Download or read book A Maine Garden Almanac written by Martha Fenn King and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-04-01 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Martha Fenn King is a steadfast gardener whose stunning photos and sage advice once informed readers through her regular gardening column, “Martha's Garden.” Gathering a lifetime of gardening knowledge and lore, Martha’s A Maine Garden Almanac presents a collection of seasonal information, heartwarming insight, poetry, and beautiful imagery. Whether you have a small or large garden, this book will support you through the tougher growing seasons in your garden and life. A Maine Garden Almanac will help you make the most of your garden space.
Download or read book Native Plants for Your Maine Garden written by Maureen Heffernan and published by Down East Books. This book was released on 2010-02-01 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are several good reasons why savvy gardeners cherish native plants in their landscapes. In this book, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens executive director Maureen Heffernan provides information and inspiration for gardeners about how to choose the best plants for a variety of locations and provides tips on how to cope with challenging conditions. Heffernan discusses flowering perennials, foliage plants, grasses, ground covers, shrubs, and trees, and she provides sample garden plans designed by experts.
Download or read book The Boston Globe Illustrated New England Gardening Almanac written by Carol Stocker and published by Triumph Books (IL). This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone knows that the famously unpredictable New England weather poses a variety of challenges, but no ones this better than a gardener. That's why award-winning Boston Globe writer Carol Stocker has spent the last several decades guiding amateur growers through every season with her dependable, straightfoward, step-by-step advice. Whether you're a budding enthusiast or a proven green thumb, The Boston Globe Illustrated New England Gardening Almanac provides an invaluable year-ground resource. Its pages offer topical stories and profiles delivered without pretension, plus weekly planners that address everything from seedlings and bulbs to weed control and lawnmower manitenance. Both detailed and comprehensive, the book transcends regions, with many photographs so beautiful that should come in a vase. Carol Stocker is a rare combination of hands-on gardener, gifted writer and trusted name. This almanac is sure to become a favorite companion to anyone who dreams of creating backy
Download or read book Native Plants for New England Gardens written by New England Wild Flower Society and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-03-01 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Native plants are drought tolerant, disease resistant, wildlife friendly, and environmentally sound. Experts increasingly encourage gardeners to use natives exclusively. This handy and practical guide focuses on 100 great native flowers, ground covers, shrubs, ferns, and grasses that will thrive in New England gardens. The presentation is aimed at gardeners, who want concise, practical information. It will also include material on the importance and desirability of using native plants. The heart of this book is 100 two-page spreads, one for each species. The spreads will include facts about the plant of use to a gardener (not a botanist)—where it grows best, when it blooms, the soil conditions in which it thrives, its appeal to wildlife, sunlight requirements, how high it grows, how to propagate it, and how to avoid any problems particular to the species. Each spread will also feature two color photos.
Download or read book Maine the Pine Tree State written by Deborah H. DeFord and published by Gareth Stevens. This book was released on 2003 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the history, geography, people, government, economy, social life and customs, and state events and attractions of Maine.
Download or read book Farmers Almanac 2008 written by Peter Geiger and published by Geiger. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Farmers Almanac is an annual publication published every year since 1818. It is the only publication of its kind which generations of American families have come to trust. Its longevity speaks volumes about its content which informs, delights, and educates. Best known for its long-range weather predictions, the Farmers Almanac provides valuable information on gardening, cooking, fishing, and more.
Download or read book The Old Farmer s Almanac 2022 written by Old Farmer’s Almanac and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2021-08-17 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Happy New Almanac Year! It’s time to celebrate the 230th edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac! Long recognized as North America’s most-beloved and best-selling annual, this handy yellow book fulfills every need and expectation as a calendar of the heavens, a time capsule of the year, an essential reference that reads like a magazine. Always timely, topical, and distinctively “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor,” the Almanac is consulted daily throughout the year by users from all walks of life. The 2022 edition contains the fun facts, predictions, and feature items that have made it a cultural icon: traditionally 80 percent–accurate weather forecasts; notable astronomical events and time-honored astrological dates; horticultural, culinary, fashion, and other trends; historical hallmarks; best fishing days; time- and money-saving garden advice; recipes for delicious dishes; facts on folklore, farmers, home remedies, and husbandry; amusements and contests; plus too much more to mention—all in the inimitable Almanac style that has charmed and educated readers since 1792.
Download or read book The Gardener s Almanac written by Peter C. Jones and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1997 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some gardening books are annuals and some are hardy perennials. Here is a one-of-a-kind book of the latter sort, an entertaining mix of facts, advice, reminiscence, and humor for gardeners to dip into year after year. With tips, tidbits, and forecasts--from how to talk green to a guide to astrological gardening--this book is a browser's delight and a keepsake for every gardener.
Download or read book Northeast Fruit Vegetable Gardening written by Charlie Nardozzi and published by . This book was released on 2012-04-23 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book includes more than 60 fruits, vegetables, and herbs selected for growing success in the diverse growing conditions of Northeast gardens. Northeast Fruit & Vegetable Gardening addresses the climate, soil, sun, and water conditions that affect growing success and includes advice for extending the growing season. Each plant profile highlights planting, growing, watering, and care information. Helpful charts and graphs assist gardeners in knowing when to plant and harvest.
Download or read book Doug Welsh s Texas Garden Almanac written by Douglas F. Welsh and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2007-10-25 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writer, educator, and broadcaster Welsh gives a wealth of practical gardening advice in this book. With colorful and instructive illustrations and helpful information boxes, plant lists, charts, sidebars, and tips, the book provides everything gardeners need to know.
Download or read book The Old Farmer s Almanac Flower Gardener s Handbook written by Old Farmer's Old Farmer's Almanac and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2022-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Grow the most beautiful and colorful flowers! You can develop and nurture a flower garden that is delightful to behold and easy to maintain and makes you smile through the seasons with tried-and-true wisdom from The Old Farmer's Almanac. Whether you don't know dead heading from dormancy or bonemeal from a bleeding heart or you have a flower-cutting bed that is the envy of local florists, you'll quickly benefit from the time-saving tips, inspiring ideas, and proven techniques that pack this easy-to-use guide. Created for novices, aspiring growers, green thumbs, and old hands, The Old Farmer's Almanac Flower Gardener's Handbook (companion to the Vegetable Gardener's Handbook) is loaded with advice and inspiration to guarantee success for every flower garden--and any gardener!" --
Download or read book The Complete Gardener s Almanac written by Marjorie Willison and published by Halifax, N.S. : Nimbus Pub.. This book was released on 1993 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Willison who grew up in Canada provides suggestions for monthly garden work in USDA zones 3-5, Canadian zones 3-6.
Download or read book New England Month by Month Gardening written by Charlie Nardozzi and published by Month by Month Gardening. This book was released on 2016 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gardening in New England presents its own set of challenges and rewards. New England Month-by-Month Gardening is your guide to successful growing in the northeast. Whether home is in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont, get all the how-to and when-to information needed to grow, care for, and maintain your garden. Included is advice on growing annuals, perennials, ground covers, trees, shrubs, vines, and turf grass from author and acclaimed New England garden pro Charlie Nardozzi. Step-by-step seasonal, region-specific instructions give you the confidence you need to make your garden successful, fruitful, and beautiful, no matter the time of year. Offered in a chronological, straightforward way, this seasonal garden guide hands you the tools and know-how required for success, especially for beginner and intermediate gardeners as well as those new to the region and its challenges. The â??Month-by-Month Gardening series is the perfect companion to take the guesswork out of gardening. With the region-specific advice offered in each of the titles in this series, you'll know exactly what to do each month of the year. Other books in this series include Mid-Atlantic, New England, Florida, the Carolinas, Arizona, the Rocky Mountains, and more. Full of step-by-step seasonal tasks and full-color photographs, the Month-by-Month Gardening guides help you garden with confidence, regardless of where you call home.
Download or read book The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens written by William Cullina and published by Down East Books. This book was released on 2012-07-01 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since it’s grand opening in June 2007, the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay has become one of Maine’s most popular attractions and one the most distinguished botanical destinations in the country. “Wow!” is the word most often heard from visitors who explore the exquisite gardens, stunning stonework, exceptional natural landscapes, waterfalls, and sculptures. The goal of the Gardens is to preserve the botanical heritage and natural landscapes of coastal Maine. Comprising nearly 250 acres, with numerous themed gardens—including the Lerner Garden of the Five Senses, The Giles Rhododendron and Perennial Garden, and the Burpee Kitchen Garden—miles of trails, and a rich variety of events year-round, the Gardens has something for everyone. Celebrating the Fifth Anniversary of the Maine Botanical Gardens, and honoring the sixteen years of planning and construction that went into them, this book is an inspiring tribute to thisparadise on the Maine coast. Bursting with vivid color photographs, information about the Gardens, and a pinch of practical advice for gardeners, it makes a wonderful keepsake or a great gift to inspire others to visit the Gardens.
Download or read book Garden Almanac written by Penelope O'Sullivan and published by . This book was released on 1999-12-16 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Fair Street Book.
Download or read book Seafood Lover s Almanac written by Mercédès Lee and published by Audubon's Living Oceans Program. This book was released on 2000 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the various species, includes information on how they are caught, whether they are endangered, and where they live. Also included are recipes, nutritional information and food safety.
Download or read book Southern Rural Almanac and Plantation and Garden Calendar for 1851 1853 1856 written by Thomas Affleck and published by . This book was released on 1854 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
