Books for Country Living • Spring 2008 - Workman Publishing

Gardening39“Informative andwell-organized.”— Organic FarmingChristmas TreesLEWIS HILLLewis Hill, an experiencedtree grower, shares hisenthusiasm for the businessin this comprehensive bookof essential information forgrowing and selling trees,wreaths, and holiday greens. Selection of Bookspan’sOutdoorsman’s Edge Book ClubPaper: $12.95 US / $15.95 CANISBN 978-0-88266-566-5; No. 66566UPC 0-37038-00566-0Illustrations throughout160 pages; 6 x 9The Perfect PumpkinGAIL DAMEROWGail Damerow offers detailedinstructions on how to growand harvest more than 95varieties, plus fun ideas forcarving and crafts projectsand more than 30 recipes.The big orange pumpkin isno longer just for Halloween.Paper: $12.95 US / $15.95 CANISBN 978-0-88266-993-9; No. 66993UPC 0-37038-00993-4Illustrations throughout224 pages; 6 x 9Fruits and Berries forthe Home GardenLEWIS HILL“Hill’s expertise andeasy conversational toneilluminate the mysteriesof everything from pollinationto pruning.”— The Washington PostBook World 58,000 copies in printPaper: $18.95 US / $23.95 CANISBN 978-0-88266-763-8; No. 66763UPC 0-37038-00763-3Photographs andillustrations throughout280 pages; 6 x 9SuccessfulSmall-ScaleFarmingKARL SCHWENKESmall-scale farms can be cleaner, smarter, and more efficientthan corporate agribusiness. This inspiring handbook introducesthe small-farm owner to the real potential and the difficultrealities of making a full- or part-time living from the land.Focusing on organic methods, Karl Schwenke discusses soilcare, machinery, the best “cash crops,” and much more. Selection of Bookspan’s Outdoorsman’s Edge Book Club 71,000 copies in printBESTSELLERPaper: $16.95 US / $20.95 CANISBN 978-0-88266-642-6; No. 66642UPC 0-37038-00642-1Illustrations throughout144 pages; 8 x 11BESTSELLERThe Gardener’s Guideto Plant DiseasesBARBARA PLEASANTThe antidotes for the 50 mostcommon plant diseases,with information on whatthey look like, where theyoccur, what they will do tothe plant, and how to controlthem organically.Paper: $14.95 US / $18.50 CANISBN 978-0-88266-274-9; No. 66274UPC 0-37038-00274-4Illustrations throughout192 pages; 6 x 9Seed Sowingand SavingCAROLE B. TURNERLearn when to harvest theseeds of more than 100 vegetables,herbs, and flowers, aswell as how to dry, store, andtest them for viability for thenext growing season. Selection of Bookspan’sHomeStyle Book ClubPaper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CANISBN 978-1-58017-001-7; No. 67001UPC 0-37038-00001-6Illustrations throughout224 pages; 8 x 11Secrets to Great SoilELIZABETH P. STELLGreat soil grows a great garden!More than 300 detailedillustrations and dozens ofcharts show gardeners how tosolve all of their soilproblems. Selection of Bookspan’sHomeStyle Book Club 35,000 copies in printPaper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CANISBN 978-1-58017-008-6; No. 67008UPC 0-37038-00008-5Illustrations throughout224 pages; 8 x 11PruningMade EasyLEWIS HILLBESTSELLERMore than 300 step-by-stepillustrations demonstrate theproper times, equipment, andtechniques for safely pruningtrees, shrubs, hedges, vines,and flowers. Selection of Bookspan’sHomeStyle Book Club 162,000 copies in printPaper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CANISBN 978-1-58017-006-2; No. 67006UPC 0-37038-00006-1Illustrations throughout224 pages; 8 x 11Making YourSmall Farm ProfitableRON MACHERWhether you’re buying anew farm or jump-starting anold one, with Ron Macher’sdown-to-earth advice on planning,farming, and marketingyou’ll make your farm profitable. Selection of Bookspan’sOutdoorsman’s Edge Book Club 43,000 copies in printPaper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CANISBN 978-1-58017-161-8; No. 67161UPC 0-37038-17161-7Photographs andillustrations throughout288 pages; 6 x 9