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"The Backyard Homestead Guide to Growing Organic Food is a one-stop reference for all the key information food gardeners need to grow a healthy, bountiful garden. The book features a comprehensive companion planting guide and an in-depth review of the most effective organic pest control practices, including recipes for how to make your own pest deterrent sprays"--
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Nothing beats the satisfaction of growing your own food. If you're new to gardening or have struggled previously to grow edibles though, you may be a little daunted or discouraged. Never fear, everyone can grow edibles - you may just need a little help to get you started and with 'Edible Gardening: K. M. Wade's Complete Guide for Beginners' as you're growing companion, you'll be growing your own food in no time.In this book you'll learn how to start...
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This book tells of the author's own orchard that was started by grafting known varieties of apples onto crab apple seedlings. It describes in detail the techniques needed to learn how to graft any species of trees. It is not meant to be an exhaustive list of grafting techniques but uses a proven method that gives reliable results.
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"Discover the joy of cultivating your own fresh, flavorful produce with 'Garden to Table: A Comprehensive Guide to Vegetable Gardening for Beginners.' This e-book is your green thumb companion, providing novice gardeners with a step-by-step roadmap to grow delicious, nutrient-packed vegetables right at home. From selecting the perfect seeds and understanding soil health to mastering essential gardening techniques and harvesting your bounty, this guide...
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7 Miraculous power Leaves Since time immemorial, plants have played a crucial role in the wellbeing and health maintenance of numerous civilizations across the globe. The natural bounty of the earth has continuously provided a rich source of therapeutic agents, with a significant proportion of modern pharmaceuticals having their roots in traditional herbal remedies. As the intersection between botanical science and healthcare becomes increasingly...
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Mulberry plant is a woody perennial plant. Scientific name of mulberry is Morus spp.. White mulberry is known as Morus alba, red mulberry is known as Morus rubra, and black mulberry is known as Morus nigra. Mulberry belongs to the family Moraceae. Mulberry plants are mainly grown for their fruits and for sericulture purposes. Sericulture is the culture of silk worms where mulberry leaves are used as fodders for silk worms.
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The book begins with a short narration of current packaging practices followed by present day horticulture industry. After pointing out the disadvantages of some of the current practices, the author categorically states that we do not need to religiously follow traditional packaging practices if we are serious about curtailing the supply chain loss of fruits and vegetables. The author goes on listing out various types of packaging materials that are...
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Master how to start a garden, transform your backyard into a miniature farm, and enjoy toxin-free, flavor-packed produce!
Gardening is one of the most fulfilling endeavors anyone can undertake. You go out in nature, help new life emerge through the earth, and watch your hard work blossom from mere seedlings into fully-fledged plants. You get to enjoy both the journey and the end. But not as many people practice gardening with concerns such as:
I don't...
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Brighten your plate and color your palate with blissful berries.
Berries have long held a well-deserved reputation as choice ingredients for delicious and colorful jams, pies, muffins, smoothies, and cobblers. But this tiny, flavorful fruit can go so much further! With drinks and dishes such as Raspberry-Lime Sparklers, Warm Brie with Blueberry Mango Salsa, Boysenberry-Ginger Glazed Salmon, Huckleberry Buckle, and Blueberry Cheesecake Fudge, this...
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Have you ever dreamed of having a beautiful garden in your home but don't know where to start? If so, with "Gardening for everyone" you can become an expert in gardening, whether it's inside your home or on the outdoor patio of your house.This book contains everything you need to know to create a beautiful and vibrant garden, grow your own vegetables, or grow aromatic herbs for perfumes or remedies. You will find tips on gardening for each of the...
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Chef Belinda Smith-Sullivan, granddaughter of Mississippi sharecroppers, is the go-to resource for everything peaches. Not only does she provide perfect peach recipes, but she also has information about the variety of peaches, history, growing and growers, as well as festivals. There are approximately 70 recipes for breads, breakfasts, appetizers, soups and salads, entrees, desserts, peach pies, sauces, preserves and condiments, and drinks in this...
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Are you ready to embark on a journey into the world of organic gardening, where lush, vibrant gardens and the joy of bountiful harvests await you? Look no further; this is your ticket to becoming a green-thumbed gardening wizard! In "From Seed To Harvest: Mastering Organic Gardening For Beginners," you'll unlock the top gardening secrets that have transformed ordinary plots of soil into thriving, organic havens. Why Choose Organic Gardening? 1. Better...
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Make the right cut every time and maximize your fruit production-covers over forty varieties of trees from apples to almonds and plums to pomegranates.
While the act of pruning is simple enough, knowing where and when to prune can confound even experienced gardeners. For more than half a century, Robert Sanford Martin's How to Prune Fruit Trees has been the go-to guide for pruners of all levels of expertise. As one reviewer noted, "This book simplifies...
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Little gardens for little spaces-learn to grow fresh food at home
Do you ever wish you could make tea with fresh mint from your windowsill? Or make a salad with ripe red tomatoes from your own front porch? Even if your space is limited, Urban Gardening for Beginners can help you get growing at home.
Bursting with advice for cultivating everything from chamomile to zucchini, this planting guide will have you swimming in fresh, sustainable ingredients....
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Often referred to as the "Forbidden Fruit," they can be eaten raw, cooked, dried, juiced, sauced, baked, jammed, or stuffed. With recipes like Pecan-Apple Muffins, Roasted Apple-Vegetable Medley, Rustic Apple Tart, Toasted Chicken-Apple Sandwiches and Apple Almond Cheesecake, there are 101 sweet and savory solutions for dinner and dessert.
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The Organic Gardener's Handbook: Techniques for Chemical-Free Cultivation" is an essential guide for anyone interested in cultivating a healthy and sustainable garden without the use of harmful chemicals. Written by experienced gardeners, this book provides comprehensive and practical advice on organic gardening techniques, offering valuable insights into soil health, plant care, pest control, and more.Readers will learn how to create and maintain...
18) Grow Your Own
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Reap the advantages of backyard-to-table produce with tips on planning, soil, fertilizers, cultivation, pests, and diseases. Includes a Quickstart Guide!
This is a simple and systematic guide to growing a selection of the tastiest fruit and vegetables. The aim of this book is to start you off with some easy-to-grow produce such as carrots, onions, radishes, tomatoes and strawberries. Once you have the confidence of the first growing season behind...
19) Small Garden
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Green spaces are the perfect antidote to fast city living. Learn how to create your own city escape with expert gardener Joe Swift's practical, easy-to-follow advice. From courtyards to rooftops, transform awkward and unexciting spaces with Joe's inspirational ideas and solutions.
Whatever you want your green space to look like and be used for, Joe's no-nonsense approach guides you through issues such as privacy, boundaries and shade, to growing...
20) Nature Garden
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There are an estimated 16 million gardens in the UK, which, when combined, cover an area larger than all of our nature reserves, put together. You could say our largest nature reserve is one big garden! In this practical guide, Joe Swift shows you how to garden to support and protect our rich and varied wildlife habitats.
Joe's no-nonsense approach covers everything you need to know about doing your bit for wildlife. Learn how to manage soil and...