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LoC No.: 20008585
Title: The Busy Woman's Garden Book
Note: Reading ease score: 53.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Busy Woman's Garden Book" by Ida D. Bennett is a practical gardening guide written in the early 20th century. The book is designed specifically for women who want to maintain an efficient and productive kitchen garden with the least expenditure of time and energy. It emphasizes the importance of planning and provides clear instructions for various aspects of gardening, from selecting the right location to planting, cultivating, and harvesting. The opening of the text introduces the author's intention to create a resource that simplifies the gardening experience, ensuring it is manageable even for busy women. Bennett discusses the critical elements for a successful kitchen garden, including recognizing and addressing weeds early, working in harmony with nature to minimize labor, and understanding the conditions best suited for plant growth. She offers hands-on advice, such as advice on planting techniques, maintenance schedules, and the importance of diligent care to foster a thriving vegetable garden. Through her engaging and instructional tone, the author sets the groundwork for prospective gardeners to cultivate their own productive and enjoyable gardening experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bennett, Ida D. (Ida Dandridge), 1860-1925
EBook No.: 56001
Published: Nov 19, 2017
Downloads: 94
Language: English
Subject: Gardening
LoCC: Agriculture: Plant culture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 20008585
Title: The Busy Woman's Garden Book
Note: Reading ease score: 53.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Larry B. Harrison, ellinora and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Busy Woman's Garden Book" by Ida D. Bennett is a practical gardening guide written in the early 20th century. The book is designed specifically for women who want to maintain an efficient and productive kitchen garden with the least expenditure of time and energy. It emphasizes the importance of planning and provides clear instructions for various aspects of gardening, from selecting the right location to planting, cultivating, and harvesting. The opening of the text introduces the author's intention to create a resource that simplifies the gardening experience, ensuring it is manageable even for busy women. Bennett discusses the critical elements for a successful kitchen garden, including recognizing and addressing weeds early, working in harmony with nature to minimize labor, and understanding the conditions best suited for plant growth. She offers hands-on advice, such as advice on planting techniques, maintenance schedules, and the importance of diligent care to foster a thriving vegetable garden. Through her engaging and instructional tone, the author sets the groundwork for prospective gardeners to cultivate their own productive and enjoyable gardening experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bennett, Ida D. (Ida Dandridge), 1860-1925
EBook No.: 56001
Published: Nov 19, 2017
Downloads: 94
Language: English
Subject: Gardening
LoCC: Agriculture: Plant culture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.