02292cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000046001122450156001582640051003143000047003653360026004123370026004383380036004645000031005005080080005315201261006115340045018726530014019178560042019319990017019739550UtSlPG20260610133233.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aSB1 aBailey, L. H.q(Liberty Hyde),d1858-195410aManual of Gardening (Second Edition) :bA Practical Guide to the Making of Home Grounds and the Growing of Flowers, Fruits, and Vegetables for Home Use 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-12-01  aProduced by by Steve Schulze and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders  a"Manual of Gardening" by L. H. Bailey is a practical guide to gardening and landscaping, published in the early 20th century. The book aims to assist home gardeners in creating aesthetically pleasing gardens while cultivating flowers, fruits, and vegetables. It emphasizes the significance of personal connection to gardening, suggesting that every family can have their garden, regardless of the space they possess.  The opening of the book establishes a strong philosophy around gardening, defining a garden as a personal and expressive element of one's home. Bailey stresses that the essence of gardening lies not merely in the selection of plants but in the emotional satisfaction they bring. He argues for a mindset that embraces the joy of growing plants, even if they are not the exact choices intended. The author shares insights on the intrinsic beauty of plants that naturally flourish in their environments and encourages a loving acceptance of the flora that thrives, regardless of whether they were deliberately planted. This sets the tone for the book, which blends practical advice on garden design and plant care with a deeper appreciation for the joy and satisfaction that gardening can yield. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGardening40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9550  c51251d51251