From one of America's most trusted gardening authorities comes the first dictionary to explain every gardening term in language even the layperson can easily understand. More than 18,000 alphabetically-arranged entries and 5,000 cross-references comprise an extensive listing of plants, fruits, herbs, and vegetables, botanical terms, insects, and more.

Dictionary of Horticulture, The National Gardening Association

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Gardening: The Complete Guide to Growing America's Favorite Fruits & Vegetables

Addison-Wesley Publishing Company

A guide to growing cucumbers, melons, squash, covering every aspect from planting and harvesting to storing and cooking

National Gardening Association Book of Cucumbers, Melons & Squash (growing, cooking, preserving)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Gardening & Landscape Design

Villard

"...reference source for specific and helpful how-to information encompassing every aspect of vegetable gardening..."

National Gardening Association Book of Eggplant, Okra and Peppers (National Gardening Association Series)

A guide to growing lettuce and greens, covering every aspect from planting and harvesting to storing and cooking, with information on common problems, insects and diseases

National Gardening Association Book of Lettuce and Greens (National Gardening Association Series)

A guide to growing tomatoes, covering every aspect from planting and harvesting to storing and cooking, with information on common problems, insects and diseases

National Gardening Association Book of Tomatoes

Villard Books

Organic Gardening For Dummies, 2nd Edition shows readers the way to ensure a healthy harvest from their environmentally friendly garden. It covers information on the newest and safest natural fertilizers and pest control methods, composting, cultivation without chemicals, and how to battle plant diseases. It also has information on updated equipment and resources. It helps readers plant organically year-round, using herbs, fruits, vegetables, lawn care, trees and shrubs, and flowers. The tips and techniques included in Organic Gardening For Dummies, 2nd Edition are intended to reduce a garden's impact on both the environment and the wallet.

Organic Gardening For Dummies

Whitman, Ann

DeJohn, Suzanne

Wiley Publishing

Composting for Dummies

Back-to-basics gardening that will benefit the earth and your wallet! Want to use ordinary waste to create an extraordinary garden? Composting lets you turn household food waste, yard clippings, and more into free compost and mulch that's chock-full of nutrients. From building and working with traditional compost bins to starting an indoor worm-composting operation, Composting For Dummies makes these often intimidating projects easy, fun, and accessible for anyone! <ul>
<li> Digging into compost basics ― get a handle on the benefits of composting and the tools you'll need to get started </li> <li> Choosing the best method and location ― find the best composting method and location that's right for you, whether it's above ground, in a hole, in a container or bin, or even right in your kitchen </li> <li> Building your pile ― learn which ingredients can go into your compost pile, what stays out, and how to mix it all up in the right proportions </li> <li> Stepping beyond traditional composting ― get the lowdown on vermicomposting (letting worms eat your garbage), growing green manures to compost later, and sheet composting in the same spot you plan to plant </li> </ul>
Open the book and find: <ul>
<li> A step-by-step guide to composting </li> <li> The right gear and tools for the job </li> <li> Tips on constructing your own composting containers and bins </li> <li> Materials you can safely compost (and those to avoid) </li> <li> Cover crops to improve your soil now and compost later </li> <li> Recommendations for using your finished compost </li> <li> What worms contribute to your compost </li> <li> Troubleshooting advice if your compost pile isn't cooperating </li> </ul>
Learn to: <ul>
<li> Turn household food waste, yard clippings, and more into nutrient-rich compost </li> <li> Build and maintain your own compost bin </li> <li> Use worms to aid in composting, both indoors and out </li> <li> Give your vegetable and flower gardens a boost of energy </li> </ul>

Composting For Dummies

Cromell, Cathy

For Dummies

Put down roots with the basics of gardening! Don't know your Hosta undulata from your Bellis perennis? Leaf through this fun and easy reference to learn all about gardening! First, find your gardening style and plan the garden you want while staying within a budget, then check out explanations of all those mysterious zones. Still curious? Grab all the right gear and pick out the right plants for you. You'll be growing your own annuals, perennials, and vegetables before you can say Lychnis coronaria! Open the book and find: <ul>
<li> Guidance on planning your garden </li> <li> Explanations of hardiness and frost zones </li> <li> Descriptions of proper gear </li> <li> The differences between annuals and perennials </li> <li> Tips for growing vegetables </li> <li> Information on what you need to keep your plants happy </li> </ul>

Gardening For Dummies

Frowine, Steven A.

A plain-English guide to the world of herb gardening Starting an herb garden isn't free, but it certainly outweighs the growing costs of buying retail herbs. Plus, adding homegrown ingredients to your meals is a healthy and tasty way to improve upon any dish you whip up at home. This friendly, hands-on guide is an excellent introduction to the world of herb gardening. It gives you tips and advice to grow a thriving herb garden that will add depth and flavor to home-cooked meals-as well as boost your health. <ul>
<li>How to choose, plant, and care for herbs</li> <li>Covers ready-made versus homemade soil mixes, starting plants from seeds, and other fundamentals</li> <li>How to prevent insects, pests, and diseases from invading your containers</li> <li>Over 30 herb recipes for everyday uses, including rubs, marinades, beauty products, and more</li> </ul>
Whether you're interested in getting step-by-step instructions for starting on your first herb garden or already have one and want to learn new tips and techniques, Herb Gardening For Dummies, 2nd Edition has you covered!

Herb Gardening For Dummies

Fisher, Kathleen

Cutler, Karan Davis

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