Amateur Gardencraft: A Book for the Home-Maker and Garden Lover by Eben E. Rexford
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"Amateur Gardencraft: A Book for the Home-Maker and Garden Lover" by Eben E. Rexford is a gardening guide written in the early 20th century. This instructional work caters to non-professional gardeners, focusing on home landscaping, plant cultivation, and creating aesthetically pleasing gardens through personal effort rather than hiring professionals. The overarching theme highlights the beauty and satisfaction derived from nurturing one's garden and making a home uniquely one's own. The opening of
the text emphasizes the joy of home-making through gardening, advocating for the gradual and personal cultivation of one's space. Rexford explains that home improvement stems from simple beginnings, evolving through trial, experimentation, and growth alongside nature. He reassures readers that achieving a successful garden does not require extensive expertise but rather dedication and a love for the process. Illustrative examples and practical advice are promised throughout the work to support amateurs in their gardening initiatives, ultimately leading to a home that reflects their personal touch. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Rexford, Eben E. (Eben Eugene), 1848-1916 |
|---|---|
| Title | Amateur Gardencraft: A Book for the Home-Maker and Garden Lover |
| Credits |
Produced by Audrey Longhurst and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SB: Agriculture: Plant culture |
| Subject | Gardening |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25278 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-25278-0 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 286 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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