"ABC of Vegetable Gardening" by Eben Eugene Rexford is a comprehensive guide to growing vegetables, suitable for both beginners and experienced gardeners. The book covers everything from selecting the right site, preparing the soil, planting, and caring for a variety of vegetables, to harvesting and preserving your produce. The book is divided into two parts: the first part covers the basics of vegetable gardening, including soil preparation, composting, planting techniques, and pest control. The second part is a detailed guide to growing specific vegetables, with information on each plant's requirements, care, and harvesting. The book is written in a clear and concise style, with helpful illustrations and photographs to guide readers through each step of the gardening process. Whether you're starting your first vegetable garden or looking to expand your knowledge, "ABC of Vegetable Gardening" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in growing their own food.
Eben E. Rexford was born on July 16, 1848, in Johnsburg, New York. In 1855, he moved to Ellington, Wisconsin, with his family. When Rexford was 14, the New York Ledger put out his first poems. Rexford wrote many songs, but "Silver Threads Among the Gold," which Hart Pease Danks put to music, is the one that people remember the most. One of the first things to be recorded mechanically was this song. "The Ride of Paul Venarez," which is called a "cowboy poem" even though the author was from Wisconsin, is another poem that keeps getting read. It was made into a song called "Billy Venero'' and has a long and interesting history. Rexford wrote a lot of books. He wrote mostly about gardening. He also wrote a lot of poems and stories. He worked for 14 years at the Ladies Home Journal. In 1908, Lawrence University, where Eben E. Rexford went to school, gave him an honorary doctorate. In 1970, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
