Urban Horticulture

Including contributions from experts in research and practice from across the United States, this book explores the history, importance, and benefits of horticulture to urban populations. It details how passive and active interaction with plants enriches the lives of individuals and communities. Though not designed as a textbook, it is adaptable to classroom learning, with each chapter featuring a set of objectives, key terms, review questions, enrichment activities, and suggestions for further reading as well as a summary.