Название: Herbal Houseplants: Grow beautiful herbs - indoors! For flavor, fragrance, and fun
Автор: Susan Betz
Издательство: Cool Springs Press
Год: 2021
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 10 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Hey, houseplant lovers: Are you ready to up your growing game? Whether your green thumb is weathered and worn or shiny and new, get ready to branch out and step into the world of growing your own herbs—indoors! There’s no better place to start this adventure than with Herbal Houseplants. Inside the beautifully illustrated pages, author and expert herbalist Susan Betz lets you in on a little secret: Herbs make great houseplants. And, you don’t need fancy grow lights, expensive potting soil, or high-end equipment to grow them. All you need is a sunny windowsill and the right plant. Learn which herbs perform best as houseplants, how to care for them, and even how to harvest and use your homegrown herbs for culinary creations, household cleaning products, herbal teas, handmade crafts, and more.

Название: Living the Country Dream
Автор: Bella Ivins and Nick Ivins
Издательство: Ryland Peters & Small
Год: 2021
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 59 Мб
Язык: английский / English

In Living the Country Dream, Nick and Bella Ivins provide all the knowledge necessary for anyone thinking of embracing a self-sustaining lifestyle and farming their own plot. Starting with the Kitchen Garden, Nick and Bella Ivins discuss designing and planning a plot and choosing and planting crops, while in The Orchard, they explain how to plant fruit trees. Animals covers livestock—bees, poultry, lambs, and pigs—while The Garden shows how to plant a wildflower meadow, a woodland, and even a nuttery. The Outbuildings takes a closer look at the barn, the woodyard, the workshop, and the store. And finally, in The Farmhouse, Nick and Bella welcome us to the place where produce is preserved, bread is baked, and dairy products are produced. Other sections address green housekeeping with natural products. Whether you want to move towards self-sufficiency in the city, the country, or the suburbs, Living the Country Dream puts your dream within reach.

Название: Modern Pioneering: More Than 150 Recipes, Projects, and Skills for a Self-Sufficient Life
Автор: Georgia Pellegrini
Издательство: Clarkson Potter
Год: 2014
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 89 Мб
Язык: английский / English

A cookbook and backyard gardening and homesteading guide for women who want to grow food efficiently, cook seasonal recipes, or even try foraging, camping, and living off the land. Georgia Pellegrini, outdoor adventurer and chef, helps you roll up your sleeves and tap into your pioneer spirit. Grow a small-space garden and preserve a little deliciousness for the cold months; assemble the makings of a self-sufficient pantry; learn to navigate without a compass for your next camping trip; or even forage for plants that give you energy. Whether you’re a full-time homesteader, a weekend farmer’s market devoté, or anyone looking to do more by hand, this overflowing resource will help you hone new skills in the kitchen, garden, and great outdoors.

Название: Экологическое садоводство
Автор: Починюк О.П.
Издательство: Феникс
Год: 2006
Cтраниц: 250
Формат: pdf
Размер: 100 мб
Язык: русский

Экологическое садоводство — термин сравнительно новый. Хотя в большинстве развитых стран Organic (там употребляется именно это определение — выращенный без химикатов) он известен вот уже полвека. Иными словами, сегодня садоводы и все те, кто любит заниматься зелеными насаждениями, стремятся обустроить не просто садовый или просто зеленый участок, а своеобразную "территорию чистоты".

Название: Balinese Gardens
Автор: William Warren
Издательство: Periplus Editions
Год: 2012
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 26 Мб
Язык: английский / English

This beautiful gardening book—full of lush photographs and insightful commentary—will surely give readers some new ideas for their home landscaping projects or Bali travel plans. Born of volcanic eruptions many eons ago, Bali is still in the throes of creation as man and nature continue to transform its landscapes. Balinese Gardens presents a unique portrait of the lush volcanic landscapes and gardens found on this magical isle—gardens which are further enhanced by traditional ornamental sculptures, tranquil ponds, fountains and sacred springs. Landscape gardener and author William Warren introduces Bali and examines the effect its landscapes have had upon notable visitors over the past century. Specialists in Balinese ecology and culture then provide a broad overview of the island's geography and plant life, including some fascinating insights into the role of nature in Balinese culture.

Название: Perfect Pots for Small Spaces: 20 creative container gardening projects
Автор: George Carter
Издательство: CICO Books
Год: 2021
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 14 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Combining inspiration with practicality, Perfect Pots for Small Spaces offers 20 exciting projects, each simple enough to complete in a weekend. Containers come in all sorts of materials, sizes and shapes, and can be used to enhance any outdoor space, from a small terrace to a large garden. In this highly informative and superbly illustrated book, award-winning gardener George Carter explains how to make the most of them. Divided into four sections – on terra cotta, masonry, metal and wood – it has step-by-step instructions and ideas for seasonal planting plans that make container gardening accessible to all. Among the imaginative projects are painted pots, a wirework hanging basket, a rustic window box, a trough with trellis screen, a wooden obelisk and a painted galvanised washtub. The projects are complemented by a plant directory, information on care and maintenance of containers and plants and an extensive list of resources.

Название: Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden: A Natural Approach to Pest Control
Автор: Jessica Walliser
Издательство: Timber Press
Год: 2013
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 10 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Say goodbye to common pests like spider mites, aphids, and leafhoppers just by planting a beautiful garden full of the right flowers and herbs! In Attracting Beneficial Bugs, organic gardening expert Jessica Walliser provides an accessible guide to selecting, placing, and caring for plants that will invite beneficial insects into your garden to do the dirty work of pest control for you. You’ll learn which plants lure in pest-eating predators and how to design a beautiful garden that provides for these beneficial bugs throughout the year.

Название: Covering Ground
Автор: Barbara W. Ellis
Издательство: Storey Publishing
Год: 2007
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 33 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Ground covers are a pretty and practical way to bring diversity, elegance, and durability to open sweeps of lawn. Give your landscape a vibrant new palette that is both sustainable and low-maintenance through plantings of herbs, shrubs, mosses, and more. Barbara W. Ellis provides a variety of full-color lawn designs and professional planting advice to get you started. You’ll be amazed as your ordinary lawn transforms into a striking display of color and texture.

Название: Размножение плодовых и ягодных культур зелеными черенками
Автор книги: Ф. Поликарпова
Издательство: Агропромиздат
Год выпуска: 1990
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 98
Качество: отличное
Язык: русский
Размер: 54,4 Mb

Эта книга рассказывает о биологических основах зеленого черенкования, закладке маточно-черенковых насаждений, заготовке побегов и черенков. Рассмотрены вопросы педпосадочной обработки черенков, режимы ускорения и доращивания их в открытом грунте. Книга является учебником по специальности мастер-плодовод.

Название: Deer-Resistant Design: Fence-free Gardens that Thrive Despite the Deer
Автор: Karen Chapman
Издательство: Timber Press
Год: 2019
Формат: PDF
Размер: 71 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Deer are the most common problem a gardener can face. These cute but pesky animals think home-grown flowers and vegetables are delicious, and they can quickly devour hundreds of dollars’ worth of plants. Common solutions often include the use of harsh chemicals or unattractive fencing. In her new book Deer-Resistant Design, Karen Chapman offers a new option - intentional garden design choices that help keep deer at bay. Chapman showcases real home gardens across North America that successfully coexist with wildlife. Each homeowner also shares their top deer-resistant plants, all welcome additions to a deer-challenged gardener’s shopping list and guaranteed to put the fun back into nursery visits. A chapter on deer-resistant container gardens provides suggestions for making colourful, captivating, and imaginative containers. Lushly illustrated and filled with practical advice and inspiring designs ideas, Deer-Resistant Design is for every home gardener looking for beautiful, natural ways to keep deer out of their gardens.