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Project: Fundamentals of Horticulture
John the gardener says, "Free Tibet!" Started conversation Aug 26, 2001
John-the-gardener, U33262
Index page: A544448
Project: Fundamentals of Horticulture
An introduction to basic concepts of gardening, including practical advice for the novice or hapless home gardener.
This project will explore fundamental principles of horticulture, including a description of soil and soil management practices; simple plant propagation (division, cuttings, seed); site selection and preparation; planting techniques; basic pruning rationale, methodology, and timing; pest control, using Integrated Pest Management and stressing alternatives to chemical control measures; and basic elements of good landscape design.
Titles:
Soils, A574616 (in progress)
Plant Propagation, A578450 (in progress)
Site Preparation and Planting, A578487 (in progress)
Basic Pruning, A578504 (in progress)
Pest Control, A578540 (in progress)
Principles of Landscape Design, A578568 (completed)
Start date: 17 June, 2001
Finish date: six weeks hence, Subbing commitments permitting.
Project: Fundamentals of Horticulture
John the gardener says, "Free Tibet!" Posted Aug 27, 2001
I've changed the title of 'Site Preparation and Planting' (A578487) to 'Planting a Garden', which I think is more self-explanatory outside the context of the overall project.
JTG
Project: Fundamentals of Horticulture
beeline Posted Aug 28, 2001
Aha - I was wondering when you'd live up to your name! 
I'll add you to the, oh let's say Agriculture and Horticulture Department at http://www.bbc.co.uk/h2g2/guide/A612343.
Project: Fundamentals of Horticulture
John the gardener says, "Free Tibet!" Posted Aug 28, 2001
Thanks, Chris. Gardening is, after all, Art Farming.
Have one on me...
JTG
Project: Fundamentals of Horticulture
John the gardener says, "Free Tibet!" Posted Sep 28, 2001
Well, I never thought I'd say this but... I'm done.
I've dropped Jimi X a line to let him know that he has, in the immortal words of Captain Kirk, 'the com'... whatever that is. I've also mentioned that I'm off on holidays tomorrow for what will probably be two weeks.
JTG
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Project: Fundamentals of Horticulture - Complete
Bluebottle Posted Mar 11, 2015
Researcher: John-the-Gardener, U33262
Project Page: A544448 Fundamentals of Horticulture
Edited Entries:
A574616 - Soils
A578450 - Plant Propagation
A578487 - Planting a Garden
A578504 - Basic Pruning
A578540 - Pest Control in the Garden
A578568 - Principles of Landscape Design
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- 4: John the gardener says, "Free Tibet!" (Aug 28, 2001)
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- 6: h2g2 auto-messages (Mar 11, 2015)
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