The Classic Collection of Manuals for Urban Farming and Small-Scale Vegetable Gardening in the City This deluxe Legacy Edition of Hotbeds and Coldframes - FB 1742 is an anthology of reprints of the USDA Farmers' Bulletin pamphlets from 1900-1950 that are full of old-time tips and methods for learning the skills of vegetable and fruit gardening in hotbeds and coldframes, or miniature greenhouses used by vegetable gardeners and farmers for propagating plants. Published in 1935, this vintage pamphlet released by the USDA is perfect for anyone looking for new ideas, or for finding some of the excellent "lost knowledge" of the past! The USDA Farmers' Bulletin was a series of pamphlets that contained useful information on specific topics of interest to farmers, homesteaders, and rural communities. Each pamphlet was written by experts, representing decades, if not centuries of gathered knowledge on each topic. Old farm knowledge goes back generations, and the USDA Farmers' Bulletin was an attempt to capture and share this old-time knowledge to improve productivity on farms. Over 2,000 bulletins were published during the course of its run. This book makes a perfect gift for aspiring or expert gardeners, urban farmers, backyard vegetable growers, canners, homesteaders, home farmers, permaculture enthusiasts, DIY-ers, and handcrafters, This Doublebit Legacy Edition reprint of Hotbeds and Coldframes - FB 1742 is professionally restored and presented from the original sources with the highest degree of fidelity possible. Readers can enjoy this Legacy Edition for generations and learn from its timeless knowledge for years to come. About the Doublebit Press Legacy Edition Reprint Collection Sometimes we need to remember our history to move forward. Sometimes, remembering our heritage is just fun or inspirational. But sometimes, remembering the old ways of doing things gives a human component to handcrafts and traditional arts. With technology playing a major role in everyday life, sometimes we need to take a step back in time to find those basic building blocks used for gaining mastery - the things that we have luckily not completely lost and has been recorded in books over the last two centuries. These skills aren't forgotten, they've just been shelved. It's time to unshelve them once again and reclaim the lost knowledge of self-sufficiency! As a part of the Doublebit Press Legacy Edition Reprints Collection, this unabridged Legacy Edition volume is reprinted in the exact form as it was presented in the original publication. Both important and minor details have equally both been accounted for by our publishing staff, down to the cover, font, layout, and images. It is the goal of Doublebit Legacy Edition series to preserve outdoors heritage, but also be cherished as collectible pieces, worthy of collection in any homesteader's, handcrafter's, or outdoorsperson's library and that can be passed to future generations.