Brooklyn Botanic Garden Gardener's Desk Reference

by Janet Marinelli

Book Overview

The ultimate gardening reference work compiled by two dozen of the world's leading plant experts under the auspices of one of the world's greatest botanical gardens. Brooklyn Botanic Garden Gardener's... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805050957
• ISBN13: 9780805050950
• Release Date: October 1998
• Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
• Length: 832 Pages
• Weight: 4.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.2" x 7.8" x 9.8"

Customer Reviews

a good reference, but not for quick lookups

A novice gardener, I bought this book when I needed to get some plants in the ground in my new house; for that it was a disappointment. Don't expect to use it to look up "clematis" and find out how to plant it or how often it needs watering. However, it is a good overall reference.

Finally, one-stop referencing for all gardening questions!

It was with great joy that I opened this book for the first time. The book is a marvelous compendium of knowledge for all gardeners, no matter the level of skill. The writing is clear and concise. Subject matter is well planned and pleasing to read. Perhaps the most outstanding feature of this book is the index. The references and cross-references are so complete. I give this book my highest recommendation.