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  • Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 5 edition (11 Aug 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0750686944
  • ISBN-13: 978-0750686945
  • Product Dimensions: 27.8 x 21 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 7,549 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Reader Reviews:

'If you are interested in any part of horticulture for a hobby or study, this is a must have; everything is explained in full in terms that anyone would understand'

'If you are into gardening of any type this is the book to have.'

'Highly recommended for students and professionals'

****

Published Reviews:

About the 3rd edition:
'Excellent introduction to the principles of commercial and leisure horticulture....it covers a lot of ground in an easy and informative style', Crop Protection

About the 2nd edition:
'Certain to meet renewed acclaim from all quarters. The authors deserve our admiration and congratulation on their fine achievement.' The Horticulturist


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Principles of Horticulture is an excellent introduction to the study of all aspects of the subject. Written in an accessible and readable style it explains the principles that underlie the cultivation of flowers, fruits, vegetables, turf, ornamental planting in outdoors and in protected culture; commercially as well as in the garden and on the allotment. Readers ranging from first time students at the beginning of their careers in horticulture through to seasoned gardeners with many years of practical experience will find it essential reading.

This fifth edition has been restructured to bring it in to line with the most recent RHS syllabus, adding new material on the basis of science for horticulturists. The book contains beginning of chapter summaries, highlighted definitions and key points, and end of chapter test your learning questions. Each chapter ends with references for further reading.

Structured to meet the needs of a wide variety of courses in horticulture at levels 2 and 3, this book is particularly suitable for the RHS Certificate, Advanced Certificate and Diploma in Horticulture, BTEC National and the City and Guilds/NPTC National and Advanced National Certificate and Diploma courses. It also supports those studying plant science and related modules for 'A' Level Biology and the Diploma in Environmental and Land-based studies.

Charles Adams BSc (Agric) Hons, Dip Applied Educ., Fellow Inst Horticulture, is a lecturer at Capel Manor College and University of Hertfordshire, an external examiner in horticulture, and also a member of the Royal Horticultural Society Qualifications Advisory Committee.

Katherine Bamford BSc (Agric Sci) Hons, Cert Ed., formerly lecturer in horticulture science at Oaklands College, St. Albans, works in the commercial sector with herbs, organic vegetables and hardy plants.

Mike Early MSc, BSc Hons, DTA, Cert Ed., formerly a lecturer in horticulture science at Oaklands College, St. Albans, now works as a landscape gardner.

* Now in full colour with many illustrations making study easier and clearer
* Written by leading experts to align with the new RHS Certificate in Horticulture
* Test and confirm your learning with modal questions and exercises throughout

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5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended for students and professionals, 14 Nov 2000
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.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good improvements in this 4th edition of a popular text, 14 Oct 2005
By Ms. D. E. Wright "janine3038" (Dorset, UK) - See all my reviews
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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.
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Good companion guide to RHS General Certificate studies, 21 Dec 2003
By Leslie Robinson "ihateajs" (Switzerland) - See all my reviews
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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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The pages listed in the index don't correspond to the actual pages. This obviously renders the index useless which is very unhelpful when trying to look up something specific. Read more
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I am doing the RHS level 2 Horticulture Course and have recently taken a exam found the book very useful whilst revising. Read more
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if you are intrested in any part of horticulture for a hobby or study, this is a must have every thing is explained in full in terms that any one would understand. Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2002 by gloriouslawns@aol.com

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I have read the 2nd edition but this one is much better they keep adding more information. if you are into gardening of any type this is the book to have. Very easy to read.
Published on 27 Nov 2001 by gloriouslawns@aol.com

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