[PDF] The Container Gardeners Bible eBook

Author : Edward C. Smith
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 19,54 MB
Release : 2011-03-02
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1603429751

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Harvest tomatoes on a patio, produce a pumpkin in a planter, and grow broccoli on a balcony! Best-selling author Ed Smith shows you everything you need to know to successfully create and care for an edible container garden, from choosing the right plants and selecting appropriate containers through controlling pests without chemicals and harvesting fresh vegetables. You’ll discover that container gardening is an easy and fun way to enjoy summer’s bounty in even the smallest of growing spaces.

Author : Maggie Stuckey
Publisher : Workman Publishing
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 28,42 MB
Release : 2002-02-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0761116230

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With few exceptions-such as corn and pumpkins-everything edible that's grown in a traditional garden can be raised in a container. And with only one exception-watering-container gardening is a whole lot easier. Beginning with the down-to-earth basics of soil, sun and water, fertilizer, seeds and propagation, The Bountiful Container is an extraordinarily complete, plant-by-plant guide. Written by two seasoned container gardeners and writers, The Bountiful Container covers Vegetables-not just tomatoes (17 varieties) and peppers (19 varieties), butharicots verts, fava beans, Thumbelina carrots, Chioggia beets, and sugarsnap peas. Herbs, from basil to thyme, and including bay leaves, fennel, and saffron crocus. Edible Flowers, such as begonias, calendula, pansies, violets, and roses. And perhaps most surprising, Fruits, including apples, peaches, Meyer lemons, blueberries, currants, and figs-yes, even in the colder parts of the country. (Another benefit of container gardening: You can bring the less hardy perennials in over the winter.) There are theme gardens (an Italian cook's garden, a Four Seasons garden), lists of sources, and dozens of sidebars on everything from how to be a human honeybee to seeds that are All America Selections.

Author : Edward C. Smith
Publisher : David & Charles
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 43,53 MB
Release : 2004-04
Category : Organic gardening
ISBN : 9780715317815

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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.

Author : Jessica Walliser
Publisher :
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 40,87 MB
Release : 2017-12-12
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1591866820

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Whether it's vegetables, fruits, or flowers; on a balcony or along your steps and walkways, you want information on container gardening that is foolproof and has step-by-step directions. Walliser provides scalable projects for differing needs, and give you ideas for reusing containers you have around your home. She covers the importance of drainage, irrigation, and other watering concerns for a successful garden.

Author : Joanna Harrison
Publisher : Rodale Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,55 MB
Release : 2009-02-03
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781594869587

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Gardeners love container plantings for the wonderful flexibility they provide. Without much effort, informal and formal container plantings can make a modern and stylish statement in every setting—shady backyards, sunny patios, exposed roof terraces, and as accents in beds and borders. Almost all plants grow easily in pots, and can accent a huge garden or nestle into a tiny space. Container gardens also offer the opportunity to bring fragile plants indoors to protect them from the winter freeze—as well as to start fresh again each season, allowing for continuous creativity and season-by-season décor. The Container Gardener's Bible by Joanna Harrison and Miranda Smith covers every step in the container gardening experience, from choosing and placing containers, combining plants for drama and beauty, and maintaining and caring for container plants to attracting birds, bees, butterflies, and wildlife. It also includes a comprehensive directory of flowers, shrubs, trees, bulbs, fruit, vegetables, and herbs best suited to container gardens, categorized by color, foliage, season, habit, and planting schedules. This guide is also full of "Go Green" sidebars with eco tips and techniques, as well as a bonus feature on containers to combat noise, atmospheric, and visual pollution. Beautifully packaged with more than 500 stunning photographs and design ideas, The Container Gardener's Bible is an endless source of inspiration for beginning and experienced gardeners alike.

Author : Tammy Wylie
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 40,49 MB
Release : 2021-04-20
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1648762360

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Everything you need to grow a thriving garden in containers this summer Whether you're on a budget, live in a small space, or simply want to raise a new plant or two, container gardening is a practical method for urban and suburban gardeners alike. Container Gardening for Beginners is packed with information and advice for using different types of containers to grow your own vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers. If you're looking for a new summer hobby, you'll learn how to get started, from gathering the tools you'll need to choosing the right container and soil mix. Once you've covered the basics, you'll get advice on what you should plant and when, when to water and how, and finally, how you can successfully grow and harvest your crop. Container Gardening for Beginners includes: Step-by-step guidance—Find detailed gardening guidance from start to finish, including things to know before you grow, how to start seeds, plant care and maintenance tips, and how to tell when your crop is ripe. Basic best practices—Grow happy, healthy plants with expert gardening insights to set you up for success, from making sure your container is properly sized to regularly fertilizing your soil. Illustrated plant profiles—Choose the right plants for you with info on the particular needs and characteristics of 30 different fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Start and sustain a flourishing container garden with help from the practical advice in Container Gardening for Beginners.

Author : Ben Helm
Publisher : Rodale Books
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 10,76 MB
Release : 2008-02-19
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781594866586

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Whether it is a small container of water on a deck or patio serving as home to a few plants and water creatures or a more elaborate mix of waterfalls, fountains, rockwork, and lighting, the water garden can be a lovely, spirit-soothing addition to one's property—a place to unwind, relax, and escape the cares of the world. But while water has been a prominent feature in garden designs for thousands of years, it is only recently—with the availability of preformed kits at the local home improvement center—that installing a beautiful water garden has become a feasible undertaking for the average homeowner. And now, with the extremely clear and complete instructions in this practical, hands-on guide, a backyard water garden is easier than ever to build and maintain. Water Gardener's Bible by Ben Helm and Kelly Billing is a true bible on the subject—with comprehensive information on everything from choosing the right site and selecting aquatic plants and fish to pond management and problem solving. The pages are crammed with specifics about pond biology and chemistry, beneficial bacteria, fish health, nuisance algae, and electrical and child safety—all that is necessary to duplicate the sights, sounds, and sanctuary of a babbling brook, splashing fountain, or cascading waterfall right in the backyard.

Author : Edward Clarke Smith
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 50,42 MB
Release : 2006-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781580175562

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The author of The Vegetable Gardener's Bible explains how to use self-watering containers, filled with deep reservoirs that furnish a constant water supply, to grow a variety of delicious vegetables, explaining how to select appropriate containers and gardening techniques, provide balanced nutrition for plants, and choose the right vegetables. Simultaneous.

Author : Liz Dobbs
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 43,29 MB
Release : 2019-05-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1620083213

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A step-by-step guide to growing your own vegetables in small spaces like patios, decks, balconies, and windowsills. Container gardening is the simple, economical way to grow your own vegetables without an in-ground garden. Even if you don’t have a yard—or don't want to dig yours up—you can grow a bounty of fresh vegetables right on your balcony or kitchen windowsill. Container Vegetable Gardening shows how to use the latest practices of high-density gardening to grow delicious vegetables, herbs, and fruits in flower pots, buckets, planters, window boxes, hanging baskets, recycled containers, and more. Discover how to create bountiful container gardens for big, delicious yields! Plant-by-plant guide to 34 popular container crops Inspiring ideas for 34 edible theme garden combinations Successful strategies for small spaces like patios, decks, balconies, and windowsills

Author : Mel Bartholomew
Publisher : Rodale
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 45,95 MB
Release : 2005-04-02
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781579548568

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A new edition of the classic gardening handbook details a simple yet highly effective gardening system, based on a grid of one-foot by one-foot squares, that produces big yields with less space and with less work than with conventional row gardens. Reissue. 30,000 first printing.