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Creative Propagation

by Peter Thompson, Josie Owen (Illustrator), Owen Josie
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Overview


A classic among practical gardening guides, this reference has been thoroughly revised and updated, with almost twice as much text and nearly three times as many plants as are found in the celebrated first edition. Practical, how-to methods of creative plant propagation are displayed in an easy-to-follow format. Line drawings, charts, and lists help explain the basic principles for propagating your own plants at home. This handy text will show you how to enjoy the benefits and rewards of making more plants.

Synopsis


A classic among practical gardening guides, this reference has been thoroughly revised and updated, making it even more valuable to gardeners. This thorough, handy text will show you how to enjoy the benefits and rewards of making more plants.

Jan Hale Barbo - Santa Fe New Mexican

"Classic ... Thompson details the fundamentals of how plants work."—Jan Hale Barbo, Santa Fe New Mexican, April 3, 2005

About the Author, Peter Thompson

Dr. Peter Thompson is a distinguished plantsman, with a background in plant physiology. He has founded a gardening school in Shropshire, England, owned and run Oldfield Nurseries, and headed the Physiology section at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, where he established a Seed Bank for useful, threatened, or otherwise important species and populations of wild plants. He lives in the UK.

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Editorials

Gardening Newsletter

"Without a doubt this book will assist all gardeners who find the propagation of plants a mystery."β€”John E. Bryan, Gardening Newsletter, March 2005
β€” John E. Bryan

National Gardener

"Before you as a beginner or expert even think of propagating plants this is the book to have for use and in your library for reference."β€” Joanne S. Carpender, National Gardener, April 2005
β€” Joanne S. Carpender

Santa Fe New Mexican

"Classic ... Thompson details the fundamentals of how plants work."β€”Jan Hale Barbo, Santa Fe New Mexican, April 3, 2005
β€” Jan Hale Barbo

Book Details

Published
February 1, 2005
Publisher
Timber Press, Incorporated
Pages
360
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780881926811

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