Growing Trees from Seed: A Practical Guide to Growing Native Trees, Vines and Shrubs
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Native trees grow much faster than non-native trees. But even experienced horticulturists can be mystified about how nature sows and germinates seeds especially acorns and walnuts. Thanks to this book, any gardener can now grow trees from seeds within as little as ten years. The secrets are to know what seeds to collect and how to prepare and plant them. From their extensive knowledge, the authors guide the reader in identifying native trees, vines and shrubs and describe howto propagate them. Growing Trees from Seed covers the ecology, abundance, fruit characteristics and edibility of the more than 200 species discussed in this book. There is expert guidance on when to gather fruits, how to extract seeds from the fruit, and when and how to treat and germinate the seed, plus information on transplanting and expected growth rate. Alerts throughout the book identify closely related non-native species now common to various regions. Many illustrations and descriptions help the reader with plant identification. A seed-treatment guide provides a handy reference. Among the trees, vines and shrubs covered are: Alders Beeches Berries Birches Cedars Cherries Chestnuts Clematis Dogwoods Elms Firs and pines Hickories Junipers Laurels Maples Oaks Plums Poplars Spruces Walnuts Willows. There is no better guidebook on how to grow native trees from seed. Review: A good book - This is a sweet book. First off, I should say that the author died before the book was 100 percent completed. His partner and several friends stepped in to finish the work. These acts of kindness are reflected in the book. It's plain and simple: sweet, informative, and definitely worth owning this book. Someone said this book is kind of regional, kind of written for the Great Lakes area. That someone must use "kind of" and "absolutely, 100 percent" interchangeably. This book is 100 percent written for the Great Lakes region, and while others outside the region will find it partially helpful, those in the Great Lakes area will find it extremely helpful. The book is written in a folksy/yet informational way--it does not use a lot of researcher-ese. The author(s) was obviously very passionate about the subject. I'm new to growing seedling trees from seeds. This book is a exactly what I was looking for. Yes, it could be better. More color photos of seeds and cones. Other than that I'm glad I bought it. If you're new to wanting to gather and plant seeds of trees native to the Great Lakes, this is an excellent book. One other thing: Kock's partner pauses whether she and the co-writers should have completed the book despite the then-dying author's wishes that it not be done ("too many cooks spoil the broth"). The partner made absolutely the right decision in ignoring Kock's wishes and finishing the book. When a piece of artwork is undertaken, the dying author does NOT get to take it to the grave and deprive the rest of humanity the benefit of what humanity has created. Mr. Kock did NOT undertake his book research in a vacuum--he was the beneficiary of humanity's resources. And thus should give back what he borrowed--without question. At the time, however, Mr. Kock was dying and can be forgiven his decision. All of us, however, continue to benefit from the work of humanity through Mr. Kock. This book is probably not a big seller, but it should be in this age of climate warming. Instead of hiking in the woods and taking back only memories, people should hike, pick up seeds, and get them to grow into trees. It would connect people to the land. And let me tell you, growing oak trees from acorns is an exciting venture, much better the surfing the Internet endlessly. Mr. Kock, Ms. Hansen, and co-authors: WELL DONE. Great book. Everyone (at least who loves the Great Lakes region) should read this book and plant some tree seeds. For the sake of Gaia and humanity. Review: Growing Trees Manual - Excellent details on growing trees from seeds. This is not in chart format, but written out in long form. I enjoyed the descriptions and learned a great deal so far. It will be invaluable to help me decide what trees are in the realm of possibility for me to grow. It’s definitely not a quick read, but one to spend the winter with.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 93 Reviews |
W**M
A good book
This is a sweet book. First off, I should say that the author died before the book was 100 percent completed. His partner and several friends stepped in to finish the work. These acts of kindness are reflected in the book. It's plain and simple: sweet, informative, and definitely worth owning this book. Someone said this book is kind of regional, kind of written for the Great Lakes area. That someone must use "kind of" and "absolutely, 100 percent" interchangeably. This book is 100 percent written for the Great Lakes region, and while others outside the region will find it partially helpful, those in the Great Lakes area will find it extremely helpful. The book is written in a folksy/yet informational way--it does not use a lot of researcher-ese. The author(s) was obviously very passionate about the subject. I'm new to growing seedling trees from seeds. This book is a exactly what I was looking for. Yes, it could be better. More color photos of seeds and cones. Other than that I'm glad I bought it. If you're new to wanting to gather and plant seeds of trees native to the Great Lakes, this is an excellent book. One other thing: Kock's partner pauses whether she and the co-writers should have completed the book despite the then-dying author's wishes that it not be done ("too many cooks spoil the broth"). The partner made absolutely the right decision in ignoring Kock's wishes and finishing the book. When a piece of artwork is undertaken, the dying author does NOT get to take it to the grave and deprive the rest of humanity the benefit of what humanity has created. Mr. Kock did NOT undertake his book research in a vacuum--he was the beneficiary of humanity's resources. And thus should give back what he borrowed--without question. At the time, however, Mr. Kock was dying and can be forgiven his decision. All of us, however, continue to benefit from the work of humanity through Mr. Kock. This book is probably not a big seller, but it should be in this age of climate warming. Instead of hiking in the woods and taking back only memories, people should hike, pick up seeds, and get them to grow into trees. It would connect people to the land. And let me tell you, growing oak trees from acorns is an exciting venture, much better the surfing the Internet endlessly. Mr. Kock, Ms. Hansen, and co-authors: WELL DONE. Great book. Everyone (at least who loves the Great Lakes region) should read this book and plant some tree seeds. For the sake of Gaia and humanity.
D**Y
Growing Trees Manual
Excellent details on growing trees from seeds. This is not in chart format, but written out in long form. I enjoyed the descriptions and learned a great deal so far. It will be invaluable to help me decide what trees are in the realm of possibility for me to grow. It’s definitely not a quick read, but one to spend the winter with.
E**H
All things come in great packages.
great book. It has basic tree propagation methods applicable to any bioregion. Well wrapped and on time. best regards to the seller.
A**.
Good for use to grow trees from seed
Good book to use to grow tree seed from. And is full of good imformation and also goes over many things that one needs to know
J**N
Tree book
Excellent book, great price, and fast shipping. Would recommend.
W**A
Great reference book
Book has a lot of useful information for growing many different trees.
A**E
An essential guide
As a plant ecologist specializing in tree species restoration, I can say that this book offers information that other books on the subject do not cover, and so is a great complement to other guides and manuals. If I could thank Henry Kock, I would. Thanks to the rest of the authors for getting his wisdom and knowledge out there to the rest of us.
T**.
Trees from the Great Lakes region only
Half of the book is about general principles of growing trees from seed and the other half gives specifics of growing particular tree species found in the Great Lakes region. There was no mention in the description or on the cover that they only have information on trees from there. It's a fine book but half of it is useless information for me.
J**E
Comprehensive
Comprehensive guide for temperate species. Nice work.
A**E
Sehr gutes, detail- und informationsreiches Buch!
Abgesehen von den vielen Kenntnisreichen Anweisungen zum Anziehen von (allerdings vornehmlich nordamerikanischen) Gehölzen aus Samen, ist dem Buch die tiefe Liebe des Autors zu den Pflanzen anzumerken. Da er schon vor Jahren verstarb ist es ein literarisches Vermächtnis zur Kultivierung einer lebendigen und artenreichen Welt am Beispiel ihrer holzigen Bewohner. Sehr lesenswertes Buch und begleitender Ratgeber in diesem Metier.
J**A
Absolutely fantastic.
If you live in southern Ontario, Michigan, or northern PA or NY and like growing native trees and shrubs buy this book. It’s too bad Henry Kock passed away when he did and before this book was published. Thanks to everyone who helped put it together and get it published, it’s fantastic.
J**E
Thoroughly enjoy reading this book.
This is a wonderful book. Not only does it discuss growing trees from seeds, it discusses why a species of trees grows in a particular spot in the woods. It explains the habitat and location of specific tree, vine or shrub so when you are out in the woods you can make sense of why you are seeing a tree in a specific location.
B**R
The Best Info!
Detailed information is presented in readable text and beautifully illustrated with drawings and photos. You really get the 'personality' of the tree through additional information about soil and habitat preferences, and through the personal experience of the author. There is also an excellent list of invasive species by genus so that you can stay truly native. The appendices have charts of seed dispersal times and seed treatment requirements. There is much to be learned about natural processes if you collect, store, germinate and tend to growing trees and a fascinating read if you decide not to.
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