Mendon Cottage Books: 912 books

Table of Contents The Magic of Saffron Introduction Saffron Test How to Use Saffron? Cultivating Saffron Right Soil for Saffron Preparation of the Soil Crocus Diseases and Infections Harvesting Your Saffron Drying of Saffron Using Saffron in Cuisine Traditional Cooling Saffron – Almond Drink Saffron...

Table of Contents IntroductionBenefits of Your Own Kitchen GardenBest Position/Placing of Your GardenBasic ToolsPlants of choicePotatoesLettucesRadishesShallots and ChivesCarrotsBeans and peasSpinachTomatoesBasil and mintBest Time for PlantingPreparing your LandPlanting TipsUsing Neem CakeSuccession...

Table of ContentsIntroductionWhich Fruit to Grow?Fruit Production ChartsCold Hardiness zonesApplesCitrus fruitsBuying the Right Trees and BushesSoil ConditionsNitrogen Fixing CropsPlanning your gardenNatural WeedkillersGeneral PlantingSupporting Your Fruit TreesBird ProtectionFrost ProtectionPlanting...

Table of ContentsIntroductionSoil ClassificationSoil seriesSoil TypeSoil ClassMineral SoilsSandy SoilsSandy LoamsLoam SoilsSilt LoamsClay LoamPeat Soils and MuckCharacteristics of Muck SoilImportance of Muck SoilSoil PreparationTillageDrainageSubsiding of the SoilPlowingFall PlowingHarrowing...

Table of Contents Introduction Garlic Harvesting Health Benefits of Garlic Weight Loss through Garlic Antiviral and Antibacterial Skin Protector Garlic for Your Liver Blood Sugar Reduction Cholesterol Reduction Onions Soil Preparation for Onions Seed Propagation Planting Thinning Proper cultivation...

IntroductionChronic Fatigue SyndromeWhat Is a Burnout?Symptoms of BurnoutReasons for BurnoutWonder Woman (or Man)!Tackling Negative FeelingsTips to Manage Potential BurnoutSimplifyEmotional DemandsSlowing Things downConclusionAuthor BioPublisherIntroductionStress is definitely not accommodated...

Table of ContentsIntroductionCucumbersSoil RequirementsPlanting CucumbersPlanting in “Hills”HarvestingPumpkinPumpkins SowingHarvestingPumpkin Curing and StorageWatermelonsSoil Requirements and ClimateWatermelon PlantingHarvestingMuskmelonsPaper Plant ProtectorsPlantingConclusionAuthor BioPublisherIntroductionThe...

Table of Contents Introduction to Alpine Gardens Introduction Planning Your Garden Why Do You Want an Alpine Garden? Choosing the Right Site Preparation of the Site Water in Your Rock Garden Placing of the Rocks Placement of the Stones Soil in Your Rock Garden Making a Scree Trees and Dwarf...

Table of Contents Introduction Choosing the Right Pots Potting Season Why Re-Pot a Plant Potting Operations Preparing your Pot How to Do the Potting Best Soil Natural Manures Fish Scrap Green Manure Compost Leaf Mold Using Turf Using Old Mortar Liquid Manures Soapsuds Traditional Quick Composting...

Table of ContentsIntroductionBasic Materials--Sewing Machine--Rulers and Scales--Cutting ImplementsLearning about the Metric SystemPreparation of Fabric and Shrinking--Common Sewing Terms--Grain--Selvage--Recognizing Grain--Bias--Nap--Washable Fabric--Non – Washable Fabric--Estimating the...

Table of ContentsIntroductionWhy the Need for Controlling PestsFactors Affecting Pest Control MeasuresLarge Yields and Short-Term SuccessPest Control MethodsDestruction of Plant HostsResistant Varieties and HybridsSeed Treatment for Disease ControlChemicals and Organic ChemicalsHeat Treatment...

Table of ContentsIntroductionImportance of Organic MatterImproving Soil StructureSoil Improving CropsProper Selection of Soil Improving CropsLegumesCow Peas and SoybeanSweet Clover and Hairy VetchWhite, Yellow, and Blue LupinesCrotolaria and SesbaniaNon-Leguminous PlantsField Brome Grass and...

Table of ContentsIntroductionAnalyzing Your Job – Is It Good or Bad?Personality ClashesDOA – Delegation of Authority, Management StyleAvoidance TacticsReal-Life Examples of Coworkers in Your Company – and How We Tackled Them My StyleOpen Communication RoutesHave You Looked at Yourself?Gossip...

Table of ContentsIntroductionChoosing the Right SoilSoil Color and FertilityHumusPreparation of the SoilBest Time for Seed SowingThe Thinning ProcessStaking Your AnnualsWhy Mulch?Cultivation and MaintenanceWatering your PlantsList of Hardy annualsHalf Hardy AnnualsAnnuals Suitable for Cutting...