- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: A Butterworth-Heinemann Title; 3 edition (15 Aug 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 075064043X
- ISBN-13: 978-0750640435
- Product Dimensions: 23.8 x 18.4 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 460,519 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'This book, currently in its third edition provides an excellent introduction to the principles of commercial and leisure horticulture....it covers a lot of ground in an easy and informative style', Crop Protection
Review of the second edition:
'The arrival of [the] second edition is certain to meet renewed acclaim from all quarters. The authors deserve our admiration and congratulation on their fine achievement.'
The Horticulturist
'The leading introduction to commercial and leisure horticulture for 14 years.'
Publishing News
'Excellent coverage of the topic'
Dr Owen Doyle, Lecturer, University College Dublin
Review of the second edition:
'The arrival of [the] second edition is certain to meet renewed acclaim from all quarters. The authors deserve our admiration and congratulation on their fine achievement.'
The Horticulturist
'The leading introduction to commercial and leisure horticulture for 14 years.'
Publishing News
'Excellent coverage of the topic'
Dr Owen Doyle, Lecturer, University College Dublin
Product Description
Principles of Horticulture provides a comprehensive guide to the scientific rules determining the successful growing of plants. This valuable book covers the commercial cultivation of flowers, fruits and vegetables, landscape plantings and the individual garden. Unlike most horticultural texts, the level is suitable for a broad range of readers. The authors have a highly readable style and only a basic scientific education is assumed.
The content has also been structured to meet the needs of a wide range of courses, specifically for the Royal Horticultural Society General Examination, the National Certificate in Horticulture, the BTEC National Diploma and the GNVQ Land & Environment. It also supports plant science and related modules for A-level Biology, and provides an introduction for HNC/D students.
The new case studies will further enhance the usefulness of this book in independent study and as a college text.
Previous edition was in The Times Christmas Books Gardening top 10
The leading introduction to the principles of commercial and leisure horticulture for 14 years
Suitable for gardening enthusiasts and vocational students
The content has also been structured to meet the needs of a wide range of courses, specifically for the Royal Horticultural Society General Examination, the National Certificate in Horticulture, the BTEC National Diploma and the GNVQ Land & Environment. It also supports plant science and related modules for A-level Biology, and provides an introduction for HNC/D students.
The new case studies will further enhance the usefulness of this book in independent study and as a college text.
Previous edition was in The Times Christmas Books Gardening top 10
The leading introduction to the principles of commercial and leisure horticulture for 14 years
Suitable for gardening enthusiasts and vocational students
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70 of 71 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book provides a valuable introduction to horticulture. The information covered is wide ranging, explained clearly and is accompanied on many occasions by useful pictures and diagrams. This text was useful to me on the HNC/HND (Horticulture) course and also occasionally during my horticultural degree. The book would also be of interest to many horticuural professionals. There are not currently enough text books available specifically for horticultural students so this book is a valuable one.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This new edition of a core text for students of horticulture is welcomed. The addition of colour plates is helpful and the layout has generally improved. I think the book does a difficult job well as the subject is huge and it must be very difficult to decide what to leave out and how much depth to go to. I'm hoping it will help me with the RHS Advanced Cerificate exam.
36 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm pretty happy with this book. Having decided to do Horticulture studies by correspondence in Switzerland, this book came up when searching for some pre-study material. It is also first book off the list of recommended reading from my school, which I'm pleased to see. It provides further in-depth reading to the course material provided, although my one whinge is that it could expand its chapter on pests and diseases as there are so many covered in the course. Happily websites like the RHS help out here. However, this book is fine foundation reading.
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Essential for every serious gardener
This book arrived swiftly and in superb condition.
It is a must for any serious horticulturist, maintaining their own allotment or running a business.
It is a must for any serious horticulturist, maintaining their own allotment or running a business.
Published 1 month ago by Sal
Useful book
This book was really useful when i was doing my City and Guilds horticulture course. There aren't many pictures in the book apart from a small colour section in the centre, but... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Puzzle crazy
Principles of Horticulture
This is an excellent book to help me with my RHS Level 2 studies. Easy to read and good graphics. Well worth buying
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Published 5 months ago by Brian in Skipton
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This is a very good book. I bought this book as I had just started an Horticulture course and I've found it to be of valuable use through my course.
Published 7 months ago by G. Williams
7000 miles but very prompt
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great book - highly reccommend to anyone interetsed in horticulture... Read more
great book - highly reccommend to anyone interetsed in horticulture... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Jewels
Badly edited and poorly written
Badly edited and poorly written, this book may be recommended for my course but it is a difficult read and is badly in need of a re-write and a proof reader [it's even referred to... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Rob Brown
Good book useful for RHS courses
This is a good book which is very useful for the the RHS Level 2 Principles of Horticulture course. Fairly easy to read and the information is organised into relevant areas. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Chocgirl
An easy read with lots of colour pictures
I just wish all horticulture books for students were like this - lots of colour pictures, and an easy read. Read more
Published 17 months ago by A. Lucas
RHA Course Study Book
I am thinking of doing an RHS course and this book was recommended. It is a very good book and I will use it entensively for the course work.
Published on 10 May 2010 by L. B. Parfitt
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