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Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
A bountiful garden is easy to create, and gardeners can save big by choosing plants that grow quickly and spread vigorously. The fragrant stems and dusty-blue flower spikes of anise hyssop will pop up throughout the garden when the plant goes to seed. A cascade of golden Japanese forest grass is a fast but well-contained spreader. And when you add frost-tender plants to the mix, you'll open the door to an even wider world of possibilities. This...
Author
Publisher
Mitchell Beazley
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
What do avocados, apples, mangos and tomatoes have in common? The answer is that they can all be grown at home, for free, from pits that you would otherwise throw into the recycling bin. Plants from Pits shows you how to grow a range of fruit and vegetables, indoors and out, with minimum equipment and experience. This complete guide covers everything from the science of how plants grow to how to deal with pests and other problems. Find out what to...
Author
Publisher
CICO Books, an imprint of Ryland Peters & Small, Ltd
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Not only a plant lover, Hilton is passionate about propagation, the process of growing a brand new healthy and happy plant from part of an existing one. In this, his fifth book, Hilton talks us through the process of propagation and explains all the necessary techniques, from the very simplest to more complex methods, such as air layering and grafting. He describes exactly which method to use for different types of plant, and lists the tools essential...
Author
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
The Gardener's Guide to Succulents is a stunning visual reference identifying over 125 plants from 40 different genera of succulents and cacti. Fleshy, spiny, hairy, flowering-and coming in every imaginable shape, color and size-this plant family has captured the affection of plant enthusiasts all over the world. This book provides a beautiful overview of the diversity that succulents have to offer, presenting a wide variety of popular plants to help...
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
In this beginner-friendly introduction to plant propagation, Halleck details the basic tools necessary, demystifies seed starting and saving, and shares easy-to-follow instructions for the most practical techniques for cutting, layering, dividing, and more. She also provides information on controlling pests and diseases, and transplanting seedlings and cuttings. -- adapted from Amazon.com info
Author
Publisher
Tin House Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Making the cultivation of cannabis as accessible as possible, a guide for home-growers provides all the background and instruction needed to set up a grow space, raise the plants and harvest buds, as well as offers a primer on the myriad ways to enjoy the drug that is now legal in some U.S. states for medical or recreational purposes.
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
How long do your seedlings need to germinate? What makes a healthy stem cutting? How do you know what type of rootstock to use when grafting plants? Find all the answers within, alongside more than 1,800 detailed illustrations and photos to refer to, plus the experts' secrets to perfect plant propagation. Ideal for the thrifty gardener who wants plants for free, or who wants to gift favorite plant cuttings to friends and family; and useful for budding...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"With month-by-month advice on what to do when--from self-sown seedlings to spot, the best time to propagate different plants, and seasonal pruning jobs--Anya shows you how to keep your garden looking good without breaking the bank. Handy monthly plant lists, money-saving tips, propagation chart, and planting calendar guide you on your way. Embrace each season with timely projects to absorb you, garden highlights to enjoy, and notes on how to find...
14) Seed to plant
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Explores the intricate relationship between seeds and the plants which they produce.
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