The Ever Curious Gardener: Using a Little Natural Science for a Much Better Garden
Language: English
Published by New Society Publishers, 2018
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- Title
- The Ever Curious Gardener: Using a Little Natural Science for a Much Better Garden
- Author
- Reich, Lee
- Publisher
- New Society Publishers
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- acceptable
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0865718822
- ISBN 13
- 9780865718821
An irreverent romp through the natural science of gardening, with eye-opening insight and practical guidance for getting the most out of your plants.
Curious why caressing your cucumber plants will help them bear more fruit? Or why you should grow oranges from seed even if the fruit is inedible? Or why trees need to sleep and how to help them? Join acclaimed gardener, scientist, and author Lee Reich on a journey through the delights of your garden in this laugh-out-loud treatise on the scientific wonders of plants and soil.
The Ever Curious Gardener includes information on:
- How to maximize both flavor and nutrition in your garden bounty
- Helping plants thrive during drought
- Outwitting weeds by understanding their nature
- Making the best use of compost
- Tips on pruning and orchard care
- Why the dead language of Latin can make you a better gardener.
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About the Author
Lee Reich, PhD, dove into gardening decades ago, initially with one foot in academia as an agricultural scientist with the USDA and then Cornell University, and one foot in the field, the organic field. He has a PhD in Horticulture from the University of Maryland, an MS in Soil Science, and a BA in Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin. He blogs at www.leereich.com/blog from his farmden in New Paltz, NY.
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