Principles of Horticulture is an excellent introduction to a wide range of aspects of commercial and leisure horticulture. Written in a highly accessible and readable style, this book has already proved invaluable to a broad selection of readers, particularly students on horticulture courses and keen amateur gardeners. It also provides a handy basic reference for professionals. This is the leading introductory horticulture text for 20 years. It features many photographs now in colour for the first time. It includes a brand new chapter on climate and microclimate.