NC Extension Gardener Handbook

— Written by Lucy Bradley | April 13, 2018 (Updated: Oct. 27, 2021, 2:28 p.m.)

Now available from UNC Press:

North Carolina Extension Gardner Handbook

HARDCOVER: $60

DIGITAL VERSION: $50

Published: April 2018

728 pp., 8.5 x 11

1067 color plates, 1 map

109 tables, index, glossary

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A fundamental reference for any seasoned gardener, it is also written to appeal to beginners just getting their hands dirty. It explains the “why and how" basics of gardening from soils and composting to vegetable gardening and wildlife management. Advice on garden design, preparation, and maintenance covers all types of plantings including lawns, ornamentals, fruits, trees, and containers.

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Written By

Lucy Bradley Extension Specialist (Consumer & Community Horticulture) & Professor

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