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The Science of Gardening

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English
Effort

12 hours 3 minutes
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Self-Paced
Level

Beginner

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<p>An award-winning horticulturist guides you in developing a science-based, sustainable, vibrant home landscape.</p>

Syllabus

01: Garden Science: Weeding Out the Myths
02: Site Analysis: Choosing the Right Spot
03: Soil Analysis: What Makes Soil Great?
04: Living Soils: Bacteria and Fungi
05: Plant Selection: Natives versus Non-Natives
06: Plant Selection: Function and Form
07: Plant Selection: Finding Quality Specimens
08: Soil Preparation and Protection
09: The Truth about Mulch
10: Planting for Survival
11: Aftercare for New Plants
12: Plant Nutrition: Evidence-Based Fertilizing
13: The Art and Science of Pruning
14: Creating Safe Food Gardens
15: Water-Wise Landscaping
16: Diagnosing Diseases and Disasters
17: Gardening CSI: Case Studies
18: Integrated Pest Management
19: Understanding Pesticides
20: What to Do about Weeds
21: What to Do about Insects
22: What to Do about Herbivores
23: Tackling Garden Myths and Misinformation
24: Applied Garden Science: Success Stories
By This Professor

Taught by

Linda Chalker-Scott

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4.4 rating at The Great Courses Plus based on 147 ratings

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