| Author |
Pink, Alfred |
| Title |
Gardening for the Million
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gardening_for_the_Million
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| Credits |
Produced by Dave Morgan, Bradley Norton and PG Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"Gardening for the Million" by Alfred Pink is a practical guide to gardening written in the late 19th century. The book aims to inspire a wider appreciation and cultivation of beautiful gardens accessible to everyone, regardless of their gardening experience. It covers various types of plants and flowers, providing detailed instructions on sowing, cultivation, and care, making it a valuable resource for both novice and experienced gardeners. The opening of the book introduces its purpose and guidance for gardeners, emphasizing the desire to enhance the beauty of gardens beyond what is typically encountered. Pink outlines essential information about many plants categorized into annuals, biennials, and perennials, as well as practical gardening techniques for growing flowers. The text includes a glossary of terms and botanical names, reflecting an organized approach that not only teaches readers about specific plants but demystifies gardening practices for a broader audience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
SB: Agriculture: Plant culture
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| Subject |
Gardening
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
11892 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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