Description
Drawing on her years of experience in different roles across the industry, Nikki Barker breathes fresh air into the subject of propagation with this truly informative and engaging book - a must-read for all gardeners. Adam Blunt MHort (RHS) MLPI, CHort - Horticultural Training Manager, Commonwealth War Graves Commission
About the Author
Nikki Barker MHort (RHS) began her career in horticulture at Oxford Botanic Gardens over thirty-five years ago and has worked in many areas of the horticultural industry, including commercial nurseries, retail, landscaping, research trials of both ornamental and food crops and teaching, both in the UK and around the world. Nikki is currently the Senior Horticultural Advisor at the Royal Horticultural Society.
Reviews
Nikki is passionate about propagating plants. Her vast practical, academic and advisory experience is captured and distilled in this easy-to-read, essential guide for gardeners. -- Claire Lakey, RHS * Claire Lakey, Project Lead, RHS *
There are a lot of worthy resources available discussing plant propagation. This book, however, offers a fresh perspective, as rather than taking a general approach, the author narrows down the best technique and environment required for individual plant species to achieve commercial success in propagation. This wouldn't be possible without Nikki Barker's vast knowledge of ornamental/crop plants and skill in propagating them, as well as her experience teaching and training the next generation of horticulturists. Plant propagation and people with proper skill is becoming immensely important again and this book addresses this issue directly. -- Dr Kambiz Baghalian - Senior Lecturer in Crop Production and MSc Course Manager, Writtle University College * Senior Lecturer in Crop Production and MSc Course Manager, Writtle University College *
Book Information
ISBN 9780719840791
Author Nikki Barker
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint The Crowood Press Ltd
Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 450g
Dimensions(mm) 246mm * 189mm * 11mm