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Honestly, this is something I've thought about after buying pieces of shit watering cans.

A handle design/center of gravity so that when tip the can when pouring it balances weight well and is easy to control. That is most important for me.

A spout that doesn't make too wide of a water cone when being poured. I hate trying to water 1 gallon pots and having a wide stream pouring water all over the ground. My current can does this.

Made of a material that doesn't rust.

It shouldn't leak between the stem and the shower head, a lot of cans have this problem where the parts connect.

2.5 gallons or so seems like a good size.

Edit: just read singdog say the same thing.

Also, it occurs to me that a can that is squatter rather than tall may pour more easily. I wonder about experimenting with making the can squatter than most cans as a unique design feature. However, if it's too squat water may slosh out when walking, or be awkard to handle when water shifts around in it. Something to think about.

One more thing. This tea kettle is well known for its design and pours like an effortless ergonomic dream, better design than any other kettle I've used. http://www.amazon.com/Sori-Yanagi-Stainless-Steel-Kettle/dp/B0000DIJ6U. Anyway, notice the unique shape of the stem. I think the fat part at the base of the stem helps balance the pot during the pour. The flare towards the end means you can pour easily at a gentle angle. Also notice the handle is higher toward the front. It's also squatter than a lot of modern teapots. I believe the designer is famous, maybe something to check out.

the library is aways a good source. Guidebooks on common weeds, ornamental plants, woody plants, vegetables, and trees are always valuable. Alot of the horticulture school stuff is memorizing species. Go though college extension websites for information freely or cheaply provided to farmers on everything including the absolute basics of herbicides, diseases, pests and treatments, and soil and water management. Journals and publications are useful as well.
I also recommend the Ball Red Book for alot of the info on greenhouse production and management.
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you will want to read this book https://www.amazon.com/So-You-Want-Start-Nursery/dp/0881925845, as well as vol 2 of the "Ball Red Book" . https://m.barnesandnoble.com/w/ball-redbook-volume-2-jim-nau/1100440834 Talk to your nearest agriculural school extension service for a crapton of free info on how to get started and contact your nearest farmers market to ask questions on what people have been buying and how to participate. START SMALL. DO NOT START INVESTING IN EXPENSIVE GIANT GREENHOUSES OR IRRIGATION SYSTEMS. The first book will give you lots of info on systems that can scale and how to kludge them together. I have worked with multimillion dollar growers who started out years ago with a cheap hoop greenhouse and a crop of 100 poinsettias. Slow and steady! GOOD LUCK!

I've found this book to be a very good reference.

American Horticultural Society Plant Propagation: The Fully Illustrated Plant-by-Plant Manual of Practical Techniques https://www.amazon.com/dp/0789441160/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_jhgZCbGDR8N9C

If you want to see for yourself, give it a shot. Take a cutting, dip in rooting hormone, stick in well draining substrate, increase humidity and light for 2 weeks. Check to see for roots. Best of luck.

https://www.amazon.com/Botany-Day-Patterns-Method-Identification/dp/1892784351

Botany in A Day and Botany for Gardeners, which was mentioned above were both books that were used in my classes when I got my horticulture degree. They’re both very approachable and easy to understand and will give you a good basis for building your plant ID knowledge. I would also suggest familiarizing yourself with both native and invasive plants in your region and going out with a dichotomous key and keying some of them out.
Good luck to you!

Yes keeping the dear out can be tough, it really comes down to how hungry they are, and it only takes one browsing to really set a planting back, especially in the early stages. They'll prune all the growing points for you ;O Thats a really complex issue and the answers depend on what your overall project is.

I think if you just stay mindful of what might limit the Mimosa from being helpful, you'll be fine. It sounds like it wont be stressed in that situation. There are many other trailing legumes like that that you could mix in for good measure like alfalfa. Try several at once and see what thrives. Just remember an excess of N can cause pest and disease problems in overly-vigorous growth, in some cases.

Are you doing hugelculture (sp?) style beds?

Also, if you are trying to create stock-proof fencing you should read more about hedgelaying. I don't think anyone does this in north america but the results are second to none in terms of functionality. I own that book, its an exceptionally complete manual

One of the handiest texts I had to get for my horticulture classes was Plant Propagation: Principles and Practices. The 2017 version only costs 13 USD new and is pretty much the same textbook as the 2019 version. If she really wants to go into horticulture propagation, I really recommend this to supplement a program. It has great info on the hows and whys of cuttings, root stocks, and most common species of herbaceous and woody plants.

I second the Monty Don rec, but do you know what aspect of plants you're most interested in?

There's a nice book Botany for Gardeners that goes into the details of how plants work if that's what you want to know, but it isn't going to tell you how to grow plants in your yard.

https://www.amazon.com/Botany-Gardeners-3rd-Brian-Capon/dp/160469095X

Botanical Latin https://www.amazon.com/dp/0881926272/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_RQiODbD6MT818

Extremely helpful to understand the frequently descriptive nature of the plant names.

Try flash cards. Maybe common name on one side Latin on the other. If you run through these flash cards repeatedly you will actually know the common and Latin names of a bunch of trees.

You better have a hook on how you recognize what a leaf/seed/flower/bud looks like. All I can think is that it comes from repeatedly looking at the plant and naming it.

right fertilizer is made readily available via protozoa and nematoads. and other beneficial bacteria dying and the rhizosphere uptakes said nutrient from fertilizer. but i think he was looking for a simple answer.

edit: I highly recommend this book https://www.amazon.ca/Teaming-Microbes-Organic-Gardeners-Revised/dp/1604691131

I have used cut resistant gloves like these for years. They have saved my fingers more than a few times while pruning. They provide good dexterity and grip.

Pakel Y-01-08 High Performance En388 CE Level 5 Cut Resistant Knit Wrist Gloves (Size 8/Medium) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XDRYBY8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_8ZNAzbAM1S37C

RHS Latin for gardeners. Its a lovely illustrated hardback.. listing roots of plant nomenclature with small features on reoccuring themes.

"RHS Latin for Gardeners: Over 3,000 Plant Names Explained and Explored" https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/184533731X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_wwj8BbRQHQTH4

There is not a general rule.

Though conifer's don't really propagate from cuttings.


Here's a good reference:


The Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation: From Seed to Tissue Culture


https://www.amazon.com/Reference-Manual-Woody-Plant-Propagation/dp/1604690046

True, it's not sexism.

This is his book though:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Allergy-Fighting-Garden-Asthma-Allergies-Landscaping/dp/1607744910/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453050260&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Allergy-Fighting+Garden%3A+Stop+Asthma+and+Allergies+with+Smart+Landscaping

So I'll deal with the barely visible aphid problem with this.

But do you think I should get a larger plant pot?(assuming its still salvageable). The plant is around 8 inches tall and the diameter of the pot is 8cm, with what looks like roots coming out of the bottom.

Forgive my bad care, I'm new to this gardening. Can it really be saved]? (Just pulled it in from outside - slight rain)

I'll try and find them. Also, the same professor is one of the authors of this book, its worth a read.

https://www.amazon.com/People-Plant-Relationships-Setting-Research-Priorities-ebook/dp/B07CKD77JN/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=people+plant+relationships&qid=1557338539&s=gateway&sr=8-1

Dirr is a god among men.

He's written lots of stuff.

https://www.amazon.com/Stearns-Dictionary-Plant-Names-Gardeners/dp/088192556X