{"product_id":"plant-science-for-gardeners-robert-pavlis-9780865719736","title":"Plant Science for Gardeners: Essentials for Growing Better Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eA little plant science grows a long way \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlant Science for Gardeners \u003c\/em\u003eempowers growers to analyze common problems, find solutions, and make better decisions in the garden for optimal plant health and productivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost gardeners learn by accumulating rules - water once a week, never dry out snowdrop bulbs, prune lilacs after flowering, plant garlic in October-the list is endless.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRules take years to learn and yet leave you floundering when the unexpected strikes and plants look unhealthy, produce poorly, or die.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is a better way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy understanding the basic biology of how plants grow, you can become a \u003cem\u003ethinking \u003c\/em\u003egardener with the confidence to problem solve for optimized plant health and productivity. Learn the science and ditch the rules! Coverage includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe biology of roots, stems, leaves, and flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding how plants function as whole organisms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of nutrients and inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetables, flowers, grasses, and trees and shrubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagation and genetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSidebars that explode common gardening myths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for evaluating plant problems and finding solutions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a home gardener, micro-farmer, market gardener, or homesteader, this entertaining and accessible guide shortens the learning curve and gives you the knowledge to succeed no matter where you live.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert Pavlis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 086571973X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780865719736\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e New Society Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/07\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.80h x 6.00w x 0.80d","brand":"Robert Pavlis","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43996643361023,"sku":"9780865719736","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2a366aa5-378e-4219-8015-4e8d7117183b.jpg?v=1683342860","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/plant-science-for-gardeners-robert-pavlis-9780865719736","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}