About the book: 2015 / Richard Ivanovich Schroeder is an outstanding scientist and practitioner of pre-revolutionary Russia. He was the chief gardener of the Timiryazevskaya (formerly Petrovskaya) Agricultural Academy. The book you are holding in your hands is the scientist’s life’s work, which has received numerous awards and for many years was the most comprehensive, in practical terms, and the most accessible scientific work on this topic. All the author’s recommendations have been verified by many years of gardening practice and are designed for the climatic conditions of Russia. Will be useful for both experienced and beginning gardeners.