Practical Horticulture

INTRODUCTION 

CHAPTER 1 The “Green Industry” and Careers in Horticulture

CHAPTER 2 Botanical Nomenclature, Anatomy, and Physiology

CHAPTER 3 Plant Growth and Development

CHAPTER 4 Climate and Plant Growth

CHAPTER 5 Plant Propagation

PART II Growing Plants Outdoors

CHAPTER 6 Outdoor Soils and Fertility

CHAPTER 7 Diagnosing and Treating Outdoor Plant Disorders

CHAPTER 8 Vegetable Gardening

CHAPTER 9 Growing Tree Fruits and Nuts

CHAPTER 10 Bush and Other Small Fruits

CHAPTER 11 Flower and Herb Gardening

CHAPTER 12 Home Landscape Planning

CHAPTER 13 Landscape Installation and Maintenance

CHAPTER 14 Lawns and Lawn-Substitute Plants

PART III Growing Plants Indoors

CHAPTER 15 Indoor Plant Maintenance

CHAPTER 16 Media, Fertilizers, and Watering

CHAPTER 17 Light and Indoor Plant Growth

CHAPTER 18 Controlling Indoor Plant Pests and Diseases

CHAPTER 19 Decorating with Growing Plants and Fresh Flowers

CHAPTER 20 Greenhouses and Related Climate-Controlling Structures

Appendix A: Professional Organizations for Horticulturists

Appendix B: Professional and Trade Journals in Horticulture

Appendix C: State Extension Services

Glossary

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