North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook

Author : Kathleen A. Moore,Lucy K. Bradley,Nc State Extension
Publisher : NC State Extension
Page : 728 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2022-02-15
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1469669730

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North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook by Kathleen A. Moore,Lucy K. Bradley,Nc State Extension Pdf

This national award winning book, now in its second edition, was developed especially for Master Gardener volunteers and home gardeners and is a primary source for research-based information on gardening and landscaping successfully in North Carolina and the Southeast. A fundamental reference for any seasoned gardener, the North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook is also written to appeal to beginners just getting their hands dirty. It explains the "why and how" basics of gardening from soils and composting to vegetable gardening and wildlife management. Advice on garden design, preparation, and maintenance covers all types of plantings including lawns, ornamentals, fruits, trees, and containers. This handbook provides color images, detailed graphics, diagnostic tables, case studies, frequently asked questions, and specific management strategies for insects, diseases, weeds, and other pests. Written by a team of the state's leading horticulture experts, it contains a wealth of information to support you in creating and managing thriving gardens, lawns, and landscapes. The North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook is an essential book for serious gardeners in North Carolina and the Southeast. Want to learn more? * Visit go.ncsu.edu/eg-handbook to view information contained in this book in an open access format. * Access free gardening resources from NC State Extension by visiting gardening.ces.ncsu.edu. * Find the Extension center in your county to speak with local experts by visiting www.ces.ncsu.edu/directory. * Become a Master Gardener volunteer and join an outstanding group of life-long learners working together to change the world. Learn how at ncemgv.org.

Author : Kathleen A. Moore,Lucy K. Bradley
Publisher : NC State Extension
Page : 728 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2018-04
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1469641259

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North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook by Kathleen A. Moore,Lucy K. Bradley Pdf

This national award winning book was developed especially for Master Gardener volunteers and home gardeners and is a primary source for research-based information on gardening and landscaping successfully in North Carolina and the Southeast. A fundamental reference for any seasoned gardener, the North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook is also written to appeal to beginners just getting their hands dirty. It explains the "why and how" basics of gardening from soils and composting to vegetable gardening and wildlife management. Advice on garden design, preparation, and maintenance covers all types of plantings including lawns, ornamentals, fruits, trees, and containers. This handbook provides color images, detailed graphics, diagnostic tables, case studies, frequently asked questions, and specific management strategies for insects, diseases, weeds, and other pests. Written by a team of the state's leading horticulture experts, it contains a wealth of information to support you in creating and managing thriving gardens, lawns, and landscapes. The North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook is an essential book for serious gardeners in North Carolina and the Southeast. Want to learn more? * Visit go.ncsu.edu/eg-handbook to view information contained in this book in an open access format. * Access free gardening resources from NC State Extension by visiting gardening.ces.ncsu.edu. * Find the Extension center in your county to speak with local experts by visiting www.ces.ncsu.edu/directory. * Become a Master Gardener volunteer and join an outstanding group of life-long learners working together to change the world. Learn how at ncemgv.org.

Author : Toby Bost,Bob Polomski
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012-08-30
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781610587143

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Carolinas Gardener's Handbook by Toby Bost,Bob Polomski Pdf

Carolina Gardener’s Handbook is filled with need-to-know information from popular Carolina gardening experts. Each expert includes his or her collective wisdom in this complete guide for Carolina gardeners. In addition to hundreds of proven plants, this resource has monthly to-do calendars for more than ten plant categories from annuals to vines. “When to” information assists gardeners with the proper care and timing for everything from planting to watering. Advice on gardening with less water addresses the challenges of gardening in the Carolinas.

Author : Don Boekelheide,Lucy K. Bradley
Publisher : NC State Extension
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2017-08
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1469641917

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Collard Greens and Common Grounds by Don Boekelheide,Lucy K. Bradley Pdf

Community gardens have been part of the American landscape since the mid-1700s. Today, community gardens continue to make positive contributions in neighborhoods across North Carolina. Winner of an American Society for Horticultural Science, Extension Division, 2017 Educational Materials Award, Collard Greens and Common Ground is a practical guide to community gardening. Based on experience and research, it is packed with best practices, tested strategies, and useful checklists. The guide covers every step in the community gardening process, from starting a new garden to sustainable long-term garden management and policy. Whether you are new to community gardening or a seasoned veteran, Collard Greens and Common Ground will help your community garden flourish.

Author : Danesha Seth Carley,Anne M. Spafford
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2021-02-06
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781469659428

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Pollinator Gardening for the South by Danesha Seth Carley,Anne M. Spafford Pdf

This step-by-step guide will answer all of your questions about how to create beautiful gardens designed to welcome beneficial pollinators across the South. Combining up-to-date scientific information with artful design strategies, Danesha Seth Carley and Anne M. Spafford teach gardeners of all levels to plan, plant, and maintain successful pollinator gardens at home and in shared community sites. Everyday gardeners, along with farmers, scientists, and policy makers, share serious concerns about ongoing declines in bee and other pollinator populations, and here Spafford and Carley deliver great news: every thoughtfully designed garden, no matter how small, can play a huge role in providing the habitat, nourishment, and nesting places so needed by pollinators. This book explains all you need to be a pollinator champion. *Covers USDA hardiness zones 6, 7, 8, and 9, including twelve southern states *Explains what makes pollinators happy—bees, for sure, and many others, great and small *Brings science and art together in gardens of all types, including urban, food, container, community, school, and large-scale gardens *Provides step-by-step instructions for choosing locations, preparing soil and garden beds, selecting the best plants, considering seasonality in your garden design, managing your garden throughout the year, and much more *Richly illustrated with photographs, design plans, and handy charts and lists

Author : Hannah Levenson,Elsa Youngsteadt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2020-01-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 1469659026

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The Bees of North Carolina by Hannah Levenson,Elsa Youngsteadt Pdf

"... a beginner's resource designed to help quickly and generally identify native bees in North Carolina"--Back cover.

Author : Norman Winter
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Flowers
ISBN : 1617035238

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Tough-as-nails flowers for the South by Norman Winter Pdf

Author : E. Barclay Poling
Publisher : NC State Extension
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Grapes
ISBN : CORNELL:31924097790491

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The North Carolina Winegrape Grower's Guide by E. Barclay Poling Pdf

The grape and wine industry in North Carolina is now worth in excess of $30 million dollars. To assist North Carolina growers in the production of quality grapes for quality wines, a newly revised guide has been written for winegrape growers, called the North Carolina Winegrape Grower's Guide. This publication provides grape growers with practical information about choosing an appropriate site for a vineyard, establishment, and operation of commercial vineyards in North Carolina. It includes a new chapter on spring frost control and examines the pros and cons of active frost protection systems.

Author : Bobby J. Ward
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Horticulturists
ISBN : PSU:000067584208

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Chlorophyll in His Veins by Bobby J. Ward Pdf

Author : Whitney Cranshaw,David Shetlar
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2017-12-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691167442

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Garden Insects of North America by Whitney Cranshaw,David Shetlar Pdf

This second edition of Garden Insects of North America solidifies its place as the most comprehensive guide to the common insects, mites, and other “bugs” found in the backyards and gardens of the United States and Canada. Featuring 3,300 full-color photos and concise, detailed text, this fully revised book covers the hundreds of species of insects and mites associated with fruits and vegetables, shade trees and shrubs, flowers and ornamental plants, and turfgrass—from aphids and bumble bees to leafhoppers and mealybugs to woollybears and yellowjacket wasps—and much more. This new edition also provides a greatly expanded treatment of common pollinators and flower visitors, the natural enemies of garden pests, and the earthworms, insects, and other arthropods that help with decomposing plant matter in the garden. Designed to help you easily identify what you find in the garden, the book is organized by where insects are most likely to be seen—on leaves, shoots, flowers, roots, or soil. Photos are included throughout the book, next to detailed descriptions of the insects and their associated plants. An indispensable guide to the natural microcosm in our backyards, Garden Insects of North America continues to be the definitive resource for amateur gardeners, insect lovers, and professional entomologists. Revised and expanded edition covers most of the insects, mites, and other “bugs” one may find in yards or gardens in the United States and Canada—all in one handy volume Features more than 3,300 full-color photos, more than twice the illustrations of the first edition Concise, informative text organized to help you easily identify insects and the plant injuries that they may cause

Author : Toby Bost
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781591860495

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Carolinas Gardener's Guide by Toby Bost Pdf

Gardening is now the favorite leisure pastime in America. Homeowners are realizing the health benefits derived from gardening and the increase in their home's property value. This book contains easy-to-use advice on the top landscape plant choices. It also recommends specific varieties, and provides advice on how to plant, how to grow and how to care for the best plants.

Author : Louise Riotte
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1998-01-02
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781603423960

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Carrots Love Tomatoes by Louise Riotte Pdf

Plant parsley and asparagus together and you’ll have more of each, but keep broccoli and tomato plants far apart if you want them to thrive. Utilize the natural properties of plants to nourish the soil, repel pests, and secure a greater harvest. With plenty of insightful advice and suggestions for planting schemes, Louise Riotte will inspire you to turn your garden into a naturally nurturing ecosystem.

Author : Bob Polomski
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-15
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781610589802

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Carolinas Month-by-Month Gardening by Bob Polomski Pdf

Tailored to homeowners located in North and South Carolina, this leading title in our acclaimed Month-by-Month Gardening series is the perfect how-to guide for gardeners. Ever since the release of Carolinas Month-by-Month Gardening's first edition, do-it-yourself gardeners in North and South Carolina have turned to the trustworthy, expert advice of Bob Polomski. Knowing how and when to perform specific tasks is key to gardening success, regardless of whether you're growing trees, shrubs, flowers, or edibles. All aspects of southern garden maintenance are covered for Carolina gardeners, including turf care, pruning, fertilizing, watering, and more. Even during the cooler winter months, you'll be planning for and improving upon the next growing season. Carolinas Month-by-Month Gardening educates gardeners of all skill levels on the best practices for satisfying, rewarding results. Discover: The best lawn grasses for southern landscapes How to care for roses in the Carolinas Tips for maintaining water gardens Advice on managing common southern garden pests Regional care and planting techniques for vegetable and flower gardens Other titles in the popular Month-by-Month Gardening series include: Mid-Atlantic, Pacific Northwest, Florida, Rocky Mountains, Deep South, New England, and many more.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1469665085

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Aquatic Weeds by Anonim Pdf

Aquatic Weeds: A Pocket Identification Guide for the Carolinas is a practical resource containing color images and descriptions of aquatic weed species commonly found in North Carolina and South Carolina. Prepared by aquatic weed specialists and researchers at NC State University, this guide provides information about each species, including identifying characteristics, habitat, and potential human-health concerns. This guide is printed on water-resistant paper, making it the perfect field companion for researchers and lake managers alike.

Author : Toby Bost
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Landscape gardening
ISBN : 1930604211

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North Carolina Gardener's Guide by Toby Bost Pdf

Popular gardening expert Tony Bost offers recommendations for the best varieties of plants to grow in every area of North Carolina as well as advice on how to plant, grow, and care for them.