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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 088192718X
- EAN
- 9780881927184
- Date of Publication
- 2005-07-25
- Publication Name
- N/A
- Type
- Hardback
- Release Title
- Practical Science for Gardeners
- Artist
- Mary Pratt
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Timber Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
088192718X
ISBN-13
9780881927184
eBay Product ID (ePID)
18038733720
Product Key Features
Book Title
Practical Science for Gardeners
Number of Pages
176 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2005
Topic
Life Sciences / Botany, Reference, General, Life Sciences / Horticulture
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Science, Gardening
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
18.1 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2005-008017
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
This is the book you have been waiting for ... to understand the science of gardening will improve your gardening pleasure. -- George Graine "Virginia Master Gardeners Association Report" (03/01/2006), Practical Science for Gardeners explains plant-cell structure, genetics, and other subjects that are the foundation of gardening., Pratt has a warm feeling for historical perspective and does not hesitate to admonish, philosophize, and encourage. -- Celia Cedric "Bloomsbury Review" (03/01/2006), This is the book you have been waiting for ... the title is for real and to understand the science of gardening will improve your gardening pleasure. -- George Graine "Virginia Master Gardeners Association Report" (03/01/2006), Practical Science for Gardeners is an easy and enjoyable read, and can be a useful book for gardeners interested in learning the science behind successful gardening practices., Packed full of tips about how to apply science to achieve healthier plants and better gardens, this informative and entertaining book will stimulate experimentation and encourage gardeners to review their gardening practices in light of their new found knowledge., Pratt has a warm feeling for historical perspective and does not hesitate to admonish, philosophize, and encourage., Packed with tips about how to apply science to achieve healthier plants and better gardens, this informative and entertaining book will encourage you to review your gardening practices in light of newfound knowledge., Information ranging from soil preparation and mulching to planting and pruning ... was presented in a friendly and understandable manner. This book is definitely a 'keeper' from my point of view as I did learn a lot, enjoy the writer's easygoing style, and will use it in the future as a reference. -- Bruce Cottingham "Athens Banner-herald" (01/20/2005), "Practical Science for Gardeners" explains plant-cell structure, genetics, and other subjects that are the foundation of gardening. -- Betsy Lehndorff "Rocky Mountain News" (10/15/2005), This is the book you have been waiting for ... to understand the science of gardening will improve your gardening pleasure., You don't need to toddle through this book and take notes. You can master the concepts easily and then apply them to your garden. Pratt's talent in reducing the science down to the simplest explanations is a wonderful gift to her fellow gardeners., Information ranging from soil preparation and mulching to planting and pruning ... was presented in a friendly and understandable manner. This book is definitely a 'keeper' from my point of view as I did learn a lot, enjoy the writer's easygoing style, and will use it in the future as a reference., This is the book you have been waiting for ... the title is for real and to understand the science of gardening will improve your gardening pleasure., "Practical Science for Gardeners" is an easy and enjoyable read, and can be a useful book for gardeners interested in learning the science behind successful gardening practices., You don't need to toddle through this book and take notes. You can master the concepts easily and then apply them to your garden. Pratt's talent in reducing the science down to the simplest explanations is a wonderful gift to her fellow gardeners. -- Jean Starr "Munster (IN) Times" (09/29/2005)
Dewey Decimal
635
Synopsis
Packed full of tips about how to use science to achieve healthier plants and better gardens, this informative and entertaining book will appeal to gardeners at all levels. Includes information on what plants need to survive, seeds and germination, soil, and pests and diseases., Informative and entertaining, this book will stimulate experimentation and encourage gardeners to review and improve their current gardening practices. Once gardeners learn how plants are constructed, it is easier to envision how they'll grow and flourish. For the enthusiastic beginner or the master gardener, Practical Science for Gardeners unravels the mysterious inner life of plants., Informative and entertaining, this book will stimulate experimentation and encourage gardeners to review and improve their current gardening practices. Once gardeners learn how plants are constructed, it is easier to envision how they'll grow and flourish. An understanding of the structure behind good, healthy soil gives clues as to how to improve one's own garden tilth. This practical guide helps readers identify what plants need to survive and how these fundamental scientific facts are at the heart of good plant care. A chapter on seeds and germination will encourage gardeners at any level to try their hand at propagation, while discussion of soil, pests, and diseases adds to the skills of all gardeners. The final sections of the book take a closer look at biodiversity, ecology, genetic engineering, and nomenclature. For the enthusiastic beginner or the master gardener, Practical Science for Gardeners unravels the mysterious inner life of plants., Informative and entertaining, this book will stimulate experimentation and encourage gardeners to review and improve their current gardening practices. Once gardeners learn how plants are constructed, it is easier to envision how they'll grow and flourish. An understanding of the structure behind good, healthy soil gives clues as to how to improve one's own garden tilth. This practical guide helps readers identify what plants need to survive and how these fundamental scientific facts are at the heart of good plant care. A chapter on seeds and germination will encourage gardeners at any level to try their hand at propagation, while discussion of soil, pests, and diseases adds to the skills of all gardeners. The final sections of the book take a closer look at biodiversity, ecology, genetic engineering, and nomenclature. For the enthusiastic beginner or the master gardener, "Practical Science for Gardeners" unravels the mysterious inner life of plants.
LC Classification Number
SB450.97.P73 2005
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