The Plant Propagator's Bible
The Plant Propagator's Bible
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Summary
Creating new plants from existing ones is one of the most rewarding aspects of gardening. This work explains the natural process and conditions in which plants grow and reproduce, and shows gardeners how to use these systems to propagate any plant that grows in their garden or greenhouse - or even on their windowsill.
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The Plant Propagator's Bible by Miranda Smith
With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, veteran horticulture teacher Miranda Smith provides a complete reference showing every step for cultivating new plants--whether from seed or cuttings or with techniques such as layering, grafting, and budding. Propagating new plants from existing ones is not only sustainable but also rewarding for gardeners of all skill levels. The Plant Propagator's Bible offers a solid and complete, go-to reference for expert gardeners but is also a perfect primer for the novice plant lover and horticulturalist. Smith teaches readers, with the support of hundreds of 4-color photos and detailed illustrations, the natural process and conditions in which plants grow and reproduce, and shows gardeners how to use these systems to propagate any plant that grows in their garden or greenhouse--or even on their windowsill. The book features:- An A to Z directory of more than 1,000 individual plant species--with appropriate propagation techniques for aquatics, ornamental plants, houseplants, shrubs, trees, vegetables, and wildflowers
- What Can Go Wrong advice for each type of plant, explaining potential problems and how to prevent or fix them
- Detailed, step-by-step illustrations and annotated photographs
Miranda Smith is an experienced editor who has written many books for both children and adults on subjects ranging from sharks and the human body to ancient Egypt and courgettes. Having raised three children in east London, she still lives in the family home with her husband and two cats.
Sean Callery is a teacher and an author of fiction and nonfiction for kids.
Miranda Smith is an experienced editor who has written many books for both children and adults on subjects ranging from sharks and the human body to ancient Egypt and courgettes. Having raised three children in east London, she still lives in the family home with her husband and two cats.
Sean Callery is a teacher and an author of fiction and nonfiction for kids.
Miranda Smith is an experienced editor who has written many books for both children and adults on subjects ranging from sharks and the human body to ancient Egypt and courgettes. Having raised three children in east London, she still lives in the family home with her husband and two cats.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781594864483 |
| ISBN 10 | 1594864489 |
| Title | The Plant Propagator's Bible |
| Author | Miranda Smith |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Rodale Press |
| Year published | 2007-03-06 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |