The Plant Propagator's Bible: A Step-by-Step Guide to Propagating Every Plant in Your Garden
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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. Review: This book is AMAZING! - This book is AMAZING! There is so much information packed in here and all of it is with super easy to understand with pictures and diagrams the whole way. I love it! Review: Grow More Plants - I want to propagate a bush and wasn't sure how. This book tells you how to reproduce dozens of plant types. You don't have to go to the nursery and pay money for your plants.
| Best Sellers Rank | #21,775 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5 in House Plant Gardening #21 in Gardening & Horticulture Reference (Books) #40 in Gardening Encyclopedias |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 518 Reviews |
J**K
This book is AMAZING!
This book is AMAZING! There is so much information packed in here and all of it is with super easy to understand with pictures and diagrams the whole way. I love it!
K**Z
Grow More Plants
I want to propagate a bush and wasn't sure how. This book tells you how to reproduce dozens of plant types. You don't have to go to the nursery and pay money for your plants.
L**P
Bible Lover!!! (Of.
This book is so good. I will be buying more as gifts. Very pretty and easy to follow. On my third read and I bought it to entertain me over the wi there season. LOL
R**E
Keeping it in My Library
This is a great reference manual for propagating.
K**R
Wonderful book
This book will help me expand my garden. It gives wonderful instructions and has great pictures.
B**E
Simple and concise
This book is one of the best reference books you can own. It's not one of those books that requires reading 20 pages and taking notes to learn how to propagate a plant. It's laid out very simply. First There is a section about the basics of propagation and soil written very simply and to the point. No extra words. Second There are all of the different propagation techniques with each one only having two pages. On the pages it lays, in pictures with captions, the technique very simply. Then in a box off to the bottom it tells you the potential problems you may experience and their causes. There is another box that lists all of the plants that can be propagated by the technique. Lastly there is a little 1-2 paragraph written section telling more information about the technique should you want to learn a little more. Third There is a section classifying each plant by botanical (latin) name that tells the easiest method of propagating that plant along with alternate techniques and potential problems. All of this information is presented in less than 100 words and guides you to the pages containing the propagation technique towards the beginning of the book. The most concise and simple reference book I have ever seen. I read a lot and have many reference books on different subjects. This is by far the best, even better than the for dummies books. You can go straight to the plant you want and in two pages know when and how to propagate a plant and what can go wrong.
C**E
great information
great book, lots of pictures and good info that is very helpful. got started on adding to my greenhouse
J**E
Great book
Great price and quality printing.
P**.
Five Stars
Great book for plant enthusiasts who wish to propagate rare varieties
D**R
Terrific book!
This is exactly what I was looking for! Great instructions, terrific photos...very practical.
W**E
Informative
This is such a well written book and full of really useful info. Highly recommended.
M**B
Great book. Everything you ever need to know
I love that this book covers everything from planting mediums, to collecting and planting seeds, planting bulbs roots and tubers, and every imaginable plant propagation technique for house plants, perennials, trees, shrubs, bushes. The explanations are clear and concise, with helpful visual aids. Great reference book. Loved it so much I bought a second for a friend. Highly recommended
T**0
Fantastic book, really pleased
Great book. Plenty of photos and easy to follow instructions. Highly recommend
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