Overview

A handy and richly illustrated guide to all propagation techniques. Plant Propagation A to Z has more than 500 photographs that illustrate both practical step-by-step propagation techniques and the plants themselves. The book introduces propagation in general and then describes the tools and methods used. There are extensive tables detailing which techniques are best suited to more than 1,000 garden plants and noting the best times for propagating. The book also includes: Annotated step-by-step color diagrams Seed, cutting and division techniques Specialized propagation methods Temperature and moisture requirements Germination time and strike rate Guidance on specific techniques for each propagation procedure Recommendations for choosing the best equipment. Easy-to-use and informative, Plant Propagation A to Z is an essential reference book and how-to guide for gardeners everywhere.

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9781554071708

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Reviews

Step-by-step guide to advanced propagation techniques such as layering, grafting, budding and tissue culture.--Suzanne Hively Cleveland Plain Dealer (04/24/2003) For quick reference, there is a very handy table of the plants from A to Z by Latin name, showing the preferred method and the hardiness zone.--Connie Krochmal BellaOnline (06/30/2007) Whether you enjoy growing plants from seed or are in the habit of sharing garden plants among friends, this book is a clear and easy guide.--Helen Chesnut Victoria Times-Colonist (02/11/2012) A good book for gardeners.--Margaret Henderson E-Streams (08/01/2003) This is a how-to book with information usually found only in technical writings. It is clearly written and be extremely useful.-- (11/11/2006) Excellent introduction to propagation.--Library Journal (05/01/2003) Will take you to the next horticultural level... will introduce you to plants that you likely never heard of.-- (11/01/2003) A handy guide to all propagation techniques... written in an accessible style... a practical step-by-step reference on the art of reproducing garden plants and should be a welcome addition to any gardening collection.-- (01/01/2004) Takes the mystery out of plant propagation... clear and easy... a treasure for both those who want to learn to propagate and those who need to brush up.-- (12/11/2003) Clearly outlines all aspects of plant propagation, from selecting the right tools to identifying which plants reproduce by seed, division, and cutting.--Science News (09/20/2003) You had me at the title, Geoff. Find all kinds of great tips for starting plants from seeds and cuttings, by division and less common techniques, like grafting. Extensive tables provide information about individual plants, including the best ways to start them and tips for success, like which seeds should be soaked or nicked first. Plant Propagation A to Z is a great reference for anyone who prefers getting their plants for free.-- (05/15/2011) [5/5 starred review] You haven't really gardened until you've started a new plant from seed, root or cutting. This book shows you how, in straightforward language with detailed charts and how-to's. The best is at the end, where a big chapter lists more than 500 types of plants ... each with a photo and paragraph on propagation method.-- (11/28/2006) Excellent introduction ... well-illustrated work ... Should inspire many a gardener to look at plant propagation as a means to keep gardening costs down, and to obtain plants in a garden that would normally not be available through some commercial outlets.-- (05/11/2003) Comprehensive ... Bryant's guide provides an essential and encyclopedic resource for the fiscally minded, or just creatively curious, gardener.-- (03/01/2003) A real how-to book... the work of a lifetime... accessible to anyone who's interested in trying.-- (12/13/2003) Straightforward language with detailed charts and how-to's make it easy to use. Best of all is the big chapter listing more than 500 plants, each with a photo and paragraph on propagation methods.-- (12/12/2008)

Whether you enjoy growing plants from seed or are in the habit of sharing garden plants among friends, this book is a clear and easy guide.--Helen Chesnut Victoria Times-Colonist (02/11/2012)

Straightforward language with detailed charts and how-to's make it easy to use. -- Mary Fran McQuade Vaughan Today (12/12/2008)

Author Information

Geoff Bryant is a plant propagator and hybridizer with 25 years of experience in this field. He is a fulltime garden writer and photographer and has written or contributed to a dozen gardening books.

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