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The Vegetable Garden: What When and How to Plant

Anonymous

Publisher: DigiCat

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In the seminal work, 'The Vegetable Garden: What, When, and How to Plant,' published in 1917, the author weaves an intricate guide through the ethos of traditional gardening. With a thorough exposition on the fundamental aspects of planting—from preparation to execution—this treatise stands as a timeless contribution to agricultural literature. Its detailed focus on aspects such as seed preparation, soil cultivation, planting schedules, and the critical timings of irrigation, thinning, and transplanting, are presented with an attention to clarity and practicality. Embedded within its pages is a literary model of gardening literature, reflecting the erudition and understanding of early 20th-century horticulture, and the style is as much instructive as it is descriptive, with an emphasis on the comprehensive care and stewardship of a garden.
With the author remaining enigmatic as 'Anonymous,' their motivations and inspirations are conveyed through the book's meticulous detail and genuine advocacy for self-sufficiency. It's possible that amidst the winds of change in the early 20th century, with the shadow of World War I and the shifting towards modern agriculture, this author aimed to preserve and disseminate knowledge of traditional horticultural practices. This book captures a snapshot of that era's engagement with the land and a deep-seated reverence for the art of gardening.
This book is a must-read for those who seek to delve into the roots of agrarian wisdom and to embrace the principles that have guided generations of gardeners. Enthusiasts of historical cultivation methods, students of agricultural history, and contemporary gardeners alike will find value in its pages. 'The Vegetable Garden: What, When, and How to Plant' serves as a vital reference, a map to navigate the cycles of the earth, and a manual for anyone striving to cultivate their own edible Eden or simply to reconnect with a more traditional way of life.
Available since: 05/28/2022.
Print length: 199 pages.

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