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Buy only a used book
I bought this book through the mail and I wont tell you how much I spent on it.It really does have some interesting facts.A lot of repetitive ideas that can be confusing some times.Some of the tonics and things that I tried made my garden worse.In fact, it burnt some of my plants to the ground!Some of his recipes are confusing.Such as: he recommeds everything in this 20 gallon hose end sprayer.I went to many garden centers and everyone laughed at me.Nobody carries anything that large.that is for a garden the size of Texas!Who are these people that the tonics worked for?Come to my house and help me, then.

Great Green book of Garden Secrets
This is a wonderful and practical book.I tried two of the receipes in the book and had instant improvement in the appearance of my indoor and outdoor plants.I will be getting several copies for my gardening friends and family.

Grow your own
If you want to have the best "buds" on the block , I "highly" recommend this gem of a book.Read more

Subjects:  1. Gardening    2. Gardening / Horticulture    3. Gardening/Plants    4. Organic    5. Techniques    6. Gardening / Techniques   

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Finally Organization
Jerry Baker's Green Grass Magic is a wonderful book for people who want to know more about growing grass (the turf kind) but, don't want to be to technical. He does get into the technical aspects of Grass but those sections are delivered simply and in small chuncks with a dose of humor. What I like about Mr. Baker is that reading his books is a bit like talking withyour grandfather, he interjects tidbits about how life was and wisdom from his Grandma Putt, in with his advice for your lawn. Mr. Baker has finally gotten better in orginazing his books. You can quickly find the information that you want. His chapter headings give you an idea about that that chapter is about which makes it easier to find a given subject and the book is indexed. He has put all of the recipies that crop up in the book for his various tonics and such in the back of the book as well as through out the book. It makes it a lot easier to look up what is in a given tonic. I like the tonics that he gives though, the neighbors raise eyebrows when they find that I am buying Beer for my lawn, but, if you do what he tells you to do then you will have a more beautiful lawn.

Jerry Baker's Green Grass Magic
Good info.Have used one of the tonics and found that it does work...

Tips and Tonics
The tips and tonics for yard care alone make this book worth the price.I have spent numerous $$ on trying to get my yard in tip top shape, with chemicals and expensive items.Jerry has simple, grocery store items, that can help make a sad yard happy! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Gardening    2. Gardening / Horticulture    3. Gardening/Plants    4. Landscape Horticulture    5. Lawns    6. Turfgrass Management    7. Gardening / Lawns   

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Jerry's book of garden solutions
Great book!A gradening book with humor and great "old-fashion" advice that actually works.What more can you want from a book.Easy to read, fun to read and very informative.I recommend it highly!

jerry bakers giant book of garden solutions
i really liked the book and found it very user friendly

Great Resource for gardening tips
As with many other Jerry Baker books, this one is filled with unique recipes that are easy to make.He also gives out a variety of tips on gardening in general, and then on a variety of plants. The scope of this book is broad as he covers getting your beds ready, chosing what to plant, what to plant next to each other, and how to keep your garden growing well.He also tells you how to harvest, store your veggies, and he even tells you how to cook some of the items that come out your garden.
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Subjects:  1. Gardening    2. Gardening / Horticulture    3. Gardening/Plants    4. Home Gardening    5. Organic    6. Reference    7. Techniques    8. Gardening / Techniques   

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Fantastic Resource
I have thoroughly enjoyed going through this book.I have not been able to try everything, but what I have tried works. The book is written so that it is easy to follow.There are hundreds and hundreds of "recipes" and tips which can be used to remedy any number of situations around the house/yard/garden.The best thing is that most of the ingredients were already in my kitchen cabinet - at least for the things that I've wanted to try so far.I also appreciate that this book provides alternative methods to the use of hazardous chemicals/pesticides.Additionally, this book provides a wonderful offering of recipes for self-care (pampering) such as lotions and tonics, and hair and skin care.Even if you've never even THOUGHT about making your own "stuff," this book will introduce you to any number of concoctions that you can have fun experimenting with.I highly recommend this book... have fun seeing what works for you! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cleaning & Caretaking - Household Hints    2. Do-It-Yourself    3. Gardening    4. General    5. Health    6. Healthy Living    7. Home Management    8. Home economics    9. House & Home    10. Miscellanea    11. House & Home / Cleaning & Caretaking   

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Jerry Baker's Old Time Gardening Wisdom
I have been looking for this book forever.....At least 12 years ago,when I became my mother's caregiver, the only thing that we
Keep yourgarden healthy
This book contains a lot of information that helps to keep your lawn and garden healthy.Most problems can be solved by using formulas contained in this book rather than comercial products that are expensive and confusing.

Fun to Read, Great Resource, Reap the Rewards
Have you ever wondered how gardeners of the past produced such magnificent greenery without the big name chemical companies?Read more

Subjects:  1. Gardening    2. Gardening / Horticulture    3. Gardening/Plants    4. General    5. Handbooks, manuals, etc    6. Herb gardening    7. Horticultural Crops    8. Organic gardening    9. Techniques    10. Vegetable gardening    11. Gardening / General   

Subjects:  1. Do-It-Yourself    2. Health Care    3. Health Care Issues    4. Home Improvement / Construction    5. Home Maintenance And Repair    6. House & Home    7. Reference    8. Repair    9. House & Home / Reference   

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Has many helpful tips if not a systematic guide
This book is not a detailed lawn program for lawn care.It is more or less a collection of articles and tips on lawn care.I certainly found many useful tips and helpful advice as I read through the book.However, in reading it front to back you will find that Mr. Baker differs in some small details from one presentation to the next, but his overall conception of what goes into a good lawn remains quite consistent throughout. The greenest grass imaginable
I bought this book for my husband.He follows it faithfully, and you can see the results in our yard.We have the most beautiful, lush grass in the neighborhood - which seems to be a miracle, since our yard was an overgrownfield just two years ago.Jerry Baker provides simple ways to establishand maintain your lawn.I also appreciate the fact that we do not have togo to a gardening store to find the items recommended in his book.

It might be easier to be green than you think!
I'm sure my fellow gardeners have noticed how a nicely tended strip of grass sets off a garden bed perfectly! Designers say our eyes need a place to rest before we can see all the beauty in front of us. Although mostpeople make their New Years resolutions in December or January, I promisemyself every July I am going to do something about my grass.....somethingother than dig it all up. We've all seen Jerry Baker on television sprayingammonia and dish soap all over his yard...I find it very intriguing.Jerry's book on lawn care has a ton of info to offer..and true enough it isa little hard to follow sometimes, but most people will not do everythinganyway. For my poor lawn anything is an improvement, so if you aretask-oriented, schedule based and really really care about your lawn thisbook should be very helpful. There are a lot of chemicals included in theregimen so beware if you like me avoid them. But there is a lot here thatwill be used on my own little patch of soon to be healthier grass. If youwant more details, reviews of other gardening books or simple little gardenmusings. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Gardening / Horticulture    2. Gardening/Plants    3. Grasses    4. Lawns    5. Gardening / Lawns   

Editorial Review

This is a hands-on manual for the gardener who imagines he has a brown thumb, will murder a houseplant by looking at it the wrong way, and couldn't grow mold on bread. Jerry Baker, one of America's best-known garden experts, has written a book with a sense of humor that covers all your current or potential gardening issues: a green lawn, productive fruit tress, healthy shrubs and trees, and when and where to plant what. He offers shortcuts that can save you time, work, and money; home remedies for healthy plants; and many tips on growing lavish flowers and healthy vegetables and fruit.Read more

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I have the greenest grass in my subdivision!
This is a super book that will give you common sense, easy step methods to the best looking lawn and landscape around.We moved into a new house that had no grass or landscaping when we moved in.Three weeks later, we had neighbors stopping by our house to find out what our secret was to starting and KEEPING grass growing in our difficult to grow clay front yard. This book contains basic fundamentals on pruning, manicuring, and how to's on picking the right grass and ingredients for your lawn.

Thanks from a Granny Gardener
nice to receive something advertized 'like new' that is like new. Unconventional Ideas that work!
This book is filled with common sense ideas that guess what, they work.I love his approach of using simple, and logical ideas that will make you have a better lawn.From easy to mix fertilizer treatments to different ways to aerate your lawn.If you are looking for inexpensive ways to perk up your lawn, this is the book for you. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Flowers - General    2. Gardening    3. Gardening / Horticulture    4. Gardening/Plants    5. Reference    6. Techniques    7. Gardening / Reference   

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Great read
Very informative and entertaining. I liked the "down home" stories and practical advise. Growing my own fruits and vegetables is very important in my attempt to establish a more self sufficient lifestyle. This book is a very enjoyable read from start to finish. Finding answers is also quick and easy. I'm looking forward to trying some of the tonics and also buying more of Mr. Bakers books. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Fruit    2. Fruit Crops    3. Gardening    4. Gardening / Horticulture    5. Gardening/Plants    6. General    7. Techniques    8. Vegetable Crops    9. Vegetable gardening    10. Vegetables    11. Gardening / Vegetables   

Subjects:  1. Agriculture - General    2. Gardening    3. Gardening / Horticulture    4. Gardening/Plants    5. General    6. Pest Control In Field Crops    7. Pest Control In Horticultural Crops    8. Reference    9. Techniques    10. Technology & Industrial Arts    11. Gardening / Reference   

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VERY INSPIRING
I've always loved Jerry Baker's tips and knew I had to buy his vegetable gardening book when I decided to start my very first garden in 2001.I liked the fact that he included both gardening organically and with the use of chemicals.His ideas and tonics are simple and environmentally friendly which I think is very important today.He also encourages planning first and then planting.My first time out I had great success and am looking forward to planning next years crop.I highly recommend this book for beginners as well as those of you who don't want to waste time experimenting but learning from someone who has been gardening for many years.

Very Good Book, Full of Useful Info
This is a very good book which is full of useful gardening information and Jerry Baker's writing style is entertaining to read.I have been gardening for about 4 years with limited success.This book has provided me withlots of valuable information to hopefully improve my garden in the years tocome.It has also given me the confidence to expand my garden and to tryto grow some vegetables I have been afraid to try in the past.Read more

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From a bird lover
This book has some great tips and information for bird feeding.Unfortunately the same information is repeated over and over.A smaller book could have easily included all information. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Bird Behavior    2. Bird attracting    3. Bird feeders    4. Birds    5. Birds & Birdwatching - General    6. Feeding and feeds    7. Nature    8. Nature/Ecology    9. Organic    10. Nature / Birds & Birdwatching   

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every gardener should have this
I have been gardening with perennials for years
Great for the beginner
This book offers lots of helpful tips for the beginning gardener.The author includes many practical ideas for everything from planning and preparing the soil to dealing with common problems.The book also includes a number of his "famous" recipes for a variety of uses in your garden. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Floriculture    2. Flowers - Perennials    3. Gardening    4. Gardening / Horticulture    5. Gardening/Plants    6. Landscape gardening    7. Perennials    8. Gardening / Flowers / Perennials   

Subjects:  1. Floriculture    2. Flowers - General    3. Gardening    4. Gardening / Horticulture    5. Gardening/Plants    6. Gardening / Flowers / General   

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The Flower Man knows his stuff
Jerry Baker is wise in the ways of flora. His formulas work very well and have sent my garden into a bloom festival. I am very pleased with the purchase and consider it well woth the money. I only gave it four stars because roses were the only part of the garden I have used his ideas on so far. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Flower gardening    2. Flowers - General    3. Gardening    4. Gardening / Horticulture    5. Gardening/Plants    6. Landscape    7. Landscape Horticulture    8. Ornamental Plants    9. Plants, Ornamental    10. Techniques    11. Gardening / Techniques   

Editorial Review

Jerry Baker is known as America's master gardener--millions of would-be gardeners have warmed to his folksy PBS appearances and made bestsellers out of Read more

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This book covers almost everything!
Although there isn't an index entry for Jerry's various tonics and sprays, they're almost all there. As a Master Gardener, I appreciate his informal style, the ready availability of the products he suggests using, and thathe doesn't condescend in his choice of plants - this is more than abeginner's book. I have seen gardens enhanced by his methods, and theywork! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Flower gardening    2. Flowers    3. Flowers - General    4. Gardening    5. Gardening / Horticulture    6. Gardening/Plants    7. General    8. Landscape gardening    9. Gardening / Flowers / General   

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Good in therory, not in practice.
Well the book seems to give great advice on paper, but after using his tonics and potions, all my plants took sick and most got bugs and died. JERRY BAKER'S HAPPY, HEALTHY HOUSEPLANTS
THIS IS MY FIRST EXPERIENCE AT BUYING A USED BOOK, BUT IT WON'T BE MY LAST.THE BOOK WAS IN PERFECT CONDITION AND WAS WRAPPED VERY SECURELY.I AM A BEGINNING GARDENER AND THE BOOK WAS VERY HELPFUL TO ME. I'M LEARNING PLANT NAMES, POTTING CONDITIONS AND AND GETTING AN OVERALL COURSE IN THE BEAUTY OF PLANTS.

Good information; definitely not for everyone
It is important to note that this is not a reference for plant varieties, but rather a "...for Dummies" style guide to houseplant selection, maintenance, and propagation.The information is general, rather than plant-specific, and there are no specimen pictures in this book.Chapters are organized by subject, such as lighting considerations, warning sign recognition, & interior decorating, with cartoon pictures to illustrate specific points.Read more

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Herbal Pharmacy
Jerry Baker's books are always concise, practical, and never leave room for guess work. In this book he has applied those principals to give us a small book packed full of specific information and done it with witt and humor.He has helped preserve a dying art and preserved information for generations to come. I have several large herbal reference books, but none give specific amounts to take of an herb, which left me guessing. He gives specific details and also tells you in the margins counterindications if the herb might not be appropriate to take. For people who take their herbs seriously, they will not find a better guide. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Gardening    3. Gardening/Plants    4. Herb Gardening    5. Herbal Medications    6. Herbs    7. Pharmacology    8. Utilization    9. Gardening / Herbs