Julian Ives is a Director of Dragonfli Ltd, a company he founded in 2010 with the aim of bringing biological pest control to the gardener. Julian spent his early career advising professional growers on how to use biological pest control whilst working for Koppert Biological Systems, and now also advises a number of leading botanical gardens in how to manage insect pests using biological control.
There are a lot of worthy resources available discussing plant propagation. This book, however, offers a fresh perspective, as rather than taking a general approach, the author narrows down the best technique and environment required for individual plant species to achieve commercial success in propagation. This wouldn't be possible without Nikki Barker's vast knowledge of ornamental/crop plants and skill in propagating them, as well as her experience teaching and training the next generation of horticulturists. Plant propagation and people with proper skill is becoming immensely important again and this book addresses this issue directly. -- Dr Kambiz Baghalian - Senior Lecturer in Crop Production and MSc Course Manager, Writtle University College * Senior Lecturer in Crop Production and MSc Course Manager, Writtle University College * Nikki is passionate about propagating plants. Her vast practical, academic and advisory experience is captured and distilled in this easy-to-read, essential guide for gardeners. -- Claire Lakey, Project Lead, RHS * Project Lead, RHS *