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Gardening under lights : the complete guide for indoor growers / Leslie F. Halleck.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Portland, Oregon : Timber Press, 2018Copyright date: ©2018Description: 245 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781604697957
  • 1604697954
Subject(s):
Contents:
Why plants need light -- How plants respond to light -- Measuring light -- Grow lamps -- Managing your environment -- Common pests and diseases -- Propagation and plant care -- Edible plants -- Ornamental plants.
Summary: "Gardening Under Lights is a highly-detailed, accessible guide for seed starters, plant collectors, houseplant fans, and anyone who wants to successfully garden indoors any time of the year. You'll learn the basics of photosynthesis, the science of light, how to accurately measure how much light a plant needs, and details about the most up-to-date tools and gear available. Also included are tips and techniques for helping ornamental plants (like orchids, succulents, bonsai, and more) and edible plants (arugula, cannabis, oregano, tomatoes, and more) thrive indoors"-- Provided by publisher.
List(s) this item appears in: Seed Library Reads | Houseplants for All
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Shelving location Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction Adult Display - Second Floor 631.583 H184 Spring Plant Swap - May 2024 Checked out 05/29/2024 33111009151602
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

"If you want to grow plants indoors, you need this book." --Niki Jabbour, author and staff writer at savvygardening.comGardening Under Lights is a highly-detailed, accessible guide for seed starters, plant collectors, houseplant fans, and anyone who wants to successfully garden indoors any time of the year. You'll learn the basics of photosynthesis, the science of light, how to accurately measure how much light a plant needs, and details about the most up-to-date tools and gear available. Also included are tips and techniques for helping ornamental plants (like orchids, succulents, bonsai, and more) and edible plants (arugula, cannabis, oregano, tomatoes, and more) thrive indoors. Whether you are a vegetable gardener who wants to extend the growing season, a balcony gardener short on outdoor space, or a specialty plant collector, Gardening Under Lights is a must-have.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Why plants need light -- How plants respond to light -- Measuring light -- Grow lamps -- Managing your environment -- Common pests and diseases -- Propagation and plant care -- Edible plants -- Ornamental plants.

"Gardening Under Lights is a highly-detailed, accessible guide for seed starters, plant collectors, houseplant fans, and anyone who wants to successfully garden indoors any time of the year. You'll learn the basics of photosynthesis, the science of light, how to accurately measure how much light a plant needs, and details about the most up-to-date tools and gear available. Also included are tips and techniques for helping ornamental plants (like orchids, succulents, bonsai, and more) and edible plants (arugula, cannabis, oregano, tomatoes, and more) thrive indoors"-- Provided by publisher.

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