Ameliorate These Flowers
Ameliorate These Flowers is a coloring book consisting of 52 different named flowers.
Floral Design and Blossom
A book filled with varied designs to assist the current and new enthusiast in floral designing. From basic designs to contemporary styling suited for all situations. Weddings, sympathy, party and Christmas etc. This with the use of varied fresh flower produce to suit the design. The book gives you the confidence to have a go and surprise yourself with your hidden creativity.
Flower Coloring Book
ADULT COLORING PAGES of beautiful flowers, floral designs, and bouquets. Flowers include roses, sunflowers, orchids, peonies, tulips, daisies, butterflies, and more! - Simple flower coloring pages for quick fun, or more complex pages to extend your coloring enjoyment. - RELAX, RESET, and RELIEVE. Coloring pages are designed with stress relief in mind. - REFLECTION. Remind yourself of all the natural beauty out there. A little slice of the world that has never faded in its meaning. Flowers and plants will forever be the symbol of life. This adult coloring book is great for holidays such as: - Mother's Day - Christmas - Easter - Valentine's Day - Birthdays - Anniversaries - Gift exchanges The perfect spring gift for adults, boys, girls, women, men, or grandparents. A coloring book makes a great gift for any occasion!
Weeds
Weeds is a beautiful collection of the most fascinating vagabond plants around. Gorgeous botanical illustrations from the Royal Horticultural Society's archives highlight the delicate charms of 50 captivating species, while in-depth profiles provide key information for the modern gardener on the identification, cultivation and usefulness of weeds. These subversive species no longer need to be seen as "plants out of place". Their natural untamed beauty, ability to thrive under challenging conditions, and the attraction of growing species native to their surroundings have all taken weeds from undesirable to covetable. In the modern wild garden, where harmony with nature is key, weeds are finally getting their moment in the sun.
Seasonal Planting Guide and Calendar for South Carolina School and Community Gardens
The Seasonal Planting Guide and Calendar for South Carolina School and Community Gardens is an easy-to-follow guide that includes gardening checklists, crop profiles, common insect pests, vegetable diseases, a harvesting guide, sample planting calendars, and expanded plans for year-round vegetable gardening in South Carolina
Fabulous Flowers
SIT BACK, RELAX AND BRING TO LIFE IN SOME OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FLORAL SCENERY FROM AROUND THE WORLD. A FUN, CREATIVE WAY TO UNWIND - FOR YOURSELF OR AS A GIFT FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL.Here's what you'll discover: 30 beautifully drawn illustrations of a diverse range of floral illustrations from flower pots to floral wallpaper style prints!Get creative with drawing in tulips, blossom, roses, magnolias, orchids, dahlias and many more...1 illustration per double page to minimise bleedthorugh and maximise your experienceDesigned for coloring pencils with fresh 90GSM white paper. This book is not recommended for use with gel pens, highlighters or paint.Hand-drawn everything by our talented in-house illustrators, each coloring page designed to give you a top tier drawing experience.Join many other happy customers and get your copy now!
Spring in Paris coloring book for adults relaxation
Spring in Paris coloring book for adults relaxationSpring coloring books, coloring book flowers adultThe designs in this spring in Paris coloring book are suitable for all skill levelsUnique gift idea for family and friends to celebrate the arrival of spring mingled with romanic French vibes...Big size 8.5" x 11"Mix of Simple & Complex DesignsSingle sided pagessuitable for all skill levelsA great gift idea for any occasion or holidayspring coloring books for adults; Coloring book flower adult;
Anticipation
This book is a photograph narrative of fifty years of the anticipation of the annual cycle of the emergence and waning of the flora-fauna (phenology) in a suburban backyard setting, illustrating the effects of environmental and climate change. The intention of the book is to demonstrate this anticipation of the annual activity of life, hopefully to plant an acquisitive seed in the reader to follow suit for a better appreciation and enjoyment of the anticipation of their environment.
Modern Japanese Ikebana
A modern approach to traditional Japanese floral design. Award-winning flower designer Shinichi Nagatsuka explains how anyone can create beautiful arrangements using his signature N Style method. Easy to follow, it is based on accent lines rather than the complex system of rules used for traditional Ikebana. Accent lines are the natural shapes of the flowers themselves--which means vertical arrangements require a different eye than horizontal or round ones, for example. By understanding how the shapes of flowers and plants affect your design, you'll learn to choose just the right ones to achieve your desired look and feel. With over 280 color photos and 42 projects, Modern Japanese Ikebana unlocks the mysteries of the art of Ikebana. By following the N Style method, you can bring a natural flow to your arrangements, achieving balance and an overall harmony of design.
Anticipation
This book is a photograph narrative of fifty years of the anticipation of the annual cycle of the emergence and waning of the flora-fauna (phenology) in a suburban backyard setting, illustrating the effects of environmental and climate change. The intention of the book is to demonstrate this anticipation of the annual activity of life, hopefully to plant an acquisitive seed in the reader to follow suit for a better appreciation and enjoyment of the anticipation of their environment.
Florida’s Best Fruiting Plants
*Details on how to turn your Florida yard into a cornucopia of delicious fruit*Plants will succeed in every region of the state.*Profiles of more than 80 species ranging from familiar strawberry to obscure jaboticaba*Maps and fruiting calendars to help with planning.
Gardening
This book is a result of three and a half years of weekly columns in the Newark (Ohio) Advocate many years ago. It was very well received, and I often got comments from people I came across about a certain article that was helpful. I simply wrote about the things I did, learned, and failed at over that time. Gardening can be funny, you will learn in this book. My husband was a major asset in gardening and in providing funny situations, but I think he liked getting hit in the head often. As for content, the articles follow the seasons of Ohio which came as I wrote them, but my sense is they can be far more widely applied in other areas of the country. I hope you learn from and enjoy reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it. Happy gardening! Jo Ann Wiblin
The Cottage Garden
"The Cottage Garden" is a fantastic vintage guide to gardening that focuses on smaller gardens and plots of land, especially in England. It contains a wealth of valuable information on the subject ranging from how to plan a garden and what to plant, to garden pests, seasonal considerations, pruning, propagating, and much more besides. This charming little book will appeal to gardeners new and old, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Garden Planning", "The Greenhouse and Garden Frame", "Bulbs", "Annuals", "The Herbaceous Border", "The Rose Garden", "The Rock Garden and Water Garden", "Lawns and Paths", "Trees and Shrubs", "The Fruit Garden", "The Vegetable Garden", "Insect Pests and Fungoid Diseases", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.
Lilies
Dramatic elegance and fragrance for your garden with lilies both exotic and quietly elegant.The lily is an emotive flower, with cultural connotations of romance, remembrance, love, and innocence. Revered from Greek and Roman mythology to the hybridizations of today, lilies permeate gardens, culture, and ceremonies with their classic floral beauty. From the ever-adored white lily to vibrant and exotic oriental lilies, these perennials are colorful, graceful adornments for any garden. Gracing the grounds from mid-spring until late autumn, lilies are dramatic and striking. The beautifully presented reference guide features more than 50 well-loved and unusual varieties of lily, from the towering and prolific Arabian Knight to the fiery L. 'Forever Susan', the pink, pollen-free L. Elodie to the six-foot-tall Giant Himalayan Lily. Find out how to care for your lilies, with practical tips for all kinds of gardens, containers and balconies.Georgianna Lane's captivating photographs showcase the splendor and variety of the lily, while Naomi Slade imparts her gardening expertise for the fullest blooms of this rewarding flower. this book will appeal to everybody who is after the best bloom for weddings, outdoor spaces or the most bountiful cut flowers.
Spring Flowers
Spring Flowers around our home in Southwest Georgia.
Extraordinary Orchids
Perching on tropical trees, partnering with fungi to reproduce, or deceiving birds and amorous insects to promote pollination, orchids fascinate. In the exquisitely illustrated Extraordinary Orchids, award-winning botanist and writer Sandra Knapp tells the stories behind some of the bizarre lifestyles and interactions that scientists have uncovered among many species of the orchid family. Orchids deserve such a visual celebration: parts of the orchid flower have shapes unlike any other flowering plant, and the sheer number of species means they have a seemingly endless ability to create ever more fantastical forms. In fact, many orchid common names refer to the shape-shifting forms of their flowers--the "man-orchids" or "monkey-orchids" are so called because of their resemblance to the primate form. Orchids lend themselves to depiction, and botanical artworks of them abound. Who could resist painting or drawing such odd shapes? Illustrated with stunning artwork, much from the archives of the Natural History Museum in London and never before published, Extraordinary Orchids includes depictions from celebrated botanical artists such as Ferdinand and Franz Bauer, Arthur Harry Church, and Sydney Parkinson, revealing the weird and wonderful lives of this most diverse of plant families.
A Gardener’s Compendium Volume 3 Gardening with the Senses
Gardening with the Senses is the third book in A Gardener's Compendium series by horticulturist and landscape designer, Teresa Watkins. A Gardener's Compendium is a garden nirvana of botanical and gardening anecdotes, poems, quotes, stories, and trivia, provides context and original sources. Volume 3 - Gardening with the Sense's collection includes all of the five senses, scent, sight, sound, taste, and touch, along with common sense, and the sense of well-being. Divided into distinct chapters with easy-to-find indexes, Teresa's research brings facts, whimsy, wit, and history, to garden devotees, book lovers, and writers looking for a lovely afternoon of reading, or that perfect sentiment or poem to pen in a card, letter, or article. How many senses can you name? Teresa Watkins discovers them all through great authors, poets, historians and just wonderful gardeners. In Volume 3 - Gardening with the Senses she adds one more, Gardening with Sage or common sense sure to be a favorite. Experience anew the amazing world of plants as they stimulate the senses of scent, touch, sight, sound, and taste. Rediscover how the senses were perceived over hundreds of years fresh from the garden. Tom MacCubbin, Best-selling garden author, radio, television, and newspaperFlorida Month-by-Month Gardening Guide (Cool Springs Press 2014) In A Gardener's Compendium - Gardening with the Senses Teresa Watkins explores centuries of experiences of life intertwined with nature. This is an ideal break from the everyday and is a delightful book that you will want to keep nearby as a creative muse. Brie Arthur, Best-selling author and horticulturist, The Foodscape Revolution (St. Lynn's Press, 2017)The greatest gift of the garden is the restoration of the five senses.Hanna Rion Van Beck (1875 - 1924) English painter and children books' illustrator Let's Make A Flower Garden (1912) #England #health #rejuvenation
Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & Butterflies: Southeast
Plan Your Landscape or Garden to Help Beloved Backyard Visitors The presence of birds, bees, and butterflies suggests a healthy, earth-friendly place. These most welcome guests also bring joy to those who appreciate watching them. Now, you can turn your yard into a perfect habitat that attracts them and, more importantly, helps them thrive. Acclaimed author and expert entomologist Jaret C. Daniels provides all the information you need in this must-have guide for northern Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Learn how to landscape and create pollinator gardens with native plants. The book begins with an in-depth introduction to native pollinators and to birds. It's followed by a "field guide" section to more than 100 native plants that are widely available to utilize, are easy to care for, and provide great benefit to birds, bees, and butterflies. The species are organized by level of sunlight needed and then by plant types. Each species includes full-color photographs and information about hardiness zones, what they are most likely to attract, soil requirements, light levels, and Jaret's notes. As an added bonus, you'll make use of blooming charts, tips on attracting specific species, and more! Plus, the invaluable garden plans and projects show you just what to do and can be customized to suit your own specific interests. Plan, plant, and grow your beautiful garden, with native plants that benefit your favorite creatures to watch and enjoy.
Flowers Mandala Coloring Book
����Enter TaniTatiana's World of Flowers Mandala to express your creativity while coloring!Beautifully colored illustrations are provided, along with a creativity page, from patterning and combinations to shading and color theory.Various levels of intricacy from beginner to advance our book will keep you excited and inspired to color our beautiful patterns, swirls, and much more.����Why Our Coloring Book Is Different Than Others: ⭐ Designed with love, perfect for every skill level ⭐ Creative & beautiful illustrations including flowers, swirls, patterns, and ornaments ⭐ Over 130 gorgeous designs to color ⭐ Wide variety of themes ⭐ Single-sided coloring pages to avoid bleed-through ⭐ Color the pages with a crayon, pen, marker, and/or crayon of your choice. Satisfaction Guaranteed! Adults will be driven to a stunning world for a complete session of relaxation and stress relief..
Texas Fruit & Vegetable Gardening
In this updated 2nd edition of Texas Fruit & Vegetable Gardening, you'll find much-needed advice and practical tips on growing an edible garden, no matter which part of The Lone Star State you call home. Growing in Texas isn't easy. It's either too hot, too cold, too wet, or too dry. The state ranges from a cold winter climate in the north to an almost tropical one in the south. And it goes from very alkaline limestone soils in the Hill Country to extremely acidic soils in East Texas. That's why this region-specific garden guide is a must-have for every Texas gardener! Seasoned horticulturist, conservationist, garden writer, and seventh-generation Texan Greg Grant simplifies the ins and outs of Texas gardening and serves as your guide to success. Regardless of whether you're tending an in-ground plot, a small container garden, or a series of raised beds, Texas Fruits & Vegetable Gardening is an invaluable resource. From soil preparation and starting seeds to fertilizer tips and techniques for safely managing Texas's most troublesome vegetable garden pests, you'll find all the answers you're looking for. Inside, you'll find detailed profiles of over 60 edible plants that thrive in Texas's distinctive growing conditions, including favorites like cantaloupe, tomatoes, collards, summer squash, okra, and pomegranates. In addition to vegetables and fruits, also featured are popular herbs and even edible nuts. Helpful charts and planting graphs keep you on track, while the garden maintenance tips found throughout ensure a lush, productive, and high-yielding garden. Regardless of whether you're a first-time grower or an experienced Master Gardener, the modern varieties and well-researched gardening information found here will have you going from seed to harvest with confidence and know-how. Texas Fruit & Vegetable Gardening is part of the regional Fruit & Vegetable Gardening series from Cool Springs Press. Other books in the series include CaliforniaFruit & Vegetable Gardening, Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Gardening, Carolinas Fruit & Vegetable Gardening, and many others.
Florida Gardener’s Handbook
In this revised and updated 2nd edition of Florida Gardener's Handbook, gardeners in the Sunshine State are handed all the know-how they'll need to grow a lush, productive garden. The environmentally sound growing info for both edible and ornamental plants found here is your green thumb map to success. With profiles of more than 300 plants proven to thrive in Florida's unique climate, including shrubs, trees, perennials, annuals, vegetables, fruits, tropical plants, lawn grasses, and more, you'll be able to select the best plants to create a beautiful landscape or a high-yielding edible garden. Helpful charts highlight sun and shade requirements and offer clear and concise plant variety information. Month-by-month care and cultivation guides are offered for each plant group, guiding your journey--even if you're a first-time Florida gardener. Authors Tom MacCubbin and Georgia B. Tasker, along with pro gardeners Robert Bowden and Joe Lamp'l, address the many challenges of Florida gardening, including a changing climate and saltwater gardening information. The how-to methods for planting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, and much more are rich with information essential to Floridians. This comprehensive and extensive guide is the best resource for growing in the Sunshine State. Whether you live in Nassau County, the Florida Keys, or somewhere in between, the Florida Gardener's Handbook has you covered. Florida Gardener's Handbook is part of the Gardener's Handbook series from Cool Springs Press. Other books in the series include Midwest Gardener's Handbook, Carolinas Gardener's Handbook, Northwest Gardener's Handbook, and many others.
Flowers Coloring Book For Adults
����TaniTatiana's Flowers Coloring Book for Adults is the perfect way to the timeless world of coloring flowers and enjoy all the benefits of it.����With variety of beautiful flowers, including roses, daisies, tulips, orchids, sunflowers, and many more, you'll learn to identify all of these flowers while you relax and lose yourself in the world of flowers!����Let your imagination run wild and can color each flower design with realistic colors or use whichever colors you choose!����Why Our Activity Book Is Different Than Others: ⭐ Designed with love ⭐ Creative & beautiful flower illustrations ⭐ Over 130 pages to color ⭐ Wide variety of themes ⭐ Single-sided coloring pages to avoid bleed-through ⭐ Color the pages with a crayon, pen, marker, and/or crayon of your choice. Satisfaction Guaranteed! Adults will be driven to a stunning world for a complete session of relaxation..
Flowers Coloring Book
Let your creativity run wild! Explore beautifully drawn flowers and unleash your creativity and release your inner artist with this beautiful coloring book. This adult coloring book contains hand-drawn style designs featuring beautiful flowers. The over 50 designs are of various difficulty levels and the images are printed on the fronts of pages only, so you don't need to worry about bleed-through if you choose to use markers Features: Over 50 inspiring floral designs waiting to be filled with colorEach coloring page is printed on a separate page to avoid bleed throughSuitable for markers, gel pens, coloring pencils, fine liners, water colorsDesigns range from simple to more complex for every skill levelLarge 8.5 x 11" format Kws: adult coloring book flowers, coloring book flowers, coloring books for adults flowers, adult coloring books flowers and gardens, floral adult coloring books, adult flower coloring books, adult coloring flowers, adult coloring book of flowers, flower coloring books for adults, adult coloring books flowers, flower coloring book, floral coloring books for adults, coloring books flowers, flower adult coloring books, flowers coloring book
Deer-Resistant Native Plants for the Northeast
"For Northeastern gardeners--all of whom battle the serious problem that is deer browsing--this is definitely one for the library." --GardenRant The benefits of native plants are plentiful--less upkeep, more pollinators, and a better environment. In Deer-Resistant Native Plants for the Northeast, Ruth Rogers Clausen and Gregory D. Tepper provide a list of native plants that have one more benefit--they are proven to help prevent your garden from becoming a deer buffet. From annuals and perennials to grasses and shrubs, every suggested plant includes a deer-resistance rating, growing advice, companion species, and the beneficial wildlife the plant does attract. Let these beautiful natives help your landscape flourish! For gardeners in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, DC.
Pollinator Gardening for the South
This step-by-step guide will answer all of your questions about how to create beautiful gardens designed to welcome beneficial pollinators across the South. Combining up-to-date scientific information with artful design strategies, Danesha Seth Carley and Anne M. Spafford teach gardeners of all levels to plan, plant, and maintain successful pollinator gardens at home and in shared community sites. Everyday gardeners, along with farmers, scientists, and policy makers, share serious concerns about ongoing declines in bee and other pollinator populations, and here Spafford and Carley deliver great news: every thoughtfully designed garden, no matter how small, can play a huge role in providing the habitat, nourishment, and nesting places so needed by pollinators. This book explains all you need to be a pollinator champion.*Covers USDA hardiness zones 6, 7, 8, and 9, including twelve southern states*Explains what makes pollinators happy--bees, for sure, and many others, great and small*Brings science and art together in gardens of all types, including urban, food, container, community, school, and large-scale gardens*Provides step-by-step instructions for choosing locations, preparing soil and garden beds, selecting the best plants, considering seasonality in your garden design, managing your garden throughout the year, and much more*Richly illustrated with photographs, design plans, and handy charts and lists
Color-Rich Gardening for the South
In this gardening guide for the South, Roxann Ward shows how color provides one of the easiest and most impressive ways to shape a garden with intense eye appeal. The book is built around ten original design templates--"Ode to the Camellia," "A Spring Kitchen Garden to Delight the Senses," "A Carefree Border with Summer-Blooming Bulbs," to name a few. Each template provides detailed instructions for a trouble-free start while offering plenty of room to adapt designs in ways you might not have before imagined. With Ward's signature approach to plantings of annual flowers layered with bulbs, perennials, woody ornamentals, and fruiting shrubs, you will soon be combining beloved southern plants with new plant varieties to create lively, long-lasting color displays. *Provides 10 beautiful and flexible templates to get you started*Features gardens with uniquely southern looks that will thrive in USDA zones 6b-8b, including 15 southern states *Useful for both beginning and experienced gardeners, as well as for commercial landscapers*Highlights organic practices and solutions*Gives step-by-step instructions for choosing locations, preparing soil and garden beds, selecting the best plants, designing, landscaping, sustaining your garden through the seasons, and much more*Richly illustrated with photographs, plant lists, and other resources
The Classic Cattleyas
Distributed by University Press of Florida on behalf of Chadwick & Son Orchids, Inc. In 1818, William Cattley succeeded in flowering one of the first species of the genus that would bear his name. These first cattleyas are the classic cattleyas, whose form defined the essence of tropical orchids for generations to come. Indeed, the color of their flowers became known as "orchid." In this helpful and informative book, each classic Cattleya species is described in fascinating detail, and its role in breeding programs is elucidated. All that is required to appreciate and grow the large-flowered cattleyas successfully is included. Cultivation, humidity and watering, fertilizing, propagation, and diagnosing and treating problems are detailed, making this volume valuable for both veteran orchid enthusiasts and those who simply love these beautiful flowers.
Rose to the Occasion
Roses are the Queen of Flowers. They're beautiful, fragrant, and elegant - and roses require all the pampering of a real Queen, don't they?Actually, they don't! Rose gardening can be easy and pleasant. I've worked 25 years in horticulture and cared for over 300 roses in a public rose garden when I was municipal horticulturist. I found ways to keep rose gardening fussbudgetry to a minimum while growing vigorous roses that bloomed their heads off. Rose to the Occasion: An Easy-Growing Guide to Rose Gardening shares tricks and shortcuts that rosarians use, plus simple ways you can keep up with your to-do list in the rose garden. Gardeners of all skill levels will find this book helpful, whether they be beginning gardeners or old rosarians, whether they have a green thumb or a brown thumb. Rose to the Occasion includes old illustrations of roses in bloom, plus historical background on each flower, down-to-earth wisdom on how to plant, grow, and prune roses; the in and out of fertilizing roses to get the lushest foliage and best blooms; advice on choosing the right rose for your garden, as well as many easy-growing varieties -- the latest on organic pest control and fungicide use in the rose garden -- hardy, tough old roses that can take whatever Mother Nature throws at them -- and general garden maintenance help that you can use anywhere in the garden.If you love The Rose Bible by Rayford Clayton Reddell, or books by David Austin, or books like Right Rose, Right Place; or Everyday Roses: How to Grow Knock Out and Other Easy-Care Garden Roses; or The Organic Rose Garden, and if you like garden books leavened with humor -- then this book is for you.As city horticulturist with no staff taking care of about 20 gardens, plus a 300+ public rose garden, I was already running like crazy everywhere I went. I wanted roses that wouldn't wilt or croak or wrap themselves in blackspot every time I looked at them cross-eyed. I wanted tough roses, roses that took heat and drought and bug attacks and zombie apocalypses with aplomb and would still come out looking great and covered with scented blossoms. (And the blossoms HAD to be scented -there was no two ways about that.)I started reading rose books. I talked to Charles some more, which is always fun. Somewhere along the way, I got obsessed. I immersed myself in roses. I read about antique roses, which were making a comeback. Rose breeders, most notably David Austin, were crossing modern varieties with old varieties and to get roses that combined the best of the new and the old. Other breeders were creating roses that were tough and disease-resistant, such as the 'Knock-Out' landscape rose, which now you see everywhere.I planted some antique roses, and they looked great. I planted more. The rose garden was starting to look spiffy, even though I still had to take roses out every year due to the rose rosette virus. I even tucked in some annuals and perennials around the garden to doll up the place when the roses conked out in July and August.And so my obsession began.Roses are amazing plants. Many old roses have a long and storied history. Some species that were growing during the time of the Pyramids are still blooming today. And these roses are attractive and fragrant. History, fragrance, and beauty in one flower. What could be better?
Perennial Classics
A Garden is Never Finished - It Simply Evolves The problem with gardening (or, the very interesting thing about gardening) is that you are dealing with living beings. Obviously these living beings can't communicate in the way we think of communication, and they can't run away or swat the trowel out of your hand when you dig too close to their roots. Nevertheless, plants are living beings, which means they have certain whims and they definitely have ideas of their own, and they most assuredly will do their own thing. So bear this in mind when you plant what you expect is a perfect border and then the plants all sit there and make faces at you (metaphorically speaking, of course).A garden is never finished -it keeps evolving. The short-lived plants will die out and be replaced, some plants get divided or moved around; new plants and fashions will come and go, or you'll run across some new varieties that you have to try. At any rate, the garden always changes. Even if you make a lovely plan on paper, it's still a rough draft. The garden is the final copy.... though, in truth, you can never say that "the garden is the final copy" because the garden itself keeps evolving as well. Even if you never add anything else to the garden, the plants themselves will keep growing and blooming (or die), and some will reseed themselves with a vengeance. Of course the weeds will have their day whether you want them to or not. So even if you do nothing but maintain a garden, it will keep changing - will never be the same from one year to the next.And besides, perennials are always moveable. If you find they don't work in one location, then dig them up and move them to a new place. Divide some of them and share 'em with your grandma, or your gardening buddies.I just said "perennials are moveable," but as always, the rule has exceptions. Plants with long taproots, like gas plant (Dictamnus) and indigo (Baptisia) aren't very happy about being moved, and will mope when you transplant them. On the whole, however, perennials are fairly cool about being dug up and moved around. Plants are generally tougher than you think they are. And if they do croak, well, get one that's tougher.My motto as horticulturist was, "If it doesn't want to grow, well, then, it can just go away someplace and wilt." I didn't have time to baby my plants. They had to take care of themselves. You figure out pretty quickly what plants are tough and what plants are wimps. Fortunately, there are a ton of very good, easy-growing plants out there.
A Practical Treatise on the Culture of the Dahlia
This special re-print edition of the Joseph Paxton's book "A Practical Treatise on the Culture of the Dahlia" is a short guide to growing dahlias. Written in 1903, this booklet provides time proven methods on growing dahlias for their beauty in the garden or for cut flowers. Included are not only the basics of their needs, but insights into how new varieties are created, as well as how to propagate them. A fascinating and informative look at the dahlia that will benefit not only the beginning gardener, but also the expert dahlia enthusiast. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.
Floral Notebook
A beautiful floral design of 120 lined pages. Can be used for taking notes or as a journal.
Flower School
Create the flower arrangements of your dreams to keep at home, take to the office, or display on any special occasion using the simple tips and tricks and masterful techniques taught by Executive Director and professor Calvert Crary and the master florists at FlowerSchool New York. FlowerSchool New York is one of the world's premiere institutes for floral design and artistry, offering career development courses certified by the New York State Board of Education, and exclusive master class programs taught by celebrated master florists including Kiana Underwood, Remco Van Vliet, Lewis Miller, Emily Thompson, and Ingrid Carozzi. Now, for the first time, FlowerSchool Executive Director Calvert Crary is publishing a book that will make it possible for even the greenest at-home arrangers to create gorgeous, Instagram worthy bouquets. This hands-on, comprehensive guide provides readers with step-by-step instructions that cover all the most crucial aspects of flower arranging, including: How to buy the best flowers and how to get the best pricesSelecting your flowers based on texture, color, and seasonalityConditioning your flowers to ensure they last as long as possiblePairing your flowers with the right vaseCreating arrangements in a wide variety of styles that will work for any occasionIncluding advice from the school's well-respected master florists, and featuring beautiful color photographs of each unique arrangement, Flower School offers invaluable, insider tips and tricks that can only be gained through years of experience, providing readers with the fundamental tools and education they need to create homemade floral arrangements that are on par with any professional design.
A Curious Garden of Herbs
A Curious Garden of Herbs is a richly illustrated collection of herbal fact and lore that illuminates the "why" rather than the "how" of the historical kitchen garden. Rather than offering a how-to of gardening methods, Kay K. Moss and Suzanne S. Simmons trace herbs and their uses back to earlier times and places. A Curious Garden of Herbs is peppered with reflections and observations from manuscripts and published herbals that detail the historical uses and fascinating stories surrounding plants of documented interest in the early American South and mid-Atlantic. Practicality and necessity were the guiding theses for gardening in eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century rural and frontier settlements in the Southeast. There were plants for food, for seasoning, for medicine, for dye, for insect repellency, and for scent. While many of these plants were also decorative, utility dominated the rationale of backcountry gardeners. Unlike the experimental and exotic collections of Thomas Jefferson and other wealthy gentleman botanists, the gardens detailed in these pages are generally of the "middling sort"--of townspeople and farmers, of "housewives," merchants, and artisans. A Curious Garden of Herbs brings these everyday herbs to life with sixty historical illustrations. In addition to including the well-known varieties such as parsley, lavender, cucumber, and asparagus, this wonderfully illustrated catalog of more than a hundred plants also reveals new ways to enjoy violet, rose, and nasturtium. Moss and Simmons also encourage readers to invite lesser-known plants, such as wild purslane, mullein, and wood sorrel into their gardens and conversations.
Gardener's Year - Illustrated by Josef Capek
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Easy Ikebana
Cut, place and embellish. With the easy 3-step technique and design guidelines in Easy Ikebana, making an extraordinary flower arrangement is that simple! You don't need exotic flowers or expensive vases to create a stunning floral arrangement. Even a single flower from your garden or local market, combined with a simple container that matches its size and shape, will result in a uniquely beautiful addition to your space. Water, a pair of scissors, and maybe a few leaves, sprigs, or wildflowers are the only other items you'll need to complete your arrangement. With Easy Ikebana, even the most inexperienced beginner will: Become familiar with different types of seasonal flowers, what they require and how to handle themDevelop a sense of proportion to create a balanced arrangementLearn how to choose and use greenery in your arrangements, whether you're placing one flower or severalPick up tips for making cut flowers last longerDiscover ways to make a strong statement using very few componentsThese arrangements show how striking understatement can be--not to mention how affordable. The gentle lessons in this book will make flower-arranging a relaxing and satisfying activity season after season, and the stunning photos will inspire practitioners at all levels with the beauty and power of simplicity--the heart of ikebana.
Modern Ikebana
Since its origins in the sixth-century, ikebana has been as much a philosophy as an art, with its roots in Zen Buddism and a reverence for nature. Over hundreds of years it has developed a complex set of unwritten rules, that take a lifetime to master. But in recent years the distinctive look of ikebana - with its love of the asymmetric shapes to be found in nature and its willingness to embrace simple, natural materials - has found a new audience and opened the eyes of a generation of artists to a new way of working with flowers.This book showcases a selection of this new wave of floral artists, from Tokyo to New York. The authors Victoria Gaiger and Tom Loxley - the editors of the award-winning rakesprogress, the UK's leading independent magazine about the art of gardens, plants and flowers - have talked to the most exciting young florists working today about their art and inspiration. It includes an introduction to the history and evolution of Japanese floral art and an illustrated glossary of flowers and plants.Contents: Introduction, Modern Masters, Floral Contemporary, Punkebana, Floral Sculptors, Illustrated Glossary of Flowers and Plants, Bibliography.
Houseplants 101
(Paperback version has over 50 amazing black and white images, for colour images please choose the Hardback and Ebook versions that have them in glorious colour). This is your ultimate guide to growing big, beautiful, thriving houseplants, whether you're an expert gardener or self-described brown thumb.Houseplants bring life into the home, literally. They produce oxygen and refresh the air indoors, they liven up small spaces, and they make the perfect companions since they don't demand much more than a sunny window and some water. Of course, for those who have never grown houseplants before, the mere idea of bringing one inside conjures up all sorts of questions and concerns. Don't different plants need different amounts of light? How much water is too much? If I have kids or pets, which plants should I avoid? Relax! Growing plants is supposed to be a joy-filled activity, so before you let all your concerns come pouring out, consult Houseplants 101 Written with beginners and experienced gardeners alike in mind, this book covers everything, from picking the right plants for your space to making them fit right in with decorative pots and hanging baskets.Experience the emotional and psychological benefits of keeping houseplants, which have been shown to reduce feelings of depression and provide an outlet to those with anxiety. Your small corner of the world will grow a bit greener when you learn about the best indoor plants for all types of caretakers, why succulents are so popular, and how to make your plants not only happy and lush, but also stylish. In addition, you'll discover: Which houseplants are the hardest to kill (perfect for those who do not consider themselves to have green fingers yet!)How to ensure your plants get adequate lightWhy repotting is an important step in the growth cycle of a plantHigh-maintenance plants for the more adventurous indoor gardenersThe best plants for every type of home, from those that have an abundance of sunlight to the ones that are darker than a caveAnd much, much more! As a bonus, you'll even find a growing guide for edible plants that you can keep inside all year round! Everyone can grow plants, and that's what The Indoor Gardener will prove. If you're ready to pick up a spade and get your hand dirty, click "add to cart" and discover the wonderful world of houseplants!
Floret Farm's Discovering Dahlias
A stunning guide to growing, harvesting, and arranging gorgeous dahlia blooms from celebrated farmer-florist and New York Times bestselling author Erin Benzakein, founder of Floret Flower Farm. World-renowned flower farmer and floral designer Erin Benzakein reveals all the secrets to growing, cultivating, and arranging gorgeous dahlias. These coveted floral treasures come in a dazzling range of colors, sizes, and forms, with enough variety for virtually every garden space and personal preference, making them one of the most beloved flowers for arrangements. In these pages, readers will discover: Expert advice for planting, harvesting, and arranging garden-fresh dahlias A simple-to-follow overview of the dahlia classification system An A-Z guide with photos and descriptions of more than 350 varieties Step-by-step how-to's for designing show-stopping dahlia bouquets that elevate any occasion EXPERT AUTHOR: Erin Benzakein's gorgeous flowers are celebrated throughout the world. Her first book, Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden, won the American Horticultural Society Book Award. The follow-up Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers is a New York Times bestseller. LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS: Overflowing with hundreds of lush photographs and invaluable advice, Discovering Dahlias is an essential resource for gardeners and a must-have for flower lovers, avid and novice gardeners, floral designers, florists, small farmers, stylists, and designers. BEAUTIFUL GIFT BOOK: A beautiful present for Mother's Day and a thoughtful gift for nature lovers, flower enthusiasts, and gardeners, this colorful, flower-forward package pairs perfectly with a bouquet of flowers, seeds, or a vase. Perfect for: Fans of gardening, flower arranging, and decorating Birthday, Mother's Day, housewarming, or hostess gift Pair with other beautiful items from the Floret Farm collection, including Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden and Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers books, as well as Floret Farm's Garden Journal, 100 Postcards, Garden Dahlia Notes, and Sweet Pea Notes stationery and gifts Readers of Floriography: An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers, The Flower School, Square Foot Gardening, and Flower Color Guide
Popular Hardy Perennials - Their Cultivation in Beds, Borders, the Wild and Woodland Garden and by the Waterside
"Popular Hardy Perennials" is a vintage guide to gardening, focusing on planting and maintaining long-lasting and temperature-resistant plants and shrubs. It deals with a large range of different varieties, providing descriptions, instruction, and other notable information for each treated. Clearly written and full of invaluable tips, this volume will be of utility to anyone with a practical interest in gardening. Contents include: "Acaena Novae Zealandiae", "Achillea Aegyptica", "Achillea Millefolium", "Achillea Ptarmica", "Aconitum Autumnale", "Allium Moly", "Allium Neapolitanum", "Alyssum Sexatile", "Anchusa Italica", "Anchusa Italica", "Anchusa Sempervirens", "Andromeda Tetragona", "Anemone Alpina", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.
Easily-Grown Hardy Perennials - Being a Description, with Notes on Habit and Uses, and Directions for Culture and Propagation, of Scotland Perennial and some Biennial Outdoor Plants, Bulbs, and Tubers
"Easily-Grown Hardy Perennials " is a vintage guide to gardening, focusing on planting and maintaining long-lasting and temperature-resistant plants and shrubs. It deals with a large range of different varieties, providing descriptions, instruction, and other notable information for each treated. Clearly written and full of invaluable tips, this volume will be of utility to anyone with a practical interest in gardening. Contents include: "Acaena Novae Zealandiae", "Achillea Aegyptica", "Achillea Millefolium", "Achillea Ptarmica", "Aconitum Autumnale", "Allium Moly", "Allium Neapolitanum", "Alyssum Sexatile", "Anchusa Italica", "Anchusa Italica", "Anchusa Sempervirens", "Andromeda Tetragona", "Anemone Alpina", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.
The Ladies Flower-Garden of Ornamental Annuals
First published in 1849, "The Ladies Flower-Garden Of Ornamental Annuals" is a charming guide to a variety of plants that can be found in typical gardens. It offers detailed descriptions of each plant treated, as well as tips on planting propagating, maintaining, etc. This classic guide is highly rerecorded for green-fingered enthusiasts and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage gardening literature. Contents include: "The Flos Adonis", "The Larkspur", "Love in a Mist", "The Garidella", "The Platystemon", "The Poppy", "The Prickly Poppy", "The Horned Poppy", "The Purple Horned Poppy", "The Platystigma", "The Eachscholtzis, or California Poppy", "The Minnemania", "Fumarieae", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.
The Practice of Horticulture - Containing Information on Garden Types, Soil, Planning, Planting and Many Other Aspects of Horticulture
"The Practice of Horticulture" is a vintage book on gardening and related subjects, including different types of garden, planning, soil, equipment, planting, and much more. This detailed handbook contains everything a gardener needs to know, making it a must-have for green-fingered enthusiasts and collectors of vintage gardening literature. Contents include: "The Garden of Eden", "The Gardens of Hesperides", "The Gardens of Alcinous and Laertes", "The Gardens of Cyrus", "Gardens of the East Generally", "Grecian Gardens", "Vegetable Gardens", "Roman Gardens", "Preliminary Observations", "Nonesuch", "Progress of Gardening in England", "The Royal Gardens at Windsor", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.
The Southeast Native Plant Primer
Bring your garden to life--and life to your garden Do you want a garden that makes a real difference? Choose plants native to our Southeast region. The rewards will benefit you, your yard, and the environment--from reducing maintenance tasks to attracting earth-friendly pollinators such as native birds, butterflies, and bees. Native plant experts Larry Mellichamp and Paula Gross make adding these superstar plants easier than ever before, with proven advice that every home gardener can follow. This incomparable sourcebook includes 225 recommended native ferns, grasses, wildflowers, perennials, vines, shrubs, and trees. It's everything you need to know to create a beautiful and beneficial garden. This must-have handbook is for gardeners in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Instructions In Gardening For Ladies
First published in 1840, this vintage book contains a classic guide to gardening, originally designed especially for women. This easy-to-digest guide is full of simple instructions and expert tips that will be of considerable utility to novice gardeners and those looking to get into this wonderful pastime. Contents include: "Introduction", "Stirring the Soil". "Manuring the Soil, and Making Hotbeds", "Sowing Seeds", "Planting Bulbs and Tubers", "Transplanting and Watering", "Modes of Propagation by Division", "Taking off Suckers", "Making Layers and Cuttings", "Budding", "Grafting", "Inarching", "Pruning", "Training", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.
The Bulb Garden - Or How to Cultivate Bulbous and Tuberous-Rooted Flowering Plants to Perfection - A Manual Adapted for Both the Professional and Amat
"The Bulb Garden" is a classic guide to gardening focusing on cultivating various plants and flowers from bulbs. Containing simple, step-by-step instructions and expert tips, this profusely-illustrated handbook is ideal for green-fingered novices and those with little experience with bulbous plants. Contents include: "Plans for Laying Out Bulb Gardens", "The Tulip", "Situation of the Bed", "Planting", "Subsequent Treatment", "Shading the Flowers", "How to Produce Fine Flowers", "Taking the Tulips Up", "Raising New Varieties", "Sowing the Seed", "The Ranunculus", "Situation of the Bed", "The Soil, and Preparation of the Bed", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.
