Secrets of Plant Propagation: Starting Your Own Flowers, Vegetables, Fruits, Berries, Shrubs, Trees, and Houseplants

by Lewis Hill

Plant propagation is a fun, rewarding, and economical way to add shrubs to your yard or multiply your collection of houseplants. With step-by-step instructions for a variety of proven techniques, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to successfully start your own plants. From raising the best tomatoes to growing your own Christmas trees, veteran nurseryman Lewis Hill helps you successfully reach your propagation goals while steering you clear of common mistakes. You’ll be amazed at your beautiful, healthy, and bountiful plants.

Genres: Gardening, Plants, Reference, Nonfiction

176 pages, Paperback

First published January 2, 1985

Reviews

[Howard · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute but outdated with not enough pictures

Just way too many words without showing what on earth the author is doing. Also doesn't help that the book was written 41 years ago. There are lots of updates to the world since and the book doesn't really reflect that. The author is no longer alive and nobody has taken up the task to update it. So that's sad.

But it DOES have some useful advice that's timeless. Just bits and pieces. But nothing you couldn't get from a youtube video today.

[Coyote · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very nice, short, concise and basic guide to most methods of propagation. I can't offer much more than that but it's very nice for what it has to offer. It does not cover anything on cell propagation/tissue propagation, which to be fair is not something most hobbybists/gardeners are interested in.

[Kacy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'll probably be buying this. great reference book

[Whitt · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s direct and easy but a little dated.

[Sia Karamalegos · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great overview of propagation techniques. It's definitely dated but there doesn't seem to be a more modern treatment of the same material yet

[Rhode PVD · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent reference. I have referred to it many times over the years and never found it lacking. Lots of how to info with step by step illustrations. Not esoteric, this is stuff you can do at home. Plus a list of plants in the back with quick tips on pro gating each one.

[Raquel Alves · Rating 5 out of 5]

Acho que já memorizei tudo aquilo que preciso. Desta vez...