Author: Cynthia H. Ferguson FowlerPublisher:
ISBN: 9781562298203
Category : Herb gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
Backyard Gardening in the Bahamas and the Caribbean
Author: Cynthia H. Ferguson FowlerPublisher:
ISBN: 9781562298203
Category : Herb gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
Gardening in the Caribbean
Author: Iris BannochiePublisher: MacMillan Education, Limited
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
The warm climate and generous rainfall of the Caribbean islands, together with rich soils, provide excellent conditions for growing a great variety of plant life. Columbus discovered that the indigenous peoples of the region were successfully growing an extensive range of plants and crops, and successive settlers of many cultures have introduced their familiar species. There are few places in the world with as great a diversity of plants as found in today`s Caribbean. This book tells the reader how to acheive the best results by learning more about the plants and how to grow them in particular situations. It covers all aspects of Caribbean and tropical gardening. It discusses climate, soils, drainage and irrigation, feeding, pruning and propagation. A chapter on landscape introduces the basics of garden design, and shows what to grow where. The section on plant competitors focuses on pest, disease and weed control in a tropical context. Iris Bannochie won the Gold Medal on three occasions at the Chelsea Flower Show in London, and was awarded the Gold Vietch Memorial Medal by the Royal Horticultural Society in 1977 for her contribution to tropical horticulture.
Vegetable Gardening in the Caribbean Area
Author: H. F. WintersPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Vegetable gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
Seashore Plants of South Florida and the Caribbean
Author: David W NellisPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1561648930
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Seashore Plants of South Florida and the Caribbean is a complete source for information about which plants grow best in nearshore environments. It includes extensive characteristics of each plant, including: Form, flower and fruit date Geographic distribution and habitat Reproduction and propagation Ornamental uses Medicinal and toxic properties, including modern and folkloric beliefs and uses Ecological aspects This guide is a must-have for backyard gardeners and serious naturalists alike.
The Caribbean Home Garden Guide
Author: Ralph TroutPublisher:
ISBN: 9780999223901
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 586
Book Description
Everything needed to plant a home garden, plus every vegetable, fruit, root grown throughout the tropical latitudes, history, nutrition and homeopathic uses for these fruits and vegetables.
Gardening in the Caribbean
Author: Iris BannochiePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The New Caribbean Home Garden Handbook
Author: Shirley HallExotic Gardens of the Eastern Caribbean
Author: Margaret GajekPublisher:
ISBN: 9780981327914
Category : Gardens
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Showing a wide spectrum of West Indies gardens, from a tiny garden in an urban backyard to spectacular places designed by renowned landscapers, this book provides a fascination and passion for tropical gardening with a lively touch and detailed research. The texts are lightly translated to French, making it a bilingual book for a wider audience. The gardens on display here includes the Montreal Gardens on St. Vincent, Diamond Gardens on St. Lucia, and Hunte's Gardens on Barbados. The final chapter demonstrates ideas for flower arrangements using tropical flowers and step-by-step instructions of three flower arrangements done by fine flower designers from Grenada, with their original comments.
Gardens of the Caribbean
Author: Jill CollettPublisher: MacMillan Education, Limited
ISBN: 9780333688199
Category : Gardens
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
Whether read in the comfort of an armchair or while actually exploring a particular island, this beautifully illustrated work of reference is an ideal guide both for the professional horticulturist and keen amateur. Written from an historical perspective, the book also gives an up to date description of the indigenous plants peculiar to each island and examines the crucial differences in climate and soil. It also details the origins of the Botanical Garden and its importance in the protection of rare species. A wide selection of gardens is featured which provides a real feel for the diversity of plant life in the region as well as shedding new light on the complexity and beauty of the Caribbean as a whole.
Domestic Food Production and Food Security in the Caribbean
Author: C. BeckfordPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 1137296992
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
With the exception of Haiti, the sensationalized issues of hunger reported in certain parts of the developing world are largely unknown in the Caribbean. Despite this, there are growing concerns about the state of food security in the region, as declining domestic production and increased dependence on imported food create vulnerability. This study examines some of the contemporary issues impacting food production and food and nutrition security in the CARICOM region of the Caribbean. The authors focus on enhancing domestic food production as the most appropriate way to improve food security and discuss strategies for building capacity in local food production systems. The book is the product of over ten years of research by the authors. It will be of interest to scholars and students of Caribbean geography, cultural geography, food and agricultural geography, and food security.