The why and how of Home Horticulture
The why and how of Home Horticulture

Author: D. R. Bienz

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 614

ISBN-13: 0716723530

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Whether you are a beginning or experienced gardening enthusiast, a student of gardening, or a horticultural professional, 'The Why and How of Home Horticulture: Second edition' will prepare you to face virtually any gardening situation. Like no other gardening book, it supports its practical, how-to-do-it guidelines with clear explanations of the relevant scientific principles of horticulture. You will know what steps to take--and why those steps are working.

Horticultural Reviews, Volume 14
Horticultural Reviews, Volume 14

Author: Jules Janick

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2010-04-27

Total Pages: 493

ISBN-13: 0470650516

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Horticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in horticultural science and technology covering both basic and applied research. Topics covered include the horticulture of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamentals. These review articles, written by world authorities, bridge the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists and teachers.

The Growth of Bulbs
The Growth of Bulbs

Author: A Rees

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2012-12-02

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 0323155863

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The Growth of Bulbs: Applied Aspects of the Physiology of Ornamental Bulbous Crop Plants presents an account of ornamental bulbs as plants and as crops, with emphasis on scientific aspects of bulb growing, bulb treatment, and bulb forcing. While the account is biased towards British bulb growing, it also introduces bulb growing in other parts of the world, especially in the Netherlands, the United States, Israel, and Japan. The book's opening chapter discusses the origins of bulbous plants, how they became important as crop plants, and how the various forms now widely grown had been developed. This is followed by separate chapters on bulb types, structure, morphology, development and periodicity; bulb growth and productivity; flower initiation and differentiation; and the storage of bulbs. Subsequent chapters cover bulb physiology and metabolism, bulb disorders, and bulb pests and diseases. The book concludes with reflections on the form of the plant of the future.

Orchids For Dummies
Orchids For Dummies

Author: Steven A. Frowine

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2005-03-04

Total Pages: 299

ISBN-13: 0764567594

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Packed with photos, including 8 pages in full color Color your world with orchids Orchids are beautiful, fragrant, wonderfully varied, and surprisingly affordable. But aren't they hard to grow at home? No! says orchid grower extraordinaire Steve Frowine. In this handy guide, he shows you step by step how to select the right orchids, keep them healthy, encourage blooms, and even propagate your own plants. Discover how to: * Select orchids that will thrive in your home * Water, fertilize, repot, and propagate orchids * Decipher complicated orchid names * Get familiar with favorite orchid varieties * Create spectacular orchid displays

Growing Bulbs
Growing Bulbs

Author: Paul Urquhart

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 9781740455206

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Bulbs can be grown in pots on a sunny windowsill or naturalised in generous swathes across the lawn. 'Gardening with Bulbs' provides a comprehensive guide to growing bulbs in all climates and seasons - from planning and designing with bulbs to lifting and storing them for next season.