Download or read book Begonias written by Mark C. Tebbitt and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 2005 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Begonias have enormous horticultural appeal, are widely cultivated in the home, and include hardy species for the garden and semi-hardy species for containers. Concise descriptions, keys, and elegant illustrations of more than 300 commonly grown species and their most popular cultivars are included.

Download or read book Begonias written by Mike Stevens and published by Willowdale, Ont. : Firefly Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mike Stevens presents a complete and readable guide to one of the most popular flowering plant choices: begonias. The Begoniaceae has as many as 1,000 known and identified species plus countless hundreds of hybrids. This informative and practical guide for gardeners focuses on the popular tuberous begonias, and also includes: history and key discoveries culture of non-tuberous begonias large-flowered tuberhybrida in containers year-round basket begonias fertilizers, soils, watering and propagation creating your own hybrids remedies for pests, diseases and disorders 95 beautiful full color photographs With dozens of the author's recommended species and hybrids plus nursery sources and a bibliography, Begonias is a solid reference work.

Download or read book All about Begonias written by Bernice Brilmayer and published by . This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a new release of the original 1960 edition.

Download or read book The Begonia Bribe written by Alyse Carlson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-05-07 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Roanoke, Virginia, is home to some of the country’s most exquisite gardens, and it’s Camellia Harris’s job to promote them. But when a pint-sized beauty contest comes to town, someone decides to deliver a final judgment … A beauty pageant for little girls—the Little Miss Begonia Pageant—has decided to hold their event in a Roanoke park. Camellia is called in to help deal with the botanical details, the cute contestants, and their catty mothers. She soon realizes that the drama onstage is nothing compared to the judges row. There’s jealousy, betrayal, and a love triangle involving local newsman—and known lothario—Telly Stevens. And a mysterious saboteur is trying to stop the pageant from happening at all. But the drama turns deadly when Stevens is found dead, poisoned by some sort of plant. With a full flowerbed of potential suspects, Cam needs to dig through the evidence to uproot a killer with a deadly green thumb.

Download or read book A Begonia for Miss Applebaum written by Paul Zindel and published by Turtleback Books. This book was released on 1990 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discovering that their beloved former teacher Miss Applebaum is terminally ill, fifteen-year-old Henry and his friend Zelda accompany her on her excursions to the colorful parts of New York City and join her in confronting death with quiet courage.

Download or read book Begonias written by Eric Catterall and published by Crowood Press (UK). This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide focusing on begonias, is part of a series written by experts, which provides detailed information for those gardeners who wish to specialize in a particular variety of flower.

Download or read book Know Your Begonias written by Jack Krempin and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Tuberous Begonias written by Mark Tebbitt and published by . This book was released on 2020-09 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive, accessible study of the 14 wild, Andean species of tuberous Begonia and their garden hybrids. This book updates the taxonomy of the tuberous begonias and discusses their natural history, conservation, artificial selection, and cultivation.

Download or read book Begonias written by Mildred L. Thompson and published by Crown. This book was released on 1981 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Begonias of Peninsular Malaysia written by R. Kiew and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Begonia culture for amateurs written by B.C. Ravenscroft and published by Рипол Классик. This book was released on with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Begonia culture for amateurs: containing full directions for the successful cultivation of the begonia, under glass, and in the open air.

Download or read book A Guide to Begonias of Borneo written by Ruth Kiew and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 293 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 All for Love Endless Trekking in Search of Begonia written by Ching-I Peng and published by Amy Peng. This book was released on 2021-06-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a magic book of profound love. It’s about Begonia plants, about the life of a respectable botanist, Dr. Ching-I Peng, and about the legacies he left to this world. You may be amazed by the beauty of Begonia or curious about why many people take afancy to Begonia. Here in this book, Dr. Peng, a leading scholar in the field of Begonia diversity and evolution, will show you why. Somewhat like a travelogue, this book is the product of the author’s many expeditions to the wilderness. Anyone intent on scientific research or curious about how a botanic scientist works will be fascinated by Dr. Peng's wild stories recorded here with wit and humor—and wisdom. The book contains the gist of Dr. Peng's many talks, in which he shared his precious knowledge of Begonia to young scientists. Because of his passion and unselfishness, the real magic––sciences––can move on continuously. His love of Begonia can be passed on to future generations throughout the world. A real magic book, All for love: Endless trekking in search of Begonia will surely delight specialists as well as laymen. Dr. Shih-Hui Liu Assistant Professor Department of Biological Sciences National Sun Yat-sen University

Download or read book Tuberous Begonias written by Jack Larter and published by Crowood Press (UK). This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tuberous begonias are sensational flowers--their abundant blooms capture everyone's heart and eye. This authoritative guide introduces the best varieties and celebrates the great range of colors grown. Written by Jack Larter, who has devoted many years of love and toil to the plants, it covers everything that both novice and veteran need to know to grow blooms for the home, garden, and show bench.

Download or read book In Defense of Plants written by Matt Candeias and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Study of Plants in a Whole New Light “Matt Candeias succeeds in evoking the wonder of plants with wit and wisdom.” ―James T. Costa, PhD, executive director, Highlands Biological Station and author of Darwin's Backyard #1 New Release in Nature & Ecology, Plants, Botany, Horticulture, Trees, Biological Sciences, and Nature Writing & Essays In his debut book, internationally-recognized blogger and podcaster Matt Candeias celebrates the nature of plants and the extraordinary world of plant organisms. A botanist’s defense. Since his early days of plant restoration, this amateur plant scientist has been enchanted with flora and the greater environmental ecology of the planet. Now, he looks at the study of plants through the lens of his ever-growing houseplant collection. Using gardening, houseplants, and examples of plants around you, In Defense of Plants changes your relationship with the world from the comfort of your windowsill. The ruthless, horny, and wonderful nature of plants. Understand how plants evolve and live on Earth with a never-before-seen look into their daily drama. Inside, Candeias explores the incredible ways plants live, fight, have sex, and conquer new territory. Whether a blossoming botanist or a professional plant scientist, In Defense of Plants is for anyone who sees plants as more than just static backdrops to more charismatic life forms. In this easily accessible introduction to the incredible world of plants, you’ll find: • Fantastic botanical histories and plant symbolism • Passionate stories of flora diversity and scientific names of plant organisms • Personal tales of plantsman discovery through the study of plants If you enjoyed books like The Botany of Desire, What a Plant Knows, or The Soul of an Octopus, then you’ll love In Defense of Plants.

Download or read book Bones in the Begonias written by Dale Mayer and published by Valley Publishing Ltd.. This book was released on 2019-08-06 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Riches to rags. … Chaos continues. … Murders abound. … Honestly? Doreen Montgomery’s new life in Kelowna was supposed to be a fresh start after a nasty split from her husband of fourteen years, plus a chance to get her bearings and her life back on track. Instead her first week in her new hometown was spent digging up dead bodies, chasing clues, and getting in Corporal Mack Moreau’s way. But now that the old cold case has been solved, and the murderer brought to justice, Doreen believes things might go her way this week. When Mack hires her to whip his mother’s garden into shape, it seems like a second chance, both for Doreen’s new beginning in Kelowna and for her budding relationship with Mack. But, instead of digging up Mrs. Moreau’s struggling begonias and planting them in a better location, Doreen discovers another set of bones … and another mystery to solve. As the clues pile up, Mack makes it abundantly clear that he doesn’t want or need her help, but Doreen can’t resist the lure of another whodunit. As she and Mack butt heads and chase red herrings, Doreen’s grandmother, Nan, sets odds and places bets on who solves the crime first. All while a murderer is watching … cozy mystery; riches to rags; clean romance; animal mystery; cat and dog; mystery; Female sleuth; back yard mystery; Mystery; Animals; Parrots; Birds; Fun; amateur sleuths; mysteries with dogs; mysteries with Cats; Clean and wholesome;