The pruning book 2nd edition, taunton press, 2010 the lively text, abundant photographs, and clear drawings of this book make pruning any plant easy. Oct 19, 2019 uncommon fruits for every garden, by dr. Lee is a longtime friend and author of many exceptional garden books, including grow fruit naturally and weedless gardening, and the pruning book, among others. Here, he demystifies the timing and techniques that result in the most successful pruning for healthy growth and good form. A deodar cedar cedrus deodora doesnt need much help to achieve its classic christmastree shape. In summer, it develops fragrant flowers that attract. He is the author of several gardening books including uncommon fruits for every garden and weedless gardening, and has contributed to many more. Lee reich is having a plant sale if youve read my book grow so easy. Completely revised and updated has 1 available editions to buy at. From humble houseplants to the most amazing exotics, author lee reich explains all the dos and donts of cutting back.
Multiple shipping options are available for this item. The pruning book by lee reich 1997, hardcover for sale. Using loppers and a pruning saw, cut back all stems to within an inch of the ground during the plants winter dormancy. The pruning book is a great book on the howto and whys of pruning. Completely revised and updated, by lee reich 2nd edition published 2010, 240 pages. Lee reich holds a doctorate in horticulture and has done extensive research on the subject of pruning. Lee reich, author of the pruning book, an authoritative and accessible account of pruning techniques, gets part of his passion for pruning from his insatiable curiosity about and his desire to grow every type of fruit possible in the northeast i was visiting his garden up in new paltz in july and spent the day wandering through carefully caged and guarded blueberries against the.
His books a northeast gardeners year and uncommon fruits worthy of attention, both published 20plus years ago, are longtime favorites of mine, and grow fruit naturally has lees characteristic fusion. This book walks you through the basics of pruning in a clear, stepbystep approach and then details how to prune everything from ornamental bushes to trees, vines, fruits. I enjoy the book growing fruits naturally and appreciate the basic pruning tips that it covers. Recommended books about pruning the complete pruning guide. This book contains not only the whys and hows of pruning. Completely revised and updated lee reich haftad bokus the pruning book by lee reich. Ideas and resources from lee reich, phd for creating beautiful, productive, and environmentally sound landscapes, gardens, farms, and farmdens. Lee reich a collection of over 350 color photos and detailed drawings describing the techniques to pruning various plants, shrubs, and trees, with advice on restoring plant health, choosing the right tool for. First published in 1999, this standard reference book has been revised in 2010, updating most of the photographs and some of the text. Lee reich, phd is an avid farmdener more than a gardener, less than a farmer with graduate degrees in soil science and horticulture. Lee reich, author of the pruning book states that when headpruning a branch cutting its length tip to promote more side branching, prune back to a part of the branch that is still alive with dormant buds or foliage. Lee reich is the quintessential authority on pruning and gardening.
Lee reich via ap this undated photo shows clove currant, a fruiting shrub, being pruned in new paltz, n. Lee reich, phd dove into gardening over 40 years ago with one foot in academia as an agricultural scientist with the usda and cornell university and one foot in the fieldthe organic field. Prune before the buds start swelling, but not so early in winter that the plant could suffer winter injury. See all books authored by lee reich, including weedless gardening, and the pruning book, and more on. Lee reich, author of the pruning book states that when head pruning a branch cutting its length tip to promote more side branching, prune back to a part of the branch that is still alive with dormant buds or foliage. Department of agriculture plant hardiness zones 7 through 11. Heres the brand new edition of our awardwinning reference book on pruning revised to include lots. My farmden is a test site for innovative techniques in soil care, pruning, and growing fruits and vegetables. But the pruning book takes things to a whole new level. I thoroughly enjoyed the book, from the structure 30 pages on pruning basics, then sections on each type of plant you might want to prune to the visuals which include both informative drawings and photographs. In western north carolina, that means you can begin pruning now and. Department of agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 to 9.
With straightforward prose, over 250 photographs, and 5 drawings, this essential reference walks gardeners through the process of pruning everything from ornamental trees and bushes to topiaries and bonsai. Our company is dedicated to providing you with the best quality, lowest cost products on ebay. The pruning book by lee reich 1999, paperback for sale. The pruning book, revised edition lee valley tools. After working in plant and soil research with the usda and cornell university, he shifted gears and turned to. He lives on his farmden farmgarden in new paltz, new york, teaches everything from drip irrigation to pruning to organic gardening and is one of my favorite gardening resources. Jan 12, 2010 lee reich holds a doctorate in horticulture and has done extensive research on the subject of pruning. Department of agriculture before moving on to writing and consulting. Completely revised and updated lee reich on amazon. The first part lays out the reasons for pruning plants, explaining why we must be cruel to be kind and what tools we will need. The pruning book is an indispensable resource in any gardeners home library.
Lee reichs most popular book is weedless gardening. Reich grows a broad assortment of fruit plants in his own garden, which has been featured in the new york times. He is the author of several gardening books and has contributed to many more. Lee reich is an author, lecturer, and consultant whose books include the pruning book and weedless gardening. Using a little natural science for a much better garden, by dr. Watch the video maintenance pruning regular pruning enhances the look and health of your garden. The author, lee reich, is a respected horticulturist who writes frequently on gardening subjects.
March is a great time to prune many shrubs, but not all. Learn about new offers and get more deals by joining our newsletter. Lee reich it sounds simple enough, but pruning can confound even the most competent gardener. The pruning book by lee reich and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Strawberry ground covers, blueberry hedges, grape arbors, and 39 other luscious fruits to make your yard an edible paradise, by dr. We have turned our little orchard from a freeforall tangled mess to a structured pretty plot that should bear fruit. Oct 21, 20 lee is a longtime friend and author of many exceptional garden books, including grow fruit naturally and weedless gardening, and the pruning book, among others. Lee reich and i have been writing about gardening for a similarly long time, connecting off and on throughout our careers. The pruning book completely revised and updated the pruning book. Ive learned about different methods and timing of pruning. Lee reich, phd worked in agricultural research for cornell university and the u. Get an overview on the benefits of maintenance pruning and a general idea of when to prune early and lateflowering shrubs. The secrets to growing backyard blueberries living homegrown.
In this video, lee reich, author of the guide to pruning book, demonstrates best practices. In the pruning book, master horticulturist lee reich provides a remedy for fear of pruning, making this dreaded task almost fun. Most deciduous shrubs that respond well to renewal pruning can also take hard pruning, as will a handful of broadleaf evergreens, such as privet. Gardening master lee reich unusual fruit growing a. Sweet pepperbush clethra alnifolia, a deciduous shrub, grows to 8 feet tall, in u. Lee reich university of california sonoma county master gardeners. Read the show notes from our discussion on the october 21, 20 edition of my publicradio show below. Clethra alnifolia pruning tips home guides sf gate. He grows a wide variety of fruits and vegetables on his farmden more than a garden, less than a farm, including many uncommon fruits such as pawpaw, hardy kiwifruit, shipova, and medlar. Neglected shrubs may call for a more drastic approach. Jan 01, 1997 lee reich, phd is an avid farmdener more than a gardener, less than a farmer with graduate degrees in soil science and horticulture. It covers how to prune a full range of plant types, including deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs, vines, various fruit and nut trees and bushes, house and herbaceous plants, plus gives specific. For more detail, please see below, and select the shipping option that is most convenient for you.
Lee reich, phd, is a horticultural lecturer, consultant, and author a number of books, including the pruning book and grow fruit naturally. Winter injury is a term that defines several types of plant damage caused by environmental conditions, frost injury being one of them. In this revised and updated edition of the pruning book, lee reich provides the answers, along with numerous clear and easily understood graphics and. How to prune small trees and shrubs this old house. In this revised and updated edition of the pruning book, lee reich provides the answers, along with numerous clear and easily understood graphics and photographs.
Lee reich, author of the pruning book, an authoritative and accessible account of pruning techniques, gets part of his passion for pruning from his insatiable curiosity about and his desire to grow every type of fruit possible in the northeast. Organic gardening for the rest of us or enjoy my blog, you know who lee reich is. After working in plant and soil research with the usda and cornell university, he shifted gears and turned to writing, lecturing, and consulting. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Completely revised and updated by lee reich, 9781600850950, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Lee reich has 15 books on goodreads with 2430 ratings. This book explains the dos and donts of cutting back. Reich grows a broad assortment of fruit plants in his own garden, which has been featured in the new york times, organic gardening, and martha stewart living. Mar 07, 2010 buy pruning book, the 2nd by lee reich isbn. With expert advice on the latest techniques and valuable insights on new plants, this updated version of the pruning book deserves a prominent place in your gardening library. He eventually expanded his field to a farmden more than a garden, but less than than a farm and left academia to lecture, consult, and and write.
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