TY  - BOOK
AU  - Lang,Gail M.
TI  - Horticulture
T2  - The green world
SN  - 0791089614
AV  - SB102 .L36 2007
PY  - 2007///
CY  - New York
PB  - Chelsea House
KW  - Horticulture
KW  - Juvenile literature
KW  - fast
KW  - Juvenile works
N1  - 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); Recommended for secondary school (age 13-18) and for parents and teachers
N2  - "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
UR  - http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0618/2006025585.html
ER  -