Masters of the Victory Garden: Specialty Gardeners Share Their Expert Techniques

by James W. Wilson III

Book Overview

Reveals the secrets and techniques of those masters of the gardening craft who specialize in the cultivation of one particular type of plant. This book offers advice on growing and hybridizing and explains what each speciality requires of the practitioner.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316945005
• ISBN13: 9780316945004
• Release Date: January 1990
• Publisher: Little Brown and Company
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

Of interest to would-be specialists

This book should be of interest to people who are interested in becoming specialist growers, and especially breeders, particularly if they are interested in one of the few plant types covered: Hostas, Daylilies, Roses, Antique Fruit Trees, Herbal Arts, Dwarf Conifers, Peonies, Wildflowers (of the Southeastern woods), Lilies, Peppers. One does learn what it takes to be such a specialist, and the pros and cons of various plants, but there are better sources for info on each type of plant. There is beginning info on propagation of most of these plant types, and on setting up the landscape and work areas for growing and propagating them. It is not especially helpful for general horticulturists looking for tips on various types of plants. Perhaps "The Well-Tended Perennial Garden" is the best resource for most such gardeners, and/or whichever book best covers a given genus or other category (there are books exclusively on most of these plant types).