Bøker av Walter Brett

An allotment garden, usually simply referred to as an allotment, is a small piece of land typically used for the non-commercial growing of food plants. First published in 1917, "The Allotment Book" contains simple instructions and step-by-step directions for planning, setting up, and maintaining a successful allotment, with chapters on preparation, tools and equipment, the best plants to grow, and much more. Contents include: "Taking a New Allotment", "How to Handle an Old Plot", "The 10-Perch Plot", "The 20-Perch Plot", "The 30-Perch Plot", "The 40-Perch Plot", "The 80-Perch Plot", "The 120-Perch Plot", "The 160-Perch Plot", "The Year's Work at a Glance", "How to Grow Vegetables", "Using a Home-made Frame", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on kitchen gardening.

First published in 1939, "Your Garden's Flowers Illustrated" as a wonderful pictorial guide to some of the most commonly grown flowers in the British Isles. The author has aimed to show and describe many varieties of flowers in simple and clear terms, including helpful pictures and offering details relating to habitat, seasons, method of planting, and more. This accessible reference guide is ideal for those with an interest in flower identification, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage horticultural literature. Contents include: "Abelia", "Abronia", "Abutilon", "Acacia", "Acanthus", "Achillea", "Achimenes", "Aconite", "Aconitum", "Acroclinium", "Adonis", "Aethiomena", "African Marigold", "Agapanthus", "Agathaea", "Agave", "Anchusa", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.

First published in 1940, this volume contains a complete encyclopedia of gardening, including information and instructions related to a wide variety of subjects ranging from choosing seeds and planting them to pruning, propagating, marketing, and much more. This fantastic volume constitutes a must-have for all green-fingered enthusiasts, and it would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf. Contents include: "Annuals, Hardy and Half-Hardy", "Bedding Plants, Spring", "Bedding Plants, Summer", "Bedding, Spring Bulbs", "Bulbs for Bedding", "Bulbs for Bowls", "Bulbs for Pots", "Cuttings, How to Take", "Flowers for Exhibition", "Frost, Plant Protection Against", "Fruit-pruning", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on kitchen gardening.

"Garden Planning and Improvement" is a vintage book on gardening written by Walter Brett Line. Within it, Line offers simple, beginner-friendly information on a range of aspects related to gardening ranging from planning and designing to planting, edging, construction, and beyond. Written in simple language and full of helpful diagrams and photographs, this volume is highly recommended for keen gardeners and would make for a fantastic addition to gardening collections. Contents include: "Pergolas, Arches, and Arbours", "Paths as an Aid to Garden Beauty", "Edgings as an Ornament", "Terraces and Steps", "Rock Gardens and Rockeries", "The Garden Pool", "Ornamental Walls", "The Value of Brickwork", "Trellises, Gates, and Fences", "The Sunken Garden", "Features Old and New", "Summer-houses and Seats", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on gardening.

"Honey From Your Garden" is a classic guide to bee keeping designed for the complete novice. It contains brief, concise explanations of all the fundamental principles of bee keeping, as well as providing information on equipment, initial preparation, maintenance, and other general considerations. Highly recommended for amateur bee keepers and gardening enthusiasts alike. Contents include: "How to Start", "How Many Hives?", "Skeps or Hives?", "Home-made of Bought Hives?", "Explaining the Modern Hive", "What are Supers", "The Hive Parts", "Concerning Frames", "The Outfit you Will Need", "Where Your Hives Should Stand", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on bee keeping.