Gardening - Techniques

An introduction to gravel gardening, featuring 20 gardens across the US and Europe that are leading the way in this ecological, drought-defying, low-maintenance technique. Gravel gardening is a drought-defying, low-maintenance gardening technique in which deep-rooted, drought tolerant perennials are planted in a deep layer...

The ultimate guide to gardening under glass. Thinking of buying a greenhouse but aren't sure what to grow in it, or how? Or maybe you've inherited a garden with a greenhouse, but haven't got a clue what to do with it? Whatever your journey...

"Anyone purchasing a greenhouse should read this book first." --Home Greenhouse Magazine Do you want homegrown tomatoes in the dead of winter? Or to grow succulents and cacti in the coldest parts of the world? All you need is a greenhouse. In The Greenhouse...

The ultimate handbook to choosing and caring for your bonsai, from expert Adam McCallion (@notionbonsai). ​Unlock the secrets to beautifully balanced bonsai with this comprehensive guide. Organized into six chapters, this handbook serves as an indispensable companion for newbie and experienced bonsai enthusiasts alike....

"Part essay collection, part gardening guide, The Heirloom Gardener encourages readers to embrace heirloom seeds and traditions, serving as a well-needed reminder to slow down and reconnect with nature." --Modern Farmer Modern life is a cornucopia of technological wonders. But is something precious being...

*2023 GardenComm Media Awards Gold Laurel Medal of AchievementLearn how to create an edible forest garden--perfect for gardeners and growers at any scale!Includes over 100 cold-hardy berry bushes, fruit and nut trees, perennial vegetables, herbs, edible flowers, mushrooms, and more. When market gardener Dani...

The Houseplant Handbook is a useful guide on how to find perfect plant matches for your home environments with a sustainable and innovative approach. Focusing on working with the plants you already own, the book is divided in chapters detailing all the possible conditions:...

In their thirteenth book, experienced gardeners and authors Janet Melrose and Sheryl Normandeau share their wisdom on growing veggies, herbs, fruits, and more indoors in our homes, bringing the greens inside and growing food all year. Whether plagued by a short growing season or...

Focusing on plants destined for the dinner plate, The Kitchen Garden is an illustrated guide to growing edible plants from sowing to harvesting. Learn when to sow, what to grow, and how to make your delicious harvest into a meal.The book features fifty-five plant...

Design, plant, and tend a self-sustaining, high-yielding food garden that saves space by growing plants the way nature intended--in layers. Say goodbye to long, straight rows of vegetable plants lined up and waiting for attacks from pests and diseases, and say hello to an...

"Ben Hartman is a true innovator for the small farm."--Curtis Stone, author of The Urban FarmerIt's time to think big about small farms. Award-winning author and "green leader" (Grist) Ben Hartman shares practical how-to tips, personal stories, and surprising examples of cutting-edge farmers and...

Planted landscapes are critical to mediating climate change extremes and pollution, as well as to supporting biodiversity in our cities and neighborhoods. This is the first book to reveal how to achieve professional-level design while blending sustainability and beauty in gardens of every scale....

Garden better for less all year long with Anya Lautenbach the "Money-Saving Gardener". With month-by-month advice on what to do when - from self-sown seedlings to spot, the best time to propagate different plants, and seasonal pruning jobs - Anya shows you how to...

The money-saving gardener, Anya Lautenbach, shows you how to create beautiful displays in pots all year round for less, no matter your space. With arrangements for spring, summer, fall, and winter, there are projects for you to create in your own garden for color...

Beat the rising cost of living and transform your garden on a budget with Anya the Garden Fairy. The Money-Saving Gardener reveals the tips and tricks to keeping costs down without compromising on style or impact. Learn how to repurpose what you have and...

In The New Garden Designer's Handbook, Daryl Beyers guides gardeners and budding designers through the process of planning useful, beautiful gardens, large and small, from start to finish. Complete with step-by-step instructions, detailed illustrations, and over 20 prototypical design plans, this practical, easy-to-follow primer...

Grow a vegetable garden that provides a bounty of food, in harmony with your environment and suited to your bioregion, with this comprehensive guide to every step in the process, from starting seeds to harvest and storage. In this essential reference for growing vegetables...

For indoor gardeners everywhere, Darryl Cheng's New Plant Parent: Develop Your Green Thumb and Care for Your House-Plant Family offers a new way to grow healthy house plants. "While this book does cover how to care for and propagate plants, its real value comes...

In The New Shade Garden, award-winning author Ken Druse presents a comprehensive guide to creating a shade garden with an emphasis on the adjustments necessary for our changing climate. There is a new generation of gardeners who are planting gardens not only for their...

No-till -- a method of growing crops and providing pasture without disturbing the soil -- has become an important alternative to standard farming practices. In this comprehensive guide to successful no-till vegetable farming for aspiring and beginning farmers, author Daniel Mays, owner and manager...