The Complete Book of Plant Propagation
Published on 18. September 1997
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-1-85732-753-3 (ISBN)
Description
In this reference work, aimed at beginners and experienced gardeners alike, 12 horticulturalists reveal the secrets of plant propagation, showing how simple and satisfying it can be. All the major techniques are described for each plant type and a dictionary section discusses individual plants.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Octopus Publishing Group
Dimensions
Height: 270 mm
Width: 202 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
1074 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85732-753-3 (9781857327533)
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Martin Rickard has been a fern enthusiast for the past 40 years. He has written or co-written several books on the subject as well as many magazine articles. He is a past President of the British Pteridological Society. He retired from his nursery - Rickard's Hardy Ferns - in 2002, after winning many gold medals from the RHS, including 10 years running at the Chelsea Flower Show. In 2003, in recognition of his 'advancement of science and the practice of horticulture', the RHS awarded him the Veitch Gold Memorial Medal. He lives in Worcestershire.