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The Practical Gardener: Mastering the Elements of Good Growing

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A noted horticulturist presents a convergence of theory and practice in a wonderful guide that assists avid gardeners in calculating the hours of sunlight a plot needs, how to keep wild animals away, and more. Original.

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First published April 1, 1989

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May 24, 2016
Author Swain was a host on the PBS TV show The Victory Garden.

635 Gardening essays - Discusses sunlight, pruning, soil acidity, fertilizers, water, seed catalogs, garden planning, cloches, weeds, mulch, pests, lawn care, and vegetable storage.
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August 22, 2016
A must-read for learning how to live with nature, er, I mean gardening!
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