Best of
Gardening

1990

Four-Season Harvest: Organic Vegetables from Your Home Garden All Year Long


Eliot Coleman - 1990
    Eliot Coleman introduces the surprising fact that most of the United States has more winter sunshine than the south of France. He shows how North American gardeners can successfully use that sun to raise a wide variety of traditional winter vegetables in backyard cold frames and plastic covered tunnel greenhouses without supplementary heat. Coleman expands upon his own experiences with new ideas learned on a winter-vegetable pilgrimage across the ocean to the acknowledged kingdom of vegetable cuisine, the southern part of France, which lies on the 44th parallel, the same latitude as his farm in Maine.This story of sunshine, weather patterns, old limitations and expectations, and new realities is delightfully innovative in the best gardening tradition. Four-Season Harvest will have you feasting on fresh produce from your garden all through the winter.To learn more about the possibility of a four-season farm, please visit Coleman's website www.fourseasonfarm.com.

Botany for Gardeners


Brian Capon - 1990
    Two dozen new photos and illustrations make this new edition even richer with information. Its convenient paperback format makes it easy to carry and access, whether you are in or out of the garden. An essential overview of the science behind plants for beginning and advanced gardeners alike.

Breed Your Own Vegetable Varieties: The Gardener's and Farmer's Guide to Plant Breeding and Seed Saving


Carol Deppe - 1990
    Developing new vegetable varieties doesn't require a specialized education, a lot of land, or even a lot of time. It can be done on any scale. It's enjoyable. It's deeply rewarding. You can get useful new varieties much faster than you might suppose. And you can eat your mistakes.Authoritative and easy-to-understand, Breed Your Own Vegetable Varieties: The Gardener's and Farmer's Guide to Plant Breeding and Seed Saving is the only guide to plant breeding and seed saving for the serious home gardener and the small-scale farmer or commercial grower. Discover:- how to breed for a wide range of different traits (flavor, size, shape, or color; cold or heat tolerance; pest and disease resistance; and regional adaptation)- how to save seed and maintain varieties- how to conduct your own variety trials and other farm- or garden-based research- how to breed for performance under organic or sustainable growing methodsIn this one-size-fits-all world of multinational seed companies, plant patents, and biotech monopolies, more and more gardeners and farmers are recognizing that they need to "take back their seeds." They need to save more of their own seed, grow and maintain the best traditional and regional varieties, and develop more of their own unique new varieties. Breed Your Own Vegetable Varieties: The Gardener's and Farmer's Guide to Plant Breeding and Seed Saving shows the way, and offers an exciting introduction to a whole new gardening adventure.

Herbaceous Perennial Plants: A Treatise on Their Identification, Culture, and Garden Attributes


Allan M. Armitage - 1990
    Now based in Georgia, Armitage began his gardening career in Montreal. Thus, he knows a lot about what happens to plants in both Northern and Southern gardens. He shares his experience and experiments with great good will, offering a depth and breadth of information that is rarely surpassed. Armitage's take on hundreds of hardy perennials includes cultural specifics, propagation techniques, and suggested companions. This chunky book may seem intimidating, but don't let the textbook look put you off--all the information, technical or otherwise, is presented in clear, accessible terms that won't puzzle beginners yet offer advanced gardeners the answers they are seeking. On the whole, Armitage avoids trendy tender perennials such as Meconopsis (the blue Himalayan poppy) that don't perform well for most North American gardeners. His focus is on solidly hardy plants, those that thrive in USDA zones 3 to 8. He does, however, include a few newly popular plants such as Gunnera, the enormous Chilean foliage plants, and there are lengthy sections for hellebores, heucheras, and other horticulturally hot plants, mentioning and rating many of the newest named selections. --Ann Lovejoy

Perelandra Garden Workbook II: Co-Creative Energy Processes for Gardening, Agriculture and Life


Machaelle Small Wright - 1990
    And what a next step! The energy processes in Workbook II open a door to a new world in which we begin to discover that the balance and health of a garden and, for that matter, of all natural forms are more involved than just finding out what fertilizer is needed. A balanced garden or farm environment must also include balanced energy and vitality. And Workbook II introduces us to the many elements of a balanced garden or farm that we can't see--the energy elements. For those of you who wish to incorporate a co-creative partnership with nature in a home, apartment or office environment, both Workbook and Workbook II will be of special interest. You do not need to have a garden or farm to establish a partnership with nature and work co-creatively to achieve a balanced environment. The environmental processes introduced in the Workbook and the energy processes in the Workbook and the energy processes in Workbook II may be very different in concept, but they are equal in importance. To work with nature co-creatively through the environmental processes but ignore the energy processes would be to exclude half of the picture. We would, in fact, be tying one of our hands and one of nature's hands behind our respective backs.

The Cottage Garden


Christopher Lloyd - 1990
    This handsome volume traces the development of the cottage garden through Christopher Lloyd's elegant prose and specially commissioned photography, evoking the charm of the garden in all its beautiful variety.

Nøkken : a garden for children : a Danish approach to Waldorf-based child care


Helle Heckmann - 1990
    

Talking to Fireflies, Shrinking the Moon: Nature Activities for All Ages


Edward Duensing - 1990
    Do you know how to worm-fiddle?Can you tickle a bullfrog into a trance?How do you measure a tree's height without a tape measure?This fun-filled nature guide tell you this and more, with over 40 easy-to-follow activities that are safe for children and nature alike and require no special equipment or preparation.

The Flavors of Home: A Guide to Wild Edible Plants of the San Francisco Bay Area


Margit Roos-Collins - 1990
    A delightful guide, field book, cookbook, and botanical essay rolled into one, The Flavors of Home is ideal for both experienced foragers and casual hikers.

The Art of Planting


Rosemary Verey - 1990
    By the author of The American Woman's Garden and The Flower Arranger's Garden, this book takes up the topic of companion planting to achieve effective plant associations and, season by season, discusses plants that work together both chromatically and texturally.

The Ornamental Kitchen Garden


Geoff Hamilton - 1990
    This method is also kind to the environment and in tune with nature, and is suited to all sizes of garden. It attracts wildlife, thus helping to keep pests under control, and the different species growing side by side make the most of the soil.

The Canadian Gardener: A Guide to Gardening in Canada


Harris Marjorie - 1990
    Filled with beautiful colour photographs and a wealth of practical information, The Canadian Gardener is both the perfect inspiration and gift for hands-on gardeners and garden-lovers alike, certain to go from the coffee table to the garden and back again.The Canadian Gardener is a comprehensive guidebook for both the expert and beginning gardener, filled with indispensable gardening tips, design suggestions, plant listings, zone guides and solutions to many gardening problems.There are 208 pages of stunning, full-colour photographs from Canadian gardens. Taken especially for this book, these beautiful pictures feature gardens from across the country, and illustrate the practical advice given in the text.A special section of the book discusses Canada's different hardiness zones, indicating what plants can survive under certain light and temperature conditions. The Canadian Gardener also encourages the Canadian gardeners to consider the microclimates which exist in his or her own garden, created by such things as soil, prevailing winds, sunlight, and the size and number of trees.Marjorie Harris and photographer Tim Saunders criss-crossed the country taking hundreds of pictures and talking to dozens of Canadian gardeners about their ideas, problems, solutions and gardening advice.

Through the Garden Gate


Elizabeth Lawrence - 1990
    With those columns, a delightful blend of gardening lore, horticultural expertise, and personal adventures, Lawrence inspired thousands of southern gardeners. "[A] fine contribution to the green-thumb genre.--Publishers Weekly

Rosemary Verey's Good Planting Plans


Rosemary Verey - 1990
    This unique book shows gardeners step-by-step how to recreate 25 of Verey's favorite and most successful garden designs. 160 color photos. 35 color plans.

Garden Flower Folklore


Laura C. Martin - 1990
    More than 100 pen-and-ink drawings and 6 pages of watercolor illustrations.

The Complete Book of Bonsai: A Practical Guide to Its Art and Cultivation


Harry Tomlinson - 1990
    The classic styles are listed and illustrated, together with full descriptions of how they were derived from models in the world. Outstanding examples of plantings in all of the various styles are shown. The types of containers are detailed, and the importance of their use for different trees or styles explained. Advice is given on placing and exhibiting your completed bonsai.CLEAR STEP-BY-STEP SEQUENCESThere is comprehensive information on how to create a bonsai from a seedling, cutting, or garden center plant. Clear step-by-step sequences take you from the initial raw material through to the finished bonsai, showing the superb results that can be achieved. All the tools and techniques of bonsai are illustrated and explained, and their use described in detail. Maintenance and propagation sections tell you everything you need to know to keep your bonsai beautiful and healthy, or to create your own trees.DETAILS OF MORE THAN 100 SPECIESA photographic catalogue of bonsai trees and shrubs lies at the heart of the book, providing the cultivation and styling details of over 100 different species. Each entry is accompanied by an original full-color photograph of at least one outstanding specimen. This section is supplemented by a further compendium of trees and shrubs that can be grown as bonsai, giving a total of over 300 to choose from.The Complete Book of Bonsai reveals every aspect of the art, with inspirational ideas and practical advice at every turn. Whether you are a beginner who would like to grow just one or two trees, or an experienced enthusiast who wishes to build up a whole collection, it is the essential reference work.

The Easiest Flowers to Grow


Derek Fell - 1990
    -- Step-by-step guide to carefree flowering annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, and vines.-- Includes garden-design tips and detailed descriptions.

Alpine Wildflowers


Dee Strickler - 1990
    This book groups, pictures, and describes each wildflower according to family. Technical terminology has been kept to a minimum, and line drawings, a picture glossary, and a glossary of botanical terms help identify species quickly and accurately. The first book in the series, Prairie Wildflowers covers open-terrain wildflowers. The second book, Forest Wildflowers concentrates on wildflowers of the forest environment. This book covers high-altitude wildflowers. For any nature-lover who has asked, "What flower is that?" Alpine Wildflowers holds the answer.

In A Chinese Garden: The Art And Architecture Of The Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden


Maggie Keswick - 1990
    Sun Yat-Sen classical Chinese garden / Joe Wai --The art of Penjing / Judy Oberlander --Dr. Sun Yat-Sen: profile of a leader / Judy Oberlander.

Heirloom Herbs: Using Old Fashioned Herbs in Gardens, Recipes, and Decorations


Mary Forsell - 1990
    125 full-color photos.

Field Guide to Wildflowers of Nebraska and the Great Plains


Jon Farrar - 1990
    Now back in a second edition with updated nomenclature, refined plant descriptions, better photographs where improvements were called for, and a new design, Jon Farrar’s Field Guide to Wildflowers of Nebraska and the Great Plains, originally published by NEBRASKAland magazine and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, is a visual treat and educational guide to some of the region’s showiest and most interesting wildflowers. Organizing species by color, Farrar provides scientific, common, and family names; time of flowering; distribution both for Nebraska specifically and for the Great Plains in general; and preferred habitat including soil type and plant community from roadsides to woodlands to grasslands. Descriptions of each species are succinct and accessible; Farrar packs a surprising amount of information into a compact space. For many species, he includes intriguing notes about edibility, medicinal uses by Native Americans and early pioneers, similar species and varieties, hybridization, and changes in status as plants become uncommon or endangered. Superb color photographs allow each of the 274 wildflowers to be easily identified and pen-and-ink illustrations provide additional details for many species. It is a joy to have this new edition riding along on car seats and in backpacks helping naturalists at all levels of expertise explore prairies, woodlands, and wetlands in search of those ever-changing splashes of color we call wildflowers.

The Prickotty Bush: The Story Of A Garden


Montagu Don - 1990
    

From A Breton Garden: The Vegetable Cookery Of Josephine Araldo


Josephine Araldo - 1990
    Illustrated.

The Fruit, Herbs and Vegetables of Italy


Giacomo Castelvetro - 1990
    Published for the first time in English, the book is important for both its historical and practical value--celebrating light, simple, nutritious cuisine.

The RHS Encyclopedia of House Plants: Including Greenhouse Plants


Kenneth A. Beckett - 1990
    The 1,000 full-color illustrations plus the helpful glossary make plant identification simple.

The Harrowsmith Country Life Reader: The Best of the North America's Award-Winning Journal of Country Living


Harrowsmith - 1990
    

The Growing Classroom: Garden Based Science


Roberta Jaffe - 1990
    

Herbal Treasures: Inspiring Month-By-Month Projects for Gardening, Cooking, and Crafts


Phyllis V. Shaudys - 1990
    Presents a variety of projects keyed to a different month so one can follow the book through the year for inspiring ideas for gardens, kitchens, decorating, and gifts appropriate to the season.

The Essential Gardener


Derek Fell - 1990
    Complete guide to gardening presents in one volume a wealth of information on planning, planting, cultivating, and propagating annuals, perennials, bulbs, shrubs, herbs, and roses.

Bug Busters: Poison-free Pest Controls for your Home and Garden


Bernice Lifton - 1990
    Written in easy-to-understand language, this book combines traditional time-proven pest controls with the latest research. Also included are new and innovative techniques for eradicating vermin. And for those times when a chemical pesticide or exterminator may be your only recourse, as with termite infestation, Bug Busters tells you how to find a competent professional and how to properly handle and dispose of chemical pesticides.At a time when literally thousands of adults and children are treated yearly for pesticide mishaps, Bug Busters provides important information for anyone who is concerned with safe and intelligent pest control.

The Indoor Plant Spotter


D.G. Hessayon - 1990
    

The Essential Kitchen Gardener


Frieda Arkin - 1990
    An A-to-Z primer features entries on every American-grown vegetable, herb, and berry, and includes additional sections on pest and disease control, soil cultivation, germination, garden maintenance, harvesting, and storing.

Herbs


Lesley Bremness - 1990
    Featuring more than 500 full-color illustrations and photographs, along with detailed annotations, Smithsonian Handbooks make identification easy and accurate.

Peppers, Hot and Sweet: Over One Hundred Recipes for All Tastes


Beth Dooley - 1990
    

The Cottage Garden: Margery Fish at East Lambrook Manor


Susan Chivers - 1990
    

The Garden Trees Handbook: A Complete Guide To Choosing, Planting, And Caring For Garden Trees


Alan R. Toogood - 1990
    Includes a 96-page reference section, which lists all trees suitable for temperate or warm-climate gardens. 40 full-color photographs.

Shrubs & Hedges


A. Cort Sinnes - 1990
    This book is a comprehensive introduction to buying, planting, and caring for shrubs. It also has an extensive encyclopedia of hundreds of shrubs useful to the home gardener.

Trees for American Gardens: The Definitive Guide to Identification and Cultivation


Donald Wyman - 1990
    It contains detailed entries on over 1,000 recommended trees (including 200 species and varieties new to this edition), with descriptions of their hardiness, habit, mature height, and foliage, in addition to whether they flower or bear fruit (and when), display outstanding autumn color, or have ornamental bark. The entries include information on the tree's suggested uses, whether it needs another tree to pollinate, and what particularly recommends it for use in landscaping. TREES FOR AMERICAN GARDENS also contains 39 lists of trees that thrive in special situations--moist soil, at the seashore, as windbreaks, even those that withstand pollution well--or that possess special characteristics--fragrant flowers, a weeping habit, are pest-free, transplant well, grow to a certain maximum height--a great boon to the gardener looking for just the right tree for the right spot. New to this edition are a chapter on pruning, expanded information on disease and insect control, and a glossary of botanical terms. Dr. Wyman concludes with a secondary list of 1,300 species and varieties of trees whose cultivation is discouraged in favor of superior varieties on the recommended list--a money-saving feature for gardeners who what to make the right choice the first time around.