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This title in other formats:The Truth about Garden Remedies: What Works, What Doesn't & Whyby Jeff Gillman
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Can beer make plants grow? How about buttermilk? Or music and#8212; classical or rock? Is it true about planting trees in deep holes? And how about chasing insects with hot sauce and stopping slugs with eggshells? Remedies for all garden woes are there 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, horticulturist Jeff Gillman assesses new and historic advice and reveals the how and why and#8212; and sometimes the why notand#8212; for more than 100 common and uncommon gardening practices. The results will surprise even experienced gardeners. Review:andquot;The book is organized in a no-nonsense and user-friendly manner, setting out the theory and practice of each claim as well as the bottom line for the gardener. The results are fascinating. This is a book that many of us will want to consult frequently.andquot; and#8212;Linda McIntyre,American Gardener, September/October 2006 Review:"This is a must-have book for both its information on home remedies and its survey of commercial remedies. Clearly, we need fewer gurus and more people like Gillman." Elizabeth Licata, Buffalo Spree Magazine Review:andquot;Some of these may come as a shock or upset your favorite long-held ideas, but the book is worth it and is a fun read. It gives you lots to talk about with your gardening friends.andquot; and#8212;John Van de Water, Newark Star-Ledger, June 6, 2006 Synopsis:Can beer make plants grow? And how about stopping slugs with eggshells? This fearless book assesses new and historic advice and reveals the how and whyand#8212;and sometimes the why notand#8212;for more than 100 common and uncommon gardening practices. The results will surprise even experienced gardeners. About the AuthorJeff 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. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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