With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, veteran horticulture
teacher Miranda Smith provides a complete reference showing every step
for cultivating new plants--whether from seed or cuttings or with
techniques such as layering, grafting, and budding.
Propagating new plants from existing ones is not only sustainable but
also rewarding for gardeners of all skill levels. The Plant
Propagator's Bible offers a solid and complete, go-to reference for
expert gardeners but is also a perfect primer for the novice plant lover
and horticulturalist.
Smith teaches readers, with the support of hundreds of 4-color photos
and detailed illustrations, the natural process and conditions in
which plants grow and reproduce, and shows gardeners how to use these
systems to propagate any plant that grows in their garden or
greenhouse--or even on their windowsill. The book features:
- An A to Z directory of more than 1,000 individual plant species--with
appropriate propagation techniques for aquatics, ornamental plants,
houseplants, shrubs, trees, vegetables, and wildflowers
- "What Can Go Wrong" advice for each type of plant, explaining
potential problems and how to prevent or fix them
- Detailed, step-by-step illustrations and annotated photographs
Including information on essential tools and equipment, this is an
indispensable addition to every gardener's bookshelf.
