Horticulture

By: Alan Toogood.

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.

By: Jorge Cervantes.

By: C R Adams BSc (Agric) Hons MIHort Dip Applied Ed.

This colourful guide will introduce you to the fundamentals of horticulture, whether you are taking an RHS course, are a keen amateur or seasoned gardener.

Written in a clear and accessible style, this book explains the principles that underlie the cultivation of flowers, fruits, vegetables, turf and ornamental planting in the outdoors and in protected culture. It has a wide breadth of coverage, from the subject's more commercial aspects, through to matters of the garden and allotment, with the latest information on conservation, practical propagation techniques, and garden design. With highlighted definitions and key points, and illustrated in full colour, this book will be a useful companion as you progress in the study and practice of horticulture.

. The latest developments in the field explained by leading experts . Updates in line with the new RHS specifications and other qualifications . Model questions and exercises throughout to test your knowledge

By: Carroll Shry, Edward Reiley.

By: Jerry Garner.

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

By: George Acquaah.

By: Laura Williams Rice, Robert P. Rice.

Practical Horticulture, Seventh Edition, is a classic, scientifically oriented book for basic horticulture. It presents readers with the fundamentals of horticultural science and its applications in both the commercial and home sectors. Easy-to-read, the books’s ample illustrations, chapter objectives, and chapter-ending review questions, help readers learn the concepts. Some exciting new features to this edition include:

•  Updated with timely coverage of hot environmental topics. 
•  The latest information on horticultural science for indoor and outdoor plants.   
• A new chapter on careers in horticulture has been added.

This is a great resource for anyone interested in horticulture!

By: Christopher Brickell.

By: Tony Avent.

By: Brian Capon.