Summaries of books about Gardening & Horticulture:
The Dirty Life
On Farming, Food, and Love
Kristin Kimball
The memoir chronicles a New York City writer's transformative journey after falling in love with a farmer and moving to rural New York to start a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) farm together. It delves into the challenges and rewards of transitioning to a life of manual labor, sustainable agriculture, and the pursuit of self-sufficiency.
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How to House-Plant
A Beginner's Guide to Making and Keeping Plant Friends
Heather Rodino
The book serves as a comprehensive guide for beginners on indoor gardening, providing essential tips on choosing the right plants, understanding their needs, and maintaining their health. It covers topics such as watering, lighting, potting, and troubleshooting common plant problems, helping readers cultivate a thriving indoor garden.
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Identifying & Harvesting Edible and Medicinal Plants
Steve Brill|Evelyn Dean
The book provides detailed information on how to safely identify, gather, and prepare edible and medicinal plants found in various environments, from urban settings to the wilderness. It includes illustrations, recipes, and guidelines on sustainable foraging practices to ensure the preservation of natural ecosystems.
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The Wilderness Essays
John Muir
The collection features a series of essays that delve into the author's experiences, observations, and reflections on America's wild landscapes, particularly the mountains, forests, and valleys of the Sierra Nevada. It emphasizes the importance of preserving natural spaces and showcases the author's deep passion for wilderness conservation and his adventures in nature.
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You Can Farm
The Entrepreneur's Guide to Start & Succeed in a Farming Enterprise
Joel Salatin
The book serves as a comprehensive guide for aspiring farmers, providing practical advice on how to create a profitable, sustainable agricultural business by embracing innovative farming methods and direct marketing strategies. It covers topics such as choosing the right enterprise, land acquisition, financial management, marketing, and the importance of passion and mindset in farming success.
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Kitchen Garden Revival
A modern guide to creating a stylish, small-scale, low-maintenance, edible garden
Nicole Johnsey Burke
The book provides a comprehensive guide to designing and cultivating a kitchen garden, focusing on aesthetics, simplicity, and productivity for modern homeowners. It offers practical advice on garden layout, plant selection, maintenance techniques, and harvesting, aiming to inspire readers to integrate beautiful, functional edible gardens into their everyday lives.
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The Vegetable Gardener's Container Bible
How to Grow a Bounty of Food in Pots, Tubs, and Other Containers
Edward C. Smith
The book provides comprehensive guidance on growing vegetables in containers, offering practical advice on everything from selecting the right pots and soil mixtures to choosing suitable plant varieties. It includes step-by-step instructions for cultivating a variety of vegetables and herbs, even in limited spaces, ensuring a successful and productive container garden.
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Foraging with Kids
52 Wild and Free Edibles to Enjoy with Your Children
Adele Nozedar
The book provides a guide to identifying and harvesting 52 edible wild plants, with safety tips, ethical foraging guidelines, and activities tailored for children. It includes recipes and crafts to encourage families to explore nature and enjoy the outdoors while learning about the edible landscape.
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Mushroom Cultivation
Become the MacGyver of Mushrooms - Easy Step-by-Step Instructions to Grow Any Mushroom at Home
Richard Bray
The book provides comprehensive guidance on growing various types of mushrooms at home, offering practical tips and step-by-step instructions tailored for beginners. It covers essential topics such as creating the right environment, substrate preparation, inoculation, and maintenance to help readers successfully cultivate their own mushrooms.
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Attainable Sustainable
The Lost Art of Self-Reliant Living
Kris Bordessa
The book provides practical guidance on how to live a more self-sufficient lifestyle, covering topics such as growing your own food, preserving harvests, and DIY household crafts. It offers step-by-step instructions and tips for both beginners and those looking to deepen their sustainable living practices.
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