
Success with Seeds
Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 18. September 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-86108-299-2 (ISBN)
Description
Growing plants from seeds is both enthralling and satisfying. Most of our garden and house plants can be raised successfully from seed, either by collecting it ourselves, or by purchasing packets from garden centres. This practical book is for gardeners of all levels of ability who are keen to try their hand at sowing and growing their own plants. The book covers: - The biology of seeds and how they work. - Sowing and germinating seeds. - Care of seeds and seedlings. - Raising the following plants from seed: annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, climbers, bulbs, houseplants and vegetables. * Practical guide for beginners who can gain horticultural confidence with the easier plants, and for experienced gardeners who can experiment with a wider range of plants. * Top authors: have had years of experience running a specialist plant nursery in Suffolk. They have written three other books for GMC: Sink & Container Gardening, Gardening With Hebes and Gardening With Alpines.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
GMC Publications
Illustrations
150 colour photos
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 186 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
204 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-86108-299-2 (9781861082992)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Part 1: what are seeds?; sources of seeds; sowing and germinating seeds; care of seeds after sowing. Part 2: ;annuals and biennials from seed; perennials from seed; trees and shrubs from seed; vegetables from seed; climbers, bulbs and houseplants from seed.