A Compendium of Horticulture, Unusual
Plants, Rare Fruit, Books and Information
I have spent over three decades of my life involved in botany and
horticulture. I
grow everything from Aroids to Ziziphus with varying degrees of
success. I have propagated, were appropriate by marcott, cutting,
grafting, spore and seeds. Currently I am studying Meristem Culture
(Tissue Culture) and expect to apply this to propagation as well.
I spent a bit over ten years editing what was the worlds only monthly
rare fruit magazine and have assisted in editing several books. Most
notably Five Decades With Tropical Fruit by William F. Whitman.
While I enjoy most plants I specialize in rare fruits and unusual
plants.
Current horticultural / botanical projects include the use of the
Internet and video.
Books
The books recommended through these pages have been well read, either
by me or by a professional whose judgment is trustworthy. I don't write
reviews for books that I don't like, but just because a book is not
listed does not mean it was rejected. Reading takes time and not all
publishers are willing to provide copies for review.
The Grape Grower: Book Review
An excellent book by Lon
Rombough.
It can be difficult to graft if you don't have a teacher handy - this
new DVD from the OC-CRFG fills the bill. Read the review. Any purchase
includes some free gifts from the EForest(tm)
too!
Tools
Most of the tools I review have been in my hands at one time or
another. If not I have examined the tools at a local distributors
showroom. As with books I do not plan to write any reviews slamming a
tool for poor quality. Instead I'll write about those I know to be
reliable.
Without the right tools it can be much more difficult to produce good
plants. I have used Felco tools for decades and list my Pruner recommendations here and Loppers and Saws here.
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