RHODE ISLAND SUSTAINABLE GARDENING MANUAL The Master Gardener Handbook by Parker, Sybil P. , editor - 2006

Kingston, Rhode Island: College Of The Environment And Life Sciences, University Of Rhode Island. Very Good. 2006. First Edition. Paperback. Paper Covers. This is a large, heavy book and will need extra postage for Priority, Air or International.. Very minor wear on the clean, sound binding. Contents are almost as new, with no writing or other entries on the text. ; Second printing of the first edition, 2006. 8-1/4" x 10-3/4", XVIII + 456pp. Colorful paper covers. GARDENING. "This is a useful reference for any Master Gardener or home gardener in Rhose Island and the Northeast, including coverage of topics in botany, gardening, water and environmental management, pest mangement, and landscape design. Sustainable garedening is a straightforward concept that requuires only slighly more planning than conventional gardening. A sustainable garden is one that thrives with minimal inputs of labor, water, fertilizer, and pesticides. " The Chapters: Basic botany; Soils; Plant nutrients and fertilizer; Basic entomology; Integrated pest managment; Plant disease and disorders; Water and sustainable gardening; Plant propagation; Turfgrass management; Weeds; Hebacous ornamental plants; Woody trees and shrubs; Roses; Fruit culture; Vegetable gardening; Houseplants; Pesticides; Organic gardening; Composting; Sustainable landscape design; Pruning; Garden tools and eqiupment; Native plants and invasives; Animal pests of Rhode Island; Specialty gardening (Bee, butterfly, bird, water, rock) . Glossary. Index. An appendix includes: List of sustainable trees and shrubs; Tree, shrub and vine selections for demanding situations; Index of common names; Backyard wildlife habitat program; Math for gardeners.... B/w drawings throughout. .