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The Classic Cattleyas (798 readers)

Contributed by amazon 03.04 2007 on 10:50:54 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

In 1818, William Cattley succeeded in flowering one of the first species of the genus that would bear his name. These first cattleyas are the classic cattleyas, whose form defined the essence of tropical orchids for generations to come. Indeed, the color of their flowers became known as orchid. In this helpful and informative book, each classic Cattleya species is described in fascinating detail, and its role in breeding programs is elucidated. ...

Hydrangeas (776 readers)

Contributed by amazon 12.04 2007 on 10:31:24 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

A Gardeners Guide | Beautifully illustrated with over 130 color photographs, this new, revised edition of the classic text on hydrangeas shows the enormous possibilities offered by the plants, describing 20 new cultivars not in the original edition. ...

Classic Bonsai of Japan (852 readers)

Contributed by amazon 20.04 2007 on 08:09:02 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Enter the fascinating world of bonsai, the centuries-old gardening art form of cultivating trees as potted plants. Refined to a high art in Japan, bonsai offers not only the familiar gardening delights but also, at its highest levels, a philosophical and aesthetic communion with nature. ...

How to Make a Wildlife Garden (543 readers)

Contributed by amazon 20.09 2007 on 08:11:43 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

In this revised and updated version of the classic How to Make a Wildlife Garden, professional environmentalist Chris Baines shows how you can transform your garden into a rich wildlife haven. ...

Armitage's Manual of Annuals, Biennials and Half-Hardy Perennials (833 readers)

Contributed by amazon 04.04 2007 on 10:39:33 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Annuals are experiencing a resurgence as todays gardeners demand a wider variety of options. No longer confined to monotone bedding plants, dozens of unusual annuals are now available at garden centers in colors and forms far removed from the classic annual bed of pink petunias or red geraniums. ...

The American Woodland Garden (850 readers)

Contributed by amazon 10.04 2007 on 10:33:52 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Capturing the Spirit of the Deciduous Forest | North Americas eastern half, roughly from the Midwest to the Atlantic, was once a great deciduous forest. Although centuries of human intervention have cleared much of the land, the timeless forest remains in the spirit of the place. Today, even the shortest period of human neglect allows for the resurgence of the process of forest creation. The greatest gardens — and happiest gardeners — in this area will be those that take into account the nature ...

The American Woodland Garden (631 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.05 2007 on 07:56:57 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

The Collector's Garden (764 readers)

Contributed by amazon 10.04 2007 on 10:16:27 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Now in paperback, this classic book invites gardeners into some of Americas most fascinating private gardens. Through over 400 color photographs of 28 gardens across the country, Ken Druse shows how gardeners can collect plants for their pleasure, without sacrificing their devotion to the natural garden or abandoning good design. Listings of plant sources, societies, and organizations have been updated for this edition. ...

The Inward Garden (540 readers)

Contributed by amazon 03.07 2007 on 09:55:56 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Creating a Place of Beauty and Meaning | Julie Moir Messervy has written a classic garden book. Deeply literate and beautifully written, The Inward Garden gives the reader a process for designing ones dream garden. Based on garden archtypes: the sea, the cave, the harbor, the promitory, the island, the mountain, and the sky, this book provides a structure for imagining and designing the garden of ones desires. It is illustrated with outstanding garden photographs by the celebrated national geogr ...

The Pruning of Trees, Shrubs, and Conifers (604 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.05 2007 on 08:57:31 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

How, when, and where to prune? The questions that beset every gardener never change, but the solutions do. The Pruning of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers has always recommended the best possible pruning techniques and practices to gardeners. Now thoroughly revised and substantially expanded by Tony Kirkham, George Browns classic work will continue to be trusted and respected as the essential pruning reference for years to come. With more than 50 new photographs illustrating key pruning points, this m ...

William Robinson (352 readers)

Contributed by amazon 04.08 2008 on 11:57:58 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

The Wild Gardener | Like his contemporary Gertrude Jekyll , William Robinson made enormous contributions to the world of gardening. More than any other gardener, he was responsible for sweeping out the rigid Victorian style and ushering in a more relaxed look that used native plants. Here, Richard Bisgrove explores Robinson’s design principles and his transformative role in English gardening . Robinson’s groundbreaking ideas are displayed in numerous illustrations, including photographs of Robin ...

Primula (658 readers)

Contributed by amazon 08.04 2007 on 09:28:05 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

This classic text has been updated and revised by the leading primulas expert. In terms of both the number of varieties grown and its popularity, Primula is one of the greatest garden genera. It is also among the largest and most widespread with approximately 430 species. ...

Alcea rosea 'Creme De Cassis' - Hollyhock (1825 readers)

Contributed by amazzon 18.09 2007 on 10:32:02 Topic: Plants / Biennials Match on Article's text

Another remarkable creation from T&Ms flower breeders. This mouthwatering colour combination, makes this stunning Hollyhock so unique. Scrumptious veined flowers in juicy blackcurrant, fade to paler berry shades around the edges of each bloom. On a single stem of Creme de Cassis you will find an unusual variation of blooms, including double, semi-double and singles, all with a bright yellow eye, all adding to the charm of this cottage garden classic. ...

Ferns for American Gardens (721 readers)

Contributed by amazon 10.04 2007 on 10:44:22 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Timber Press is proud to add John Mickels classic Ferns for American Gardens to its catalog. Unusual in its specific focus on cold-hardy ferns, the volume is based on Mickels personal experience as a scientist and curator of ferns at the New York Botanical Garden as well as his years as a home gardener. The bulk of the book is an encyclopedic treatment of more than 400 kinds of ferns with 360 color photos in addition to numerous black and white images. Useful appendices, including updated source ...

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 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. ...

Designing the New Kitchen Garden (762 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.04 2007 on 10:38:51 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Most gardeners know how rewarding it is to harvest ripe, sun-warmed tomatoes or pungent herbs straight from the garden. But those pleasures can be multiplied a hundredfold by creating a garden that is not only productive, but also a beautiful, well-integrated part of the home landscape. ...

The English Roses (832 readers)

Contributed by amazon 12.04 2007 on 10:19:28 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Classic Favorites and New Selections | Beloved for their beautiful pastel colors and their appealing fragrance, often enhanced by the hotter and more reliable summers of the U.S., English roses have been garden favorites for years. When he originated English roses, David Austin sought to combine the desirable flower forms and fragrance of old roses with the wide color range and repeat flowering of modern hybrids. To the delight of gardeners across the world, he was successful. Now, in his first ...

Peter Fudge Gardens (385 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.05 2008 on 09:28:28 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

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. ...

Camellias (520 readers)

Contributed by amazon 03.01 2008 on 10:29:31 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

The Gardeners Encyclopedia | For decades, large swathes of the United States and Europe believed camellias to be altogther too tender for garden use, their exquisite blooms in pure colors giving the impression that they were too rarified and delicate to tangle with. Today, few gardens are without their share of camellias. ...

Easy Flowers (657 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.07 2007 on 10:15:19 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Florist Jane Durbridge and writer Antonia Swinson bring you elegantly modern, unfussy arrangements to enjoy every day--from a touch of colour to brighten a desk to suggestions for stylish entertaining and floral gifts. Easy Flowers are affordable, stylish, and quick to put together. The emphasis is on striking use of form and colour rather than on costly blooms or time-consuming bouquets. Flower Basics tells you how to buy, care for, and prolong the life of your flowers, and gives invaluable adv ...