Kitchen Gardening in America: A History"Kitchen Gardening in America tells the story of family gardens--from the days of ancient native Americans to modern urban gardening. A history professor who himself enjoys growing his own green beans and tomatoes, author David M. Tucker offers a fresh adventure through American civilization as observed from across the garden fence"-- |
Contents
INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC FARMING | 3 |
VFGETABLE MOLD AND EARTHWORMS BY CHARLES DARWIN | 9 |
ENGLISH BEDS | 14 |
Copyright | |
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