Seed and Plant Vendors of Conservation Plants
Title | Seed and Plant Vendors of Conservation Plants PDF eBook |
Author | Jamie L. Whitten Plant Materials Center |
Publisher | |
Pages | 46 |
Release | 1998* |
Genre | Conservation plants |
ISBN |
Native Plants for New England Gardens
Title | Native Plants for New England Gardens PDF eBook |
Author | Mark Richardson |
Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
Pages | 233 |
Release | 2018-03-01 |
Genre | Gardening |
ISBN | 1493029266 |
Native plants are drought tolerant, disease resistant, wildlife friendly, and environmentally sound. Experts increasingly encourage gardeners to use natives exclusively. This handy and practical guide focuses on 100 great native flowers, ground covers, shrubs, ferns, and grasses that will thrive in New England gardens. The presentation is aimed at gardeners, who want concise, practical information. It will also include material on the importance and desirability of using native plants. The heart of this book is 100 two-page spreads, one for each species. The spreads will include facts about the plant of use to a gardener (not a botanist)—where it grows best, when it blooms, the soil conditions in which it thrives, its appeal to wildlife, sunlight requirements, how high it grows, how to propagate it, and how to avoid any problems particular to the species. Each spread will also feature two color photos.
Sources of Native Seeds and Plants
Title | Sources of Native Seeds and Plants PDF eBook |
Author | Soil Conservation Society of America |
Publisher | |
Pages | 40 |
Release | 1982 |
Genre | Nurseries (Horticulture) |
ISBN |
Enduring Seeds
Title | Enduring Seeds PDF eBook |
Author | Gary Paul Nabhan |
Publisher | University of Arizona Press |
Pages | 260 |
Release | 2002-10 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 9780816522590 |
As biological diversity continues to shrink at an alarming rate, the loss of plant species poses a threat seemingly less visible than the loss of animals but in many ways more critical. In this book, one of America's leading ethnobotanists warns about our loss of natural vegetation and plant diversity while providing insights into traditional Native agricultural practices in the Americas. Gary Paul Nabhan here reveals the rich diversity of plants found in tropical forests and their contribution to modern crops, then tells how this diversity is being lost to agriculture and lumbering. He then relates "local parables" of Native American agriculture—from wild rice in the Great Lakes region to wild gourds in Florida—that convey the urgency of this situation and demonstrate the need for saving the seeds of endangered plants. Nabhan stresses the need for maintaining a wide gene pool, not only for the survival of these species but also for the preservation of genetic strains that can help scientists breed more resilient varieties of other plants. Enduring Seeds is a book that no one concerned with our environment can afford to ignore. It clearly shows us that, as agribusiness increasingly limits the food on our table, a richer harvest can be had by preserving ancient ways. This edition features a new foreword by Miguel Altieri, one of today's leading spokesmen for sustainable agriculture and the preservation of indigenous farming methods.
Collecting and Handling Seeds of Wild Plants
Title | Collecting and Handling Seeds of Wild Plants PDF eBook |
Author | Nicholas Tiho Mirov |
Publisher | |
Pages | 56 |
Release | 1939 |
Genre | Plant propagation |
ISBN |
A Way to Garden
Title | A Way to Garden PDF eBook |
Author | Margaret Roach |
Publisher | Timber Press |
Pages | 640 |
Release | 2019-04-30 |
Genre | Gardening |
ISBN | 1604699175 |
“A Way to Garden prods us toward that ineffable place where we feel we belong; it’s a guide to living both in and out of the garden.” —The New York Times Book Review For Margaret Roach, gardening is more than a hobby, it’s a calling. Her unique approach, which she calls “horticultural how-to and woo-woo,” is a blend of vital information you need to memorize and intuitive steps you must simply feel and surrender to. In A Way to Garden, Roach imparts decades of garden wisdom on seasonal gardening, ornamental plants, vegetable gardening, design, gardening for wildlife, organic practices, and much more. She also challenges gardeners to think beyond their garden borders and to consider the ways gardening can enrich the world. Brimming with beautiful photographs of Roach’s own garden, A Way to Garden is practical, inspiring, and a must-have for every passionate gardener.
Enduring Seeds
Title | Enduring Seeds PDF eBook |
Author | Gary Paul Nabhan |
Publisher | University of Arizona Press |
Pages | 256 |
Release | 2016-10-01 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 0816535000 |
As biological diversity continues to shrink at an alarming rate, the loss of plant species poses a threat seemingly less visible than the loss of animals but in many ways more critical. In this book, one of America's leading ethnobotanists warns about our loss of natural vegetation and plant diversity while providing insights into traditional Native agricultural practices in the Americas. Gary Paul Nabhan here reveals the rich diversity of plants found in tropical forests and their contribution to modern crops, then tells how this diversity is being lost to agriculture and lumbering. He then relates "local parables" of Native American agriculture—from wild rice in the Great Lakes region to wild gourds in Florida—that convey the urgency of this situation and demonstrate the need for saving the seeds of endangered plants. Nabhan stresses the need for maintaining a wide gene pool, not only for the survival of these species but also for the preservation of genetic strains that can help scientists breed more resilient varieties of other plants. Enduring Seeds is a book that no one concerned with our environment can afford to ignore. It clearly shows us that, as agribusiness increasingly limits the food on our table, a richer harvest can be had by preserving ancient ways. This edition features a new foreword by Miguel Altieri, one of today's leading spokesmen for sustainable agriculture and the preservation of indigenous farming methods.