French Market-Gardening: Including Practical Details of Intensive Cultivation for English Growers

ISBN-13: 9781409717683 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 272 str.

John Weathers

Opis

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This vintage book contains a comprehensive and accessible guide to French market-gardening, with chapters on everything from picking the perfect site to marketing your produce. Written in simple, clear language and full of useful information, French Market-Gardening will appeal to those with an interest in growing and selling their own food. Contents include: The Meaning of Intensive Cultivation, The History of Intensive Cultivation in France, Work in a French Garden, The Site for a French Garden, The Soil and its Treatment, Water Supply, Manures, Making the Hot-Beds, Cost and Maintenance of a French Garden, Marketing, A Word to Amateur Gardeners, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition complete with the original text and images.