Digging Dog Nursery gardening books

Botany for Gardeners
Revised Edition

a book by Brian Capon

Botany for Gardeners Revised Edition by Brian Capon

A bestseller since its debut in 1990, this indispensable and handy reference has now been expanded and updated to include an appendix on plant taxonomy and a comprehensive index. Two dozen new photos and illustrations make this new edition even richer with information. Its convenient paperback format makes it easy to carry and access, whether you are in or out of the garden. An essential overview of the science behind plants for beginning and advanced gardeners alike.

Media reviews of this book:

“This book unwraps the mystery of the how and why of botany at a level we can understand.”

—Newsletter of the Virginia Master Gardener Association, Vol 12, No 2 April 12, 2005

“A combination of crisp, friendly writing and detailed, understandable illustrations (both line drawings and photographs) yields a great book that will be a welcome addition to the reference shelf.”

—Kim Long, The Bloomsbury Review, Vol 25/Issue 2 March 2005

“[Botany for Gardeners] is an instructional, scientific text written specifically in everyday language for gardeners, horticulturists, and lay people.”

—Wisconsin Bookwatch, March 2005

“This is a book that you will want to keep in your horticultural library for future reference.”

—George Graine, Virginia Master Gardeners Assoc., February 21, 2005

“I highly recommend this book... Learning new things would be such a pleasure if we had more such books.”

—Barbara Joe Hoshizaki, Fiddlehead Forum, March 2003

Publishing details:

Paperback, 240 pages, 6" x 9", 147 color photos, 3 color drawings, 1 b&w photo, 53 line drawings, 4 tables

©2005, Timber Press, ISBN 0-88192-655-8

About Brian Capon

Brian Capon received a Ph.D. in botany from the University of Chicago and was for thirty years professor of botany at California State University, Los Angeles. He is the author of Plant Survival: Adapting to a Hostile World, also published by Timber Press.

Ordering information:

Botany for Gardeners Revised Edition (Paperback) (B-041)
Each $19.95
Add to Cart
digging dog mail order nursery digging dog mail order nursery


Icons:

new plant = New for '08

full sun = Full Sun

partial shade = Partial shade

shade lover = Full shade



(PPAF) = Propagation of this plant prohibited without a license.


digging dog mail order nursery


digging dog mail order nursery

Latest News

Digging Dog "Drought Relief" PLANT SALE for Western States ONLY

We are offering a special drought relief plant sale for western states only. Many districts are encouraging gardeners to rip out lawns and plant drought-tolerant species. We want to assist those efforts and aid the fire-plagued communities of the western U.S.

15% discount on all plant order totals of $100.00 or more (not including shipping), for the following states only: AZ (Arizona), CA, CO, ID, NV, OR, UT, WA and WY.

The plants must be available now and shippable no later than Tuesday, September 2, 2008. (No back orders, please.)

Offer good from Monday, 8/4/08, 2:00 pm PST, through Sunday 8/31/08, 12:00 midnight PST. Not applicable to gift certificates, books, T-shirts, furniture or other items.

**Be sure to mention this Web Special in the customer comments section when you place your order!

We're sorry that we can't offer this special to midwestern and eastern states, due to currently exorbitant shipping rates.

-----o ~~~ o-----

Guarantee information: Digging Dog is not responsible for replacing plants that are in transit during unusually hot or other extreme weather conditions, nor after the plants are in our customers' care. Please keep us updated on unusual weather conditions prior to shipping, and notify us immediately if there is a problem with the plants on arrival.


2008 Catalog

Order the 2008 Catalog printed on genuine paper for $4. Free with plant order.
Add to Cart




Digging Dog Nursery

a mail order plant nursery
on the Mendocino Coast of California

p.o. box 471
Albion, CA 95410
phone:
(707) 937-1130
fax:
(707) 937-2480



web site by
Garth Hagerman



Customer Comment:

“...the biggest plants I've ever received by mail. Enormous root systems!”

~Zuzu in California


view our comments page

view Digging Dog's comments with Dave’s Garden (The Garden Watchdog)