Agroforestry

SUGARING

EDIBLE FOREST GARDENS
Volume 1: Ecological Vision and Theory for Temperate Climate Permaculture
Volume 2: Ecological Design and Practice for Temperate Climate Permaculture
Dave Jacke, w/ Eric Toensmeier.  Award Winner.  “The first and most definitive book on forest gardening theory and practice in North America.” Two-volume manual spells out & explores the key concepts of forest ecology and applies them to the needs of natural gardeners in temperate climates.  Volume I lays out the vision of the forest garden and explains the basic ecological principles that make it work.  Volume II moves on to practical considerations: concrete ways to design, establish, & maintain a forest garden.  Presents case studies & examples, plus tables, illustrations, and a “plant matrix” that lists hundreds of the best edible & useful species.  The volumes together offer an advanced course in ecological gardening. Vol. I – 8-1/2 x 11, 396p, full color, b&w charts & illustrations, 2005; Vol. II - 8-1/2 x 11, 672p, full color, b&w charts & illustrations, 2005. OVERSIZE
E8792 (Vol. I, hardcover) ..........US $75.00 CAN $86.95
E8806 (Vol. II, hardcover) ..........US $75.00 CAN $86.95
E2608 (2 Volumes, hc) ..........US $150.00 CAN $173.90

GROWING & MARKETING GINSENG, GOLDENSEAL & OTHER WOODLAND MEDICINALS
W. Scott Persons, Jeanine Davis.  A practical guide to the cultivation of woodland botanicals.  Includes recommended methods and marketing ginseng, goldenseal, ramps, black & blue cohosh, bethroot, bloodroot, false unicorn, galax, mayapple, pinkroot, spikenard, wild ginger, wild indigo, and other native woodland medicinals.  Describes plant botany & usage, best management practices, and present market conditions.  A handbook for both prospective & experienced woodland growers. 8-1/2 x 8, 496p, 37 color + 238 b&w photos, 2005.
G5426 paperback ............US $25.00 CAN $29.95

NON-TIMBER FOREST PRODUCTS; Medicinal Herbs, Fungi, Edible Fruits and Nuts, and Other Natural Products from the Forest
Marla R. Emery, Rebecca J. McLain, eds..  Provides a unique analysis of the laws, sociocultural factors, competing political and economic interests, and environmental issues related to wildcrafting.  Offers an analysis of current conditions for harvesting non-timber forest products (NTFPs) in North America, with a focus on the forests of the U.S. Pacific Northwest and Upper Midwest. 5-3/4 x 8-1/2, 176p, tables, figures, 2001.
N0899 paperback ..........US $39.95 CAN $45.95

NONTIMBER FOREST PRODUCTS IN THE UNITED STATES
Eric T. Jones, Rebecca J. McLain, James Weigand, eds..  The first comprehensive examination of nontimber forest products (NTFPs) in the United States, illustrating their diverse importance, describing the people who harvest them, and outlining the steps being taken to ensure access to them.  Provides a cohesive picture of the current and potential role of NTFPs. 6 x 9, 424p, tables, graphs, map, 2002.
N1665 paperback ..........US $29.95 CAN $34.95

THE SILVICULTURAL BASIS FOR AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS
Mark Ashton, Florencia Montagnini.  Provides a silvicultural framework for thinking about the design & practice of agroforestry systems.  Unlike many agroforestry books, this title emphasizes research and thoughts from a forestry perspective rather than an agricultural one.  Many examples are based on the ecological theory of forests that concern the competition for resources of plant-plant & plant-animal mixtures.  Also uses the knowledge gained about the temporal and spatial dynamic and productivity of forests as the basis for silvicultural applications in agroforestry systems. 6-1/8 x 9-1/4, 296p, b&w illustrations, 9 tables, graphs, 1999.
S2065 hardcover ..........US $129.95 CAN $149.95

AGROFORESTRY IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS 
Louise Buck, James Lassoie, Erick Fernandez.  Examines the environmental and social conditions that affect the roles and performance of trees in field- and forest-based agricultural production systems.  Includes case studies from various types of ecological settings for agroforestry.  Provides a better understanding of the ecological interrelationships among forests, soils, and root and water systems. 7-1/2 x 10-1/4, 432p, 1998.
A2941 hardcover ..........US $99.95 CAN $119.95

TRADITIONAL ORCHARDING
Fred Sears, edited by Kary Davis.  A handbook for anyone interested in simply growing fruit in the backyard or running a large commercial orchard.  Originally published in 1914 as a textbook for students of agriculture, this guide contains valuable advice, from choosing the heaviest yielding varieties to pruning for maximum productivity.  Combines practical illustrations with tried and true methods.  An authoritative guide to orcharding for both the hobbyist and the expert grower. 5-1/2 x 8-1/4, 336p, 150+ illustrations, 1914, reprint 2003.
This title has gone out of print, limited stock availability. 
T0021 paperback ..........US $14.95 CAN $18.95

BACKYARD ORCHARDIST: A Complete Guide to Growing Fruit Trees in the Home Garden
Stella Otto.  Award Winner.  A comprehensive guide to starting and maintaining a small orchard in your yard or rural acreage.  Shows how to select trees and the best site for an orchard, prepare the soil for planting, prune for maximum growth and production, control pests and diseases, harvest & store the fruit.  A good step-by-step guide from start to finish. 6 x 9, 250p, b&w illustrations, range maps, 1993.
B2037 paperback ..........US $15.95 CAN $19.95

NUT GROWING ONTARIO STYLE
Society of Ontario Nut Growers.  A guide for growers interested in planting and harvesting nuts. Includes overview and basics of nut growing, and specifics of Black Walnut, Chestnut, Filbert, Heartnut, Persian Walnut, Hickory, Pecan, Nut Pine, Almond, Oak, Persimmon and Pawpaw. 8-1/2 x 11, 172p, b&w illustrations, 1994.
SONG-1 paperback ..........US $13.50 CAN $13.50

GROWING FAMILY FRUIT AND NUT TREES
Marian Van Atta.  How to choose the right tree and variety for your location.  How to plant it, keep it healthy, protect it, and make sure it produces a bountiful harvest.  Includes many recipes. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 144p, b&w illustrations, 1993.
G0018 paperback ..........US $10.95 CAN $12.95

BASICS OF GROWING OF CHRISTMAS TREES
Donald Hilliker.  If you ever wanted to grow and care for evergreen trees for fun or profit, this book will help guide you through the entire process.  This long-time nurseryman (NY) covers all the basics, including tree varieties, planning and planting sites, soils, fertilization, herbicides, marketing, tax considerations, record keeping, and more.  Written for both the beginner and expert nurseryman alike. 8-1/2 x 11, 214p, b&w photos & illustrations, 1991, reprint 1993.
B5021 paperback ..........US $24.95 CAN $30.95

ADDENDUM TO BASICS OF GROWING OF CHRISTMAS TREES
Donald and Joan Hilliker.  This "addendum" continues where "Basics" leaves off (B5021 above).  Virginia pine, Leyland cypress, Sand pine and others are discussed, plus added detail on Scotch pine, Concolor and Douglas fir.  A major segment is devoted to pesticides, toxicity and environmental concerns.  Additional coverage includes: new zone hardiness maps; Integrated Pest Management; new Grade Standards; successful marketing concepts and ideas, and more.  Features "where to find it" and "how to find them" resources (U.S.). 9 x 12, 220p, b&w photos & illustrations, 1992.
A5005 binder ..........US $24.95 CAN $30.95

CHRISTMAS TREES FOR PLEASURE AND PROFIT (3rd revised ed.)
Arthur Chapman, Robert Wray.  Authoritative source, covering suitability of land, species selection, planting, maintenance and protection, and more.  Suitable both for small growers & large commercial plantations. 5-1/2 x 8-1/4, 220p, photos and illustrations, 1984.
C0740 hardcover ..........US $29.95 CAN $34.95

CHRISTMAS TREES - Growing & Selling Trees, Wreaths & Greens
Lewis Hill.  Contains all the advice you need to become a successful grower.  Includes site planning, plantings, care, equipment, weather, and marketing. 6 x 9, 160p, line drawings, 1989.
C5669 paperback ..........US $12.95 CAN $14.95

GINSENG: How to Find, Grow, and Use America’s Forest Gold
Kim Pritts.  This grower’s guide to ginseng covers several techniques, with harvest cycles ranging from 4 to as long as 15 years.  Includes detailed information about the growth requirements of this reclusive, shade-loving plant.  Contains historical and botanical background, coverage on hunting the wild root and conservation, and a chapter on medicinal use of the herb. 5 x 8, 160p, 16 color photos, 1995.
G4778 paperback ..........US $19.95 CAN $23.95

SUGARING

BIGLEAF SUGARING: Tapping the western maple
Gary & Katherine Backlund.  Outlines the sugaring process of the bigleaf maple (western, Oregon and/or broadleaf maple) from start-to-finish – from how to “get started” (including equipment & supplies), tapping, sap collection & handling to syrup making.  Covers sap flow & tree dynamics, tree stand management, personal successes & failures, and more.  A “how-to” primer for those with an interest in tapping the western maple. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 96p, b&w photos + illustrations, 2004.
B0609 paperback ..........US $15.00 CAN $15.00

SUGARING: A Maple Syrup Memoir, with Instructions
Susan Carol Hauser.  A narrative about the act of sugaring, with instructions and recipes.  Hauser reflects on Native American traditions and on the process she herself uses when making maple syrup.  Sections serve as a primer to guide the beginner through every stage of sugaring, from selecting trees and hanging sap buckets to the finished product.  For anyone with an interest in taking up sugaring, everyone with a maple tree, and all those with nostalgia for the rural landscape.  Formerly published as Sugartime. 4-1/2 x 7-1/2, 144p, b&w photos & illustrations, 2004.
S3772 paperback ..........US $12.95 CAN $15.95

BACKYARD SUGARIN’: A Complete How-To Guide (3rd ed.)
Rink Mann.  Revised, expanded edition tells how you can make maple syrup in your own backyard, without having to build a sap house or buy expensive equipment.  “… Indispensable advise to whomever wants to sugar on a shoestring” – Southern Vermont Magazine.  Everything you need to know packed into one small book. 6 x 9, 96p, b&w photos, illustrations, 1976, 1978, repr. 1991, 2005.
B2162 paperback ..........US $10.95 CAN $12.95

SUGARTIME: The Hidden Pleasure of Making Maple Syrup with a Primer for the Novice Sugarer
Susan Carol Hauser.  A lyrical account of a season in the sugarbush in northern Minnesota.  Contains a primer to guide the beginner through every stage of sugaring.  For anyone with an interest in sugaring, everyone who has a maple tree, and all those with a nostalgia for the rural landscape. 4-1/2 x 7-1/2, 143p, b&w illustrations, 1997. 
This title has gone out of print, limited stock availability. 
S5999 hardcover ..........US $12.95 CAN $15.95

THE MAPLE SUGAR BOOK, 50th Anniversary Edition
Helen & Scott Nearing.  A reprint of the Nearings’ Vermont classic, complete with never-before-published photos.  Filled with a history of sugaring from Native American to modern times, with tips on how to tap trees, process sap, and market syrup.  A practical how-to-guide for small-scale operations.  Fifty years after its original publication, it is as relevant as ever to the homestead or small-scale commercial practitioner. 6 x 9, 320p, b&w illustrations, photos, 2000.
M2632 paperback ..........US $17.95 CAN $22.95

THE MAPLE SUGARING STORY
Northeast Historic Films.  Maple sugaring was an early practice of native North American Indians and European settlers in the New World.  It is still the first farm crop of the year following the cold winter in New England & parts of Canada.  This video interweaves legend, science, song, history and geography to tell the story of the maple industry. 28 minutes, color, sound, DVD format.  Produced in Vermont.
M2995 DVD video ..........US $29.95 CAN $35.95
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WHEN THE SUGAR BIRD SINGS: The History of Maple Syrup in Lanark County
Claudia Smith.  From buckets and horse-drawn sleighs to modern pipeline operations, this book recounts the growth & development of this important industry in Lanark County, the Maple Syrup Capital of Ontario.  Personal anecdotes & archival photos from long-time residents illustrate this fascinating history. 8-1/2 x 8-1/2, 132p, historic + b&w photos, 1996.
This title has gone out of print, limited stock availability. 
W247X paperback ..........US $18.95 CAN $18.95
 

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