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"Gardeners just starting out will earn a sense of accomplishment and a good dose of knowledge." - BOOKLIST . Every new gardener has to start somewhere - and the process can be intimidating. Knowing when and what to plant, how to care for the plants once theyre in the ground, and how to keep pests and diseases away is a lot to take on. Luckily, Daryl Beyers - an expert from the New York Botanical Garden - has written what will be a go-to resource for decades to come.. The New Gardeners Handbook is a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of gardening, based on the introductory gardening class that Beyers teaches at NYBG. Readers will learn about soil, plant selection, propagation, planting and mulching, watering and feeding, pruning, and weeds, pests, and diseases. The information applies to both ornamental and edible plants. Featuring inspiring photography and helpful illustrations, The New Gardeners Handbook gives home gardeners a foundation upon which they can grow, and encourages them to apply the lessons theyve learned in an intuitive, natural way.