horticulture

Describes the things different kinds of plants need to survive, including sunlight, appropriate temperature, water, and proper nutrients; explains how to grow strong, healthy plants by providing these requirements in the optimum amounts; and presents a hands-on demonstration of how changes in a plant's environment affect its growth.

Profiles twelve careers related to horticulture and agriculture that do not require college, from farm crop production technician and agricultural aviation pilot to horticultural writer and botanical artist, covering duties, recommended high school classes, salary, and outlook, and listing further resources.

Provides detailed information on career opportunities in the fields of horticulture and botany, with information on education requirements, salaries and benefits, and advancement possibilities.

Defines the top twenty careers in landscaping and horticulture, discussing the nature of the work, educational or training requirements, getting started, advancement possibilities, salary, employment outlook, and sources of more information.

Presents an illustrated overview of horticulture, covering such topics as the classifications of plants, propagation, landscaping, and also discusses horticulture history and horticultural professions.

Explores the plants that have been dubbed as weeds, such as dandelions, crabgrass, poison ivy, poppies, and thistles, discussing their histories, portrayal in books, destruction of ecosystems, restoration of war-torn lands, and more.