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First published in 1940, "The Book Of Garden Improvements" is a fantastic guide to gardening containing over 1, 000 ideas and plans designed for novice gardeners. Written in simple, clear language and profusely illustrated, this beginner-friendly handbook is perfect for gardeners new and old, and it would make for a worthy addition to gardening collections. Contents include: "Pergolas, Arches, and Arbours", "Paths as an Aid to Garden Beauty", ...

An allotment garden, usually simply referred to as an allotment, is a small piece of land typically used for the non-commercial growing of food plants. First published in 1917, "The Allotment Book" contains simple instructions and step-by-step directions for planning, setting up, and maintaining a successful allotment, with chapters on preparation, tools and equipment, the best plants to grow, and much more. Contents include: "Taking a New All...

First published in 1940, this volume contains a complete encyclopedia of gardening, including information and instructions related to a wide variety of subjects ranging from choosing seeds and planting them to pruning, propagating, marketing, and much more. This fantastic volume constitutes a must-have for all green-fingered enthusiasts, and it would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf. Contents include: "Annuals, Hardy and Half-Hardy"...

The New Book of Gardening" is a comprehensive guide to gardening covering all aspects of the subject from what a garden is, to seasonal considerations, weather, fertilising, and much more. Contents include: "The Beginning of Things", "The Marriage of the Flowers", "How Plants Feed and Grow", "The Mystery of the Leaves", "Beasts of Prey of the Plant World", "How Plants Fight, Feel, and Think", "The Purpose of the Flower", etc. This vintage book...

Pictorial Gardening" is a simple and profusely-illustrated guide to gardening intended for beginners and others with little previous experience. Written in simple language, it contains easy-to-follow directions coupled with photographs of each stage, making it perfect for those looking for an introduction to some of the more basic elements of gardening including planting, pruning, taking cuttings, digging, pest control, and much more. Contents...

Garden Planning and Improvement" is a vintage book on gardening written by Walter Brett Line. Within it, Line offers simple, beginner-friendly information on a range of aspects related to gardening ranging from planning and designing to planting, edging, construction, and beyond. Written in simple language and full of helpful diagrams and photographs, this volume is highly recommended for keen gardeners and would make for a fantastic addition ...

First published in 1939, "Your Garden's Flowers Illustrated" as a wonderful pictorial guide to some of the most commonly grown flowers in the British Isles. The author has aimed to show and describe many varieties of flowers in simple and clear terms, including helpful pictures and offering details relating to habitat, seasons, method of planting, and more. This accessible reference guide is ideal for those with an interest in flower identific...

This early work is a fascinating read for any poultry keeper or historian of the breed. Thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of any smallholder or hen keeping enthusiast. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Originally published in the 1930s, this comprehensive book provides an excellent guide to living off the land for both pleasure or profit, and will still prove to be an invaluable addition to the bookshelf of modern readers wishing to embark on this way of life. Contents include advice on: Poultry, Vegetable Culture, Fruit Growing, Flower Culture, Holding and Farm Pigs, Cattle, Sheep, Land, Rabbit Keeping, Bee Keeping, Organic Methods etc. Man...

This early work is a fascinating read for any poultry keeper or historian of the breed. Thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of any smallholder or hen keeping enthusiast. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This antique text comprises a pictorial guide to poultry keeping and gardening, as well as constituting a veritable encyclopedia of rabbit-keeping, goat-keeping and bee-keeping, pig-keeping, cow-keeping, and small holdings management. The volume provides a ready-reference guide to all the essentials of the small-scale farming trade. Much of the information contained herein is timeless, and will be of much value to both amateur and experienced ...

This antique text comprises a pictorial guide to poultry keeping and gardening, as well as constituting a veritable encyclopedia of rabbit-keeping, goat-keeping and bee-keeping, pig-keeping, cow-keeping, and small holdings management. The volume provides a ready-reference guide to all the essentials of the small-scale farming trade. Much of the information contained herein is timeless, and will be of much value to both amateur and experienced ...

This early work is a fascinating read for any small-holding enthusiast or historian of small-scale farming, which contains a wealth of information that is still useful and practical today. Contents Include: Foreword, Poultry, Vegetables, Fruit Culture, Flower Growing, Smallholding, Rabbits, Goats, and Bees. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. W...

This antique text comprises a pictorial guide to poultry keeping and gardening, as well as constituting a veritable encyclopedia of rabbit-keeping, goat-keeping and bee-keeping, pig-keeping, cow-keeping, and small holdings management. The volume provides a ready-reference guide to all the essentials of the small-scale farming trade. Much of the information contained herein is timeless, and will be of much value to both amateur and experienced ...

Originally published in the 1930s. This comprehensive book will provide under one head and at a glance all that vast amount of essential information required by the ever increasing numbers of enthusiasts who wish to derive pleasure or profit by living off the land. The illustrated Contents Include advice on : Poultry Vegetable Culture Fruit Growing Flower Culture Holding and Farm Pigs Cattle Sheep Land Rabbit Keeping Bee Keeping Organic Method...

Honey From Your Garden" is a classic guide to bee keeping designed for the complete novice. It contains brief, concise explanations of all the fundamental principles of bee keeping, as well as providing information on equipment, initial preparation, maintenance, and other general considerations. Highly recommended for amateur bee keepers and gardening enthusiasts alike. Contents include: "How to Start", "How Many Hives?", "Skeps or Hives?", "H...

This antique book contains a complete treatise on producing meat from your garden, being a handy guide to table rabbit keeping. Written in clear, concise language and full of invaluable information on the breeding, diet and ailments of rabbits, this text is full of practical, easy-to-digest, information. The chapters include: 'Rabbit-Keeping Means Fewer Meatless Meals', 'Making Your Start', 'The Three Branches', 'Why we say Meat', 'When to Sta...