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That's so Dirty!
Jun 8
2 min read
For anybody who might not know, the second week of June is National Gardening week. And gardening is one of the most popular hobbies in America. So, in case you'e interested, I've researched some helpful books, so you don't have to. Relax! It's all super easy, if a little dirty. Now then, glove up, grab your trowel, and let's get into it!
1 Sunset Garden Books
So, Sunset is a magazine showing the beauty of the American West. Basically, everything from Southern California and rightup to Texas. A big part of that was wildlife, like plants. And out of that came many gardening books that are easy to read and pretty to look at. The most complete is their Western Garden Book, but they published on a broad range of western gardening subjects, some of which have even been used as college curriculum.
2 Edible Landscaping
Ever see something in the yard, and wonder if you can eat it? Well, now you can! Or at least, with this book, you'll know how to plant an attractive "Food Forest" in your own backyard. Written for people who like to produce their own produce, this is a great way to do that while looking good, and cutting back your grocery bill.
3 Brooklyn Botanical Guides
The Brooklyn Botanical Garden startd keeping and publishing their records in 1912, and by 1944 had 33 volumes. These comprehensive guides are still consulted, more than 100 years later. They focus on explaining healthy habits, such as Native Alternatives to Invasive Species, or A Guide to Old Fashioned Flowers, along with other trusred titles.
4 Don't Throw it, Grow it!
In a similar vein to Edible Landscaping, this title rather works in reverse. A lot of the fruits and veggies you already pay for are still plants. For example, you can grow a pineapple plant from the crown of one you just ate. And the eyes you trim off sweet potatoes can become "slips," which become more potatoes. But this book is full of ideas just like that, which save money on both garden supplies and groceries. [Bonus! Many local libraries have seed libraries, resources for free seeds!]
5 Ortho Garden Guides
They're best known for their weed and pest control products, but Ortho only got good at that by studying plants and how to care for them. A little bit newer than Sunset, these are still a set of well-researched titles to help you grow your best garden. They even sponsor gardening contests (like, at state fairs.) And while not required, several winners have credited Ortho with their success, which works out well for both parties. Because it's free advertising, for stuff that works. Now regular readers may miss my usual content. But the second commandment in Genisis was, "Be fruitful!"
I hope that blessed you. If so, please consider buying me a cup of coffee, to keep me going.
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