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Author Farmer, Augustus Jenkins.

Title Deep-rooted wisdom : skills and stories from generations of gardeners / Augustus Jenkins Farmer.

Edition First edition.
Publication Info. Portland : Timber Press, 2014.
Bookmark link: https://library.naperville-lib.org:444/record=b1594161~S1
Location Call No. Status
 95th Street Adult Nonfiction  635 FAR    AVAILABLE
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Description 248 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 234-236) and index.
Contents 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.
Subject Gardening.
Traditional farming.
ISBN 9781604694529
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