Louise Riotte

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1) Carrots love tomatoes: secrets of companion planting for successful gardening

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Riotte, Louise

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English

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Plant parsley and asparagus together and you'll have more of each, but keep broccoli and tomato plants far apart if you want them to thrive. Utilize the natural properties of plants to nourish the soil, repel pests, and secure a greater harvest. With plenty of insightful advice and suggestions for planting schemes, Louise Riotte will inspire you to turn your garden into a naturally nurturing ecosystem. For over 30 years, this classic companion-gardening...

2) Roses love garlic: companion planting and other secrets of flowers

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Riotte, Louise

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From deterring insect pests with hot peppers to encouraging strawberries by bordering them with chrysanthemums, Louise Riotte shows you how to use the natural qualities of common plants to increase your garden's productivity. Roses Love Garlic profiles hundreds of plants, features sample garden designs, and includes recipes for using your harvest to make herbal cosmetics, medicinal mixtures, and plant-based dyes. You'll enjoy learning about the fascinating...

3) Catfish ponds & lily pads: creating and enjoying a family pond

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Riotte, Louise

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English

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In this book, the author shares her experiences creating a family pond, presented with her trademark mix of facts, anecdotes, lore, and lively humor. Includes: how the Riotte family built a pond; tips on fish farming with catfish, bass, or trout; creating a backyard pool for frogs and water lilies; waterside plants--beneficial and harmful; and recipes, stories, and fascinating asides.

4) Raising animals by the moon: practical advice on breeding, birthing, weaning, and raising animals in harmony with nature

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Riotte, Louise

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Advice on breeding, birthing, weaning, and raising animals in harmony with nature.

5) Berries, Rasp- & Black: A-33

Author

Riotte, Louise

Series

Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin

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English

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Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life. Beloved author and life-long gardener Louise Riotte passed away in 1998 at...