- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Kyle Cathie; revised edition edition (21 Feb 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1856267830
- ISBN-13: 978-1856267830
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 20.8 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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An extremely comprehensive book from an author more renowned for her Gold Medal winning herb displays and organic gardening. Every group of plant is covered from the more usual annuals, perennials, shrubs and vegetables through to cacti, ferns, palms and aquatic plants. Drawing on her own experience and that of fellow nurserymen, Jekka McVicar gives a concise picture of this fascinating method of plant propagation. Attractively illustrated with the photographs of Marianne Majerus, it is a clear, straightforward guide to seed propagation. The most helpful information included is germination times, something many previous books on the subject have omitted. Many a would-be propagator has thrown away an apparently 'dead' pot of seeds only to discover them suddenly germinating wherever the compost has been turned out! Following on from the A-Z listings of the various groups of plants is the practical information on the generalities of sowing from composts, equipment to seed collection and breaking of dormancy. Unfortunately the terminology in many instances appears to be aimed at the experienced grower rather than the novice and the repetition of the unnecessary 'substrate' as well as compost is particularly irritating. However, as Jekka McVicar says in her introduction, seed growing is a return to nature, the wonders of an emergent shoot never failing to astonish and amaze the sower. What better way to introduce a child to gardening than with a packet of calendula or nasturtium, easily grown and guaranteed to succeed, making an impression which may last a lifetime? This is one of the most in-depth guides to seed propagation recently published and will be an invaluable reference tool for gardeners for many years to come.
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Rachel de Thame, BBC 2 Gardener's World presenter
'The book fills what I've always felt was a big gap in the market, ..above all it de-mystifies the whole process.'
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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you're an inveterate seed/cutting pincher - whether at home or abroad you'll need this book. When I bought it I instantly sowed some gingko seeds someone had sent me from the States. This book is fun. Gardening is meant to be fun - it's an adventure. This book is an adventure. It's also informative, recommending the perfect compost mix for your particular seed and giving germination times - very important if you give up too easily on a unproductive pot! Some seeds can take up to two years. Now where's that lemon!?
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The book leaves out all the cultural details coverd by every other book and gets straight down to seed germination details.
The only negative is that it doesn't cover enough plants. It does however cover most genus that are garden varieties today.
The only negative is that it doesn't cover enough plants. It does however cover most genus that are garden varieties today.
32 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I had absolutely no idea when I bought this lovely looking book how invaluable and what fun I would find it. Although it says on the cover it is "the ultimate guide to growing successfully from seed", I thought this might be hype but no, it really is the only book you will ever need to guide you. One especial joy is the fun you can have experimenting with your own seeds from the sort of shrubs and trees only specialists would normally try. Jekka McVicar covers all aspects and I am sure I will save lots of money in the years to come by trying out unusual plants from seed.
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Seeds
This book is extremely useful for anyone wishing to raise their own plants from seed. It tells you when and how to sow many different seeds. Read more
Published 8 months ago by B. A. Villager
good book- needs some development
The book is definately a good aid to those who are starting to get serious about propogating plants.
A real shame that the whole thing isn't laid out alphabetically. Read more
A real shame that the whole thing isn't laid out alphabetically. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Ingeldot
Bought as a gift
I cannot review this book as I bought it as a Christmas Gift for a friend. BUT what I will say is that she wanted a book to give her confidence in growing plants for herselve. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mr. R. H. Martin
wonderful
I bought this for my mum who is nutty about plants seeds and flowers, she loves this book and at a fraction of the price you would pay in the shops , well it cant be bad , glad i... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Andrina
Just a nice looking glossy book
What most people want from growing seeds is how easy certain species are and how quickly they flower. Read more
Published 23 months ago by J. P. Clark
Really annoying index
A very useful book; except the index. Looking up a plant using its common name one is redirected to the entry under its Latin name to find the page number, e.g. Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2009 by Richard Moore
not for beginners
I haven't ever grown anything from seed before and I'm quite inexperienced in the garden so I'm having difficulty finding my way around this book. Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2009 by Victoria Lochhead
What revision
Although described as a revised edition, apart from a new cover, this books appears identical to the original 2001 version. Read more
Published on 13 April 2008 by G. S. C. Denman
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