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Orchids
(Hardcover)
Andrew Mikolajski
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R716
R603
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Flamboyant, intriguing, beautiful and exotic, orchids have evolved
to become the largest family of plants in the world. This classic
book, written by two of the world's leading orchid authorities and
now updated, presents everything you need to know to identify,
choose and display these delightful flowers successfully. It
contains guidance on tools and equipment; feeding and watering; and
dealing with pests and diseases. A directory describes and
illustrates a wide range of species and hybrids, providing
information on habitat, size, flowering time and growing
requirements. With over 600 exquisite photographs, this is the
definitive guide to growing these well-loved plants.
A rose is one of the most beautiful, versatile, and rewarding
plants that a gardener can grow, but with over 30,000 different
types of roses available to gardeners across the world, how do you
find the right one for your garden? RHS Roses is a joyous
celebration of this garden icon, which brings together stunning
photography of rose gardens and displays with expert advice on how
to choose, grow, and enjoy roses in any garden, anywhere! With
passion and petals on every page, you can explore: - Author Michael
Marriott brings an unrivalled level of expertise to this title,
with easy to follow instructions and accessible text that readers
can trust -The content and layout will showcase the different types
of roses available to readers, as well as how to grow them. -The
inspiring range of roses available and the essential contribution
they bring to a garden -"Rose selector" that gives you the key
information about roses for your garden - from front of border
beauties to shady wall show-offs. New to roses and don't know where
to begin? No worries, DK has got you covered! This invaluable guide
teaches gardeners how they can make the most of their garden's
unique qualities, from practical considerations like soil and
climate to the mood and style of the space. Central to the book is
the "rose selector" section, which features 200 profiles showcasing
the best varieties for different uses, climates, and
characteristics like scent and hips. As one of the world's leading
rosarians, with more than 35 years' experience and a close
association with the internationally renowned David Austin Roses,
author Michael Marriott showcases his expertise and insight with
stunning photography, to provide the ideal book for gardeners who
love, grow, and want to know more about their favourite flower.
Dig into eco-gardening and cultivate your green thumb. Discover how
to care for the planet while you care for your garden. This is your
no-fuss guide to planet-friendly gardening. Do you want a beautiful
and productive garden that won't cost the earth but don't know
where to start? This wildlife gardening book for beginners will
introduce you to all aspects of sustainable gardening. It includes
a wide selection of recommended plants including trees, climbers,
and wildflowers, to help encourage local biodiversity in your
garden. Whether you're growing in pots on your patio or have a
fully-fledged garden, this organic gardening book explores
everything you need to know to create your own eco-garden. Discover
how to minimise garden waste and make soil-building compost. Learn
how to do your bit to reduce your carbon footprint and make a
positive contribution to slowing down climate change. You don't
have to be a horticulture expert to get started, this indispensable
reference book will take you through every single step! It
includes: - Tips on how to turn your outdoor space into a refuge
for local wildlife - Packed with practical, jargon-free know-how
and simple gardening techniques - Easy-to-follow format to help
grow your gardening knowledge Let It Grow! Gorgeous, full-colour
photography provides plenty of inspiration and
environmentally-friendly ideas. Expert tips and step-by-step
instructions on every page guide you on how to be more sustainable
and why it's important. Grow Eco Gardening covers everything you
need to work in harmony with nature. It's the perfect book for
beginner gardeners who want to do their bit for the climate.
Complete the Series: Make your green-fingered dreams a reality with
the Grow series from DK. Learn how to brighten up even the
trickiest areas in Grow Containers, or discover how to prune your
garden in Grow Pruning & Training. Alternatively, there are
more titles to explore such as Grow Easy Veg and Grow Houseplants.
No flower surpasses orchids for beauty and diversity, and with the
expert advice, practical instructions, and beautiful how-to photos
found here, even nervous newcomers can grow them with confidence.
In addition to an extensive illustrated directory of the
specialized and popular orchid groups, detailed explanations cover
all the techniques needed to keep orchids in good shape. There are
hints and tips on watering, feeding, lighting, and temperature
conditions, as well as information on propagation, hybridization,
caring for orchids in pots, and handling pests and diseases.
Stunning close-up color images provide an amazing view of many of
the loveliest plants. With this guide by your side, your orchids
will flourish the first time and every time.
Inspired by the Victorian-era language of flowers, a posy is a
small, round bouquet of flowers, herbs and plants meant to convey a
message, such as dahlias for gratitude, sunflowers for adoration or
thyme for bravery. These floral poems have become Teresa
Sabankaya's signature. Brides want them for their weddings, but a
posy is a lovely gift any time of year, and one that readers can
easily put together from their garden or with blooms from their
local florist. In The Posy Book, Sabankaya shares step-by-step
instructions, floral recipes for more than 20 posies and ideas for
seasonal variations. A modern floral dictionary, with 12 original
paintings by celebrated illustrator Maryjo Koch, will help readers
craft their own posies filled with personal meaning.
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Wild Edens
(Hardcover)
Chris Gardner, Toby Musgrave
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R1,267
R1,010
Discovery Miles 10 100
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The Times Best Gardening Books of 2022 Ornamental plants are the
cornerstone of our gardens and we are spoiled for choice with
literally tens of thousands of hardy beauties from which to select.
But we take them absolutely for granted, not for a moment realising
that every plant has a fascinating tale to tell. Wild Edens sets
the record straight. With global coverage, each of the nine richly
illustrated chapters explores a plant biodiversity hotspot. The
reader is transported on a visually stunning and fascinating voyage
of discovery which reveals our garden favourites - as well as some
species that should be more widely cultivated - in their natural
habitats, from daffodils from Andalusia and tulips from the Tien
Shan, to monkey puzzles from Chile and rhododendrons from the
Himalayas, lilies from Japan and proteas from South Africa. Because
the authors have been to the hotspots, each chapter opens with
their personal reflections on the landscape and spirit of place,
and closes with their selection of prime locations. In between, the
informative yet approachable text tells of the plants' 'forgotten
stories'. Of the landscapes which are their home, the adventures of
how and when they were discovered and by whom, the reasons why they
were collected, their impact on garden fashions and trends, etc.
Wild Edens brings another dimension of interest and understanding
to plants and gardens, as well as being a premium armchair
traveller's guide to the natural world of garden plants.
An inspiring guide to transforming a small patch of ground, be it
on an allotment or in a garden, into a cut flower patch which
produces flowers from early spring to late autumn. Louise Curley
looks at what makes a great cut flower, ideal conditions and soil
and the tools you'll need. There is advice on what to grow - from
favourite hardy annuals, half hardies and biennials to spring and
summer bulbs to adding foliage and fillers to balance arrangements
- and advice on how and when to sow, how to support your plants and
tips on weeding, deadheading, pests and feeding. Growing your own
means greater choice, working with the seasons and super fresh
flowers. Bought flowers can be expensive and the international
flower trade often means dangerous chemicals, poor working
conditions for growers, demands on water resources and the 'flower
miles' of worldwide airfreight. This book will help you get the
most from your patch with guidance on how to cut the flowers so
that they keep producing more blooms and how to look after them
once they have been picked. The Cut Flower Patch is completed by a
selection of flower arranging tips and sample arrangements as well
as tips on finding great containers, planting plans and a helpful
year planner The Cut Flower Patch won the 'Best Practical Book' at
the Garden Media Guild Awards, 2014 Jason Ingram won Photographer
of the Year at the Garden Media Guild Awards, 2014
The content of this book originally appeared in The New Kitchen
Garden, published in 2015. 'An endless selection of delicious
produce you can plant, grow and then cook with.' Raymond Blanc OBE
Now you can create your own delicious edible garden at home! More
and more people are being inspired to grow a little of what they
eat at home. But while starting your own kitchen garden may seem
like a daunting task at first, Grow & Cook makes it easy.
Award-winning author and gardener, Mark Diacono, has distilled
years of knowledge into this pocket-sized book. Whether you are new
to gardening and only have a small window box or you are much more
experienced with the space to experiment, this user-friendly
handbook will inspire and help you. Mark is here to show you that
there are plenty of options for everyone and lots of exciting new
varieties to discover. Each variety in the book includes a wealth
of information on when to sow, growing tips, potential problems,
harvesting and plenty more. There are hundreds of varieties to pick
from that can be grown and then used in your kitchen. Mark
separates the growing guides into three groups: * Vegetables *
Fruit & Nuts * Herbs & Spices Whatever you choose to grow
should suit your lifestyle. You might prefer something tough and
sturdy that doesn't need too much love or time commitment, or you
might get pleasure from the steady graft of looking after your veg
patch. Whichever your circumstances, your kitchen garden should
bring you joy both in the growing process and then in the kitchen.
Grow & Cook is the essential pocket guide for modern gardeners.
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100 Flowers
(Paperback)
Adult Coloring Books, Flower Coloring Books, Adult Colouring Books
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R155
Discovery Miles 1 550
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This encyclopaedia features the most beautiful blooms from around
the world, including annuals and perennials, trees, orchids,
shrubs, ground covers, bromeliads, and bulbs.
No other group of flowers captures the imagination like orchids. Found worldwide in nature, and grown by hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts, orchids have lured explorers into remote lands, have inspired philosophers and artists, and have provided raw material for big business, plant breeders and gardeners of every kind. Ultimate Orchid presents these magical plants in all their splendour and diversity. Created in association with the Smithsonian Institution, the American Orchid Society and international orchid experts, Ultimate Orchid includes more than 400 dazzling photographs that present a cross-section of the orchid world. the authoritative text contains essential facts and fascinating details on all of the major orchid groups. Beginners and seasoned fanciers alike will find inspiring and useful information throughout the book. - More than 400 colour photographs presented in intricate detail
- The Smithsonian Institution and the American Orchid Society provide expert information and insight
- Special sections cover orchid history, growing techniques and orchid show judging
This book focuses on roses that are particularly suited to small
gardens, those that are more compact or less rampant in habit,
those that are repeat flowering and that offer interest even when
not flowering. It also includes advice on how and where to plant
and what to grow with roses.
Everything you need to know to achieve dazzling displays, including
colour and life right through the seasons, year after year with
hardy perennials. This illustrated plant directory lists popular
perennials from 70 families.
The authors recommend a selection of classic and new fern
cultivars. They focus on designing with ferns in a range of garden
settings and combining them with companion plants. This book
includes an extensive plant list with 100 of the top-performing
varieties, inspiring photography and a useful list of the best
places to see and buy ferns.
The Fakahatchee Strand, Florida, once a vast swamp awash with indiginous orchids, was plundered during the orchid boom of the 1890s. Its remaining plants, now fiercely protected by law, still attract the unwelcome attentions of thieves. John Laroche is one such self-confessed and convicted thief. Intrigued by newspaper reports of his trial, Susan Orlean followed Laroche on an enthralling exploration into the eccentric world of the obsessive orchid collectors; a subculture of aristocrats, enthusiasts and smugglers whose passion for plants is all-consuming.
A unique illustrated book about growing native orchids giving a
step by step guide to every planting situation. Learn how to
cherish these remarkable flowers and help them flourish in their
natural habitat: * Which species of orchids will work in their
garden and what companion plants to grow next to them * How to grow
orchids from seed or in a container * How to start an orchid meadow
or add orchids to an orchard & preserving and promoting local
ecosystems
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