Timber Press Pocket Guide to Clematis Other / Books Written by three distinguished clematis experts, the Timber Press Pocket Guide to Clematis profiles 300 stunning plants from an international selection of garden-worthy species and hybrids, from long-time favorites to the highly sought-after new cultivars coming out of Poland, Estonia, Latvia, and Japan. … Contributed by amazon 02.04. 2007 10:29:21 (9194 readers) | |
Carnivorous Plants Other / Books Biology 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, … Contributed by amazon 02.10. 2007 09:38:30 (8741 readers) | |
Encyclopedia of Hydrangeas Other / Books Famed for their durability, beauty, and diversity, hydrangeas are enjoying a renaissance in today s gardens. These classic garden shrubs provide bold color — from pink to purple, blue to white — in midsummer to midautumn, when few other plants are in bloom. Many hundreds of dramatic species, hybrids, … Contributed by amazon 13.04. 2007 08:27:57 (10489 readers) | |
Growing Orchids in Your Garden Other / Books Wherever you live in the world, you can grow orchids in your garden. From lady s slippers in boreal forests to dendrobiums hanging from tropical palms, orchids provide color and elegance unmatched by any other garden flower. Although it may sound too good to be true, many orchids are actually low-maintenance … Contributed by amazon 11.04. 2007 10:23:03 (11337 readers) | |
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Gardening with Hardy Geraniums Other / Books Hardy geraniums were the first plants to shrug off the rigours of her coastal climate and grow in Birgitte Husted Bendtsen s garden every bit as well as they did in the fertile, sheltered plots further east in Denmark. Add to this their tolerance of dogs and children, resistance to pests and diseases, … Contributed by amazon 07.04. 2007 11:40:34 (17380 readers) | |
Best Groundcovers and Vines for the Prairies Other / Books This is a long-needed reference book and it couldn t 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 … Contributed by amazon 02.08. 2007 10:46:41 (12389 readers) | |
