Kalendarium Hortense Or The Gardners Almanac: Directing What He Is To Do Monthly Throughout The Year, And What Fruits And Flowers Are In Prime (1683)

Kalendarium Hortense, also known as The Gardners Almanac, is a book written by John Evelyn and first published in 1683. The book is a guide for gardeners, providing them with advice on what to do each month of the year and which fruits and flowers are in their prime at different times of the year.The book is divided into twelve chapters, one for each month of the year. Each chapter provides information on the tasks that a gardener should perform during that month, such as sowing seeds, pruning trees, and harvesting crops. The book also provides information on the different fruits and flowers that are in season during each month, as well as tips on how to care for them.In addition to its practical advice, Kalendarium Hortense also includes a wealth of information on the history and culture of gardening. Evelyn draws on his own experiences as a gardener and his extensive knowledge of horticulture to provide readers with a comprehensive guide to the art of gardening.Overall, Kalendarium Hortense is a valuable resource for anyone interested in gardening or the history of horticulture. Its practical advice and historical insights make it a fascinating read for gardeners of all levels of experience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. Read more