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"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces how pineapples grow to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces how banana grow to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--

"Filled with personal anecdotes as well as expert observation, investigation, and analysis, longtime agricultural economist Desmond O'Rourke recounts fifty years of Washington State's dynamic, internationally competitive tree fruit industry. He discusses major changes, players, and organizations, as well as significant challenges and emerging threats"-- Provided by publisher.

"When he gets hit in the head by a delicious red fruit, Baby Bear searches for more of this elusive treat until he finds the biggest red fruit of all, in this delightful story about first discoveries and always landing in a safe place."--

7 Miraculous power Leaves Since time immemorial, plants have played a crucial role in the wellbeing and health maintenance of numerous civilizations across the globe. The natural bounty of the earth has continuously provided a rich source of therapeutic agents, with a significant proportion of modern pharmaceuticals having their roots in traditional herbal remedies. As the intersection between botanical science and healthcare becomes increasingly...

This book tells of the author's own orchard that was started by grafting known varieties of apples onto crab apple seedlings. It describes in detail the techniques needed to learn how to graft any species of trees. It is not meant to be an exhaustive list of grafting techniques but uses a proven method that gives reliable results.

The book begins with a short narration of current packaging practices followed by present day horticulture industry. After pointing out the disadvantages of some of the current practices, the author categorically states that we do not need to religiously follow traditional packaging practices if we are serious about curtailing the supply chain loss of fruits and vegetables. The author goes on listing out various types of packaging materials that are...

Mulberry plant is a woody perennial plant. Scientific name of mulberry is Morus spp.. White mulberry is known as Morus alba, red mulberry is known as Morus rubra, and black mulberry is known as Morus nigra. Mulberry belongs to the family Moraceae. Mulberry plants are mainly grown for their fruits and for sericulture purposes. Sericulture is the culture of silk worms where mulberry leaves are used as fodders for silk worms.

Este libro de horticultura es una pequeña guía para el cultivo de vegetales en diferentes entornos, desde el hogar hasta el huerto comercial. Incluye información detallada sobre la selección del sitio y la preparación del suelo, la elección de los cultivos adecuados y la planificación del huerto, así como consejos para el cuidado y mantenimiento de las plantas, la cosecha y el almacenamiento. También se discuten los diferentes tipos de horticultura,...

Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life. Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment...