The New Practical Window Gardener

Beschreibung

Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - The later nineteenth century saw a dramatic increase in the popularity of domestic gardening and the cultivation of plants and flowers in the home. Largely a middle-class pursuit, it caught the attention of writers and publishers who recognised and nurtured the growing demand for advice. This detailed guide first appeared in 1877 and was written for those living in towns and cities who, without substantial gardens, cultivated plants mainly in their windows. The author, John R. Mollison, intended for it to be 'understood by all', and advises on matters ranging from suitable vases, window boxes, hanging baskets and soil, to watering methods, insect prevention and the labelling of specimens, while also discussing the health-related pros and cons of keeping plants in the home. Complete with an alphabetical list of suitable species, and illustrated with a host of wood engravings, this attractive resource will interest both gardening enthusiasts and social historians.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781108061704

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Bibliografische Details

Titel

The New Practical Window Gardener

Verlag

Cambridge University Press

Erscheinungsjahr

2013

Sprache

Englisch

ISBN-10

1108061702

ISBN-13

9781108061704

Einband

Taschenbuch

Zustand

Neu

Abmessungen

216B x 140 H x 13 T Millimeter Breite: 216 mm, Höhe: 140 mm, Tiefe: 13 mm

Gewicht

325 Gramm

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