Principles of Horticulture

by C.R. Adams, K.M. Bamford, M.P. Early

This colourful guide will introduce you to the fundamentals of horticulture, whether you are taking an RHS course, are a keen amateur or seasoned gardener.

Written in a clear and accessible style, this book explains the principles that underlie the cultivation of flowers, fruits, vegetables, turf and ornamental planting in the outdoors and in protected culture. It has a wide breadth of coverage, from the subject s more commercial aspects, through to matters of the garden and allotment, with the latest information on conservation, practical propagation techniques, and garden design. With highlighted definitions and key points, and illustrated in full colour, this book will be a useful companion as you progress in the study and practice of horticulture.

Genres: Horticulture, Plants, Gardening

402 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1984

Reviews

[Maureen Sparkles · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is the go-to text book for the practical City & Guilds Level 2 in Horticulture. However, as such it is impractical. Th most recent additions are a combination of Level 2 & 3 (advanced level, not necessary for most people entering horticulture so why combine?) but in the process of condensing text is missing, or sentences don't make sense, have gaps and are full of typos. In addition the information is dense, unnecessarily wordy and difficult to follow plus understand. It comes across as the authors presenting themselves as authorities that are gatekeeping knowledge, making information inaccessible. Contrived, convoluted, patronising and perpetuating an old-fashioned thinking about horticultural practise that is ultimately destructive and paternalistic to the planet.

I resent having spent a small fortune on this book as a retraining student which is proven to be so hard to follow and ideologically of so little use. Sometimes those who hold knowledge ned to check their own intentions before taking up the mantle of teaching.