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Posted: Aug/27/2009 6:45 AM PST
I am pretty sure the following books are already known to many here, but I still want to express my thoughts: Portable Gardens (self watering - no weeking)- by B.Cameron - Amazon - $12.95 - 37 pages Very disappointing and very expensive. Personally speaking I would not consider using the type on containering they describe, but I do see it advantages for some application. It is well written, and the diagrams/photo are clear. Incredible Vegetable from Self Watering Containers - Edward C. Smith - Amazon - $12.95 - 254 pages. Absolute beautifull photos. Very complete, great tips . Little shy on the graphics diagrams, but the book does contain a lot of information on planting depths,containers sizes for individual plants. It also contains a feature I found inspiring. The author calls them : Tasty Container Combos (pg 82 - 89), they are definately something to try as well as a whole section on what are his favourite plants (including latin name and suggested varieties). I recomemnd. The Bountiful Container - Rose Marie Nichols McGee & Maggie Stuckey - Amazon $12.21 - 452 pages Nice little book, mostly for those that want to explore the many facets of container garden (not so much self watering). But it does contain a lot of information and tips from the authors. I found the recepies a nice touch. Covers vegetables, fruits, edible flowers, herbs and no edible flowers. I was surprised to see certain entires, like the Stevia, the Saffron Crocus. I also like the tips on cold weather protection (for fruiting trees grown in pots). Only one problem not an easy book to read if your eyesight is weak. No photos, ample hand drawn diamgrams and illustrations. I recommend. |
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Posted: Aug/27/2009 12:51 PM PST
Thanks for the suggested reading will have to find it at the local bookstores here. Tammy |
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Posted: Aug/27/2009 1:15 PM PST
Thanks for posting the book reviews.The only garden book i have is square foot gardening by Mel Bartholomew. |
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Posted: Aug/27/2009 5:06 PM PST
Yes, thank you! I have several reads but the holy bible of gardening in my opinion is the, Horticulture Gardeners Desk Reference. It will answer any and every question you have about plants, mulch, dirt, compost, flowers, bushes, etc.. Although I thoroughly enjoy this book and the knowledge it gives I like to ask questions from a more personal level..on here. This book is copywritten by Anne Halpin |
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Posted: Aug/29/2009 5:29 AM PST
I just love my "Month by Month Gardening in Louisiana" by Dan Gill. The company that publishes his books also does Louisian Gardener magazine, which they also do these:Alabama Gardener, Arkansas Gardener, Georgia Gardener, Kentucky Gardener, Mississippi Gardener, Oklahoma Gardener, Tennessee Gardener, and Virginia Gardener. I also think they just recently added Carolina Gardener to the bunch. These magaznies talk about plants for your specific area, natives to your part of the world, and lots of information. I have found the names to several native plants that I have seen all my life, but never knew what they were. If you don't subscribe to these, you should at least get one once and read it-you'll love it. |
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Posted: Aug/29/2009 6:22 AM PST
I so miss Louisiana...well..certain aspects of it..the food, the easy access to the bayous where I could get some crawads..not many of those little bugs up here, but we do have those large sea bugs...quite tasty with melted butter, a hint of cayenne and a spattering of garlic. What I don't miss is the long humid summers..and the threat of hurricains. My home down in Nawlins no longer exsists..I was already up here when Katrina blew through. Did not garden..just too much to do (like working 15 hours or more a day) |
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Posted: Aug/29/2009 9:45 AM PST
Well, shut my mouth! I didn't know you were from La! Ole New Orleans will never be the same, but it will return. The best parts of N.O. are still there, it is still something to see. People just need to get on with life-yesterday is gone-it can't be changed-Life is happening now. Quite a difference in gardening from Louisiana to Rhode Island! |
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Posted: Aug/29/2009 2:48 PM PST
Yes indeed..no hope of growning any mangos up here that's for sure but there are benefits to these cooler climbs...apples I hear tell do well up here as do pears..And I do love a good apple pie, or a couple of poached pears in maple syrup. And no..I am not from Louisinana either..but from rather further afield..where tyme, lavendar and rosmary grow wild and white horse gallop through shallow marsh underthe blazing sun, and where salt is still hand raked and turns a nice shade of pink, from the land of good eaters and well (reputation sometimes undeserved) romance. Louisiana was a home away from home. Closeest I could get in North America to my roots without going to the Laurentides. |
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