The Truth About Garden Remedies [electronic resource] : What Works, What Doesn't, and Why
Gillman, Jeff2008
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Can beer make plants grow? How about buttermilk? Or music—classical or rock? Are you sure about planting trees in deep holes? And how about chasing insects with hot sauce and stopping slugs with eggshells? Whether in ancient books, on television, or in gardening publications, remedies for all your garden woes are here for the taking: the challenge is to know what will work and what won't. Fearlessly conducting original experiments and harvesting wisdom from the scientific literature, horticulturalist Jeff Gillman assesses new and historic advice and reveals the how and why‚ and sometimes the why not‚ for more than 100 common and uncommon gardening practices. The results will surprise even experienced gardeners.
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Author:
Gillman, Jeff, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Timber Press, 2008
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1 online resource (1 text file)
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Mode of access: Internet
Biography/History:
Jeff Gillman is an associate professor in the department of horticultural science at the University of Minnesota, where he researches plant production and teaches courses on nursery management and pesticide use. He earned his doctorate in horticulture and a master's degree in entomology from the University of Georgia.
ISBN:
9781604690071
Language:
English
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BRN:
2755725
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