Hanover Library Catalogue

Image from Coce

Beginning seed saving for the home gardener / Jim Ulager.

By: Publication details: Gabriola Island, BC : New Society Publishers, 2019.Description: vii, 87 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9780865719262 (pbk.)
Other title:
  • Seed saving for the home gardener
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 631.5/21 23
Contents:
Why carrots and tomatoes don't grow as weeds -- How wild vegetables became domesticated -- The five seed types -- Understanding which plants reproduce and how -- How to prevent wild seeds -- Phenotype expression & inbreeding -- A vegetable species list -- Facts every seed saver should know -- Asian greens (Chinese mustards) -- Plants and their seeds.
Summary: Beginning Seed Saving for the Home Gardener explores how seed saving is not only easier than we think, but that it is essential for vibrant, independent, and bountiful gardens.

Includes index.

Why carrots and tomatoes don't grow as weeds -- How wild vegetables became domesticated -- The five seed types -- Understanding which plants reproduce and how -- How to prevent wild seeds -- Phenotype expression & inbreeding -- A vegetable species list -- Facts every seed saver should know -- Asian greens (Chinese mustards) -- Plants and their seeds.

Beginning Seed Saving for the Home Gardener explores how seed saving is not only easier than we think, but that it is essential for vibrant, independent, and bountiful gardens.

There are no comments on this title.

to post a comment.

The support of the Government of Ontario, through the Ministry of Tourism and Culture is acknowledged.
The support of the former Friends of the Hanover Library is acknowledged.

Webmaster: mail hanpub@hanover.ca

Powered by Koha