Gardening Myths and Misconceptions
Autor Charles Dowdingen Limba Engleză Hardback – 27 mar 2014
Should you water in the evening? Do containers need pottery shards for drainage? Can cucumbers and tomatoes be grown together? Gardening has its share of such 'myths' - some with discernible origins in history, others that have become established for no obvious reason - and they often obscure simpler and easier methods of working.
Asking why gardeners are always told to do things a certain way, Charles Dowding clears up common garden misconceptions in this delightfully illustrated book. Wise words from a thoughtful practitioner, Charles reveals how common-sense triumphs and crops are more successful when these 'rules' are overturned.
Gardening Myths and Misconceptions is a fascinating but practical book that will save the seasoned gardener time and give new gardeners heart.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780857842046
ISBN-10: 0857842048
Pagini: 96
Ilustrații: Black and white illustrations throughout
Dimensiuni: 202 x 134 x 4 mm
Greutate: 0.21 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 0857842048
Pagini: 96
Ilustrații: Black and white illustrations throughout
Dimensiuni: 202 x 134 x 4 mm
Greutate: 0.21 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
Cuprins
Introduction
1. A web of myths and misconceptions
2. Sowing and planting
3. Watering
4. Vegetable garden planning and design
5. Annual vegetables
6. Trees, shrubs and perennial vegetables
7. Manuring and fertilising
8. Making and using compost
9. Soil structure and care
10. Pest, diseases and weeds
Index
1. A web of myths and misconceptions
2. Sowing and planting
3. Watering
4. Vegetable garden planning and design
5. Annual vegetables
6. Trees, shrubs and perennial vegetables
7. Manuring and fertilising
8. Making and using compost
9. Soil structure and care
10. Pest, diseases and weeds
Index
Recenzii
These days, garden writing based on a solid career's worth of practical experience is rare indeed. Therein lies the value of this thought-provoking little book.
Beginners and experienced gardeners alike can only benefit from Charles' enthusiastic and deep understanding of what plants really need.
It has been proven untrue that watering in sunlight damages leaves. It is also untrue that rhubarb leaves and citrus peel cannot be composted, the latter may just take a while to decay. All this and much more makes for an entertaining and instructive read.
For anyone who grows edibles or for that matter gardens intensively I would recommend this book.
There's enough detail here to make a real difference to your garden, but it's cleverly broken down into bite-sized chunks with illustrations, so it never feels hard-going.
Beginners and experienced gardeners alike can only benefit from Charles' enthusiastic and deep understanding of what plants really need.
It has been proven untrue that watering in sunlight damages leaves. It is also untrue that rhubarb leaves and citrus peel cannot be composted, the latter may just take a while to decay. All this and much more makes for an entertaining and instructive read.
For anyone who grows edibles or for that matter gardens intensively I would recommend this book.
There's enough detail here to make a real difference to your garden, but it's cleverly broken down into bite-sized chunks with illustrations, so it never feels hard-going.