The Plant Propagator's Bible

I found this book to be so helpful! Homesteading and becoming more self sustaining is a big interest of mine so I'll take what I learned from this book and it'll go a long way!

A clear and concise guide to every kind of dividing and grafting as well as leaf cuttings and seed starting. The illustrations were very useful! The choice of plants in the guide seemed very random.

The Plant Propagator’s Bible, by Miranda Smith, is a great resource for those wishing to learn all about plants from start to finish. As a newbie to planting, this book provides me with what I need to know to learn how to start plants from seeds and cuttings. Very informative and I like how there are options for all types of vegetation.

Thank you to NetGalley and Cool Springs Press for the opportunity to read this book for an honest review.

This is a clear and well illustrated guide to ways of propagating plants, from seed starting to layering. I am familiar with most of these and have had moderate success. In some cases the book makes it seem easier than it is and it also doesn't go into some details that I think would help (how long to expect before roots, what season, specifics for types of plants) but honestly a good garden forum (not Facebook, the old school garden forums like Dave's Garden) will give you the best nitty gritty details. Since this covers everything, a lot of it was unnecessary for me (like all the information about how to start seeds) and there was not room for specific plants I'd have liked explored more fully. I also would have appreciated more "quick and easy" ways to propagate or hacks like how to propagate herbs and veggies from the grocery store. Still an excellent guide though, especially for the more technical aspects.

I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for review.

I would love a paper copy of this book, getting a copy excited me so much! The book has a huge wealth of information on seed propagation and seedlings. Any one interested in homesteading will love the information in this book!

What did I like? While the file I received was less than navigational, I know I would love a paper copy. From cultivating to sowing this book has everything I could think of for propagation. I love the cover! The title grabbed me because I’m sowing my own seeds this spring, and the blurb cinched my decision to ask for it.

Would I recommend or buy! Yes, to both. Something about the title reassured us this is a one stop shop for learning propagation and once I had a look inside I was sure I could finish many jobs in my garden I have planned with this knowledge.

I received a complimentary copy to read and voluntarily left a review

This is the COOLEST book! I consider myself a knowledgable gardener, with some good compost going and a large combination of vegetables, fruit, and flowers. But this book explains everything and will definitely help me from making mistakes. It's got amazing hand-drawn pictures throughout and explains the science (at an understandable level) behind why you should/shouldn't do certain things. I HIGHLY recommend this one.

This is a clearly laid out and easy to read book which covers a wide range of propagation methods. It starts with the basics of what tools and supplies you might need, then details the various methods of propagating; growing from seed (including information on saving your own seed) dividing, cutting, layering and grafting.
I am a very enthusiastic gardener and propagating my own plants has always been a major part of the hobby, yet I found a lot to interest me in reading this book. Excellent detail on more complex processes, and clear sketches and examples make it a great resource for both novices and more experienced gardeners.
The final chapter is a plant directory which gives a good range of plants with useful quick tabs for identifying techniques and includes easiest method, alternate methods and potential problems for propagation of each plant.

Everyone has tried propagating plants at some stage, everyone like a free plant for a little work.
This book won't disappoint, it is very well written, illustrated and provides excellent information on doubling or more your garden planting.
Seeds is the first method which is talked about (me I'm rubbish at growing anything by seed) There are many methods and lots of detail to seed propagation, so I may have another try.
The ones I like best are cuttings, divisions, air roots and leaf cuttings, which this book goes into very useful detail on how, and what can go wrong. There are many other methods that are explained in the book, all beautifully presented and illustrated with photos. The last area is in grafting which is extremely interesting and the instructions make the whole process look doable.
A book to dip into may times with lots of practical information and photos.

For whatever reason, this book would not download properly for me. Not on my Kindle, nor any other of my programs. Therefore, I cannot offer a review. It's too bad, this is a subject that I am very interested in.

The Plant Propagator's Bible; A Step by Step Guide to Propagating Every Plant in Your Garden by Miranda Smith does what it says on the tin.  It has lots of lovely photos, and tells you all about how to grow plants from seed, dividing, from cuttings and so on.

It's really helpful, and gives you lots of information like the humidity, the tools you need and the soil you need.

 The Plant Propagator's Bible  was published on 29th June 2021, and is available on  Amazon ,  Waterstones  and  Bookshop.org .

I was given this book in exchange for an unbiased review, so my thanks to NetGalley and to  Quatro .

This book is for the serious gardener who wants to try their hand at plant propagation. This includes seed starting/saving, as well as many different methods for dividing, grafting, layering and cuttings. It's clear that there is not just one method for each of these techniques, and the book makes it clear what plants are suitable for each method. Each method is outlined on a two page spread, consistently organized with a brief description, a checklist of important requirements, appropriate plants for that method, an illustrated instruction panel, and a "what can go wrong" box. I found that sort of organization very appealing and easy to follow. I'd highly recommend this book for the serious gardener.

This is a great illustrated book to tell people what to do. Loved it. Such great writing. Will definitely purchase.

Spring is here and I am seriously chomping at the bit to get my garden going. The Plant Propagator's Bible could not have come along at a more opportune time.

I seriously cannot wait to try some of these techniques. As a plant person, 'cause you just are or you aren't a plant person, getting clippings and cuttings of plants is like a dream. Sometimes things work for me, sometimes I forget about them and well... ya' know. So I'm super excited. The weather is getting warmer and I am so down for all the plants!

Miranda Smith provides a seriously in-depth study of plants and how to make more of them. I am absolutely that type of person that will grab extra leave at the Home Improvement store or from pretty plants I see on a walk. And on a few occasions, I've rung a neighbors door to ask for a cutting or two. The author provides use with fairly easy but in-depth steps to make the best out of propagation techniques for a plethora of your favorite plants for your very own dream garden. I also loved the index in the back listing every plant and the best types of growing and propagation techniques for each.

I loved this book and I'm really excited to try my hand at grafting techniques this spring. This is definitely a great resource for those of use plant people out there.

*ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*

The Plant Propagator's Bible: A Step by Step Guide to Propagating Every Plant in Your Garden by Miranda Smith is a really good read, especially for those who are new to plant propagation. The text is clear, concise, and easy to understand. However good it is for beginners, I think it also has a place on the bookshelves of advanced gardeners as well. The basics are covered along with techniques that I would consider to be tricky at best, but they are described in a way that I think even I could attempt them.
There are several topics listed for each type of propagation. We are given the name of the procedure, plants that it is appropriate for, detailed and diagramed instructions, a checklist of needed items and the time of year the technique is appropriate for, and a what can go wrong section. One of my favorite features is that each section of instruction has a “What can go wrong?” section. This guides you through what may have happened to cause your propagation technique to fail. I believe most gardeners have dealt with a few losses over the years. This is invaluable information if you are the type to dust yourself off and try again. This book can give us the courage to do just that and hopefully be successful the second time around.
Another favorite feature is the plant directory. It lists each plant, the zones it grows in, appropriate methods of propagation, and issues you may have trying to propagate each plant. This book is just so valuable in so many ways. I would absolutely add this to my collection as soon as possible. It is chock full of useful information for anyone who would like more plants. What gardener do you know who would not want more plants? My recommendation? Go get this book now; you won’t regret it.