Gardening For Food and Fun
by See Title Page,
part of the Agriculure Series


Table of Contents


Title
Publisher
Forward
Preface
Gardening For Food and Fun
Introduction to Gardening
Why Folks Garden, and What They Face
Beware of Problems
Selecting Sites
Preparing Soil for Planting
What to Grow, How Much
Selecting Varieties
When to Plant
Cultivating, Mulching
Keeping Records
Where to Garden Setting Your Sites
Water Needs
Wind, Fog and Frost
Nearby Tree Roots
Container Gardens
Front Yard Gardens
Community Gardens
Garden Tools and Equipment
Learning to Make the Best Use of Climate
IN THE NORTHWEST
IN THE NORTHEAST
IN THE SOUTHWEST
IN THE SOUTHEAST
PLANT REPRODUCTION
Parts of the Seed
Cuttings and Rootings
PLANT POLLINATION
Agents of Pollination
Know Your Soil and How to Manage It
Plant, Soil, Fertilizer Relations
Structures From Trellis to Greenhouse
Greenhouses
Heat Loss Factors--Typical Small Greenhouse
Big Investment
Equipment Storage
Pest Management Is a Matter of Timing
Chemical Controls
Physical Controls
Cultural Controls
Biological Controls
Organic Gardening Think Mulch
Sewage Sludge
Benefits of a Mulch
Cover Crops
Compost
Reducing Pesticide Needs
End of One Season Is Start of Another
Tools and Equipment
Review Garden Plan
Help! Help! Where You Can Find It
Gardeners Glossary Compiled