The science of gardening Discover how your garden really grows
Book - 2023
"The world of gardening can be a mystifying place, with so many instructions to follow and often little explanation as to why. Dr. Stuart Farrimond casts his scientific eye over a typical year in the garden to answer all the horticultural questions you've ever wanted the answer to. From hands-on, practical advice, to an exploration of the mental health benefits of gardening, while also covering topics such as the positive impact gardening can have on the earth during a time of climate crisis in between, Science of Gardening debunks myths and reveals the latest science only taught at horticultural college"--
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- Published
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New York, NY :
DK
2023.
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Edition
- First American edition
- Physical Description
- 224 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 218-221) and index.
- ISBN
- 9780744069624
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. Wonder of Gardening
- Chapter 2. Preparing the Ground
- Chapter 3. First Shoots
- Chapter 4. Growing On
- Chapter 5. Flowers and Fruits
- Chapter 6. Rebirth and Renewal
- Jargon Buster
- Gardening Myths
- Index
- Acknowledgments and About the Author