The Family Kitchen Gardener contains plain and accurate descriptions (ca 1847) of all the different species and varieties of specifically American cul...
This book is a good reference on vegetable gardening. It covers the economic value of a vegetable garden, planning and locating the garden, maintainin...
Beautiful simple tale of a brother and two sisters who go to live temporarily at a lovely house called Rosebuds. There they find a hidden door in the...
A delightfully brief introduction to the practice of dry gardening. Even in wet years, these techniques should prove useful in conserving water and ma...
Youth And The Bright Medusa comprises eight short stories published in 1920. Four of them (The Sculptor’s Funeral; A Death In The Desert; A Wagner Mat...
Presented in the form of lessons, R. Cadwallader Smith vividly portrays life in the ocean. Learn about the common and not so common that swim about in...
A short look at building a rock garden, right from the rocks themselves and how to arrange them, to choosing and placing the plants, touching wall and...
"In this book you will not find the stories of all God's saints. I have gathered a few together, just as one gathers a little posy from a garden full...
The art and science of composting is presented in a humorous and readable manner from the basic elements to the in-depth science. An entire chapter is...
A little essay on the Chinese style of gardening, as opposed to the continental style, which the author finds too formal with too many straight lines,...
"To-day we are at Willow Farm again, and I want to show you some of the flowers that grow there. I do not mean those which Mrs. Hammond, the farmer's...
It is a comprehensive guidebook for beginners who are interested in growing their own vegetables in their backyard. Written by a renowned horticulturi...
The book tells the story of a family outing to the garden, led by their beloved father, Daddy.
As the family explores the wonders of nature, they enc...
The book covers a wide range of topics, from home improvement and gardening to cooking and sewing. It was first published in 1916 and has since been r...
Step into the enchanting world of nature's wonders with "Days and Hours in a Garden" by Eleanor Vere Boyle. Embark on a captivating journey through th...
This book focuses on gardening techniques for home gardeners, emphasizing water conservation. It delves into the principles of 'fertigation' (fertiliz...
'Flower Garden: A Handbook of Practical Garden Lore' by Ida Dandridge Bennett is a comprehensive guide to perennial flower gardening and landscaping....
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Gertrude Jekyll, a renowned garden designer, shares her intimate knowledge and personal experiences through a collection of essays that reflect her de...
In "Basket of Flowers," Christoph von Schmid tells the story of Mary, the daughter of a royal gardener. Through the beauty and lessons of flowers, Mar...
Elizabeth and Her German Garden is a charming and witty novel that follows the adventures of Elizabeth, a young woman who moves to a rural village in...
Heron Nest is a heartwarming story set in upstate New York during the early 1900s. The Heron family, led by the resourceful and inventive Billy, face...
This practical guide to gardening, disguised as letters from a father to his son, provides month-by-month instructions on how to cultivate a thriving...
This book is a comprehensive guide to vegetable gardening, providing practical advice for all aspects of cultivation, from planning and preparing the...
