Download or read book Rodale s Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs written by Claire Kowalchik and published by Rodale. This book was released on 1998-01-15 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information on the history, uses, range, and characteristics of more than one hundred herbs, and offers tips on growing them

Download or read book Garden Flowers of Autumn written by Ellen Eddy Shaw and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Way to Garden written by Margaret Roach and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2019-04-30 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A Way to Garden prods us toward that ineffable place where we feel we belong; it’s a guide to living both in and out of the garden.” —The New York Times Book Review For Margaret Roach, gardening is more than a hobby, it’s a calling. Her unique approach, which she calls “horticultural how-to and woo-woo,” is a blend of vital information you need to memorize and intuitive steps you must simply feel and surrender to. In A Way to Garden, Roach imparts decades of garden wisdom on seasonal gardening, ornamental plants, vegetable gardening, design, gardening for wildlife, organic practices, and much more. She also challenges gardeners to think beyond their garden borders and to consider the ways gardening can enrich the world. Brimming with beautiful photographs of Roach’s own garden, A Way to Garden is practical, inspiring, and a must-have for every passionate gardener.

Download or read book Autumn Crocus written by C. L. Anthony and published by . This book was released on 2013-02 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Plants That Kill written by Elizabeth A. Dauncey and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2018-03-06 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This richly illustrated book provides an in-depth natural history of the most poisonous plants on earth, covering everything from the lethal effects of hemlock and deadly nightshade to the uses of such plants in medicine, ritual, and chemical warfare"--Dust jacket.

Download or read book Plant Families written by Ross Bayton and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2017-10-07 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most of us lump plants together in one big family, and when pressed can only explain their grouping by what they’re not—not an animal, not a mineral, and so just a plant. In reality, there are hundreds of different plant families, each grouped logically by a unique family history and genealogy. This brings sense and order to the more than a quarter of a million different plant species covering a diverse spectrum that includes soaring sequoias (Cupressaceae), squat prickly pear (Cactaceae), and luxuriant roses (Rosaceae). Plant Families is an easy-to-use, beautifully illustrated guide to the more than one hundred core plant families every horticulturist, gardener, or budding botanist needs to know. It introduces the basics of plant genealogy and teaches readers how to identify and understand the different structures of flowers, trees, herbs, shrubs, and bulbs. It then walks through each family, explaining its origins and range, and describing characteristics such as size, flowers, and seeds. Each family is accompanied by full-color botanical illustrations and diagrams. “Uses For” boxes planted throughout the book provide practical gardening tips related to each family. We have much to gain by learning about the relationships between plant families. By understanding how botanists create these groupings, we can become more apt at spotting the unique characteristics of a plant and identify them faster and more accurately. Understanding plant families also helps us to make sense of—and better appreciate—the enormous biological diversity of the plant kingdom.

Download or read book Emily Dickinson s Gardening Life written by Marta McDowell and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A visual treat as well as a literary one…for gardeners and garden lovers, connoisseurs of botanical illustration, and those who seek a deeper understanding of the life and work of Emily Dickinson.” —The Wall Street Journal Emily Dickinson was a keen observer of the natural world, but less well known is the fact that she was also an avid gardener—sending fresh bouquets to friends, including pressed flowers in her letters, and studying botany at Amherst Academy and Mount Holyoke. At her family home, she tended both a small glass conservatory and a flower garden. In Emily Dickinson’s Gardening Life, award-winning author Marta McDowell explores Dickinson’s deep passion for plants and how it inspired and informed her writing. Tracing a year in the garden, the book reveals details few know about Dickinson and adds to our collective understanding of who she was as a person. By weaving together Dickinson’s poems, excerpts from letters, contemporary and historical photography, and botanical art, McDowell offers an enchanting new perspective on one of America’s most celebrated but enigmatic literary figures.

Download or read book The Garden Primer written by Barbara Damrosch and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 832 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers advice on buying and growing different kinds of plants with an emphasis on the use of native plant species and the techniques of organic gardening.

Download or read book The English Flower Garden written by William Robinson (F.L.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 788 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The English Flower Garden written by William Robinson and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book An Encyclopaedia of Gardening comprehending the theory and practice of horticulture floriculture arboriculture and landscape gardening including a general history of gardening in all countries etc written by John Claudius Loudon and published by . This book was released on 1822 with total page 1498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Book of Killer Plants written by Kit Carlson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-09-20 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully illustrated field guide to the 60 deadliest plants on Earth. This intriguing guide puts a spotlight on Mother Nature’s most lethal plants, from those that can harm wild animals to the ones that can kill even humans. Some of these plants may be lurking in your own backyard. This illustrated compendium features full profiles of each plant, including interesting facts, important identifying characteristics, toxicity level, physiology, the biochemistry of toxins, how to spot each plant, and more. This is a beautiful but practical guide for botanists, foragers, gardeners, survivalists, and nature lovers alike. With this guide, you can learn what to avoid and what to do if you come into contact with these dangerous plants. With this field guide, you will: - Learn the natural history of each plant. - View humanity’s fascinating relationship with these plants over the centuries—from medicinal purposes and cosmetics to rituals and murder. - Discover the fatal effects and how these plants target the body, from organ failure and seizures to skin rashes and nausea. - Understand poisonous plants’ evolution, and how they developed toxicity to deter herbivores and other predators. Explore these stunning but deadly works of nature that can poison, maim, and intoxicate. From nightshade and hemlock to monkshood, oleander, and castor bean, this is your fascinating guide to 60 of the world’s most life-threatening plants.

Download or read book The Bulb Expert written by D. G. Hessayon and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 1995 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers a whole range of bulbs which can provide indoor and outdoor displays all the year round.

Download or read book A Dictionary of English Names of Plants written by William Miller and published by . This book was released on 1884 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: