Town And Window Gardening, Including The Structure, Habits And Uses Of Plants: A Course Of Sixteen Lectures (1879)

""Town and Window Gardening"" is a comprehensive guide to growing plants in small spaces, written by Catherine M. Buckton in 1879. The book is a course of sixteen lectures that cover everything from the structure and habits of plants to their uses in cooking and medicine. The first few lectures focus on the basics of gardening, such as soil preparation, watering, and fertilizing. Buckton then moves on to more advanced topics, including the different types of plants that can be grown in small spaces, such as window boxes and hanging baskets. She also provides detailed information on the care and maintenance of these plants, including pruning, propagating, and pest control. Throughout the book, Buckton emphasizes the importance of using plants for both aesthetic and practical purposes. She provides numerous examples of how plants can be used to improve the appearance of a home or office, as well as their many health benefits. Overall, ""Town and Window Gardening"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in growing plants in small spaces. Its clear and concise language, combined with Buckton's extensive knowledge of the subject, make it an excellent guide for both novice and experienced gardeners.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.