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AQUAPONICS FOR EVERYONE
You're about to discover the incredible gardening method of aquaponics.
Aquaponics is the art of growing plants and fish together. This creates a self-sustaining environment that encourages optimum growth of the plants, along with the fish. This book will teach you exactly how aquaponic gardening works, and will tell you all you need to know before starting.
Aquaponics can be costly, and time-consuming. It can be, done as...
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¿Desea que los productos de su huerto sean de gran calidad?, ¿prefiere la calidad antes que el rendimiento?, ¿le gustaría disponer de un huerto biológico?, ¿quiere saborear las mejores cebollas de marzo a julio?, ¿y magníficos tomates para ensalada de junio a octubre? Los autores de esta obra, bellamente ilustrada y muy completa, le ofrecen todas las respuestas y los mejores consejos. Le explicarán qué tareas son indispensables y cómo realizarlas...
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A wonderfully illustrated celebration of the blood, sweat and joy to be had 'growing your own' in an allotment - with the in-depth, practical gardening know-how for which Collins is renowned.
No longer considered the preserve of old men in sheds, allotment gardening is currently enjoying a renaissance of interest. People of all ages and from all walks of life are digging their own plots in search of the ultimate in fresh, organic produce - and you...
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If you have a taste for fresh, home-grown produce, then this is the book for you. A delightful manual on keeping a vegetable garden, it is packed with tips on how to get the most from your plot.
Clear step-by-step illustrations show how to design and plant a vegetable patch, irrigate, stake and support plants and compost waste. The calendar section provides a week-by-week guide to cultivation, with advice on maintaining healthy, pest-free, organic...
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Unleash Your Green Thumb: Mastering Container Vegetable Gardening Are you tired of limited space preventing you from cultivating your own fresh produce? Say goodbye to gardening woes and hello to abundant harvests with "Thriving in Containers: The Ultimate Guide to Container Vegetable Gardening."In this comprehensive guide, you'll discover innovative techniques and expert tips to transform even the smallest spaces into flourishing vegetable gardens....
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A helpful guidebook to growing herbs successfully and safely, with photos included.
Herbs have been used since ancient times both to flavor food and as natural medicines. In this easy-access guide, gardener Gordon Thorburn reveals different types of herb gardens to suit your needs-from those that don't require a lot of attention (mint and rosemary don't need much watering, but basil and the beautiful Vietnamese coriander are very demanding), to classic...
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Leek belongs to the family Amaryllidaceae and genus Allium. Scientific name of leek is Allium porrum. Leek is believed to have originated in the Mediterranean region. Leek is a non-bulb forming member of the onion family and biennial in growth habit just like other members of onion family. The blanched stems and leaves of leek are used as a vegetable. It is used in salads, stews and soups. Two popular varieties of leek are London Flag and American...
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Fast, Fresh Garden Edibles shows homeowners how to use every square inch of available space to grow fresh vegetables in the shortest possible time. Guides to growing in small gardens, in containers, and in window boxes. How to select and plant the quickest growing varieties of vegetables.
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Chinese Cabbages are a group of nutrient-dense Cruciferous vegetables. Some recent scientific researches conducted at the William Paterson University, New Jersey concluded that Cruciferous vegetables and dark leafy greens are the most nutrient-dense, plant-based foods available today. Among 47 nutritious foods studied, Chinese cabbages are the second-most nutrient-rich food, only after watercress. This small book of 100 pages explains in detail growing...
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After reading this guide you will create your own seasonal gardening calendar using the natural signs of the Earth. This book includes information on growing flowers, trees, shrubs, fruits, and vegetables.
After reading this book you will know:
when not to prune
roots and how they grow
how to have a simple compost pile
how to harden off step-by-step
the importance of chilling hours for some plants planting by the phases of the Moon
the different...
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This antique book comprises a concise yet comprehensive guide to growing plants using hot houses. Complete with simple, step-by-step instructions and a wealth of helpful illustrations and diagrams, this is a text that will be of considerable value to gardeners and farmers interested to growing with hotbeds. It is perfect for those with little previous experience. The chapters of this volume include: 'Hotbeds', 'Manure-Heated Structures', 'Temporary...
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Gardener's Guide to the Raised Bed GardenThe Gardener's Guide to the Raised Garden Bed provides a wealth of information about growing vegetables in raised beds. The book includes chapters about building materials, siting, plant nutrients, soil amendments, irrigation, soils, composting and much more. Gardeners will find a month by month journal of garden activities to guide them along. Gardeners using row style gardens will find the gardening handbook...
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ORGANIC GARDENING
Today, just about every fruit or vegetable you buy at the supermarket has been grown with the use of pesticides and chemicals.
If you want to make an organic food choice, this can cost you a fortune and can also be hard to find.
Luckily, you can easily grow your own organic produce from your very own backyard!
This book will take you step by step through how to grow a range of organic plants.
You'll soon learn about soil type,...
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A richly illustrated guide to unique and gorgeous vegetable varieties for your garden.
Seventy-five unusual and eminently beautiful vegetables are profiled in this charming book by expert gardener and garden designer Jack Staub. Within these pages, you'll discover produce not likely found at the supermarket, including the Asparagus Bean, Chinese Rat Tail Radish, Green Zebra Tomato, and Turkish Orange Eggplant. Staub includes history, stories, and...
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Gardening has Never Been Easier
Love gardening?
Hate chemicals?
Are you looking for a comprehensive guide that will help you to set up your own organic vegetable garden?
This book will give you a crash course on what it takes to start growing your own organic produce. This book contains information on plants, soil, tools and troubleshooting tips on how to get started as an organic gardener. 7 Reasons Why You Should Start a Garden
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Es ist an der Zeit, unsere Gartengewohnheiten zu ändern! Düngemittel, Pestizide, Umgraben, Schädlingsbekämpfung... erschöpfen den Boden unserer Gärten und verringern die Artenvielfalt. Es handelt sich um teure Gärten (Zeit, Geld, Wasser und Produkte), die von unserer Anwesenheit abhängen (Bewässerung, Jäten). Was wäre, wenn wir andererseits der Natur vertrauen würden, um nahezu autonome Gärten zu schaffen?
Julie Bernier hat die Permakultur...
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Scientific name of Broccoli is Brassica oleracea var. italic. The edible portion of a broccoli is its immature buds and thick fleshy flower stalk. There are two types of broccoli available in the market: green sprouting broccoli and purple-colored broccoli. Green sprouting broccoli contains a group of green, immature buds and thick fleshy flower stalk forming a head while purple-colored broccoli forms curds and look like cauliflower.
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Cassava is a tropical tuber crop mainly grown for its edible starchy storage roots. Cassava tubers are an excellent source of carbohydrates and therefore used as a staple food in many African and Asian countries. In these countries, cassava is an important source of food carbohydrates and therefore it is grown as an important cash crop. Cassava tubers are used as a root vegetable also. Tender, young shoots and leaves of cassava plant are used as a...
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Unlock the Secrets of Bountiful Vegetable Gardening! Are you tired of struggling to grow vegetables in your garden? Do you wish you could enjoy fresh produce right from your backyard without the hassle? Look no further! "From Seed to Harvest: A Comprehensive Guide to Vegetable Gardening" is your ultimate solution. In this comprehensive guide, you'll discover proven techniques and expert tips to overcome common gardening challenges, including poor...
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