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Orchids (1756 readers) Contributed by amazon 21.02. 2008 09:04:48 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textRanging from A to Z, Botanicas pocket series presents more than 2,000 plant descriptions, each accompanied by brilliant color photographs. Every description includes tips on care and location, information on origins, planting and blooming times, forms of growth, frost hardiness and suggestions for beautiful arrangements. A treasure chest for every gardener and nature lover: for browsing, learning, seeking and finding. ...
Contributed by amazon 20.02. 2008 09:32:25 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textRanging from A to Z, Botanicas pocket series presents more than 2,000 plant descriptions, each accompanied by brilliant color photographs. Every description includes tips on care and location, information on origins, planting and blooming times, forms of growth, frost hardiness and suggestions for beautiful arrangements. A treasure chest for every gardener and nature lover: for browsing, learning, seeking and finding. ...
Contributed by amazon 05.03. 2008 13:12:19 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textRanging from A to Z, Botanicas pocket series presents more than 2,000 plant descriptions, each accompanied by brilliant color photographs. Every description includes tips on care and location, information on origins, planting and blooming times, forms of growth, frost hardiness and suggestions for beautiful arrangements. A treasure chest for every gardener and nature lover: for browsing, learning, seeking and finding. ...
Contributed by amazon 11.04. 2007 10:41:30 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textAn Illustrated Encyclopedia | Conifers for Gardens is intended to take away the element of uncertainty when youre choosing a plant that may alter your yard for years to come. Profusely illustrated with more than 1,500 crisp photographs and brimming with concise descriptions of both species and their numerous cultivars, this meticulously researched reference provides information — including size, appearance, hardiness, preferred growing conditions and susceptibility to pests and diseases — for al ...
Hebes (4112 readers) Contributed by amazon 02.04. 2007 10:44:14 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textA Guide to Species, Hybrids and Allied Genera | The genus Hebe is a treasure trove of more than 100 species and subspecies of medium-sized to dwarf evergreen shrubs with outstanding ornamental features, both of flower and leaf. Native to New Zealand, these plants are grown in Australia, the western United States, the United Kingdom, and continental Europe. ...
Contributed by amazon 08.03. 2008 11:24:04 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textAccompanied by charming and accessible text, the floral centerfolds of Journey to Nine Islands invite the reader to participate in the world of the Chicago Botanic Garden—one of the nation’s most visited public gardens and a preeminent center for learning and plant science. This remarkable volume showcases these lush and extraordinary gardens with 96 pages of beautifully reproduced full-color photography—capturing images from Chicago Botanic Garden sites as diverse as the English Oak Meadow, the ...
Contributed by amazon 02.10. 2007 09:38:30 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textBiology and Cultivation | Plants that trap and eat animals: an amazing phenomenon that has inspired awe since before the days of Darwin. The victims may be flies and butterflies, small crustaceans, or even vertebrates the size of rats. Lured into the danger zone by optical, tactile, and olfactory strategies, the prey succumb to ingenious traps and face their doom. But unlike plants that temporarily catch insects for pollination, the true carnivores go considerably further: they digest them for t ...
Contributed by amazon 18.06. 2007 11:47:35 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textluffy White Color Lasts for Months! Clusters of small, airy white blooms with yellow centers are fabulous for drying! The unsung hero of many a beautiful bouquet and centerpiece, Pearly Everlasting is a miniature treasure in the garden and vase. A member of the Daisy family, its tiny, fluffy blooms of purest white (with a butter-yellow central disc) add both soft texture and clean contrasting color to any arrangement. And as an Everlasting, it may be used as is or dyed to any desired shade! Easy ...
Contributed by amazon 20.04. 2007 08:04:04 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textBob Callaham provides us with something never before seen in English; a complete celebration of satsuki, rich with photographs, how-to instructions, fascinating facts, and an unrivaled encyclopedia of over 1,600 cultivars (this alone is worth the books price). All of this adds up to a rare treasure indeed. ...
Contributed by amazon 21.02. 2008 09:02:42 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textChildren find gardening fun and fascinatingwatching a bean sprout or a pumpkin grow bigger every day can seem like a miracle, as well as a huge achievement. And gardening can help kids connect to and understand more about nature, the seasons, and the food we eat. In Gardening with Kids, Catherine Woram and Martyn Cox tell you everything you need to know, from choosing and preparing your site, and growing from seeds, bulbs, and cuttings, to choosing plants from the local garden center. ...
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