Before there were mobile apps, smartphones, kindles or computers, there were books.
There were no passwords, downloads, directories or folders.
There were no passwords, downloads, directories or folders.
They were stored on shelves or in stacks on tables or sitting on the floor around the room.
Some books came in collections — remember encyclopedias, the original Internet search? You can only find them at flea markets and garage sales these days.
Some books are bigger than a tablet and have incredible pictures, most likely taken with cameras loaded with Kodachrome film.
Pictures of gardens from all over the world.
I have books written by experts like Neil Sperry and by authors that just like to assemble pictures or collections with a vintage look like Susan Waggoner.
Aside from general gardening or picture books, there are some very useful old books on specific plants and gardening techniques.
Forcing is one that gardeners with no yard, no deck, no patio can use — you can pick up bulbs at your local nursery and even an amateur can work magic in a small vase.
Today, knock-out roses are very popular. And why wouldn't they be? They're easy to grow and seem to be much less susceptible to diseases and require less maintenance than other rose varieties. If you have the time, roses are a great addition to any garden.
Better Homes and Gardens has built a media powerhouse to serve people who like to spend time decorating their homes and designing their gardens.
Better Homes and Gardens is one of the few gardening publications still around.
These two were once my favorites, but they're out of print now.
A lot of people think all magazines and books will share that same fate at some point in the near future.
The same fate as encyclopedias, cameras, kodachrome and heirloom roses.
Maybe they're right.
But I still enjoy all those nice bright colors and the greens of summers that makes you think all the world's a sunny day, oh yeah!
No comments:
Post a Comment