Gardening

Gardening is a hobby enjoyed by the young and old. Gardening also provides a source of food. Gardens come in all sizes...from window
boxes to acres of land. Many things can be grown including fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Summer is a time of gardening...to enjoy the beauty and growth.  So get out there and start your own garden or visit your local gardens.

These titles provide an introduction to gardens.




U.S. Documents


Growing Vegetables in the Home Garden, 1985, A 1.77:202/985

Dear Family…Gardening Together…, 1996, A 98.2:F 21/2

Xeriscape Landscaping: Preventing Pollution and Using Resources Efficiently,
1993, EP 1.2:L 23/6

Planting in Urban Soils, 1974, I 29.3/3:1

Growing Vegetables in Town and City, 1962, A 1.77:7/4

Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens, 1970, A 1.77:9

Intensive Vegetable Gardening for Profit and Self-Sufficiency, 1981, PE 1.10:R-25

Insects and Diseases of Vegetables in the Home Garden, 1980, A 1.75:380/980

Roses for the Home, 1978, A 1.77:25/12

Insects and Diseases of Vegetables in the Home Garden, 1968, A 1.77:46/8

Insects and Related Pests of House Plants…How to Control Them, 1978, A 1.77:67/9

Growing Chrysanthemums in the Home Garden, 1976, A 1.77:65/6

Hand Sprayers and Dusters, 1970, A 1.77:63/3

Growing Flowering Annuals, 1975, A 1.77:91/6

Growing Flowering Perennials, 1970, A 1.77:114/3

Indoor Gardens for Decorative Plants, 1970, A 1.77:133/2

Summer Flowering Bulbs, 1978, A 1.77:151/4

Minigardens for Vegetables, 1981, A 1.77:163/5

Shrubs, Vines and Trees…for Summer Color, 1980, A 1.77:181/3

Growing Tomatoes in the Home Garden, 1981, A 1.77:180/5

Growing Ornamentals in Urban Gardens, 1977, A 1.77:188/2

Growing Lilacs, 1980, A 1.77:199/3

Thornless Blackberries for the Home Garden, 1977, A 1.77:207/3

Indoor Gardening, 1978, A 1.77:220


Canadian Documents


A Selected Bibliography for Garden History in Canada, 1994, Canada R62-192/1994E

Rhododendrons in the Atlantic Provinces, 1975, Canada A53-1303/R1975

Growing Canada’s Floral Emblems, 1967, Canada A53-1288

Common and Scientific Names of Weeds in Canada, 2000, Canada A53-1397/2000

Growing Garden Potatoes, 1984, Canada A53-1559/1984E

Growing Garden Tomatoes, 1980, Canada A53-1558/1980E

Growing Gladiolus, 1965, Canada A53-1229

Gardening on Permafrost, 1970, Canada A53-1408

Growing Greenhouse Seedless Cucumbers in Soil and in Soilless Media,
1994, Canada A53-1903/1994E

The Rock Garden, 1966, Canada A53-1243

Lythrums for Home Gardens, 1983, Canada A53-1285/1983E



International Documents


Food Crops, 1970, S405 .F6 no. 16

Market Gardening, 1970, S405 .F6 no. 17

Fruits and Vegetables in West Africa, 1965, SB319 .A35 T5 1965

Growing Native Vegetables in Nigeria, 1974, SB320.8 .N5 E6

Insecticide Index, 1983, SB945 .D44 M2 1983

Agriculture, Pesticides and the Environment, 1997, SB970 .A37 1997

Improving Nutrition Through Home Gardening: A Training Package for Preparing Field Workers in Africa, 2001, S544.5 .A4 I47 2001


Michigan Documents


Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices for pesticide Utilization and Pest Control, 2000, SB950.2 .M5 G46 2000

Insect Pests and Plant Diseases, 1978, KFM387 .A25 1978




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