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Eucharis grandiflora - Amazon Lily (2039 readers)
Contributed by amazon 08.07 2007 on 10:05:16 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textThis spectacular, extremely fragrant Compact Amazon Lily has slimmer tighter foliage than traditional Amazon Lilies. Yet it has large wax white daffodil shaped flowers produced in considerable numbers. The plant prefers very bright, indirect light and should be kept evenly moist, not wet or dry. Normal house temperatures are fine. It is a cousin of the Amaryllis. ...
Natural Gardening the Traditional Way (1780 readers)
Contributed by amazon 04.02 2009 on 14:58:16 Topic: Other / Books Match on TitleTimeless Techniques for the Ecological Gardener | Gardeners through the centuries have built up a marvellous amount of shared gardening knowledge - how best to nourish the soil, ingenious ways with irrigation, propagation and grafting, and the most effective control of pests and diseases. ...
Astragalus membranacous - Huang qi , yellow leader (1151 readers)
Contributed by amazon 18.09 2007 on 11:25:21 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textClassed as one of the superior tonic roots in traditional Chinese medicine and known as Huang Qi, it is used for poor appetite, fatigue and cold. This sprawling plant blooms with light yellow flowers similar to a pea. Likes deep, sandy, well-drained soil. ...
Artisan Farming (732 readers)
Contributed by amazon 03.01 2008 on 10:23:38 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textArtisan Farming Lessons, Lore, and Recipes from New Mexico Astisan Farming focuses on the unique farming culture of New Mexico. Laden with rich photos, ripe with human interest stories, and bounteous with tantalizing recipes, Artisan Farming explores this states one-of-a-kind agricultural heritage and the revival of traditional, organic, and artisan farming. ...
Designing the New Kitchen Garden (1194 readers)
Contributed by amazon 02.04 2007 on 10:38:51 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textMost 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. ...
Aristolochia durior - Dutchman's Pipe Vine (3670 readers)
Contributed by amazon 06.06 2007 on 08:51:49 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's textThis is an unusual and decorative vine which provides distinctive flowers, ornamental foliage and dense shade. Popular since colonial times for its long leaves and remarkable blooms which are yellow in color and are shaped similarly to a traditional Meerschaum pipe. The flowers are yellow in color and shaped like a pipe. For screening and privacy in a patio or on a trellis, this is an excellent choice. ...
Quick & Easy Container Gardening (1127 readers)
Contributed by amazon 05.03 2008 on 13:10:01 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textWhether your garden is large or small, traditional or modern, Quick and Easy Container Gardening is packed with ideas and inspiration. As well as all the basic techniques you need for successful planting in pots, there are 20 step-by-step project ideas that are so simple to follow. If you wish to grow your own, a chapter on Crops in Pots shows how to grow fruit, herbs, and vegetables on a small scale. ...
The Living Art of Bonsai (709 readers)
Contributed by amazon 29.01 2008 on 13:13:46 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textBonsai is considered a primarily Japanese art, yet its origins lie deep within ancient China. Evolving over 2,500 years, the Chinese approach to bonsai reflects a unique set of cultural, philosophical and aesthetic values largely unknown to modern bonsai enthusiasts. ...
Digital Land (1040 readers)
Contributed by amazon 05.07 2007 on 14:51:52 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textIntegrating Technology into the Land Planning Process | Its your complete guide to design and planning as they relate to land and how digital technology fits into the process. Digital Land, Integrating Technology into the Land Planning Process , explains what digital tools are used to collect, assemble, and analyze information used to assess the suitability of both development and preservation. ...
Conservatory Style: Garden Rooms, Glasshouses, and Sunrooms (971 readers)
Contributed by amazon 18.09 2007 on 11:37:16 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textBorn out of the heritage of structures first imagined by and constructed for the British aristocracy, the contemporary conservatory represents the ultimate in traditional elegance married to informal comfort. With or without plants and flowers, they come in every conceivable size and shape-square, oblong, octagonal, or whatever your pleasure. The conservatory adds a treasured space to any home and makes a strong statement of individual style. ...
From Concept to Form in Landscape Design (2251 readers)
Contributed by amazon 25.10 2007 on 10:13:38 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textOne of the most difficult tasks for a designer is to translate concepts into specific and detailed organizations of space. From Concept to Form in Landscape Design, Second Edition provides vital, functional techniques that make the transformation easier and more effective. This perceptive resource examines both traditional and nontraditional methods of landscape design, providing the conceptual and philosophical foundations for ideas. ...
McGee & Stuckey's Bountiful Container (934 readers)
Contributed by amazon 28.05 2007 on 11:04:03 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textCreate Container Gardens of Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, and Edible Flowers | With few exceptions-such as corn and pumpkins-everything edible thats grown in a traditional garden can be raised in a container. And with only one exception-watering-container gardening is a whole lot easier. Beginning with the down-to-earth basics of soil, sun and water, fertilizer, seeds and propagation, The Bountiful Container is an extraordinarily complete, plant-by-plant guide. ...
Best Groundcovers and Vines for the Prairies (730 readers)
Contributed by amazon 02.08 2007 on 10:46:41 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textThis is a long-needed reference book and it couldnt have come from a more knowledgeable and reliable source. Everyone involved in creating gardens in this climate should have this book in their collection. -Wendy Mackie, former Director of Assiniboine Park Conservatory in Winnipeg Groundcovers and vines are among the most useful hardy plants for the challenging prairie region, but until now gardeners have lacked a prairie-specific source of information about these versatile plants. Sara Williams ...
Hardy Gingers (1259 readers)
Contributed by amazon 07.04 2007 on 11:49:40 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textIncluding Hedychium, Roscoea, and Zingiber (Royal Horticultural Society Plant Collector Guide) | Flamboyant members of the family Zingiberaceae---including Hedychium, Curcuma, Roscoea, and Zingiber---are once again on the wanted list as people discover their intricately constructed flowers, beautiful perfumes, and lush foliage. Although the majority of gingers originate in the tropics, a substantial number come from temperate zones or high altitudes and are perfectly at home in the temperate gar ...
Stone Primer (1040 readers)
Contributed by amazon 28.10 2007 on 07:59:42 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textStone brings a timeless elegance to interior and exterior design. Stone is both stylish and classic. It brings solid tradition to contemporary settings and adds a flair of minimalism to traditional surroundings. An elemental substance that brings beauty and permanence wherever it is used, stone is at home everywhere. ...
Faux Florals for All Occasions (1270 readers)
Contributed by amazon 12.12 2007 on 09:46:22 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textFaux Florals for Every Occasion is a fresh approach to silk flower arranging. The author, a renowned floral designer, takes the reader beyond everyday expectations and inspires creativity with 40 sumptuous and contemporary designs. Remarkable advances have been made in the look and feel of silk flowers, and today hundreds of varieties are widely available. You can choose from traditional faux roses to slender lilies, delicate freesia and gossamer poppies all as vibrant and real looking as the fr ...
Designing with Plants (988 readers)
Contributed by amazon 10.04 2007 on 10:37:21 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textWhen your new gardening bible comes with chapters entitled Birth, Life, and Death, you know youre in trouble. But be brave, turn to those chapters, and in some very practical little essays on planting, youll uncover the very down-to-earth principle from which Piet Oudolfs radical reinvention of gardening is based: plants die. In the traditional mixed border, shrubs, climbers, perennials, bulbs, and annuals defy mortality; when one plant passes its best, theres always another in the wings, waitin ...
The Informed Gardener (868 readers)
Contributed by amazon 08.04 2008 on 09:11:07 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textIn 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 Art of Japanese Gardens (1027 readers)
Contributed by amazon 03.09 2007 on 10:31:00 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textNourish 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 ...
Covering Ground (858 readers)
Contributed by amazon 02.07 2007 on 23:02:14 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textOpen sweeps of lawn are a large part of most home landscapes, but imagine turning those stretches of lawn into striking swathes of beautifully planted ground covers. Barbara W. Ellis explores hundreds of wonderful possibilities in her new guide, helping readers create eyecatching splashes of color and texture in unexpected places. ...
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