Miranda Smith (1) (1944–)

I purchased this book a few years back, maybe around 2016. I'm really disappointed in the Rodale's books lately. They have such a good reputation for their organic ways of gardening, but this book, although printed on recycled paper, which is good, is so subpar as far as being able to identify anything really. To be used as a "Identification Guide" for insects, disease and weeds, we need photos man! Good quality photos!

This book only contains a few drawings and a few pages of colored photos towards the back of the book on just a few different diseases of some plants. Most of the information throughout are just written descriptions. What the heck! I really hate to give this guide such a low rating, but I had to. There are way better books out there full of colorful photos so we know for sure what we are dealing with. It's just a matter of finding the right ones. This book went into the Goodwill bag!… (más)

Beautifully illustrated reference for gardeners of all levels. Sections on growing from seed, dividing plants, growing from cuttings, layering and grafting, as well as a section listing specific plants and their characteristics.
This book is intended for North American growers, however many, if not most, of the techniques could be transferred to gardening in the tropics. I am in Guanacaste, Costa Rica where, during rainy season, many plants can be propagated simply by putting a stick in the ground!… (más)