Gourds in Your Garden: A Guidebook for the Home Gardener
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Whether you're a seasoned gardener enchanted with their lush vines and unusually shaped fruit or a crafter in search of the perfect gourd for a specific project, this easy-to-use primer takes the mystery out of growing gourds. Largely ignored by most gardening books, gourd plants require specific attention to produce healthy vines and satisfactory fruit. Learn how to:
* Identify popular gourd shapes
* Plan and cultivate your garden
* Grow, train, and harvest a bountiful crop
* Control pests and disease with natural remedies
* Prepare your gourds for use-in recipes and art projects.
Lists of suppliers, a growing calendar, and space for notes on your own garden conditions make this the complete gourd sourcebook. A delight to read as well as a lasting reference, this long overdue guide to the adventures of growing one of Nature's greatest gifts is an essential addition to any gardener's library.
Gourds in Your Garden: A Guidebook for the Home Gardener,Ginger Summit,Hillway Press,0965869148,Flowers - General,Fruit,Gardening,Gardening / Horticulture,Gardening/Plants,Gourds,Techniques,Utilization,Vegetables,Crafts
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