Hundreds of spectacular annuals, at-a glance growing information by the best experts in the field, inspired plant combinations, and more than 80 dazzling photos: how could any gardener do without this guide? It covers almost every type of annual in an encyclopedic directory, including some less well-known varieties from the Southwestern United States and Mexico: there are plants for drying; edible ones from Asia and Africa to enhance the herb garden and kitchen table; evening bloomers and morning glories; annuals to pick for a perfect bouquet and others that create shade; tropicals and tender ... View More...
Hundreds of spectacular annuals, at-a glance growing information by the best experts in the field, inspired plant combinations, and more than 80 dazzling photos: how could any gardener do without this guide? It covers almost every type of annual in an encyclopedic directory, including some less well-known varieties from the Southwestern United States and Mexico: there are plants for drying; edible ones from Asia and Africa to enhance the herb garden and kitchen table; evening bloomers and morning glories; annuals to pick for a perfect bouquet and others that create shade; tropicals and tender ... View More...
Hundreds of spectacular annuals, at-a glance growing information by the best experts in the field, inspired plant combinations, and more than 80 dazzling photos: how could any gardener do without this guide? It covers almost every type of annual in an encyclopedic directory, including some less well-known varieties from the Southwestern United States and Mexico: there are plants for drying; edible ones from Asia and Africa to enhance the herb garden and kitchen table; evening bloomers and morning glories; annuals to pick for a perfect bouquet and others that create shade; tropicals and tender ... View More...
Hundreds of spectacular annuals, at-a glance growing information by the best experts in the field, inspired plant combinations, and more than 80 dazzling photos: how could any gardener do without this guide? It covers almost every type of annual in an encyclopedic directory, including some less well-known varieties from the Southwestern United States and Mexico: there are plants for drying; edible ones from Asia and Africa to enhance the herb garden and kitchen table; evening bloomers and morning glories; annuals to pick for a perfect bouquet and others that create shade; tropicals and tender ... View More...
Writers have long found relaxation and inspiration in gardening, oftendiscussing their efforts in eloquent essays that seem to capture the very scent of the earth. This anthology brings together the best gardening essays from around the world and across the centuries. Highlights in this rich, satisfying collection include medieval herbalist John Gerard extolling the virtues of the potato, Czech playwright Karel Capek s celebrating the winter garden, Catherine Parr Traill s 1855 gardening tips, and a reminiscence of Thomas Hardy by his gardener, Bertie Stephens." View More...
This innovative books has all the recipes you need for making things from and for your garden
Anyone can enjoy more beauty and resources from their garden with the help of Great Garden Formulas The most complete collection of garden secrets ever compiled, it includes: -- Money-saving formulas made from household items -- Easy and safe pest control formulas -- Easy-to-make herbal edibles, crafts, and home remedies
Whether you want to blend tangy herb teas, make soaps, or just create a more aesthetically pleasing garden, this book has the answers. View More...
Do you want to know how you can harness the healing powers of mushrooms for profit and health?Are you interested in knowing how you can grow mushroom from scratch even if you are a complete beginner?Would you like to learn how to grow your mushrooms from the comfort of your own home?Mushrooms are a great option for helping us alleviate common medical conditions. You can grow it for personal use or farm it for commercial use and earn handsome profits. This book was written to guide you on how you can grow a wide variety of premium quality mushrooms even if you're never grown anything before.In ... View More...
Both the Taylor's Guides to individual plant groups and the Taylor's Weekend Guides on basic techniques and popular gardening styles are highly acclaimed and well established. We now enthusiastically add a quick-reference series for readers who don't have the time or the experience to do their own research. Taylor's 50 Best books highlight the most attractive foolproof plants and include detailed information that every gardener needs in order to grow them. Color photos, full-color drawings, and growing tips make each plant entry useful and complete. Six books introduce the series and cover the... View More...
Ornamental trees, shrubs, and flowers are an important component of modern life, from houseplants to trees in public parks. This authoritative and beautifully illustrated account provides a unique source of reference for all practitioners involved in the recognition, biology, and control of the pests of ornamental crops. The author recommends appropriate control measures, including the environmentally conscious methods of handpicking insects, eliminating insect hiding places, and using certain pesticide and chemical controls. Entomologists, horticulturists, pest control specialists, integrated... View More...
From best-selling author Niki Anderson (with Cristine Bolley), comes this collection of meditations that gardeners, both novices and long-time green thumbs, will enjoy. Readers will see that valuable lessons can be learned in the garden as we search for and recognize God there. View More...
By looking at innovative designs for town and city gardens all over the world, this book shows how both new and experienced urban gardeners can create gardens that are not only imaginative but are also imbued with a mood of peace and serenity. View More...
"Perfect Plants" brings together a wealth of information about 25 all-time favorite plants in one beautiful illustrated volume. This is a new breed of plant book, written by a team of leading plant experts, botanists, nursery owners and plant hunters. The profiles are divided into five sections-Early Risers, Sun Seekers, Show Stoppers, Strong Performers and Curiosities-followed by a comprehensive list of international suppliers and collections recommended by the plant experts. With its compelling combination of inspiration and knowledge, "Perfect Plants" will open gardeners' eyes to the divers... View More...
This profusely illustrated book by an expert in the Japanese art of flower arrangement surveys many techniques, from ancient to modern. American writer Mary Averill (1866-1954) offers practical advice drawn from her direct experience of the importance of flowers to daily life in Japan. More than 80 drawings depict the finer details of choosing flowers, proper use of foliage, combining different varieties of flowers, and the symbolism involved. Averill, also known as Kwashinsai Kiyokumei, was proficient in the Japanese art of ikebana and the author of Japanese Flower Arrangement Applied to West... View More...
This definitive lawn-care guide provides professional secrets, seasonal tips, and recipes for homemade fertilizers to improve the attractiveness and health of grass from seed to sod. Insider tips include how to avoid the most common mowing blunders, cure yellow grass with Epsom salts, and bug-proof a lawn with mouthwash. A detailed lawn-care calendar offers season-by-season advice on maintaining a thick, green lawn. Do-it-yourself homeowners, green thumbs, and gardening beginners will benefit from the tested, effective strategies for growing hearty grass using safe, inexpensive, natural produc... View More...
Whether on a lunch break visit to see an especially colorful maple in a nearby park or a month-long adventure from New England to the Smokies moving south with the color, Fall Color and Woodland Harvests is a wonderful companion for those who appreciate autumn's vibrant spectacle. Rich with color photographs that capture the hues of the season, this volume offers a species-by-species guide to the leaves of 100 species of the eastern United States and the fruits and seeds (the woodland harvests) of an additional 47 species, paying particular attention to the plants' locations and contributions ... View More...
