The science of gardening.
The Science of Gardening shows how to create a beautiful and sustainable home garden guided by the newest information from applied plant physiology, biology, soils science, climatology, hydrology, chemistry, and ecology. From choosing and purchasing your trees and shrubs, to giving them the best start in your garden, to healthy maintenance and pest control, award-winning horticulturist Linda Chalker-Scott of Washington State University shows why science-based decisions are always best for your home garden, and also the most ecologically sound for the greater environment. You'll enjoy her contagious enthusiasm and wonderful sense of humor as you learn to create your own vibrant, sustainable landscape.
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| Stamford | Available |
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- ISBN: 1629975133
- Physical Description 4 videodiscs (12 hr.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher Chantilly, VA : The Teaching Company, [2018]
- Copyright ©2018
Content descriptions
| General Note: | 24 lectures (30 min. each). Course no. 9443. GMD: videodisc. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | disc 1. Garden science: weeding out the myths -- Site analysis: choosing the right spot -- Soil analysis: what makes soil great -- Living soils: bacteria and fungi -- Plant selection: natives versus non-natives -- Plant selection: function and form -- disc 2. Plant selection: finding quality specimens -- Soil preparation and protection -- The truth about mulch -- Planting for survival -- Aftercare for new plants -- Plant nutrition: evidence-based fertilizing -- disc 3. The art and science of pruning -- Creating safe food gardens -- Water-wise landscaping -- Diagnosing diseases and disasters -- Gardening CSI: case studies -- Integrated pest management -- disc 4. Understanding pestcides -- What to do about weeds -- What to do about insects -- What to do about herbivores -- Tackling garden myths and misinformation -- Applied garden science: success stories. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Lecturer: Professor Linda Chalker-Scott, Washtington State University. |
| System Details Note: | DVD. |
| Language Note: | In English ; closed-captioned. |
Series
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