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Cymbopogon citratus - West Indian Lemon Grass (788 readers)

Contributed by amazon 25.10 2007 on 09:43:16 Topic: Plants / Grass, Grasses Match on Article's text

Lemon grass ( Cymbopogon citratus ), a native of India, is widely used in Thai and Vietnamese cooking. Lemon grass is a perennial, which means once you plant it, the grass comes back year after year. Depending on the area you live in the plant will go dormant in the winter. In harsh climates the plant will need to be potted and wintered indoors. This aromatic herb is used in Caribbean and many types of Asian cooking and has become very popular in the United States. Most of the commercial crops f ...

The Romantic Herb Garden (434 readers)

Contributed by amazon 15.10 2007 on 21:11:36 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

The must-have ingredient of any garden, herbs have long been the stalwarts of the cottage garden, imparting fragrance and health as well as flavor to beds and borders. However, todays garden designers have realized that herbs can also help to shape or be a key visual element in a garden. The Romantic Herb Garden shows how you can design with herbs, using these plants in an innovative and bold way as either a backdrop to or even the star of any garden scheme. ...

The Art of Japanese Gardens (506 readers)

Contributed by amazon 03.09 2007 on 10:31:00 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Nourish the soul and restore the spirit: this photo-packed guidebook shows how to create the sense of harmony and balance of Zen philosophy. Every element that goes into the garden holds meaning, along with its careful arrangement, and its use of natural and unobtrusive materials. Walls, fences, and paths provide security, beauty, and boundaries that separate and x various areas. Boulders, stones, and gravel contrast with smooth, flowing ponds and rushing waterfalls. No detail goes unexplainedf ...

Santolina chamaecyparissus - Cotton Lavender (873 readers)

Contributed by amazon 09.07 2007 on 10:10:12 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Lavender Cotton or Gray Santolina Santolina chamaecyparissus tomentosa Family: Asteraceae Softer yellow colored flowers and shorter than the normal species. With silver-gray colored, compact foliage. Very drought tolerant, grow in full sun in well draining soils, in zone 9 will take some shade. Evergreen shrubby plants with balls of yellow flowers, growing 8 inches tall. An attractive formal looking plant. Space 12 inches apart. Use as a permanent contrast in mixed borders, or edging in herb gar ...

2008 Herbal Almanac (510 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.07 2007 on 11:54:34 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Plan a delicious herb-xd brunch. Give your hair a henna boost. Arm yourself for the cold and flu season. There are hundreds of ways to get the most from natures most versatile plants inside Llewellyns 2008 Herbal Almanac. ...

Lavender (398 readers)

Contributed by amazon 20.04 2008 on 21:37:48 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

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. ...

Rosmarinus officinalis - Rosemary (476 readers)

Contributed by amazon 28.11 2007 on 09:58:06 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region and cultivated widely elsewhere. There are many varieties of Rosemary, each has its own unique wonderful aroma and appearance, but practically the same medicinal and culinary purposes. ...

Flowers (435 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. ...

Myrtus communis - Myrtle (823 readers)

Contributed by amazon 03.09 2007 on 10:12:07 Topic: Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Match on Article's text

Myrtus communis or True or Greek Myrtle is an evergreen shrub or small tree with dense foliage. The 2-inch lanceolate leaves are strongly scented when crushed. Myrtles have been cultivated for centuries and their native habitat is unknown. They are hardy to 28 degrees F. In cooler regions they make an excellent patio or house plant. They can also be trained as a bonsai! ...

Doug Welsh's Texas Garden Almanac (Month-by-Month Guide) (417 readers)

Contributed by amazon 21.01 2008 on 08:36:33 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Think of Doug Welshs Texas Garden Almanac as a giant monthly calendar for the entire state--a practical, information-packed, month-by-month guide for gardeners and yardeners. This book provides everything you need to know about flowers and garden design; trees, shrubs, and vines; lawns; vegetable, herb, and fruit gardening; and soil, mulch, water, pests, and plant care. It will help you to create beautiful, productive, healthy gardens and have fun doing it. ...

Gardening with Heirloom Seeds (550 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 ...

Aloysia triphylla - Lemon Verbena (1222 readers)

Contributed by amazon 28.10 2007 on 07:34:50 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Lemon Verbena is a shrub that grows to a height of 2-4 feet in most of the US. In very hot climates it grows much taller. It has a woody trunk and branches with tender stems holding long pointed leaves. Small, pale mauve flowers are produced from summer to autumn. Leaves have a strong lemon fragrance and flavor. ...

The Way We Garden Now (476 readers)

Contributed by amazon 27.09 2007 on 09:03:10 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Energizing, Inspiring, Edible, and Exciting: That’s what bestselling author Katherine Whiteside says gardening ought to be. Whether you have a half acre of land in the country or a tiny patch of grass in the city, whether you’re an experienced digger or you’ve never held a trowel, Whiteside offers forty-one versatile projects that will make anyone into a proud gardener. ...

Custom LandDesigner 3D Design (1567 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.04 2007 on 12:28:37 Topic: Other / Software, DVD Match on Article's text

Custom LandDesigner is a collection of five products to help you visualize and create your ideal landscape and garden: LandDesigner 3D, Photo Garden Designer, Garden Encyclopedia, Landscape Design Guide, and Designer Garden Library. ...

Pinehurst - Home of American Golf (362 readers)

Contributed by amazon 28.11 2007 on 10:36:54 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

In celebration of the 100-year anniversary of the venerable Pinehurst No. 2 course comes the release of the definitive history of North Carolina Sandhills golf, Pinehurst ~ Home of American Golf (The Evolution of a Legend) written by veteran golf course architect Richard Mandell. It is a story of dumb luck, ingenuity, and grand visions... Pinehurst ~ Home of American Golf is the untold story of one of the three most popular golfing destinations in the world: Pinehurst ~ Home of American Golf (Th ...