Gardening

At last - a book of practical work designed specifically for horticulture students. Applied Principles of Horticultural Science includes over 70 practical exercises, presented in a way that makes students think for themselves, and supported by concise summaries of the underpinning knowledge to facilitate student-centred learning. Clear step-by-step instructions make practical work accessible to students of all abilities. Written for National Diploma students, this book also provides the firm grounding in the practical application of horticultural science needed for HND and first year degree courses. Applied Principles of Horticultural Science is a core text for horticulture students, complementing Principles of Horticulture by Adams, Bamford and Early. This second edition includes questions and answers at the end of every chapter to aid self study, and provides a greater variation of case studies to make this book a relevant and useful reference and work book for students. more...

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A mother records her memories of time spent outdoors with her son as an infant, recording their special moments together exploring the sights, sounds, and scents of her garden patch. more...

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Now updated — your guide to becoming a successful backyard beekeeper. Interested in raising honey bees? This friendly, practical guide presents a step-by-step approach to starting your own beehive, along with expert tips for maintaining a healthy colony. You get the latest on honey bee medication and treatments, harvesting and marketing your honey, and the impact the sudden disappearance of the honey bee has on our environment and economy.:. To bee or not to bee? — understand the benefits of beekeeping and whether it's right for you;. Build your first hive — gather the right equipment, obtain your bees, and transfer them safely to their new home;. Get up-close and personal — see how to open and close the hive, inspect your bees at the right times, and know what to look for;. Handle common problems — from swarming to robbing to pesticide poisoning, find simple solutions;. Understand Colony Collapse Syndrome — learn what you can do to help save the honey bees;. Gear up for the golden harvest — use the tools of the trade to extract honey, store it, and sell it. Praise for Beekeeping For Dummies. "The information a beginner needs to keep bees with confidence.". — Kim Flottum, Bee Culture Magazine. "A reader-friendly guide to beekeeping for novices or beginners.". — Dewey M. Caron, Professor of Entomology, University of Delaware. Open the book and find:. The various types of honey bees and the role each plays in a colony;. Hands-on instruction in building a hive;. How to keep bees healthier and more productive;. Guidelines for all phases of honey production;. New information on raising your own queens;. Plenty of helpful, illustrative pictures to guide you;. The safest ways to inspect and enjoy your bees;. A Beekeeper's Calendar organized by climate zones more...

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Weeds are plants growing in the wrong place. Here’s how to recognize, prevent, eradicate – or learn to live with – your unwelcome guests.Get to the root of any weed problem with Ken Thompson. With his blend of witty, down-to-earth advice and solid scientific practice, Ken explains how weeds populate your pots, paving, beds and borders and shows how to prevent them taking over – or opt for complete eradication.A “rogue’s gallery” helps you separate the true thugs from the more benign pests, and reveals how to integrate some weeds into a garden ecosystem. With eco-friendly solutions for environmentally responsible gardeners, this is the practical and achievable guide to winning the war against weeds. more...

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The Cactaceae family, with about sixteen hundred species, is cultivated worldwide for fruits, forage, fodder, and even as a vegetable. Cacti are recognized for their attractive flowers, special stem shapes, and ability to tolerate drought. Because of their efficient use of water and other adaptations, biological and agronomic interest in cacti has soared. more...

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