[EBOOK] PRACTICAL BOTANY FOR GARDENERS (Over 3,000 Botanical Terms Explained and Explored), Geoff Hodge, The University of Chicago Press

Botany for Gardeners is written for those interested in gardening with a desire to dip a toe into the science behind plants. The science is kept at a level so as not to be indecipherable, and any botanical language used is always qualified with an explanation. Furthermore, the author and editors have been careful never to stray too far from the interests of the practical gardener, and as a result many examples used ro illustrate the text come from plants thar a gardener might know, and might even have grown themselves. “Boranv in Action” text boxes can be found throughout the book and highlight information that is of particular practical interest to gardeners.

The book is structured into nine chapters, each dealing with an important area of botanv relevant to gardeners. Consequently, there arc chapters on the plant kingdom and plant naming (chapter 1). seed germination and growing (chapter 5), as well as a
botanical look at pruning (chapter 7). Chapters 6 and 9 move bevond the realm of botany into the very closely related subjects of soil science, plant pathology, and entomology. Botany for Gardeners is not designed to be read in any particular order, rather each chapter is almost a subject in its own right, and where information touches on that of another chapter, clear cross references are supplied.

Periodically through the book, the lifetime achievements of various botanists and botanical illustrators arc introduced. This serves to remind the reader of the historical context of botany, and the debt gardeners owe to the pursuits of plant scientists over the centuries. The fifteen botanists chosen arc not intended to be a definitive list by any means— the history of botanv is populated by a huge number of fascinating characters who made equally fascinating discoveries and sometimes struggled to have their ideas accepted. Botany is a subject diat deserves further study.

While Botany for Gardeners is intended to inform gardeners, die practical examples and practical advice given arc not intended to be comprehensive. Readers will find many pests and diseases discussed in chapter 9, and some suggested treatments; likewise, in chapter 6, many pruning cuts arc described. Gardeners wishing to explore the practical side of these subjects in more detail arc advised to read further afield. It is hoped that this book will inspire a greater understanding of the subject and a lifetime of informed gardening.

[EBOOK] PRACTICAL BOTANY FOR GARDENERS (Over 3,000 Botanical Terms Explained and Explored), Geoff Hodge, The University of Chicago Press

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