Short History of Gardening and Agriculture

Agriculture and Gardening HistoryGardening and agriculture are important pillars of our culture. Short History of Gardening and Agriculture relates the story of agriculture from Neolithic times until the emergence of modern agriculture.Neolithic RevolutionDuring the Neolithic Revolution that began around the end of the last Ice Age, about 11,000 years ago. Humans, who had been dependent upon hunting and gathering practices and learn the techniques that would lead to the growing, harvesting and storage of food. This allowed the human population to grow and civilization to stabilize.Native American Agricultural PracticesLearn how the Native Americans practiced agriculture in the New World as they practiced the Three Sisters method of farming.Ancient AgricultureThe agricultural and farming practices of the Greeks, Romans and Egyptians are also covered in the book. Medieval Agriculture And FarmingReaders will learn many of the tools, crops and practices of Medieval farmers. A monthly journal of the life of the medieval farmer is also included.Colonial AgricultureAgriculture was an immediate necessity the early settlers, as the vast distance from the colonies to the home countries made supply from Europe almost impossible. The book covers the planting, harvesting and storage methods of the colonists during the colonial period.Vegetable, Grain and Livestock CropsThe book also discusses the major vegetable and grain crops humans rely upon for food. Livestock like chickens, pigs, cattle, goats and sheep are also included. One section each for dogs and cats relates how these much beloved animals began their long association with people.