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"Horticulture is the art and science of the development, sustainable production, marketing, and use of high-value, intensively cultivated food and ornamental plants. The word is derived from the Latin words hortus (garden plant) and cultura (tilling the soil)." (Michaels, Clark, Hoover, Irish, Smith, & Tepe, 2022). With a rich agricultural community in the Fraser Valley, it is no wonder why this is a popular topic to study for both the novice and expert learners alike. This page will highlight a variety of open book, journal, video, and educational resources related to horticulture and its subdisciplines. Photo by Yuta Koike on Unsplash |
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Open books may be 100% open or there may be open chapters within an eBook. It is important to critically analyze open books and think about who or why the information is being shared in this format, before deciding to use it. For example, who are the authors/publisher and what else have they published? When was it published - is there more up-to-date information available? Is it for a Canadian, American, or international context? You may need to click "read online" or scroll to the bottom of the information page to see more details such as the description or table of contents. Some open books also have extra features such as activities, exercises, or videos.
Open books may be 100% open or there may be open chapters within an eBook.
"Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist Identify Plants and Plant Requirements is an adaptation of KPU HORT 1155 Introduction to Plant Materials Lecture Notes. It is an editable, open access learning resource with interactive web based experiences customized for horticulture students studying plant identification." - Website. Shared under CC BY.
"From Growing to Biology: Plants 1e is packed full of horticultural information that is ideal for both academia and industry growers. It is basic enough that if you are just getting started learning plants, you will be able to catch up." - Website. Shared under CC BY-NC-SA
"Images and diagrams to explain concepts" - Website. Shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.
"For the person new to permaculture design and land stewardship, this book will provide a foundation from which to build upon with subsequent training, and introduce a new perspective that can be applied in many careers and facets of life." - From website. Shared under CC BY-NC 4.0
You can find open access journals in online collections such as DOAJ or OAPEN. Alternatively, you can check out a publisher's website to see if they support open access options. Open journals may be entirely open or only certain articles may be available as open access.
Searching a website such as DOAJ can help you find reputable journals as untrustworthy journals exist. There are open journals known as predatory journals that will "prey" on unsuspecting academics trying to publish. They may engage in a number of dubious, academically illegitimate, or even unethical practices (e.g. charging exorbitant author-side fees or utilising inadequate or false peer review processes).
When searching for books (print or electronic) and DVDs using the Library search, it is best to use keywords to search rather than sentences. Think of a keyword that describes the overarching topic you want to look for. It may be also helpful to think of synonyms for this term and try searching for those as well. When searching for books, you want to be specific but not granular about the topic (think about how a book may be described overall). You'll find some example keywords and searches below, can you think of others?
DISCLAIMER: UFV print books are not open access or open educational resources because they are not free from copyright restrictions (so fair dealing rules still apply), however, they are free to access for UFV students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Community borrowers are also permitted to borrow print resources - for more information please see the 'Access to UFV Library Books' section on this page.
"Aimed at undergraduates, this major textbook covers applied aspects of physiology related to horticultural crops. The author discusses specific physiological processes in relation to horticultural management, maintaining a focus throughout on how horticultural practices influence plant productivity and quality." Publisher's Description
"Drawing on her life as an indigenous scientist, and as a woman, Kimmerer shows how other living beings--asters and goldenrod, strawberries and squash, salamanders, algae, and sweetgrass--offer us gifts and lessons, even if we've forgotten how to hear their voices." Publisher's Description
"This comprehensive book provides a thorough scientific foundation on the growth and care of plants common to all horticultural commodities."
"Respected Cowichan Tribe Elder and botanical expert Luschiim, Arvid Charlie, began his education in early childhood, learning from his great grandparents and others of their generation. Luschiim's Plants represents his dedication to the survival of the Hul'q'umi'num language and traditional knowledge of plants for future generations. From the healing properties of qaanlhp (arbutus) to the many practical applications of q'am (bull kelp), the information presented in this remarkable guide shares knowledge of plants that Luschiim is familiar with through his own Elders' teachings and by way of direct experience over the course of his lifetime, and compiled from field outings and interviews with notable ethnobiologist and botanist Nancy Turner." Provided by Publisher
"Filled with examples that illustrate best practices, the book provides a practical framework for the development of sustainable management strategies from design to execution and, eventually, to maintenance in an effort to construct landscapes that function more efficiently and minimize the impact on the environment."
"Details the life and healing practices of medicine man Russell Willier, with extensive photographs and materials on the plants used by Willier in addition to valuable information on the active ingredients in these plants and their uses in alternative therapies"-- Provided by publisher
"An exhaustive exposition of propagating methods, from growing from seed to cuttings, grafting, layering, and tissue culture. It is based on the actual working methods of successful propagators worldwide and presents detailed explanations and illustrations of the procedures used."
"Drawing on information shared by Indigenous botanical experts and collaborators, the ethnographic and historical record, and from linguistics, palaeobotany, archaeology, phytogeography, and other fields, Turner weaves together a complex understanding of the traditions of use and management of plant resources in this vast region."
"With Seeds, Carolyn Fry offers a celebration of these vital but unassuming packages of life. She begins with a sweeping tour through human history, designed to help us understand why we should appreciate and respect these floral parcels."
UFV students, faculty, and alumni can borrow print UFV Library books. UFV Library also allows retired faculty and individuals from the B.C. community to sign out books after they have signed up for a community borrower card (there is a $5 one time fee). Please present your UFV ID card at the circulation desk. Limits will apply to alumni and community borrowers. For more information about borrowing materials, please see the links below:
Current UFV students, faculty, and staff have access to thousands of journals that the library subscribes to - for free! Some of the journals within our databases are open access, while others are not. UFV alumni can access library databases only when on-campus.
