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Steven Pregler

  • April 17, 2026

    “The CODIT Principle: Tree Biology and Arboriculture, Second Edition” Review

    By Steven Pregler

    Cover of “The CODIT Principle: Tree Biology and Arboriculture, Second Edition." Photo courtesy of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). In the August 2017 issue of TCI Magazine, I reviewed Dirk Dujesiefken and Walter Liese’s “The CODIT Principle: [...]

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  • The Informed Gardener Blooms Again
    October 21, 2025

    “The Informed Gardener” and “The Informed Gardener – Blooms Again”

    By Steven Pregler

    These two books were written by Linda Chalker-Scott, former urban horticulture extension specialist and a professor in the Department of Horticulture at Washington State University. They say you can’t judge a book by its cover – or its title, for [...]

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  • Poisonous Plants
    July 15, 2025

    A Brush With Discomfort – Poisonous Plants to Know

    By Steven Pregler

    Being an avid outdoorsperson and having had a career working outdoors almost every day, I have encountered several poisonous plants growing in our geographic region. Unfortunately for me, my job required me to deal with these hazards from time [...]

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  • Botany book for arborists
    January 13, 2025

    “Botany for Arborists” By J. Downer (lead author), M. Ritter, L. Chalker-Scott, K. Smith, E. Bobich and I. Lacan

    By Steven Pregler

    “Botany for Arborists” is a compilation of revised articles that had been written for and published by Western Arborist Magazine. Cover photo courtesy of the author. I would recommend “Botany for Arborists” for all professional arborists wishing to [...]

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  • Arboricultural_Practices_A_Scientific_Approach
    December 6, 2024

    “Arboricultural Practices: A Science-Based Approach,” by Lindsey Purcell

    By Steven Pregler

    Purcell’s latest book covers all relevant aspects of arboriculture based on current research and best practices, says reviewer Steven Pregler. As readers of TCI Magazine, we should all recognize the name Lindsey Purcell. Among the many articles he [...]

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