Principles of Horticulture

by Charles Adams, Jane Brook, David Francis, Mike Early

Overview

This colourful guide will introduce you to the fundamentals of horticulture. It is written in a clear and accessible style and covers the principles that underpin growing plants for the garden and allotment, with reference to how these are tackled by professionals.

With highlighted definitions, key points, and illustrated in full colour, this book will be a useful companion as you progress in the study and practice of horticulture. The book covers topics such as, classifying and naming plants, the plant life cycle, ecology and garden wildlife, plant nutrition, plant pests, and plant diseases and disorders. The new edition has been updated to reflect changes in legislation and the modernisation of horticultural practices. It is also fully reflective of the changes in the new syllabuses for horticulture at level 2.

Principles of Horticulture is a valuable resource whether you are taking a Level 2 RHS, City and Guilds or BTEC course, are a keen amateur or seasoned gardener.

The book is accompanied by ancillary materials including essential and extended information on horticultural principles, and downloadable instructor resources.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040275023
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/12/2025
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	570
Sales rank:	696,761

About the Author

Charles Adams is Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture. Formerly Vice-Principal of Capel Manor College and Head of Science Department at Oaklands College. He is an examination moderator of horticulture examinations and a member of the Royal Horticultural Society Qualifications Advisory Group.

Jane Brook is a freelance Lecturer in plant science and horticulture, formerly at Capel Manor College, Middlesex University and the University of Hertfordshire, UK, and is also an examiner in horticulture at the Royal Horticultural Society, UK.

David Francis is a Professional Associate of the Royal Horticultural Society and lives in Japan. He was formerly a Lecturer in Horticulture at Capel Manor College in London.

Mike Early was a Lecturer in horticulture science at Oaklands College, UK, and a landscape gardener.

Table of Contents

1. Horticulture and Gardening, 2. Classifying and Naming Plants, 3. The Plant Life Cycle, 4. Plant Cells and Tissues, 5. Roots, Stems, Leaves and Their Adaptations, 6. Plant Reproduction, 7. Plant Growth, 8. Transport in Plants, 9. Ecology and Garden Wildlife, 10. The Root Environment, 11. Soil Water, 12. Organic Matter in Soils, 13. Plant Nutrition, 14. Growing in Containers, 15. Plant Health Maintenance, 16. Weeds, 17. Plant Pests, 18. Plant Diseases and Disorders

Editorial Reviews

New edition of a text for students of horticulture and professional and amateur gardeners. Coverage includes plant growth and the factors that influence plant development, pests and diseases and the ways in which horticulturists control them, and the root environment--soil and other growing media, soil water, plant nutrition, and the role of organic matter. A new first chapter looks at the impact on the industry of the conservation movement and organic growing. The orientation is British, but little is region-specific. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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