A Plain and Easy Introduction to the Knowledge and Practice of Gardening: With Hints on Fish-Ponds (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles Marshall

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266604773 ISBN 13: 9780266604778

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master practical gardening and pond-keeping in one trusted guide.

This book combines hands-on horticulture with clear advice on creating and managing fish ponds for home use. It covers growing vegetables and fruits alongside notes on designing, stocking, and maintaining water features for enjoyment and food.

The guide presents straightforward directions on garden planning, planting around ponds, and raising edible crops, while also detailing how to plan and regulate pond life. It emphasizes practical methods, humane care, and mindful use of space for a productive, peaceful garden.

• Stocking and managing ponds with fish such as carp, tench, perch, and potential pike, including size ranges and when they mature.
• Planning pond size, water quality, and seasonal care to support healthy fish and plants.
• Procedures for moving, feeding, and storing fish, plus notes on breeding, spawning, and weed or pest considerations.
• Humane, efficient methods for handling fish intended for food and guidelines for maintaining water safety and cleanliness.

Ideal for readers who enjoy combining a kitchen garden with a fish-pond hobby, and for those seeking practical, readable guidance in one reference.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266604773
• ISBN 13: 9780266604778
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 454