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The Fundamentals of Horticulture: Theory and Practice
Chris Bird
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Description for The Fundamentals of Horticulture: Theory and Practice
paperback. Essential reading for all those interested in horticulture, from students to keen gardeners. Focuses on practical applications, and supports RHS specifications. Editor(s): Bird, Chris. Num Pages: 473 pages, 304 colour illus. 65 tables. BIC Classification: KNA; TVS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 276 x 219 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1354.
Essential reading for all studying horticulture and keen gardeners. This clear introduction to the principles underlying the practical applications of horticulture opens up the excitement of growing plants and garden development without readers wading through complex information. Written by a team of highly motivated and experienced horticultural tutors, the text supports the newly restructured RHS Level 2 qualifications with related Level 3 topics in boxes and signposting to Level 4 topics, together with other horticultural qualifications at these levels. Full colour images tied closely to the text and practical case study boxes inspire readers by making topics relevant to their ... Read more
Essential reading for all studying horticulture and keen gardeners. This clear introduction to the principles underlying the practical applications of horticulture opens up the excitement of growing plants and garden development without readers wading through complex information. Written by a team of highly motivated and experienced horticultural tutors, the text supports the newly restructured RHS Level 2 qualifications with related Level 3 topics in boxes and signposting to Level 4 topics, together with other horticultural qualifications at these levels. Full colour images tied closely to the text and practical case study boxes inspire readers by making topics relevant to their ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
420
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Weight
1387g
Number of Pages
473
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521707398
SKU
V9780521707398
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-2
About Chris Bird
Chris Bird has over twenty-five years of horticultural teaching experience in guiding learners through the complete suite of Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) qualifications, together with other horticultural qualifications including the BTEC National Diploma and City and Guilds Subsidiary, Diploma and Extended Diploma. He has co-ordinated Sparsholt College's Chelsea Flower Show educational gardens for the past fourteen years, winning fourteen RHS ... Read more
Reviews for The Fundamentals of Horticulture: Theory and Practice
'It is fantastic to have one ultimate reference text that students can refer to at all levels and that covers both the science behind growing plants and the application of science in plant management, propagation and production. This is an up-to-date look at developments in the horticultural industry and growing techniques in harmony with traditional approaches to horticultural techniques and ... Read more