Pioneer American Gardening

By Elvenia Slosson

Book Overview

Pioneer American Gardening by Elvenia Slosson is a comprehensive guide to gardening in America during the colonial period. The book explores the history of gardening in America, from the early settlers who brought their gardening traditions with them from Europe, to the development of new gardening techniques and plant varieties in the 18th and 19th centuries.The author provides detailed information on the types of plants that were grown during this time period, including vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers. She also discusses the various tools and techniques that were used by early American gardeners, such as the use of manure as fertilizer and the practice of crop rotation.In addition to practical gardening advice, Pioneer American Gardening also delves into the cultural and social significance of gardening in early America. The book explores the role of gardening in colonial society, including its use as a symbol of wealth and status, as well as its importance in providing food and medicine for families.Overall, Pioneer American Gardening is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of gardening in America. It provides a detailed look at the challenges and triumphs of early American gardeners, and offers valuable insights into the development of gardening as we know it today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163813079
• ISBN13: 9781163813072
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"