Learn about raised bed gardens in this free video on low maintenancegardening. Expert: Doug Smiddy Bio: Doug Smiddy worked for a very popular garden center and nursery for over 6 years, and now owns his own successful business, Smiddy’s Gardening Services. Filmmaker: Dale Fitzgerald
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This uniquely authoritative portable guide–based on the famous bible of American herbalists, Indian Herbalogy of North America–identifies and describes the uses for 125 medicinal herbs, and gives instructions for preparing herbal remedies. Line drawings throughout…. More >>
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The Gardener’s Tools & Tote is comprised of a multi-pocketed tool bag, with removable center section and a set of three indispensable garden tools. We have reduced the price for Amazon customers during the Christmas ‘06 shopping season and this is not available on the Rittenhouse Garden Tool website. Santa will love delivering this garden tool set and gardeners tote to a Christmas tree near you.
This tote must be seen to be appreciated, it has multiple pockets very sturdy and easy to clean after a successful day in the garden.
The tools included in this gift set fit perfectly inside the tote…. More >>
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Why do gardeners start plants from seed instead of just buying a flat of seedlings from their local nursery? Necessity. Seedlings of unusual or exotic plants simply aren’t available at garden stores, but they are available in seed. Then there’s the cost factor. A few packets of seeds are much cheaper than dozens upon dozens of seedlings. And finally there’s the plants’ health to consider. Plants grown from seed get a healthy start that can almost guarantee you a magnificent display in your garden. The Gardener’s A-Z Guide to Growing Flowers from Seed to Bloom will teach you everything you need to know to germinate and grow more than 500 types of flowering plants. For every plant listed you’ll find precise information on whether it will do well in your part of the country; how to sow seeds indoors and outdoors; when to transplant indoor seedlings out in the garden; what light, soil, and spacing requirements are necessary; general plant care; when you can e… More >>
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Perfect for either the beginner gardener or the seasoned veteran. The Gardener’s Tools and Tote comes with the basic tools which are essential to every garder. In addition to the tools the durable tote is perfect for carrying around in the garden…. More >>
Gardener’s Tools & Tote with FREE Claber Garden Hose Nozzle!
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As Florida is developed the native flora is often replaced with non-native plants. Wildlife habitat is reduced, water, fertilizer and pesticide usage increases, and the appearance of Florida is altered. But you can help reduce the damage being done to our ecosystems by viewing your yard as part of the natural system. This book will help you make a plan that will work for your yard and choose the native plants that will thrive there. You will have the joy of creating an aesthetically pleasing, life-supporting, and environmentally sensitive landscape. Methods for a small fruit and vegetable garden are also covered…. More >>
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As concerned citizens recognize that the vibrancy of urban centers goes hand-in-hand with the vitality of the surrounding rural areas, a farmers’ market renaissance is beginning throughout the country. Helping to increase local market success for both farmers and customers, this book serves as a three-part guide to marketing, being a resource for farmers or market gardeners selling their produce at farmers’ markets; for city planners or market managers in starting and building a market; and for community activists and city planners trying to foster appreciation for farmland while reinvigorating economic and social vitality in urban areas. Appendices cover insurance, customer surveys, farmers’ market profitability, and benefits of farmers’ markets.
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The New Farmers’ Market: Farm-Fresh Ideas for Producers, Managers & Communities
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225 drawings
* 6 x 9
* Completely revised and updated, with range maps and quick-reference identification keys
* More than 30 new species described and illustrated
William Carey Grimm’s classic Illustrated Book of Trees–the authority in eastern North American tree identification for over 40 years–is now available in a completely updated edition, describing recently-introduced species and incorporating changes in taxonomy, nomenclature, and geographic range. By observing the leaves, flowers, and fruits of a tree in summer or its twigs, buds, and bark in winter, readers can easily identify a species through Grimm’s full-page illustrations, classification keys, and concise species descriptions. Written in straightforward, non-scientific language for beginning botanists of any age. Glossary of terms and a complete index are included. John Kartesz is a professor of botany and the founder/director of the Biota of Nor… More >>
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150mm/6″ Tri-rdge straight blade folding pruning saw. Japaneses style blade is designed to cut on the pull stroke. Top quality saw for rapid cutting of thick branches. This saw can fit into a big pocket or holster when folded. Great for the gardener, hiker, camper or the outdoors person!!… More >>
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Weeds of the West is the foremost guide to identifying weeds in Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. This easy-to-use guide contains over 900 brilliant color photographs showing the early growth stages, mature plants and features for positive identification of each weed discussed. Over one-third of this edition is newly revised and expanded with over 300 new photos. This full-color, easy-to-use guide describes important weed species from parsley to sunflower in the Western United States Learning to identify unwanted plants around the home, farm or ranch will be much easier with this book published by the Western Society of Weed Science and co-sponsored by the Cooperative Extension of the United States. Weeds of the West will help you identify weeds that compete with native plants, horticultural and agricultural crops, as well as those that can poison livestock and people. We… More >>
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