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Plantscaper's Guide to Interior Landscape Maintenance
Guía Para Plantscapers: El Mantenimiento de Plantas Interiores
by Joelle Steele
Reduce plant losses now. Learn to water correctly. Learn about fertilizers, pests, diseases, lighting, temperature, and plant physiology. Profiles of 85 indoor plant species. Available in two book editions: English or Spanish. English has Spanish-English/English-Spanish glossary; Spanish Edition has Spanish-English glossary. Also comes on a 60-minute audio CD with author's English narration of all but the plant profile section. 97 pgs, 5.5 x 8.5, B&W photos/dwgs, softcover. FREE SHIPPING.
BK-001-EN - 2009, 4th ed., English - $19.95 ea.
BK-001-SP - 2008, 1st ed., Spanish - $19.95 ea.
HS-001-CD - 60-min. English Audio CD - $9.95 each
Interior Landscape Dictionaryby Joelle Steele
Defines more than 650 interiorscape horticultural terms (many of which were not in the hardcover edition) and contains 90 black-and-white drawings and 34 black-and-white photographs. Also contains a short guide to binomial nomenclature (plant names) and a guide for how to pronounce 255 Latin plant names and terms. 76 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, softcover. FREE SHIPPING.
BK-006 - 2006, 2nd ed. - INT. LAND. DICT. - $19.95 ea.
Horticultural & Botanical Clip Artby Joelle Steele
This CD includes 150 black & white images of botanical and horticultural subject matter. Images are suitable for spot illustrations. Drawn in pencil, charcoal, and pen and ink, with varying degrees of detail. Many are small at 1.5" to 2" wide; the rest are a little larger at 3" to 5" wide. All are 300 dpi TIF files. Only 22c per image for unlimited use — no licensing or royalties. Click on the title to see images. FREE SHIPPING.
CD-CA-001 - CLIP ART CD - $32.99
Thomson's English-Spanish/Spanish-English Illustrated Agricultural Dictionaryby Robert P. Rice, Jr., PhD
Bridge the language gap when communicating with bi-linguals in your workforce. Learn proper Spanish terminology as well as "spanglish" terms used by Spanish-speaking horticultural workers. B&W illustrations of common gardening and agricultural tools and equipment, as well as nursery items. Author is professor of Integrated Pest Management at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. 160 pgs, 6 x 9, softcover.
BK-RICE-1 - 1993, 1st ed. - THOMSON'S DICTIONARY - $24.95
Nursery and Landscape Weed Control Manualby Robert P. Rice, Jr., PhD
Learn specialized weed control techniques. Cross-references of registered herbicides by weed or ornamental plant species. Info on registered herbicides, including mode of action, behavior in soils, special usage directions, sites registered, and other info for effective herbicide use. Learn to calibrate an herbicide sprayer. Author is professor of Integrated Pest Management at Cal Poly San Luis Obisop. 370 pgs, 6 x 9, softcover.
BK-RICE-2 - 2001, 3rd ed. - WEED CONTROL - $34.95
The Growing Art of Bonsai DVDWith Bonsai Expert Arthur Skolnik
Beautiful instructional DVD, hosted by bonsai artist and instructor Arthur Skolnik. Skolnik visits many locations, talks to professional bonsai growers and hobbyists, and gives practical demonstrations of all bonsai techniques. The most complete English-language bonsai DVD. Topics include styles, tools, pruning, wiring, soils, pots, repotting, watering, fertilization, pests, and seasonal care. 58-minute DVD.
SKO-DVD - BONSAI DVD - $29.95
Seed to Elegance Kentia Palms of Norfolk Island, South Pacificby Kevin Williams
Complete history and development of Kentia palms from Victorian era to present. Describes growing, harvesting, distribution, designing, and care and maintenance. Antique and recent photos from throughout the world. Author lived on Norfolk Island for 28 years, was a grower and exporter of Kentias seedlings, and co-owned a nursery in Michigan that grew Kentias under full cover. 72 pgs, 7 x 9, softcover, color photos.
BK-WMS - 2007, 1st ed. - KENTIA PALMS - $18.95
Get The Job and Make A Profitby Joelle Steele
End the "apples-to-oranges" bidding syndrome. Use sound sales, marketing, and estimating techniques. Develop a marketing plan; advertise and promote your business; network; brush up your sales skills; learn the difference between estimates, bids, and proposals; sell your designs; price for profit; and sign a legally-binding contract. Glossary and Q&A section. 40 pgs, 5.5 x 8.5, softcover. FREE SHIPPING.
BK-004 - 2006, 4th ed. - GET THE JOB - $19.95
How to Start Your Own Interior Landscape Businessby Joelle Steele
Overview of starting an interiorscape company. Educational requirements; licensing and certificates; start-up costs; owner-operator drawbacks; managing employees; pricing for profit; purchasing and transporting plants; tools, equipment, and supplies. Resource guide and Q&A section. 40 pgs, 5.5 x 8.5, softcover. FREE SHIPPING.
BK-005 - 2008, 5th ed. - HOW TO START - $9.95
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