North Carolina extension gardener handbook / edited by Kathleen Moore, Lucy K. Bradley.
A fundamental reference for any seasoned gardener, the North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook is also written to appeal to beginners. It explains the 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.
Record details
- ISBN: 1469669730
- ISBN: 9781469669731
- Physical Description: 1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
- Edition: Second edition
- Publisher: [Raleigh, N.C.] : NC State Extension, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, NC State University, 2022.
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "January 2022." Authors listed on page [i]. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Ch. 1. Soils and plant nutrients -- Ch. 2. Composting -- Ch. 3. Botany -- Ch. 4. Insects -- Ch. 5. Diseases and disorders -- Ch. 6. Weeds -- Ch. 7. Diagnostics -- Ch. 8. Integrated pest management, IPM -- Ch. 9. Lawns -- Ch. 10. Herbaceous ornamentals -- Ch. 11. Woody ornamentals -- Ch. 12. Native plants -- Ch. 13. Propagation -- Ch. 14. Small fruits -- Ch. 15. Tree fruits and nuts -- Ch. 16. Vegetable gardening -- Ch. 17. Organic gardening -- Ch. 18. Plants grown in containers -- Ch. 19. Landscape design -- Ch. 20. Wildlife -- Ch. 21. Youth, community, and therapeutic gardening -- Appendix A. Garden journaling -- App. B. Pesticides and pesticide safety -- App. C. Diagnostic tables -- App. D. Garden tools -- App. E. Season extenders and greenhouses -- App. F. History of landscape design -- App. G. Permaculture design -- App. H. Community garden resources. |
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| Subject: | Gardening > North Carolina > Handbooks, manuals, etc. Master gardeners > North Carolina > Handbooks, manuals, etc. |
| Genre: | Handbooks and manuals. Informational works. |
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- 0 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | 635.0975 NOR (Text) | 37810435789796 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 05/17/2025 |
Summary:
A fundamental reference for any seasoned gardener, the North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook is also written to appeal to beginners. It explains the 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.
