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Rockwell, F. F. (Frederick Frye), 1884-1976 |
| Title |
Gardening Indoors and Under Glass
A Practical Guide to the Planting, Care and Propagation of House Plants, and to the Construction and Management of Hotbed, Coldframe and Small Greenhouse
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tom Roch and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images produced by Core Historical Literature in Agriculture (CHLA), Cornell University)
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| Summary |
"Gardening Indoors and Under Glass" by F. F. Rockwell is a practical guide to horticulture, written in the early 20th century. The book provides detailed instructions for the planting, care, and propagation of houseplants, as well as guidance on constructing and managing hotbeds, cold frames, and small greenhouses. It aims to help both novice and experienced gardeners extend their gardening efforts indoors during the winter months, enhancing their living spaces with vibrant greenery and the enjoyment that comes from nurturing plants. The beginning of "Gardening Indoors and Under Glass" introduces the reader to the joys and benefits of indoor gardening, particularly in winter. Rockwell emphasizes the importance of maintaining cheerful living spaces by incorporating greenery and flowers, especially as winter approaches. He discusses common mistakes in plant care, highlighting the balance needed between over-care and neglect. The foreword sets the stage for practical advice on growing plants indoors successfully, while underscoring the potential for beauty and utility that can brighten homes during the darker months. Rockwell offers encouragement and a call to creative solutions for nurturing plants successfully, inviting readers to explore the satisfaction of keeping plants thriving indoors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
SB: Agriculture: Plant culture
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| Subject |
House plants
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| Subject |
Cold-frames
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| Subject |
Greenhouses
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
22484 |
| Release Date |
Sep 1, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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