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The Science of Gardening

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Overview

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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