Outdoor Kitchens Other / Books Eating out can be done right at home! Dine outside every night with help from Ideas and How to Outdoor: Outdoor Kitchens by Meredith Books. This book will provide you with inspiration and planning ideas on how to construction your ideal outdoor kitchen and make it into a reality. Whether it s a basic … Contributed by amazon 17.03. 2008 11:02:53 (12855 readers) | |
Cyclanthera pedata - Achocha Plants / Climber Plants Achocha (Lady s Slipper) | Vigorous climber producing small edible pods like okra. The small fruits have a tender, crunchy white flesh with a beany, cucumber flavor. Nice in salads or for stir fries. They can also be made into novelty pickles. Pick fruits young, when still green. … Contributed by amazon 21.10. 2007 11:36:16 (50699 readers) | |
Agapanthus 'Midnight Blue' - Lily of the Nile Plants / Perennials Give Midknight Blue Agapanthus some thought for your garden as it can offer so much. When in bloom, the flowers can attract butterflies or hummingbirds-always a pleasant site to view from your kitchen window. … Contributed by amazon 25.05. 2011 13:00:02 (25859 readers) | |
Archontophoenix alexandrae - Alexandra Palm Plants / Other The King Palm is one of the most beautiful and stately palms. Its smooth, green trunk is tall, slender, and predominantly ringed. Its intricate dark green foliage is 8-10 feet in length. The King Palm is hardy to 28 degrees. A fast-growing palm, it reaches a height of 20-50 feet with little maintenance. … Contributed by amazon 13.10. 2007 10:33:48 (19759 readers) | |
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Akebia quinata - Chocolate Vine Plants / Climber Plants Also known as Five-Leaved Akebia. A very hardy Japanese climber with astonishingly fragrant deep purple flowers followed by elongated edible fruit. Climbs readily and can also be used as a ground cover. Compound, leathery leaves are unusual in appearance. Evergreen in mild climates. Tolerant of partial … Contributed by amazon 08.07. 2007 09:57:06 (20528 readers) | |
Herniaria glabra - Green Carpet Plants / Perennials This lovely bright green creeper spreads effortlessly in all directions filling up to two feet per plant. A fairly flat plant of about two inches, it has one long tap root (as opposed to many surface roots like a Creeping Thyme) which helps with water conservation. It likes full sun but it can take partial … Contributed by amazon 03.09. 2007 10:24:24 (22930 readers) | |
Floral Art Structures Other / Books Floral structures are the in-thing. They make a base for decoration and can be used over and over again. Gil Boyard and Muriel le Couls, both Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Craftsman of France), designed structures for tables, buffets and halls. Firstly they elaborately present the structure in situ. … Contributed by amazon 14.01. 2008 12:28:41 (17787 readers) | |
Pelargonium citrosum - Citrosa Geranium, Mosquito Plant Plants / Annuals The Mosquito Plant is a genetically engineered geranium hybrid with a unique characteristic: it repels mosquitoes! It is easily grown as a potted patio plant, and easily enjoyed for its attractive foliage and sweet lemony scent, as well as for its mosquito repelling powers. It produces a leafy, attractive, … Contributed by amazon 08.07. 2007 10:14:07 (82567 readers) | |
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Design Ideas for Home Landscaping Other / Books Design Ideas for Home Landscaping offers inspiring ideas for achieving a stunning effect with your landscape. Using the information on plant design, expert gardening and planting advice, and the most resilient vegetation for your region, you can maintain a beautiful outdoor haven with this accessible … Contributed by amazon 25.01. 2008 10:04:20 (22712 readers) | |
Passiflora Other / Books Passionflowers of the World | Since they were first described in Europe in the 16th century, passionflowers have held a special fascination among plant collectors for their bold, beautiful, complicated blossoms and delectable passionfruits. Most are perennial climbers, but some are trees, shrubs, herbaceous … Contributed by amazon 06.04. 2007 10:33:48 (10317 readers) | |
Hydrangeas for American Gardens Other / Books The sheer number of choices among Hydrangea species, hybrids, and cultivated varieties can be overwhelming even for the most advanced gardeners. How to choose from among the hundreds of mopheads, climbers, lacecaps, and oakleafs, to name just a few? And how to care for hydrangeas in American gardens, … Contributed by amazon 13.04. 2007 08:30:26 (7428 readers) | |
Acer palmatum dissectum 'Viridis' - Japanese Maple Plants / Conifers Lace-leaf Japanese Maple Acer palmatum dissectum Viridis A green lace-leaf type Japanese Maple. Growing in a round dome will take 50 years to get 10 feet tall. Leaves dissected to mid-vein and green. In Fall colors are red-orange. Spectacular for a bonsai! … Contributed by amazon 18.10. 2007 09:23:45 (43428 readers) | |
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Garden Natural History Other / Books Collins New Naturalist | How does a garden differ from other habitats, both natural and semi-natural? Is it true that the modern home garden is largely a collection of hybrids between exotic species? These and other questions are answered in this guide to plant fertilizing, watering, pest and disease … Contributed by amazon 25.11. 2007 11:51:26 (14139 readers) | |
The Daylily Other / Books A Guide for Gardeners | Few perennials are as tough and versatile as daylilies (genus Hemerocallis), and even fewer offer daylilies enormous range of color, shape, and growing characteristics. The ease of hybridizing daylilies is a major attraction for the enthusiast. Any backyard gardener can hybridize … Contributed by amazon 07.04. 2007 11:29:46 (17424 readers) | |
Taxus x media 'Hicksii' - yew tree Plants / Conifers Lustrous dark green needles and red fruits make this yew a very attractive shrub, although quite common in moderate climate. “Hicksii” is a successful cross between the Irish yew tree and the regular yew tree. As a female plant, it produces red berries which are poisonous just like the whole plant. … Contributed by havlis 21.11. 2007 11:57:07 (81276 readers) | |
Picea abies 'Little Gem' - Norway Spruce Plants / Bonsais A dwarf form of Norway Spruce. Needles are very small with dark green color. Plant only grows about 1-2 inches a year.The form is a round bun. Plant found in Holland around 1965 by Grootendorst Nursery in Boskoop. … Contributed by amazon 21.01. 2008 08:25:21 (43097 readers) | |
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