Book Description
This comprehensive book provides a thorough scientific foundation on the growth and care of plants common to all horticultural commodities. Continuing in the tradition of the first edition, it incorporates the principles behind the techniques described in other ''how-to'' horticulture texts. By providing readers with a thorough grounding in the science of horticulture, it successfully prepares them for more specialized studies in nursery management, floriculture, landscaping, vegetable and fruit science. ... Read more

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Most referenced textbook
I was fortunate enough to have Dr. Preece as an instructor for the General Horticulture class when I started college.Little did I know that I would be referring to this book when I was preparing for qualification exams for PhD in Botany.This textbook is an invaluable tool for students who want to further their education

Titles are decieving...
This book is by no means basic as the subtitle "an introductory textbook" states. In fact, this is one of the most detailed, and comprehensive books available on the subject. Covering everything from total plant anatomy all the way to pathology, nutrition, propagation, and beyond, it is an invaluable resource for any hort or botany student. Hobbyists will also find this book invaluably enlightening, as it can help them answer common questions such as why leaves on tomato plants are turning yellow.

Great book invaluable to horticultural students
I have recently completed a BSc (HONS) in horticulture and found this book very useful. I used many text during my degree, however this was the one I refered to most. I think that students particularily in the initial stages of a degree or diploma course would find the book most valuable. Many areas of interest are covered e.g. biological control of plant pathogens, irrigation and many other areas that may not be apparent from the books title. There are many good pictures and diagrams and each chapter has useful references. This book will also be of interest to horticultural professionals. ... Read more

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Elementary text covers introduction to horticulture
Plant biology for the beginning horticulture student.A broad survey of topics a horticulture student should know something about, including genetics, plant anatomy and biology, botanical terminology, basic techniques of propagation and culture, etc.If you have studied botany, plant physiology and general biology, you don't need this book.I work in landscaping and found the book short on practical information that is specific to horticulture.

horticulture
I find the product very, very good because it answers all my questions about the horticulture. ... Read more

Book Description
Did you know that plants and plant products can be used to improve people’s cognitive, physical, psychological, and social functioning? Well, they can, and Horticulture as Therapy is the book to show you how! If you are already familiar with the healing potential of horticultural therapy, or even practice horticultural therapy, this book will help you enrich your knowledge and skills and revitalize your practice. You will learn how horticultural therapy can be used with different populations in a variety of settings, what resources are available, effective treatment strategies, and the concepts behind horticultural treatment.

The first comprehensive text on the practice of horticulture as therapy, this one-of-a-kind book will enable the profession to educate future horticultural therapists with fundamental knowledge and skills as they embark on careers as practitioners, researchers, and educators. You come to understand the relationship between people and plants more deeply asyou learn about:

• vocational, social, and therapeutic programs in horticulture
• special populations including children, older adults, those who exhibit criminal behavior, and those with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health disorders, or traumatic brain injury
• use of horticultural therapy in botanical gardening and community settings
• adaptive gardening techniques
• applied research
• documentation and assessment in horticultural practice

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Comprehensive overview of horticultural therapy
This is a valuable and comprehensive introduction to the use of gardening and other related activities to promote health and well-being, among a range of different clients, including children and young people, older people and those experiencing physical disabilities. While the introductory chapters provide a valuable and succinct overview of the theories that underpin this growing profession, some of the later chapters on specific client groups are less satisfying and would benefit from updating at some point in the near future. ... Read more

Product Description
With 512 full color pages and 1120 full color photographs and illustrations, Marijuana Horticulture: The Indoor/Outdoor Medical Grower's Bible is the most complete cultivation book available.The Fifth Edition of the former Indoor Marijuana Horticulture: The Indoor Bible was originally published in 1983, when it immediately became a best seller.More than 500,000 copies of the Indoor Bible are in print in Dutch, English, French, German and Spanish.New greenhouse and outdoor growing chapters make this a book both indoor and outdoor growers will keep under thumb.The other 15 chapters (17 total) are all updated with the most current information, completely rewritten andsignificantly expanded.For example, Dr. John McPartland contributed an all new medical section - The books credits list more than 300 contributors and reads like a who's who in the world of cannabis cultivation. ... Read more

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Must have for all the begginers and a very useful guide for advance growers
This is THE BEST book for any begginer, on how to grow marijuana. Absolutly every one of the important five parts (air, water, nutrients, light, soil) of growing marijuana are explained in details in this book. It also is packed with some good growing ideas. For expert growers, this book could give you some new ideas.

The only thing that this book does not go into detail is hydroponics. It explains enough on basic hydroponic growing, but not more than that.

Medical Grower's Bible
Very useful full of information on all subjects, along with color pictures to give you an idea of what and how things should look.

The Best !! Two pounds of nutrient-packed information!
From simple one-plant projects on the balcony to hi-tech hot rod hydroponic grow rooms, this book covers everything! Over 2-lbs in weight. 512 pages. 1120 up to date, color images. From selecting seeds to outrageous harvests and how to get there, in color-coded chapters that are easy to understand & great looking--Green for Vegetative Growth, Yellow for Light, Blue for Air, Red for Pests, ect. I even found that the ads, (which some reviewers disliked), were high quality and informative.
If you don't know the first thing about growing, or have been around the block a few times but you're still not clear on the difference between TDS and the EC of your nutrient solution, Jorge has the answers.
Of the dozen or so grow books I've bought, this is the 1st book I'd recommend for your grow library. Better yet, order two or more as presents for your friends, and in a few months they might be back with some special treats as a way to say "Thank You"

Medical Marajuana guide
Medical is a misnomer, no medical info at all. If people use this stuff for medical reasons it is still a mystery to the rest of us. I should have gotten a book on pain management alternitives that would have helped me instead of landing me on a probable government list for buying a book about illegal activities.

Jorges cervantes book
I had previously owned this book. I find the new one very imformative. I am a medical marijuana patient adn hope to put it to good use. ... Read more

Book Description
This multifaceted book present important information about how to start a horticultural business. Topics include hot to make and sell private label potting soil worth thousands of dollars, business and marketing highlights, how to choose the best money making plants, financing, etc. ... Read more

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Some good info.
A lot of growing info and what does not work, but some good ideas make this book worth while reading. Wish it had more on the art of selling the plants. Bought Secrets to a Successful Greenhouse and Business, after this one and do highly reccomend it. Love my greenhouse so much!

A "must read" for anyone engaging in commercial horticulture
Plants For Profit: Income Opportunities In Horticulture is a unique, authoritative, original book written by a world renowned expert in the field of ornamental horticulture specifically for readers interested inengaging in commercial horticultural ventures. Plants For Profit shows howto find a good job working with plants, how to start, operate, and financea horticultural enterprise. F.X. Jozwik provides a concise overview ofmarketing and plant culture with a wealth of practical and insightfuladvice that will save the aspiring commercial horticulturist thousand ofdollars and maximize return on capital investment. Jozwik shows how to growtrees, plants, and flowers profitably, which plants are in demand, even howto find a good job in horticulture so that you can earn while you learn. Ifyou are a gardener, horticulturist or farmer considering an expansion intoraising and selling ornamental plant, begin with a thorough reading ofPlants For Profit. ... Read more

Book Description
Providing a scientifically based, yet practical introduction to horticulture, this volume presents material relevant to the way people encounter horticulture in everyday life (landscapes, houseplants, vegetable gardens), while introducing important aspects of horticultural science and commercial practices.The volume covers the fundamentals of horticulture, and growing and maintaining plants outdoors and indoors.For those in the horticulture professions. ... Read more

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*Shows gardeners and homeowners how to enhance their yard'sbeauty with trees

*Packed with topnotch advice on choosing the right trees and keeping themhealthy

From huge, sunny yards to small, shady patios, this book shows readers howto pick the best trees for beautifying any outdoor space. There'suser-friendly information to help gardeners figure out which trees providethe greatest foliage and color, how different varieties look in eachseason, and what to plant around and under trees. This book also includessuggestions for conquering challenging environments, such as acid or chalkysoils. It's an easy-to-follow guide for green-thumb success! ... Read more

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The Best Text on Biodynamic Gardening for Anybody to Start With
This book is so well-written and clear on every point.Wolf Storl clarifies in clear detail multiple points about Biodynamic gardening, which, if presented by many others could have have just come across as confusing or hocus-pocus.The subject is difficult to explain, but not for Wolf Storl.His points are all well researched and well supported with good references and extremely well written, giving the reader comfort in the clarity and authenticity of what they're reading.

For anyone wanting more knowledge about natural processes in their garden or on the farm and how to utilize them to maximum effect, Wolf Storl's book really is the answer.Read this book and with good solid work produce bumper harvests of superb vegetables and farm products which most people will never have experienced before.

cosmic, yet practical...sustainability meets perfection...
If you love to grow plants you'll love this book...i personally couldn't put it down...it actually changed my way of life and opened my eyes to the infinite dimensions ascribed to a simple concept...this is definitely apiece of the puzzle...and a solution for a poorly nourished society.

Gardening - spiritual and practical - a unique view.
Culture and Horticulture by Wolf D. Storl, takes us on a mundane and mystical tour of the gardening world. Rooted in practical applications, we travel from the depths of dirt to the heights of constellations and on to the wonders of unseen worlds. Here is a philosphy of gardening that integrates our obvious need for good food and our not-so-obvious concerns for the aesthetic and spiritual dimensions of our planet and our lives.How important our philosophy of gardening and the earth is right now. How intelligent and satisfying this one is, both practically and spiritually. Read it. Start a garden. Heal the planet ... Read more

Book Description
Bring a Sensory Garden to life in a structured therapeutic horticulture program!

Intergenerational gardening programs bring the generations together. This book presents a tested, hands-on, easy-to-use activity plan that benefits the development of relationships between adults over 70 and school-age children. It shows how to limit frustration for both groups, how to plan activities that are functional and non-contrived, and how to assure that the interaction between elders and children is rewarding and pleasant for both. The activities rely on inexpensive, readily available tools and resources available throughout the growing season.

While other books have discussed designing a Sensory Garden for people with disabilities, Generations Gardening Together applies the Sensory Garden design to a specific population, with a focus on the human senses that are stimulated by the garden. This unique sourcebook shows you, step-by-step, how a Sensory Garden can come alive in a structured therapeutic horticulture program.

Generations Gardening Together shows how to create a Sensory Garden that will stimulate young and old gardeners alike. It outlines a six-week program curriculum that has been used and developed over ten years to use gardening as a program to bring generations together. You'll learn therapeutic techniques that benefit elders by promoting self-esteem, creating feelings of pride, competence, and satisfaction—both from creating a garden and through passing on their knowledge and wisdom to the younger generation, inspiring them to use both their long-term and short-term memory skills, increasing physical stimulation, and providing the comfort of familiar plants and their aromas, which can trigger memories of people, places, and vocations.

The activities in the book also benefit children through the establishment of a safe environment where people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities can come together—an ideal social situation in which youth can seek the wisdom of elders. Children learn important lessons about accountability, nurturing, and responsibility, for working in a garden teaches youth about life, death, hope, patience, and beauty.

Each activity session described in Generations Gardening Together includes the following information:

title—describes the content of the program

general statement of purpose—identifies the intent of the program

goal(s)—outlines the expected outcome(s) of the activity

program procedures—provides a detailed description of each step and the order of the program's activities

evaluation—includes what and how therapeutic program goals are to be measured and recorded

materials and equipment—identifies all the necessary equipment and supplies needed to facilitate the program activity This important resource shows how to provide appropriate (separate) orientation to seniors and children, what to emphasize and what to avoid in creating a program in your community, how to create garden themes that reflect the interests of the participants (ethnic foods, bird and butterfly gardens, planting to attract wildlife, etc.), how to decide what activities are appropriate for the developmental level of the participants, and much more. Generations Gardening Together is an essential resource for therapeutic recreation specialists, occupational therapists, therapeutic horticulture professionals, activity coordinators, master gardeners, and anyone working in an environment where elders and children come together. ... Read more

Amazon.com
The American Horticultural Society's Plant Propagation is one of those stuck-on-a-desert-island books. All the information you could ever possibly want in order to propagate virtually any plant or tree or cactus or succulent that might be growing on said desert island is to be found somewhere between the covers of this marvelous, informative book. If you're tired of buying many pots of expensive perennials, tuck a copy of Plant Propagation under your arm and buy one good specimen. From that specimen, following the simple directions, make many plants. It's the kind of skill that all grandmothers of a more distant generation seemed to have.

Still mixed up about hypogeal and epigeal germination? Can't tell a bulbil from a cormel? The very first section covers all the basics of plant biology as well as the history and basic how-to of propagation. The body of the book is divided into "Garden Trees," "Shrubs and Climbing Plants," "Perennials, Annuals and Biennials," "Cacti and Other Succulents," "Bulbous Plants," and "Vegetables." Each section begins with an overview of appropriate propagation techniques: the many styles of grafting, seed saving, taking cuttings, and bulb and root division. Individual plants within each section are addressed alphabetically. With Plant Propagation in hand, you can hybridize your own rose and name it after yourself. The text is written to an intelligent, somewhat experienced gardening reader, and the lush illustrations are accurate and effective. --Schuyler IngleBook Description
The unrivaled priatical guide to the successful propagation of all garden plants -- from trees and shrubs to culinary herbs.

Expert Guidance On The Propagation Of More Than 1,500 Plants. Whether you want to increase your plants by the easiest or most reliable methods of propagation, or experiment with more unusual or advanced techniques, or use specialized techniques for a favorite plant group, AHS Plant Propagation contains all the techniques you need in easy-to-follow, step-by-step explanations such as: What is is the best way to propogate a plant? Each entry in the A-Z section of Plant Propagation tells you, plant by plant, which method of propagation to use, when to do it, and what degree of skill each method requires. How can you improve germination of seeds? AHS Plant Propagation tells you which seeds need special treatment before sowing and how to provide the conditions to ensure a good rate of germination. How long does it take to obtain a flowering plant? AHS Plant Propagation gives guidelines on the average success rate for each plant, how big a yield you can expect, and how long it should take to get a mature or flowering plant. How do you make sure cuttings won't fail? AHS Plant Propagation tells you how to take appropriate cuttings from each type of plant and how to make sure they root successfully. Destined to become the standard work on the subject, AHS Plant Propagation is the practical handbook gardeners have been waiting for. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (30)

Awesome book, very thorough coverage of propagation
I was looking for ways to create new trees and plants on my 12-acre property without having to spend hundreds and thousands of dollars.I bought a bunch of small trees, shrubs and perennials, and bought this book to learn how to use cuttings and other techniques to multiply my investment.So far, so good.I will be using this book a lot over the coming years.

VERY Helpful
This is one of the best books on propagation I have seen. Def worth it!

Excellent Gardner's Desk Reference
This book not only covers the fundamentals of plant propagation with beautifully illustrated, step by step instructions, it also covers what can go wrong, the best times of the year for each individual plant family, and often includes more than one technique for each type of propagation. After reading this, I'll be embarrassed to purchase plants from a nursery since it makes the propagation process so easy!

Plant Propagation
An excellent resource for propagating just about any plant using a variety of techniques depending on the time of year and the purpose.While it took me a while to figure out where to find the guide for plants not featured in full page explanations, once I did I was ready to take on new projects.A great book for growing new plants for the garden and for friends.

I loved my book
This book walked me thru step by step on the project I had wantedto do.It let me propagate my blackberry bush from just a small twig.It has different ways how to propagate and on different types of plants, and I will keepthis book close to me at all times ... Read more

Book Description
-From the Gold Medal-winning designer of Hillier Chelsea stand

-How to successfully integrate herbaceous perennials in any garden Perennials can form a backbone for any flower garden, no matter what its size or setting. They provide color, form, and texture for much of the year and can be used to great effect in a wide variety of gardens and planting schemes.

The Horticulture Gardener's Guides: Perennials emphasizes the practicalities of using these essential plants, and the advice and direction given will enlighten as well as inspire. Readers will find a wealth of information on how to choose and buy perennials, how to plant them in different soil types and conditions, how to create certain visual effects, and valuable information on seasonal interests. ... Read more

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Not generally for Zones 1-5
As I recently learned that everything branded "Horticulture" is UK based, this guide is more for those living in zones warmer than the Midwest, with a general limitation on many of the perennials discussed being hardy to zone 7 - sometimes 5 or 6 with protection. A better book with many more details on care and division, etc., in my opinion, would be the series by Tracy DiSabato-Aust: The Well-Tended Perennial Garden and The Well-Designed Mixed Garden - I understand there is a re-released and updated version of the first.That book is almost a bible for the planting and care of perennials and takes into consideration more of U.S. cold hardiness zones.

I like this book, but it will remain on my bookshelf and probably never referred to again until I move someplace warmer. ... Read more

Book Description
The Horticulture Gardener's Guide to Shrubs is one of the lead titles in a new series of gardening books published in partnership with Horticulture, America's most respected gardening magazine.

Series Consultant and author of The Horticulture Gardener's Guide to Shrubs is Andrew McIndoe, who has designed the Chelsea Flower Show stand for renowned UK gardening company Hillier for the last 15 years. Hillier have won an astonishing 59 Gold Medals (the highest award at Chelsea) since 1945. Andrew is Deputy Managing Director of Hillier.

The Horticulture Gardener's Guide series sets new standards in garden publishing, with a unique mix of practical advice and inspiration, all backed by Horticulture's experience of gardening and garden publishing.

The Gardener's Guide series will be officially launched on the Hillier stand at Chelsea 2005. ... Read more

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excellent guide to color, seasons, soil, light
I love this book-- it includes numerous unusual shrub varieties throughout and is organized in a way I find very useful in planning my garden-- sections on color include purples, silvers, variegated, etc and well as on plant combinations to make the most or colors.Sections on the seasons help plan for interest throughout the year, whatever the height and light conditions you are facing.Sections on soils and light help with grouping plants that will thrive better together.Throughout, suggested good companions of other shrubs or perennials are helpful and inspiring.The photos are gorgeous.As I continue planning, I keep coming back to different sections to inspire me with different plants I hadn't considered.While the information on planting, pruning, and other care for different shrubs is less extensive in many cases, notice is often given where a shrub is fussy, dislikes wet soils, or where blooms are delayed for several years, for example.This is an excellent book for helping you envision and plan-- or revamp-- your garden. ... Read more

Book Description
It has been our constant pleasure to foster the natural in every possible way, Johnson wrote. A Woodland Garden beautifully--and infectiously--conveys that pleasure to us.--Charles Elliott, from the Foreword

With majestic trees towering overhead and lush ground covering, and contrasting flowers peering through the leaves, a woodland garden can be a dramatic scene. There are many different choices one can make to accentuate the natural surroundings, and A. T. Johnson recounts his successes and failures, offering invaluable advice for gardening with nature. A Woodland Garden shows all the possibilities of creating the ideal garden for the surroundings, including information on choosing flowers, shrubs, ground coverings, and trees and how to care for them (many of which care for themselves). ... Read more

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Ornamental Palm Horticulture
A pure technical book, great for the farmers of palms. Everything you want to know about palms but not a palm's identification book. This book have only a few photos.

Ornamental Palm Horticulture (Broschat, Meerow:2000)
The book was written in attempt to gather scientific literature on palm horticulture together in a single reference text. Broschat and Meerow have done that in a very simple and effective way. This is quite an comprehensive book that tackles the main aspects of palm horticulture from propagation to pests and interior maintenance of palms. Particularly useful are the sections on mineral nutrition and propagation. The different chapters of the book are well-complemented by over 100 illustrations which give you a better idea which disease or deficiency might affect your palm.

I have read the book in less than two days and I was able to immediately diagnostic nutrional deficiencies with my Spindle, Christmas and Phoenix palms. This book is not intended to describe how to grow a specific palm. Rather, it teaches general principles to grow and maintain healthy palms. This is the most complete and useful book on palms I have read so far. Every serious palm amateur should have one at home.

An Excellent Comprehensive Treatise
Brimming with detailed, useful information on all aspects of palm horticulture.

Limited cultural information
This book is an attempt to guide those interested in palm horticulture.However, finding that palm horticulture varies widely between the species, I found this title a disappointment.Some palms can't take iron for instance, but the authors neglect to give specific information on those species which would be helpful.The same applies to those palms that need iron.As a general guide, the book is ok, but if you really need to know how to care for your exotic and rare palms you may need advice from the local botanical garden or a nursery that specializes in growing palms to determine the nutritional requirements of a specific genus.

Correcting misunderstandings about this book
The authors clearly had no intention in writing yet another book filled with photos of palm species that would instruct readers on what palms to plant.There are already many books that provide the service that two of these reviewers ask for ("Betrock's Landscape Palms,""Betrock's Cold Hardy Palms," "Encyclopedia of Cultivated Palms") that give detailed horticultural information on palm species.The intent of this book is made very clear in the introduction: this a book on how to deal with palms horticulturally, not a guide on which palms to choose in a landscape. ... Read more

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Essential reference
The National Gardening Association Dictionary of Horticulture is almost 800 pages of gardening terms defined in layperson's language - 15,000 entries and 5,000 cross references. Here you can find plants listed under popular names, as well as brief, clear explanations of anatomy, diseases and pests, tools, chemicals and more. Enhanced with 1,500 line drawings, this tome is a must for every gardening library. ... Read more

Book Description
Introductory Horticulture, seventh edition is a text that has had longstanding success and is a tried and true resource for teachers and students. It is comprehensive and easy to read, and is well thought out and organized. The book provides competencies that make it easy for the teacher to measure a student's progress in an effective and literal way. Key terms are highlighted throughout that allow the reader to focus on exactly what they need to learn and retain, and also a self evaluation at the end of each chapter to help keep the student on track. This new edition boasts all of the latest technology and trends to keep students on the cutting edge. It covers basic horticulture science and practical cultural needs so that the student understands the fundamentals. This well organized text also provides information on finding the right job in the horticulture industry and provides tips on interviewing. With a large amount of full-color illustrations, the reader isn't left to guess what the author is referring to. Students will read and enjoy this text and teachers will appreciate the tools for evaluation and the straightforward approach. ... Read more

Book Description
This competency-based, introductory horticulture book is now in its sixth edition.Written in an easy-to-read, engaging style, it enables users to measure their progress. This book includes numerous illustrations to help reinforce written material. It provides a thorough introduction to the world of horticulture. This latest edition includes new chapters on water gardens, dish gardens, and prairie gardens for the more adventuresome gardener. ... Read more

Book Description
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.

* The leading introductory horticulture text for 20 years
* Many photographs now in colour for the first time
* Includes a brand new chapter on climate and microclimateDownload Description
Principles of Horticulture is an introduction to a wide range of aspects of commercial and leisure horticulture, and has been one of the best selling book of its kind for many years. Written in a highly accessible and readable style, it has already proved invaluable to a broad selection of readers, particularly the increasing number of students on horticulture courses, and keen amateur gardeners. It also provides a handy basic reference for professionals. For this fourth edition, the content has been fully updated throughout, and a new chapter has been added. This edition also features a new colour photograph section for clearer and easier to understand illustrations. ... Read more