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.
Full-color photographs and illustrations. Glossary. Sidebars. References. Web sites. Further reading. Index.
About the Author(s)
Gail M. Lang, Ph.D., has studied plants for more than 20 years. She has worked in commercial greenhouses and botanical gardens, conducted research in the field and in laboratories and greenhouses, and was an organic farm certification inspector. She currently gardens in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and researches plant biodiversity at an avian preserve.