The Gardener's Pocket Manual (1914)

By Frederick Frye Rockwell

Book Overview

The Gardener�������s Pocket Manual, written by Frederick Frye Rockwell and originally published in 1914, is a comprehensive guide for gardeners of all levels. This pocket-sized book covers a wide range of topics, from soil preparation and plant selection to pruning and pest control. The book begins with a discussion of the importance of good soil and how to prepare it for planting. It then moves on to cover the various types of plants that can be grown in a garden, including vegetables, fruits, flowers, and trees. Each section includes detailed information on planting, care, and harvesting.The Gardener�������s Pocket Manual also provides practical advice on tools and equipment, as well as tips for saving time and money in the garden. It includes a section on common pests and diseases and how to prevent and treat them.Throughout the book, Rockwell emphasizes the importance of observation and experimentation in gardening. He encourages readers to try new techniques and to learn from their successes and failures.Despite being over a century old, The Gardener�������s Pocket Manual remains a valuable resource for gardeners today. Its concise and practical advice is still relevant, and its timeless wisdom is sure to inspire gardeners of all ages and experience levels.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: 1167179471
• ISBN13: 9781167179471
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"