The Maryland Master Gardener Handbook (Revised)

About this book

Features of the 2012 Maryland Master Gardener Handbook: 28 chapters 669 pages including over 400 color photos Stated learning objectives for each chapter 5 chapters on the basics: ecology botany soils entomology plant diseases 8 chapters on plant groups: turfgrass herbaceous plants woody plants vegetables small fruits tree fruits herbs and houseplants 15 chapters on other important topics (e.g. composting landscape design aquatic gardening wetlands wildlife weeds invasive species alternatives to turf landscape design water quality and conservation) A 114 page Integrated Pest Management (IPM) section that includes diagnosic keys for all major plant groups and special keys for cultural and environmental problems and structural and nuisance pests. Extensive glossary index and resource appendix Durable spiral binding and laminated covers A Bay-Wise approach to gardening that will help you improve your soil nurture your plants and manage most pests without pesticides For more information about the Maryland Master Gardener Program please contact: Jon Traunfeld State Master Gardener Coordinator jont@umd.edu (link sends e-mail) 410-531-5556