Gourds in Your Garden
Author | : Ginger Summit |
Publisher | : Sterling Publishing Company |
Total Pages | : 132 |
Release | : 2001-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 0806926996 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780806926995 |
Rating | : 4/5 (96 Downloads) |
Download or read book Gourds in Your Garden written by Ginger Summit and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2001-06 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're a seasoned gardener enchanted with their lush vines and unusually shaped fruit or a crafter in search of the perfect gourd for a specific project, this easy-to-use primer takes the mystery out of growing gourds. Largely ignored by most gardening books, gourd plants require specific attention to produce healthy vines and satisfactory fruit. Learn how to: * Identify popular gourd shapes * Plan and cultivate your garden * Grow, train, and harvest a bountiful crop * Control pests and disease with natural remedies * Prepare your gourds for use-in recipes and art projects. Lists of suppliers, a growing calendar, and space for notes on your own garden conditions make this the complete gourd sourcebook. A delight to read as well as a lasting reference, this long overdue guide to the adventures of growing one of Nature's greatest gifts is an essential addition to any gardener's library.