The Complete Book of Plant Propagation - Tapa blanda

This book reveals how simple and satisfying propagating your own plants can be. A general introduction explains when and why propagation is necessary, then 12 horticultural experts discuss different groups of plants individually. Throughout the book individual plants are the main focus, with all appropriate propagation methods discussed in detail, and clarified by sequences of straightforward step-by-step drawings. Tips and practical advice are accompanied by inspirational ideas for using your new-found knowledge. At the end of each chapter is an A-Z list of plants. Easy-to-read symbols give you essential information at a glance.

Martin Rickard has been a fern enthusiast for the past 40 years. He has written or co-written several books on the subject as well as many magazine articles. He is a past President of the British Pteridological Society. He retired from his nursery - Rickard's Hardy Ferns - in 2002, after winning many gold medals from the RHS, including 10 years running at the Chelsea Flower Show. In 2003, in recognition of his 'advancement of science and the practice of horticulture', the RHS awarded him the Veitch Gold Memorial Medal. He lives in Worcestershire.