 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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