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Author : Joel Karsten
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 1591869072
Total Pages : 179 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)
Download or read book Straw Bale Gardens Complete written by Joel Karsten and published by . This book was released on 2015-02-15 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information about how to use straw bales as planting containers for vegetable gardening.
Author : Craig LeHoullier
Publisher : Storey Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1612126146
Total Pages : 97 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)
Download or read book Growing Vegetables in Straw Bales written by Craig LeHoullier and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2015-12-29 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Straw bale gardening is an inexpensive, low-maintenance way to grow a bounty of food in a small space. All you need is a bale of straw, some fertilizer, and your favorite vegetable seeds! Craig LeHoullier’s step-by-step instructions show you how to do everything from sourcing the straw and setting up your bale to planting, dealing with weeds and pests, and harvesting.
Author : Joel Karsten
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 0760357390
Total Pages : 179 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)
Download or read book Straw Bale Solutions written by Joel Karsten and published by . This book was released on 2018-03-20 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Millions of gardeners have discovered the magic of straw bale gardening in recent years: Straw Bale Solutions is your guide to getting started yourself.
Author : Margaret Roach
Publisher : Timber Press
ISBN 13 : 1604698772
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)
Download or read book A Way to Garden written by Margaret Roach and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2019-04-30 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A Way to Garden prods us toward that ineffable place where we feel we belong; it’s a guide to living both in and out of the garden.” —The New York Times Book Review For Margaret Roach, gardening is more than a hobby, it’s a calling. Her unique approach, which she calls “horticultural how-to and woo-woo,” is a blend of vital information you need to memorize and intuitive steps you must simply feel and surrender to. In A Way to Garden, Roach imparts decades of garden wisdom on seasonal gardening, ornamental plants, vegetable gardening, design, gardening for wildlife, organic practices, and much more. She also challenges gardeners to think beyond their garden borders and to consider the ways gardening can enrich the world. Brimming with beautiful photographs of Roach’s own garden, A Way to Garden is practical, inspiring, and a must-have for every passionate gardener.
Author : John Tullock
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1615647546
Total Pages : 532 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)
Download or read book Straw Bale Gardening written by John Tullock and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-06-02 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gardening has "grown" to be more popular than ever. Idiot's Guides: Straw Bale Gardening features a great way to grow vegetables — even when space is limited. Hundreds of helpful, step-by-step color photographs illustrate how to arrange, prepare, and successfully grow a straw bale garden. Professional advice on what to grow and how to maximize yield is also included.
Author : Jesse Frost
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1645020274
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Living Soil Handbook written by Jesse Frost and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2021-07-20 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Principles and farm-tested practices for no-till market gardening--for healthier, more productive soil! From the host of the popular The No-Till Market Garden Podcast—heard around the world with nearly one million downloads! Discovering how to meet the soil’s needs is the key task for every market gardener. In this comprehensive guide, Farmer Jesse Frost shares all he has learned through experience and experimentation with no-till practices on his home farm in Kentucky and from interviews and visits with highly successful market gardeners in his role as host of The No-Till Market Garden Podcast. The Living Soil Handbook is centered around the three basic principles of no-till market gardening: Disturb the soil as little as possible Keep it covered as much as possible Keep it planted as much as possible. Farmer Jesse then guides readers in applying those principles to their own garden environment, with their own materials, to meet their own goals. Beginning with an exploration of the importance of photosynthesis to living soil, Jesse provides in-depth information on: Turning over beds Using compost and mulch Path management Incorporating biology, maintaining fertility Cover cropping Diversifying plantings through intercropping Production methods for seven major crops Throughout, the book emphasizes practical information on all the best tools and practices for growers who want to build their livelihood around maximizing the health of their soil. Farmer Jesse reminds growers that “as possible” is the mantra for protecting the living soil: disturb the soil as little as you possibly can in your context. He does not believe that growers should anguish over what does and does not qualify as “no-till.” If you are using a tool to promote soil life and biology, that’s the goal. Jesse’s goal with The Living Soil Handbook is to provide a comprehensive set of options, materials, and field-tested practices to inspire growers to design a soil-nurturing no-till system in their unique garden or farm ecosystem. "[A] practical, informative debut. . . .Gardeners interested in sustainable agriculture will find this a great place to start."—Publishers Weekly "Frost offers a comprehensive, science-based, sympathetic, wholly practical guide to soil building, that most critical factor in vegetable gardening for market growers and home gardeners alike. A gift to any vegetable plot that will keep on giving."—Booklist (starred review)
Author : Sarah McMillan
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781502967329
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)
Download or read book Straw Bale Gardening for Beginners written by Sarah McMillan and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-10-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Straw Bale Gardening for Beginners: How to Grow Vegetables and Herbs without any Digging Looking to try straw bale gardening but not sure that it's the right solution for you? When I began looking into straw bale gardening, I had a lot of questions about the techniques used in this type of gardening. Would vegetables and herbs really grow in straw? Is straw bale gardening as easy as it sounds? We usually think of gardening as planting seeds directly in the ground, then weeding them carefully all throughout the growing season. When we tell someone we're about to start a garden, the likely response is "Wow, that's a lot of work!" I was fascinated by the idea that it might be possible to grow lots of vegetables at home, save money on groceries, and not do much work at all while meeting my goals, so I started growing things in straw bales. Some things grew well, while others did not. Along the way, I learned how to make simple straw bales produce a bumper crop of vegetables. If you're interested in growing food but don't want to waste time digging or weeding, this method is for you. Learn how to turn humble straw bales, a little soil, and some tiny plants into an abundant garden that's easy to care for. Also, you'll discover.. Which vegetables grow best in straw bales Simple methods for dealing with common garden pests and plant diseases Easy, step-by-step instructions for getting started And much more! Table of Contents Why Use Bales? Ten Amazing Benefits of Gardening with Straw Grow a garden just about anywhere, access your plants easily, conserve water, and enjoy other benefits with simple straw bales. What to Grow? Try these Favorites Discover the top vegetables to grow in straw bales, and learn about other plants that flourish in this growing medium. Planning the Perfect Straw Bale Garden Avoid pitfalls, set yourself up for success, and make your garden a great place to be. Blood Meal, Coffee, and More: Recipes for Cooking your Straw Bales Conditioning bales isn't difficult, but following tried and true procedures ensures you get outstanding results. Planting for Maximum Productivity Choose the right plants for your zone, plan for weather anomalies, and fertilize the right way. Maintain your Garden in Five Minutes per Day Water, check your plants, and look after their health. A little attention each day ensures you expend very little effort. Pest Control Made Simple Garden pests don't bother straw bale gardens the way they do traditional gardens, but they can sometimes cause problems. Here are simple solutions for dealing with them. Treating Common Plant Problems the Easy Way Common plant diseases can kill your plants. Knowing what to look for and dealing with problems immediately is the best way to avert a disaster. Make the Most of Your Harvest Some plants will keep producing if you harvest them attentively. Others should be harvested once, at the peak of production. These techniques help you get the most from your straw bale garden. Get Ready for Next Year: Composting Simplified Collapsing straw bales are a valuable resource. Learn how to make the most of them.
Author : Lee Reich
Publisher : New Society Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1771423463
Total Pages : 163 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)
Download or read book Growing Figs in Cold Climates written by Lee Reich and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2021-10-05 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Minnesota to Moscow — how to grow fresh figs in cold climates Growing Figs in Cold Climates is a complete, full-color, illustrated guide to organic methods for growing delicious figs in cold climates, well outside the traditional hot, arid home of this ancient fruiting tree. Coverage includes: Five methods for growing figs in cold climates including overwintering Cultivar selection for cool and cold climates Pruning techniques for a variety of methods of growing figs in cold climates Pest problems and solutions Harvesting, including ways to speed ripening, identify ripe fruit, and manage an overabundance Small-scale commercial fig production in cold climates. Fresh figs are juicy, full-bodied, and filled with a honey-sweet flavor, and because truly ripe figs are highly perishable, they are only available to those who grow their own. By choosing the right cultivars and techniques, figs can be grown across cool and cold growing zones of North America, Europe, and beyond, putting them within reach of almost every gardener. Easy and delicious — if you can grow a houseplant, you can grow a fig.
Author : Ruth Stout
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781927458365
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Ruth Stout No-Work Garden Book written by Ruth Stout and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-09 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can you really have a productive garden without plowing, hoeing, weeding, cultivating, and all the other bothersome rituals that most gardeners suffer through every growing season? "Sure," says Ruth Stout, a prolific author and writer at 80 years young. The reason that Ruth can throw away her spade and hoe and do her gardening from a couch is a year-round mulch covering, 6 to 8 inches thick, that covers her garden like a blanket. Thousands of curious gardeners have visited her Redding, Connecticut garden, including university scientists and horticulture experts. The experts have been dazzled by the technique used by the queen of mulch! But the results of 41 years of gardening experience can't be denied. The Ruth Stout No-Work Gardening Book gives Ruth's unique advice on growing techniques and tells how she has escaped the bugaboos that haunt most gardeners. Her poison-free method of combating slugs and other insects, her scheme for growing tasty vegetables all year, her method of foiling both drought and frost -- these and many other growing secrets are revealed -- secrets that have brought this perky organic gardener season after season of growing pleasure. If you're tired of being a slave to your garden, yet still want to enjoy it without the bother of sprays, weeding, hoeing or other toilsome garden chores, The Ruth Stout No-Work Garden Books has the information you need. It's completely tested gardening method, perfected during more than 40 years experience and reported in the pages of Organic Gardening magazine, eliminates gardening strain and toil, and does it organically with no dangerous chemical fertilizers or toxic sprays. Take it easy. Put nature to work in your garden.
Author : Robert Pavlis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781542465229
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)
Download or read book Garden Myths written by Robert Pavlis and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-26 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Garden Myths examines over 120 horticultural urban legends. Turning wisdom on its head, Robert Pavlis dives deep into traditional garden advice and debunks the myths and misconceptions that abound. He asks critical questions and uses science-based information to understand plants and their environment. Armed with the truth, Robert then turns this knowledge into easy-to-follow advice. - Is fall the best time to clean the garden? - Do bloom boosters work?- Will citronella plants reduce mosquitoes in the garden?- Do pine needles acidify soil?- Should tomatoes be suckered?- Should trees be staked at planting time? - Can burlap keep your trees warm in winter?- Will a pebble tray increase humidity for houseplants? "Garden Myths is a must-read for anyone who wants to use environmentally sound practices. This fascinating and informative book will help you understand plants better, reduce unnecessary work, convince you to buy fewer products and help you enjoy gardening more."
