Deep-rooted wisdom : skills and stories from generations of gardeners / Augustus Jenkins Farmer.
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TextPublication details: Portland : Timber Press, 2014.Edition: 1st editionDescription: 248 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cmISBN: - 9781604694529
- 1604694521
- Traditional skills that I learned from generations of gardeners [Other title]
- SB454 .F27 2014
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| Lending Books | Elisabeth C. Miller Library Tall Shelves | SB453.2.S6 F27 2014 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 39352800146144 |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 234-236) and index.
Stacking up: growing plants for food, construction, flowers, teaching, and connections -- Building fertile soils: encouraging a healthy web of life -- Stop the tilling cycle: harnessing the natural powers of worms and mushrooms -- Watering by hand: using the essential skill of observation to keep plants hydrated -- Rooting in the ground: working with pass-along plants -- Saving seeds: treasuring heirlooms for genetics and nutrients -- Handmade structures: using garden materials for trellises and sculptures -- Tools: reviving essential and neglected hand tools -- Scavenging: unearthing great plants from many places -- Pest philosophy: taking a holistic approach to insects and weeds -- Finding the spirit: telling stories through your garden.