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North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook: Second Edition
North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook: Second Edition
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This national award winning book, now in its second edition, was developed especially for Master Gardener volunteers and home gardeners and is a primary source for research-based information on gardening and landscaping successfully in North Carolina and the Southeast.
A fundamental reference for any seasoned gardener, the North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook is also written to appeal to beginners just getting their hands dirty. It explains the why and how basics of gardening from soils and composting to vegetable gardening and wildlife management. Advice on garden design, preparation, and maintenance covers all types of plantings including lawns, ornamentals, fruits, trees, and containers.
This handbook provides color images, detailed graphics, diagnostic tables, case studies, frequently asked questions, and specific management strategies for insects, diseases, weeds, and other pests. Written by a team of the state's leading horticulture experts, it contains a wealth of information to support you in creating and managing thriving gardens, lawns, and landscapes. The North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook is an essential book for serious gardeners in North Carolina and the Southeast.
Want to learn more?
* Visit go.ncsu.edu/eg-handbook to view information contained in this book in an open access format.
* Access free gardening resources from NC State Extension by visiting gardening.ces.ncsu.edu.
* Find the Extension center in your county to speak with local experts by visiting www.ces.ncsu.edu/directory.
* Become a Master Gardener volunteer and join an outstanding group of life-long learners working together to change the world. Learn how at ncemgv.org.
Author: Kathleen A. Moore
Publisher: NC State Extension
Published: 02/15/2022
Pages: 728
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 4.80lbs
Size: 11.40h x 8.50w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9781469669731
A fundamental reference for any seasoned gardener, the North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook is also written to appeal to beginners just getting their hands dirty. It explains the why and how basics of gardening from soils and composting to vegetable gardening and wildlife management. Advice on garden design, preparation, and maintenance covers all types of plantings including lawns, ornamentals, fruits, trees, and containers.
This handbook provides color images, detailed graphics, diagnostic tables, case studies, frequently asked questions, and specific management strategies for insects, diseases, weeds, and other pests. Written by a team of the state's leading horticulture experts, it contains a wealth of information to support you in creating and managing thriving gardens, lawns, and landscapes. The North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook is an essential book for serious gardeners in North Carolina and the Southeast.
Want to learn more?
* Visit go.ncsu.edu/eg-handbook to view information contained in this book in an open access format.
* Access free gardening resources from NC State Extension by visiting gardening.ces.ncsu.edu.
* Find the Extension center in your county to speak with local experts by visiting www.ces.ncsu.edu/directory.
* Become a Master Gardener volunteer and join an outstanding group of life-long learners working together to change the world. Learn how at ncemgv.org.
Author: Kathleen A. Moore
Publisher: NC State Extension
Published: 02/15/2022
Pages: 728
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 4.80lbs
Size: 11.40h x 8.50w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9781469669731
About the Author
Moore, Kathleen A.: - Kathleen A. Moore is an urban horticulturist and program assistant in the Department of Horticulture Science at NC State University.Bradley, Lucy K.: - Lucy K. Bradley is an Extension specialist in urban horticulture in the Department of Horticulture Science at NC State University. She is also director of the NC Extension Master Gardener Volunteer program.
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