North Carolina extension gardener handbook / edited by Kathleen Moore, Lucy K. Bradley.
A fundamental reference for any seasoned gardener, the North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook is also written to appeal to beginners. It explains the basics of gardening from soils and composting to vegetable gardening and wildlife management. Advice on garden design, preparation, and maintenance covers all types of plantings, including lawns, ornamentals, fruits, trees, and containers. This handbook provides color images, detailed graphics, diagnostic tables, case studies, frequently asked questions, and specific management strategies for insects, diseases, weeds, and other pests.
Record details
- ISBN: 1469669730
- ISBN: 9781469669731
- Physical Description: 1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
- Edition: Second edition
- Publisher: [Raleigh, N.C.] : NC State Extension, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, NC State University, 2022.
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "January 2022."Authors listed on page [i].
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Ch. 1. Soils and plant nutrients -- Ch. 2. Composting -- Ch. 3. Botany -- Ch. 4. Insects -- Ch. 5. Diseases and disorders -- Ch. 6. Weeds -- Ch. 7. Diagnostics -- Ch. 8. Integrated pest management, IPM -- Ch. 9. Lawns -- Ch. 10. Herbaceous ornamentals -- Ch. 11. Woody ornamentals -- Ch. 12. Native plants -- Ch. 13. Propagation -- Ch. 14. Small fruits -- Ch. 15. Tree fruits and nuts -- Ch. 16. Vegetable gardening -- Ch. 17. Organic gardening -- Ch. 18. Plants grown in containers -- Ch. 19. Landscape design -- Ch. 20. Wildlife -- Ch. 21. Youth, community, and therapeutic gardening -- Appendix A. Garden journaling -- App. B. Pesticides and pesticide safety -- App. C. Diagnostic tables -- App. D. Garden tools -- App. E. Season extenders and greenhouses -- App. F. History of landscape design -- App. G. Permaculture design -- App. H. Community garden resources.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | NC 635 NOR (Text) | 36015000434809 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/13/2026 |
| Richlands Branch Library | NC 635 NOR (Text) | 36015000434395 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/18/2026 |
| Sneads Ferry Branch Library | NC 635 NOR (Text) | 36015000434452 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Swansboro Branch Library | NC 635 NOR (Text) | 36015000434510 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/17/2026 |
| Albemarle Main Library | 635.097 Nor (Text) | 31010000858813 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/11/2026 |
| Bailey Public Library | R 635.0975 NOR (Text) | 37807000042215 | Adult Reference | Available | - |
| Barco Library | NC 635.097 NOR (Text) | 39488201012681 | Adult Nonfiction NC Collection | Available | - |
| Benhaven Public Library | 635.0975 Nor (Text) | 33630004806324 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 07/08/2026 |
| Black Mountain Library | 635.09756 NOR (Text) | 0020513176048 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Bordeaux Library | R 635.0975 N 2ND ED. (Text) | 31781067727444 | Adult Reference | Available | - |
