Gardening: plants and cultivation guides Books
Tuttle Publishing Stylish Succulents
Book SynopsisColourful and hardy succulents meet the simple principles of Japanese Bonsai and Ikebana in this unique guide to container gardening.Trade Review"The floral arrangements presented in the alluring guide to growing succulents in small containers are both idiosyncratic and striking…The sophisticated designs draw on a variety of textures--such as the long, dangly string of pearl plant; leafy little missy; and spikes of the silver pet plant, particularly for the hanging plants. These distinctive plantings are not for novices, but they will beckon to those who find ikebana and bonsai appealing, and to the cactus-loving crowd." --Publishers Weekly"I'm delighted with both the beautifully photographed designs and instructions! From hanging containers to tabletop displays and wall gardens, this book is filled with fantastic projects and ideas. This is the perfect way to introduce a little artistry and horticulture into idle, summer vacation days." --The Gardener's Eden"Beautifully illustrated throughout, Stylish Succulents carefully explains every showcased design by using detailed step-by-step photos." --Midwest Book Review
£13.49
Tuttle Publishing A Field Guide to Succulents
Book SynopsisA Field Guide to Succulents introduces you to over 200 popular succulent and cacti species including many you've never seen before!Each chapter serves as an illustrated field guide that covers the characteristics and needs of a particular succulent family, then zooms in to show you their attributes in detail and from angles that let you truly see what makes these varieties different from one another. This book gives you:All the basics on how to grow succulents and cacti successfullytools, soils, watering, placement, propagating, pest and disease prevention, and how to see them through seasonal changes so that your plants will keep growing and thrivingA stunning photo guide to over 200 plants both popular and exoticIdeas for group plantings that are attractive to the eye and congenial to the plantsTips from experienced growers on ways to approach succulent gardeningThe simple instructions are geared toward beginners; the interesting mix of plants shown and explained here will appeal tTrade Review"Fans at every level will enjoy this up-close exploration into the infinitely diverse and surprising world of succulents." —Midwest Book Review
£15.29
Workman Publishing Growing and Using Herbs Successfully Garden Way
Book SynopsisBursting with straightforward information on growing and using herbs, this illustrated guide will help you cultivate and maintain a thriving and fragrant garden. Betty E. M. Jacobs draws on years of experience running a commercial herb farm to provide clear instructions for planting, propagating, harvesting, drying, freezing, and storing 64 popular herbs. Whether you're interested in keeping a few container plants or want to start a profitable business growing herbs, you'll benefit from the expert advice in this practical guide.
£12.34
Workman Publishing ColdClimate Gardening
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£13.29
Filbert Press Plant Love The Scandalous Truth About the Sex
Book SynopsisGet ready for the shocking truth about botanical sex. Did you know bee orchids trick insects into having sex with them? Or that avocado flowers open female one day and male the next? Discover over 200 of nature’s most unseemly creations in this sensational exposé. Trade ReviewThe sex life of plants did not top my list of "things one is curious about" but on reading Michael Allaby's neat hardback I had a change of heart. There is much switching of gender and some rather modern practices, but the light-hearted tone is supplemented by genuine erudition. -- Alexandra Henton * The Field *What secret raunchiness is going on in your garden without your knowledge? No, the doggers haven’t come to town, it’s the plants that are getting naughty in this light-hearted botanical volume, packed with delightful illustrations. -- Prudence Ivey * Ham & High *Delve into the world of botanical sex and discover the techniques used by plants to enter into unseemly liaisons to reproduce and survive. * Gardens Illustrated *
£13.49
Legare Street Press Systematic Pomology Treating of Description Nomenclature and Classification of Fruits
£18.00
Little, Brown Book Group 100 Plants That Wont Die in Your Garden
Book SynopsisStocking a garden with plants can be an expensive business, so there are few things more frustrating than when the prized specimen for which you have paid a king''s ransom either online or at a garden centre shrivels up and dies within a year or so of purchase. If you can prove that the plant was half-dead when it arrived, you may able to obtain a refund from some online retailers, but for the most part you have to put it down to experience and make a firm mental note not to buy fussy plants in future.The problem is that many websites and catalogues claim that everything they stock is easy to grow. Herbaceous perennials are a particular minefield. Too often you are told that a certain plant ''will come back year after year'' without fail when in reality it is either so tender that the only chance of it surviving an average British winter is in a greenhouse or it is a short-lived perennial that is unlikely to flourish beyond two years anyway - and even then only if the local
£7.99
Andrews McMeel Publishing My Life in Plants: Flowers I've Loved, Herbs I've
Book SynopsisFrom stumpy potted houseplants to intricate and delicate flower arrangements, My Life in Plants is a heartfelt, honest memoir that intertwines the complex nature of houseplants with a journey of self-discovery.From Katie Vaz, author of Don’t Worry, Eat Cake, the beloved Make Yourself Cozy, and The Escape Manual for Introverts, comes My Life in Plants. Her newest book tells the story of her life through the thirty-nine plants that have played both leading and supporting roles, from her childhood to her wedding day. Plants include a homegrown wildflower bouquet wrapped in duct tape that she carried on stage at age three, to a fragrant basil plant that brought her and her kitchen back to life after grief.The stories are personal, poignant, heartwarming, and relatable, and will prompt readers to recall plants of their own that have been witness to both the amazing moments of life and the ordinary ones. This illustrated memoir covers the simplicity of home, the sharpness of loss, the lesson of learning to be present, and the journey of finding your way.Trade ReviewI loved this beautifully illustrated memoir, a deeply personal remembrance about the navigation into adulthood and the plants along the way. It's engaging and touching for plant lovers and humans alike. As someone who also finds joy in watching things grow, I found each vignette touching and relatable. (Lori Roberts, author of A Life of Gratitude)
£9.99
Firefly Books Ltd Growing Trees from Seed: A Practical Guide to
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£23.75
Workman Publishing Herbal Tea Gardens: 22 Plans for Your Enjoyment &
Book SynopsisCreate your own herbal tea garden! This inspiring guide covers everything you need to know to successfully grow herbs and use them in homemade tea blends. Providing plans for 22 themed tea gardens, Marietta Marshall Marcin offers expert tips for growing and harvesting a variety of common herbs. Clear directions for more than 100 recipes include Flu Brew, Double Green Digestive, and Women’s Energizing Tonic. Before you know it, you’ll be creating enticing herbal teas to suit every occasion.
£13.29
Workman Publishing The Beginner's Guide to Edible Herbs: 26 Herbs
Book SynopsisNothing tastes better than herbs fresh from the garden. Discover how easy and rewarding it is to grow your own! Simple instructions, tempting dishes, and beautiful full-color photographs will inspire you to grow, harvest, preserve, and cook with 26 of the most popular kitchen herbs, including basil, chives, cilantro, dill, fennel, garlic, lavender, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, and tarragon. Your pantry will soon be filled with seasoned salts, Provençal vinegar, and caraway cookies.
£12.34
Workman Publishing The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener: How to Grow
Book SynopsisEven in winter’s coldest months you can harvest fresh, delicious produce. Drawing on insights gained from years of growing vegetables in Nova Scotia, Niki Jabbour shares her simple techniques for gardening throughout the year. Learn how to select the best varieties for each season, the art of succession planting, and how to build inexpensive structures to protect your crops from the elements. No matter where you live, you’ll soon enjoy a thriving vegetable garden year-round.
£16.14
Workman Publishing Homegrown Herbs: A Complete Guide to Growing,
Book SynopsisEnjoy a thriving, fragrant herb garden and use your harvest to bring beauty, flavor, and health to your everyday life. Tammi Hartung provides in-depth profiles of 101 popular herbs, including information on seed selection, planting, maintenance, harvesting, and drying. Hartung also shows you how to use your herbs in a variety of foods, home remedies, body care products, and crafts. Whether you’re a seasoned herbalist or planting your first garden, Homegrown Herbs will inspire you to get the most out of your herbs.
£16.14
Workman Publishing Temperate Garden Plant Families: The Essential
Book SynopsisLearn how to identify the most important temperate plant families Based on the most up-to-date research, Temperate Garden Plant Families spans the spectrum from Acanthaceae (the acanthus family) to Zingiberaceae (the ginger family), and reflects the current scientific consensus about the family status of the most popular garden genera. Introductory information includes an overview of family classification, plant nomenclature, and plant morphology. The comprehensive A–Z of plants includes profiles that include information on the number of species and genera, plant form, flowers, fruit, and a short description. Each profile is illustrated with color photographs and botanical illustrations. Botanists, horticulturists, gardeners, and students will all welcome this authoritative yet accessible reference.
£36.00
Workman Publishing Designing with Palms
Book Synopsis“If you want to successfully add more bold fronds and a tropical style to your landscape, Designing With Palms is the comprehensive book for you.” —Gardenista Palms are a landscape staple in warm, temperate climates worldwide. But these stunning and statement-making plants are large, expensive, and difficult to install, resulting in unique design challenges. In Designing with Palms, palm expert Jason Dewees details every major aspect of designing and caring for palms. This definitive guide shares essential information on planting, irrigation, nutrition, pruning, and transplanting. A gallery of the most important species showcases the range of options available, and stunning photographs by Caitlin Atkinson spotlight examples of home and public landscapes that make excellent use of palms.
£33.25
Workman Publishing Hypertufa Containers: Creating and Planting an
Book Synopsis“A complete guide to designing, making and planting hypertufa troughs.”—North American Rock Garden Society Hypertufa containers—also known as troughs—are rustic, striking, versatile, and perfect for small, Alpine plants. A mix of cement, perlite, peat, and water, they are simple and affordable to make at home. In Hypertufa Containers, Lori Chips details everything you need to know to make your own troughs and successfully garden in them. This hardworking book includes step-by-step instructions and color photography for making hypertufa containers in a variety of shapes and sizes. Plant portraits include growing and cultivation information, along with potting tips.
£18.04
Workman Publishing The Proven Winners Garden Book: Simple Plans,
Book SynopsisGarden with the confidence of a winner! Proven Winners is America’s #1 plant brand. And now they are sharing their expert plant knowledge and creative design ideas in their first book, The Proven Winners Garden Book. This definitive guide starts with lessons on how to prepare a space, tips on choosing the right design, and a primer on buying the right plants. Twelve garden plans provide simple design ideas that will add curb appeal to your home garden. They include: ·A welcoming entryway ·A butterfly and pollinator garden ·A fragrant flower garden ·A shady summertime retreat ·A deer-resistant gardenThere are an additional twenty-five container recipes that add color and pizzazz to gardens of all sizes—even on balconies and patios. The creative combinations include holiday themes, solutions for shade and other concerns, poolside ideas, and much more.
£14.24
Workman Publishing Plant Parenting: Easy Ways to Make More
Book Synopsis“Everything a plant parent needs to take their plant collection—and plant knowledge—to the next level.” —Maria Failla, founder, Bloom & Grow Radio podcast Do you have a passion for houseplants? A desire to grow more tomatoes? Do you want a garden bursting with colorful flowers? No matter what kind of plant fan you are, it’s easy to make more of your favorite plants—and it can be done for free! Plant Parenting is a beginner-friendly introduction to plant propagation. Leslie F. Halleck details the basic tools necessary, demystifies seed starting and saving, and shares easy-to-follow instructions for the most practical techniques. She also provides additional information on controlling pests and diseases and transplanting seedlings and cuttings. Charming, richly illustrated, and accessible, Plant Parenting is for anyone looking to make more of their favorite plants.
£18.04
Workman Publishing Grow Your Own Herbs: The 40 Best Culinary
Book SynopsisNothing tastes better than herbs harvested fresh from the garden!Grow Your Own Herbs shares everything you need to know to grow the forty most important culinary herbs. You’ll learn basic gardening information, including details on soil, watering, and potting. Profiles of 40 herbs—including popular varieties like basil, bay laurel, lemon verbena, tarragon, savory, thyme, and more—feature tasting notes, cultivation information, and harvesting tips. Additional information includes instructions for preserving and storing, along with techniques for making delicious pastes, syrups, vinegar, and butters. If you are new to gardening, have a limited space, or are looking to add fresh herbs to their daily meals, Grow Your Own Herbs is a must-have.
£12.99
Workman Publishing Groundbreaking Food Gardens: 73 Plans That Will
Book SynopsisFollow your zany muse and get creative with your vegetable garden. Niki Jabbour brings you 73 novel and inspiring food garden designs that include a cocktail garden featuring all the ingredients for your favorite drinks, a spicy retreat comprising 24 varieties of chile peppers, and a garden that’s devoted to supplying year-round salad greens. Created by celebrated gardeners, each unique design is accompanied by both plant lists and charming anecdotes. This fully illustrated collection glitters with off-beat personality and quirkiness.
£14.99
Workman Publishing Cattail Moonshine & Milkweed Medicine: The
Book SynopsisInternational Herb Association's 2017 Thomas DeBaggio Book Award Winner2016 Silver Nautilus Book Award Winner History, literature, and botany meet in this charming tour of how humans have relied on plants to nourish, shelter, heal, clothe, and even entertain us. Did you know that during World War II, the US Navy paid kids to collect milkweed’s fluffy white floss, which was then used as filling for life preservers? And Native Americans in the deserts of the Southwest traditionally crafted tattoo needles from prickly pear cactus spines. These are just two of the dozens of tidbits that Tammi Hartung highlights in the tales of 43 native North American flowers, herbs, and trees that have rescued and delighted us for centuries.
£16.14
Workman Publishing Niki Jabbour's Veggie Garden Remix: 224 New
Book Synopsis2019 American Horticultural Society Book Award Winner 2019 GardenComm Media Awards Gold Medal Winner Best-selling author Niki Jabbour invites you to shake up your vegetable garden with an intriguing array of 224 plants from around the world. With her lively “Like this? Then try this!” approach, Jabbour encourages you to start with what you know and expand your repertoire to try related plants, many of which are delicacies in other cultures. Jabbour presents detailed growing information for each plant, along with fun facts and plant history. Be prepared to have your mind expanded and catch Jabbour’s contagious enthusiasm for experimentation and fun in the garden.
£14.24
Workman Publishing Mini Meadows: Grow a Little Patch of Colorful
Book SynopsisThe word “meadow” conjures images of wide expanses of land, but a mini meadow — a kind of informal flower garden started with seed sown directly into the soil — can be any size; plus, it’s fun, easy to grow, and good for the planet. With as little as 50 square feet and for less than $20, gardeners can plant a colorful meadow that demands little in the way of space, mowing, or maintenance, uses less water than a traditional lawn, and provides habitat for pollinators — not to mention a natural exploration space for children. From choosing the right variety of seeds, preparing the soil, sowing evenly, and watering well, author Mike Lizotte guides readers through the process of successfully creating a miniature meadow that suits their climate, soil, and growing goals, whether planting to beautify a hellstrip, halt erosion, fill a boggy spot, or establish a nesting area for bees and butterflies. Mini Meadows offers gardeners of all levels the keys to creating, caring for, and reaping the rewards of thriving meadows through the seasons, year after year.
£12.99
Workman Publishing Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies: How to Create a
Book SynopsisExpert herbalist Maria Noël Groves has advice for budding herb gardeners: grow just what your body needs! In Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies, Groves provides 23 garden plans specially tailored to address the most common health needs, along with simple recipes for using each group of herbs. Discover the three to six herbs that are most effective for what ails you, whether you’re seeking headache relief, immune support, stress relief, or a simple daily tonic. For chronic stomach problems, marshmallow, plantain, rose, fennel, and calendula make the perfect medicine, with recipes for tummy tea and gut-healing broth. Groves teaches you how to plant, harvest, and care for each medicinal herb, and in all of her plant suggestions, she emphasizes safe, effective, easy-to-grow herbs that provide abundant harvests and can be planted in containers or garden beds.
£17.09
Timber Press (OR) My Garden
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£32.00
£20.79
Quadrille Publishing Ltd Little Book, Big Plants: Bring the Outside in
Book SynopsisLearn how to care for your own houseplant giants, from the glorious Fiddle Leaf Fig and impressive Banana Plant to the ever-popular Monstera – this book will cover 45 favourites and include everything you need to know about creating your own indoor jungle.Little Book, Big Plants will not only instruct you on how to best care for your gentle giants, but will also show you how to encourage growth and make your own natural fertiliser as you increase the size of your collection.Colourful, fun and gifty, this is the perfect companion for anyone looking to grow their plant family and take their foliage to the next level.
£9.50
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Grow Your Own Food: 35 Ways to Grow Vegetables,
Book SynopsisGet the best out of any type of garden without spending a fortune, whether it’s a small window box or a hard patio, with Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell’s brilliant guide to growing crops in pots. Using containers or pots as a base for your gardening is so versatile. Try making an eye-catching design feature by growing nasturtiums in a metal bucket, or grow wild arugula on your window ledge in a kitchen colander. Growing your own crops is not only rewarding and fun, but you’ll be doing your bit for the environment too, as well as being able to ensure that all your crops are produced organically, whilst saving money at the same time. This book is packed with tips and techniques, from companion planting to deter pests, to choosing the right container for the right crop, along with a wealth of other gardening advice. Grow Your Own Food tempts the novice gardener to get growing and the more experienced gardener to grow organically, producing crops that are a pleasure to grow, harvest, and eat.Trade ReviewIt's time to grow your own and this is a good starting point - Easy Gardens
£12.34
Organic Herb Gardener The
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£11.24
Briza A to Z of garden maintenance
Book SynopsisFrom algae to organic gardening, earthworms to water features, this is an alphabetically arranged guide to maintaining the typical South African garden. Learn more about essentials like feeding and pruning, how to conserve water, sow seed and care for plants both indoors and out; and enjoy the whimsical or esoteric aspects of gardening, with companion plants, gardening by the light of the moon and the links between plants and the signs of the zodiac. The title is filled with a host of environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional garden care practices, together with an experienced horticulturist's tips on how to achieve and maintain a garden to be proud of. Whether you live near the sea or in the dry interior, garden on a farm or in a tiny space there will be valuable information relevant to the needs of your garden space.
£15.15
Briza Growing orchids in South Africa: A gardener's
Book SynopsisThe exquisite charm, beauty and fragrance of orchids have fascinated people for many centuries, and will no doubt continue to do so for many more. Gone are the days when people believed that growing orchids is only for a select few rich gardeners. This title shows how orchids can be grown in an everyday garden. Learn how to treat your orchids (and most of them are not fussy at all!), how much water and shade they would need, what to feed them how to propagate your plants. Most species are discussed in detail, and the accompanying photographs will help you to identify the different kinds. Growing orchids is a fascinating, easy and extremely satisfying hobby. However, be warned when you buy your first orchid - with it comes an instant, life-long addiction.
£17.95
Briza Culinary herbs & spices of the world
Book SynopsisCulinary Herbs & Spices of the World is a reference guide to more than 120 different culinary herbs, spices and flavourings from all the well-known culinary traditions of the world. It is a scientifically accurate and richly illustrated review of the physical appearance, correct names, botany, geographical origin, history, cultivation, harvesting, culinary uses and flavour ingredients of more than 120 different herbs and associated species. A new perspective on the botanical and chemical principles of tastes and flavours is presented, making it an interesting and colourful contribution to the culinary exploration of the world. A fully illustrated, scientifically accurate guide to practically all commercial herbs and spices, with more than 600 colour photographs. Written in an easy style with notes on propagation, cultivation and culinary uses, the book will appeal to a wide readership, from gardeners and food enthusiasts to botanists and academics. Some exotic herbs and spices - especially from Africa and China - are introduced for the first time to European and American readers. The best-known use or signature dish for each herb or spice is given, highlighting hitherto poorly known culinary traditions. Introductory chapters include a concise overview of the main culinary traditions of the world and a fascinating glimpse into the chemistry of taste and flavour. Includes a quick guide and checklist to the culinary herbs and spices of the world.
£23.40
Prospect Books Vegetables: Proceedings of the Oxford Symposium
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£27.00
Northern Bee Books Plants of Significance to Bees
Book SynopsisThe book was written as reference material to aid in the study of the National Diploma in Beekeeping (NDB). This is why the backbone of the book is the NDB plant list. However, for the NDB there is an expectation that the candidate will demonstrate knowledge beyond that of the plant list. So there are additional plant families and individual species included to give the reader a more rounded knowledge of the subject. The book aims to bring knowledge of the plant families and their traits as well as in-depth information about the structure of the pollen of the important plants for honeybees. However, where possible there is reference to non-honey bee species to ensure that knowledge of other pollinators is included and considered. It should also serve as a valuable reference book for anyone studying pollen microscopy. It is the first time that pollen light-microphotographs have been shown with electron photomicrographs in a book of this type. The book will also serve as a suitable guide for the gardener who is planting for bees or more generally for pollinators.
£16.62
Briza Publications,South Africa Garden Succulents
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£26.96
Briza Grow Your Own
Book SynopsisGrow your own is a comprehensive guide providing practical guidelines that will teach you how to fully utilise your garden (large or small) by means of alternative as well as traditional growing methods. The recommendations aren't limited to the more ordinary plants, either. Grow any variation of vegetables, fruit, nuts or even herbs and spices. This guide is logically presented to discuss the respective plants along with brief, but thorough, guidelines detailing requirements for soil preparation, propagation, cultivation, harvest and storage. Enjoy additional tips about cultivating in containers, choosing the most suitable plants for different spaces, deterring pests, companion planting, and combatting diseases and other problems. A handy summary about each plant offers a quick reference with nifty textboxes that highlight other interesting facts about the plant species concerned, to gain some bonus insights.
£23.40
£36.99
The University of Chicago Press The Gardeners Guide to Prairie Plants
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Natural-lawn enthusiasts will rejoice at this incredibly thorough volume about native prairie plants. Prairie Nursery president/consulting ecologist Diboll and landscape designer/botanist/photographer Cox provide charts that detail what botanists and science-savvy gardeners need to know as they explore and plan a prairie garden. . . . An excellent addition to any library, this plant guide will prove to be a lasting resource for gardeners and nature lovers." * Library Journal *"This exceptional guide to plants of the American prairies offers information about every feature of these native plants that a gardener might wish to know. The text and lovely color photographs present lucid details of each plant’s life from 'birth to bloom to seed.' Both experienced gardeners and novices will find ample knowledge of plant lives on these pages. Not only do the authors provide thorough descriptions of life cycles for 148 plant species, but they also emphasize how the lives and well-being of prairie plants are interwoven with the lives of animals, microbes, and abiotic features of their environments. With the information presented in this exhaustively researched guide, gardeners can restore some of the rich tapestry of prairie life that has been lost by conversion of the once vast native prairies to cropland." * James B. Nardi, University of Illinois *“If you are looking for the complete—and I do mean complete—guide to prairie ecosystems, you will not do better than this much-needed book. Diboll and Cox cover not only what prairie species look like at each of their growth stages (a first!), they also dive deep into their historical and ecological roles in prairie ecosystems.” * Douglas W. Tallamy, University of Delaware *“I recommend this book to anyone in the fields of horticulture and ecology, and especially those interested in native prairie plants, from master gardeners to beginning gardeners. This book is the best reference on the subject I have ever seen, and it has been needed it for many years. This book provides closeup of every stage for each species’ life cycle, including the seedling, emerging leaves in early spring, stem leaves, flowers, and seedheads. Let's get it in every library, university horticulture classes, ecology group, nature preserve, and to everyone who grows native prairie plants so that our butterflies and other wild things that depend on these plants are happy, and our planet is a better place to live.” * Stephanie Cohen, "The Perennial Diva" and emeritus editor of "Fine Gardening" *“The Gardener’s Guide to Prairie Plants provides both inspiration and information that is extremely useful to both beginning prairie aficionados and professional landscape designers and ecological restorationists. The coverage of 148 species, with photographs of them at all stages: from newly-germinating seedlings to mature flowering and seed-producing plants is particularly illuminating. Authors Neil Diboll and Hilary Cox draw on decades of first-hand experience in propagating, growing, and using native prairie plants in gardens and landscapes that are both ecologically sound and beautiful in this handsome volume.” * Darrel Morrison, author of “Beauty of the Wild” *"The Gardener's Guide to Prairie Plants is the first book to include numerous photographs illustrating each stage of a plant’s life cycle, allowing the reader to identify them throughout the growing season. This is the book I wish I had twenty-five years ago when I started planting prairie plants in my garden. The authors do an excellent job of explaining the unique characteristics of each species, how to grow them to sustain pollinator and wildlife, and incorporating them into gardens or seeded meadows. Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your knowledge, this book is an inspiring and informative resource that will enhance your appreciation for prairie plants, their beauty, and function in gardens or large scale prairie restorations." * Heather Holm, author of "Pollinators of Native Plants" *"Comprehensive and beautiful. . . . [The book conveys] so much information in a very accessible way." * Piet Oudolf, garden designer *"A much needed and welcome resource written by two of the field’s most recognized experts. . . It will be a valuable resource for early spring weeding, as it’s almost impossible to find photos of seedlings, a time when it’s easiest to remove them. The book has much more to offer—from advice on how to establish prairie plantings to information about managing soils. It’s a must-have resource for native plant lovers." -- Julie Sakellariadis * The Real Dirt, the newsletter of the Garden Club of America *Table of Contents1. How to Use This Book 2. History and Ecology of the Prairie 3. Understanding Your Soil 4. Designing, Planting, and Maintaining Prairie Gardens 5. Prairie Species Pages MonocotsDicots Grasses and Sedges 6. Establishing a Successful Prairie Meadow 7. Burning Your Prairie Safely (and Having Fun, Too!) 8. Propagating Prairie Plants from Seed 9. Propagating Prairie Plants Vegetatively 10. The Prairie Food Web 11. Prairie-Seed Mixes 12. Tables Notes Index
£26.60
Columbia University Press Garden Variety The American Tomato from
Book SynopsisJohn Hoenig explores the path by which the tomato went from a rare seasonal crop to America’s favorite vegetable. Garden Variety illuminates American culinary culture from 1800 to the present, challenging a simple story of mass-produced homogeneity and demonstrating the persistence of diverse food cultures throughout modern America.Trade ReviewA well-written book that demonstrates that the story of industrial food may not be nearly as linear or as top-down as we have thought. -- James McWilliams, Texas State UniversityTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. The Early American Tomato2. The Tomato on the Farm: Culinary and Agricultural Advancements, 1820–19003. A Tomato for All Seasons: The Development of the Twelve-Month Fresh and Processed Tomato Industries, 1880–19454. Consuming Tomatoes: Culinary Creativity and Expansion in the Age of Industrialization5. “A Poor Tomato Is Better Than No Tomato”: The Harvester and the Commodification of the Tomato6. Meet the Farmer or Become One: Challenging Commercial Food CultureConclusionNotesBibliographyIndex
£27.00
Indiana University Press Shrubs Large and Small Natives and Ornamentals
Book SynopsisAddresses shrubs and how to determine which you should plant among your perennials and whereTrade ReviewThis book is a little gem for any Midwest gardener looking for shrubs to 'become a major part of the fabric not only of our gardens, but of our lives.' Andrews, master gardener, author, and dean of the faculties emerita at Indiana University, will help you achieve this. * Chicago Botanic Garden *Because shrubs are so trouble free, people tend not to give them the respect they deserve. Andrews's horticultural experience is so vast she can speak to all of us, whether advanced gardeners or beginners. This book is a wonderful companion to Perennials Short and Tall and as always, Harris's charming and accurate paintings will help us to look at their subjects in a new light. -- Roberta Diehl * member INPAWS (Indiana Native Plant & Wildflower Society) *Table of ContentsList of IllustrationsPrefaceIntroduction1. Shrubs Are Versatile2. Shrubs Attract Wildlife3. Bringing Flowers IndoorsGalleryAppendixesReferencesZone MapIndex
£19.79
Yale University Press Redesigning the American Lawn
Book SynopsisThis work argues that the dedication of the Americans to maintaining beautiful lawns is contributing to the environmental problems facing the planet. It offers strategies for creating aesthetically pleasing and ecologically sound lawns. This updated edition adds a new chapter and illustrations.Trade Review"An extremely readable summation of the origins of the addiction to lawns, and of the environmental reasons why Americans should kick the habit." Anne Raver, New York Times Book Review "A manual for improving a large part of the American environment while reducing pollution, saving Americans a large amount of money, and beautifying the landscape." Edward O. Wilson"
£29.70
WW Norton & Co Interior Landscapes Horticulture Design
Book SynopsisA complete guide to designing, constructing, and maintaining eye-catching interior landscapes.Trade Review"This inspiring book will give you many ideas on what you can accomplish with your indoor plants." -- Washington Daily News
£37.99
WW Norton & Co Orchid Muse
Book SynopsisFifteen stories of obsession starring these dazzling flowers, enhanced by radiant four-colour artTrade Review"[Orchid Muse] combines cultural advice with historical information… The easy style makes it a pleasure to read with the added benefit of gaining new knowledge.”" -- Clare Hermans - RHS Orchid Review"An entertaining romp through the history of human adventures with orchids." -- Dominique Browning - The Wall Street Journal"If flowers are how plants have sex, orchids are the sexiest “harlot-nymphs” of them all, as Erica Hannickel reveals in this delightful and exquisitely explicit ode to orchidelirium." -- Adam Leith Gollner, author of "The Fruit Hunters""A fascinating survey of one of the world’s most intriguing (and provocative!) blooms, complete with lush illustrations. This book is an enchanting read for any gardener, house plant enthusiast, or history lover." -- Jessica Roux, author of "Floriography""A fun fascinating romp through the history of the world’s favorite flower." -- Bruce Rogers, author of "The Orchid Whisperer""[A] beautifully produced book... Orchid Muse is a learned and interestingly hybrid text: part essay collection and part handbook... the tightly written and well-digested histories expand its utility beyond the how-to-guide." -- Cal Flyn - Prospect
£26.59
John Wiley & Sons Inc Horticultural Reviews V27 15
Book SynopsisHorticultural Reviews is an ongoing series presenting state-of-the-art review articles on research in the production of commercial horticultural crops: vegetables, fruits, nuts, and ornamental plants of commercial importance.Table of ContentsContributors. Dedication: John V. Possingham (Keith Boardman). 1. The Molecular Biology of Flowering (Steve vanNocker). I. Introduction. II. Arabidopsis as a Model for Flowering-Time Studies. III. Floral Inductive Pathways. IV. Role of Carbohydrates. V. Control of Meristem Identity. VI. Competency. VII. Conclusion and Perspectives. Literature Cited. 2. Floral Homeotic Gene Regulation (Robert G. Franksand Zhongchi Liu). I. Introduction. II. Conservation of the ABC Functions in Angiosperms. III. Positive Regulators of Floral Organ Identity Genes. IV. Negative Regulators of Floral Organ Identity Genes. V. Summary. Literature Cited. 3. Lingonberry: Botany and Horticulture (IngerHjalmarsson and Rodomiro Ortiz). I. Introduction. II. History. III. Botany. IV. Management of Natural Stands V. Horticulture. VI. Summary and Future Prospects. Literature Cited. 4. Caper Bush: Botany and Horticulture (Gabriel O.Sozzi). I. Introduction. II. Botany. III. Ecophysiology. IV. Horticulture. V. Postharvest Technology. VI. Composition and Utilization. VII. International Trade. VIII. Concluding Remarks. Literature Cited. 5. Water Relations and Irrigation Scheduling in Grapevine(M. H. Behboudian and Zora Singh). I. Introduction. II. Phenology. III. Aspects of Water Relations. IV. Irrigation of Vineyards. V. Quality Attributes for Wine, Dried, Table, and JuiceGrapes. VI. Future Prospects. Literature Cited. 6. Physiology and Biochemistry of Superficial Scald of Applesand Pears (Morris Ingle). I. Introduction. II. Scald Symptoms and Cell Changes. III. Biochemistry of Scald. IV. Physiology of Scald. V. A Model of Scald Development. VI. Prospects. Literature Cited. 7. Health Functional Phytochemicals of Fruit(Wilhelmina Kalt). I. Introduction. II. Citrus. III. Grapes and Wine. IV. Vaccinium. V. Other Fruits. VI. Conclusions. Literature Cited. 8. Producing Sods over Plastic in Soilless Media(Henry F. Decker). I. Introduction. II. Producing Sods in Soilless Media. III. Development of the Concept. IV. Producing Mature Sods over Plastic. V. Producing Sods for Golf Greens. VI. Solving the Problem of a Stable Continuum. VII. Subsequent Proposals in the Genre. VIII. Manufacturing Sods. IX. New Machinery. X. Future Potential. XI. Summary. Literature Cited. Subject Index. Cumulative Subject Index. Cumulative Contributor Index.
£278.96
John Wiley & Sons Inc Trees in the Urban Landscape
Book SynopsisThis practical guide offers tools for making detailed assessments of sites that pose problems or present opportunities for proposed and existing tree plantings in urban environments. It addresses the increasingly important needs of those involved in the greening of cities, and offer detailed guidance on design decisions.Trade Review"...of considerable interest for designers, managers, operators, teachers and for practitioners, too...the perfect reference for addressing the complex issues involved in city greening." (Advances in Horticultural Science, Vol.2, 2005)Table of ContentsPreface. Chapter 1. Doing it Right from the Start: Successful Urban Plant Establishment. What Went Wrong? Think Like a Tree: A Rational Process for Successful Plant Establishment. Back to Basics. A Process of Plant Establishment. Right Plant/Right Place/No Place. Nature or Nurture. Coming Full Circle. Reference Cited. Chapter 2. Site Assessment and Analysis: An Overview. Above-Grade Factors. Belowground Factors. Decision Making Based on Site Assessment. References Cited. Chapter 3. Modification of Soils. Background: Issues for Soil Modification. Soils Under Pavements: Structural Soils. Soil Volume Calculations. Spatial Configuration of the Planting Area. Surface Treatment over the Rooting Zone. Ameliorating the Effects of Grade Changes. Drainage Principles and Techniques. References Cited. Chapter 4. Plant Selection. What Functions Do Plants Serve in the Urban Environment? How Do We Begin Matching the Plant to the Site? Current Strategies. The Case for Visual Uniformity. The Case for Species Diversity. A Solution. Recommended Groups of Visually Compatible Trees. Selecting and Using a Plant Group. Additional Recommended Tree Groups. Reference Cited. Chapter 5. Transplanting and Initial Care in the Landscape. Plant Quality and Nursery Production Practices. Methods of Production and Harvest. Some Trees Are More Difficult to Transplant Successfully Than Others. Tree Size. The Process of Handling and Storage. Planting Procedure. References Cited. Chapter 6. Site Preservation and Management. Appendix I: Tree and Large Shrub Tolerance of Varying Soil Moisture, Soil pH, and Salt Conditions. Appendix II: Model Soil Specifications. Appendix III: Model Landscape/Planting Specification. Index.
£77.36
University of California Press Designing California Native Gardens
Book SynopsisAims to convey the diversity and beauty of California's native plants and demonstrates how they can be brought into ecologically sound, attractive, workable, and artful gardens. This book includes sample plans for a native garden design accompanied by drawings, color photographs, a plant list, tips on successful gardening with individual species.Trade Review"This book not only tells you all about hundreds of these beautiful plants but -- most important -- how and where to deploy them to great effect." San Jose Mercury News "This excellent book is a must-read for anyone interested in cultivating native plants and working them into a landscape plan." -- Robert Walch Salinas Californian "Here's a beautiful and very informative book that any gardener who lives in California will love reading." -- Robert Walch Bookloons.com "A beautiful and very informative book." -- Robert Francis Aptos Times
£29.70
University of California Press Growing California Native Plants Second Edition
Book SynopsisA guide for both experienced and novice gardeners in California. It covers trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, bulbs, grasses, and vines, and also includes a plant selection guide.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments GARDENING WITH NATIVE PLANTS California Plant Habitats Designing a Native Garden Propagation and Planting Tending a Native Garden PLANT DESCRIPTIONS Trees Shrubs Perennials Annuals Bulbs Vines Grasses PLANT SELECTION GUIDE Glossary Resources Art Credits Index
£22.50
University of California Press Breaking Through Concrete
Book SynopsisDocuments twelve successful urban farm programs, from an alternative school for girls in Detroit, to a backyard food swap in New Orleans, to a restaurant supply garden on a rooftop in Brooklyn. This title offers practical advice such as composting and keeping livestock in the city, decontaminating toxic soil, and changing zoning laws.Table of ContentsForeword by Mark Winne Preface by David Hanson Introduction by Edwin Marty 1. P-Patch Community Garden Program, Seattle, Washington * The Neighborhood Garden HOW TO: Change Your City's Urban Agriculture Zoning Codes 2. Homeless Garden Project, Santa Cruz, California * The Farm as Therapy HOW TO: Grow Good, Safe Food 3. Fairview Gardens and the Center for Urban Agriculture, Santa Barbara, California * The Historic Farm HOW TO: Plant Perennial Fruit Trees in the City 4. Denver Urban Gardens, Denver, Colorado * The Garden as Community HOW TO: Turn Your Waste into Black Gold Compost 5. Kansas City Center for Urban Agriculture, Kansas City, Kansas and Missouri * The Farm for Profit HOW TO: Access Start-Up Capital for Urban Food Projects 6. Versailles Community, New Orleans, Louisiana * Backyards of Bounty HOW TO: Develop a Congregational Urban Farm 7. Jones Valley Urban Farm, Birmingham, Alabama * The Education and Production Farm HOW TO: Engage the Community with Education Programs 8. Greensgrow, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania * The Nonprofit, For-Profit Farm HOW TO: Rehabilitate Contaminated Soils 9. Eagle Street Rooftop Farm, Brooklyn, New York * The Rooftop Farm HOW TO: Convert Rooftops to Residential Gardens and Urban Farms 10. Catherine Ferguson Academy, Detroit, Michigan * The Alternative Curriculum Farm HOW TO: Raise Urban Livestock 11. Growing Home's Wood Street Urban Farm, Chicago, Illinois * The Job Training Farm HOW TO: Extend the Growing Season with Hoop Houses and Greenhouses 12. Sandhill Organics and Prairie Crossing, Grayslake, Illinois * The Peri-urban Farm HOW TO: Start an Urban Farm Conclusion by Edwin Marty Acknowledgments Bibliography
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