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“The Virginia Gardener Handbook" is a must for any gardener. This 580-page text is used to instruct Virginia Master Gardeners as well as Virginia certified professional nurserymen. It is also used as a text for college-level home horticulture classes at Virginia Tech.
“The Virginia Gardener Handbook" covers many topics providing gardeners an understanding of botany, physiology, and environmental effects on plant growth. It explains soils and fertilizers so that you know what you need to do and understand why it works. The basics of entomology, plant pathology, and diagnosing plant damage give you the tools to solve many of your problems; while understanding pesticides helps you identify alternatives to chemicals and use pesticides safely and responsibly when you must.
Basic gardening techniques are covered with the latest information including plant propagation, pruning, care of indoor plants, vegetable gardeners, and fruits in the home garden. Lawn installation and maintenance; selection, use, and care of woody and herbaceous plants; and principles of landscape design round out the gardening topics. A chapter on water quality and consumer use of lawn/garden chemicals helps protect our environment.
This Extension publication is the definitive reference for gardening in Virginia and other eastern states. It makes a useful addition to your gardening library and a great gift for your gardening friends. Each copy is only $55 postpaid. Send your order to The Virginia Gardener Program, Department of Horticulture, Virginia Tech, Blackburg, Va. 24061-0349. Please make your check payable to “Treasurer, Virginia Tech.”
Dr. Diane Relf is an environmental horticulturist with Virginia Cooperative Extension and is a member of the faculty of Virginia Tech.
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