Garden Books
Vintage Garden Books
Sensational old Garden Books for sale including A Garden Book for Houston, Agronomy Gardening for High Schools, Arboricultureby Richard Harris, Australian Country Woman's Garden by Holly Kerr Forsyth, Complete Book of Composting, Critters signed by Bill Zak, Field Guide to Wildflowers, Food for Plants vintage William Myers, Gardening in a Small Greenhouse, Gardening Indoors by George Van Patten, Grow With Your Plants signed by Lynn and Joel Rapp, Orchids in Color, Organic Plant Protection, Treasury of American Gardens, The Ultimate Herb Book, and more! Many of these are vintage, out of print books, some are signed. They make marvelous gifts!
goodness of nuts and seeds john midgley good eating health book
Hard covered book titled THE GOODNESS OF NUTS AND SEEDS by John Midgley more. This is a First Edition, printed in 1993. 65 pages. The book is filled with essential information superbly illustrated with original water color, and with over 30 delicious recipes from around the world, from pumpkin and hazelnut risotto to coconut curried vegetables, The Goodness of Nuts and Seeds is the perfect small companion to good eating and good health. It is in VG+ condition, pages are clean and intact. The binding is tight. A wonderful addition to any health library. less
$7.00 $5.25
greenhouse gardening for everyone ernest chabot vintage book
Hard covered book titled THE NEW GREENHOUSE GARDENING for everyone by Ernest Chabot more. 1955, 252 pages, 8 pages of color, 24 pages of black & white photographs. 35 how to drawings.Topics include: GARDENING MADE EASY YOUR NEW GREENHOUSE GREENHOUSE HEATING GREENHOUSE EQUIPMENT HOW TO GROW QUALITY PLANTS SOILS & FERTILIZER PLANTS FOR CUT FLOWERS FLOWERING PLANTS IN POTS ORCHIDS BULBS: HARDY & TENDER FLOWERING SHRUBS & PERENNIALS FLOWERING CLIMBERS AND TWINERS FOLIAGE PLANTS CACTI & SUCCULENTS VEGETABLES &am less
$8.99 $6.74
grow with your plants lynn joel rapp mother earth signed book
Hard covered book titled GROW WITH YOUR PLANTS THE MOTHER EARTH HASSLE-FREE WAY Signed by Mother Earth, Lynn and Joel Rapp, 1st Edition, 1974 more. 146 pages. This book tells you about a number of indoor plants and shows how living with plants and sharing their green goodness will measurably add to the pleasure you can derive from life every day. The book is in VG+ condition, pages clean and intact, and the binding is tight. There is a small tear on the bottom of a couple pages at the end of the book, and the dust jacket is worn and torn around the edges. This book would make a delightful addition to any library. less
$39.00 $29.25
growing miniature trees plants and landscapes ishimoto bonsai book
Hard covered book titled THE ART OF GROWING MINIATURE TREES, PLANTS AND LANDSCAPES more. JAPANESE BONSAI AND BONKEI ADAPTED TO AMERICAN CONDITIONS by Tatsuo Ishimoto, 1962, 143 pages, 200 photographs. Bonsai is an art form which has developed and matured over the course of eight centuries. It is a miniature living tree grown to great age in a handful of earth in a shallow container. Bonkei are gardens in miniature. this book covers the how to do it of Bonsai in photographs, and adapting it to American ideas and tastes. This vintage book is in VG+ condition, pages clean and i less
$14.00 $10.50
handbook for flower shows esther grayson judging vintage book
Soft covered book titled THE HANDBOOK FOR FLOWER SHOWS Staging Exhibiting Judging edited by Esther C more. Grayson. The National Council of State Garden Clubs, Inc., 1954, First Edition, Fourth Printing, 128 pages.Chapters include: THE AMATEUR FLOWER SHOW FLOWER SHOW PRACTICE FLOWER SHOW SCHOOLS JUDGING AND THE JUDGES FLOWER ARRANGEMENT STANDARDS FOR JUDGINGThis book is in Good condition, pages intact, and the binding is tight. Writing and underlining present on some pages. Small amount of foxing on the end pages, and outer page edges. The cover is slightly scuffed, less
$18.00 $13.50
handbook for flower shows grow exhibit judge show guide book
Soft covered book titled HANDBOOK FOR FLOWER SHOWS Growing, Staging, Exhibiting, Judging more. National Council of State Garden Clubs, Inc., 1971, Second Printing, 219 pages.Chapters include: THE AMATEUR FLOWER SHOW FLOWER SHOW PRACTICE JUDGES & JUDGING THE STANDARD SYSTEM OF AWARDING FLOWER SHOW SCHOOLS ARTISTIC DESIGN CONSERVATION HORTICULTUREThis vintage guide book is in VG condition, pages intact. Cover is in VG condition. Minor soiling on the outer page edges. Don't miss the opportunity to add this sensational book to your c less
$12.99 $9.74
handy garden answer book by karen troshynski thomas
Soft covered book titled THE HANDY GARDEN ANSWER BOOK by Karen Troshynski-Thomas more. 1999, 377 pages. The real magic of a successful garden is in hiding the war that is constantly being waged with pests, disease, weather extremes, soil limitations, unwanted plants and hundred of other problems that can turn your oasis of tranquility into chaos. This book is filled with practical tips and techniques that will help you become a better gardener. Topics include: Plant and Coil Science, Seed Propagation and Planting, Care & Feeding, Problems, Garden Design, Gardens, Gardeners & less
$9.99 $7.49
how to grow almost everything stanley schuler gardening book
Hard covered book titled HOW TO GROW ALMOST EVERYTHING by Stanley Schuler more. 1965, 256 pages. This book tells you how, where, and when to plant, propagate, and care for more than 1000 flowers, vegetables, tress, and shrubs most commonly grown in the US. Topics also include: How to Improve Soil, How to Transplant, and How to Force Bulbs for Indoor Bloom.This book is in Good condition, pages intact, and the binding is tight. The dust jacket is torn at the edges, and lightly soiled.A must have for any gardener! less
$9.99 $7.49
indoor garden houseplant complete companion by cynthia wickham book
Hard covered book titled THE INDOOR GARDEN, THE HOUSEPLANT LOVERS' COMPLETE COMPANION more. by Cynthia Wickham. 1977, 242 pages. Profusely illustrated with color photographs and drawings, this book is a delight to the beginning plant person - and the seasoned expert - with complete information on the propagation and care of a multitude of common and not so common house plants. Among the wealth of information you'll find: plant psychology, How to choose and buy the right plant, Decorating with house plants, Complete information on potting, repotting and how to plant bulbs, All the fa less
$16.00 $12.00
indoor gardener wright houseplant wickham 2 gardening books
2 Gardening books. Soft covered book titled THE COMPLETE INDOOR GARDENER more. 1974, 256 pages. Edited by Michael Wright. With 110 sections by 14 expert writers and over 600 illustrations, most in color, this is the ideal companion for the gardener without a garden. It is in Good condition. Pages intact and the binding is tight. There is some very light soiling on the outside page edges, and writing inside the front cover. The cover is bumped at the edges and scuffed. Hard covered titled THE HOUSEPLANT BOOK A Complete Guide to Creative Indoor Gar less
$20.00 $15.00
meet the natives rocky mountain wildflowers trees walter pesman book
Spiral bound book titled MEET THE NATIVES, AN EASY WAY TO RECOGNIZE ROCKY MOUNTAIN WILDFLOWERS, TREES, AND SHRUBS, by M more. Walter Pesman, Photos by Robert Grout, 1946, Third Edition.. Topics include: How to Recognize Certain Plant Groups and Families, Elevations of Towns, Peaks, Passes, and Parks, Alpine Zone, Subalpine Zone, Montane Zone, Foothills Zone, Plains Zone, Common Weeds, Vines, Water Plants, and more. This vintage book is in VG condition. pages are clean and intact. There is some wear on the cover as seen in the pic less
$14.99 $11.24
mother earths indoor plant book lynn joel rapp signed book
Hard covered book titled MOTHER EARTH'S HASSLE-FREE INDOOR PLANT BOOK Signed by Lynn & Joel Rapp (Mother Earth), 1st Edition, 1973 more. 114 pages. Mother Earth recommends "14 Plants Guaranteed to Grow," plus a limited number of special plants for special conditions (dark corners, bright, constantly sunny windows, air-conditioned offices, etc. There are chapters on how to distinguish an indoor plant from an outdoor one, how to select a healthy plant, how to decorate your house with plants, how to protect them from pests, and how to keep them alive during your vacation. There is information on bottle gardens, avocados, pineap less
$39.00 $29.25
natural insect and disease control roger yepsen plant tree book
Hard covered book titled The Encyclopedia of NATURAL INSECT & DISEASE CONTROL The most Comprehensive Guide to Protecting Plants, Vegetables, Fruit, Flowers, Trees, and Lawns, without Toxic Chemicals by Roger Yepsen, Jr more., 1984, 490 pages.This book helps you tell what is ailing your plants; it then suggests natural controls - safe alternatives to toxic dusts and sprays. Each plant entry describes major pests and diseases, many of them illustrated with color photographs or line drawings. This book is in VG+ condition, pages clean and intact, and the binding is tight. A must have for any gardening library! less
$11.00 $8.25
orchids in colour brian wilma rittershausen hybrids book
Soft covered book titled ORCHIDS IN COLOUR by Brian & Wilma Rittershausen, photographs by Robin Fletcher, 1988, 192 pages more.This book was written with the amateur orchid grower and enthusiast in mind. It has 105 full color photographs of the orchids, each photograph accompanied by descriptive notes which give full details for both hybrids and species. It is in VG+ condition. Pages clean and intact, binding is tight. Inscription to a former owner inside the front cover. A must have for anyone interested in growing beautiful flowers! less
$10.00 $7.50
organic gardening chemical free techniques by richard bird book
Hard covered book titled ORGANIC GARDENING, THE NEW MANUAL OF CHEMICAL-FREE TECHNIQUES by Richard Bird, 1996, 112 pages more. Every thing you need to know is covered in this easy to follow book. Beginning with the key topics of planning for an organic approach and getting your soil into shape, author Richard Bird moves on to tackle different types of organic gardens, vegetable, fruit, herb and ornamental, and in addition includes a section on caring for wildlife. Showing how easy it is to make the transition to chemical-free garden management, the author explains how to approach every garden element - lawn, pat less
$10.00 $7.50
organic plant protection roger yepsen jr garden insect disease book
Hard covered book titled ORGANIC PLANT PROTECTION, A Comprehensive Reference on Controlling Insects and Diseases in the Garden, Orchard, and Yard - Without Chemicals more. Edited by Roger Yepsen, Jr., 1976, 688 pages. This book is arranged in two parts to make the information easier to find. The chapters of Section One explain how to use the basic strategies of poison-free plant protection. Section Two is a book-length encyclopedia, designed for quick reference to more than a thousand bugs and diseases. Helping you put a tag on the problem are 100 color photographs and 100 line drawings. This book is in VG condition, pages clean and intact, and the binding is ti less
$19.99 $14.99