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One in every seven flowering plants on earth is an orchid. Yet
orchids retain an air of exotic mystery--and they remain remarkably
misunderstood and underappreciated. The orchid family contains an
astonishing array of colors, forms, and smells that captivate
growers from all walks of life across the globe. Though undeniably
elegant, the popular moth orchid--a grocery store standard--is a
bland stand-in when compared with its thousands of more complex and
fascinating brethren, such as the Demon Queller, which grows in
dark forests where its lovely blooms are believed to chase evil
forces away. There is the Fetid Sun-God, an orchid that lures
female flies to lay their eggs on its flowers by emitting a scent
of rancid cheese. Or the rare, delicate Lizard Orchid, which mimics
the appearance of lizards but smells distinctly of goat. The Book
of Orchids revels in the diversity and oddity of these beguiling
plants. Six hundred of the world's most intriguing orchids are
displayed, along with life-size photographs that capture botanical
detail, as well as information about distribution, peak flowering
period, and each species' unique attributes, both natural and
cultural. With over 28,000 known species--and more being discovered
each year--the orchid family is arguably the largest and most
geographically widespread of the flowering plant families.
Including the most up-to-date science and accessibly written by
botanists Mark Chase, Maarten Christenhusz, and Tom Mirenda, each
entry in The Book of Orchids will entice researchers and orchid
enthusiasts alike. With stunning full-color images, The Book of
Orchids is sure to become the go-to reference for these complex,
alluring, and extraordinarily adaptable plants.
Create your own small garden with expert gardener Joe Swift. Green
spaces are the perfect antidote to fast city living. Learn how to
create your own small garden with expert gardener Joe Swift's
practical, easy-to-follow advice. From courtyards to rooftops,
transform awkward and unexciting spaces with inspirational ideas
and solutions. Whatever you want your green space to look like and
be used for, Joe's no-nonsense approach guides you through issues
such as privacy, boundaries and shade, to growing plants in areas
with little to no soil. The wider environmental benefits are
significant - helping to reduce pollution and minimise the heat
island effect (a result of the hardscape in towns and cities). The
plants will increase biodiversity, and many will be an important
year-round resource for wildlife. In this book, Joe covers a vast
range of exciting, impactful and innovative ways to stamp your
personality on your outdoor space. He demonstrates how to use
paving, boundaries, containers, furniture, water and sculpture to
help structure and define, and how to give the starring role to the
plants you choose to draw the seasons into our towns and cities.
Joe Swift is an author, TV presenter and garden designer. He makes
regular appearances on BBC's Gardener's World and the RHS Flower
Shows
Dwarf and median bearded irises are the little floral jewels of the
gardening world, extending the iris season by six to eight weeks
with great panache. Relatively new on the horticultural scene,
these small and miniature replicas of larger bearded irises have
nevertheless taken it by storm, because their 4-to-27-inch height
makes them the perfect size for most American gardens. Dr. Kevin
Vaughn, who has hybridized these irises over a 50-year period in
diverse climates, describes all five dwarf and median bearded-iris
classes. He offers suggestions both for historical and modern
cultivars, describes best cultivation practices, and details
hybridizing methods. Lavishly illustrated with nearly 200 color
photos of outstanding specimens, this comprehensive book is both
for beginners who want to try some of the hottest perennials on the
market, and for seasoned iris growers who want to learn more about
their favorite plant.
2012 Reprint of 1960 Edition. Exact facsimile of the original
edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. In this
unique and fascinating book, two collectors of pictorial symbols
tell the story of flower symbolism, explaining its religious,
magical and legendary significance and revealing hundreds of
curious and little know facts. This is an essential work for
folklorists, for artists and designers in all fields, for botanical
and gardening specialists, and for all those who would be familiar
with the hidden language of flowers, plants and trees. Profusely
illustrated.
Orchids have always inspired passion. Their exotic flowers and
vibrant colours draw people in, but their reputation as fussy and
difficult to grow keep many houseplant fans from adding them to
their home decor. But orchids can be easy to grow and Marc
Hachadourian, the curator of the orchid collection at the New York
Botanical Garden, details exactly how in his new book. Orchid
Modern includes basic information on potting, watering, and care.
Hachadourian profiles the top 100 plant picks, focusing on
varieties that are readily available and easy to grow. Step-by-step
projects, including a jewel orchid terrarium, an orchid wreath, an
orchid kokedama, and a woodland centerpiece, will inspire readers
to express their individual style and add orchids to their home
decor. Packed with accessible information and hundreds of stylish
photographs, Orchid Modern demystifies this intimidating plant and
offers inspiration for modern styling.
Simple Pleasures Throughout the Year "Simple Pleasures has become
my go-to book for remembering to slow down and enjoy the little
things in life." -Becca Anderson, bestselling author of Badass
Affirmations, The Book of Awesome Women, and more An abundant
sourcebook of ideas, encouraging quotes, recipes, and soothing
activities, Simple Pleasures of the Garden shows you how to
appreciate the simple things within your daily activities. The
secret to living well year round can be found in the abundance of
your home garden, so get to planting those seeds of simple joys and
herbal healing! Nurture your mind, body, and soul. Sometimes
finding the positive can be hard, but it doesn't have to be. From
the recipe for a homemade herbal bath for a spa day to quick and
easy recommendations for an instant room makeover, the suggestions
and home recipes collected in this book offer a new appreciation
for the everyday activities that nurture and comfort you. Simplify
your emotional self care. Taking care of yourself doesn't have to
be expensive, unrealistic, or inaccessible. It can be as easy as
tending to a green garden, making healing herbal tonics, sipping
calming teas, or spending time with other natural energy boosters.
Pleasures are made, not bought, so unlock new secrets to happiness
with these touching stories, practical tips, and satisfying crafts.
Inside this positive attitude book you'll find: Ways to decorate
your home with nature crafts, growing herbs, and an air of magic
Advice on how to foster a routine for a rejuvenating self care year
Tips on how to become the gardener of your moods and emotions If
you liked seasonal self care books like A Year of Self-Care, Grow
Your Own Medicine, or A Woman's Garden, you'll love Simple
Pleasures of the Garden.
A sumptuously illustrated celebration of 34 remarkable women and
the beautiful heritage roses that are named after themMany of our
best-loved heritage roses are named after women and in this
charming book, Ann Chapman explores the lives and stories behind
the evocative names. We may be familiar with Mary Queen of Scots,
Amy Robsart, and Jeanne d'Arc, but who were Adelaide d'Orleans,
Nancy Steen, and Nur Mahal? Among the more than 30 women described
here are serene queens, duchesses, and aristocrats, courageous
heroines and pioneers, as well as the passionate gardeners who
contributed much to the cultivation and preservation of the roses
named for each one. Each biography is beautifully illustrated with
a portrait of the women and a sumptuous photograph of her rose by
the acclaimed French naturalist photographer Paul Starosta. "Women
in my Rose Garden" will make a perfect gift, not only for rosarians
and gardeners, but for all those with a love of history, romance,
and adventure.
Here are 100 beautiful orchids that you can grow in Florida.
These orchids were chosen for their beauty, ease of cultivation,
and suitability to Florida's climate. Whether you are an old hand
at growing orchids or are a beginner anxious to try it, you will
find help here choosing the plants that will work for you, as well
as help on how best to make them prosper.
First you will learn about the structure of orchids; how they
are named; and how to pot, water, feed, ventilate, and protect them
from weather and insects. You will find you can grow them inside
and outside in Florida, and some even in the ground as part of the
landscape. Then you will be introduced to 100 fabulous orchids that
are well-suited to Florida. You'll find answers to commonly asked
questions, lists of suppliers, and a handy reference chart to plant
size, flower color, bloom size, bloom time, and exposure.
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Tulip
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Theodore James, Harry Haralambou
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One of the most popular of all spring-flowering bulbs, the tulip
has a history that is as colourful as the flower itself. In the
1600s, in the heyday of "tulipomania", these blooms were rare, very
expensive and considered status symbols by European aristocrats.
Today, just about all of us can afford to "tiptoe through the
tulips" right in our own gardens. This easy-to-use, abundantly
illustrated guide tells novice and expert gardeners everything they
need to know to successfully grow many exquisite varieties of
tulip, from the bizarre Parrot to the classic Rembrandt.
The Royal Horticultural Society's The Rose tells the story of the
world's favourite flower through 40 of the most popular and
interesting species and hybrids. Arranged chronologically, The Rose
brings to life the arrival of each flower in European gardens,
detailing the history of the layout of rose gardens and the role
that roses play in the 'language of flowers'. From the first
recorded reference to a rose over 7,000 years ago, these
extraordinary flowers have captivated botanists, artists, poets,
perfumers and gardeners. A symbol of love and patriotism, a scent
and flavour synonymous with the East, and the jewel in the crown of
ornamental gardens, roses in all their forms bear a special meaning
that spans centuries and crosses oceans. Extraordinary botanical
illustrations and extracts from classic texts held in the Royal
Horticultural society's world-famous Lindley Library, such as
Redoute's Les Roses, Henry Andrew's Roses, Mary Lawrence's
Selection of Roses and Victor Paquet's Choix des Plus Belles Roses,
complete this authoritative celebration.
Transform your home with tips from expert gardener Joe Swift.
Indoor plants brighten our homes, connect us with the natural world
and improve our physical and mental health. If you want to turn
your living space into an Indoor Green haven, expert gardener Joe
Swift shows you how with practical, easy-to-follow advice. Joe's
no-nonsense approach covers everything you need to know from
choosing and buying plants to placing them where they'll be
happiest. He then guides you through caring for them including
watering, feeding, re-potting, and combatting common plant
problems. In this book Joe covers a vast range of wonderful, varied
and exotic plants from all over the world including flowering and
foliage plants, palms, succulents, cacti, bonsai and citrus. He
demonstrates how to put them together in impactful and innovative
ways whether they're grown in an old tin can, a classic pot, a
glass terrarium, or part of an ambitious interior green wall! Joe
also explains how to propagate plants to save you money, increase
your collection and transform your home further into an Indoor
Green paradise! Joe Swift is an author, TV presenter and garden
designer. He makes regular appearances on BBC's Gardener's World
and the RHS Flower Shows
'A beautifully photographed guide for gardeners' - Daily Telegraph
'Nick offers solutions for every season' - Country Living 'A
thought-provoking and beautifully written book' - Fergus Garrett,
Head Gardener, Great Dixter In 365 Days of Colour in Your Garden
BBC Gardeners' World presenter Nick Bailey shows you how to plant
and manage your garden, whatever its size, to ensure year-round
colour and interest. Initially explaining simple colour theory
principles and how to apply them to your garden, the book goes on
to highlight beautiful plants and planting combinations for every
season no matter what type of garden you have. With chapters
covering the longest flowering plants, pot recipes and gorgeous
plants for difficult sites, along with a comprehensive seasonal
directory, this book will inspire and delight both experienced
gardeners and beginners alike.
In this volume, John Howells attempts to bring clarity to a
confusing subject. Gardeners are bewildered with the choice of over
1000 clematis in the "Plantfinder". How can the gardener know the
characteristics, growing requirements, attractions, faults and
flowering time of so many? Some years ago the author devised a
straighforward classification of clematis by dividing them into 12
groups, a system which is now universally followed. The main part
of the book considers all 12 groups in order of flowering . Each
group has an unmistakable description and unambiguous
illustrations. A number of easy to grow clematis in each group are
described and illustrated. Understandable but brief descriptions
are given for the cultivation of each group. A knowledge of just 12
clematis, one from each group, gives the key to knowing all 1000.
With this key the gardener can quickly choose what appeals and what
suits the chosen planting area. There is also guidance on how to
buy clematis and how to develop a clematis collection. Lists of the
best clematis are provided.
This book is a celebration of cyclamen, a genus of only 23 species
popular amongst gardeners, growers, botanists and enthusiasts
alike. Native to parts of Europe, western Asia and parts of North
Africa; cyclamen are also highly cultivated plants. Genus Cyclamen
covers the botany of all taxa, including taxonomic description,
flowering period, distribution and habitat based on scientific
studies and fieldwork by cyclamen experts. Information is provided
on cyclamen cultivation and propagation, with dedicated sections on
cultivation in North America, Japan and Australasia. Other chapters
cover the history of cyclamen, including a review of its use in
botanical art from 1st Century AD to present, cyclamen in
literature, and the use of cyclamen in ceramics, pottery,
glassware, stamps, jewellery and postcards.
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