Plant Science for Gardeners
Robert Pavlis
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Co-op available Galleys available: Long lead, trade publications, and sales reps Digital Galley on Edelweiss National advertising Amazon, Google, Facebook, Mother Earth News , Hobby Farm National print campaign Mother Earth News , Hobby Farm , Acres USA , Growing for Market , Permaculture Design Magazine , American Gardener , Growers & Co . Online/social media campaign Facebook Live event and giveaway with author Outreach to horticultural societies, gardening and homesteading organizations, groups, and websites. Live forum on Permies.com Promotion on New Society Publishers social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, our blog, Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube Promotion via authors YouTube channel Promotion on podcasts focused on gardening Support author during in-person and virtual events/workshops General eBook marketing plans eBook will be available at the same time as print publication to maximize sales eBook ISBN will be included on all press materials, author and publisher websites, and whenever print ISBN is listed publisher and author will be promoting both e and p through social media Planned vendor or price promotions where appropriate Excerpts in Mother Earth News , Hobby Farm , Acres USA , Growing for Market , America Gardener , Savvy Gardening Promotion through the author's website: http://www.GardenMyths.com Bookseller/Library promotions promotion via ALA Author of 4 previous gardening books including Building Natural Ponds which has sold over 4,600 copies and Soil Science for Gardeners which has sold 7,000 copies This book is the second in a micro-series of similar books which will be published by this author over the next 18 months on gardening topics Author has been gardening for 40 years and owns a 6-acre botanical garden with over 3,000 varieties of plants Author's Facebook page, Garden Fundamentals , has a large following of 9.5 thousand Author's YouTube channel has 44.4 K subscribers and will be used to promote the book with a series of videos Author's blog, Garden Myths , has over 14,000 visitors 60 virtual events in 2021 Well-known lecturer and speaker to Master Gardener groups, horticultural societies, orchid societies, and garden shows The definite science-based guide to growing plants for gardeners, market gardeners and small-scale farmers Differs from other gardening books because it uses a science-based approach to examine plant biology and relate it to common gardening techniques it improves the gardener's ability to analyse a problem situation and find the best solution it explains the science behind planting, watering, fertilizing, caring for, and harvesting plants. Introduction Introduction to Plant Science Organization of the Book Terms Used in This Book 1. Plant Basics Cells Xylem and Phloem Photosynthesis Plant Myth: Plants Raise the Oxygen Level in Homes ATP and the Energy Cycle Respiration Meristematic Cells Classification of Plants 2. Roots Root Basics Types of Roots Plant Myth: Feeder Roots Are Located Under the Dripline Effect of Gravity Cut Roots and Side Roots Plant Myth: Circulating Roots Continue to Circulate Conditions That Affect Root Growth Plant Myth: Transplant Solutions Grow Better Roots Root Growth in Winter Absorption of Water and Nutrients Plant Myth: Is Soil pH Important? Roots and Microbes Plant Myth: Purchased Mycorrhizal Fungi Are Good for Plants Plant Myth: Roots Grow Towards Water The Rhizosphere 3. Stems The Outer Structure of Stems Internal Structure of Stems Trichomes Buds How Stems Grow The Importance of Photosynthesis Underground Stems Plant Myth: Plant Bulbs after the Ground Is Frozen Plant Myth: Bearded Iris Should Be Planted with Rhizome Showing 4. Leaves Leaf Structure How Sun Affects Leaves Why Are Some Leaves Red? Plant Myth: Evergreen Needles and Oak Leaves Are Acidic Functionality of Damaged Leaves Natural Pesticides Signaling Between Plants Pest-Proof Leaves Water Stress and Wilting Leaves Leaf Abscission Variegated Leaves 5. Flowers Parts of a Flower Pollination What Causes Flowering? Why Do Plants Not Flower? Plant Myth: High Phosphate Grows More Blooms Tough Love for Plants Attracting Pollinators Enjoy the Bracts Dioecious and Monoecious Plants 6. Fruits and Seeds What Is a Fruit? The Importance of Fruit Different Types of Fruits Fruit Development Seed Development Suckering Tomato Plants Seeds from Non-Flowering Plants Soil Seed Bank 7. The Whole Plant Life Cycle of Plants Plant Dormancy Movement of Water Movement of Nutrients Plant Myth: Leaves Can Be Used to ID Nutrient Deficiencies Movement of Sugars Seasonal Sharing of Resources Overcoming Physical Damage How Do Plants Get Taller? Following the Sun How Light Affects Plant Growth Gravity 8. Woody Plants What Are Woody Plants? Structure of Woody Stems Where Does Wood Come From? Plant Myth: Newly Planted Trees Need to Be Staked Storage of Sugars Taproots vs. Fibrous Roots Composition of Wood Apical Dominance Healing Damage Plant Myth: Damage on Trees Should Be Painted Conifers 9. Environmental Factors Garden Hardiness Zones Dealing with Cold Protecting Plants from Cold Dealing with Heat Dealing with Water Extremes Adaptability of Plants How Climate Change Affects Gardens 10. Growing from Seeds When Is Seed Mature? The Seed Germination Process The Mysterious Cotyledons Why Do Seeds Stay Dormant? Breaking Dormancy Plant Myth: Seeds Can Have Double Dormancy Seed Storage Best Method for Starting Seeds Indoors 11. Selecting Seeds Basic Genetics Hybrids vs. Heirlooms GMO Seeds Days to Maturity Buying Unusual Seeds 12. Vegetative Reproduction Natural Vegetative Reproduction Rooted Stems and Leaves Artificial Vegetative Reproduction Plant Myth: Homemade Rooting Hormones Work Well Grafting 13. Plant Names Why Use Botanical Names? Naming Conventions The Proper Way to Name Your Plants Index About the Author Connect with Robert Pavlis About New Society Publishers
