BOOKS             
 

BUILDING A HEALTHY LAWN    Franklin

Explains how a lawn grows, how to care for it, and how to move away from reliance on hazardous chemicals. Included are chapters on mowing, watering, fertilizing, soil building, thatch, weed control, diseases, and insects. Well illustrated. 168 pages.

       (1#)     $14.95

 

GROW ORGANIC    Oster and Wallister

Co-authors Doug Oster and Jessica Walliser offer essential insights to help gardeners of all skill levels with up-to-date, easy to understand organic practices. Eight chapters give the reader the lowdown on transitioning to organics, composting, companion planting, organic pest control, soil management, and organic ornamentals, veggies, home orchards and lawns. Includes a collection of Quick Tips for both beginning and seasoned gardeners, personal stories of triumph and lessons learned in the authors own gardens and an invaluable organic gardener source guide. 221 pages.

(1#)     $18.95

 

SEAWEED AND PLANT GROWTH    Senn

Dr. T. L. Senn, who has been in charge of seaweed research at Clemson University for over 30 years, describes different kinds of seaweed, their composition and proper utilization. He goes on to explain the important role seaweed plays in plant growth and how it increases cold hardiness and insect and disease defenses. He then tells how seaweed affects nematodes, increases keeping qualities of crops, and relieves plant stress. Dr. Senn also talks about the micro nutrients and growth promoters that are in seaweed and how they effect plants in so many ways. Whether you’re a home gardener, farmer or grower this book is a must for you.

(1#)     $10.00