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Horticulture is the element of agriculture which encompasses the art, technology, science, and business of growing various types of plants. "The Horticultural Notebook" is a fantastic handbook designed for the horticulturalist, including chapters on everything they might need to know about growing, looking after, and marketing their plants and produce. Contents include: "Land Measure", "Scotch Land Measure", "Old Land Measure", "Lineal Measure...

The Cottage Garden" is a fantastic vintage guide to gardening that focuses on smaller gardens and plots of land, especially in England. It contains a wealth of valuable information on the subject ranging from how to plan a garden and what to plant, to garden pests, seasonal considerations, pruning, propagating, and much more besides. This charming little book will appeal to gardeners new and old, and it would make for a worthy addition to coll...

First published in 1934, "Suburban Gardens" is a vintage guide to gardening that focuses on smaller gardens attached to suburban houses. It offers the reader a comprehensive handbook on gardening, containing chapters on everything from planning a suburban garden to creating rock gardens, deterring pests, and even participating in horticultural exhibitions. With simple instructions and useful illustrations and photographs, this volume constitut...

Cabbages - How to Grow Them - A Practical Treatise on Cabbage Culture" is vintage guide to planting and growing cabbages by James J. H. Gregory. Written in simple, clear language and profusely illustrated, this volume includes simple instructions for selecting, planting, maintaining, marking, etc. cabbages intended for the beginner or home gardener. Contents include: "Object of this Treatise", "The Origin of the Cabbage", "What a Cabbage Is", ...

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"...

A smallholding is a small farm which normally supports a single family through the growing of cash crops and subsistence crops. This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to planning, establishing, and maintaining a smallholding for pleasure or profit. Written in simple language and profusely illustrated, "Practical Hints for the Holding" constitutes a must-have guide to farmers new and old, and would make for a useful addition to collec...

Growing grass depends on a number of things, including soil type, fertility, level of manuring, grass species present, weather, and much more. This vintage book contains a detailed guide to growing grass, covering all these subjects and more in an easy-to-follow manner for gardeners new and old. Contents include: "Leys of Permanent Grass", "A Permanent Pasture has Certain Advantages", "The Advantages of the Ley Are", "The Grasses and Clovers",...

Rearing the Laying Pullet" is a vintage guide to rearing and raising hens for egg production on a farm or in the garden. Contents include: "Penny Wise-Pound Foolish", "What the Bird Needs", "Which Laying System", "Basic Systems", "Housing and Equipment", "Management", "Feeding", "Disease", "Contract Rearing", "Report on Eight Farms", etc. Written in simple, clear language and profusely illustrated, this handy guide is perfect for amateur poult...

There are many factors that contribute to a beautiful garden, and one often overlooked aspect is that of colour. This vintage book contains a detailed guide to gardening that concentrates on colour and the role it plays in the formation of beautiful flower garden, exploring which flowers can produce which colours, how they can complement each other, and much more. Contents include: "Sunrise", "The Four Seasons", "Colours of Yesterday", "Colour...

There are many factors that contribute to a beautiful garden, and one often overlooked aspect is that of perfume and aroma. This vintage book contains a detailed guide to gardening that concentrates on scent and the role it plays in a successful flower garden, exploring which flowers produce different kinds of scents, how they can complement each other, and more. Contents include: "Perfume versus Colour", "The Garden of Day", "The Garden of Ni...

A smallholding is a small farm which normally supports a single family through the growing of cash crops and subsistence crops. This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to planning, establishing, and maintaining a smallholding for pleasure or profit. Written in simple language and profusely illustrated, "Practical Hints for the Holding" constitutes a must-have guide to farmers new and old, and would make for a useful addition to collec...

First published in 1918, "Farming Made Easy" is an introductory guide to farming intended for smallholders and farmers. It contains clear, concise information and step-by-step instructions related to all aspects of the subject, making it a must-read for new or inexperienced farmers. Contents include: "The Need of Soil Preparation", "Breaking Up the Soil", "Ploughing", "Cultivating", "Harrowing", "Rolling", "Getting the Best Results from Manure...

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...

This vintage book contains a detailed guide on growing a variety of squashes. Written in simple, clear language and profusely illustrated, "Squashes - How to Grow Them " is highly recommended for gardens new and old with an interest in kitchen gardening, and will be of particular utility to those new to gardening. Contents include: "Selecting the Soil", "The Manure", "How Much Manure", "Preparing And Applying The Manure", "Preparing The Hills"...

This vintage book contains a detailed guide on growing a variety of root vegetables including mangold wurtzels, carrots, and sugar beets. Written in simple, clear language and profusely illustrated, "Carrots, Mangold Wurtzels and Sugar Beets" is highly recommended for gardens new and old with an interest in kitchen gardening. Contents include: "The Argument for the Raising of Roots", "The Carrot", "The Location and Soil", "The Manure and its A...

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 1928, "Garden Maintenance" is a profusely-illustrated guide to gardening dealing with almost every subject related to it from selecting plants and creating lawns to exhibiting, constructing tennis course, and landscaping, and much more. This vintage book contains a wealth of timeless information and will be of considerable utility to modern gardeners both amateur and professional. Contents: "Development of Horticulture", "La...

Gardening Do's and Do Not's" is a vintage guide to gardening designed for the young of novice gardener. It provides expert tips and instructions for gardening based on the time of year, offering details specific to each day of each month and what should be done. This fantastic guide will appeal to gardeners new and old, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "January", "February", "March"...

Colour in the flower garden" is a vintage book on gardening that focuses on the use and variety of colourful flowers. It offers guidance for which flowers are best for each season, providing detailed descriptions, simple instructions, and expert tips to help the reader create a beautiful flower garden of their own. Contents include: "Introduction", "A March Study And The Border Of Early Bulbs", "The Wood", "The Spring Garden", "Between Spring ...