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Library Spotlight - Plant Propagation

November 17, 2010

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AHS Plant Propagation cover

One large and important part of gardening is plant propagation.  There are many different types of plants and propagation techniques and the Arboretum library is a great place to learn more about them.  The Arboretum Library has books about the art and science of plant propagation targeted to all levels of gardeners and interests levels - from children's books about seeds to college textbooks about the science and chemistry of commercial propagation.

A book that focuses on practical information for the gardener new to propagation is the American Horticultural Society's Plant Propagation.  It has many color photographs and mainly focuses on propagation techniques applicable for the home gardener and the plants they are likely to have.

HK Plant Propagation coverFor a more academic and scientific take on plant propagation, Hartmann and Kester's Plant Propagation: Principles and Practices, is a textbook with a CD-ROM that covers many of the same topics, but explains the science of propagation in more depth and includes more information about commercial plant propagation.  This book is a new acquisition at the library, so come check it out!

To search the library catalog for books about plant propagation click here.

 

Cookbook Sale at the Arboretum Library - 50% Off!

November 17, 2010

News from the Library

The Arboretum Library was fortunate to receive a wonderful donation of cookbooks by Peg Rahn, a local food critic and writer.  Ms. Rahn's generosity allowed us to add a significant collection of plant related cookbooks to the Arboretum Library collection. Click here to explore the cookbooks in the library catalog.

AHA Around the World Cookbook coverWe are selling the rest of her wonderful donation to make a little money to buy new books for the Library and they are now 50% off the prices written inside the front cover. There are hundreds of books available including Barbecue and Summer Foods Cookbook, The Living Heart Cookbook, 20-Minute Menus, The Book of Breakfasts & Brunches, 365 Ways to Cook Chinese, American Heart Association Around the World Cookbook: Healthy Recipes with International Flavor, and Fifty Ways to Cook Most Everything.  The 1/2 price sale books are housed in the back of the Library, so ask the librarian to show you where they are located. We accept checks, cash, Master Card, Visa, and Discover Card. Please make payment to the librarian, Susan Eubank.

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