Download or read book The New Vegetable Herb Expert written by D. G. Hessayon and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 1997 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This updated edition contains new chapters on "baby" vegetables and the modern easy ways to grow food crops. There is an enlarged chapter on herbs, with details of new varieties which have appeared in the past few years.
Download or read book The Vegetable Expert written by D. G. Hessayon and published by Expert. This book was released on 1990 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are a first-time allotment holder or an 'old-hand', The Vegetable Expert will show you: How to get started Where to grow your vegetables How to choose the right types and varieties How to deal with pests and diseases Reliable, easy-to-follow advice and information from EXPERT books - the world's best-selling gardening series
Download or read book The House Plant Expert written by D. G. Hessayon and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The house plant expert Book two covers the new house plants which have been introduced in the last decade"--Back cover.
Download or read book The Fruit Expert written by D. G. Hessayon and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 1990 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential guide to growing all types of fruit. Everything you need to know about: Choosing the best apples, pears and plums for your garden. Planting and caring for tree fruit. Buying and growing soft fruit. Getting the best taste from your fruit. How to prune. Dealing with fruit problems and pests. Shop-bought fruit. Reliable, easy-to-follow advice and information from EXPERT books - the world's best-selling gardening series.
Download or read book The Tree Shrub Expert written by D. G. Hessayon and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 1983 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide provides information on all types of ornamental trees and shrubs for the ordinary garden including: choosing the right types, climbers and conifers, how to buy and plant, tree and shrub care and increasing your stock.
Download or read book Greenhouse Vegetable Gardening written by Inger Palmstierna and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-02-10 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A garden should be easy and fun to care for—don’t complicate things unnecessarily.” This is the slogan of author Inger Palmstierna. In Greenhouse Vegetable Gardening, she helps readers find the joy of cultivating in their very own greenhouses. Palmstierna is a gardening authority with vast knowledge on everything that grows. With infectious enthusiasm, this garden writer and horticulturist explains how to cultivate a successful garden or orchard. The greenhouse is the place where green thumbs are realized and your imagination can run wild. Palmstierna believes: “The greenhouse provides opportunities, but does not demand.” Greenhouse Vegetable Gardening is an accessible book with many beautiful pictures and practical instructions. The topics covered include: • Building and decorating your own greenhouse • Training seedlings and early plant development • How to sow, grow, and winter plants • How to harvest vegetables and herbs • How to cultivate summer flowers for planting • And more! In addition to providing a garden year-round, the greenhouse can also be a beautiful addition to your yard and can be customized to match your tastes. You’ll learn the basics on what to consider when buying, laying the foundations for, and decorating your greenhouse—as well as how to plan and use one. Soon after you’ll be ready to explore the many types of vegetables and flowering plants that thrive in greenhouses. So get ready to enjoy fresh vegetables and flowers year-round!
Download or read book The Pocket Vegetable Expert written by D. G. Hessayon and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2002 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction Vegetables A-Z Baby Vegetables Getting Started Plant Care
Download or read book Homegrown Vegetables Fruits Herbs written by Jim W. Wilson and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2017-04-01 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete vegetable gardening system for busy people who want to grow fresh produce to save money and ensure their food is safe.
Download or read book The Garden Expert written by D. G. Hessayon and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 1986 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book attempts to set out the fundamental principles to become a great gardener with careful observation and practical experience. "A garden is for its owner's pleasure."
Download or read book Vegetable Gardening in Florida written by James M. Stephens and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Jim Stephens knows his vegetables. Follow his advice and you will have a successful, fruitful, pest-free garden--whether it is in a pot on your deck or a quarter-acre out back."--Marina Blomberg, garden editor, Gainesville Sun With full-color photographs and detailed expert advice, this affordable paperback describes how to grow abundant vegetables and edible herbs in gardens anywhere in Florida. Whether you're planting spring peas and sweet corn or crisp cucumbers and the dill you need to can them, Jim Stephens offers clear explanations of useful gardening terms and practices and joins popular growing concepts with the expertise of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Combining his personal background with decades of experience as Florida Cooperative Extension Service vegetable specialist, Stephens explains · types of gardens (including hydroponic and organic), · site selection, · vegetable variety selection, · garden establishment and care, · soil fertilization and management, · climatic implications, · cultivation practices, and · harvesting and storing. He also addresses the challenge of pests and diseases and includes a detailed and illustrated description of all the major and minor crops usually grown in Florida. And he doesn't overlook the basic, practical advice: thin the turnips, Stephens says; keep your tools sharp and clean; don't use lawn fertilizer on those vegetables. His guide will be indispensable to county agents, school teachers, garden writers, and anyone who enjoys a juicy, homegrown tomato. James M. Stephens is professor of horticultural sciences at the University of Florida and State Extension vegetable specialist in charge of educational programs for home gardeners. He was a founder of Florida's Master Gardener program, the Florida Urban Gardening program, and the Organic Gardening Research and Education Center at the University of Florida. He is the author of more than 300 publications and articles and more than 200 radio and television talks on gardening
Download or read book The House Plant Expert written by D. G. Hessayon and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 1991 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The House Plant Expert is one of the books in the Expert series written by the world's best-selling gardening author. Quite simply, the best-selling gardening book in the world. Over a million copies have been sold in the U.S, and nearly 14 million worldwide. According to one reviewer - "after the Bible, the best-selling reference book of all time." In a basketful of countries it has taught people how to choose and care for their indoor plants. Its style of dealing with each plant with drawings, photographs and no-nonsense text has become a legend in the publishing world. If you have house plants (and who doesn't?) you need this book.
Download or read book Vegetable Gardening For Dummies written by National Gardening Association and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-03-23 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vegetables from your own farm to your own table We all love good food, and the fresher it is, the better! And what could be fresher than farm-to-table terms than vegetables you've grown at home? The new edition of Vegetable Gardening For Dummies puts you in touch with your roots in a thousands of years old farming tradition by demonstrating how easy it is to grow your own. And there's no need to buy a farm: all you need to become a successful cultivator of the land is this book and a small plot of soil in the yard, or a container set aside for some tasty natural edibles. Add water and some care, love, and attention—et voila! In a friendly, come-relax-in-my-garden style Charlie Nardozzi—leading horticultural writer and guest expert on shows such as Martha Stewart Living Radio—shares the nutritious results of a lifetime of vegetable-growing experience to delve into the nitty-gritty of micro-farming. It's not rocket science—quite the opposite—but you do need a bit of patience before you can reap your first glorious harvest. This book shows you how to master that, as you get down and dirty with the enjoyable work of building soil, starting seeds, controlling pests, and maintaining your garden. And as your early efforts turn to green shoots, you can dig deeper into information on special tips and tricks, as well as hundreds of vegetable varieties—many of which are beautiful to behold as well as tasty to eat! Plan out your garden Know your veggies, from tomatoes to chard Keep your plants happy and healthy Harvest, store, and preserve your crops Whether your thumb is a fertile green or you've never put plant-to-pot before, this book will bring out your inner farmer: you'll find everything required to transform your garden into a self-renewing larder—and complement every meal with a crisp, healthy, home-grown treat.
Download or read book Growing Vegetables in Drought Desert and Dry Times written by Maureen Gilmer and published by Sasquatch Books. This book was released on 2015-12-29 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master organic vegetable gardening in 4 different low-water conditions—including high and low desert, drought, and voluntary water conservation. Features over 100 photos, maps, and diagrams—perfect for vegetable gardeners in California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and more! Dedicated home gardeners will discover how to grow delicious produce in dry times with this authoritative full-color handbook. Using modern techniques, as well as tips from native traditions ranging from the southwestern United States to the Middle East, this guide offers the best of ancient wisdom and the newest innovations in conservation. Inside you’ll find over 100 color photos, maps, and diagrams, plus expert information on: • Gardening in high and low desert, drought conditions, and for voluntary water conservation • How to assess your site and climate modification • Water-wise gardening methods: in-ground, container, and raised bed gardening • Soil science, proper watering methods, and pest control • How to choose drought-tolerant and desert-hardy vegetable seeds • Recommended varieties by region, plus a seasonal crop guide • Resource list, checklist, and glossary While this guide is geared towards those who live in high desert, low desert, mountains (short season), Pacific coast, and inland valley areas of the Western United States, gardeners anywhere in the world looking to save water can find useful guidance. As more communities suffer the effects of climate change, experienced desert gardener Maureen Gilmer’s sage advice on dry gardening becomes more and more relevant.
Download or read book The Greenhouse Expert written by D. G. Hessayon and published by Random House. This book was released on 1994 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides instructions for installing and equiping greenhouses and discusses plants suited for growing under glass, the car of both the plants and the equipment, diseases and pests that can infect greenhouses, and related topics.
Download or read book The Garden to Kitchen Expert written by Judith Wills and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Nothing is more delicious than food grown at home. The Vegetable & Herb Expert, The Fruit Expert and The Greenhouse Expert show you how to get the very best from your garden or allotment. Now The Garden to Kitchen Expert completes the story, explaining how to prepare all the produce you have grown for the table. The Garden to Kitchen Expert shows you- Classic recipes for preparing each fruit and vegetable New ideas for making the most of a glut Trusted methods for everyday cooking How to serve your produce where no cooking is required How to store, preserve and pickle what you grow before serving Exciting kitchen uses for flowers and weeds from your garden eliable, easy-to-follow advice and information from best-selling EXPERT books."
Download or read book The Expert Vegetable Notebook written by D. G. Hessayon and published by Random House. This book was released on 2009 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Growing your own food has become one of the nation s most popular pastimes in 2008 sales of vegetable seeds exceeded sales of flower seeds for the first time.The Vegetable & Herb Expert is the UK s best-selling gardening book and has been for the last decade.But how do you remember what happened when next year s growing season comes round? The Vegetable Notebook is the ideal companion to the world s best-selling grow-your-own book.It begins by helping you choose and care for your plants, and ends by providing a permanent record of your growing year.With sections for the gardener to fill in showing varieties grown, when they were planted and what happened (and how it tasted), it s just the thing to turn to when you need to start afresh next year. he Vegetable Jotter and its sister the Plotter dominated the vegetable book world in the 1970s and early 1980s more than 2.5 million were sold.Now completely updated with the latest seed lists and pest control measures, The Vegetable Notebook i"
Download or read book The Vegetable Garderer s Bible written by Edward C. Smith and published by David & Charles. This book was released on 2004-04 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Renowned American vegetable gardener Ed Smith, works according to four principles. He explains these principles: wide rows, organic methods, raised beds and deep soil, to show how to grow high yield crops and produce better quality food.
