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Author
Publisher
Murdoch Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Urban environments require specific techniques to optimise growing conditions for plants. Two leading experts in horticulture and soil science teach the reader how to grow their own food-from the ground up-in this authoritative, accessible, generously photographed guide. Grow Your Own provides simple step-by-step methods and information enabling the average city dweller to grow food plants at whatever scale their time and resources permit and no matter...
Author
Publisher
Cool Springs Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
"Simeone makes the what, how, and why of sustainable gardening unmistakably clear: why we should plant for the long-term future ; how to choose the right plant for the right place ; how to manage invasive species ; how to make the most of your lawn (regardless of its size) ; why IPM (integrated pest management) is important in fighting insects and pests ; how to conserve water with proper irrigation, rain barrels, and cisterns ; how to feed your garden...
47) Growing under cover: techniques for more productive, weather-resistant, pest-free vegetable garden
Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Niki Jabbour shows how to use row covers, shade cloth, low tunnels, cold frames, hoophouses, and other protective structures to create controlled growing spaces for vegetables to thrive"--
Author
Publisher
Mariner Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"A guide to creating and growing a backyard garden simply and sustainably--from planning to planting to harvest, with profiles of essential vegetables and herbs, ecological tips, and fun and creative projects." --
51) ¡Verdura! Living a garden life: 30 projects to nurture your passion for plants and find your bliss
Author
Publisher
Cool Springs Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The 30 step-by-step, plant- and nature-based projects found in ¡Verdura! - Living a Garden Life are designed to lead you to better health and wellness through the practice of gardening"--
Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
As more people experiment with growing their own food in urban and suburban areas, farms and edible gardens are popping up on rooftops across the country. But there can be challenges, as rooftop spaces have their own unique set of rules for soil maintenance, watering, crop management, installation, and more. Author Annie Novak founded America's first fully landscaped green roof farm, and her expertise shines in The Rooftop Growing Guide, the first...
53) Vegetables
Series
Publisher
Creative Homeowner
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
"...shows you the best ways to raise a variety of vegetables, herbs, and fruits."--p. [4] of cover.
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
"...Filled with practical growing advice and mouthwatering recipes for 40 of the most remarkable fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs, spices and flowers, this enchanting book invites you to share Mark's sense of culinary adventure..."--Dust jacket flap.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
From Community GroundWorks in Madison, Wisconsin, to Greensgrow Farm in eastern Philadelphia, readers will learn about the motivating vision and people behind each organization. They will also find advice and guidance on everyday issues such as distribution, working with at-risk populations, fostering community, providing therapeutic assistance, and building the infrastructure to maintain new initiatives.
Author
Publisher
Southwater
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Discover how easy it is to carry on gardening into and way beyond retirement, with ideas, inspiration and techniques for older gardeners - and for those designing gardens for those with physical limitations. Plan a design to make the garden easier to access and maintain, and one you can enjoy with plants that will stimulate all five senses. The book covers flowers and herb gardens, fruit and vegetable gardens, and gardens with flexible features such...
Author
Publisher
Permanent Publications
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
"In these times of rising food prices and renewed interest in all things local, growing food in cities is becoming the big urban trend. Permaculture in Pots shows you how to get started with whatever space you have available--appealing to those who feel powerless to meet their own subsistence needs through lack of growing space. Month by month we learn what to grow on a balcony or in a container garden, using low impact permaculture principles."--Amazon.com....
Author
Publisher
Metamorphic Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Edible landscaping pioneer Robert Kourik deftly guides the reader through the mysteries of growing plants and designing landscapes in temperate climates and suburbs, and the use of all-natural, sustainable methods to grow and maintain a healthy variety of plants"--
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