Gardening with Heirloom Seeds Other / Books Tried-And-True Flowers, Fruits and Vegetables for a New Generation | Heirloom seeds are more than the promise of next summer s crookneck squash or jewel-colored zinnias. They re living antiques handed down from one generation to the next, a rich inheritance of flavor and beauty from long ago and, often, … Contributed by amazon 11.08. 2007 08:49:28 (15729 readers) | |
The Nature of Plants Other / Books Habitats, Challenges, and Adaptations | There has always been interest in how animals live their lives --- it is easy for us to identify with them. But there are many remarkable stories about plants that deserve to be told. The Nature of Plants tells how plants adapt to the challenges of their habitats. … Contributed by amazon 06.04. 2007 10:15:30 (11591 readers) | |
Annuals, Perennials, & Bulbs Other / Books Stunning flower gardens that bloom through the seasons depend on the artful combination of annuals, perennials, and bulbs. In this book, Anne Halpin shows you how to grow these plants and gives foolproof design techniques for any landscape. The extensive section on using color in the garden can guide … Contributed by amazon 02.06. 2007 19:54:53 (17533 readers) | |
Ancient Herbs Other / Books The forty plants in this book present both herbs and other plants that were important for culinary, medicinal, and cult purposes in classical antiquity. Thus olive and pomegranate, myrtle and rose join coriander and marjoram, garlic and thyme. In the introduction, the author draws on her extensive knowledge … Contributed by amazon 12.09. 2007 11:09:49 (15717 readers) | |
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Amaranthus caudatus - Love-Lies-Bleeding Plants / Annuals Called Flower Gentle by Culpepper, this tall plant produces pinkish-red, draping plumes with distinctly beautiful, opalescent, tiny seed that is both ornamental and edible. Can be used as both a cut or dried flower. Sow directly, 8-10 seeds per foot when soil is warm and danger of frost has passed. For … Contributed by amazon 14.11. 2007 12:31:15 (38785 readers) | |
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Disco Belle Rosy Red' - Hardy Hibiscus Plants / Perennials These Gorgeous 9-inch Hibiscus Blooms Can Take the Heat! Huge, parasol-shaped hibiscus flowers completely cover the compact, bushy 2 1/2-foot hibiscus plant! All summer long, enormous 9-inch rosy-red blooms cover these neat 2 1/2-foot hibiscus plants! … Contributed by amazon 19.02. 2008 09:22:20 (30522 readers) | |
Aquilegia vulgaris 'Woodside Gold' - Variegated European Columbine Plants / Perennials Its intensely golden springtime foliage gradually changes into light yellow summer garb, imparting a bright glow to darker garden corners. Gorgeous bicolored blue and rose blooms heighten the display. … Contributed by amazon 20.06. 2007 10:04:36 (18988 readers) | |
Practical Science for Gardeners Other / Books Informative and entertaining, this book will stimulate experimentation and encourage gardeners to review and improve their current gardening practices. Once gardeners learn how plants are constructed, it is easier to envision how they ll grow and flourish. An understanding of the structure behind good, … Contributed by amazon 06.04. 2007 10:12:27 (13184 readers) | |
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Polemonium reptans 'Blue Pearl' - Creeping Jacob's Ladder, Greek Valerian Plants / Perennials Best grown in moist, humusy, well-drained soil in part shade. Tolerates full sun in cool summer climates. Although technically rhizomatous, plants do not creep as the common name somewhat erroneously suggests. Freely self-seeds in optimum growing conditions. … Contributed by amazon 18.06. 2007 11:29:07 (21969 readers) | |
Drosera adelae - Lance-Leafed Sundew Plants / Other Drosera adelae (Lace-Leaf Australian Sundew Origin: Australia The tiny paddle-like hairy leaves are covered with drops of sticky goo, which trap insects that are attracted to the plant. In summer the sundews are topped with thin spikes holding small pink flowers. Sundews are winter hardy in most of the … Contributed by amazon 18.10. 2007 09:21:07 (24647 readers) | |
Dioon edule - Cycad Plants / Tropical and Subtropical Plants The Mexican Cycas is a true living fossil, the name often applied to cycads because they have changed very little in the last 200 million years. Dioon edule is truly a handsome and distinctive specimen. And it is one of the most cold hardy cycads. Mature and established plants have been reported to tolerate … Contributed by amazon 28.11. 2007 10:14:14 (23009 readers) | |
Sempervivum arachnoideum - Houseleeks Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses Sempervivum are succulent, rosette forming plants belonging to the Crassulaceae family. They are commonly known as Hens & Chicks, Houseleeks or Hen and Chickens. The main attraction of these plants is their colourful rosettes of leaves. These range from bright yellow, through various shades of green, … Contributed by amazon 16.09. 2007 04:52:20 (19937 readers) | |
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Matricaria recutita - German Chamomile Plants / Perennials Matricaria recutita Medicinal 18-30 in. Tender Perennial/Hardy Perennial A delight for your eyes, taste buds and overall well being. Used medicinally for hundreds of years. The flower buds when dried make a tea that promotes digestion and calms nerves and stomachs. It is delicately scented and as a companion … Contributed by amazon 30.07. 2007 11:24:56 (14060 readers) | |
The Landscaping Ideas of Jays Other / Books A Natural History of the Backyard Restoration Garden | Elegantly organized by season, this lyrical yet practical guide to backyard restoration gardening celebrates the beauty, the challenges, and the rewards of growing native plants at home. Judith Larner Lowry, winner of the prestigious John Burroughs … Contributed by amazon 09.07. 2007 10:46:04 (15919 readers) | |
Cannabis Other / Books Cannabis:The Beginners Guide on How to Start Growing Marijuana Plants at Home (Cannabis, Cannabis Growing, Marijuana, Marijuana Growing, Hydroponics) This book contains easy steps on how to start growing marijuana plants at home and everything you need to know about the plant and its needs. … Contributed by amazon 10.09. 2016 09:42:04 (17370 readers) | |
Capsicum pubescens - Rocoto Plants / Other Synonyms: Brachistus lanceifolius, Capsicum annuum var. violaceum, Capsicum lanceifolium, Capsicum violaceum Capsicum pubescens is a species of the genus Capsicum (pepper), known as rukutu, ruqutu (Quechua, hispanicized rocoto) and luqutu (Aymara, hispanicized locoto) and in Mexico known as the Manzano … Contributed by garden-en 25.09. 2016 07:55:11 (35884 readers) | |
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Red Hot Chilli Grower Other / Books Red Hot Chilli Grower: The complete guide to planting, picking and preserving chillies From Hungarian Hot Wax to Red Savina, and Scotch Bonnet to Elephant s Trunk, chilis come in dozens of shapes, colors and degrees of spiciness - from sweet and succulent to blow-your-head-off hot. … Contributed by amazon 25.09. 2016 07:46:59 (17572 readers) | |
