Why do flowers have their colours?
Find the answers to all your gardening questions in Dr. Stu's myth-busting guide.
ABOUT THE BOOK
The world of gardening can be a mystifying place, with so many instructions to follow and often little explanation as to why. In The Science of Gardening, Dr Stuart Farrimond casts his scientific eye over the garden to answer all the horticultural questions you've ever wondered about. Exploding myths and providing key takeaway advice for gardeners at any level, this book provides a shortcut to decades of gardening experience by explaining the science behind how a garden grows.WHAT TO EXPECT
- A easy to follow guide structured around the life cycle of the garden, taking you from first shoots to pruning for renewal.
- An accessible Q&A format, with stats and infographics to bring the story to life, as well as long-held gardening myths are exploded by new science.
- Every way to greener fingers has action points so that you can understand the science, apply your gardening practice, and enjoy a flourishing garden.
Why do flowers have their colours?
In this video, Dr Stu lets us in on one of nature's secrets.
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