Download or read book Canadian Gardener s Guide 3rd Edition written by DK and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Canadian Gardener's Guide is a one-stop manual for both beginner and more experienced gardeners, containing all the practical techniques, inspirational ideas, and problem-solving advice you need to make and maintain a garden of any size. Focusing on the skills you need as your garden develops, from a basic understanding of plants and their needs to planning and building the garden you want, this updated 3rd edition covers flower, vegetable, and fruit gardening, plant and garden care, lawn maintenance, advice for common problems, and beautiful catalogs of plants for every type of soil and conditions. Advice on tools and guidance on how to build patios, fences, pergolas, and ponds are also included. Canadian gardeners will find topics relevant to their needs and interests, including native Canadian plants, fruit and vegetables for a short growing season, gardening in cold frames, and managing stormwater with a rain garden.
Download or read book Canadian Gardener s Guide written by Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff and published by . This book was released on 2012-02-21 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Canadian Gardener s Guide written by Lorraine Johnson and published by DK Canada. This book was released on 2015-03-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for both new and more experienced gardeners, this bestselling all-in one guide has been expanded with a new section on native Canadian plants as well as an updated selection of plants specific to the needs of Canadian gardeners. Featuring an inspiring catalogue of plants, this helpful manual is filled with practical techniques, inspirational ideas, and problem-solving advice designed to help bring year-round colour and interest to any garden. + Features over 1000 full-colour photographs + Includes a helpful A-Z of common pests, diseases and disorders and how to treat them REVISED AND EXPANDED
Download or read book The Canadian Gardener written by Marjorie Harris and published by Random House Canada. This book was released on 1990 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Canadian Gardener is a must for anyone gardening in Canada. Filled with beautiful colour photographs and a wealth of practical information, "The Canadian Gardener is both the perfect inspiration and gift for hands-on gardeners and garden-lovers alike, certain to go from the coffee table to the garden and back again. "The Canadian Gardener is a comprehensive guidebook for both the expert and beginning gardener, filled with indispensable gardening tips, design suggestions, plant listings, zone guides and solutions to many gardening problems. There are 208 pages of stunning, full-colour photographs from Canadian gardens. Taken especially for this book, these beautiful pictures feature gardens from across the country, and illustrate the practical advice given in the text. A special section of the book discusses Canada's different hardiness zones, indicating what plants can survive under certain light and temperature conditions. "The Canadian Gardener also encourages the Canadian gardeners to consider the microclimates which exist in his or her own garden, created by such things as soil, prevailing winds, sunlight, and the size and number of trees. Marjorie Harris and photographer Tim Saunders criss-crossed the country taking hundreds of pictures and talking to dozens of Canadian gardeners about their ideas, problems, solutions and gardening advice.
Download or read book The Canadian Gardener s Guide to Foliage and Garden Design written by Marjorie Harris and published by Random House Canada. This book was released on 1993 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Canadian Gardeners Guide written by Robert James Hilton and published by . This book was released on 1957 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Market Gardener written by Jean-Martin Fortier and published by New Society Publisher. This book was released on 2014-03-01 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grow better not bigger with proven low-tech, human-scale, biointensive farming methods Making a living wage farming without big capital outlay or acreages may be closer than you think. Growing on just 1.5 acres, Jean-Martin and Maude-Helene feed more than 200 families through their thriving CSA and seasonal market stands. The secret of their success is the low-tech, high-yield production methods they've developed by focusing on growing better rather than growing bigger, making their operation more lucrative and viable in the process. The Market Gardener is a compendium of proven horticultural techniques and innovative growing methods. This complete guide is packed with practical information on: Setting-up a micro-farm by designing biologically intensive cropping systems, all with negligible capital outlay; Farming without a tractor and minimizing fossil fuel inputs through the use of the best hand tools, appropriate machinery and minimum tillage practices; Growing mixed vegetables systematically with attention to weed and pest management, crop yields, harvest periods and pricing approaches. Inspired by the French intensive tradition of maraichage and by iconic American vegetable grower Eliot Coleman, author and farmer Jean-Martin shows by example how to start a market garden and make it both very productive and profitable.
Download or read book Gardening Basics For Canadians For Dummies written by Liz Primeau and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-08-26 with total page 615 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gardening Basics For Canadians For Dummies has been revised to help the beginner gardener get started, providing all the information you'll need on flowers beds and borders, trees, shrubs, and lawns to landscape your property. It also includes step-by-step plans for organic and edible gardens, specific regional gardens, and butterfly and children's gardens. The book gives helpful tips controlling pests safely, managing weeds, and correcting common gardening problems. In addition, Gardening Basics For Canadians For Dummies also covers all the new tools and additives available to make gardening easier. With information about what plants grow best in our country's diverse regions, and helpful Canadian resources that help readers find everything they need to get gardening, this book is essential reading for any Canadian with a green thumb.
Download or read book Guide to Canadian Vegetable Gardening written by Douglas Green and published by Vegetable Gardening Guides. This book was released on 2009-05 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Guide to Canadian Vegetable Gardening includes how-to and when to information for successful vegetable gardening thoughout the gardening regions in Canada. Filled with the need to know information on planting, growing and harvesting more than 50 vegetables and herbs. Includes full-color images and helpful maps and charts.
Download or read book Guide to Canadian Vegetable Gardening written by Douglas Green and published by Cool Springs Press. This book was released on 2022-03-29 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vegetable gardening in Canada is made easier with gardening expert Douglas Green’s simple, commonsense approach. With his sense of humor and encouraging voice, Doug shows you all the insider how-to and when-to information; helpful planting, harvesting, and organic problem-solving tips; and advice on growing vegetables in limited space. Doug’s personal recommendations of more than 50 proven vegetables and herbs make this the must-have resource for anyone interested in growing vegetables in Canada. You’ll learn to grow healthy, abundant asparagus, broccoli, cucumber, kale, lettuce, pepper, summer squash, tomato, watermelon, winter squash, arugula, chives, oregano, rosemary, thyme, and much more. Find within: Full-color photos Canadian zone maps and what they mean Tips for extending the growing season Advice on compost and improving soil quality How and when to water Container gardening tips Dealing with common Canadian pests, like deer and raccoons Shade gardening tricks Timing charts for sowing and harvesting With the Guide to Canadian Vegetable Gardening, you will be on your way to eating healthier, saving money, and having fun doing it!
Download or read book GrowVeg written by Benedict Vanheems and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For anyone who has ever wanted to tend a little piece of ground but wasn’t sure where to begin, GrowVeg offers simple recipes for gardening projects that are both attainable and beautiful. Benedict Vanheems, editor of the popular website GrowVeg.com, guides aspiring green thumbs to success from the start, no matter what size gardening space you have. Get recommendations for veggie varieties for your first edible garden, plant a miniature orchard, and grow an edible archway, or keep your efforts contained by cultivating a rustic crate of herbs on a sunny balcony, a crop of carrots in a basket, or nutritious and delicious sprouts in a jar on the kitchen counter. The beginner-friendly instructions and step-by-step photography detail more than 30 approachable, small-scale gardening projects that will inspire and empower you to get growing!
Download or read book Gaia s Garden written by Toby Hemenway and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Brian Minter s New Gardening Guide written by Brian Minter and published by Whitecap Books. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each year thousands of visitors tour Minter Gardens in Chilliwack, B.C. Thousands more tune in to Brian Minter's radio shows. Now, for the first time, Brian has combined his passion for growing and his encyclopedic love of plants in a comprehensive guide. Imagine having a personal glimpse at the information Brian has collected through his work - details on soil preparation, the most successful cultivars, the hardiest perennials. This book is all that and more. It goes far beyond the realm of basic how-to guide to provide tried and tested combinations uniquely suited to the Canadian climate. From making the most of your vegetable patch to creating the extravagant hanging baskets for which Minter Gardens is known, this book is the ultimate guide. Brian knows each plant as well as you know an intimate friend. His planting tips, care methods, and lists of favourites are invaluable. This book allows your garden to benefit from Brian's years of experience.
Download or read book 100 Easy To Grow Native Plants for Canadian Gardens written by Lorraine Johnson and published by Douglas & McIntyre. This book was released on 2017-02-18 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The key to a carefree garden is to know which plants will thrive under local conditions and which ones are better left at the nursery. With watering restrictions becoming increasingly common, and rising concerns about exotic invasive species, gardeners have to be savvy about plant selection, making native plants both a practical and ecological choice. Lorraine Johnson's 100 Easy-to-Grow Native Plants for Canadian Gardens is the ultimate source for achieving a lush and stunning garden with ease. Whatever the conditions—sunny, shady or in-between—and whatever your style—formal, informal or a mix—there are native plants to help you achieve your gardening goals. Either add to your garden or start fresh with the help of this reader-friendly guide. With Lorraine Johnson's light humour and down-to-earth perspective, as well as lavish photos by Andrew Leyerle, this is a must-have gardening resource for everything Canadian gardeners need to know about native plants. Horticultural information includes height, blooming period, light requirements and moisture needs, as well as a comprehensive reference chart that provides a list of the most appropriate plants for various conditions at a glance. This perennial favourite of Canadian gardeners is now back in print with a revised introduction, updated botanical names, new information on how to support native pollinators as well as an updated section on native plant societies.
Download or read book Gardening For Canadians For Dummies written by Liz Primeau and published by For Dummies. This book was released on 2003-04-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes updated hardiness zone map, colour photos, and more! Your green-thumb guide to gardening in Canada. Brimming with suggestions for hardy perennials and stunning annuals, plus the real scoop on bulbs, Gardening For Canadians For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is the ideal resource for every Canadian gardener. This friendly guide, complete with over a hundred illustrations, a garden planner, and a section on art in your garden, will show you how to roll up your sleeves and make the garden of your dreams a reality.
Download or read book Practical Guide to Gardening in Canada written by Christopher Brickell and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Saving Seeds written by Dan Jason and published by Harbour Publishing. This book was released on 2020-02-01 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much of our food comes from seeds. But where do our seeds come from? And where are they going? For much of human history, farmers saved their own seed stocks to ensure a good harvest from year to year. In the mid-twentieth century, governments became involved in seed saving, creating massive seed libraries cataloguing thousands of varieties. This biodiversity has come under attack in recent decades, as corporations have replaced heirloom varieties with genetic engineering and costly trademarks. In such an agricultural climate, saving seeds becomes both a practical act of preservation and powerful act of protest. Over half of Canadian households grow fruits, herbs, vegetables or flowers for personal use, according to Statistics Canada. And each of these home gardens has the potential to preserve vital biodiversity, if only we would let plants go to seed, harvest and preserve them. Saving Seeds is a clear and winsome introduction to the essentials of seed saving, from seed selection criteria to harvest and storage tips. It also addresses the role of seed-saving communities: local swaps, seed companies, friends and neighbours and even how the Internet can support this time-honoured practice. In an era of community gardens, farmers markets and renewed interest in heirloom species, Saving Seeds is a timely call to ensure a more secure future for our seeds and ourselves.
