disc 1. Garden science: weeding out the myths
Site analysis: choosing the right spot
Soil analysis: what makes soil great
Living soils: bacteria and fungi
Plant selection: natives versus non-natives
Plant selection: function and form
disc 2. Plant selection: finding quality specimens
Soil preparation and protection
Plant nutrition: evidence-based fertilizing
disc 3. The art and science of pruning
Creating safe food gardens
Diagnosing diseases and disasters
Gardening CSI: case studies
Integrated pest management
disc 4. Understanding pestcides
What to do about herbivores
Tackling garden myths and misinformation
Applied garden science: success stories.