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Books > Health, Home & Family > Gardening > Gardening: plants > Flowers
In this splendid collection of short essays, gardener, writer, and
professor Allen Lacy takes readers on a series of garden
excursions, beginning at home. Lacy writes of his experiences with
a variety of plants--evening primrose, prairie gentian, sumac,
coreopsis, fuchsias, gloriosa lilies--in his own garden in New
Jersey. Then he charts his travels to other gardens, in the United
States, Spain, Switzerland, the Netherlands. Final essays in
"Farther Afield "include a discussion of garden writing, profiles
of other horticulturists, and humorous pieces on cats and
houseplants, and, of course, flamingoes.
Bulbs can provide fantastic color in your garden from early spring
through fall. Here, the gardening expert provides comprehensive
coverage on growing bulbs. There are 22 main entries with general
growing information on all major varieties as well as 50 secondary
entries "for the more adventurous." The book focuses on bulbs
suitable for growing in North America but includes most major bulbs
worldwide.
A revised and expanded edition of this highly acclaimed reference.
Among the changes is the addition of a foreword by Michael A. Dirr,
author of such classics as Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs: An
Illustrated Encyclopedia. New content and updates are found in the
chapters and sections, 'Why Conifers?', 'The Magic of Conifers', 'A
Closer Look at Conifers' and in the detailed practical section,
'Growing Conifers in Your Garden'. This edition also features the
author's comprehensively revised Directory of 600 conifers, so
current that it includes Wollemia nobilis, a two million-year-old
species only recently found and genetically identified, and
available at a select few nurseries. 'Conifers that Grow on You' is
a new feature, as is the chapter, 'The Mauergarten Story', which
chronicles the author's design of the garden at one of Germany's
premiere nurseries. Comprehensive in scope and lavishly
illustrated, the book includes a directory of more than 600
conifers and expert advice on: * Size and growth rates; * Site and
soil preferences; * Planting, maintenance and propagation; *
Pruning, pests and diseases; * Dwarf conifers and ground covers; *
Conifers in containers, moving conifers and more. Gardening with
Conifers is a thorough and beautiful guide to coniferous trees and
shrubs of the world available to British and European gardeners.
Stunning colour photographs show conifers young and old in a
variety of environments, from small gardens to magnificent estates.
It reveals the unexpected magic that conifers can bring to every
garden and the many roles they can play in creating structure and
balance for year-round visual interest and colour.
Grow Your Own Flowers inspires readers to embrace the multitude of
beautiful flowers that can be planted in any garden to make a
dramatic difference. It takes you on a journey from understanding
how to grow flowers to buying, planting and choosing the best
varieties from 100 different genera for their garden. Staking,
propagating, overwintering and seed-collecting: all the techniques
are explained and shown in step by step sequences. Readers can
choose from hundreds of RHS recommended varieties. In this book we
show how to grow, propagate and choose the best varieties from 100
choice genera.
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Clivias
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Harold Koopowitz; Photographs by James Comstock; Foreword by Peter Sir Smithers
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Clivias are classed among the most desirable of all connoisseur
plants, offering not only spectacular flowers but also interesting
variations in both leaf variegation and plant form. Despite their
reputation as specialist plants, however, clivias are surprisingly
easy to grow and tolerant of abuse. Koopowitz has written the first
book to delightfully detail the genus "Clivia." Beginning with the
story of their discovery, he moves on to issues of cultivation,
hybridization, and propagation. The bulk of his book is a profusely
illustrated examination of the diversity of clivia variation, from
the familiar orange and red flowers to the famous yellow forms and
the pastel colors that are creating so much excitement today.
Features over 500 of Northern California's favorite perennials.
Includes planting tips, blooming periods and information on
choosing plants for specific sites. Beautifully illustrated with
full-color photographs, this guide also includes a plant
information chart. The authors' common sense and practical wisdom
will help you meet the unique gardening challenges of Northern
California.
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Annuals for Ontario
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Alison Beck, Kathy Renwald; Edited by Shelagh Kubish
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Features over 335 annuals best suited to growing conditions in
Ohio. Gardeners will enjoy the more than 400 brilliant full-color
photographs in the book. They'll also benefit from the
down-to-earth knowledge and extensive experience of Ohio
horticulturist and garden designer Debra Knapke and Alison Beck,
author of more than a dozen gardening guides.
Discover the best annuals for Northern California with this
colorful guide. Plenty of photographs accompany clear,
easy-to-follow gardening advice, including tips on when to plant,
growing from seed versus nursery-grown bedding plants, optimal
growth conditions, problems and pests. This handy reference
features almost 450 annuals best suited to the region.
My Dinosaur Garden is bursting with crafts and activities perfect
for children. Created with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS),
the UK's leading gardening charity, this book is packed with fun
things to make and do both indoors and outdoors. It's time to get
your green-claws ready with your favourite dinosaur friends! Grow
dinosaur cress eggs Create a Triceratops leaf collage Make your own
roar-some rock garden These dinos are off on a garden tour to learn
all about plants, wildlife and top gardening tips. The dinosaurs
can't wait to start exploring - and you can join them! This book is
packed with fun facts and activities, so you can become a gardening
expert, too. Step-by-step gardening activities - perfect for
families to enjoy the garden together Easy-to-follow instructions
for growing your own plants Colouring in, spot-the-difference, and
make your own dinosaur mask and puppet!
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Annuals for Michigan
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Nancy Szerlag, Alison Beck; Edited by Shelagh Kubish
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Brilliant photographs and down-to-earth advice are packed into this
guide to over 443 annuals suited to Michigan's climate. Szerlag and
Beck provide information on light, water and nutrient needs, as
well as recommendations on how and when to start your plants. This
book also includes tips on planting, growing, recommended
varieties, and problems and pests.
Over 600 annuals suitable to Illinois's climate. How & when to
start yur plants, tips on growing, planting, recommended varitites,
problems & pests
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