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Microgreens - the young seedlings of herbs, vegetables, beans,
seeds, and grains contain four to six times the vitamins and
phytochemicals found in mature leaves of the same plants. These
great tasting nutritional powerhouses are cropping up in gourmet
restaurants and trendy farmers markets everywhere. This
comprehensive resource explains everything readers need to know to
grow microgreens at home, inexpensively and easily. It provides
extensive instructions for selecting seeds and soil, along with
guidance on proper temperature, light, and ventilation.
"A brilliantly readable account of double flowers, exploring
everything from their many varieties to their biological
development, their long history in our gardens and the powerful
emotional responses they elicit. This supremely researched book
will leave you appreciating double flowers as never before." -
Stephen Blackmore, Queen's Botanist and former Regius Keeper of the
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh With charms extending from the
romantic allure of double roses and the attention-grabbing
flamboyance of double tulips to the exquisite perfection of tiny
double primroses, double flowers are among the most loved of our
garden plants. Double Flowers is the first popular handbook to
explore them in depth. Double flowers are simply flowers with a
greater than normal number of petals or petal-like structures. They
occur spontaneously in the wild and can also be selected and bred.
This superbly illustrated guide - begun by bestselling garden
writer Nicola Ferguson before her death in 2007, and completed by
Charles Quest-Ritson - celebrates some of the many thousands of
beautiful double flowers produced throughout history. The book
examines how doubles have arisen; how they are constructed; how and
where they will flourish; their particular appeal and how best to
place them in the garden; and the advantages and disadvantages of
such flowers - for gardeners, for flower-arrangers and for
wildlife.
The ultimate plant guide, updated to include current RHS Awards of
Garden Merit so you know which plants are RHS recommended. Whether
you are growing roses or growing French beans, choose plants with
confidence with the RHS Good Plant Guide. This book recommends over
3,000 trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs, bedding plants, fruits and
vegetables for every garden situation - all readily available from
nurseries and garden centres - and with more than 1,500 photos and
illustrations, it will ensure your garden flourishes all year
round. Whether you are a green-fingered guru or just starting out,
enjoy good plants throughout the year with the RHS Good Plant
Guide, now in paperback (previous ISBN 9781405362986).
Alpines have been a favourite plant for generations of gardeners
and are as popular now as ever. Historically they were used in
rockeries, but they offer far more potential for today's gardens,
which are generally becoming smaller. Whether planted in troughs,
window boxes, raised beds or between paving, alpines offer
fantastic versatility and colour for nearly every month of the
year. Topics covered include: traditional and contemporary settings
for growing plants; ideas for incorporating alpine plants into a
new or existing garden plot; advice on planting and maintenance and
information on propagation methods and facilities. There is an A-Z
of over 180 of the best alpine plants, with a useful table of
flowering times. Aimed at both the beginner and the more
experienced enthusiast this essential guide, new in paperback for
2022, contains a wealth of beautifully illustrated information.
'A thoroughly recommended read if you want your garden to have that
designer touch - and to look good all year round' - Alan Titchmarsh
'This book is reassuringly methodical. From the initial survey to
the planting palette and how to design for privacy, shelter or
noise control. It's a helpful primer for any design project.' -
Daily Mail 'Inventively presented with a lot of info packed in
without seeming deterrently difficult.' - Evening Standard 'Great
design tips, ideas and planting schemes for year-round interest.' -
House Beautiful Confused by the bewildering range of plants on
offer at your local garden centre? How do you choose, use and
create beautiful planting schemes like the professionals? The book
takes you on a structured journey through the design process, from
the initial assessment of your existing space, through choosing a
theme or style, to putting it all together. Learn what various
plant groups can provide and how to problem-solve by selecting the
right species. Understand the role that form, colour, scent and
texture play in the garden, and how to use focal points and accent
plants for added interest. Tiny courtyard gardeners and suburban
gardeners alike will learn how to mix plants in pleasing
combinations that will provide interest through the seasons and
last for years. RHS How to Plant a Garden proves that a good
planting scheme can transform your garden from the ordinary to the
truly inspirational.
First published thirty years ago, the long-awaited second edition
of "Growing California Native Plants" is the ideal hands-on native
plant guide for both experienced and novice gardeners. In addition
to the voluminous knowledge contributed by Marjorie G. Schmidt, now
deceased, Katherine L. Greenberg has taken note of the vibrant
state of today's horticultural scene, adding plants and ideas that
were little known when the book first appeared. Lavishly
illustrated with 200 new color photographs, drawings, maps, and
charts, this concise and easy-to-use reference covers trees,
shrubs, perennials, annuals, bulbs, grasses, and vines, and
includes a plant selection guide for quick reference. The authors,
whose combined experience spans six decades, take California's
summer-dry climate and restricted water supplies into account and
provide helpful notes on companion plants and gardening with
wildlife. Practical and informative, "Growing California Native
Plants" is a valuable reference for gardeners everywhere in
California and an enjoyable book simply to explore.
With its intoxicating scent, gorgeous wands of purple flowers,
and silvery foliage, lavender is one of the most sought-after
plants. But the horticultural reasons for choosing lavender go far
beyond its beauty. Lavender attracts beneficial insects, requires
little water once established, and is deer resistant.
In "The Lavender Lover's Handbook," lavender grower Sarah Bader
teaches gardeners how they can successfully grow this beloved
plant. Featuring the 100 easiest, most stunning lavenders available
today, this beginner's guide provides a complete checklist of the
color, fragrance, size, and foliage of each plant, in addition to
basic pruning, spacing, and planting requirements. The text is
rounded out with tips on how to harvest, cook, and craft with this
wonderful herb.
Its abundant variety, hardiness, fragrance, and culinary uses
make lavender one of the most popular and versatile plants. And
now, with this practical and accessible guide in hand, it's easier
than ever to grow at home.
Designing Gardens with Plant Shapes introduces a new visual
approach to planting design. Instead of relying heavily on plant
knowledge, it provides a practical, hands-on method for the design
of planting, so that the final garden suits your needs and style.
This innovative book sets out the principles of planting design,
introduces the nine plant shapes and a selection of appropriate
plants, and explains how all gardeners - from the novice to the
experienced - can achieve a beautiful and rewarding garden.
Towns and cities are where most of us live, work and play, and
although we recognize the value of the trees standing on the
corner, or in the park, or framing the cathedral, most of us are
unaware that they are a vital part of our urban life-support
system. Discusses what trees do for us, and traces the development
of urban trees in Britain. Considers all aspects of the damaging
impact of urban conditions on trees. Examines urban tree management
with reference to basic principles, planning tools, species
selection, and site evaluation and modification. Analyses the
planting of trees in towns and cities, pruning methods, the
establishment and maintenance of urban trees, and inspection,
monitoring and assessment procedures. Covers tree management on
streets and highways, parks, woods and other public locations, as
well as in private places including homes, offices, factories and
wildlife conservation sites. Summarizes the law in the UK as it
relates to trees. Briefly outlines the impact of climate change on
trees in urban areas and on arboriculture in general. This
invaluable book is essential reading for all those who wish to
discover why trees are present in our population centres, how urban
life in Britain has engulfed them in the last 200 years, why life
is so difficult for urban trees, what their role is, and how we
should care for them and include them in our urban future.
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