A Journey to Nine Islands Other / Books Accompanied by charming and accessible text, the floral centerfolds of Journey to Nine Islands invite the reader to participate in the world of the Chicago Botanic Garden—one of the nation’s most visited public gardens and a preeminent center for learning and plant science. This remarkable volume … Contributed by amazon 08.03. 2008 11:24:04 (17268 readers) Match on Article's text | |
The Tree Care Primer Other / Books Brooklyn Botanic Garden All-Region Guide | Beyond bark, branches, and leaves, what do you see when you look at your trees? This must-have reference for anyone who owns property will teach you to assess your trees’ health and keep it growing happily. Whether they are young or ancient, on a city sidewalk … Contributed by amazon 20.04. 2007 08:18:52 (10285 readers) Match on Article's text | |
The Genus Lavandula Other / Books Long prized by the fragrance industry for its essential oils, the genus Lavandula is steadily increasing in popularity among gardeners and horticulturists worldwide. This is the first full treatment of this important genus to be undertaken since 1937. It treats 40 species and their cultivars and hybrids, … Contributed by amazon 09.04. 2007 19:45:17 (11428 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Professional Planting Design Other / Books Richly illustrated with photographs and drawings, Professional Planting Design covers the basics as well as the advanced concepts of planting design including: selecting plant characteristics, types of mixed bed plantings, structuring and composing mixed beds, creating mixed palettes for seasonal variation, … Contributed by amazon 31.03. 2007 20:07:23 (15462 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Tulips Other / Books Species and Hybrids for the Gardener | Species tulips are becoming more widely available as gardeners wake up to their elegant shapes, vibrant-colored flowers, and suitability for growing in containers, raised beds, and rock gardens. Unlike garden hybrids, species tulips will flower each year without … Contributed by amazon 03.04. 2007 11:02:58 (9524 readers) Match on Article's text | |
The Wildlife Gardener's Guide Other / Books Brooklyn Botanic Garden All-Region Guide) | If you can own only one book on attracting wildlife to your garden, this is it. Unlike other volumes, which offer only generalities like “reduce the size of your lawn,” this concise manual provides ten specific projects and countless tips for transforming … Contributed by amazon 08.04. 2008 09:08:02 (13314 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Hippeastrum Other / Books The Gardener s Amaryllis (Royal Horticultural Society/Timber Press Plant Collectors Guides Series) | The hybrids of Hippeastrum, also known by gardeners as amaryllis, have long been popular indoor plants, their flamboyant blooms bringing cheer during the dark winter months. Published in association with … Contributed by amazon 08.04. 2007 10:10:50 (12016 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Environmental Horticulture Other / Books Environmental Horticulture: Science and Management of Green Landscapes (Modular Texts Series) Environmental horticulture - also referred to as landscape horticulture and amenity horticulture - is the umbrella term for the horticulture that we encounter in our daily lives. This includes parks, botanic … Contributed by amazon 21.03. 2016 16:17:55 (14548 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Finest Gardens of the South East Other / Books Home of the most stunning public gardens in England, South East England s wealth of internationally renowned gardens are a must see, and here Tony Russell provides a guide to the wonderful gardens the region has to offer. … Contributed by amazon 30.05. 2016 15:22:59 (24465 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Great Flowering Landscape Trees Other / Books Devoted entirely to the flowering trees most recommended for home and urban landscapes, this handy encyclopedia discusses the basics—horticultural terms, botanic names, hardiness zones, and native versus exotic species—as well as each tree’s unique characteristics, such as height, spread, flower … Contributed by amazon 28.10. 2007 08:06:19 (13900 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Sphaeralcea 'Los Brisas' - Desert Mallow Plants / Perennials A kaleidoscopic burst of summer color is provided by this superb garden plant. The silky, chalice shaped mallow blooms are produced on tall, slender stems in an impressive range of colors. Grows 36-40 inches high. Prefers sun. … Contributed by amazon 09.11. 2007 09:43:56 (20948 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Hawthorns and Medlars Other / Books Royal Horticultural Society / Timber Press Plant Collectors | Hawthorns and Medlars was the first in our Plant Collector Guide series, published in collaboration with the Royal Horticultural Society. Ideal for the avid gardener, horticulturist, and plant collector, these inspirational books provide an … Contributed by amazon 13.04. 2007 08:35:12 (9818 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Flowers Other / Books Cube Books | From Zen gardens on the grounds of Buddhist temples to the herb gardens of the Middle Ages and the quintessential flower gardens of English country houses, we have had an ongoing mission to tame and refashion nature. … Contributed by amazon 16.09. 2007 05:08:15 (17595 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Latin for Gardeners Other / Books Latin for Gardeners: Over 3,000 Plant Names Explained and Explored Since Latin became the standard language for plant naming in the eighteenth century, it has been intrinsically linked with botany. And while mastery of the classical language may not be a prerequisite for tending perennials, all gardeners … Contributed by amazon 04.10. 2016 16:35:36 (10858 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Bleeding Hearts, Corydalis, and Their Relatives Other / Books Members of the bleeding heart family, such as the well-known Chinese bleeding heart, have long been among the best-loved flowers of the perennial border. In recent years, however, excitement about this group has reached fever pitch with the introduction of dozens of stunning new discoveries, particularly … Contributed by amazon 07.06. 2008 07:30:10 (12001 readers) Match on Article's text | |
The Oxford Companion to the Garden Other / Books Now available for the first time in paperback, the magnificent Oxford Companion to the Garden illuminates the history and design of gardens all over the world, from the earliest recorded known examples to the present day, encompassing everything from small private gardens, to the secret gardens of Arab … Contributed by amazon 01.02. 2010 09:23:55 (17312 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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