Propagation Books
Many of these books will pay for themselves when you learn how to save money by propagating many of your own plants.
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American Horticultural Society Plant Propagation: The Fully Illustrated Plant-by-Plant Manual of Practical Techniques
Book Description: Expert Guidance On The Propagation Of More Than 1,500 Plants. Whether you want to increase your plants by the easiest or most reliable methods of propagation, or experiment with more unusual or advanced techniques, or use specialized techniques for a favorite plant group, AHS Plant Propagation contains all the techniques you need in easy-to-follow, step-by-step explanations such as: What is is the best way to propagate a plant?The Complete Book of Plant Propagation
Book Description: Raising a new generation of plants from seeds or cuttings is one of the greatest joys known to gardeners. All aspects of the subject, including specific information on equipment and techniques for seed sowing undercover, raising plants from spores, grafting, budding, even microplantation, are explained in depth in this encyclopedic collection, the only book the amateur gardener will ever need for a lifetime of successful propagation. Gorgeous color photographs and numerous line drawings enhance the very detailed text, which includes information on hardy ornamental plants, wildflowers, flowering and fruiting trees, tender vegetables, and culinary herbs--annuals as well as perennials. Whether you want to grow new plants to give as gifts or simply yearn to fill your own garden with dozens of healthy specimens--for free--the practical techniques in this comprehensive reference tool will allow you to spread your garden's earthly delights.
Creative Propagation
Second Edition
Book Description Regarded as a classic among practical gardening guides, Peter Thompson's book has been thoroughly revised and updated, with almost twice as much text and nearly three times as many plants as are found in the celebrated first edition. Though vastly expanded in scope and content for an international readership, Thompson's book still offers the same key philosophy of basing techniques on "observing how plants reproduce naturally."
From Seed to Bloom
Plant by plant, From Seed to Bloom is a one-stop reference -- containing everything you need to know in order to germinate and grow more than 500 genera of flowering plants. Each plant entry includes such essential information as hardiness zones, directions for sowing seeds indoors and out, spacing, and germination time and requirements.
Garden Flowers from Seed
From Booklist: Lloyd has written nine garden books, and Rice has written three. This paperback's format is a dialogue between these two English gardeners. They cover 230 genera, which amounts to thousands of annual and perennial plants. Their first chapter deals with seeds that need extra (artificial) heat to germinate; this is followed by chapters on sowing seeds outdoors and in cold frames. But the bulk of the book is an alphabetical listing of plants, including details about color, form, species, pollination, hardiness, scent, flowering times, and how best to grow them from seed. George Cohen
Making More Plants
Book Description: For people who love gardens, propagation is gardening itself, the practice of growing whatever you want, whenever you want. Whether you crave healthy, vigorous plants, wish to grow new ones to share with friends, or hope to produce scores of them to fill your own beds and borders -- for free -- Making More Plants will help fulfill your most vivid garden dreams. Ken Druse, one of America's foremost gardening authorities, an award-winning photographer, and the author of the best-selling Natural Garden series, presents innovative, practical techniques for expanding any plant collection, with more than 500 full-color photographs.
Based on years of personal research, Making More Plants is a practical manual as well as a beautiful garden book, presenting procedures Ken Druse has tested and adapted, as well as photographed step by step. In clear, nspirational language Ken takes the mystery out of seemingly complex practices such as seed conditioning, bulb division, leaf and stem cutting, grafting, and more. Whether focusing on techniques as easy as creating multiple plants from a single perennial using a common kitchen knife or on more complicated practices such as air layering, Ken's advice will inspire both novice and experienced gardeners to turn their homes and gardens into personal nurseries.
Supplementing the text and photographs is a comprehensive appendix charting methods for propagating more than 700 different plants, listed by both common and Latin names, an invaluable resource unmatched by even the most thorough of propagation manuals.
Straightforward advice, gorgeous photographs, and Ken's own engaging voice all combine to make Making More Plants an indispensable guide for every passionate gardener and plant lover.
The New Seed Starter's Handbook
Why start plants from seed?
- Earlier harvests
- Greater variety
- Heathier seedlings
- Lower costs
- Satisfaction
For the most complete, up-to-date information on starting plants from seed, turn to The New Seed-Starter's Handbook. Written by a gardener with 30 years of experience, this easy-to-use reference explains everything you need to know to start seeds and raise healthy seedlings successfully. You'll find:
- The latest research in seed starting
- The best growing media
- The newest gardening materials
- Solutions to seed-starting problems
- Source lists for seeds and hard-to-find gardening supplies
And! An encyclopedia section lists more than 200 plants--including vegetables and fruits, garden flowers, wildflowers, herbs, trees, and shrubs--with details on how to start each from seed.
Plant Propagation A to Z: Growing Plants for Free
Book Description: In Plant Propagation A to Z, over 500 photographs illustrate both practical step-by-step propagation techniques and the plants themselves. More than 1,000 garden plants are covered in the extensive tables, detailing the specific propagation techniques to use -- seed, cutting or division -- for each plant. More specialized propagation methods are also described, including layering, grafting, and even growing ferns from spores. Information on germination time, strike rate, time of year to propagate, and temperature required is given, with specific instructions covering 500 popular garden ornamentals.
Propagation Handbook: Basic Techniques for Gardeners
An amateur's guide to professional propagating techniques. Propagate your own plants froms seeds, cuttings and division.
Propagation of Pacific Northwest Native Plants
This book provides current and comprehensive information on propagating 140 Pacific Northwest native plants. A must for those concerned about native habitats or the native plant enthusiast.
Secrets of Plant Propagation: Starting Your Own Flowers, Vegetables, Fruits, Berries, Shrubs, Trees, and Houseplants
Good black and white photos and illustrations that take you through the steps of propagating your own plants. This takes the intimidation out of propagating your own plants.
Seeds
The Definitive Guide to Growing, History, and Lore
Book Description Much of life on earth begins and ends with seeds. From grains of rice and wheat to corn kernels and coconuts, seeds provide the majority of the world's food supply. On a more humble level, every garden and gardener depends on seeds to provide beauty and nourishment. From the practical concerns of seed raisers and collectors to the ancient lore, history, and biology of seeds, Peter Loewer has written a remarkable book for anyone interested in the life of plants and the planet. With a focus on the concerns of gardeners, he provides detailed advice on buying, storing and germinating, sterilizing soil, indoor to outdoor transplanting---even building cold frames. Blending science and hands-on experience, Seeds is the rare gardening book that is as useful as it is fascinating to read.
Seed to Seed: Seed Saving and Growing Techniques for Vegetable Gardeners
A seed saving guide for gardeners who grow heirloom vegetables and for those who would like to save money by not having to buy seed every year.
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