Download or read book The Conservatory written by Alan Stein and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Conservatory celebrates the history, technology, and architectural majesty of these light-filled structures

Download or read book Conservatory Style written by Jackum Brown and published by Universe Publishing(NY). This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born out of the heritage of structures first imagined by and constructed for the British aristocracy, the contemporary conservatory represents the ultimate in traditional elegance married to informal comfort. With or without plants and flowers, they come in every conceivable size and shape-square, oblong, octagonal, or whatever your pleasure. The conservatory adds a treasured space to any home and makes a strong statement of individual style. The conservatories surveyed here play a rich architectural role through the use of classic detailing or sophisticated modern materials. Some are based on graceful Victorian antecedents while others are modernist sculptures of glass and steel. The evocative photographs in the book survey the spectrum of styles and interior design-everything from a Zen-inspired glass perch where the landscape outside becomes the room to a casual lounging area enclosed by a virtual jungle canopy. Specific chapters focus on decorating and accessorizing and demystify difficult decisions (color schemes, floor materials, and controlling natural light). Recent advances in weatherproofing, glass engineering, flooring, lighting, and zoned heating and cooling are covered. Also included is an A-to-Z glossary of recommended plants plus a directory of manufacturers and suppliers.

Download or read book Rooftop Gardens written by Denise LeFrak Calicchio and published by Rizzoli International Publications. This book was released on 2011 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Showcases some of the best outdoor spaces of New York City through breathtaking full-color photographs--from the lush produce garden of Eli's Vinegar factory to a beautiful flower garden enclosed in a glass conservatory atop Park Avenue.

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 amateur s greenhouse and conservatory written by James Shirley Hibberd and published by . This book was released on 1873 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Conservatory Gardener written by Anne Swithinbank and published by White Lion Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The popular author and broadcaster Anne Swithinkbank has written the definitive guide to conservatory plants and how to grow them based on her own extensive experience of growing plants under glass.

Download or read book The Amateur s Greenhouse and Conservatory written by Shirley Hibberd and published by . This book was released on 1873 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Crystal Palaces written by Anne Cunningham and published by . This book was released on 2000-11 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Anne S. Cunningham reveals conservatory secrets for maintaining healthy plants and discusses the increasing focus on global biodiversity as well as the architectural elements that make each glasshouse unique. The glossary, bibliography, and index are especially helpful, as are hours of operation and contact information provided for each conservatory. Crystal Palaces is essential reading - or an ideal gift - for any gardener or garden lover."--BOOK JACKET.

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Conservatory Plants written by Ann Bonar and published by Trafalgar Square. This book was released on 1992 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully organized reference and guide to garden-room plants and how to grow them successfully. Describes and provides cultivation requirements for some 700 conservatory species, illustrated with 191 gorgeous color photographs. First published by Collins and Brown in 1992. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Download or read book Gardens of the North Shore of Chicago written by Benjamin F. Lenhardt, Jr. and published by The Monacelli Press, LLC. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A privileged view of private gardens along the shore of Lake Michigan, Chicago's Gold Coast. Ben Lenhardt, an avid gardener and preservationist, explores the rich tradition of gardening along the shore of Lake Michigan from Evanston to Lake Bluff. This area, which includes Winnetka, Highland Park, and Lake Forest, is one of the most affluent in the United States, and the gardens are verdant retreats, lushly planted and meticulously maintained. Twenty-five gardens are included, organized according to their design--classic, naturalistic, country, and experimental. Lenhardt's authoritative and engaging descriptions, based on detailed interviews with the owners, are complemented by vivid images by noted landscape photographer Scott Shigley.

Download or read book Conservatory and Greenhouse Gardening Collins Practical Gardener written by Lia Leendertz and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2014-09-11 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether it's a small citrus plant or a large vine, conservatory plants are more popular than ever. Collins Practical Gardener Conservatory & Greenhouse Gardening is bursting with practical advice and step-by-step instructions covering everything from choosing and planning a structure to filling it full of plants and keeping them thriving.

Download or read book Greenhouses and Conservatories written by Olivier de Vleeschouwer and published by Flammarion-Pere Castor. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Orangery to the Conservatory People have been looking for ways to protect fragile and tender plants since ancient China and the Roman Empire. Today's greenhouses originated in the mobile shelters designed in the Renaissance for the new species--orange and lemon trees, rare and precious spices--brought back to Europe during the great Age of Exploration. Glass Palaces Until the early nineteenth century, greenhouses were the exclusive plaything of the aristocracy. It was the Industrial Revolution, coupled with the Victorian vision of improvement for the masses, that led to the building of the magnificent public greenhouses that grace so many cities today. From London to Philadelphia via Adelaide and Buenos Aires, discover the beauties of these awesome structures that pay tribute to their farsighted and inspired designers. The Conservatory: a Way of Life The conservatory today is as much of a lifestyle statement as it ever was. The difference is that today, anyone can own a conservatory, as long as they have a few square meters to glass over. This section is full of design ideas and hints on how to make the most of your space and the best materials to use for construction and decoration, and is illustrated with beautiful photographs of the greenhouses of the famous, past and present. Address Book A goldmine of stunning greenhouses to visit in Europe and North America, plus a list of addresses to help you start planning your own conservatory, however modest or ambitious. Also includes a list of Websites for further help and advice. When visiting the superb public gardens of London, New York or Paris, it is hard to remember that the magnificent palaces andcathedrals of soaring glass that we so admire today began life as simple mobile shelters for precious plants brought back from the tropics. It was the nobility's taste for exotic fruit that led to the creation of ever more elaborate and extravangant greenhouses and conservatories. The nineteenth century saw the expansion of public gardens open to all, and the birth of such ambitious creations as the Crystal Palace and Kew Gardens in London. Today, the public greenhouse plays a vital role in sheltering rare and endangered species as part of breeding programs, while grand creations like the Eden Project in Cornwall or Montreal's Biodome are paving the way to the future. The private greenhouse or conservatory, although on a smaller scale, can be just as enchanting. It is a place to relax, to be with friends, to escape from the stresses of everyday living. Take inspiration from this beautifully illustrated book to create your own masterpiece, big or small, modern or traditional. Whether you have space for a separate greenhouse in your own grounds or simply decide to roof over a terrace of balcony with glass, "Greenhouses and Conservatories" will help you make the best of the space available.

Download or read book Conservatory and Indoor Plants written by Roger Phillips and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 1998 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this stunning book can be found well over 1,100 plants that will brighten the window sills, porches, greenhouses and conservatories of plant lovers, many of which can be moved on to the terrace or into the garden in the warmer months. Roger Phillips and Martyn Rix, using their world famous skills and authority, have combed the world to bring together the most attractive and suitable species for our delight. In this volume you will find camelias, magnolias, poppies, hibiscus, roses and perlargoniums to name but a few. The text and illustrations are arranged in botanical order and give information on size, colour, soil conditions and flowering times to enable you to select the plants that will make your conservatory or inside area as beautiful as possible all year round.

Download or read book Inspired by Nature written by Julia Sniderman Bachrach and published by Garfield Park Conservatory alliance. This book was released on 2008 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A visual history traces the evolution of the Garfield Park Conservatory, which was originally designed as a poetic interpretation of the Midwest landscape in prehistoric times, and looks at its influence on the development of the park and boulevard system on Chicago's West Side.

Download or read book Popular Conservatory Gardening and Furnishing written by William Davidson and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Gardening for Pleasure written by Peter Henderson and published by . This book was released on 1875 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Gardening for Pleasure written by Peter Henderson and published by Applewood Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peter Henderson's 1898 work focuses on useful information and helpful hints for those who garden for pleasure rather than profit.