1978-01-01 This book reveals the vast array of troubles which can affect the vegetable plot. Some of them are pests and diseases, but not all--split tomatoes, blown sprouts and bolted onions do not appear in the pest charts but they are nevertheless important vegetable troubles. The purpose of the guide is...
2004-01-01 Part of the NOFA Guides. Includes information on: Basic concepts of pest control (host susceptibility, soil health, genetic resistance, ecosystem factors) Practical approaches (crop cultural practices, rescue treatments, special section on mammals and birds, food safety) Farm design for pest...
1990-06-01 This report reviews the operational experiences, problems and concerns encountered, and the lessons learned by both USAID and non-USAID assisted home and community gardening projects. 33 pages plus appendices 2 copies Report no. TA-2
1987-01-01 The first new edition in ten years of the bible of Florida gardening. Addressing the needs of gardening novices, seasoned hobbyists, and horticultural professionals alike, the author created a reference book that no Florida gardener should be without.
2008-01-01 In this edition, features such as hedges and tres and shrubs that give a garden its permanent character, come to the fore. Moreover, the emphasis is on ensuring that some vegetables are available throughout the year, even where the gardener faces water shortage.
1991-01-01 This report summarizes the workshop discussions and recommendations, addresses key issues concerning the role of household garden programs in rural development, and identifies viable implementation strategies drawn from the experiences of the workshop participants.
1971-01-01 Book twodiscusses crop management and pest management.Bio-Intensive Approach to Small-Scale Food Production incudes information regarding crop planning, using the fencline for planting annual and perennial crops, companion plant guide chart, vegetables that can be harvested in less than a month,...
1974-01-01 This book helps to remove gardening stumbling blocks before you stumble, provides shortcuts in growing vegetables, flowers, bulbs, herbs, cacti, and succulents and gives ideas on growing in containers, hanging baskets, vertical gardens. It also includes ideas for gardeners in townhouse, high...
1972-01-01 The Home Vegetable Garden: A Handbookprovides infomation on the reasoning and process of strating a personal vegetable garden. This book includes information including a home garden harvest, sucession plantings, a small garden plan, garden tool and equipment, and much more.