{"product_id":"practical-botany-for-gardeners-over-3-000-botanical-terms-explained-and-explored-hardcover","title":"Practical Botany for Gardeners: Over 3,000 Botanical Terms Explained and Explored - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGeoff Hodge\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGardening can be frustratingly shrouded in secrecy. Fickle plants make seemingly spontaneous decisions to bloom or bust, seeds sprout magically in the blink of an eye, and deep-rooted mysteries unfold underground and out of sight. Understanding basic botany is like unlocking a horticultural code; fortunately learning a little science can reveal the secrets of the botanical universe and shed some light on what's really going on in your garden. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003ePractical Botany for Gardeners\u003c\/i\u003e provides an elegant and accessible introduction to the world of botany. It presents the essentials that every gardener needs to know, connecting explanations of scientific facts with useful gardening tips. Flip to the roots section and you'll not only learn how different types of roots support a plant but also find that adding fungi to soil aids growth. The pruning section both defines \"lateral buds\" and explains how far back on a shoot to cut in order to propagate them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book breaks down key areas and terminology with easy-to-navigate chapters arranged by theme, such as plant types, plant parts, inner workings, and external factors. \"Great Botanists\" and \"Botany in Action\" boxes delve deeper into the fascinating byways of plant science. This multifaceted book also includes two hundred botanical illustrations and basic diagrams that hearken to the classic roots of botany. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart handbook, part reference, \u003ci\u003ePractical Botany for Gardeners\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautifully captivating read. It's a must for garden lovers and backyard botanists who want to grow and nurture their own plant knowledge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeoff Hodge \u003c\/b\u003eis a gardening and horticultural writer living in Peterborough, UK, and the former gardening editor for \u003ci\u003eGardening News\u003c\/i\u003e. His most recent books include \u003ci\u003eThe RHS Allotment Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRHS Propagation Techniques\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRHS Pruning and Training.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.93 x 9.23 x 6.97 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 18, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45032882339942,"sku":"9780226093932","price":37.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/MllUUzFVYWk4SGVMNDArN0tENys0UT09.webp?v=1773193660","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/practical-botany-for-gardeners-over-3-000-botanical-terms-explained-and-explored-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}