Premier Horticulture, Inc. 432p “pro-mix” Bx W/mycorise

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PRO-MIX BX W/MYCORISE 3.8 cu. ft. bale All purpose growing media preferred by greenhouse growers It retains moisture longer while providing drainage and aeration for optimum plant growth Light weight for indoor or outdoor potting, transplanting, seed starting, etc. Mycorise is a beneficial fungus that is found naturally in soils around the world that forms an association, or symbiosis, with the roots of most vegetables, ornamental greenhouse plants, fruits, trees and shrubs Benefits of Mycorise Pro: more efficient acquisition of water and nutrients (particularly phosphorus, copper, zinc and maganese), increased resistance to stresses related to transplanting, nutrition and drought, improved plant survival after outplanting into gardens and field soil, and increased crop vigor, plant quality and quantity of flowers and fruit

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The Biology of Horticulture: An Introductory Textbook

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This comprehensive book provides a thorough scientific foundation on the growth and care of plants common to all horticultural commodities. Continuing in the tradition of the first edition, it incorporates the principles behind the techniques described in other ”how-to” horticulture texts. By providing readers with a thorough grounding in the science of horticulture, it successfully prepares them for more specialized studies in nursery management, floriculture, landscaping, vegetable and fruit science.

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American Horticultural Society Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers (American Horticultural Society)

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Since its first publication in 1987, the AHS Encyclopedia of Plants & Flowers has sold nearly three million copies worldwide.

Packed with 8,000 plants for every climate — inside and out — from trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, biennials, bulbs, water plants, and cacti, the AHS Encyclopedia of Plants & Flowers is a must-have reference for all gardeners!

This fully revised and updated edition features a brighter, clearer design and improved navigation — cataloging plants by color, season, and size — that makes the book more intuitive for the reader.

The American Horticultural Society (AHS) is one of the oldest national gardening organizations in the country. Since 1922, they have provided America’s gardeners with the highest quality gardening and horticultural education possible.

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What’s Wrong With My Plant? (And How Do I Fix It?): A Visual Guide to Easy Diagnosis and Organic Remedies

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Dealing with a sick plant is one of the most frustrating situations a gardener can face. More often than not, we have no idea what is causing the problem, or how to fix it. Fortunately, help is at hand. What’s Wrong With My Plant? (And How Do I Fix It?) provides an easy system for visually diagnosing any problem, and matching it to the right cure.

This innovative and easy-to-use guide is split into three parts.

Part One presents easy-to-follow, illustrated flow charts — organized by  where on the plant the symptoms appear — that allow readers to accurately diagnose the problem. The format is so simple it doesn’t even require knowing the name of the plant; all you need to know is whether the problem is affecting its roots, stem, flowers, or leaves. It does not matter whether the plant is a houseplant, perennial, vegetable, tree, or shrub.

Part Two offers a 100% organic way to fix the problem.  From improper growing conditions and environmental factors, to molds, pests, and diseases, every problem has a safe, natural solution. Part Three shows photographs and drawings of stressed, damaged, and diseased plants that help with accurate comparison.

Whether your garden consists of herbs on a kitchen windowsill, a vegetable garden, an elaborate backyard border, or a container on a patio, What’s Wrong With My Plant? is an indispensable resource. If you can see it, you can fix it. Curing a sick plant just doesn’t get any easier.

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Apollo Horticulture 125 Watt CFL Compact Fluorescent Grow Light Bulb of 6400K for Plant Growing

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Apollo horticulture would like to introduce you to the best bulb for your growing needs; the CFL, known as the compact fluorescent light bulb. The CFL’s illumination comes through a mechanism containing argon and mercury housed in a U-shaped tube. Unlike old fashioned bulbs, CFLs can be applied to their best ability for herb and plant growth.

Economical: CFLs will save you money. They last up to 10 times as long as incandescent bulbs and use 1/3rd of the electricity. By using 75 percent less energy than a regular bulb, CFLs require less wattage to produce an equivalent amount of light.

Versatile: CFL bulbs can be applied anywhere and are cheap and easy to start. They require no ballast and produce stealth results for growing herbs and plants in a tiny space. Dimmable CFLs are also available with switch options to control settings.

Optimal Plant Growth: CFL Lights produce high quality buds, as the plant is fed hydroponically. The light system reduces many problems associated with an indoor soil grow. Because of their efficiency and innovation, CFLs do not use as much electricity or produce as much heat as other bulbs, making it one of the most desirable bulbs in the growing community.

Quality: CFL bulbs exude a warm and inviting light, opposed to the “white light” of older fluorescent bulbs. They also do not flicker or hum, and use rare Earth phosphors for excellent color and warmth.

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