The Greenhouse and Nursery Handbook [Hardcover]

Francis Jozwik PhD (Author), John Gist (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 15, 2000

Horticulture from A to Z. A complete guide to growing and selling ornamental container plants. Includes both business and culture aspects for 100s of ornamental plants. The latest in pest and disease control, specific suggestions for soils, nutrients, and all major cultural practices. Guidelines for commercial horticulture production and marketing. A must for the serious amateur or professional.

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About the Author

Dr. Jozwik has personally operated a successful greenhouse and nursery for over 30 years. He has grown and sold millions of plants. Who's Who in the World has recognized Dr. Jozwik for his accomplishments as a educator, scientist, and businessman from 1994-2000.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 806 pages
• Publisher: High Sierra Books (April 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0916781232
• ISBN-13: 978-0916781231
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.4 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,164,661 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A compltere, highly recommended, single volume course., April 5, 2000

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This review is from: The Greenhouse and Nursery Handbook (Hardcover)

The Greenhouse And Nursery Handbook: A Complete Guide To Growing And Selling Ornamental Plants offers the dedicated gardener and the professional horticulturist up-to-date and comprehensive information on virtually every aspect of the greenhouse and nursery industry. This special 21st Century edition is a seminal, invaluable, reference created by one of the foremost experts in the field of ornamental horticulture. Dr. Jozwik is a horticultural research scientist and owner of a successful commercial greenhouse and nursery who has drown extensively upon his more than thirty years of professional experience to create a truly "user friendly" reference of complete instructions on growing hundreds of ornamental plant varieties, selling ornamental plants at a profit, planning greenhouse and nursery facilities, organizing growing operations, suggestions for major plant requires such as soil and nutrients, practical and theoretical aspects of pest and disease control, even management guidelines for commercial horticultural production and marketing that is as informative as it is dependable. The Greenhouse And Nursery Handbook is a highly recommended, single volume course in greenhouse development, operation, and management that covers from beginning to end.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every dollar I spent on it!, March 21, 2001

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This review is from: The Greenhouse and Nursery Handbook (Hardcover)

I have the 21st century edition of Greenhouse & Nursey Handbook and wouldn't be without it. Although I am retired and am working out of a home greenhouse, I can remember years of working in commercial greenhouses where I would have killed for the info contained in this book. Because of my background in commercial greenhouses, I thought I knew it all.......little did I know. The book is 'user friendly' which is a plus for me and I have used it when giving classes for the Idaho Master Gardening program. I ALWAYS take it to class with me, and recommend it to the students. Not everyone will be able to justify the cost of the book, but if at all possible, suck up to a friend that owns a copy.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A good one for Greenhouse owners!, February 11, 2001

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This review is from: The Greenhouse and Nursery Handbook (Hardcover)

Good greenhouse info, but not worth 100. Hardley nothing on selling and hydroponics. Where are the new products? Mostly growing and what not to do, but you can fine some money saving ideas here. I like the book "Secrets to a Successful Greenhouse and Business" for starting a business, it has all the information you need.