CATALOGUES - House & Home

With a patio, porch, or windowsill, any budding gardener can bring the outdoors in using this guide to growing in containers. Arrangements begin simply, with one type of plant in a decorative container. The projects move on to combinations of two plants, then on to more complex pots involving three or more plants. Design principles including color, texture, height, and depth are considered, and ideas for themed containers are included for holidays and other festive occasions. Species range from the tried-and-true garden varieties, ... read more

For over 70 years the Ball RedBook has been helping growers producte better crops. The new 17th edition has been divided into two volumes to help growers even more. In this first volume, Greenhouses and Equipment, general editor Chris Beytes has compiled the latest information from industry experts on subjects such as greenhouse structures, glazing, benches, curtains, irrigation, climate control, mechanization, transport, pest control equipment, the headhouse, business management, and the retail greenhouse. A great reference for an... read more

Offering detailed information on the production of 162 flower, herb, and vegetable crops, this essential resource for growers includes techniques and advice that work in real-life production, not just in the lab or trial greenhouse. Offered is information on how to decide what to grow, as well as tips about temperature, media, plant nutrition, irrigation, water quality, light, crop scheduling, and growth regulators. Details about propagation, growing, pest and disease control, troubleshooting, and post-harvest care are presented an... read more

The latest techniques for propagating crops with terminal, stem, and leaf/stem cuttings are the focus of this horticulture handbook. Fifty-eight major floriculture crop species along with hundreds of other minor crop species are detailed according to the best way to propagate and grow each one. Plants are organised by their type, such as bedding, field cuts, foliage, and perennials. An introduction to the floriculture cutting propagation industry addresses establishing and managing a young-plants service, creating the correct condi... read more

This accessible guide identifies the best evergreens for landscaping purposes, including how they can be used to best effect as borders, hedges, living fences, privacy screens, or to block unsightly views. Detailed entries for over 80 species - from conifers and broadleaf evergreens to deciduous and semi-evergreen shrubs - describe each plant's size, shape, colour, flower (if applicable), light and soil requirements, and hardiness zones while colour photographs show each evergreen integrated into the landscape to help gardeners, ho... read more

This definitive guide for those looking to start or expand their own herb business focuses entirely on fresh-cut herbs for the grower who supplies restaurants or supermarkets, vends at farmers markets, or sells from her own retail space. Discussed are the value of a business plan and how to find the right niche for the business. Whether selling to supermarkets, wholesalers, brokers, or caterers, growers will benefit from these business tips. Valuable advice is provided on financing; honouring local zoning laws; creating invoices an... read more

John Krigger and Chris Dorsi help homeowners to set realistic personal goals for reducing their energy consumption. Their methods for making homes more energy efficient will also improve comfort, safety, durability, and resale value. They guide readers through the process of assessing current energy usage and predicting the benefits and estimating the costs of remodelling options. With projects ranging from simple fixes to large-scale renovations, this book offers solutions for the energy-conscious homeowner, regardless of budget, ... read more

These compact magnetic books, based on the popular For Dummies series, deliver concise information in a handy, portable package no larger than a credit card. The innovative design allows the book to fold out to provide 26 pages of useful facts, figures, trivia, and other essential information. The colorful pages are waterproof, tear-proof, and deliver a treasure trove of advice and tips in a guide that slips easily into a pocket, briefcase, or purse. These practical companions also feature a convenient magnetic backing that guarant... read more

This book offers the most modern, advanced, and accessible information available to date on indoor gardening. This book reveals the esoteric secrets that are practiced and used by the most experienced, seasoned and successful hydroponic cultivators. In straightforward, easy-to-understand, plain language, the book explains step-by-step and chapter-by-chapter, every currently known method and technique for producing super-sized yields and outrageous harvests. Do you want to grow like a pro? This book will show you how!

Jane Austen's natural world - real and fictional - comes to life in this colourful, illustrated stroll through the gardens, parks and great estates of Regency England. With lush photos, social history, excerpts from Austen's novels, biographical information, drawings and diagrams, this book brings the great outdoors to readers eager to understand more details of Austen's environment. Also featured are instructions on how to create your own English garden and on where to see sites mentioned in this book. Gardens from movie adaptatio... read more

A creative blend of information, projects, activities, preparations, colour-in artwork, stories, songs, lore and interesting herbal tidbits. This book will help parents and their children learn about herbs. Age 3 and up

This book represents an educational, in depth, up-to-date, indoor horticultural documentary book that covers all principles of indoor hydroponic horticulture, including an expose on medical, industrial and spiritual applications of cannabis. This publication contains 650 images taken from 6 hours of broadcast quality footage with over 55,000 transcribed words, over 70,000 written words, multiple close-ups, pan shots, stills and generic footage of live cannabis; from grow room construction to hanging the buds. This book takes you on... read more

With information on 25 popular seed and cutting-propagated bedding plant species, this fully illustrated study based on research conducted at North Carolina State University explains the causes of nutrient deficiencies and provides diagnostic techniques for each one as well as corrective procedures and proactive measures to help growers avoid plant nutrient problems altogether. With a chapter devoted to each crop - including impatiens, begonia, pepper, tomato, and basil - this guide features colour photographs showing the progressi... read more

The fascinating story of Northland's Oswald Blumhardt and his legendary Koromiko Nursery.Os had a lifelong interest in plants, in collecting, propagating and hybridising. To this end, he travelled extensively through Borneo, Thailand, Vietnam, New Guinea and Fiji camping in the lush high mountains and collecting seeds and other plant material to grow and hybridise in his nursery back home. Honoured by a number of plant societies, Os was able to develop many of the camellias, magnolias, rhododendrons and other plants that are now fa... read more

This comprehensive book covers all aspects of producing perennial crops commercially—propagation, fertility, media, pest and disease management, weed control, height control, and overwintering. A large section is devoted to forcing perennials into bloom to maximize sell-through at retail. Specific production guidelines are presented for 30 popular crops, including Aster, Delphinium, Hemerocallis, Hosta, Rudbeckia, and ornamental grasses. Detailed tables also offer specific recommendations for using plant growth regulators (PGR... read more

This easy-to-read guide will help keep your crops healthy and profitable. Cloyd, an Extension Specialist in Ornamental Entomology/Integrated Pest Management at Kansas State University, discusses the common insect and mite pests of ornamental crops and how to treat their infestations. He explains insecticide and chemical classes and modes of operation, proper tank mixing procedures, application coverage and timing, and pesticide storage. He also talks about phytotoxicity and the effects of pH on chemical effectiveness. A final chapt... read more

Homeowners considering whether to remodel their house or move into a new one will benefit from this guide to making the right real estate decision for their heart and their pocketbook. This step-by-step calculator provides readers with an easy method for determining the importance of such factors as financial constraints and the quality of their home, school district, neighbours, and backyard in their decision to stay or move. Tools for comparing and lowering real estate and housing materials costs, tips for finding top-notch contr... read more

Brimming with simple but effective techniques perfected over decades of dirty work, novice and experienced gardeners alike benefit from this charming handbook on the joys of rural and urban gardening in the northern United States. Emphasising the use of products carefully formulated to positively impact the environment, each tip and explanation works tirelessly toward the overarching goal of demystifying the world of organic gardening. The chapters such as Composting; Fertilising; Watering and Irrigation; Planting; Lawn Care; Pests... read more

This blooming guide discusses the beginning stages of opening a gardening business, from finding financing, choosing a location, and shaping a business plan.

Presents the story of the author's year re-creating the lifestyle of her 1790s ancestor in a basic one-roomed cottage, eating home-grown produce and surviving on her own resources - making household items herself and dressing in period clothing. This illustrated title includes gardening info, menus, recipes and nature notes.