A must-read for anyone in the cannabis industry. Covers all aspects from soil and seed, to planting, growing and maintaining, through markets and product diversification. Funny and informative.
The book you need to grow apples organically. This revised and expanded version includes apple-growing basics, as well as the latest research and strategies for successful organic orchards.
Brilliantly framed as a detective story, this book is a must for anyone interested in apples and the old-timey experts behind the scenes. Filled with photographs and beautiful illustrations.
by Tammi Sweet, 144 pages, 7x9, softcover. Practical, clear and wasting not a word, this guide is a perfect tool for anyone new to the world of... read more
A poignant and galvanizing collection of essays and conversations with respected Black leaders, brilliantly woven together by Leah Penniman of Soul Fire Farm, author of Farming While Black.
An approachable botany textbook and herbal field guide to North American plants with colorful illustrations on nearly every page. Regularly updated by the author since its release in 1996.
Filled with clear how-to and how-not-to instructions, along with useful illustrations and laugh-out-loud humor, Turnbull walks through the basics and delves into specifics for more than 150 plants.
A gift to a world disoriented by ecological collapse and haunted by the question of what to do, Eisenstein’s book gets to the heart of the predicament of how to heal our planetary wounds.
A soil science book for everyone! Filled with farmer anecdotes, insightful reference charts, and illustrations, this book is both engrossing and practical for anyone who works with soil.
Full of tools to plan for success before your first seed hits the soil. If I’d had this book when I started farming, I would have avoided many mistakes!
Highlights reasons to plant an elderberry bush and how to do it successfully. He walks us through a history of the plant, its cultivation and propagation, and its many uses in food, tools and toys.
by Fedco catalog crew, 12 pages, plus 4 blank pages for notes. 5¾x7¼, printed on cardstock. The handiest dandiest seed info booklet you ever did... read more
by Kirsten K. Shockey and Christopher Shockey, 440 pages, 8x9, softcover. Since it was first published in 2014, this book has become a trusted... read more
The definitive guide to growing garlic. He covers varietal differences and history, and provides in-depth cultural information on growing, harvesting, storing and marketing garlic.
Covers a wide range of crops, while addressing orchard design, dynamics and horticulture in unparalleled detail. Pruning, planting, companion planting, spraying, not spraying—it's all here!
2nd edition, by Owen Wormser, 185 pages, 7x9, softcover. Written by a landscape designer with deep Maine roots and Northeast know-how, Lawns into... read more
by Ben Hartman, 272 pages, 7x10, softcover. I have spent a majority of my career working to optimize processes and eliminate waste by applying Lean... read more
by Kirsten K. Shockey and Christopher Shockey, 408 pages, 8x10, softcover. It turns out there’s more to fermented grains than beer, and more to... read more
With plenty of scientific detail and practical knowledge about a variety of regenerative practices, Phillips reveals how mycorrhizal fungi are deeply embedded in healthy soils and plant physiology.
A holistic approach emphasizing efficiency and solvency, but also quality of life. Breathe life into your growing endeavors and make your garden a more joyful place for all.
Lorimer profiles 235 native plants, describing their growing needs and habits, wildlife value and native habitat, with gorgeous color photos to emphasize the unique beauty of each species.
by Tom Philpott, 246 pages, 9½x6 ½, hardcover. The bounty in our supermarkets is destroying our soil and water while poisoning workers on which the... read more
by Stephen Harrod Buhner, 564 pages, 6x9, softcover. John Muir said “When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of... read more
Painted portraits of People working for Earth Justice (including 5 from Maine!), accompanied by concise biographies and framed by essays about earth justice.
First published in 1973, this comprehensive guide to canning, freezing and drying the garden’s bounty has been updated and offers useful recipes and trustworthy food-safety protocols.
This book dives deep into the chemical and biological workings of your garden soil! Plenty of in-depth science, but also includes 12 soil amendment recipes simple enough for a layperson to follow.
Placing emphasis on those with special health and dietary needs, Deppe covers her Golden Rules of Gardening, five essential crops you need to survive and thrive, as well as recipes and seed saving.
If thoughts of crisp carrots in March set your mouth watering, you'll love this well-illustrated tour of root cellar designs, featuring varietal selections, best storage conditions, and recipes.
by Dan Brisebois, 256 pages, 7½ x 9, softcover. Canadian farmer and seed grower Dan Brisebois wrote this excellent seed-growing guide with market... read more
by Eliot Coleman, 208 pages, 6x9, hardcover. Maine farmer and legendary organic pioneer Eliot Coleman brings us the distillation of his nearly 60... read more
Full of inspiration and practical advice for gardeners and professional growers. Contains lunar and astronomical charts correlated with planting data, along with interesting articles and essays.
by Robert Kourik, 486 pages, 8½x11, softcover. Don’t fear the thickness of this tome—it’s saving you from reading a 3-foot-tall stack of papers, 200... read more
by Jennifer Jewell, 392 pages, 6x9, hardcover. Organized by a year in the life of a seed, Jewell weaves in her personal story of observing seeds and... read more
by Will Bonsall, 400 pages, 8x10, softcover. As a former apprentice of Will’s, I assumed his book would be a nostalgic journey but not especially... read more
With 26 full-page illustrations (including covers), our exclusive coloring book features some mash-ups you might recall from past catalogs, and some brand-new ones, for an all-ages coloring fun fest.
