General Gardening

Does Epsom salt help seed to germinate? Does it produce more flowers? Examine these claims and others, and find the scientifically-backed facts here.

Fine-leaf fescues are some of the most drought- and shade-tolerant of the cool season grasses that are suitable for home lawns. Fine fescues are moderately wear-tolerant and can be used in a mixture w ...

As homeowners continue to build in the wild and urban interface, they must take special precautions to protect their homes. One way to do this is to create a defensible space around the home, and o ...

Includes place to plot garden design and records of planting, experiments, inventory, income, and expenses. ...

A gardening guide for senior gardeners and gardeners with disabilities. Includes design tips for gardens, adaptive tool designs, safety advice, and plant type suggestions. Also includes charts for seeding schedules and a resource guide for additional information. 94 pages, large type.

This gardening book is written expressly for Inland Northwest gardeners, with respect to climate, growing season, and soil. It is for vegetable and fruit gardeners. Some topics include pests and disea ...

Quinoa is desirable not just for its flavor but also for its nutritional profile. Gluten free, high in protein, and containing all necessary amino acids required for human health, quinoa is becoming a ...

This is the pdf download of MISC0273 only. (4.86 MB)

Working with native plants can have many great advantages for gardeners. A large part of this clearly org ...

Working with native plants can have many great advantages for gardeners. A large part of this clearly organized guide is devoted to descriptions of native plants. Accompanied by simple black and white ...