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No room to garden outside? No problem! A complete guide filled with
a host of valuable information and DIY projects, Ultimate Guide to
Indoor Gardening shares all the knowledge on how to grow a variety
of foods inside your home. From growing vegetables, microgreens,
and herbs to hydroponic gardening, troubleshooting, and more, learn
to grow fresh produce all year-round, no matter where you live.
With expert tips on composting, working with grow lights, choosing
a growing locale, container gardening for both root and above
ground vegetables, the basics of fermentation, and so much more,
this must-have resource is a one-stop shop on everything you need
to know about successful indoor food production and how to maximize
your indoor space!
Orchids are the most charismatic of flowering plants and the largest family with over 20,000 species. Many are naturally rare and others are thought to be endangered or extinct through habitat destruction and over-collecting. Orchids have a high profile in conservation but relatively little is known about their distribution and lifestyles. Author Harold Koopowitz gives the most up-to-date information on the biology, ecology, distribution, destruction and conservation of orchids that there is.
This book (hardcover) is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It
contains classical literature works from over two thousand years.
Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore
shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the
cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of classical
literature. Readers of a TREDITION CLASSICS book support the
mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from
oblivion. With this series, tredition intends to make thousands of
international literature classics available in printed format again
- worldwide.
This work gives the reader all the inspiration and information
needed to create a display of flowering and foliage plants indoors
for any situation, be it a small window box or a large
conservatory.
From the Kew Experts series, this book is perfect book for the
house plant gardener, filled with invaluable tips, tricks and handy
advice to help your plants thrive! Are your house plants forlorn?
Do they need more knowledgeable attention? With the help of experts
from the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, discover which plants are
delicate and which indestructible, whether these are cacti,
succulents, air plants or those famous for their flowers, foliage,
fragrance and even air freshening powers. Learn how to nurture your
house plants and cultivate an oasis of calm using the advice and
projects in this pretty guide to 70 of the best. Here you'll find
plants for all tastes, all rooms, cold and warm temperatures, all
light levels and every skill set. Find the right home for your
plants and the right plants for your home. This beautifully
illustrated guide mixes exquisite botanical prints with 12
step-by-step photographed projects that show how to create and
display the trendiest and lushest arrangements today. Author Kay
Maguire goes back to the basics of choosing, potting, feeding and
care, then looks further at pruning and propagating in order to
make more plants. This is the perfect book for new or experienced
stay-at-home gardeners wanting to improve their outlook, freshen
their air and cultivate a little bit of calm. This book is from the
Kew Experts series, in which the top gardeners and botanical
scientists from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew offer up advice and
information as well as suggesting handy projects on a range of
gardening topics. Other titles include: Companion to Medicinal
Plants, Guide to Growing Bulbs, Guide to Growing Fruit, Guide to
Growing Orchids, Guide to Growing Roses, Guide to Growing
Succulents and Cacti, Guide to Growing Trees, Guide to Growing
Herbs and Guide to Growing Vegetables.
An invaluable reference for beginners and experienced enthusiasts
alike! Beginners will love this book for its pictorial and concise
approach to growing, grouping and caring for succulents and cacti
to make them thrive. Experienced succulents enthusiasts will
appreciate the sheer variety of plants described here--a detailed
field guide to over 700 varieties, both common and exotic. Author
Shoichi Tanabe walks you through all the steps from selecting your
plants to potting, watering and displaying them. In this complete
guide you will find everything from: Advice on selecting the right
plants for your environment and lifestyle How to create attractive
groupings of succulents and spaces which thrive together Tips on
ensuring the right light, air flow, humidity and watering regimen
Essential tools and soils as well as how and when to transplant
your succulents And so much more! The plants are grouped by seasons
(spring-fall or summer-winter types), when and how much to water
them, their ease of cultivation, and more. Tips for cultivating
each genus are included, along with plenty of advice on how to keep
them healthy and vigorous. An index to all the plants makes this an
indispensable guide when adding to your collection of succulents,
cacti and air plants!
Love houseplants? Want to know how to care for them but don't know
where to start? Then this book is for you. Over 120 of the most
popular houseplants available today are featured in this easy to
use guide, with a page devoted to each plant and full colour
photography throughout. Find out the ideal spot for your plant in
the home, how often it should be watered and fed plus lots more
besides. Whether your thing is for succulents and cacti or you
can't resist an orchid or fern there is information on caring for
them all, plus concise advise on re-potting, propagation and how to
deal with pests and diseases. Having spent thirty years working in
the pot plant and cut flower industry author Su Whale learnt that
there were generally only two questions customers asked when
purchasing a houseplant. First was, `where can I put it?' the
second, `how often should I water it?' If you are that person and
are looking for a straightforward, practical guide to houseplant
care, which will provide you with the answers to those questions,
(and much more besides!) then this book is for you.
This inspirational book from Kew Gardens' cacti and succulents
expert is the perfect guide to growing and maintaining a wide
variety of these fascinating plants. Indoors or outside, in the
smallest spaces or as features in large gardens, succulents and
cacti are popular in homes and gardens all across the world,
regardless of climate. They're resilient, beautiful and easy to
care for as long as you're armed with the right knowledge. Packed
with information and inspiration, and with the guiding authority
and expertise of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this book teaches
you everything you need to know about 50 speciments of succulents
and cacti, from ideal humidity, light and temperature, to
maintenance instructions so that your plants can thrive. This book
also contains 12 easy-to-follow projects for you to carry out at
home, so you can grow a vibrant array of succulents and cacti for
your home, whether you are a complete beginner or a keen
enthusiast. Combining beautiful botanical illustrations and
practical advice, The Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Succulents
and Cacti is the definitive introduction to growing these wonderful
plants. This book is from the Kew Experts series, in which the top
gardeners and botanical scientists from Royal Botanic Kew Gardens
offer up advice and information as well as suggesting handy
projects on a range of gardening topics. Other titles include:
Companion to Medicinal Plants, Guide to Growing Bulbs, Guide to
Growing Fruit, Guide to Growing Orchids, Guide to Growing Herbs,
Guide to Growing Roses, Guide to Growing Trees, Guide to Growing
Vegetables and Guide to Growing House Plants.
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