Gardening: flowers and ornamental plants Books

Book SynopsisRHS Chelsea Gold Medal-winner Alec White shares his expertise and personal experience in this illustrated celebration of the peony. Varied chapters introduce each of the qualities that make this remarkable flower stand out, their many varieties, scents and colours, how to care for and cultivate your plants and the historical and cultural significance of the peony.

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Book SynopsisThe dahlia, a flower that was once thought of as old-fashioned, has surged in popularity over the past few years due to the development of new varieties and an uptick in appreciation from Royals and celebrities. They appear in a broad spectrum of beautiful colours and eccentric shapes, and thanks to their long flowering time they are garden crop favourites. This inspirational book explores every aspect of the dahlia from its history to its sustainable cultivation.

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Book SynopsisSHOPPING BAG Galison's Grow Your Own Way Reusable Nylon Shopping Bag is adorned with nostalgic artwork of vintage flower seed packets, perfect for adding a touch of vintage charm to your shopping trips. Crafted from durable nylon material, this bag not only provides a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic bags but also showcases delightful artwork that celebrates the beauty of gardening and nature. When not in use, it can be conveniently folded into the shape of a seed packet. BRIGHT AND BOLD ARTWORK Featuring a whimsical design inspired by vintage flower seed packets, this bag is a delightful homage to the timeless allure of gardening. From vibrant blooms to intricate botanical illustrations, the artwork evokes a sense of nostalgia and appreciation for the simple pleasures of tending to a garden. With its charming vintage artwork and clever foldable design, it's a practical and stylish way to show your love for gardening and the environment. Say goodbye to single-use plas

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Book SynopsisBring beauty in the form of nature into your home and your lifestyle, no matter where you live, through artful floral arrangements, as well as indoor and outdoor flowering plants.The Artistry of Flowers encourages everyone to live with florals and to appreciate their beauty as we appreciate art. Celebrated floral designer Gabriela Salazar teaches us how to look at flowers and understand their characteristics from an artist’s perspective. By exploring different shapes, colors, and textures, she shows us how to understand flowers and their living, transitory nature.Drawing on her painting background, Salazar looks at floral arrangements as compositions. She highlights which type of blooms are best for different designs and shares building blocks for floral designs ranging from simple and sculptural to complex and colorful, including arrangements for any mood and different decor. Salazar inspires us to explore our creativity, empowering us to design ourTrade Review"In this beautiful book, you will see numerous possibilities, just waiting for your extraordinary mind to go into play." —SPLENDID SASS "In Artistry of Flowers, celebrated floral designer Gabriela Salazar teaches readers how to look at floral arrangements from an artist’s perspective. Salazar highlights which types of flowers are best for different arrangements and shows the steps to building your own floral masterpiece." —VERANDA

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Book SynopsisThis charming insight into what each season and month of the year brings for a cottage garden will capture the imagination and inspire any gardener (expert or novice) to get out and about, grab a spade and get your hands dirty! Written by the BBC's Carol Klein, full of practical advice and tips, and full of stunning photography, this is a book truly to savour...'Her energy, knowledge and enthusiasm are an inspiration in every month of the year, and this very special book will be a real gem for all garden lovers.' -- Radio Times'Beautifully designed, this one is too good to miss!' -- Home & Country'Vibrant, informative, inspirational and personal... Klein's heartfelt love poem to her beautiful garden.' -- Gardens Magazine'A delight to read' -- ***** Reader review'A wonderful garden book from a wonderful gardener' -- ***** Reader review'What can I say? I bought it when it first came out in 2011 and it STILL hasn't made it on to a bookshelf as I am constantly dipping into it' -- ***** Reader review'A must have for gardeners old and new' -- ***** Reader review'A wonderful book which I found hard to put down' -- ***** Reader review'So inspiring!' -- ***** Reader review***********************************************************************************************In this wonderful gardening journal, the BBC's Carol Klein, with characteristic warmth, eloquence and infectious enthusiasm, tells us the story of a year in her beautiful garden at Glebe Cottage.With superb photography throughout, she takes us on a procession through the seasons, as she plans and plants, sows seeds and nurtures cuttings, tends the borders, and harvests her crops.Her energy, knowledge and passion will be an inspiration to gardeners old and new alike in every month of the year.

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Book SynopsisSelected as one of the best gardening reads of 2019 by The Daily MailShort of outdoor space but want to grow fruit and vegetables? Congratulations. Really, lucky you. Not for you the back-breaking trudge of tending large spaces of land, the weeding, digging and pest vigilance. Gluts? They will mean nothing to you. Instead you can look forward to small but perfectly formed bursts of flavour. Handfuls of fresh leaves, berries and tomatoes, just when you want them, and at arm''s reach. As more of us live in cities with restricted outside spaces, growing food becomes all the more important, not just for the delicious results, but as a mindful way to connect us to the seasons and to nature. Full of tried-and-tested, fool-proof crop ideas exclusively tailored for containers, raised beds and small gardens, Crops in Tight Spots guarantees vegetable growing success for even the most newbie of gardeners and limited of spaces.

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Book SynopsisA perennial favourite among flower-buyers, Tulips is next in the strand of Pavilion's successful and stylish floral gardening companions. Spectacular photography, inspirational commentary and no-fuss gardening tips show you that anyone can grow and enjoy tulips at home. With tulip production in the Netherlands reaching a record high of two billion in 2017, it is clear that the world continues to be enchanted with these beautiful bulbs. Fringed, serrated, frilly or smooth, tulips have over 3,000 variations and their diverse textures mean that they can work well in almost any scenario, from vases to garden plots, from romantic bouquets to wedding boutonnieres. First outlining the fascinating history of the tulip, including where they come from, tulipmania and bulbs grown today, the book curates over 50 of the most beautiful varieties, detailing when they bloom, their size, and, of course, what they'll look like. From the fabulous flushed-with pink petals of La Belle Epoque and the raspberry swirl of Carnaval De Nice, to the crystal-fringed rim of Fancy Frills and the fiery form of Flaming Parrot, you'll discover a stunning range of specimens to grow, including historical and temporary varieties. With engaging commentary on each bloom, easy-to-follow advice and glorious photography, this book will appeal to everyone who appreciates the majesty of the tulip.

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Book SynopsisLearn how to transform dark and shady areas of your garden with lush, vibrant and colourful planting. Trade Review"The ultimate planting guide for any urban garden: Susanna's knowledge is extensive and her taste impeccable. I dream of a London full of Linda planting. Until then, this book will help. What a gorgeous, inspiring guide – I shall be relying on it heavily." -- Alice Vincent * author and Sunday Telegraph gardening columnist *"Susanna's take on shade planting is both practical and accessible, yet encourages experimentation, which is the joy of low-light gardening. Shady plants deserve ambassadors like Susanna: someone who can view a dim corner as an opportunity rather than obstacle." -- Matt Collins * Head Gardener at the Garden Museum *

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Book SynopsisA plant a day brings beauty your way. So why not make the most of your garden with 365 of the very best plant varieties - one for every day of the year!From spring blooms to winter interest and everything in between, each plant has been personally selected by expert horticulturist Phil Clayton, who draws on his nearly 20 years of RHS experience, along with his own garden favourites, to showcase a vast array of planting choices. With a range of plants as broad as Phil''s knowledge is vast, A Plant for Every Day of the Year is like taking a walk with an accomplished gardener as they show you their favourite plants. Each profile comes complete with stunning photography and an at-a-glance guide to height, spread, hardiness, and other must-know information, so you too can make the most of every season in your own garden.Turn the pages of this plant book to discover: - Unique structure gives the reader a whole year of plants, day by day.- Phil Clayton''s unrivalled knowledge and personal approach are apparent throughout, allowing the reader to absorb his experience and expertise.- Easy-to-follow text and clear photography present the plants in an accessible and enjoyable format. A must-have volume for existing gardeners and plant lovers who want to enjoy Phil''s personal and insightful commentary on a wide range of plants, alongside individuals who don''t know what plants to grow and want to seek advice from a reputable gardener such as Phil. Doubling up as the perfect gardening book for budding botanists, who are looking to achieve their garden or indoor space''s fullest potential all year round, A Plant For Every Day of the Year is sure to delight.Trade ReviewA delight for every gardener, whether experienced or novice. * Garden News *... personal and insightful commentary alongside stunning photography and at-a-glance growing guides. * The Garden *

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"The perfect introduction to an array of Britain’s most fascinating, and in some cases, unusual flora."---Josh Jones, Birdwatch"Absolutely indispensable."---Alyson Hitch, Bay Magazine"Excellent!"---Bo Beolens, Fat Birder"This book delivers far more than its title promises . . . . This book was written by two people with dirty knees who have given the time needed to become experts in our native wildflowers and page after page bear this out with excellent photography and clear, concise and precise descriptions."---Paddy Tobin, Irish Garden Plant Society"Full of beautiful pictures and illustrations, making it easy to identify coastal wildflowers. . . . A well thought out user-friendly guide."---Alison Alderton, Towpath Talk"An attractive, enticing and informative book."---Ro Scott, Highland Naturalist"Anyone who lives or holidays by the coast will love this new botanical guide . . . . [The authors are] on a mission to record and safeguard all the beautiful species found along our shores." * Coast Magazine *"Another essential book for the natural historians ever expanding library."---Roy Stewart, British Naturalists Association"A wonderful companion for anyone thinking of a foray to the coast."---Anna Pattenden, Plantlife"This book would be an excellent and informative introduction for a visitor to the coast and, above all else, the illustrations are of exceptional quality, making it a joy to pick up and read."---Alison Moss, The Glasgow Naturalist

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Book SynopsisExplore the darker side of house plants with this accessible guide to choosing, growing, and caring for carnivorous and predatory plants like Venus flytraps, pitcher plants (in all of their wild and wacky varieties), sundews, and other spooky guys.Carnivorous plants are among the most fascinating botanical specimens in this world. They''re weird, they''re gorgeous, and they''re the perfect addition to your urban jungle of pothos, snake plants, and succulents. However, they can also be intimidating to grow and care for. Let Killer Plants -- with its light approach and adorable two-color illustrations -- be your guide as it walks you through the different types of carnivorous plants and how to keep each variety alive and well.The book answers the many questions you may have surrounding these freaks of nature, such as:* Where the heck do I buy a pitcher plant? Can I grow it from a seed?* Do I need to feed my carnivorous plant flie

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Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated history of the Queen of Flowers and her enduring power in our gardens, art, religion and imagination. ‘Fascinating... I’ll never look at a rose in quite the same way again.’ Adrian Tinniswood The rose is bursting with meaning. Over the centuries it has come to represent love and sensuality, deceit, death and the mystical unknown. Today the rose enjoys unrivalled popularity across the globe, ever present at life’s seminal moments. Grown in the Middle East two thousand years ago for its pleasing scent and medicinal properties, it has become one of the most adored flowers across cultures, no longer selected by nature, but by us. The rose is well-versed at enchanting human hearts. From Shakespeare’s sonnets to Bulgaria’s Rose Valley to the thriving rose trade in Africa and the Far East, via museums, high fashion, Victorian England and Belle Epoque France, we meet an astonishing array of specTrade Review‘Fascinating material, surveyed with relish and acumen.’ -- Times Literary Supplement‘Fascinating. Morley moves effortlessly from ancient Greece and Rome to the latest research in neurobiology, taking in alchemy and Pre-Raphaelite art, Modernist poetry and the Grateful Dead along the way. I’ll never look at a rose in quite the same way again.’ -- Adrian Tinniswood, author of Behind the Throne‘Morley’s book is, in part, the story of how humans came to raise roses so consistently and abundantly that we demand them even in freezing February. First, though, By Any Other Name recounts the love affair with a flower that drove us to want to do that in the first place.’ -- Wall Street Journal‘An intellectual and artistic journey… digging around the history of how roses have become entangled with human life. By Any Other Name will be a source of inspiration for us.’ -- Kim Wook-Kyun, President of the South Korea Rose Society‘Quite brilliant… A powerful reminder of how humanity simply cannot exist without the support of nature’s beauty represented by this simple shrub.’ -- Jonny Norton, Head Gardener at Mottisfont Abbey‘By Any Other Name…explores the many facets that make the rose stand out from the rest. Morley expertly crafts the story of the rose from its humble beginnings to its present reality.’ * Washington Gardener *‘From the etymology of its name to the breeders’ search for perfection, via its role in poetry, prose and art, rose growers with a penchant for learning will find this a satisfying read.’ -- Choice

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Book SynopsisGrow beautiful fruits, vegetables, and flowers with rich soil you produce yourself! Whether you have experience with compost or have always wanted to learn more and see how you can incorporate it into your lifestyle, this book provides everything you need to know. From understanding what compost is and how to make it to using and storing it, this guide carefully explains this sustainable, low-cost way to produce rich soil in your backyard. With detailed chapters on composting techniques, worm composting, and even a section on frequently asked questions, Organic Book of Compost is the only one you'll ever need!

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Book SynopsisIt’s a whole new world of houseplants, so make yourself at home in it! If you love the idea of keeping houseplants, but struggle to care for them, you’ll find solace and invaluable advice in this comprehensive guide from expert gardener Barbara Pleasant. Even experienced houseplant enthusiasts will benefit from Pleasant’s expansive knowledge of indoor gardening, which includes personality profiles, growing needs, and troubleshooting tips for 160 blooming and foliage varieties. Create a greener world, one houseplant at a time.

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Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated pocket-size guide to succulents—a must-have for any houseplant enthusiast’s library.Succulents is a compact, beautifully illustrated field guide to 50 varieties of succulents. Inside this elegant paperback are full-page illustrations accompanied by profiles detailing each plant’s natural habitat, identifying characteristics, care and keeping tips, common pests and diseases, purchasing notes, and more. Whether you want a crash course on succulents or are interested in interior design and potted arrangements, this is the perfect reading companion.Inside you’ll find: White Mexican Rose (Echeveria elegans) Elephant Bush (Portulacaria afra) Spiral Aloe (Aloe polyphylla) Baby Rubber Plant (Peperomia obtusifolia) Burro’s Tail (Sedum morganianum) And many, many more! Visually stunning, Succulents is an engrossing overview of these diverse species. Use this book as a guide to plant care and learn which houseplants are right for you and your lifestyle. New houseplant parents, experienced botanists, and gardeners alike will find opportunities for discovery on every page.

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Book SynopsisIdentify Texas wildflowers with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by color and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information. With this famous field guide by Nora Bowers, Rick Bowers, and Stan Tekiela, you can make wildflower identification simple, informative, and productive. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of wildflowers that don’t grow in Texas. Learn about 200 of the most common and important species found in the state. They’re organized in the field guide by color and then by size for ease of use. Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while full-page photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification. Book Features 200 species: Only Texas wildflowers! Simple color guide: See a purple flower? Go to the purple section Fact-filled information and stunning professional photographs Icons that make visual identification quick and easy Naturalist notes, including tidbits and facts Plants typical of Texas This new edition includes updated photographs, expanded information, and even more of the authors’ expert insights. Grab Wildflowers of Texas Field Guide for your next outing—to help you positively identify the wildflowers you see.Table of ContentsIntroduction Sample Pages The Wildflowers Flowers That Are Mostly Blue Flowers That Are Mostly Green Flowers That Are Mostly Orange Flowers That Have Prominent Pink Flowers That Are Mostly Purple Flowers That Are Mostly Red Flowers That Are Mostly White Flowers That Are Mostly Yellow Glossary Checklist/Index by Species Photo Credits About the Authors

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Book SynopsisOver 50 step-by-step recipes for stunning outdoor planters of all shapes and sizes, in Artisan's bestselling flower recipe book format. We're taking the Recipe Book series outside! In the Container Garden Recipe Book, Lana Williams of the Oakland-based Tender Gardener offers readers dozens of step-by-step recipes for lush outdoor planters, from classic terra-cotta pots to window boxes, urns, bowls, and more. There are recipes specifically designed to adorn your porch or patio (a rustic birdcage-cum-hanging basket, a stately Japanese maple planted in a painted terra-cotta urn) and others that are perfect for backyard entertaining (an elegant tabletop trough of succulents, a concrete water garden that's sure to be a conversation starter). And with Lana as their guide, readers' yards will never be bare thanks to creative designs for all seasons, from urns bursting with spring bulbs to a summer trough brimming with fresh herbs and

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Book SynopsisDaffodils and tulips herald the arrival of spring, but from the earliest snowdrops to autumn crocosmias, bulbs bring colour and interest to gardens all year round. They can be naturalized in lawns, planted in containers, fill gaps between shrubs or form the basis of stunning borders. This definitive guide gives you Alan Titchmarsh's advice on how to plant bulbs for best effect in your garden.* A-Z directory of Alan's recommended bulbs, corms, tubers and rhizomes* Easy-to-follow plans show how to use bulbs in various situations and at different times of year* Practical tips for growing bulbs in grass, rockeries, containers, indoors and for cutting* Planting and growing techniques* Seasonal planting for year-round colour and scent

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Book SynopsisA happy plant makes for a happy home and a happy life; find the right plant for each room. Indoor plants have never been so important as we realise the power of their presence in making us feel calmer and more connected to nature. But dying plants around the house are negatives you could do without!This unique guide from an indoor plant expert explains what plants you should keep in each room, and whereabouts. It contains:• Easy-to-understand but horticulturally accurate information on what affects plants in each room – light, humidity and temperature.• What typically makes each room different, which plants best suit which room, and how to care for them so that you and the plant are happy. • Working with individual microclimates within that room – for example, a plant that might work on a coffee table in the middle of a room might not work on a bookshelf next to a window.• Invaluable information on how to arrange the plants to make stunning arrangements for your home interior. The first half of the book focuses on the five key rooms in any home, with ideas for the reader who wants to green up specific rooms, while the second half is a comprehensive directory of house plants. Each entry has information on light level requirements and tolerance, detailed information on care and colour inspiration for styling the plant. Each plant is also rated by difficulty. This is the most practical guide to building an indoor garden, room by room, to ensure happy plants, a happy home and happy humans.

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Book SynopsisFor many flower lovers, the orchid is the epitome of luxury, grace and beauty. In the new book in the Floramour series Floramour: Orchids, author Anja Klaffenbach pays tribute to this queen of the flower world. She not only illuminates the filigree flower wonder with spectacular photographs and sketches, but also presents exciting background information, packed into and entertaining texts. Orchid breeding has a long tradition and by now more than 28,000 species and more than 100,000 hybrids and varieties are known. And perhaps the diversity of these ornamental plants can also be explained from a historical perspective. In this colourful coffee-table book, Klaffenbach explores this question and paints a portrait of the orchid through the ages. The aesthetics of the flower were already highly valued in ancient China. It served as a symbol of purity and luxury. In Japan, it was the distinguishing mark of the noble warrior caste of the samurai and was found on the clothing and weapons of the fighters. In Hinduism, the lovely orchid is a representative of wealth and prosperity and a coveted offering at numerous religious festivals. Europe has also become addicted to the tropical beauty. In Victorian England, there was a veritable run on the colourful flower. The flower was regarded as an unmistakable testimony to exquisite taste and classical elegance. The plants quickly advanced to become a high-class gift that expressed the high esteem of the bearer in perfect form. Even today, the orchid enjoys a large fan community. For them, the coffee table book Floramour: Orchids is the perfect inspiring read to learn even more about their own favourite flower. Text in English and German.

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Book SynopsisThe rose is generally seen as the most romantic flower. No other plant blooms for so long and profusely, and comes in so many different shapes, scents and colours. Roses deserve a place in everyone''s home, outside - in the garden or on the balcony - but certainly also indoors on the table. The Joy of Roses answers every question you may have about roses: from the history of the rose to applications in the home. The different types of roses are discussed in detail with descriptions of the flower, the scent, the thorns, the inflorescence and information about the best place for this specific species. The book also provides information about cultivators, which flowers go well with roses and their care. Anneke Beemer''s beautiful photos complete the book.

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Book SynopsisLearn the ancient art of bonsai with a modern twist and permission to bend the rules in Freestyle Bonsai.Trade Review..."an excellent, interesting book...not only filled with beautiful, informational pictures but all the information you need to get started and keep your bonsai alive." -- Susan Bewley * Budget Earth *Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Bonsai MythChapter OneWHAT IS BONSAI?Chapter TwoBONSAI TOOLSChapter ThreeTREE SPECIES FOR BONSAIChapter FourREPOTTING BASICSChapter FiveBONSAI STYLINGChapter SixCARE & MAINTENANCEChapter SevenFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)Epilogue: The Bonsai JourneyGlossaryResourcesAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorsIndex

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Book SynopsisTiny & Wild is the essential guide to creating a small-scale mini meadow that’s filled with low-maintenance plants to please both pollinators and people. Trade Review“The Introduction of this book asks you a question: ‘Why a Mini Meadow?’ You may have picked the book up because you are curious, along with emotional, about living a life shared with other living beings aside from people. You want to come to know how to find a small space and have it fulfill your imagination by creating a natural community of plants that live well together. Here you’ll find beauty in plants and the acts of planting, caring, and discovering a life within that community.” * Roy Diblik, co-owner of Northwind Perennial Farm and author of The Know Maintenance Perennial Garden * “Graham shows how to grow in tune with local site conditions – thinking of garden plants not as high-maintenance individuals but as a community that can adapt and thrive together. By bridging ideas from traditional and wilder design methods, this practical introduction to natural landscaping helps those with any-sized landscape create an aesthetically and environmentally purposeful space.” * Benjamin Vogt, author of A New Garden Ethic and Prairie Up *“This beautifully illustrated guide distills years of small meadow making experience into clear and inspiring tips and techniques that guide you through design, installation, and meadow management.” * Claudia West, Principal at Phyto Studios, co-author of Planting in a Post-Wild World *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Why a Mini Meadow? The benefits of growing a small-scale Meadow. 1 Finding Wild inspiration in natural and Man-Made spaces Using natural plant communities and existing public gardens to spark your creativity. 2 Bringing the Meadow home Site selection advice to find the ideal spot for planting and learning how to work with the existing conditions. 3 Designing Your Mini Meadow Function and aesthetics combine to create the perfect Meadow planting. 4 Preparing the Meadow site How to get rid of existing vegetation and manage the soil to get ready for growing. 5 Planting Your Mini Meadow Planting methods, tools, and timing for success. 6 Meadow Maintenance How to water, mow, weed, and care for your micro prairie. 7 What to plant Plant lists and charts to choose the best plants for your (micro)climate. Conclusion Resources + Inspiration About the Author Acknowledgments Index

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Book Synopsis A handy and beautifully designed card deck featuring a diverse array of plants, flowers, and trees and related growing information that makes it easy for anyone to cultivate and maintain pollinator-friendly plants in their own garden.Gardeners of all levels can join in the movement toward ecologically friendly gardening and welcome diverse species of birds, butterflies, and more to their backyard or balcony gardens or farms, by simply choosing pollinator plants that will thrive in their environment. The 109 cards included in The Pollinator Garden Planning Deck are brimming with information and full-color photographs of a diverse assortment of wildflowers, shrubs, trees, and grasses whose nectar and pollen nurture a range of pollinators. Many are perennials, meaning they are easy to maintain and require little upkeep. Specific species in the deck are native to the United States, but many of the plants have European counterparts. Each card

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Book SynopsisWelcome to modern matchmaking for plants! All you need to do is be honest about what you can invest into your plant relationship (attentiveness, experience sunlight) and voila The Modern Gardener will suggest the best matched plant partner for you.Nothing livens up a room, windowsill or small yard like the presence of leafy Swiss cheese plants, angular succulents, perennial peonies or your own little herb garden. And this comprehensive reference book starts by covering all the best types of plants and planting for every type of indoor room, patio and balcony from decorative and beneficial, low maintenance or useful edible plants you'll find everything you need to know about how to find the perfect plants for you and your lifestyle, and how help them to thrive.The second half of the book the Personal Plant Selector features an extensive directory of over 100 plants, in which you will be introduced to each species and their characteristics, benefits and needs, including quick facts on potting and repotting, correct care and more.This beautifully designed encyclopedia of plants also includes a comprehensive index and a cross-referencing system, to make it easy to find information quickly. It's the ultimate guide to your personal plant kingdom!

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Book SynopsisTake your gardening to the next level…with flowers! After learning how to manage their houseplants and grow their own food, this highly stylized, fully illustrated, modern guidebook teaches reluctant green thumbs to brighten up their gardens with flowers. Did you know that begonias can be dug up in the fall, stored indoors in the winter, and be ready to be planted and bloom again in the spring? That daylilies need to be divided every three to four years to produce more blooms? Or that marigolds can be both a beautiful and helpful addition to a vegetable garden as a natural deterrent to common garden pests? Whether you’re a first-time gardener or an experienced green thumb looking to learn more about flowers, this book is your must-have guide! How to Grow Flowers in Small Spaces​ features 40 beautiful flowers (from smaller pincushion flowers to towering lilacs) that can all be grown in containers or small spaces. Along

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Book SynopsisWho doesn't want a yard filled with birds, bees, and butterflies? In The Ultimate Wildlife Garden, Stacy Tornio makes it easy. This hardworking, photo-filled guide will enable you to create the earth-friendly, plant-filled garden of your dreams. Readers will find plant-specific information on attracting species-specific varieties of birds, hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and other wildlife. Additional information includes advice on finding the right type of feeder, avoiding pesticides, and native plant options. Ten garden plans allow homeowners to build specific gardens from scratch, including a hummingbird garden, a songbird garden, a bird-habitat garden, and more. Whether you want to entice birds with black-eyed susans or attract bumblebees by planting bee balm, this must-have guide will help bring your garden to life.

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Book SynopsisCreate your very own urban jungle and help your houseplants thrive with this handy pocket guide to plant care. Houseplants bring life and energy into our homes, improving air quality and even boosting our productivity. But even the most committed plant parents may need a little guidance to keep their ferns flourishing and their bromeliads in bloom. Happy Houseplants is filled with essential advice on choosing the right plants for your space and lifestyle, whether you have a sun-drenched balcony or a shady home office. You will find plenty of information on caring for some of the most popular houseplants: how often to feed and water them, how much light they need and what kind of soil they prefer. The book also includes a wealth of troubleshooting ideas for common problems, from sunburnt leaves to pest control, giving you the confidence to revive your ailing plants. Charming photographs and illustrations throughout make this a colourful, accessible book for botanical beginners and gifted growers alike.

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Book SynopsisThis photographic identification guide to the 280 native and introduced species of garden flower most commonly seen in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from India’s top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, identifying features and habitats. The user-friendly introduction covers geography and climate, flower habitats and flower identification

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Book SynopsisFor the past five years, the Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire has been organising Quand fleurir est un art (The Art of Flower Arranging), a captivating event where renowned flower artists and designers from around the world unleash their creativity in the majestic rooms of the castle, creating stunning arrangements ranging from the most daring to the most classic. The Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire's previous (and last private) owners, the Prince and Princess de Broglie, were avid plant enthusiasts. They took pride in their impressive collections of orchids and exotic green plants, which earned them numerous awards in horticultural competitions during the Belle Époque. Today, the Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire is committed to carrying on this rich legacy, inviting talented floral artists to showcase their artistry and expertise, creating a harmonious fusion of art and nature in the pursuit of beauty. This book offers a nice overview of some of the best creations that were on view during the event. Discover some of the amazing designs made by renowned floral designers such as Makoto Azuma (J), Clarisse Béraud (F), Timo Bolte (D), Rudy Casati (I), Tomas De Bruyne (B), Sébastien Dossin (B), Frédéric Dupré (F), Max Hurtaud (B), Pascal Mutel (F), Julian Paris (F), Gilles Pothier, Charline Pritscaloff (F) and the École nationale des Fleuristes de Paris (F). Text in English and French.

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Book SynopsisQuick and helpful answers to the 1000 most-asked gardening questions from the BBC's gardening expert, Daphne LedwardIn the multifaceted world of gardening, the same questions arise time and time again. Organized season-by-season, this book promises to answer the 1000 most-asked questions that can frustrate all gardeners alike.Drawing on her years of experience in gardening, former panellist and researcher for the BBC's Gardeners Question Time Daphne Ledward has answered them all. From knowing how to identify your soil type, the finer points of pruning and propagation, and seeds versus seedlings; to the thorny problems of dealing with chronic pests and diseases, and finding plants for difficult places, this book is the answer to all of the most frequently asked gardening questions.Get the most out of your garden, big or small, and discover answers to common issues such as:-    what type of soil is best

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive and sumptuous survey that celebrates the beauty and appeal of flowers throughout art, history, and culture Take a journey across continents and cultures to discover the endless ways artists and image-makers have employed floral motifs throughout history. With 316 color illustrations showcasing the diversity of blooms from all over the world, Flower spans a wide range of styles and media - from art, botanical illustrations, and sculptures to floral arrangements, film stills, and textiles - and follows a visually stunning sequence with works, regardless of period, thoughtfully paired to allow interesting and revealing juxtapositions between them. Flower follows in the footsteps of Plant, Exploring the Botanical World, which Martha Stewart Living described as "breathtaking." Featuring large-scale images and accessible texts Flower offers a comprehensive introduction to the subject and includes both much-loved works together with examples that may prove more surprising discoveries, even for specialists. Selected by an international panel of art historians, museum curators, botanists, florists, horticulturalists, and more, works by a diverse range of both lesser-known and iconic artists and image-makers are featured, including: Nobuyoshi Araki, Cecil Beaton, Georg Ehret, David Hockney, Horst P. Horst, Nick Knight, Yayoi Kusama, Leonardo da Vinci, Robert Mapplethorpe, Henri Matisse, Claude Monet, Cedric Morris, William Morris, Georgia O'Keeffe, Irving Penn, David Hockney, Pierre-Joseph Redouté, Rachel Ruysch, Constance Spry, and Flora Starkey. Advisory panel: Lugene B. Bruno, Dr James Compton, Shane Connolly, Anne-Pierre d'Albis-Ganem, Celia Fisher, Susan M. Fraser, Victoria Gaiger, Elizabeth Hammer, Daisy Helman, Catherine Hess, Pascale Heurtel, Dr Lisa Hostetler, Lyndsey Ingram, Professor Dr Hans Walter Lack, Dr Fred G. Meijer, Colleen Morris, Polly Nicholson, Lynn Parker, Anna Pavord, Gill Saunders, Lindsey Taylor, Anatole Tchikine and Betsy Wieseman Additional texts: Giovanni Aloi, Louise Bell, Lugene Bruno, Shane Connolly, Clare Coulson, Louisa Elderton, Celia Fisher, Diane Fortenberry, Victoria Gaiger, Daisy Helman, Pascale Heurtel, Lyndsey Ingram, Hans Walter Lack, Fred G. Meijer, Alison Morris, Colleen Morris, Polly Nicholson, Michele Robecchi, Rebecca Roke, Gill Saunders, James Smith, Lindsey Taylor, David Trigg and Martin Walters Trade Review'A substantial survey of how art and culture have interpreted the floral world.' – Financial Times, How to Spend It '... a doorstopper, showstopper of a book that celebrates blossoms in fabric, photography, painting and ceramic.' – Wall Street Journal 'A new book from Phaidon examines [flowers'] rich symbolism, drawing on lush, visually striking images from several centuries of creative practice.' – Aesthetica Magazine 'In normal times, visits to gardens, jaunts to discover those famous scenic landscapes and soaking up lush vistas are, of course, one of the highlights for travellers the world over. Flower takes its readers on a different journey – but a voyage nonetheless – across continents and cultures to discover the endless ways artists and designers throughout history, from ancient Egypt to the modern day in New York, have depicted flowers and floral motifs.' – Forbes 'A sumptuous exploration of how blossoms and floral motifs have been used in various art forms throughout history.' – People Magazine 'Flower explores the origins of artists' and designers' affinity with blooms across continents and cultures.' – Design Week 'Like life, the flower is fragile and temporary, but we can cherish the beauty of them all the more thanks to Flower.' – Gardens Illustrated 'Celebrating the beauty and appeal of flowers throughout art, history, and culture, this volume takes readers on a journey across continents and cultures to discover the endless ways artists and image-makers have employed floral motifs throughout history.' – Publishers Weekly 'As deftly designed as it is readable, the volume uses flowers as eye candy, luring readers across time and continents to enjoy floral motifs.' – 360 West Magazine 'Absolutely a must-have in my library. The scope of floral artwork and the writing about it is mind-blowing.' – Tiffanie Turner, artist, architect, and author of The Fine Art of Paper Flowers 'Thematic and eclectic, Phaidon's Explorer books are a mine of knowledge, intelligence and beauty. Flower is no exception - the richness and thoroughness of the research in this new opus is breathtaking. Page after page, we stroll through a world of ever more wonderful flowers!' – Sacha Walckhoff, Designer and Christian Lacroix Creative Director '...a unique look at flowers and how they have been represented throughout art, history and culture ... the works are juxtaposed in pairs to create connections and contrasts. Such a delight.' – Emilio Ruiz Mateo, Artistic Director of Festival Flora, Spain 'A book of dreams for flower lovers.' – Christin Geall, author of Cultivated: The Elements of Floral Style 'Such an incredible array of treasures ... It feels infinite.' – Emily Thompson Flowers, New York 'A magnificent achievement ... the dedication to perfection shines through.' – T. M. Glass, digital artist and photographer 'Glorious from cover to cover, a book I will return to again and again.' – Cig Harvey, artist 'Full of inspirational flower images … A great resource for anyone who loves flowers. Definitely one for the Christmas list!' – Paula Pryke OBE, florist 'A poignant and visually stunning accomplishment, showing how artists have been so devoted and obsessed with our symbiotic relationship to flowers for generations. We don't always notice them but my word, we would be utterly lost without them. A glorious read.' – Raphael Verrion, Head Florist, Soho House

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Book SynopsisStay close to family and friends with this stunning Royal HorticulturalSociety (RHS) stationery set to cut out and colour.

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Book SynopsisMake your garden bloom with spectacular color throughout the entire season. Lee Schneller’s simple, no-fail formula teaches you how to select flowers and create a blueprint for a garden that will remain vibrant from early spring through the last days of autumn. With strategies and tips for gardens of all sizes and soil types, and a stunning photograph-filled catalog of 220 easy-to-care-for plants, you’ll have plenty of options for personalizing your garden’s colorful and long-lasting style.

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Book SynopsisEnjoy your favorite varieties of garden plants year after year with this comprehensive guide to gathering, preparing, and planting seeds. Authors Robert Gough and Cheryl Moore-Gough provide simple instructions that clearly explain the whole process, from basic plant biology to proper seed storage and successful propagation. Gardeners of any experience level will find all the information they need to preserve genetic diversity, cut costs, and extend the life of their favorite plants to the next generation and beyond.

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Book SynopsisPlan a flower garden for season-long beauty and color with this comprehensive guide to growing 542 annuals, perennials, and bulbs. Plant-by-plant descriptions include specific growing instructions and precise information on regional suitability, sowing, transplanting, bloom time, propagation, and care, so you can choose and cultivate the species that will bloom brightest under your garden’s unique conditions. With at-a-glance design planner lists and full-color photographs of more than 500 flowers, this essential reference source is sure to find a prized place on your potting bench.

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Book SynopsisStunning, intimate photographs bring orchids to life in this showcase of the extraordinary collection of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, Florida. As a leader in the study and conservation of orchids and other epiphytes, Selby Gardens is home to the best scientifically documented collection of living orchids in the world. A fascinating and accessible text by their botany and horticulture experts explores the remarkable beauty and diversity of one of the largest and most admired families of flowering plants, examining their vibrant colours, elegant lines, and sometimes other-worldly shapes. This striking volume is published in celebration of Selby Gardens’ 50th anniversary, and will be a delight for all those intrigued by the unique and complex splendor of orchids.

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