The Color Encyclopedia of Hostas Other / Books Hostas are consistently voted the gardener s favorite perennial — their clean lines, sumptuous leaves, and elegant flowers offer great potential for striking specimen plantings and also make them the most accommodating of companion plants. The core of this encyclopedia is a fully illustrated collection … Contributed by amazon 07.04. 2007 12:11:54 (13385 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Clematis Other / Books The Complete Guide | Clematis have been cultivated in gardens for more than four centuries, their enduring appeal being owed to the rich diversity of color, foliage type, size, and habitat that they offer. This comprehensive guide is all one needs to make the most of the versatility and charm of this … Contributed by amazon 01.06. 2007 08:06:28 (11089 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Melissa officinalis - Lemon Balm Plants / Herbs and Spices Heirloom - Medicinal 18-24 in. Hardy Perennial | Pleasant, lemon-scented leaves make a delightfully tasty tea, said to be calming for children and helpful for stomach upsets. In the 14th century, the French King Charles V drank this tea daily to stay healthy. Best begun in flats indoors and moved to … Contributed by amazon 29.01. 2008 12:48:53 (18095 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Helleborus orientalis 'Pink Lady' - Lenten Rose Plants / Perennials This plant has been in cultivation since the Middle Ages and is a welcome sight after Christmas. Plants are hardy in zones 4 through 9 and are 8-12 inches high. They are very easy to grow and virtually trouble free! They make a great, shade groundcover! … Contributed by amazon 14.09. 2007 09:07:23 (19005 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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A Celebration of Clematis Other / Books From the Gardens of Chalk Hill Nursery | Clematis, a type of flowering vine, is a favorite with flower-lovers due to its bright blues, purples, and magentas as well as its huge variety of shapes, hues, and blooming seasons. Chalk Hill Farms in Healdsburg, CA, grows over 80 varieties of premium clematis … Contributed by amazon 18.05. 2007 21:46:17 (13714 readers) Match on Article's text | |
The Way We Garden Now Other / Books 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 … Contributed by amazon 27.09. 2007 09:03:10 (12187 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Intimate Garden Other / Books Visit ten spectacular examples of economically sized gardens in the U.S. and England that shows how any homeowner can create an oasis amidst the rush and tumble of a busy life. Brian Coleman shares inspiring examples of a wide variety of small gardens, and reveals just how relaxing a small retreat can … Contributed by amazon 29.01. 2008 13:11:40 (12386 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Marijuana Horticulture Other / Books With 512 full color pages and 1120 full color photographs and illustrations, Marijuana Horticulture: The Indoor/Outdoor Medical Grower s Bible is the most complete cultivation book available. The Fifth Edition of the former Indoor Marijuana Horticulture: The Indoor Bible was originally published in 1983, … Contributed by amazon 30.03. 2007 11:07:42 (25762 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Princess' - blue holly, Meserve holly Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Blue Princess is probably the most popular female variety of blue hollies. It flowers abundantly in the spring and fruits are born in the autumn. They are bright red, shiny berries that remain on the plant until early to mid spring. To produce fruits it needs a male pollinator e.g. Blue Prince® or Casanova. … Contributed by havlis 21.02. 2008 08:56:49 (62869 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Garden Design Bible Other / Books Do you dream of transforming your back garden into a romantic retreat? Would you like to make a modern-day Utopia on your balcony? Is your ideal outdoor space a minimalist design with easy-to-care-for plants or a family garden with room to grow culinary herbs? … Contributed by amazon 24.09. 2016 07:18:17 (16101 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Success with Roses Other / Books Few ornamental plants match roses for sheer majesty, but success in growing these garden beauties isn’t assured. Expert advice can make a real difference, and here is essential information for growing all kinds of roses—as ground cover or hedges, in gardens large and small, in containers, and even … Contributed by amazon 14.11. 2007 14:05:16 (10568 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Helleborus orientalis 'Yellow Lady' - Lenten Rose Plants / Perennials Hellebores, also known as Lenten or Christmas Roses, are unusual perennial plants in that they bloom in late winter. They are one of the first perennials to bloom. The leathery leaves are evergreen and the single flowers are about 3 across. The flowering period can be up to 3 months. Hellebores prefer … Contributed by amazon 14.09. 2007 09:03:52 (17844 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Geranium - Cranesbill Plants / Perennials Musical theatre buffs will know, but for those of you who don’t, this line comes from a song entitled June is Bustin’ Out All Over! from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel. This piece of musical history is set in Maine, USA and the song refers the stirring and thrilling arrival of summer … Contributed by pph 12.06. 2016 09:53:27 (14903 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Paeonia suffruticosa - tree peony Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Tree peonies are beautiful, woody shrubs. Unlike the perennial type, these make woody branches that slowly form a low, mounding shrub. Flowers are large, often double or full, of all possible colours – white, cream, yellow, orange, various shades of pink, purple and red, even violet. Leaves are deeply … Contributed by havlis 08.03. 2008 11:07:35 (218123 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Magnolia 'Atlas' - magnolia Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Hybridizing and crossing brings new and better varieties of magnolias that have features never seen before. Mark Jury from New Zealand continues this work that was started in 1960´s by his late father Felix. ´Atlas´ is one of his fantastic results, a cross between Magnolia Mark Jury and Magnolia x … Contributed by havlis 20.02. 2008 09:12:39 (40639 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Insects of the Pacific Northwest Other / Books Timber Press Field Guide | The only comprehensive guide to insects of the Pacific Northwest, this handy reference is perfect for hikers, fishers, and naturalists. With coverage from southwestern British Columbia to northern California, from the coast to the high desert, it describes more than 450 species … Contributed by amazon 11.04. 2007 10:03:39 (13360 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Natural Florida Landscaping Other / Books As Florida is developed the native flora is often replaced with non-native plants. Wildlife habitat is reduced, water, fertilizer and pesticide usage increases, and the appearance of Florida is altered. But you can help reduce the damage being done to our ecosystems by viewing your yard as part of the … Contributed by amazon 28.08. 2007 12:28:42 (10906 readers) Match on Article's text | |
