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Iris versicolor - Harlequin Blue Flag Iris

Carnivorous Plants of the United States and Canada (635 readers)

Contributed by amazon 06.04 2007 on 10:26:51 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

In this greatly expanded and revised edition of his classic treatment, Donald Schnell examines in detail the 45 species and numerous hybrids of carnivorous plants that grow in the U.S. and Canada. ...

Wild Orchids Across North America (891 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.04 2007 on 10:16:37 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

A Botanical Travelogue | Appealing to conservationists, travelers, orchid lovers, and naturalists alike, the author takes his readers on an incredible journey to pursue the 145 temperate American orchid species in their native habitats. This chatty account of his field trips in Canada and the U.S. is intended both to document many of our native species and to inspire others to respectfully explore the wealth of orchids. Includes 170 superb color photographs. ...

Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky' - switchgrass (571 readers)

Contributed by havlis 07.06 2008 on 06:16:52 Topic: Plants / Grass, Grasses Match on Article's text

Switchgrass comes from Canada and USA and its variety “ Prairie Sky ” offers the bluest possible version of it. Erect leaves tend to arch in its last third. Beginning of autumn it produces long spikes of broad, weeping panicles of tiny flowers. It is best grown in sunny and warm areas, in well-drained soil with occasional watering in summer. It is recommended to tie up the leaves before winter or provide dry mulch. Cut back in early spring. ...

Ceanothus (830 readers)

Contributed by amazon 03.04 2007 on 10:57:39 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Though it has an unrivaled range of blue flowers and includes plants suitable for many gardening and landscaping situations, this North American native genus has long been underutilized. Its species range from Canada south through southern Mexico and from coast to coast, and there are forms from ground-hugging mats through shrubs to trees. ...

Palms Won't Grow Here and Other Myths (998 readers)

Contributed by amazon 08.04 2007 on 09:33:14 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Warm-Climate Plants for Cooler Areas | Palms that grow in Canada? Bananas that overwinter in Michigan? How about southern crape myrtles that flower in Birmingham, England, instead of Birmingham, Alabama? Although the voice of authority — and nursery labels — might say, You cant grow those plants here, author Dave Francko has a different message for gardeners: Plants cant read the information on their tags. Laced with humorous anecdotes and based on years of first-hand observations and research, ...

Andropogon geradii - Big Bluestem (773 readers)

Contributed by amazon 04.06 2007 on 09:18:16 Topic: Plants / Grass, Grasses Match on Article's text

Big Bluestem is a clump forming perennial grass. The lower stems are purplish or bluish color and the leaves are 1/2 inch wide and up to 20 inches long. The arrangement of the flowers in three dense elongate clusters is the reason for the common name of turkey-foot grass. It grows best in moist well drained soil in full sun and is a major component of the tallgrass prairie. Native grasses are host to several Skipper butterflies. ...

Andropogon gerardii - Big Bluestem, Turkeyfoot (736 readers)

Contributed by amazon 01.07 2007 on 21:34:26 Topic: Plants / Grass, Grasses Match on Article's text

Native Trees for North American Landscapes (633 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.04 2007 on 09:58:45 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Many common native trees are just as beautiful as cultivated exotics. Since they have evolved with local conditions and are well adapted to their climate, they often require less maintenance and wont escape to invade a balanced ecosystem. The authors extensive horticultural knowledge is distilled in this comprehensive cross section of trees native to North America, from the Atlantic to the Rockies and from northern Canada to the Gulf Coast. The main section of the book is divided into tree profi ...

Living Systems (550 readers)

Contributed by amazon 07.07 2007 on 12:00:46 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Innovative Materials and Technologies for Landscape Architecture | The use of innovative new materials is an important trend in landscape architecture today. These materials include biodegradable geotextiles, super-absorbent polymers, and plants that react to changing soil conditions. Water is a major subject. This book presents the available materials and technologies in the context of practical applications, some of them experimental, some of them mature. ...

Penstemon digitalis 'Husker's Red' - Foxglove Penstemon (769 readers)

Contributed by amazon 20.09 2007 on 08:04:43 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Commonly called Beardtongue, Penstemon is a large native genus found over large areas of the US and Canada, especially in drier locations. It contains a wealth of flower colors and sizes, plant heights, and growth habits. Husker Red is a white-flowered, red-foliaged form of P. digitalis that was selected and introduced in 1983 by Dr. Dale Lindgren, University of Nebraska. It is a versatile garden perennial, valuable as a specimen, or as a cut flower. When plants are well established, height aver ...

Gardening with Heirloom Seeds (600 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.08 2007 on 08:49:28 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Tried-And-True Flowers, Fruits and Vegetables for a New Generation | Heirloom seeds are more than the promise of next summers crookneck squash or jewel-colored zinnias. Theyre living antiques handed down from one generation to the next, a rich inheritance of flavor and beauty from long ago and, often, far away. They are sometimes better adapted to pests and harsh conditions than many modern varieties and often simply smell or taste better. Gardening with Heirloom Seeds serves as a resource for g ...

Hostas (914 readers)

Contributed by amazon 28.03 2007 on 19:10:38 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

The definitive guide to a popular hardy perennial. The growing popularity of hostas can be credited to their colorful beauty, longevity and ability to grow successfully just about anywhere. Hosta foliage comes in astonishing variations. From blue, green, yellow to multicolored, the leaves appear in all manner of shape, size and texture. ...

Sarracenia 'Dana's Delight' - Dana's Delight Pitcher Plant (1074 readers)

Contributed by amazon 06.06 2007 on 08:17:14 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

The Pitcher Plant is definitely the easiest of all the carnivorous plants to grow and is excellent for beginners. Danas Delight features a hood with pink tones and red veins on white. ...

How to Make a Garden (513 readers)

Contributed by amazon 31.08 2007 on 10:29:12 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

From Canada’s leading garden expert comes a unique and practical step-by-step guide to creating the garden of your dreams. With her inimitable charm and boundless knowledge, noted gardener and author Marjorie Harris establishes the template for creating the garden that is right for your tiny urban plot, barren suburban tract, overgrown meadow, condo roof or balcony. Packed with practical advice, helpful sidebars and attractive photographs, How to Make a Garden takes you through Marjorie’s seven ...

Lives of Conifers (586 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.05 2007 on 08:48:17 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

A comparative account of the coniferous trees indigenous to Northeastern North America | What are the lives of trees, of conifers, like?. . . How do seedlings establish and develop into saplings? How do some seedlings stay alive for decades, marking time in the deep shade of the forest? How do the distinctive forms of saplings of the different species arise?. . . When, how, and where do cones come from? What is the sex life of a conifer? Where does pollen come from? What does pollen do? - From t ...

Marijuana Horticulture (4232 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.03 2007 on 11:07:42 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

With 512 full color pages and 1120 full color photographs and illustrations, Marijuana Horticulture: The Indoor/Outdoor Medical Growers Bible is the most complete cultivation book available. The Fifth Edition of the former Indoor Marijuana Horticulture: The Indoor Bible was originally published in 1983, when it immediately became a best seller. More than 500,000 copies of the Indoor Bible are in print in Dutch, English, French, German and Spanish. ...

Dirr's Trees and Shrubs for Warm Climates (866 readers)

Contributed by amazon 13.04 2007 on 08:44:05 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

An Illustrated Encyclopedia | Following the phenomenal success of Dirrs Hardy Trees and Shrubs, written for gardeners in the climates of USDA zones 3–6, this companion volume is a superlative photographic encyclopedia of trees, shrubs, and vines for warm temperate zones. In North America, these areas (zones 7–11) stretch from the Mid-Atlantic states to the South, include most of Texas and the Southwest, and encompass the entire West Coast, up to western Canada. Many parts of the British Isles, A ...

Steps to rose gardening success (2034 readers)

Contributed by flower-gardening-m-e 25.09 2006 on 08:55:14 Topic: Plants / Roses Match on Article's text

Rose gardening has its own special mystique. Few perennials or flowering shrubs give you so many wonderful blooms soon after planting or have as long a period of bloom. And, best of all, hardy roses will come back year after year. Gardeners the world over are smitten by the allure of roses, but many people think of roses as elegant but demanding, and hard-to-grow garden prima donnas. ...

Caring for Clematis (1) (5924 readers)

Contributed by artsnursery 24.11 2006 on 11:02:12 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's text

Clematis are popular vines that belong to the Ranunculaceae family of plants. Clematis are primarily grown to add vertical interest to a garden with their colourful flowers, fascinating seed heads and attractive deciduous or evergreen foliage. Several hundred different species and cultivars are available giving you a tremendous choice of flower type, colour, size and bloom time. They also vary in height, growth habit and some can even be used as groundcovers. Many clematis are lightly scented bu ...

Caring for Clematis (2) (4267 readers)

Contributed by artsnursery 25.11 2006 on 19:18:44 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's text

Pruning While it is not mandatory to prune Clematis, you will find that your plant is more attractive and will produce more flowers if properly cared for. Pruning also enables you to control the size and growth of the plant and allows you to remove dead or damaged parts. ...