Begonias Other / Books Cultivation, Identification, and Natural History | Begonias have enormous horticultural appeal, are widely cultivated in the home, and increasing in variety, including hardy species for the garden and semi-hardy species for containers. It is no wonder these intriguing plants have gained such a following. … Contributed by amazon 07.04. 2007 11:37:20 (11494 readers) Match on Article's text | |
A Natural History of Ferns Other / Books A Natural History of Ferns is an entertaining and informative look at why ferns and their relatives are unique among plants. Ferns live in habitats from the tropics to polar latitudes, and unlike seed plants, which endow each seed with the resources to help their offspring, ferns reproduce by minute … Contributed by amazon 29.03. 2007 11:27:23 (14447 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
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 (13937 readers) Match on Title | |
Japanese Gardens Other / Books Nature crafted by man The Japanese garden, like all gardens, is more than mere nature; it is nature crafted by man. It needs the hands of the designer to give it meaning. The Japanese garden belongs to the realm of architecture; at its best, it is nature as art. The phases of its history document the … Contributed by amazon 09.11. 2007 09:55:09 (11075 readers) Match on Title | |
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Cacti and Succulents Other / Books An Illustrated Guide to the Plants and their Cultivation (Crowood Aviation S.) | An essential guide to cacti and other succulents, featuring 420 color photos and a wealth of information on the plants and their cultivation. Beautifully illustrated and highly accessible, this guide is both an instructive … Contributed by amazon 18.07. 2007 09:57:59 (18517 readers) Match on Title | |
The Rose's Kiss Other / Books A Natural History Of Flowers | Flowers bring joy and beauty to our lives, from the smallest patch of daisies outside our window to the elaborate floral decorations on display at weddings, banquets, and funerals. As well as offering aesthetic benefits, they teach us much about how the world works-each … Contributed by amazon 25.04. 2007 21:47:09 (15928 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Classic Bonsai of Japan Other / Books Enter the fascinating world of bonsai, the centuries-old gardening art form of cultivating trees as potted plants. Refined to a high art in Japan, bonsai offers not only the familiar gardening delights but also, at its highest levels, a philosophical and aesthetic communion with nature. … Contributed by amazon 20.04. 2007 08:09:02 (15491 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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 (15901 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Landscaping With Ornamental Grasses Sunset book Other / Books Sunset is the first to offer Landscaping with Ornamental Grasses, a complete design and reference book that explores the history of grasses in their natural settings, and describes how to integrate them in a variety of climatic situations shady woodland to desert, Asian-style gardens to naturalistic … Contributed by amazon 28.03. 2007 20:49:04 (13517 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Hydrangeas Other / Books A Gardener s Guide | Beautifully illustrated with over 130 color photographs, this new, revised edition of the classic text on hydrangeas shows the enormous possibilities offered by the plants, describing 20 new cultivars not in the original edition. … Contributed by amazon 12.04. 2007 10:31:24 (10403 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Pocket Guide to the Orchids of Britain and Ireland Other / Books The orchid family is one of the largest plant families in the world. It is at its most diverse in the tropics, where its exotic and colorful flowers are truly breathtaking. Britain and Ireland have just 56 species of wild orchids, some of which are rare or scarce, while others are surprisingly inconspicuous. … Contributed by amazon 12.10. 2016 11:02:21 (13554 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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 (13393 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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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 (11919 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Flora's Orchids Other / Books From the producers of the bestselling Flora (Timber Press, 2003) comes the definitive reference for orchid enthusiasts, with more than 1500 orchids described in detail. Genus entries give information on natural distribution, characteristics, and cultivation; species coverage includes a description and … Contributed by amazon 09.04. 2007 19:24:48 (11953 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Beyond the Camellia Belt Other / Books Breeding, Propagating, and Growing Cold-Hardy Camellias | Gardeners seeking to adorn landscapes in more northerly climates with delicate camellia blossoms will learn how to in this comprehensive guide. Following a brief history of the genus Camellia and the breeding process which has enabled strains … Contributed by amazon 10.07. 2007 14:42:39 (10773 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Garden Flora Other / Books Garden Flora: The Natural and Cultural History of the Plants In Your Garden The oldest rose fossil was found in Colorado and dates to 35 million years ago. Marigolds, infamous for their ability to self-seed, are named for an Etruscan god who sprang from a ploughed field. And daffodils—an icon of spring—were … Contributed by amazon 21.11. 2016 10:59:12 (11001 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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