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Gardens (228 readers)
Contributed by amazon 07.06 2008 on 07:36:12 Topic: Other / Books An Essay on the Human Condition | Humans have long turned to gardens—both real and imaginary—for sanctuary from the frenzy and tumult that surrounds them. Those gardens may be as far away from everyday reality as Gilgamesh’s garden of the gods or as near as our own backyard, but in their very conception and the marks they bear of human care and cultivation, gardens stand as restorative, nourishing, necessary havens. ...
Bleeding Hearts, Corydalis, and Their Relatives (246 readers)
Contributed by amazon 07.06 2008 on 07:30:10 Topic: Other / Books Members of the bleeding heart family, such as the well-known Chinese bleeding heart , have long been among the best-loved flowers of the perennial border. In recent years, however, excitement about this group has reached fever pitch with the introduction of dozens of stunning new discoveries, particularly among the genus Corydalis . ...
Creative Vegetable Gardening (294 readers)
Contributed by amazon 27.05 2008 on 11:14:12 Topic: Other / Books Working from the belief that a vegetable garden, whatever its size, can be as beautiful as a conventional garden of flowers and shrubs, this colorful guide shows how to apply the principles of good design to a kitchen plot. Find out how to use the vibrant texture, colors, and forms of vegetables, herbs, and fruit to create glorious effects and intriguing patterns without jeopardizing their productivity. ...
Secrets of Companion Planting (322 readers)
Contributed by amazon 27.05 2008 on 11:10:02 Topic: Other / Books Plants That Help, Plants That Hurt | Transform a messy, tangled garden into a lush, productive retreat with this simple yet thorough handbook. The basics of companion gardening can be easily integrated into one’s gardening style using the nurturing power of Mother Nature and taking fundamental principles into account. Not merely a seasonal occupation or hobby, companion planting is a natural way to restore balance to outdoor spaces. ...
The Gardener's Palette (287 readers)
Contributed by amazon 27.05 2008 on 11:05:16 Topic: Other / Books A Year of Color in the Flower Garden | Approaching a flower garden as a blank canvas and the gardener as an artist, The Gardener’s Palette demystifies the somewhat daunting task of conceiving, planning, and planting a beautifully executed flower garden. ...
Gardens of Portugal (281 readers)
Contributed by amazon 17.05 2008 on 13:54:52 Topic: Other / Books This book describes some twenty-eight Portuguese gardens, stunningly photographed by John Ferro Sims. ...
Complete Houseplants (278 readers)
Contributed by amazon 17.05 2008 on 13:51:04 Topic: Other / Books Featuring over 200 Easy-Care Favorites | Complete Houseplants provides homeowners with all the information they need to incorporate plants in the interior design of their homes. The book covers the basics of choosing the right plants for the home, selecting containers, and plant arranging. Sections on proper care and lighting will help homeowners enjoy heathy, beautiful houseplants for years. But the heart of the book are the 250 plant profiles, with 50 of those profiles new to this edition. Eac ...
A Practical Guide to Japanese Gardening (387 readers)
Contributed by amazon 17.05 2008 on 13:47:19 Topic: Other / Books An inspirational and practical guide to creating the Japanese garden style, from design options and materials ... materials, decorative features, project | Creating a Japanese garden is not just a practical exercise, but also a spiritual one. An authentic Japanese garden is full of ancient symbolism and magic, a visual feast, as well as an aural and tactile experience. ...
Orchid Grower's Handbook (262 readers)
Contributed by amazon 17.05 2008 on 13:43:17 Topic: Other / Books Orchids have evolved to become the largest family of plants in the world, and this accessible and expert book by two of the worlds leading orchid authorities provides everything you need to know to grow and display orchids successfully. ...
Pocket Gardens (389 readers)
Contributed by amazon 02.05 2008 on 09:35:45 Topic: Other / Books Contemporary Japanese Miniature Designs | Called tsubo-niwa after a unit of measurement that is two person-sized tatami mats placed side by side, the pocket garden has been a part of the Japanese architectural canon for thousands of years. Undergoing a modernization in the last few decades in which a new generation of architects began experimenting with the concept in imaginative ways, the contemporary garden follows a distinct yet global aesthetic, whether as an urban solution to importing natu ...
Plant Protection (294 readers)
Contributed by amazon 02.05 2008 on 09:31:45 Topic: Other / Books Managing Greenhouse Insect and Mite Pests | This introduction to the basics of managing insects in a greenhouse environment discusses insect and mite feeding behaviors while offering excellent descriptions and photographs of several economically significant pests, including whiteflies, thrips, and leafminers. ...
Peter Fudge Gardens (275 readers)
Contributed by amazon 02.05 2008 on 09:28:28 Topic: Other / Books For anyone wanting to improve their outdoor space, whether professional landscaper or new homeowner, this guide will provide inspiration and advice on a variety of modern garden design techniques. From tiny urban courtyards to sprawling country properties, award-winning designer Peter Fudge shares his cutting-edge approach, and demonstrates how it can be applied in all garden settings—no matter what the style, size, or shape. ...
Orquideas (292 readers)
Contributed by amazon 02.05 2008 on 09:25:22 Topic: Other / Books Blume jardineria | With clear explanations, concise descriptions, and photographs that augment the text, these guides are indispensable to individuals with little exposure to gardening as well as to more seasoned gardeners. After a general introduction to specific types of gardening, every section details the key characteristics and important aspects of each species and the techniques necessary for them to grow and remain healthy. ...
Success with Sun-Loving Plants (387 readers)
Contributed by amazon 20.04 2008 on 21:47:30 Topic: Other / Books As gardeners become increasingly concerned with both drought and water conservation, plants that love the sun are an attractive option. From white flowering hawthorns to richly scented wisteria, they come in all shapes, colors, and sizes, with endless potential for producing stunning planting schemes. You’ll find success with this vividly illustrated volume, which shows how to select the best sun-friendly varieties and plant them with confidence—whatever your experience. ...
Serene Gardens (306 readers)
Contributed by amazon 20.04 2008 on 21:44:34 Topic: Other / Books Creating Japanese Design and Detail in the Western Garden | With their superbly shaped trees and shrubs, subtly colored foliage, and emphasis on nature in its pure state, Japanese Zen gardens are spaces of beauty and tranquility. Serene Gardens is an exquisitely illustrated introduction to the style and its traditions—and the only book that explains how to use western plants and materials to achieve the minimalist look beloved by Japanese garden designers. Gardeners will find plant lists; climat ...
Magical Paths (297 readers)
Contributed by amazon 20.04 2008 on 21:41:11 Topic: Other / Books Labyrinths & Mazes in the 21st Century | Wind your way through a maze or a labyrinth: two symbolic journeys, both rooted in myth and mystery. But while labyrinths are flat, circulate pathways designed for the acquisition of inner peace, mazes feature patterns of barriers that challenge, confuse, and deceive the walker. ...
Lavender (324 readers)
Contributed by amazon 20.04 2008 on 21:37:48 Topic: Other / Books Growing & Using Lavender for Fragrance | All of lavender’s luscious qualities come together in this comprehensive volume that covers how to grow it and use its flowers and oils for a variety of healing, cooking, and beauty purposes. Drying lavender for making sachets, wands, and wreaths is covered, as well as extracting its essential oils to make body oil, body powder, and lip balm. ...
Gardening with Good Bugs (327 readers)
Contributed by amazon 08.04 2008 on 09:13:17 Topic: Other / Books Aiding readers in distinguishing between bugs that are beneficial to a garden’s health and those that are harmful and disruptive, this guidebook will help gardeners reduce and eliminate insects without using chemical pesticides. With expert horticulture tips—from cultivating plants that attract helpful bugs to discovering common cures that ward off destructive insects—this resource teaches how to use nature to nurture a garden. Detailed illustrations on dozens of the most common bugs provide gar ...
The Informed Gardener (333 readers)
Contributed by amazon 08.04 2008 on 09:11:07 Topic: Other / Books In this introduction to sustainable landscaping practices, Linda Chalker-Scott addresses the most common myths and misconceptions that plague home gardeners and horticultural professionals. Chalker-Scott offers invaluable advice to gardeners gardeners who have wondered: ...
The Wildlife Gardener's Guide (255 readers)
Contributed by amazon 08.04 2008 on 09:08:02 Topic: Other / Books Brooklyn Botanic Garden All-Region Guide) | If you can own only one book on attracting wildlife to your garden, this is it. Unlike other volumes, which offer only generalities like “reduce the size of your lawn,” this concise manual provides ten specific projects and countless tips for transforming your garden into a refuge. Inside you’ll find helpful information on the best natural bird foods and feeders, lists of plants with proven wildlife appeal in your region, easy-to-read garden plans, and ...
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