Town and Window Gardening: Including the Structure, Habits, and Uses of Plants (Classic Reprint)

Town and Window Gardening helps you grow and learn with plants in small spaces. This practical guide teaches the structure, habits, and uses of plants while showing how to care for window boxes, pots, and hanging baskets in urban settings. The edition emphasizes clear, hands-on steps you can follow at home or in school.The book frames gardening as both a craft and a science, using simple explanations of how plants grow, what they need, and how to observe their changes over time. It also shares ideas drawn from classroom demonstrations and community projects, making it easy to adapt for family learning or teaching. Clear, step-by-step directions for planting, watering, and maintenance in town or apartment settings. Plain explanations of plant parts and how they function in growth and health. Hands-on activities, from sowing seeds to nurturing window boxes and pots. Real-world examples of school-based gardening projects and their community impact.Ideal for readers of home gardening, school projects, and anyone curious about plants in tight spaces. Read more