"Furnishes exhaustive, single-source coverage of the production and postharvest technology of more than 70 major and minor vegetables grown in tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions throughout the world. Provides comparative data for each vegetable presented."
#4 on Publishers Weekly's Bestselling Gardening Books list! This new, completely revised edition has over 500 new photographs, 400 new illustrations, 400 new plants and trees, the latest pest control recommendations, fruit and vegetable recommendations, new tips and plants speci…
This book has been prepared to provide every production aspect of important vegetables along with information regarding origin and distribution, composition and uses, botany, varieties, climatic and soil requirement, cultivation practices, harvesting, post-harvest management, in…
At Clay Bottom Farm, author Ben Hartman and staff practice kaizen, or continuous improvement, by cutting out more waste - of time, labor, space, money - every year and aligning their organic production more tightly with customer demand. Applied alongside other lean principles or…
Provides information and expertise on a variety of basic gardening questions, covering such topics as soil, water, pests, mulch, flowers, trees, vegetables, and lawn care.
"Dahlias are the showgirls of the garden. Their colorful blooms, from purple, pink, and white to yellow, orange, and red, come in a huge variety of sizes and shapes. They are also a favorite cut flower, adding bright cheer and strong architecture to an arrangement. The Plant Lov…
"This year the rates in the book include contractor's overheads and profit, making the book easier for design and planning professionals. Now in its 37th edition, Spon's External Works and Landscape Price Book 2018 offers the only comprehensive source of information for detailed…
Barbara Damrosch and Eliot Coleman are America?s foremost organic gardeners?and authorities. Barbara is the author of The Garden Primer, and Eliot wrote the bible for organic gardening, The New Organic Grower. Today they are the face of the locavore movement, working through the…
Moss can inspire gardeners and non-gardeners alike due to its variety of colors and textures. Oshima and Kimura offer expert advice and techniques to provide ideas and tips, from collecting moss and choosing soil and containers to designing a terrarium with a variety of design e…
Miniature Bonsai reveals the Japanese art of super-mini bonsai gardening. This new book by Japanese expert Terutoshi Iwai shows you how to create exquisite super-mini bonsai that last for year with the right care! From choosing the plants and containers to buying and mixing the …
A guide to organic gardening offers tips on soil selection, using natural remedies for pests and diseases, and repurposing vintage containers.
A guide to organic gardening offers tips on soil selection, using natural remedies for pests and diseases, and repurposing vintage containers.
A guide to organic gardening offers tips on soil selection, using natural remedies for pests and diseases, and repurposing vintage containers. "Organic is the new 'conventional.' Organic gardening has long been regarded as esoteric and a little 'out there.' Today, however, orga…
A brief, invaluable guide to the art of growing vegetables around the year and saving money in the process. Vegetable Growing is a practical guide to frugal allotmenteering, including planning your plot, looking after the plants and practical tips for keeping your costs down, su…
Grow up! If you have limited outdoor space and would like to grow your food, this practical illustrated guide will help you transform previously plant-free zones into thriving, beneficial and utterly beautiful food-growing areas. Using special containers, either bought or home-m…
Perfect for people who have little space to garden, whether a doorstep, balcony, or part of a wall. Small Space Garden Ideas is full of creative ideas for making use of every growing space available. From windowsills and hanging baskets to rooftop containers and vertical gardens…
A fascinating and beautifully illustrated volume that explains what street trees tell us about humanity's changing relationship with nature and the city Today, cities around the globe are planting street trees to mitigate the effects of climate change. However, as landscape hist…
