The Trees that Made Britain Other / Books Every native tree in Britain, whether it s part of a grand avenue, a thriving hedgerow, an ancient wood, or a bountiful orchard tells a different story. The Trees that Made Britain takes us on a journey of discovery to every corner of the nation. Through detailed portraits of individual tree species, … Contributed by amazon 12.09. 2007 11:07:05 (9867 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Pocket Guide to the Orchids of Britain and Ireland Other / Books The orchid family is one of the largest plant families in the world. It is at its most diverse in the tropics, where its exotic and colorful flowers are truly breathtaking. Britain and Ireland have just 56 species of wild orchids, some of which are rare or scarce, while others are surprisingly inconspicuous. … Contributed by amazon 12.10. 2016 11:02:21 (13852 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Great Gardens of Britain Other / Books Britain is famous all over the world for its gardens. In this book Helena Attlee focuses on twenty of the finest gardens in the country. Her choice encompasses a rich selection of sites all over England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, ranging from famous eighteenth-century landscapes such as Stourhead … Contributed by amazon 12.08. 2011 10:40:40 (33489 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
The World of Kew Other / Books A New Year at Kew | A lavishly illustrated look at the fascinating world of Kew Gardens, with particular emphasis on its conservation work in Britain and abroad as part of its worldwide effort to safeguard 24,000 plant species against extinction. … Contributed by amazon 10.09. 2007 19:01:42 (8836 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Gardener's Question Time Other / Books Plant Chooser | Shortlisted for a Guild of Garden Writers’ Award. • Showcasing 700 plants and many more varieties, placing them in the calendar when they are at their best. • This book is inspired by the popular ‘plant of the week’ feature on BBC Radio 4’s favourite gardening programme. • … Contributed by amazon 08.03. 2008 11:28:53 (13418 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Wild Flowers Other / Books Gardens by Design Series | Wildflowers bring to many of us remembrance of a lost world of childhood enchantment of woodlands, riverbanks, and lush fields. In this lovely album, brimming with color pictures and fascinating botanical details, Britain s National Trust brings us some of the nation s most … Contributed by amazon 10.09. 2007 18:58:44 (13976 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' - aukuba japonská Plants / Evergreen Shrubs This evergreen shrub is a commonly known favourite especially in Britain. The first specimen was brought to Europe in 1783, and has been sought after ever since for its beautifully varigated/golden-spotted leaves. Should the top leaves be damaged after winter, just get rid of them in the spring, or cut … Contributed by havlis 29.10. 2007 08:11:20 (152285 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Passion Flowers Other / Books Lost flower of the Andes is blooming in Britain. This headline in the Daily Telegraph celebrated the last remaining example of Passiflora lourdesae, a Venezuelan herbaceous climber that was raised from a cutting by John Vanderplank--the only successful attempt from a dozen cuttings sent to botanists … Contributed by amazon 07.05. 2007 11:38:52 (8102 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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RHS New Gardening Other / Books How to Garden in a Changing Climate | Britain’s Royal Horticultural Society is the authoritative source for gardening expertise, and their new guide to contemporary gardening gives gardeners, from first-timers to professionals, a definitive resource for horticultural advice. … Contributed by amazon 28.11. 2007 10:39:31 (14371 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Green Guide to Herbs of Britain and Europe Other / Books This compact, easy-to-use pocket-size guide is aimed at both the general reader and the amateur naturalist. Presenting 150 of the best known and most commonly used herbs, this book can be used for both home reference and as a companion in the field. … Contributed by amazon 19.10. 2016 11:04:58 (12300 readers) Match on Title | |
Organic Garden Basics Other / Books Five Easy Steps to Growing Organically | One of Britain’s leading organic gardeners shows how to create a natural garden that looks great, teems with wildlife, and yields delicious, healthy produce. Almost everyone has concerns about how pesticides, fungicides, insecticides, and other chemicals affect … Contributed by amazon 18.07. 2007 10:02:37 (11014 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Delia's Kitchen Garden Other / Books A Beginner s Guide to Growing and Cooking Fruit and Vegetables | Follow a year in the life of Delia’s kitchen garden while creating your own organic garden. With 56 enticing recipes and 300 colour photographs, it’s sure to be a labour of love. … Contributed by amazon 12.03. 2008 13:26:27 (16807 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Davidia involucrata - dove tree Plants / Deciduous Trees This elegant and rather exotic looking tree is still rare in cultivation in Europe. It was believed to have been extinct after the glacial era, however, in late 19th century some specimens were found in Sichuan, China. Dove tree was brought to Britain in 1903 and cultivated as a rarity in some gardens … Contributed by havlis 17.03. 2008 10:56:54 (28492 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Aucuba japonica 'Rozannie' - Japanese aucuba Plants / Evergreen Shrubs This evergreen shrub is a commonly known favourite especially in Britain and in milder parts of humid regions of Germany and Benelux. The first specimen was brought from Japan to Europe in 1783, and has been sought after ever since for its unusual shape of foliage and beautiful variegation on some cultivars. … Contributed by havlis 11.04. 2017 11:10:47 (26806 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Garden Flora Other / Books Garden Flora: The Natural and Cultural History of the Plants In Your Garden The oldest rose fossil was found in Colorado and dates to 35 million years ago. Marigolds, infamous for their ability to self-seed, are named for an Etruscan god who sprang from a ploughed field. And daffodils—an icon of spring—were … Contributed by amazon 21.11. 2016 10:59:12 (11260 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia' - cherry laurel Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Rotundifolia is one of the most popular cherry laurels in Great Britain, Belenux, and southern Europe. It has mid green to dark green, widely ovate leaves as opposed to most cherry laurels whose leaves are more narrow and elongated and usually very dark. It makes a neat, compact habit because new shoots … Contributed by havlis 06.07. 2012 11:06:20 (48157 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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The Oxford Companion to the Garden Other / Books Now available for the first time in paperback, the magnificent Oxford Companion to the Garden illuminates the history and design of gardens all over the world, from the earliest recorded known examples to the present day, encompassing everything from small private gardens, to the secret gardens of Arab … Contributed by amazon 01.02. 2010 09:23:55 (17338 readers) Match on Article's text | |
