Books on Growing, Collecting and Saving Seeds, and Propagation
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structures, building fences and gates, growing and saving heirloom seeds and plants. And more books are being added all the time.
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This page is the catalogue page for Seeds & Propagation, number 3 above, and lists books for growing,
havesting and saving seeds, including heirloom vegetables, and plant propagation.
These books are of particular interest to horticulturist, nursery professionals, organic gardeners as well as to all home gardeners.
Growing, Harvesting, Saving Seeds and Plant Propagation
- 100 Vegetables and Where They Came From
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- -William W. Weaver, Signe Sundberg-Hall
Hardcover 288 pages / Published October 2000
This is an excellent guide to the history and cultivation of many of our treasured heirloom plants. Covers the botanical and cultural histories of vegetables originating from every corner of the globe, from North America to Peru, and from Switzerland to India. Mixing history, culinary suggestions, practical information, and personal anecdotes, the author introduces the reader to unusual heirloom vegetables as well as to common favorites. He provides answers to general questions, such as the difference between a yam and a sweet potato, and presents lively portraits of one hundred vegetable varieties. To stimulate curiosity in these vegetables qualities, the author includes cooking recommendations with each vegetable profile. Includes selected recipes.
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- Seed Sowing and Saving: Step-By-Step Techniques for Collecting and Growing More Than 100
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- -Carole B. Turner Storey's Gardening Skills
This book offers step-by-step procedures and techniques for saving the seeds from more than 100 vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Basic information on growing techniques, collecting, and saving
seeds from your own gardens or farm. Includes over 300 color illustrations.
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- Taylor's Guide to Heirloom Vegetables (Taylor's Guides to Gardening)
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- -Benjamin Watson / Paperback 343 pages / Published February 1996
Within the past ten years, public awareness of heirloom vegetables has increaed dramatically. These varieties, at least 50 years old, have usually been preserved by regional, ethnic, or family groups, although some, like Golden Bantam corn, are still widely popular today. This Taylor's Guide sorts out the best heirloom vegetables and tells readers where to find them.
Includes 200 color photographs and 25 drawings.
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- The Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation: From Seed to Tissue Culture: A Practical Working Guide to the Propagation ofover 1100 Species
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- -Michael A. Dirr, Charles W., Jr. Heuser, Bonnie L. Dirr and Charles W. Heuser Jr (Contributors)
Paperback 239 pages / Published June 1987
This comprehensive and well researched book is the leading plant propagation reference book for nursery professionals and horticulturists.
Presents specific and complete propagation information and the greenhouse techniques are practical even for partime nurserymen, gardeners,
or hobbiest. Dirr has done all the research and you benefit from his research. His research results are backed up by many scientific studies
and by the successful propagations done by various individuals and nurseries.
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- Practical Woody Plant Propagation for Nursery Growers
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- -Bruce MacDonald / Hardcover 660 pages / Published March 1987
This comprehensive book is an excellent and thorough presentation of propagation techniques. Covers a wide range of woody plants by species,
tree types and the best method to propagate them.
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- American Horticultural Society Plant Propagation: The Full Illustrated Plant-by-Plant Manual
of Practical Techniques
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- -American Horticultural Society, Peter Anderson, Photographer
Hardcover 320 pages / Published April 1999
This excellent informative book provides all the information you could ever possibly want in order to propagate virtually
any plant or tree or cactus or succulent. A practical guide to the successful propagation of all garden plants. The first
section covers all the basics of plant biology as well as the history and basic how-to of propagation.
The primary sections of this book are divided into "Garden Trees," "Shrubs and Climbing Plants," "Perennials, Annuals and Biennials,"
"Cacti and Other Succulents," "Bulbous Plants," and "Vegetables."
Each section begins with an overview of appropriate propagation techniques: the many styles of grafting, seed saving,
taking cuttings, and bulb and root division. Individual plants within each section are addressed alphabetically.
About 1,500 entries are organized alphabetically within each plant group, telling which method to use, when to do it, and
what degree of skill is required; which seeds need special treatment before sowing and how to provide the conditions to
bring about a good rate of germination; the average success rate for each plant, how big a yield to expect, and how long
it should take to mature or flower; and how to take appropriate care. Illustrations are detailed and accurate.
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- Secrets of Plant Propagation: Starting Your Own Flowers, Vegetables, Fruits, Berries, Trees, and Houseplants
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- -Lewis Hill / Paperback 168 pages / Published March 1985
This gardening guide explains with step-by-step instructions how to start new plants from seeds, cuttings,
dividing, layering, and grafting.
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- Propagation of Pacific Northwest Plants
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- - Robin Rose, Caryn E. C. Chachulski, Diane L. Haase
Paperback 256 pages / Published March 1998
This excellent reference book was designed for use by both nursery professionals and home gardeners. Recommended for the native plant lovers and anyone who plans to grow native plants.
This comprehensive book provides the most current and comprehensive propagation information for over 140 native plants. Book is divided into four plant sections; Shrubs, Trees, Forbs,
and Grasses. In addition to propagation techniques, each species accounts section features physical descriptions and specific information on each plant habitat and geographic range.
Illustrations and drawing, plus a glossary.
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