagy cycle
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Thanks to research conducted over the last few decades, we know that many (and probably all) plants get a significant portion of their nutrients by attracting endophytic bacteria. Gardeners and small-scale growers need to know about endophytic bacteria and the rhizophagy cycle because they have profound implications for how they raise plants. Knowing about them will help readers increase their plant's health and productivity"--
37) The new organic grower: a master's manual of tools and techniques for the home and market gardener
Author
Publisher
Chelsea Green Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Inspired by the European intensive growers, [this book] offers a very approachable and productive form of farming that has proven to work well for the earth and its stewards for centuries. Gardeners working on 2.5 acres or less will find this book especially useful, as it offers proof that small-scale market growers and serious home gardeners can live good lives close to the land and make a profit at the same time."--
Author
Publisher
Page Street Publishing Co
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"From planting your first seedlings to harvesting your crops and everything in between, gardener and homesteader Brian Brigantti helps you create a thriving vegetable garden right in your own backyard-all while giving you valuable insights into nourishing your soul through abundant living. Woven in with his own insights and experiences, Brian walks you through the process of starting an abundant garden from start to finish. A primer on soil health,...
Author
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
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
©2018.
Language
English
Description
Grow What You Love is designed to be a simple guide to growing vegetables, herbs and more that will add to the flavor and variety of fresh produce choices throughout the year. Aimed at novice and experienced gardeners alike it will be an image-driven, how-to adventure from an expert gardener and communicator with an enthusiasm for an authentic life.
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