{"product_id":"the-maryland-master-gardener-handbook","title":"The Maryland Master Gardener Handbook","description":"The definitive guide to gardening in Maryland and the mid-Atlantic―from the experts at the University of Maryland Extension.\nWhether you're a novice or an expert gardener, The Maryland Master Gardener Handbook is the resource you need to grow a thriving garden in Maryland and the mid-Atlantic region. This reference details plant terminology, gardening instructions, growing schedules, and species charts featuring color photographs for gardeners in Maryland.\nChapters cover essential horticultural topics such as ecology, botany, soils, entomology, and plant diseases. In addition to educating gardeners about the basics, the handbook highlights sustainable gardening content such as the use and care of native plants, integrated pest management, water conservation, and best management practices for gardening in a changing climate.\nDiving deeper, the handbook also provides information on:\n• Plant nutrition\n• Composting and pruning\n• Weeds and lawns\n• Herbaceous plants and woody plants\n• Vegetables and fruits\n• Native plants, invasive plants, indoor plants, and plant propagation\n• Landscape design and conservation landscaping\n• Wildlife and woodlands\n• Garden tools and equipment\nFinally, the guide includes diagnostic keys for all major plant groups and special keys for cultural and environmental problems, as well as information on structural and nuisance pests. Created as part of the curriculum of the University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener Program, The Maryland Master Gardener Handbook is the definitive resource for anyone looking to develop a green thumb.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1421451859\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: GBV.1421451859.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:University of Maryland Extension - Master Gardener Program\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Has a sturdy binding with some shelf wear. May have some markings or highlighting. Used copies may not include access codes or Cd's. Slight bending may be present.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Good Books Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56367626191153,"sku":"GBV.1421451859.G","price":84.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/3730\/2065\/files\/1421451859-0.jpg?v=1789767039","url":"https:\/\/goodbookscompany.org\/products\/the-maryland-master-gardener-handbook","provider":"Good Books Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}