The science of gardening /
Chalker-Scott, Linda.
The science of gardening / Linda Chalker-Scott. , United States - 4 videodiscs (12 hr.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guidebook (iv, 233 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm.) - Great courses. Better living. Hobby & leisure . - Great courses (DVD). Better living. .
24 lectures (30 min. each). Course no. 9443.
Course guidebook includes bibliographical references (pages 227-230).
Garden science: weeding out the myths -- Site analysis: choosing the right spot -- Soil analysis: what makes soil great -- Living soils: bacteria and fungi -- Plant selection: natives versus non-natives -- Plant selection: function and form -- Plant selection: finding quality specimens -- Soil preparation and protection -- The truth about mulch -- Planting for survival -- Aftercare for new plants -- Plant nutrition: evidence-based fertilizing -- The art and science of pruning -- Creating safe food gardens -- Water-wise landscaping -- Diagnosing diseases and disasters -- Gardening CSI: case studies -- Integrated pest management -- Understanding pestcides -- What to do about weeds -- What to do about insects -- What to do about herbivores -- Tackling garden myths and misinformation -- Applied garden science: success stories. disc 1. disc 2. disc 3. disc 4.
Lecturer: Professor Linda Chalker-Scott, Washtington State University.
DVD.
In English ; closed-captioned.
9781629975139 1629975133
9781629975139
9443 The Teaching Company ID9443A-01 The Teaching Company PB9443A The Teaching Company PD9443A The Teaching Company
Gardening.
Landscape gardening.
The science of gardening / Linda Chalker-Scott. , United States - 4 videodiscs (12 hr.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guidebook (iv, 233 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm.) - Great courses. Better living. Hobby & leisure . - Great courses (DVD). Better living. .
24 lectures (30 min. each). Course no. 9443.
Course guidebook includes bibliographical references (pages 227-230).
Garden science: weeding out the myths -- Site analysis: choosing the right spot -- Soil analysis: what makes soil great -- Living soils: bacteria and fungi -- Plant selection: natives versus non-natives -- Plant selection: function and form -- Plant selection: finding quality specimens -- Soil preparation and protection -- The truth about mulch -- Planting for survival -- Aftercare for new plants -- Plant nutrition: evidence-based fertilizing -- The art and science of pruning -- Creating safe food gardens -- Water-wise landscaping -- Diagnosing diseases and disasters -- Gardening CSI: case studies -- Integrated pest management -- Understanding pestcides -- What to do about weeds -- What to do about insects -- What to do about herbivores -- Tackling garden myths and misinformation -- Applied garden science: success stories. disc 1. disc 2. disc 3. disc 4.
Lecturer: Professor Linda Chalker-Scott, Washtington State University.
DVD.
In English ; closed-captioned.
9781629975139 1629975133
9781629975139
9443 The Teaching Company ID9443A-01 The Teaching Company PB9443A The Teaching Company PD9443A The Teaching Company
Gardening.
Landscape gardening.