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Find an exciting, fulfilling career in a field where opportunities never stop growing!

If you find peace and satisfaction in growing plants and flowers, you should consider making it your profession. It might surprise you to learn just how many different opportunities exist within the horticulture and botany industry.

Careers in Horticulture and Botany gives you invaluable tips for finding a job in one of the many areas that make up this diverse field. Whether you like to plant new seedlings or study flora and fauna, this updated edition will help you:

• Develop a clear understanding of the various career options
• Key in on the specialty most suited for you--from landscaper to floral designer to botanist
• Understand what to expect in an entry-level job
• Find the education and training you'll need to stay one step ahead of the competition
• Familiarize yourself with current salaries, benefits, and the best job prospects

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Horticulture Management and Supervision is an invaluable resource for both university and junior college horticulture curriculums.No other management text exists today that is able to mesh current supervisory principles with an intimate day-to-day understanding of the Green Industry.By incorporating real-life scenarios that are firmly-based in the landscape, nursery, golf course/turf management and arboriculture professions, this text is able to greatly assist soon-to-be supervisors in working through a multitude of decision-making processes.Since students are encouraged to incorporate a broad cross-section of supervisory principles in problem-solving personnel issues; they will be much better able to effectively manage staff and be equally skilled in intertwining their managerial skills with the long-term goals of the organization. ... Read more

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From one of America's most trusted gardening authorities comes the first dictionary to explain every gardening term in language even the layperson can easily understand. More than 18,000 alphabetically-arranged entries and 5,000 cross-references comprise an extensive listing of plants, fruits, herbs, and vegetables, botanical terms, insects, and more. ... 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

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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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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

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This book is the first single author work to be published for more than thirty years that provides a broad, balanced review of our scientific knowledge of strawberries and their cultivation. In recent years, methods of strawberry culture have undergone extensive modifications and the strawberry industry has expanded considerably in a number of countries in Europe and Asia, as well as in North America.This title covers aspects from taxonomy, ecology, morphology and genetics to environmental physiology, disease and pest control, fruit ripening, storage and processing.An excellent, concise overview of strawberries and their cultivationPart of the popular Crop Production Science in Horticulture SeriesWorldwide in scope. ... Read more

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A storehouse of both history and horicultural practices
I am affiliated with a large strawberry grower and have had more than a passing acquaintance with Victor Voth. Mr. Handcock's work is so rich in strawberry history, horticulture and other useful information that I have been unable to put it down. I recommend it to Grower and shipper/packers alike for facinating reading...

Great Strawberry Book
Jim Hancock has done a great job with this book.Covers everything you need to know about strawberry production etc... ... Read more

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ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE: SCIENCE, OPERATIONS, AND MANAGEMENT, 4E is an ideal introduction, for both hobbyists and professionals to the art and science of ornamental horticulture. This comprehensive book provides a balanced coverage of the diverse elements integral to this exciting field. ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE, 4E providesreaders a realistic view of the required business skills while also giving them the chance to develop their creativity. This book will prepare readers to succeed in this growing industry. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Taking a scientific orientation, Practical Horticulture, Sixth Edition is a classic text for basic horticulture. It presents students with the fundamentals of horticultural science and its applications in both the commercial and home sectors. Easy-to-read and heavily illustrated, this sixth edition includes fifty new black and white photos, new chapter objectives and end-of-chapter questions. It maintains its historical perspective while discussing current topics such as the current definition of a plant, an introduction to ethics in horticulture, horticulture safety and commercial production technology. ... Read more

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Practical Horticulture
I received the book in a timely manner; also, the book came in excellent condition.

Excellent resource and teaching tool (if you don't need additional assistance).
This book makes either an excellent teaching resource or a good personal reference book.I got it for teaching horticulture to my niece and ended up spending hours reading for my own personal benefit!There is one drawback. In the early pages of the book, reference is made to additional material (for teaching) which can be obtained from the Pearson's website.This material is NOT available to anyone who does not purchase the book through that website.However, when my sister attempted to purchase 1 copy of the book through the aforementioned website, there was no way to do so.Therefore, in effect, this supplemental material is NOT available to anyone who is NOT teaching in an accredited college...although the book could be taught to someone at the Junior and senior level of high school!In fact, I spent over 5 hours on the phone (being transferred from one department to another) before being told (on the website)that, although the supplemental material is available to home-schooling parents) that, in reality, it is NOT available!

If you are looking for an excellent book on horticulture, this is an excellent resource.If you are looking for an excellent textbook on the subject, it is also excellent.However, you must be prepared to go it on your own with the book as you will get NO HELP from Pearson's!

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Part of the successful Horticulture Gardener’s Guide series, Successful Design and Planting offers endless possibilities to transform you garden. Whether you want to make your garden bigger or plan for year round appeal, this guide is packed with inspirational and affordable ideas and projects suitable for both new and long established gardens. You'll find:

-Advice on complex landscaping

-Tips for pruning and maintaining trees

-Advice on plant varieties and soil type

-Hundreds of plant photos to help with identification

Whether you are starting a new garden or re-planning your current one, this book is an invaluable reference. ... Read more

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A very useful book for laying out small or medium gardens.
This book briefly discusses the design principles of planting design, but its strength is on the horticultural aspect. A very useful book for laying out small or medium gardens. Nice photos.

Gang Chen, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Author of "LEED GA Exam Guide," "Architectural Practice Simplified,""Planting Design Illustrated," and other books on various LEED exams, architecture, and landscape architecture




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Get this comprehensive guide to the use of math in the Green Industry.

Designed for both students and practitioners in the Green Industry, this book offers full coverage of the calculations necessary to effectively, safely, and economically manage a Green Industry operation. The authors provide clear explanations of all relevant mathematical principles and cover calculations inherent in all aspects of the Green Industry, from determining area and volume, to the application of fertilizers, pesticides, and growth regulators, to preparing design and installation cost estimates. Coverage includes computations for:

• Landscape installation and maintenance.
• Greenhouse, nursery, and interior landscape operation.
• Parks and recreation maintenance.
• Turf management, including lawn care, sports turf, and sod production.
• Proper application of fertilizers, pesticides, and plant-growth regulators.
• Proper calibration of application equipment.

Additional features include multiple computations you can work through, appendices with units of measure and equivalents, and a table with conversion factors. ... Read more

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Easy to use, even for math phobic people :)
I'm terribly math-challenged/phobic and have a terrible time with "creative math", but this text has greatly eased my fears of calculating fertilizer amounts, etc.This is easy to read and to follow, using the model problems.Well worth the time invested in reading through from cover to cover. ... Read more

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Bananas and plantains are major fruit crops in the tropics and subtropics and make a vital contribution to the economies of a number of countries. In the last 15 years substantial changes have occurred in banana production and trade policies, among them the increasing importance of Panama disease due to its serious impact on Cavendish cultivars, protected banana cultivation and the changes in production systems to facilitate fair, organic and sustainable cultivation. This book provides an accessible review of the scientific principles of banana production and related these to field practices. This revised and updated includes expanded coverage of world trade, organic and integrated cultivation, cultivation in greenhouses, pests and their management, new cultivars and their relation with disease resistance and market, and prospects for genetically modified bananas. ... Read more

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Gift
This was a gift for someone who had a small grove of various bananas in Florida.It was suggested as necessary by a grower in another part of the state, so I suppose it contains vital information. I do not kow haw many stars to give it.

Outstanding
If your looking for a book on growing bananas, this is the only book you will need to buy. It covers everything from history to propagation. This is the third book on bananas that I have purchased and the only one I need. ... Read more

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Take Hal Bruce's advice and get a little wild in your garden. In How to Grow Wildflowers and Wild Shrubs and Trees in Your Own Garden, he describes where to find and how to grow wild things, both for their beauty and for the good of the planet. Bruce, who is definitely not a purist, reconciles the use of exotics and store-bought plants with native plants. He gives expert (and rare) instruction on how to cultivate uncommon native plants and what to plant in resistant or unusual areas, such as aquatic gardens or sandy spots. The appendix of sources for wild plants and the chart of planting zones will prove especially handy in your gardening adventures. One might question, though, Bruce's recommendations for propagating something called "Sneezeweed." ... Read more

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'Wildflowers' and 'Natives' are not synonymous
I have not read this entire book, but perused enough to have concerns - beginning with the cover.The flower pictured is Nigella damascena and it is NOT a North American native.Many people are confused about Wildflowers/Natives.They are not interchangeable words. Although the author does not use the term "native" in his title I see that other people reviewing this book are - adding to the confusion.Just my thoughts :)

Less "how to..." than "how to appreciate and use..."
First point:This is a reprint of an excellent, early book (originally published in 1976) that should be read by all lovers of wild plants (in the field and in the garden).Second point:The title is somewhat misleading. This is NOT a primer on how to collect, propogate, cultivate and designwith native plants in the garden.While it is filled with interesting anduseful information on the plants it describes, those looking for pictorial,step-by-step, truly "how-to" information should consult otherreference books.It also focuses on plants found in the mid-Atlanticregions of the U.S., so readers in other areas may find even less usefulinformation for their own gardens.

All hint of misleading titles aside,however, this is a great book to read for one man's perspective onenvironmental destruction and salvation.Written by Mr. Bruce during atransition period in our environmentalist evolution - between theecology/flower child movements of the 1960s and early 70s (remember theclosed, green "E"?) and the rise of the prairie restoration,Nature Conservancy, rainforest protection, and other highly-organized,politically-correct movements of the 1980s and 90s - it is a plea forpeople to open their eyes to the beauty and potential loss of theenvironments that surround them.Using the changing seasons as hisbackdrop, Mr. Bruce takes us with him on a year-long, three-times-per-week,90-mile commute through the Delaware, Maryland and Virginia countrysidethat he refers to as "Delmarva".He tells us about the flora andfauna he sees on these drives, and then goes into great description oftheir attributes, their relationship to the environment, and the history oftheir development and distribution.He then shares idea for how theseplant materials can not only be preserved from destruction, but how theycan be best used in our own gardens, large and small.

Throughout, theauthor writes with a passionate, personal, engaging perspective on theseplants and the people that protect them, never hesitating to criticizeplant features he dislikes, but glowing in praise of their attributes andvalue.It is an enjoyable read, a four-season visit to a beautiful place,with an excellent traveling companion.

Best Book About Native Plants for the Mid-Atlantic States
By far the best advice about growing wild trees, shrubs and flowers native to the eastern United States.For anyone who wants to naturalize woodland borders or ponds, streamsides and meadows, or who simply wants to growbeautiful native plants that are available from specialty nurseries but notoften found in neighborhood garden centers. The description of wild,fragrant native azaleas is unsurpassed.Because Hal Bruce's personalexperience was in gardens of the Mid-Atlantic states, his understanding ofplants and habitats is particularly useful for gardeners in the Atlanticcoastal plain. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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High Plains Horticulture explores the significant, civilizing role that horticulture has played in the development of farmsteads and rural and urban communities on the High Plains portions of Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming, drawing on both the science and the application of science practiced since 1840.

Freeman explores early efforts to supplement native and imported foodstuffs, state and local encouragement to plant trees, the practice of horticulture at the Union Colony of Greeley, the pioneering activities of economic botanists Charles Bessey (in Nebraska) and Aven Nelson (in Wyoming), and the shift from food production to community beautification as the High Plains were permanently settled and became more urbanized.

In approaching the history of horticulture from the perspective of local and unofficial history, Freeman pays tribute to the tempered idealism, learned pragmatism, and perseverance of individuals from all walks of life seeking to create livable places out of the vast, seemingly inhospitable High Plains. He also suggests that, slowly but surely, those that inhabit them have been learning to adjust to the limits of that fragile land. High Plains Horticulture will appeal to not only scientists and professionals but also gardening enthusiasts interested in the history of their hobby on the High Plains. ... Read more

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The diversity of horticulture and its machinery is catered for in this book by sections on two and four-wheeled tractors, cultivation, sowing, crop protection, and harvesting equipment. Further chapters cover grass cutting, turf care, grounds maintenance, irrigation, and glasshouse equipment. ... Read more

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Home Horticulture: Principles and Practicesis designedas an introductory horticulture textbook that is also appropriate for the non-horticulturist or student who may not major in horticulture, but who wants to know more about horticulture and how plants work on a practical level. It is filled with practical tips and insights, tables, color photos, and line drawings with a strong scientific foundation. Background scientific information provides a deeper understanding, and sets the stage for the multiple chapters that address the application of science and principles. This scientific approach focuses on how plants work, and how to be successful in growing them. Practical application of scientific principles is shown through exercises provided at the end of each chapter. The hands-on exercises range from easy to challenging, and many of them require no special equipment or materials to complete. This practical application reinforces what students have learned and aids in gaining a deeper understanding of the plant culture. ... Read more