The book provides valuable information on the cultivation of ornamental and fruit plants and vegetable crops commonly grown in India. The author has taken particular care in choosing crops from major climatic zones of the country. The principles behind cultivation of fruit, vegetables and flowers, flower arrangements, flowers shows, seed production and plant propagation have been dealt within a lucid style and simple language. The book also contains chapters on soils, plant nutrition and plant protection. This work can be of great use to amateur home gardeners and housewives in beautifying their gardens.