The Complete Guide to Saving Seeds: 322 Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, Flowers, Trees, and Shrubs
- ISBN-10
- 1603427082
- ISBN-13
- 9781603427081
- Category
- Gardening
- Pages
- 320
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-07-15
- Publisher
- Storey Publishing
- Authors
- Cheryl Moore-Gough, Robert E. Gough
Description
Enjoy your favorite varieties of garden plants year after year with this comprehensive guide to gathering, preparing, and planting seeds. Authors Robert Gough and Cheryl Moore-Gough provide simple instructions that clearly explain the whole process, from basic plant biology to proper seed storage and successful propagation. Gardeners of any experience level will find all the information they need to preserve genetic diversity, cut costs, and extend the life of their favorite plants to the next generation and beyond.
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