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Carrot is a biennial herbaceous plant cultivated for its starchy, edible root tubers. For vegetable purposes, carrot is grown as an annual crop. During the first season of growth, the plant completes vegetative growth and produces edible root tubers; during the next season, the plant completes its reproductive cycle and produces seeds.
Scientific name of beets is Beta vulgaris. It belongs to the family Chenopodiaceae. This plant is native to the...
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According to the Virginia Cooperative Extension, operated by Virginia Tech and Virginia State University, there are more than 60 different kinds of shrubs in North America with varying pruning requirements, timelines, and necessities. This massive variety makes it so that anyone interested in pruning needs to be very well educated in how the process is completed, what it needed, what should be avoided, and most of all, when to plant, prune, and provide...
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Step inside the world's most famous garden and understand the strength of its attraction since is was bought and transformed by writer Vita Sackville West and diplomat Harold Nicholson in the 1930s. This unforgettable garden of rooms is influential today for its design, its exuberant planting, and its effect on visitors as a complete garden experience. Author Tim Richardson explores its power and its magic, explaining the nuances of its evolution...
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"Pruning Made Easy" is a 1927 guide to pruning trees with a specific focus on rose trees, fruit trees, ornamental trees, and shrubs. Written in clear, simple language an profusely illustrated throughout, this volume offers the reader a wealth of useful information on the subject and is highly recommended for gardeners and others with an interest in the pruning process. Contents include: "Pruning Rose Trees", "Pruning Fruit Trees", and "Pruning Trees...
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This book offers a clear picture of all that we need to know to make our small plot of land the most productive it can be. The authors present the information in a way that is cognizant to the people, plants, insects, and animals that live on the land. Thus, they do not recommend the use of pesticides or fertilizers or any other product that can be poisonous or unnatural. They choose organic seeds to maintain practices that promote, rather than destroy,...
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Authored by wine connoisseur John James DeFour, who established the first commercial vineyard in the United States, The American Vine-Dresser's Guide is an amazingly thorough work on grape growing and wine making specifically adapted to the American climate and soil. Despite being published nearly 200 years ago in 1826, DeFour's practices and recommendations are still being utilized and referenced today since little has changed in the wine-making...
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I do not consider myself a poet.
Here, you shall certainly know it,
But truth be told I can tell a story,
Even an occasional allegory.
I'll transform paragraphs to condense
Into lines of basic rhyming sense.
Floral subjects fit me like a glove,
Based on my long gardening love.
Here you shall read for various reasons
Of gardening in all four seasons,
Enjoying each flower as it grows,
Fertilized with some colorful prose.
Poetry is better having a...
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This vintage guide to interior decorating and gardening may have been at the height of fashion at the turn of the century, but many of its classic tips still hold true, and numerous styles and plants have come back into vogue. Learn about the very best flora and equipment to use when adding a green touch to any space, whether it's a cozy city apartment or a sprawling country villa.
With over a hundred original hand-drawn illustrations and a charming,...
2189) African Holistic Health for Women Ancient Tribal Remedies, African American Herbalism, Black Medicin
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Unearthing the Hidden Pathways to Inner Health and Cultural EmpowermentStep into a world of ancient wisdom and mystical practices, where the secrets of self-transformation and holistic wellness await your discovery. Immerse yourself in the forgotten remedies and lost traditions that have guided black women and curious others towards deep inner health and cultural empowerment for centuries.You are standing at the crossroads of your journey, ready to...
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Sharpen STEAM skills-and have a blast-with educational gardening projects for kids 8 to 12
Discover how fun and educational growing plants can be. Gardening for Kids is packed with essential information for beginner gardeners and tons of awesome projects that help kids grow their science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) skills.
Go outside with easy-to-try experiments that will teach you all about the environment, plants, and what...
2191) Woodlot Management: A-70
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Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life. Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment...
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In this book, we embark on a sensory journey through the annals of time, where the air is infused with the intoxicating essence of ancient Asia. From the verdant landscapes of India to the serene courtyards of China and the fertile plains of Mesopotamia, fragrance in these ancient cultures was not just a fleeting aroma buta profound tapestry woven into the fabric of daily life, spirituality, and cultural identity.
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Libro especializado que se ajusta al desarrollo de la cualificación profesional y adquisición del certificado de profesionalidad "AGAO0108 - ACTIVIDADES AUXILIARES EN VIVEROS, JARDINES Y CENTROS DE JARDINERÍA". Manual imprescindible para la formación y la capacitación, que se basa en los principios de la cualificación y dinamización del conocimiento, como premisas para la mejora de la empleabilidad y eficacia para el desempeño del trabajo....
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Discover inspiring ideas to make your Northeast home landscape more attractive and functional!
54 beautiful designs created by landscape professionals specifically for the northeast U.S. and southeast Canada, each taking into consideration the unique climate and environment.
Over 200 plants picked for your region, with detailed descriptions and all you need to know to plant and maintain them.
400 photos and illustrations in full color of plants, gardens,...
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• A complete guide to landscaping specifically within the southeast region (United States: AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN)
• Features 54 designs created by landscape professionals that consider the unique climate and environment of the southeast-featuring creative solutions for front entries, foundation plantings, patios, steep slopes, and much more
• Detailed descriptions of more than 200 plants picked for the region, plus all you...
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Ross Bayton is a horticulturalist and freelance editor. His books include RHS Genealogy for Gardeners: Plant Families Explained and Explored, RHS Gardening School: Everything You Need to Know to Garden Like a Professional, and RHS Colour Companion: A Visual Dictionary of Colour for Gardeners.
The definitive guide to botanical Latin
Unlock the secrets of botanical Latin with this beautifully illustrated encyclopedia. The Gardener's Botanical contains...
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An updated edition within the Creative Homeowner's award-winning, best-selling series of regional home landscaping books, Midwest Home Landscaping, Including South-Central Canada, 4th Edition will show you how to beautifully enhance 23 common landscaping situations specifically for the Midwest region. From front and back entries to walkways, borders, slopes, and patios, each situation is presented with a variation for a total of 46 inspiring landscape...
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Compost is a type of organic matter that is rich in humus and plant nutrients such as nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K). NPK content of compost varies from 1.5-0.5-1.0 to 3.5-1.0-2.0 depending upon the organic waste materials and manures used for making compost. The process of making compost is called composting.
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Tea has been enjoyed by people all across the globe for far longer than you would think. The first cup of tea was supposedly brewed in China about 2600 BC when dried herbs were accidentally blown into a pot of hot water. The mythology is debatable, but one thing is certain: humanity has been making tea for over 2,000 years.
We also know there are over 20,000 distinct tea varieties; this is fantastic news for tea fans constantly looking for new...
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Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life. Introduction
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