The Science of Gardening, Dr. Stuart Farrimond
The Science of Gardening, Dr. Stuart Farrimond
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The Science of Gardening
Discover How Your Garden Really Works

Author: Dr. Stuart Farrimond

Narrator: Dr. Stuart Farrimond

Unabridged: 7 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: DK

Published: 03/07/2023

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

Exploding myths and offering research-backed advice, this book provides a shortcut to decades of gardening experience by explaining the science behind how a garden grows.

Why does my cherry tree blossom but never fruit? What's the most effective slug deterrent? Could I breed my own unique variety of flower? The world of gardening can be a mystifying place, with so many instructions to follow and often little explanation as to why.

From hands-on advice to an exploration of the mental health benefits of gardening, whilst also looking at sustainable practice and the positive impact gardening can have during a climate crisis, Science of Gardening debunks myths, and reveals the latest science only taught at horticultural college.

As a passionate newcomer to gardening, daunted by the mountain of often conflicting advice in gardening manuals, Dr Stu has set about testing the scientific basis of so much conventional wisdom and practice so you too can garden like a pro.

Please see the digital library to access the accompanying PDF.

© 2022 Dr Stuart Farrimond © 2023 DK Audio

About The Author

Medical doctor turned food scientist and author of DK bestsellers The Science of Cooking (2017), The Science of Spice (2018) and The Science of Living (2020), "Dr Stu" is a science and medical writer, presenter and educator. He makes regular appearances on TV, radio, and at public events, and his writing appears in national and international publications. Stuart is also the founder and editor of online lifestyle-science magazine Guru.Medical doctor turned food scientist and author of DK bestsellers The Science of Cooking (2017), The Science of Spice (2018) and The Science of Living (2020), "Dr Stu" is a science and medical writer, presenter and educator. He makes regular appearances on TV, radio, and at public events, and his writing appears in national and international publications. Stuart is also the founder and editor of online lifestyle-science magazine Guru.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Mo on September 05, 2024

pretty good actually i love being a woman in stem......more

Goodreads review by Elliot on December 30, 2024

A unique approach for a gardening book. Dr. Farrimond teaches the science behind good gardening techniques and debunks common gardening myths along the way. I also appreciated the colorful and well-designed diagrams.......more

Goodreads review by Yvonne on May 01, 2023

This is a book that I was a bit wary about, it has science in the title and I wasn't sure how much science this would have in it. It actually is a really easy-to-understand book and one that makes a lot of sense and is full of great advice. I love gardening and have a mix of trees, flowers, shrubs, f......more

Goodreads review by Stef on June 27, 2024

Great read. Has general information on all gardening-related topics (no plant-specific advice, though).......more

Goodreads review by Theresa on April 01, 2023

Gorgeous graphics and informative text. Full of information for any gardener to continue to learn more about their practice.......more

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