Horticulture / Gail M. Lang.
Material type: TextSeries: Green world (Philadelphia, Pa.)Publication details: New York : Chelsea House, ©2007.Description: viii, 125 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cmISBN:- 0791089614
- 9780791089613
- SB102 .L36 2007
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 115-119) and index.
This textbook, appropriate for high school students, introduces readers to the various disciplines of horticulture, including agriculture, ecology, pest management, propagation, botany, and garden design. (Miller Library Staff)
"This book explores the wide-ranging realm of horticulture. Presenting lucidly written information on conventional, organic, and sustainable methods, Horticulture covers such topics as the geographical origins of plants, as well as their identification, classification, physiology, breeding, and propagation. This book introduces discussions of plant cultural requirements, soil classification, soil fertility, irrigation, ecology and pest control, garden design, and harvest and post-harvest activities. Students will also learn about career opportunities in horticulture."--Publisher's website.
An introduction to horticulture describes conventional and organic methods, the classification and propagation of plants, soil classification, irrigation, and pest control.
Recommended for secondary school (age 13-18) and for parents and teachers.