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Gardening

1972

For Love of a Rose

non-fiction

gardening

history

biography

Antonia Ridge - 1972

A true and very unusual story of two remarkable families, the Meillands in Lyons and the Paolinos in Antibes, who shared a common devotion to roses and later became united through marriage and through their work together..

A true and very unusual story of two remarkable families, the Meillands in Lyons and the Paolinos in Antibes, who shared a common devotion to roses and later became united through marriage and through their work together.

Grow it!: The beginner's complete in-harmony-with-nature small farm guide; from vegetable and grain growing to livestock care

Richard W. Langer - 1972

For anyone who owns land - whether it be five or fifty acres - this is an indispensable guide to small-scale organic farming, with advice on everything from building and stocking a pond to planting an orchard or making cheese.

Grow It presents a philosophy and life-style in tune with today's concern for the environment.

Trees and Shrubs of Kentucky

Mary E. Wharton - 1972

This authoritative volume provides a comprehensive guide to the 282 species of woody plants found in Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, and Eastern Missouri.

Illustrated with more than 1,150 photographs, this book shows not only leaves and bark, but also buds, flowers, and fruits to enable you to recognize trees at any season. Complete with an identification guide that really works, this beautiful book will be valuable to both specialist and amateur.

Natural Dyes, Plants and Processes

Jack Kramer - 1972

Natural Dyes, Plants and Processes.

Natural Dyes, Plants and Processes

Plant Names Simplified

A.T. Johnson - 1972

This glossary contains well over a thousand entries like the one above, the aim of the authors being to remove the 'awkward obstacle' that these names can present.

Originally prepared in 1931, Plant Names Simplified was revised and enlarged in 1946. Since then it has been frequently reprinted, in more recent years by Landsmans Bookshop. It remains a classic aid for the gardener and plant lover.

The Gift of a Home

Beverley Nichols - 1972

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The Organic Gardener

gardening

bookshelf

non-fiction

600-699-applied-science

Catharine Osgood Foster - 1972

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Growing Woodland Plants

Clarence Frank Birdseye II - 1972

The authors explain the interrelationships of trees, wildflowers, ferns, bacteria, and the soil of woodlands; suggest ways of preparing both large and small wildflower gardens; and describe when, where, and how to gather woods plants.

Includes detailed information on over 200 wildflowers and ferns. 195 illustrations.

Practical Guide to Home Landscaping

Reader's Digest Association - 1972

Offering expert advice for any size garden, this book features a wide range of design ideas, suggestions for planting and maintenance, projects, and specific details on working with materials and tools.

"Highly recommended for every homeowner, novice or advanced."--The Star-Ledger. 2,000+ photos & illustrations.