The Science of Gardening

Discover How Your Garden Really Works

By: Stuart Farrimond

Narrated by: Stuart Farrimond

Exploding myths and offering research-backed advice, this book provides a shortcut to decades of gardening experience by explaining the science behind how a garden grows.

Why does my cherry tree blossom but never fruit? What's the most effective slug deterrent? Could I breed my own unique variety of flower? The world of gardening can be a mystifying place, with so many instructions to follow and often little explanation as to why.

From hands-on advice to an exploration of the mental health benefits of gardening, whilst also looking at sustainable practice and the positive impact gardening can have during a climate crisis, Science of Gardening debunks myths, and reveals the latest science only taught at horticultural college.

As a passionate newcomer to gardening, daunted by the mountain of often conflicting advice in gardening manuals, Dr Stu has set about testing the scientific basis of so much conventional wisdom and practice so you too can garden like a pro.

Please see the digital library to access the accompanying PDF.

© 2022 Dr Stuart Farrimond © 2023 DK Audio

Too much politics and social commentary.

And not enough gardening. And his historical facts are wrong: what he gives are proven myths from Karl May and Rosseau rather than the truth. Plenty of preaching through about sustainability etc. Which is fine I guess, but I didn't buy it for that. I bought it to learn more about keeping my garden happy. So disappointed.

Not much science

More of an opinion piece than factual data. May main beef is his thought on our “unregulated” lawn equipment. Small engines in the US are heavily regulated and strictly enforced.

Enjoyed listening... problems with part 4

The book was filled with technical knowledge. Part 4 of the book skipped regularly.

Great listen

This book breaks things down very well in a very easily understandable way. Has lots of insightful knowledge as well