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Convallaria majalis - Lily of the Valley

Tricyrtis 'Golden leopard' - Toad Lily

Cynara scolymus - Globe Artichoke (460 readers)

Contributed by amazon 05.09 2007 on 08:49:32 Topic: Plants / Other Match on Title and Article's text

Globe Artichokes were cultivated by the Greeks and Romans who obtained them from North Africa. They have been grown in England since at least the 1500s and were considered an aristocratic vegetable. King Henry VIII (1491-1547; he who had 6 wives but could produce only 3 children) was particularly fond of artichokes, possibly because they were (mistakenly) thought to be an aphrodisiac. ...

Echinops ritro - Globe Thistle (539 readers)

Contributed by amazon 09.08 2007 on 08:34:09 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title and Article's text

Proper Name: Globe Thistle (Echinops ritro). Soft Violet-Blue Globes on Tall, Vigorous Plants! Blooms all summer! Splendid in dried arrangements! A mass of bobbing Globe Thistles, their softly-colored heads adding valuable blue color to the garden, is a spectacular sight in the summer sun! Ranging in size from 1 to 1 3/4 inches across, they are a gentle violet-blue, with a fuzzy appearance that adds to the soft, calming effect of the tall heads. ...

Trollius chinensis 'Golden Queen' - Chinese Globe Flower (636 readers)

Contributed by amazon 28.08 2007 on 12:19:53 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title and Article's text

Golden Queen Globe Flower - Trollius chinensis Golden Queen Family: Ranunculaceae Origin: The species is native to China and Russia. Deep golden yellow flowers. AGM WINNER! Does not like hot, humid conditions. Cut back fading foliage in mid-summer. The moist perennial border, wildflower garden or bog garden. Can be used for cutflowers. ...

Orchids (421 readers)

Contributed by amazon 09.07 2007 on 10:48:30 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

This lush, lavishly photographed celebration of the worlds rarest orchids reveals how color, form, and botanical history make these flowers the most unique and sought-after around the globe. Embedded in the back of the book is a handy and information-packed pull-out guide to caring for your own orchids AUTHOR BIO: Pascal Descourvières is a botanist and biology instructor who specializes in orchids. ...

Botanical Riches (498 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.09 2007 on 09:15:44 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

The Story of Botanical Exploration | This pictorial history of plant cultivation explores the systematic searches and scientific botanical discoveries that have been made in botany throughout the ages. Vividly showcasing the splendor and beauty of flora from around the globe, more than 300 lush color photographs, engravings, lithographs, and hand-colored illustrations-taken from Australias State Library of Victorias bountiful collection of herbals, botanical primers, and large format tomes-displ ...

The Genus Arisaema (768 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.04 2007 on 09:50:35 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Arisaema is a large genus within the Arum family, consisting of about 200 species, subspecies, and varieties distributed widely around the globe. They are remarkable for their exotic-looking inflorescences-which inspired the common name of cobra lily-and for the fact that they can change sex from year to year. The Genus Arisaema (2002) was the first comprehensive study of the genus since 1920, and indeed the first ever in the English language. ...

Echinocactus grusonii - Golden Barrel Cactus (1368 readers)

Contributed by amazon 31.08 2007 on 10:10:11 Topic: Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses Match on Article's text

Originating in Mexico, this popular cactus reaches up to 6 ft (1.8 m) in height and spread. It has a single, globe-shaped, pale green body that stretches upwards in maturity, becoming barrel-shaped. This stem is heavily ribbed with numerous areoles sprouting radial, yellow spines. In summer, larger cacti produce a circle of vivid, yellow flowers from a crown at the top of the plant. Culture: Frost tender but resistant to very dry conditions, they grow best in well-drained soil and a position in ...

Sphaeralcea 'Los Brisas' - Desert Mallow (768 readers)

Contributed by amazon 09.11 2007 on 09:43:56 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

A kaleidoscopic burst of summer color is provided by this superb garden plant. The silky, chalice shaped mallow blooms are produced on tall, slender stems in an impressive range of colors. Grows 36-40 inches high. Prefers sun. ...

Flowers (379 readers)

Contributed by amazon 16.09 2007 on 05:08:15 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Cube Books | From Zen gardens on the grounds of Buddhist temples to the herb gardens of the Middle Ages and the quintessential flower gardens of English country houses, we have had an ongoing mission to tame and refashion nature. ...

Armitage's Garden Annuals (781 readers)

Contributed by amazon 04.04 2007 on 10:26:19 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

A Color Encyclopedia | Horticulturists, students, and dedicated home gardeners will be familiar with Armitages authority on this topic from his more technical Manual of Annuals, Biennials, and Half-Hardy Perennials. That volume was singled out as a winner of the Choice Academic Book Award, the American Horticultural Society Book Award, and the Garden Writers of America Golden Globe Award. While this new offering is a perfect pictorial companion to the Manual, it also stands alone with its person ...

Dream Gardens (500 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.07 2007 on 10:13:37 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

100 Inspirational Gardens | The perfect companion to Merrells bestselling Dream Homes, Dream Gardens is a beautifully designed sourcebook of 100 modern and contemporary gardens of all styles in all parts of the world. It presents an exciting array of stunning locations and garden-design ideas, from small, sophisticated, minimalist city gardens to large, richly planted gardens in breathtaking rural locations. ...

The Colorado Gardener's Companion (496 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.10 2007 on 09:40:30 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

An Insiders Guide to Gardening in the Centennial State (Gardening Series) | Detailed, easy-to-understand information about the ins and outs of gardening in Colorado, from a Colorado master gardener, with advice from state gardening writers, horticulturists, and other local experts. ...