Garden Flora

Author : Noel Kingsbury
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781604697735

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Garden Flora by Noel Kingsbury Pdf

“A beautifully illustrated reference book covers the origins, ecology and history of popular garden plants.” —Shelf Awareness The oldest rose fossil was found in Colorado and dates to 35 million years ago. Marigolds, infamous for their ability to self-seed, are named for an Etruscan god who sprang from a ploughed field. And daffodils—an icon of spring—were introduced to Britain by the Romans more than 2,000 years ago. Every garden plant has an origination story, and Garden Flora, by noted garden designer Noel Kingsbury, shares them in a beautifully compelling way. This lushly illustrated survey of 133 of the most commonly grown plants explains where each plant came from and the journey it took into home gardens. Kingsbury tells intriguing tales of the most important plant hunters, breeders, and gardeners throughout history, and explores the unexpected ways plants have been used. Richly illustrated with an eclectic mix of new and historical photos, botanical art, and vintage seed packets and catalogs, Garden Flora is a must-have reference for every gardener and plant lover.

Author : Stuart Max Walters
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Botany
ISBN : 0521361710

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The European Garden Flora by Stuart Max Walters Pdf

This is the third volume in a series of six and contains accounts of the first 48 families of dicotyledons, including many well known trees. The series is a manual for the accurate identification of cultivated ornamental plants throughout the world, concentrating specifically on Europe.

Author : Stuart Max Walters,James Cullen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0521248590

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European Garden Flora by Stuart Max Walters,James Cullen Pdf

The European Garden Flora is the definitive manual for the accurate identification of cultivated ornamental plants. It is designed to meet the highest scientific standards but the vocabulary is kept as uncomplicated as possible so that it is fully accessible to the informed gardener and landscape architect as well as to the professional botanists. Although based upon Europe the series will be an extremely useful reference on plants in cultivation throughout the world. Families, genera and species are described, keys are provided and guidance is given on the cultivation of each genus. Volume I is the first in a series of six; it contains accounts of the ferns and their allies, the conifers and 16 families of monocotyledons, including the Liliaceae, Amaryllidaceae and Iridaceae, to which most of the popular bulbous garden plants belong.

Author : Noel Kingsbury
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781604697735

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Garden Flora by Noel Kingsbury Pdf

Garden Flora surveys 133 of the most popular garden plants organized alphabetically by common name. In this fascinating and revealing book, Noel Kingsbury delves into the family histories of our most beloved flora—and discovers unexpected treasure.

Author : James Cullen,Sabina G. Knees,H. Suzanne Cubey,J. M. H. Shaw
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 641 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011-08-11
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780521761550

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The European Garden Flora Flowering Plants by James Cullen,Sabina G. Knees,H. Suzanne Cubey,J. M. H. Shaw Pdf

The European Garden Flora is the definitive manual for the accurate identification of cultivated ornamental flowering plants. Designed to meet the highest scientific standards, the vocabulary has nevertheless been kept as uncomplicated as possible so that the work is fully accessible to the informed gardener as well as to the professional botanist. This new edition has been thoroughly reorganised and revised, bringing it into line with modern taxonomic knowledge. Although European in name, the Flora covers plants cultivated in most areas of the United States and Canada as well as in non-tropical parts of Asia and Australasia. Volume 3 contains accounts of 47 families, including those formerly included in the Leguminosae (Mimosaceae, Caesalpiniaceae, Fabaceae) as well as the large and important Rosaceae. Also included are those families formerly covered by the name Saxifragaceae (Saxifragaceae in the strict sense, Penthoraceae, Grossulariaceae, Parnassiaceae, Hydrangeaceae and Escalloniaceae).

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-23
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9780744046311

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Flora by DK Pdf

Let the experts at the Royal Botanic Gardens guide you around the beautiful and mysterious world that is the plant kingdom. From regulating the air we breathe to providing food, clothes, fuels, and medicines - plants are fundamental to our lives. Discover an extraordinary diversity of species, which includes a grass that grows a meter a day, roots that breathe air, and "queen of the night" cactuses whose rare blooms vanish before dawn. In a combination of art and science, Flora celebrates plants from majestic trees to microscopic algae, explaining how they germinate, grow, and reproduce. It presents species that have evolved to accommodate pollinating insects such as the foxglove, and plants that have adapted to flourish in even the most hostile of habitats. Pierre-Joseph Redoute in the 18th-century was described as the "Raphael of flowers". Flora showcases his botanical paintings as well as those of Georg Ehret and others in this gorgeous visual celebration of plants through the ages. Whether you are a keen gardener, naturalist, or botany student, this beautiful book is a treat that will entice, inform, and amaze.

Author : Guy Barter
Publisher : Aurum Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-05
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 178131604X

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Flora by Guy Barter Pdf

From the best flowers to plant to encourage the industrious honeybee, to the right soils for your plants, from the easiest-to-grow varieties of courgette, to planning out your garden, RHS expert Guy Barter has curated a selection of graphics to instruct and inspire the green-fingered enthusiast. Packed with colourful graphics illustrating the how to’s, facts and trivia of gardening, this gorgeous book is the perfect gift for those who want to keep their garden green and healthy or looking to start their first garden. Packed with expert advice and over 100 original and unique illustrations, this beautiful visual reference book illuminates some of the trickier aspects of gardening as well as providing an introduction to the basics. â??Divided into the main themes of Planning, Planting, Choosing, Vegetables & Herbs, Fruit & Vines, and Practicalities; no matter where you are in your gardening abilities, Flora will ensure that you have all the know-how to start your garden and how to keep it green and healthy.

Author : James Cullen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2001-07-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0521651832

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Handbook of North European Garden Plants by James Cullen Pdf

This book provides a means for the accurate identification of over 190 families and 2220 genera of flowering plants cultivated out-of-doors in gardens in north-west Europe and in other geographical regions with a similar climate, including parts of North America. The text is an abridged version of The European Garden Flora, published in six volumes, and consitutes a handy single volume digest that considers families and genera, but not species. A key to all the families is provided and for each of the families, a key to the genera within it. Scientifically rigorous descriptions of families and genera follow, including information on the number of constituent genera or species, and details of geographical distribution. Illustrations of genera from most of the major families are included to aid accurate identification.

Author : Bijan Dehgan
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 717 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2023-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031115615

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Garden Plants Taxonomy by Bijan Dehgan Pdf

Horticulture has remained far behind in understanding of botanical principles. Recent phylogenetic (DNA-based) reorganization of higher plants has revolutionized taxonomic treatments of all biological entities, even when morphology does not completely agree with their organization. This book is an example of applying principals of botanical phylogenetic taxonomy to assemble genera, species, and cultivars of 200 vascular plant families of ferns, gymnosperms, and angiosperms that are cultivated for enhancement of human living space; homes, gardens, and parks. The emphases are on cultivated species but examples of some plants are often shown in the wild and in landscapes. In providing descriptions, it is assumed that students and other interested individuals have no background in general botany (plant characteristics), or nomenclature. Fundamental features of all plant groups discussed are fully illustrated by original watercolor drawings or photographs. Discussion of the families is grounded on recent botanical phylogenetic treatments, which is based on common ancestry (monophyly). Of course, phylogenetic taxonomy is not a new concept, and was originally based on morphological characteristics; it is the DNA-based phylogeny that has revolutionized modern biological classifications. In practical terms, this book represents the horticultural treatment that corresponds to phylogenetic-based botanical taxonomy, to which is added cultigens and cultivated genera and species. Hence, the harmony between horticultural and botanical taxonomy. This book covers phylogenetic-based taxonomy of Ferns, Gymnosperms, and Angiosperms (Monocots). A companion volume covers Angiosperms (Eudicots).

Author : Disney Book Group
Publisher : Disney Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2009-12-29
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 142311843X

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Fairy Flora by Disney Book Group Pdf

Hello! I’m Iris, and this is my gardening journal. There’s no fairy in Pixie Hollow who knows more about growing plants than I do. Why, I’m a garden expert! And I have a lot of good advice to share with you and the other garden fairies. Pixie Hollow’s garden talent fairies take readers into their magical world in this interactive picture book. Let Iris guide you through Lily’s garden, the Home Tree, and Rosetta’s beautiful blooms, while she teaches you all about the garden talents. Learn what kinds of flowers grow in Rosetta’s garden, what Lily’s most troublesome plant is, and how the cure-all remedy for hay fever is made! And by planting the three special seed papers tucked inside envelopes on the pages of this charming book, readers can bring the magic of the Disney Fairies into their own gardens!

Author : H. F. Glen
Publisher : Jacana Media
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1919931171

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Cultivated Plants of Southern Africa by H. F. Glen Pdf

A listing of almost 9000 kinds of plants known to be cultivated in Southern Africa, or to have been tried here. The information is derived from a database containing details mainly of specimens archived in the National Herbarium, Pretoria.

Author : George Staples,Derral R. Herbst
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 956 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Botany
ISBN : UOM:39015061196237

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A Tropical Garden Flora by George Staples,Derral R. Herbst Pdf

Author : Noel Kingsbury
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781604697735

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Garden Flora by Noel Kingsbury Pdf

“A beautifully illustrated reference book covers the origins, ecology and history of popular garden plants.” —Shelf Awareness The oldest rose fossil was found in Colorado and dates to 35 million years ago. Marigolds, infamous for their ability to self-seed, are named for an Etruscan god who sprang from a ploughed field. And daffodils—an icon of spring—were introduced to Britain by the Romans more than 2,000 years ago. Every garden plant has an origination story, and Garden Flora, by noted garden designer Noel Kingsbury, shares them in a beautifully compelling way. This lushly illustrated survey of 133 of the most commonly grown plants explains where each plant came from and the journey it took into home gardens. Kingsbury tells intriguing tales of the most important plant hunters, breeders, and gardeners throughout history, and explores the unexpected ways plants have been used. Richly illustrated with an eclectic mix of new and historical photos, botanical art, and vintage seed packets and catalogs, Garden Flora is a must-have reference for every gardener and plant lover.

Author : Carolyn Summers,Kate Brittenham
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2024-02-16
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781978833654

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Designing Gardens with Flora of the American East, Revised and Expanded by Carolyn Summers,Kate Brittenham Pdf

As recent years have seen alarming declines of insect and bird populations in many states, more gardeners have discovered the importance of including native plants in order to nurture these pollinators and sustain local ecosystems. But when so many popular landscaping designs involve exotic cultivars and invasive plant species, how can you create a garden that is both aesthetically pleasing and ecologically responsible? In this fully revised second edition of the classic guide Designing Gardens with Flora of the American East, gardening expert Carolyn Summers draws on the most recent research on sustainable landscaping. She is joined in this edition by her daughter, landscape designer Kate Brittenham, offering an intergenerational dialogue about the importance of using indigenous plants that preserve insect and bird habitats. The practical information they provide is equally useful for home gardeners and professionals, including detailed descriptions of keystone trees, shrubs, perennials, vines, and grasses that are native to the eastern United States. Accompanied by entirely new illustrations and updated plant lists, they offer chic yet eco-friendly landscape designs fully customized for different settings, from suburban yards to corporate office parks. The states covered in this book are CT, DE, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, TN, VA, VT, WI, and WV, as well as southern Quebec and Ontario.

Author : Alan Bergo
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-24
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781603589482

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The Forager Chef's Book of Flora by Alan Bergo Pdf

“In this remarkable new cookbook, Bergo provides stories, photographs and inventive recipes.”—Star Tribune As Seen on NBC's The Today Show! "With a passion for bringing a taste of the wild to the table, [Bergo’s] inspiration for experimentation shows in his inventive dishes created around ingredients found in his own backyard."—Tastemade From root to flower—and featuring 180 recipes and over 230 of the author’s own beautiful photographs—explore the edible plants we find all around us with the Forager Chef Alan Bergo as he breaks new culinary ground! In The Forager Chef’s Book of Flora you’ll find the exotic to the familiar—from Ramp Leaf Dumplings to Spruce Tip Panna Cotta to Crisp Fiddlehead Pickles—with Chef Bergo’s unique blend of easy-to-follow instruction and out-of-this-world inspiration. Over the past fifteen years, Minnesota chef Alan Bergo has become one of America’s most exciting and resourceful culinary voices, with millions seeking his guidance through his wildly popular website and video tutorials. Bergo’s inventive culinary style is defined by his encyclopedic curiosity, and his abiding, root-to-flower passion for both wild and cultivated plants. Instead of waiting for fall squash to ripen, Bergo eagerly harvests their early shoots, flowers, and young greens—taking a holistic approach to cooking with all parts of the plant, and discovering extraordinary new flavors and textures along the way. The Forager Chef’s Book of Flora demonstrates how understanding the different properties and growing phases of roots, stems, leaves, and seeds can inform your preparation of something like the head of an immature sunflower—as well as the lesser-used parts of common vegetables, like broccoli or eggplant. As a society, we’ve forgotten this type of old-school knowledge, including many brilliant culinary techniques that were borne of thrift and necessity. For our own sake, and that of our planet, it’s time we remembered. And in the process, we can unlock new flavors from the abundant landscape around us. “[An] excellent debut. . . . Advocating that plants are edible in their entirety is one thing, but this [book] delivers the delectable means to prove it."—Publishers Weekly "Alan Bergo was foraging in the Midwest way before it was trendy."—Outside Magazine