Illustrated guide on how to use professional propagation techniques on a small scale.

Data and models for better systems design Atmospheric gases, building materials, the weather The propagation of wireless communications signals depends upon a whole range of factors, any or all of which can have a significant impact on the quality of a signal. Data generated by careful measurement of signals propagating under various envir

A practical guide to various methods of propagating trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants, fruits and vegetables.

Hundreds of full-color, step-by-step photographic sequences and detailed instructions introduce the appropriate propagation techniques for more than one thousand different kinds of plants, including roses, orchids, ferns, palms, grasses, vegetables, and annuals.

In The Propagation Handbook, plant stylist Hilton Carter reveals how to grow and increase your own plant family by propagating existing plants. Not only a plant lover, Hilton is passionate about propagation, the process of growing a brand new healthy and happy plant from part of an existing one. In this, his fifth book, Hilton talks us through the process of propagating houseplants and explains all the necessary techniques, from the very simplest to more complex methods, such as air layering and grafting. He describes which method to use for different types of plant, and lists essential tools for the process. In Hilton's words: "You hear so much about plant 'parenthood', but knowing how to propagate and then watching as your little plant takes shape and develops into a full-grown plant is the very definition of this."

An amateur's guide to professional propagation techniques. It explains the three main methods of propagation in detail, and there are lists showing which method is best for specific plants. The text also covers how to care for newly propagated plants and what pests and diseases to look out for.

Toby Houser is a young boy age 7 whose parents have divorced. He's faced with several conflicts and disappointments, but instead of dwelling on this he fights back through baseball. His father has moved away and his mother has moved to a neighborhood where there are no children his age. Toby knows nothing about baseball, but he can overcome these obstacles by believing in himself and holding on to his dreams. Toby is determined not to let the disappointments in his life take away his self-esteem. He defeats rejection by pouring his energy into baseball.

The Plant Propagator's Bible offers all you need to know to propagate new plants from existing ones.

Life with a potted plant is undeniably better. And better yet is the ability to grow and replicate new, healthy houseplants without ever having to visit a garden centre again. Learn to share, swap and celebrate the miraculous methods of multiplying all of your favourites at almost no cost at all. And here’s the secret: it’s really, really easy. Plants are designed to multiply. They spread their roots, send off inquisitive shoots, and regenerate themselves in all sorts of exciting and unexpected ways without any help. Even for the beginner indoor gardener, a single leaf can hold enough life to be successfully grown into a brand new plant. With Root, Nurture, Grow, you’ll quickly discover how to propagate any houseplant, take cuttings, cultivate runners and offsets, divide plants at the roots and even grow brand new root systems in the air. You’ll learn pruning methods that produce no waste, organic rooting medium recipes, and eventually enjoy gifting and swapping newly grown greenery with friends, family and other houseplant hoarders you’ll meet along the way. As well as myriad propagation methods, the book includes practical DIY projects to better nurture and display your plant family, including a homemade propagation chamber and simple self-watering planters.