Principles of Horticulture

Pass your course with this complete full colour guide to the fundamentals of horticulture. .#xA0;Written by leading experts and updated in line with the new RHS specifications .#xA0;An approachable book that covers the exact specifications needed to pass your course .#xA0;The all year round full colour pictures make it easy to understand and apply the subjects covered Already proven in this field, Principles of Horticulture is an excellent introduction to the study of all aspects of the subject. Written by highly respected authors in their field, the accessible style and full colour pictures in this book mean that you will be able to use it as the key book in your studies or for reference as you progress. Although updated in line with the new RHS specifications the book also matches all the current specifications that other exam boards produce in this area. New to this edition is more information on practical propagation techniques, garden design, conservation, placing plants, and on basic planting design and bedding plants. 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#xA0; 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