Designing California Native Gardens Other / Books The Plant Community Approach to Artful, Ecological Gardens | Inspirational, practical, and easy to use, this book was created with the aim of conveying the awesome diversity and beauty of California s native plants and demonstrating how they can be brought into ecologically sound, attractive, workable, … Contributed by amazon 30.05. 2007 10:10:38 (17601 readers) Match on Title | |
Gardening with a Wild Heart Other / Books Restoring California s Native Landscapes at Home | Judith Lowry s voice and experiences make a rich matrix for essays that include discussions of wildflower gardening, the ecology of native grasses, wildland seed-collecting, principles of natural design, and plant/animal interactions. This lyrical and … Contributed by amazon 31.08. 2007 10:19:55 (16696 readers) Match on Title | |
Conifers of California Other / Books Conifers of California is the first book entirely devoted to the state s native cone-bearing trees and shrubs. Richly illustrated, it serves as both a natural history and field guide. Each species narrative is accompanied by a full-page color botanical illustration, photographs from the wild, detailed … Contributed by amazon 14.05. 2007 09:05:35 (13526 readers) Match on Title | |
Landscaping with Native Plants of Southern California Other / Books The best plants for the unique needs and resources of Southern California, with photos, maps, charts, and design samples, as well as advice on maintenance and conservation. … Contributed by amazon 12.02. 2008 10:51:30 (26461 readers) Match on Title | |
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Pests of the Native California Conifers Other / Books This guide synthesizes the most current information available on the pests and environmental conditions that can damage California s conifers, the vast majority of native trees in the state. Authoritative and easy-to-use, it is an essential reference for biologists, arborists, ecologists, foresters and … Contributed by amazon 14.05. 2007 09:00:56 (11968 readers) Match on Title | |
Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest Other / Books Timber Press Field Guide | Featuring more than 1240 stunning color photographs, this comprehensive field guide will remain a trusted, authoritative trailside reference for years to come. It describes and illustrates 1220 commonly encountered species, both native and nonnative, including perennials, annuals, … Contributed by amazon 03.04. 2007 10:53:06 (11758 readers) Match on Title | |
Plants of Western Oregon, Washington & British Columbia Other / Books A great resource for botanists, native plant enthusiasts, ecologists, conservationists, and amateur naturalists who desire a comprehensive, up-to-date, and well-illustrated book for the identification of plants of the Pacific Northwest. This is the definitive guide to the rich and varied plant life of … Contributed by amazon 06.04. 2007 10:09:39 (13492 readers) Match on Title | |
The Landscaping Ideas of Jays Other / Books A Natural History of the Backyard Restoration Garden | Elegantly organized by season, this lyrical yet practical guide to backyard restoration gardening celebrates the beauty, the challenges, and the rewards of growing native plants at home. Judith Larner Lowry, winner of the prestigious John Burroughs … Contributed by amazon 09.07. 2007 10:46:04 (16095 readers) Match on Title | |
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The Ecopress Complete Guide to Native Conifers of the Pacific Northwest Other / Books Many hikers, bicyclists, and other travelers who love the outdoors are frustrated by heavy guide books that still don t simplify the task of identifying their favorite trees. The Ecopress Complete Guide to Native Conifers of the Pacific Northwest lightens their load both physically and mentally. This … Contributed by amazon 14.05. 2007 09:08:21 (12594 readers) Match on Title | |
Subtropical and Dry Climate Plants Other / Books The Definitive Practical Guide | Climate change, the need to conserve water, the desire for more exotic and dramatic plants-all of these are prompting gardeners to seek out interesting new plants that thrive in subtropical or dry climates and microclimates. This book offers expert guidance and sensible … Contributed by amazon 01.04. 2007 19:03:54 (15280 readers) Match on Title | |
Ricinus communis 'Zanzibarensis' - Castor Bean Plants / Other THE CASTOR BEAN is a shrub-like plant with large, long-stemmed leaves that are lobed like fingers. Its spiny, clustered seed pods contain white, bean-like seeds (Botanically speaking, it isn t a true bean, but a Spurge), which typically bear attractive markings in various colours. The plant is native … Contributed by amazon 11.08. 2007 07:52:20 (39643 readers) Match on Title | |
Merremia tuberosa - Wood rose Plants / Climber Plants A slender perennial vine with leaves divided into five to seven narrow lobes. The flowers are yellow, followed by a smooth round capsule, surrounded by five petal-like sepals. Native to Asia; naturalized and cultivated in Hawaii. … Contributed by amazon 14.09. 2007 08:50:09 (20579 readers) Match on Title | |
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Crinum amoenum - Crinum Lily Plants / Perennials This crinum lily makes an imposing presence in the garden. Dark green strap-like leaves may be more than 3 feet long by 4 inches wide. These are held erect and arranged in a spiral rosette to form impressive clumps up to 5 feet in height by 7 feet in width. The leaves emerge from huge bulbs that may … Contributed by amazon 06.08. 2007 09:49:02 (16342 readers) Match on Title | |
Cymbopogon citratus - West Indian Lemon Grass Plants / Grass, Grasses Lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus), a native of India, is widely used in Thai and Vietnamese cooking. Lemon grass is a perennial, which means once you plant it, the grass comes back year after year. Depending on the area you live in the plant will go dormant in the winter. In harsh climates the plant … Contributed by amazon 25.10. 2007 09:43:16 (24429 readers) Match on Title | |
Jubaea chilensis - Chilean Wine Palm Plants / Other Jubaea chilensis; Family: Palmae/Arecaceae (palm family); Common Names: Chilean wine palm, coquito palm, honey palm. This Incredible Hulk of the palm world, Jubaea chilensis, dominates the landscape with his thick muscular trunk. The straight gray trunks can grow to over 3 ft (0.9 m) in diameter and … Contributed by amazon 14.08. 2007 08:11:19 (18946 readers) Match on Title | |
Agaves of Continental North America Other / Books A definitive reference by the recognized authority on the genus, combining taxonomic information with ethnobotanical insights. … Contributed by amazon 15.04. 2007 18:55:18 (18435 readers) Match on Title | |
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